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My Journey from Morbidly Obese to Certified Trainer
My Journey from Morbidly Obese to Certified Trainer

At 38, Laurie Gouley had high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose levels, anxiety, and depression. She made a decision to change her life and begin living. She joined a health coaching center, started her journey, and found ISSA - the certification that took her health to another level.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, Explaining Fats' Function to Clients

Talking about dietary fat is just part of the job as a professional trainer. Here, we'll review fats and the essential role they play in the health of your clients. This info, and the shareable infographic will help you give sound advice as a fitness and nutrition coach.

Inspiration story Kerry Blum overcomes it all

Kerry Blum is the meaning of inspiration. She lost over 50 pounds in 8 months, overcame cancer, battled the aftermath of orthopedic surgeries, and went on to be an ISSA trainer. Read her powerful story here.

Healthy benefits of green olives

Olives are a staple in the healthy Mediterranean diet, so they attract research attention on their healthy benefits. There might be more benefits of eating olives such as improving body composition. This article is a summary of the research conducted on the effect of table green olives. Hint: The...

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, How to eat a balanced diet

A balanced diet is key to improving your nutrition, performance, and overall wellbeing. But, do you know that the habits to support a balanced diet and healthy eating are just as important as the food itself? Build healthy habits and learn how to eat a balanced diet with these eight tips.

What does it take to become a Personal Trainer?

ISSA Trainer Niki Bryant has helped Monica Gossmeyer change her life so much that she has decided to become an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer so that she can learn more and share with others.

Coffee and Fat Metabolism

Everyone wants to get rid of fat but there are many varied opinions about how best to achieve that goal. Many fitness professionals are touting the benefits of coffee for losing unwanted fat, but they're not telling the whole story. Let's dig into the concept of fat loss via caffeine consumption ...

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, The Scary Connection Between Obesity and Cancer

Obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. and it may just become a cancer epidemic. The latest scientific research shows that carrying extra weight also carries a serious risk for cancer. The more excess weight is carried on the body, the greater the risk is. Let's help our clients get informed and get ...