ISSA Blog Articles

Some people think building muscle after 50 is unlikely. We know otherwise. Here are five strategies that have been proven to increase muscle mass later in life.

Knowing how to incorporate exercises for each plane of motion can improve overall strength, balance, and coordination, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance athletic performance. Here’s what you need to know!

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.

If your range of motion is limited, so too is your golf swing. While we can’t guarantee that these mobility exercises will help you or your clients shoot under par, they are definitely a good start.

You can become a personal trainer, or you can become an elite personal trainer. What's the benefit of achieving an "elite" designation? There are seven.

Becoming a personal trainer can be a rewarding career path, but there are a variety of factors and fears holding many people back. Here are 12 common obstacles and how to overcome them.

Posterior pelvic tilt can cause back pain, digestive issues, and more. Here are some of the best exercises for correcting this pelvic position, and how to tell if you have it.

Personal trainers can earn a variety of additional certifications. One option is to become a certified health coach. Is health coach certification right for you? Understanding its potential benefits can help you answer this important question.

Not having gym equipment can become a major excuse for clients not to work out. But you don't always need equipment to build muscle mass. Learn how these bodyweight exercises can help increase mass.

Personal training courses cover a wide variety of fitness topics. The information they provide can help you become a more effective trainer or simply improve your own fitness results. But what exactly do you learn in a personal training certification program?

Clients often overlook the importance of lower body strength and muscle development. But trainers don't let clients skip leg day! Building strong glutes and hamstrings is import to a well-round fitness program—amp up your leg-day programming with these top tips!

Poor posture is the leading cause of upper crossed syndrome. Thus, to combat this syndrome, you have to correct postural issues. Here’s how trainers can help clients with this, and what can happen if upper cross syndrome goes untreated.