ISSA Blog Articles
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.
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...
While intermittent fasting can be a great option for men, it is often not as great an option for women. Let’s explore.
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!
Need a workout focusing on your chest and upper body but can’t make it to the gym? We’ve got you covered! Try this upper body bodyweight workout during your next session!
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...
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.
With aging comes more medical concerns, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, dementia and a whole host of others. One of the lesser-known threats to aging populations is Sarcopenia and we’re going to talk about what it is, how it develops in...
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.
Typically, increasing gym revenue involves bringing in more clients. But it doesn’t have to. Here are five ways to boost your fitness business without growing your client list.
The battle of oat milk vs almond milk is a close one. How do you choose as long as you don’t have an allergy to either one? Here’s a rundown of the calories, nutrients, taste, texture, best uses, and more for each of these milk alternatives so you can make an informed decision.
Ready for a new challenge? If you have access to a vibration plate, you’ve got to try these exercises.