ISSA Blog Articles

Bodybuilding is a sport unlike any other. It requires intense physical training and the competition is all about looks. If you’re interested in trying it or working with clients, learn more about what bodybuilding specialists do for the people they coach.

Need an effective way to improve volleyball performance? Increasing strength and power can be a challenge for most athletes, especially for those who do not train outside of practice. This workout provides the best exercises for volleyball athletes!

Strength training is essential for athletic performance in all sports. Speed, strength, and agility are key elements of a volleyball player's performance. Learn some of the best training approaches for volleyball strength and conditioning programs.

There are many benefits to becoming a certified strength and conditioning coach. But what’s the best certification program? The answer to this question depends on you.

Posterior chain development is important for every clientto promote better performance, weight loss, muscle gain, injury prevention, and strength gains. Let's dive into the importance of posterior chain training.

It's hard to tear a cycling enthusiast away from their bike. But getting into the gym a couple times a week is so important for strength, performance, and injury prevention. A simple, regular strength workout can take any cyclist to the next level.

If you want an exercise that is fun and effective, kettlebell swings deliver. Learn what muscles they work, how to do them with proper form, and more. We also share who probably shouldn’t do this kettlebell exercise, which is important for all trainers to know.

Learn how a comprehensive strength and conditioning program is essential for lacrosse players. This helps to improve physical performance on the field, reduce risk of injury, and enhance overall athletic abilities.

The Deadlift is an integral, yet often missing component of a strength building program. That's not to say that everyone should be performing this movement or one of its variations, but the benefits of the Deadlift for a power or strength building program are innumerable.

Boost your performance on the tennis court with these top strength exercises. Enhance your power, mobility, and endurance while reducing injury risk. Read more in our latest article.

HIIT is trendy and strength training is tried and true, but is one better than the other? Should you focus on weights or HIIT cardio? Can you do both? Check out this post for the answers and how to maximize your workout routine.

One area that clients often want to work on is their backside. However, this is also a muscle group that is riddled with training errors, leading to subpar results. Learn seven common glute training mistakes, along with how to help clients avoid them.