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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Combine Health Coaching and Personal Training
How to Combine Health Coaching and Personal Training

Adding another offering to your training or coaching services can be tricky but worth it. People are increasingly interested in an integrative approach to fitness and health. Here’s how to combine personal training and health coaching to serve your clients better.

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Knee pain can make your runs feel longer than they are. In some cases, it may stop you from running altogether. Preventing this pain is key to preventing both circumstances. Modifying your running technique can help, as can corrective exercises.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 3 Lesser-Known Folic Acid Benefits: Why Everyone Needs It

Folic acid is known for helping to prevent birth defects. Yet, everyone benefits from getting enough of this B vitamin. Here are three reasons to meet the recommended folic acid intake—even if you aren’t pregnant.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Do Side Lunges—Work Your Quads, Hamstrings, & Glutes

The side lunge is a great compound movement and variation on the traditional lunge. It hits the inner and outer thighs and glutes while also increasing mobility and flexibility. Don’t ignore this often overlooked exercise. Add it to your leg day and your client’s.

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A client comes to you and says that they have knee pain or weak knees. They want to know if yoga will help. Here’s what you need to know before giving them your answer.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat, The Right Way to Burn Fat, Not Muscle, Nutrition

Knowing how to match workouts to proper fueling for maximum weight loss and muscle gain isn't intuitive. Your clients likely have no idea how to do it. It's up to you as a trainer to guide them through the healthy, productive, but slow and steady approach to losing weight and getting stronger.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Everything You Need to Know About B-Complex Vitamins

Do you know your B vitamins? If you work with clients on nutrition and diet, you should. Even if you only work on fitness, clients often ask questions and advice. Be prepared to educate them about the B-complex vitamins.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Upright Row: Muscles Worked, Benefits, Proper Form & More

Is the upright row included in your current workout routines? If not, your clients may be missing out. Learn the muscles worked, benefits, proper form, and more. We also share who shouldn’t do an upright row, which is critical for personal trainers to know.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Suspension Training: 7 Essential Leg Exercises

Are you looking for portable exercise workouts? Something that doesn’t take up a lot of space? Try implementing suspension trainer workouts into your exercise routine. Check out this suspension-trainer-only leg workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, High Reps vs Low Reps for Muscle Growth: What Works Best?

What rep range is most ideal for increasing your muscle mass? Find out what some of the science says!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost? Factors to Consider

Learn what you can expect to pay a personal trainer, the factors that impact their pricing, plus a few pricing structures common in personal training. And if you’re a trainer, here’s what to consider as you set your prices.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Is a Life Coach: Goals, Skills, and Certification

If you like to help others overcome obstacles and achieve goals, one career option to consider is lifestyle coaching. But what is a life coach and what do they do? In this article, we answer both of these questions, and more!