The Top 10 ISSA Articles of 2023

As the world of fitness continues to break barriers and redefine norms, it reflects a shift toward a more holistic, tech-savvy, and socially conscious approach to well-being. Throughout 2023, thousands of people trusted ISSA to help them expand their knowledge and opportunities through education and certification. 

And the learning didn’t stop there—the ISSA blog saw millions of visits from January 1 to December 31, 2023. It's become an invaluable collection of articles catering to fitness enthusiasts, certified trainers and coaches, and anyone passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Which articles stood out the most, inspiring readers to make a change or helping trainers expand their fitness business? These were our top 10 blog articles of 2023:

#1
How to Become a Certified Personal Trainer & How Long Does It Take

Do you want to start working as a personal trainer? Because you do need some level of education, it does take time. How much time? This blog explains. Read Article

#2
How Much Do Personal Trainers Make?

Becoming certified as a personal trainer is the first step in what has the makings of a fulfilling and lucrative career. Read Article

#3
What Should I Charge for Nutrition Coaching?

Asking for a fee is never easy, even when you know your worth and what you can offer clients as a nutrition coach. The biggest mistake new coaches make is charging too little. We'll help you figure out just what you're worth so you can make a decent salary while keeping your prices fair. Read Article

#4
Top 7 Sources of Passive Income for Personal Trainers

True passive income is income that requires little to no effort to maintain. It may require work on the front end but once things the moving, the income is more of an automatic process. Read Article

#5
Which Personal Training Certifications Do Gyms Accept?

You want to obtain your personal trainer certification, but what’s the best one to get? What certifications do most gyms accept? It’s best to answer that question now, before getting credentials that aren’t recognized. Read Article

#6
Why and How to Renew Your Personal Training Certification

Renewing your personal training certification is important for your career, but do you know how to do it? We’ll help you understand the process and provide some tips to make it easier. Read Article

#7
12 Must-Ask Questions for New Personal Training Clients

Your first interaction with potential training clients sets the stage for your relationship. One way to get off on the right foot is to ask questions that will lead to greater success. These questions do just that. Read Article

#8
Top Personal Trainer Salary by Sector, Gym, and State

Want to earn more as a personal trainer? Here is a list of the sectors, gyms, and states that pay the most. Read Article

#9
How to Become a Running Coach: A Simple 5-Step Process

Want to expand your fitness services? Becoming a running coach is one option. And it takes just five simple steps. Read Article

#10
What Qualifications Do You Need to Be a Personal Trainer?

Are you gym-obsessed? Do you love working out and pushing others? Why not make fitness a career? Here’s everything you need to become a personal trainer, and it’s a lot simpler than you think. Read Article