ISSA Blog Articles
Jenny and Dan chat with Maria Gonzalez. She tells her story of coming to the U.S. starting her career in the fitness industry, all while also learning the English language.
Hamstrings are often neglected in favor of more popular leg muscles like the quads, but muscle balance is important for function and performance. Beef up your client's leg day with these exercises for hamstring muscle growth and strength.
We all deserve to feel welcome and included within the fitness space. Learn how to make your fitness business more inclusive for all people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Barre is a trendy workout for good reasons: it’s fun and effective. Don’t let the idea of ballet intimidate you. It’s an accessible workout great for beginners.
Tracking your fitness metrics is a great way to stay motivated, but connecting with your friends is where the fun begins. Set up activity tracker competitions with friends to make working out more fun, to get motivated, and to hit more goals faster.
If you work out regularly, you know how important protein is to fuel exercise and build muscle tissue in recovery. Is there a perfect protein source? Probably not, but eggs come pretty close. Here's why eggs should be a go-to snack and recovery food in your regular rotation.
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.
If you want to try a plant-based diet, you may be wondering what to expect. Here are the pros and cons of this approach. We also share how to start a plant-based eating plan if you feel that it’s the right choice for you.
In this episode Jenny and Dan speak to the co-founders of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Cody Sipe and Dan Ritchie. They cover the importance of exercise as we age and some of the best practices for active aging.
Tai chi is an ancient practice with a big modern following. It benefits physical and mental health, improving fitness, balance, concentration, mood, and more.
In this podcast episode, we hear from fitness and business coaches Eric and Chris Martinez, who have helped numerous health and fitness coaches grow their online businesses.
Do you ever feel like a fraud or that you’re not a “real” yoga teacher? If so, you may be suffering from yoga teacher imposter syndrome. Here’s what this syndrome involves, as well as how to overcome it.