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.

If you have pain in the groin or inner thigh, your gracilis may be to blame. Learn what causes pain in the gracilis muscle, along with treatment options—including effective gracilis exercises.

Everyone wants bigger and stronger glutes, but not everyone knows how to train them. The hip abductor muscles play a major role. Here are some of the best hip abduction exercises for strength and injury prevention.

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!

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.

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.

Tight calf muscles can be painful. They also limit your ability to move with proper form. If you have tight calves and want some relief, here are five ways to get it.

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!

Pronation distortion syndrome, distinguished by flat feet and being “knock-kneed”, is a foot and ankle dysfunction. Trainers can assess clients, identify patterns, and then use different training methods to address the issue. Here’s what you need to know.

Shin splints can sap the enjoyment from physical activities such as running and dancing. If you experience shin pain, you might be wondering how long it takes to go away. Here’s the answer, as well as a few ways to lessen the discomfort.

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.