ISSA Blog Articles

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...

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!

A proper cool down is key to maximizing your workout. Yoga can help you stretch your body and balance your state of mind. Enhance your cool down routine with these effective yoga poses.

Tokenism is a misguided attempt at diversity. It's what happens when we make quick-fix attempts instead of taking the time to slow down and ask some difficult questions. How can you avoid it and be more genuine in your efforts? Try these three actionable steps.

As a fitness professional, you know that protein is essential to muscle building and recovery. Were you aware that carbs can also make you less sore after a grueling workout? Here's why.

Keeping in touch with current and potential clients can take a lot of time out of your already busy day. How can you grow your personal training business with minimal effort on your part? By automating your emails. Here's how.

Think you have to work in a gym to become a personal trainer? Explore one of the many niche careers of the fitness industry with in-home personal training!