ISSA Blog Articles

As an online trainer, clients rely on you to tell them what equipment they need to complete your workout program. Developing a complete list requires asking yourself a few very specific questions. It also involves knowing how to best respond if they have a strict budget.

To become certified as a personal trainer, you must take an exam. One strategy for ensuring you know the information necessary to earn a passing score is to use flashcards. How do you make the most of this study approach?

Do you have a business plan for your personal training business? No? We get it. But every personal trainer should have a written business plan. Here's why, as well as a few tips as to how to create one.

Activism work requires a lot more than just posting a black square on social media in solidarity supporting Black life. Real change takes real, long-term work. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your allyship is not performative in nature.

The ISSA offers a unique course on DNA Fitness Coaching that allows personal trainers and health coaches to establish a client’s predisposal to health factors like their physiological response to training and cardio, how their body utilizes...

In this episode of ISSA Talk, Erin and Jenny discuss the science behind quality glute training.

Virtual training is bigger than ever, and to keep up you'll need to learn how to shoot great videos. Start with the right camera. We'll break it down for you and help you pick the right video camera for your budget and your needs.

You've started offering personal training online. How do you know if what you're doing is working? Measuring these stats is a good place to begin.

Increasing the ratio of protein to fats and carbs in your diet can be an effective way to boost weight loss. If you have clients with weight goals, help them figure out how many grams of protein to eat per day and the best, healthiest food sources.

Do your clients have questions about exercising with a face mask? They're not alone. We explore what the experts have shared about exercise and face masks so far.

Help your training business thrive! The new SmartFitness app makes it easier than ever to manage clients, create workouts, track training cycles and progress, and get client feedback in a streamlined platform.

The SmartFitness app has finally arrived! Never before have trainers been able to manage clients, create workouts, track training cycles and progress, and get client feedback in such a streamlined platform. Check it out!