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Setting Fitness Goals
Setting Fitness Goals is Essential to Long-Term Success

Do your clients have goals? Are they specific and measurable? Do they work toward those goals in every session? If the answers are no, you aren't doing your best work as a trainer. Check out the latest ISSA blog to find out why setting fitness goals is so important and how to do it right, for you...

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How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilates Instructor?

You want to become a Pilates instructor. How long does this type of training take? Learn the answer, as well as what Pilates teacher training looks like.

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First Day as a Personal Trainer: How to Prepare and Succeed

Before you become a certified personal trainer, you might wonder what a day in the life looks like. Here’s a peek into the personal training world.

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Are Perfect Glutes in Your DNA or Your Workout Routine?

Everyone wants great glutes, but not everyone is destined to have what many consider to be "perfect" glutes. Personal genetics have a lot to do with body shape, size, and composition. While you can't totally overcome genetics, targeted strength training will make positive changes.

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Can You Do Personal Training Without Certification?

Thinking about becoming a personal trainer? Let us break it down for you and explain why certification is essential in this industry.

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How to Use Infrared Sauna for Muscle Recovery Enhancement

Giving muscles adequate time to recover increases their growth while decreasing injury risk. An infrared sauna can help improve muscle recovery. Here's why, and how to use it.

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Healthy Habit Tracking: The Key To Fitness Success

Whether it’s reading more, eating healthier, walking daily, or getting to bed earlier, ensuring ongoing success requires changing our behavior. And let’s be honest, this is easier said than done.

ISSA | Stephen Sheehan: Living with a Purpose
Stephen Sheehan: Living with a Purpose

“You can be the guy at the gym who wears headphones, works out, then walks out the door, or you can be the guy creating a community. I’m the second guy,” said Stephen Sheehan.

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Fitness Tips for the Holidays

Don't let the holidays drag you down. Check out our fitness tips for the holidays to make this your healthiest year yet.

ISSA | Benefits of Becoming an Exercise Recovery Specialist
Benefits of Becoming an Exercise Recovery Specialist

As a personal trainer, you understand the importance of helping your clients achieve their fitness goals. But have you ever considered specializing in exercise recovery?

ISSA | How to Identify Your Ideal Health Coaching Client as a New Coach
How to Identify Your Ideal Health Coaching Client as a New Coach

Landing your first clients can be the biggest challenge as a health coach. Start by outlining your ideal client, so you know who you’re looking for and where to look. Check out these tips.

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How to Use Motivational Interviewing for Personal Training

If you want to help your clients achieve long-term change, motivational interviewing is a must. What is motivational interviewing and how do you do it? This article explains.

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