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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Make Your Fitness Business Inclusive for the LGBTQ+ Community
How to Make Your Fitness Business Inclusive for the LGBTQ+ Community

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, 7 Reasons to Choose Eggs for Exercise Fuel and Recovery

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.

Activity Tracker Competitions with Friends

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Your Complete Beginners Guide to Barre Workouts

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 5 Tried & True Tips for Building Muscle After 50

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Want to Try a Plant-Based Diet? Here Are the Pros and Cons

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.

Functional Aging: ISSA teams up with The Functional Aging Institute | Trainers Talking Truths

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Are the Health Benefits of Tai Chi?

Tai chi is an ancient practice with a big modern following. It benefits physical and mental health, improving fitness, balance, concentration, mood, and more.

Creating More Impact and Influence in Your Coaching Business | Trainers Talking Truths

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Overcome Yoga Teacher Imposter Syndrome

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Yoga for Swimmers: Top Benefits and Poses

More than 27 million Americans use swimming as a way to stay fit. One way to improve their performance is by adding yoga to their fitness routine. This offers these four distinct benefits.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 5 Steps to Mastering Healthy Meal Prep on a Budget

Many people believe that you can't eat healthy on a budget. Well, you can. Especially if you meal prep with this 5-step plan.