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 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Eating for Arthritis—How to Curb Joint Pain with Diet
Eating for Arthritis - How to Curb Joint Pain with Diet

Arthritis is painful, and for some people, debilitating. If you have clients struggling with joint pain, encourage them to learn more about how diet affects inflammation and arthritis symptoms. There are good foods and bad foods when it comes to arthritis.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Post-Concussion Exercise—How to Program for Recovery

Exercise post-concussion is important, but it needs to be done with caution. Follow these recommendations on how to program for recovery and how to work with your client's medical team to help your client safely resume physical activity.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Is the Difference Between Health and Wellness

Many people use the terms health and wellness interchangeably. While they are definitely connected, they are also very different. Understanding these differences is important whether you are an athlete or a trainer and coach.

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Diet and exercise are critical for maintaining a healthy weight. Genetic testing can also assist with this process. It also increases a client's chances of long-term success. Here's how.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Hill Workouts for Speed, Strength, and Endurance

Getting bored with workouts at the gym? Take your workouts outside! Check out these hill workouts for ways to improve speed, strength, and endurance.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Build a Home Gym with this Budget Friendly Fitness Equipment

Building a gym right in your own home can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive. You can get a great workout and meet your fitness and weight goals with these budget friendly pieces perfect for a home gym.

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Top Habits of Stress-Resilient People (That You'll Want Too)

We all face stressful situations in life. Yet, some people are able to better manage their stress than others. That's because they've developed habits such as these.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, When to Change Your Workout Routine

Has your client stopped seeing results? Learn how to determine when it's time to mix up the training routine and simple ways to do it!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Lost Your Motivation to Exercise Post-COVID? 10 Helpful Tips

COVID lockdowns stopped many people from hitting the gym. As fitness centers are reopening, are you finding it difficult to motivate yourself? These 10 tips can help you get back into the exercise habit, taking you one step closer to your fitness goals.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Yoga, Where to Work as a Yoga Instructor: 5 Rewarding Options

The nice thing about yoga is you can do it anywhere. All you need is a quiet space and yoga mat and you are ready to go. This offers many options if your goal is to become an instructor. But what are some of the most rewarding places to work as a yoga teacher? Here are five to consider.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Choose Good Fats for Building Muscle

How can it be that you need fat in the diet to build muscle? Shouldn't you just focus on carbs for fuel and proteins for growth? The answer is no. Don't settle for just any fat, though. Choose these healthy fats for optimal muscle building.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 7 Noteworthy Benefits of Becoming a Yoga Instructor

Thinking about becoming a yoga instructor, but not sure if it's the right move for you? We understand. But teaching yoga offers many amazing benefits. Here are seven of the most noteworthy to help you decide.