ISSA Blog Articles

Several gimmicks exist for losing fat. But if you really want to achieve lasting fat loss for yourself or your fitness clients, these science-proven methods will do the trick.

Some people don’t enjoy cardio exercise. We get it. But what if you want to lose fat? Is cardio the only way to achieve this goal? Here’s what to know.

If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ...

Weight loss is generally associated with cardio exercise. However, resistance training can also help clients get to (and sustain) a healthier weight. Here’s how it works, plus a few tips for creating an effective weight maintenance program.

Green tea is often promoted for helping with weight loss. But does it really work? Here we explore the truth behind green tea and weight.

Many people want weight loss yesterday. As a result, they lose too much too fast. Taking this approach can create negative effects both short and long-term. Here are a few of those effects, along with some tips for a healthier weight loss journey.

Becoming more present can provide value to many different areas of your life. But can it help you lose weight? Find out in our latest blog.

There is a common misconception that cardio is the best and only way to lose weight. But you can help clients reach their weight loss goals sooner with strength training sessions in addition to regular cardio.

Childhood obesity continues to rise. Could personal trainers be the ones who help turn this trend around? In this article, we answer this question in-depth. We also provide a few strategies to help prevent and overcome obesity in children.

Your job as a trainer is to create an exercise plan that helps clients hit their fitness goals. If their goal is weight loss, talking to them about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) can help as well. Here’s why.

Knowing how to match workouts to proper fueling for maximum weight loss and muscle gain isn't intuitive. Your clients likely have no idea how to do it. It's up to you as a trainer to guide them through the healthy, productive, but slow and steady approach to losing weight and getting stronger.

You and your client have hit a wall. Weight loss just isn't happening. What do you do? Before you let your client give up in frustration, consider these four weight loss roadblocks that not everyone knows about, not even most trainers.