ISSA Blog Articles
Discover why strength training is essential at every stage of life. From boosting bone density and metabolism to preventing falls and chronic disease, learn how resistance training keeps you strong, independent, and healthy—whether you’re in your 20s or 70s.
With ISSA’s Career Connect and certification programs, one determined student, Denny Reeder, turned rejection emails into a full-time role at 24 Hour Fitness.
Strength training is an effective and sometimes overlooked way for runners to maximize performance. Get the details here to help your clients achieve their best runs.
Discover 12 biceps curl variations to build bigger, stronger arms. Learn proper form, target key muscles, and keep your workouts engaging with dumbbell, barbell, cable, and machine curl techniques.
24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry for more than four decades, today announced an education partnership with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the global leader in fitness and wellness certifications.
ISSA and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) partner to help former NFL athletes and their families transition into fitness careers with ISSA personal training certifications, online education, and career resources.
ISSA-certified trainers can now accept HSA and FSA payments through Flex, making personal training, health coaching, and fitness services more affordable for clients while helping trainers grow revenue without discounts or added admin work.
Is 3 hours of exercise a week enough? Learn how cardio, strength, and smart recovery can meet WHO guidelines and support fat loss, strength, and health goals.
Over 40? Learn how to train smart, stay active, and build strength with age. Discover fitness tips for recovery, mobility, and muscle maintenance after 40.
After 120 lbs lost on semaglutide, Lewis used ISSA’s GLP-1 training to avoid weight regain, preserve muscle, and build sustainable fitness and nutrition habits.
Rucking transforms a walk into a full-body workout that boosts strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Discover beginner tips, physical benefits, and how to train smarter with this simple, scalable fitness trend.
Master the squat, one of fitness's most essential moves. Learn proper technique, avoid common mistakes, and explore squat variations with insights from ISSA Master Trainer Jenny Liebl.