ISSA Blog Articles
Many women feel bodybuilding is not for them—until they learn about the benefits! Start developing a women’s bodybuilding program with these tips in our latest blog.
Being pregnant and training regularly throughout pregnancy is like the girl at the gym who’s on the stair climber with ankle weights: She’s working twice as hard just to keep up. But just because it’s harder doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done.
While intermittent fasting can be a great option for men, it is often not as great an option for women. Let’s explore.
Most of the questions I get from my female clients are about whether they will get big and bulky like men if they lift heavy weights. In short, the answer is no. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the fundamental one is our hormonal make up. Us ladies simply do not have the high testosteron...
Ready to challenge yourself like never before? Check out this beginner's guide to see if you have what it takes to get started in women's bodybuilding!
Is female-specific training an antiquated idea? Get caught up with current techniques on the ISSA blog.
Not sure if you or your client should exercise during pregnancy? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but read on for what to consider if you want to stay fit while pregnant.
Trainers working with pregnant clients are responsible for two people. Learn how to guide pregnant women to make better nutrition choices and use our simple "Do's and Don'ts" handout to make it easier for them.
Moms are selfless, taking care of everyone else before worrying about their own needs. But moms can only be their best for their families when they make their health a priority. However mom's fitness tends to fall last on her to-do list. As an ISSA Personal Trainer, you can change that. In this a...
As a follow up to our popular story on motivating postpartum clients, we talk to a fitness pro who rocked the world with her viral video showing that you can—and should—stay fit during pregnancy. Find out how she managed to work out every day of her pregnancy, how she stayed in great shape, and h...
Even the fittest, most active new moms struggle to lose that part of post-pregnancy weight. You could do a hundred sit-ups and crunches a day and still not get that flat belly back. As a trainer, you can help your new-mom clients lose that little belly and get their confidence back at the same ...