ISSA Blog Articles

How do you know whether exercise therapy can help a client? The best way to decide is to follow the science. Here’s what research says about the benefits of exercise therapy.

Finding a personal training mentor isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips that will help, along with factors to consider. And if you’ve never thought about getting a personal training mentor, we also share the benefits of finding one.

Box jumps are a great way to build muscle, improve speed, and increase power. Here are five strategies for helping your clients get the most from this plyometric exercise.

Mental preparation can enhance performance and help clients achieve better physical results. Up your game with these tips to harness the power of your brain, here on the blog.

Are you or your clients looking to go hiking this summer? Here are some tips to develop a safe and effective exercise program to build muscle and endurance for hikes.

Exercise is more than just a path to physical strength—it's a gateway to glowing skin. The boost in circulation from a vigorous workout does more than just energize your muscles; it rejuvenates your skin by promoting detoxification and oxygenation.

Do you understand the overload principle well enough to plan the most effective programs for your clients? We’ve got you covered in this latest post about progressing safely and maximizing training gains.

Exercise can help boost the strength and resiliency of the mind. But, when clients have mental health issues, it can be very difficult for them to even get out of bed. Learn about using fitness to boost mental health and how being aware can make all the difference!

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.

You know it’s essential to be certified to work as a professional personal trainer. But what about advanced certifications? We’ll break down the different levels and the benefits of continuing to improve your credentials.

Periodization is one of the most important parts of a fitness programs ultimate success, yet few trainers and gym-goers truly understand how to employ the concepts and principles behind it. The lack of a bridge between these theories and their practical, everyday application is partly to blame. A...

Everyone knows that exercise is good for physical health, but did you know it can also boost brain health? Any exercise will do but find out which workouts give you the most brain health benefits.