ISSA Blog Articles
At ISSA there are as many reasons why people become personal trainers. What's your Why? When Sandy was growing up, she saw the benefits of gaining the upper hand on the disease through fitness with her father and always wanted to become a Personal Trainer to work with Parkinson’s patients.
I understand what a positive impact fitness can have on peoples’ lives. If we’re not creating an environment where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, we are alienating people from something that can have a positive impact on their lives.
Weighted vest workouts are an increasingly common sight at the gym, but are they right for you? Before you purchase a costly weight vest, here’s what you need to know.
Is your Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam coming up? Reviewing the course materials can help you prepare. But another learning tool to consider is crossword puzzles. Here’s why.
Rose Biscardi became an ISSA-certified trainer 10 years ago, with a concentration in helping people 55 and older stay active and fit. “Nobody can believe that I’m going to be 84 in September,” Biscardi said. “They say they want to do what I do.”
Don’t have time to get to the gym? You can still achieve your health and fitness goals without equipment. Bodyweight training is one effective way to increase muscle and strength, all at home. Try this 20-minute bodyweight workout!
Not sure what to get Dad for Father’s Day this year? How about the gift of health, fitness, and no more Dad Bod? The gift of a personal trainer is a great idea and so thoughtful that your dad will truly be surprised. It’s not a gift to be chosen lightly...
Do you know how to cue corrective exercises for your clients? Do you know what it means to cue an exercise? Cueing is all about guiding your client through good form, correcting bad form and correcting movement compensations...
As trainers we love those serious clients who really want to dig deep and take their training to another level. Find out how to better help these athletes train to muscle type and hit their power, strength, and speed goals.
While intermittent fasting can be a great option for men, it is often not as great an option for women. Let’s explore.
Let’s face it. Carbohydrates have a bad name, especially when it comes to weight loss. But this macronutrient can actually help you build more muscle. This article explains how, as well as providing a few tips for using carbs for maximum muscle growth.
When designing a hypertrophy program, the goal is to increase muscle mass as quickly as possible. The science behind hypertrophy training evolves over the years. So, how do we train for muscle growth most efficiently? Hint: it's more than once per week.