ISSA Blog Articles

ISSA is proud to offer a Personal Training Certification course in English and Spanish. If your first language is Spanish, there are benefits to studying in your home language. Here are a few to consider.

Getting board-certified as a health coach can increase other people’s confidence in you, also boosting your confidence in yourself. But how do you earn this higher level of coaching certification? Let’s answer that question now.

Many people get into the fitness industry to offer clients guidance with exercise. But nutrition is also important to health and fitness. Learn the value of fitness nutrition certification. We also share how to earn this designation.

Communication is a skill that you can and should master as a personal trainer. These are some of the best tips to help you listen, learn, and interact more successfully with clients.

If you’re a health coach, getting national board certified can help advance your career. The NBHWC offers health coaches national credentials. Here’s what you need to know.

As a new trainer, you have career choices to make. A big one is working as a contractor or an employee. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision.

Think training clients in the gym is your only option as a personal trainer? That’s just the beginning. Explore these alternative uses for your personal training certification.

You don’t have to work full-time as a personal trainer to enjoy this fitness role. Learn several benefits of training others part-time, as well as how to get started—even if you have no experience.

Gyms often pay trainers based on a commission structure. Here are a few of the most common commission structures. We also share factors that can affect commission, and questions to ask before agreeing to a specific structure.

If you’ve been thinking about starting your dream career in fitness, now could be a great time. The industry is booming with a swift recovery from the pandemic and increasing consumer demand for tools to improve health and wellness.

You can become a personal trainer, or you can become an elite personal trainer. What's the benefit of achieving an "elite" designation? There are seven.

Every fitness facility’s success starts with its staff. Developing and preserving a high-performing team that remains intact and engaged over time is what attracts and keeps members.