ISSA Blog Articles

Do you struggle with tight quadriceps muscles? This can lead to pain, increased injury risk, and more. Here’s how to release your quad tightness in just two steps.

Foam rolling and other types of self-myofascial release are a common part of any trainer's toolbox. But, there are some key secrets the best trainers know when using SMR in client programs--learn 9 of these secret benefits of foam rolling from our experts to set yourself apart from other trainers.

Pain in the knee is all too common. But how do you know when the pain is serious enough to warrant seeking treatment? Here are a few symptoms to look for.

Do you know how to cue corrective exercises for your clients? Do you know what it means to cue an exercise? Cueing is all about guiding your client through good form, correcting bad form and correcting movement compensations...

A pulled hamstring can be incredibly painful. Here are a few exercises that can help, as well as when you should see a doctor for your hamstring injury.

If you have an anterior pelvic tilt, you may be wondering how long it takes to fix it. Learn what the research says and a few exercises that can help.

Box jumps are a great way to build muscle, improve speed, and increase power. Here are five strategies for helping your clients get the most from this plyometric exercise.

Although triceps dips look simple, using proper form keeps this exercise safe and effective. Learn what good triceps dip form looks like, how to modify the movement to make it easier or harder, and more!

As a trainer, having a deep understanding of the exercises you prescribe helps you know when they should and should not be used. Here’s what you need to know about the squat. This includes the muscles it works, its benefits, proper form, variations, and more!

Heard about corrective exercise but not sure if it will help your career? You're going to want to rethink that. Get more details here!

Toned glutes are all the rage, but there are many more reasons to improve their strength. The glutes stabilize many of our movements, preventing pain and injuries. Help your clients get all the benefits of stronger, balanced glutes with these corrective routines.

Be prepared to help your clients prevent injury and build functional strength. Here's everything you need to know about Functional Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise programming.