ISSA Blog Articles

Bad habits are hard to break, especially with diet, weight loss, and exercise. If you’re exercising, eating right, and cutting out sugar but not losing pounds, you may need to reassess your habits. These are 7 major culprits and how to change them.

Some health and wellness roles naturally complement each other. Health coaching and personal training is a good example. Here are a few solid reasons why you should consider adding health coaching to your personal training services.

Most people have heard of life coaches and fitness coaches. But there is another option called wellness coaching. Here’s what it is, how it helps, and how to become one if this sounds like a good career for you.

You want to help clients make positive, lasting changes. Two ways to do this are intrinsic coaching and motivational interviewing. Learn the differences, as well as how to use both together for effective behavioral change.

Did you know that in less than ten minutes per day your older clients could significantly improve their training and results? The hard truth is that as we age our brain volume declines, particularly in the areas that guide motor functions...

Do you want to understand better what a health coach can and can’t do? Here’s a simple guide to help you understand their scope of practice.

Adding another offering to your training or coaching services can be tricky but worth it. People are increasingly interested in an integrative approach to fitness and health. Here’s how to combine personal training and health coaching to serve your clients better.

If you like to help others overcome obstacles and achieve goals, one career option to consider is lifestyle coaching. But what is a life coach and what do they do? In this article, we answer both of these questions, and more!

Personal trainers can earn a variety of additional certifications. One option is to become a certified health coach. Is health coach certification right for you? Understanding its potential benefits can help you answer this important question.

People with diabetes benefit from eating snacks. But what snacks help stabilize blood sugar versus causing it to spike? Here are 13 options to suggest to your clients as they are both healthy and satisfying to the taste buds.

Quitting smoking by going “cold turkey” doesn’t usually work. Instead, you’ll likely get better results by replacing your smoking habit with one that is healthier. Here are 5 healthy habits health coaches use to help clients kick smoking once and for all.

Stress can push you to do great things, but it can also leave you feeling drained, hopeless, and overwhelmed. If stress is ruling your life, it’s time to make some changes. Quick fixes are great, but try these regular healthy habits to reduce your overall stress, day after day.