ISSA Blog Articles

Your client tells you that they have fibromyalgia. As their personal trainer, this requires adjusting their exercise plan. Here are seven tips for creating workouts for clients with this chronic pain condition.

A client says that they want to eat gluten free. But they’re also worried about what this would do to their performance. If you don’t know how gluten impacts fitness, this article is for you.

The professional personal trainer will successfully build a program for a stroke victim client and coach them through to program completion. As you can imagine, when someone suffers a stroke and loses their independence, lack of motivation becomes a barrier to success.

With aging comes more medical concerns, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, dementia and a whole host of others. One of the lesser-known threats to aging populations is Sarcopenia and we’re going to talk about what it is, how it develops in...

A health coach must understand how to meet the dietary needs of each client. But what if that client has an endocrine, nutrition, metabolic, or immune disorder? Here's what you need to know.

Prenatal yoga offers many benefits. However, as with any other training program, it must be safe...for both mother and baby. What does a safe prenatal yoga program entail? This article explains.

Kids can strength train. And they can benefit from it. Don't stop reading this article until you've seen the science and learned the techniques to keep kids safe when you're training them.

How you handle the coronavirus as a personal trainer impacts the way your clients respond as well. How do you keep them safe and healthy amidst the outbreak while still helping them reach their fitness goals? Here are a few options to consider.

The growing world of youth sports is having a positive impact on the health and well-being of young people. And incorporating corrective exercise can help prevent and remedy movement dysfunctions as these kids grow. Learn more on the blog!

Older adults are living sedentary lives and suffering the consequences. But they don't have to. Get up to speed on corrective exercise for seniors to help your older clients improve their daily lives.

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.

Losing weight and getting into shape post-pregnancy can be a daunting task. So, we've compiled our favorite tips to work off that baby belly and get you back on track for a healthier future with your kids.