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 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Essential Leg Strengthening Exercises for Seniors
Essential Leg Strengthening Exercises for Seniors

Why is strength training so important for the elderly population? How can you, as a fitness pro, help them? If seniors are a part of your clientele, now or will be in the future, this article is for you!

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Competitions: Powerlifting vs Weightlifting vs Bodybuilding

Do you have clients who have been thinking about participating in some form of competitive lifting but are not quite sure where to start? Here's what you need to know.

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Do you know how to adapt training programs for clients with hypertension? High blood pressure can be dangerous. While exercise is a great way to manage it, there are risks too. Learn more about hypertension, how exercise helps, and how to train these clients safely.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Is the Relationship Between Poor Nutrition and Disease?

Most people understand the connection between poor nutrition and weight. Unhealthy eating can also increase your risk of disease. What's the relationship between diet and poor health? And more importantly, how can you help clients improve their health?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Upper Body Workout: The Best Exercises for Your Lats

Are your clients chasing the "V" shape? We have your back! Pun intended! But strong lats do more than just provide an aesthetic appeal. Here's what you need to know to build a better workout focused on strengthening your lats.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Improve Grip Strength (and Live Longer as a Result)

It's well known that a healthy diet and exercise can help you live longer. Did you know that poor grip strength has also been linked to increased mortality? Here are a few exercises that can help improve your grip, and maybe even lengthen your life.

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Mobility and flexibility are essential to your client's health, athletic performance, and quality of life. Do you know how they differ and how to help your clients improve them? Here's what you need to know, plus a few ways to help your clients improve both.

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The dumbbell row is great for building upper body strength. It's also a good exercise to include in a full-body workout. Here's everything you need to know about dumbbell rows as a personal trainer.

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What You—And Your Clients—Need to Know About Body Neutrality

Body neutrality is about listening to your body and avoiding judgment and emotion. The focus is more on what your body can do rather just how it looks. But can it help clients hit their fitness goals? Here's what you need to know.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Perform Virtual Fitness Assessments

If you've settled in your online personal training business but are still trying to perfect your virtual assessments, check out this article. We highlight some important tips to help you!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainer's Guide: Exercising After a Herniated Disc

Do you think a client with a herniated disc has to stop working out? Think again. Here's what you need to know as a personal trainer or corrective exercise specialist to help your client strengthen their back.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Training Tips: Strength and Conditioning for Soccer

Do you play soccer or work with soccer athletes? Structured weight training programs for soccer help maximize each player's performance. Learn how to train soccer players off the field to get them better on the field.