ISSA Blog Articles

If your client is having muscle cramps, low magnesium levels could be to blame. How does this nutrient impact muscle recovery and how do you use it to best repair muscle damage? This article explains.

Macronutrients are all the rage. But micronutrients play just as big of a role in the body and influence overall athletic performance. Uncover the critical role iron plays in athletic performance and how to optimize your client's iron levels.

ISSA offers both health coach and nutritionist certifications. Not sure which one is best for you? Here are a few differences between the two, plus a couple of questions to ask yourself before making your final decision.

Every year, different food approaches become more mainstream. Here’s why it’s important to keep up on the latest nutrition trends, as well as a few of the trends showing up this year.

The debate continues between soy protein and whey protein. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of both for supporting your training goals.

Nutrition coaching is a growing industry as more people look to professionals to meet their health goals. If you have a passion for food, health, and nutrition, this could be your perfect career. We'll help you do the research first, starting with what nutrition coaches can earn.

In theory, weight loss seems fairly simple. But then why do so many clients have trouble meeting their goals? Review these key strategies to help your clients achieve weight loss and more!

New year, new you, right? Whether you're starting a New Year's resolution or just getting your eating habits back on track, here are the top tips to help you get started and stay committed!

The holidays tend to derail diets and healthy eating. It takes great willpower to resist the extra treats and temptations. To make it easier, use these holiday meal planning tips. A little planning and prep go a long way to helping you stay on track.

Developing key habits at the start of the day can lead to better health and potentially help you lose weight. Even if you're not a morning person, check out these tips to begin your day with a healthy kick.

Keto diet plans are high in fat and low in carbs. Yet, some personal trainers and clients struggle with a standard ketogenic diet. For them, this type of keto meal plan helps better support their active lifestyle.

Thanksgiving dinner is a great way to just enjoy food, but then you're left with a pile of tasty, high-calorie leftovers. We'll show you how to make those leftovers work for your healthy eating.