ISSA Blog Articles

Interested in Olympic weightlifting? Expect to build muscle, decrease body fat, improve strength, and increase power with the clean and jerk. Learn the benefits of this Olympic weightlifting exercise and how it could pair well with your routine.

Being a new mom comes with major responsibilities and other things tend to fall by the wayside. Here’s how to make time for fitness, an essential part of being a healthy, happy, and good mom.

Roughly one in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis. As a trainer, it’s important to understand what this foot condition is, its causes, and symptoms. We also share treatment options, including a few exercises that can help ease plantar fasciitis pain.

A client says that they want to increase their metabolism. So, they ask you whether it is better to exercise in the morning or at night. Learn the answer to this question, enabling you to provide your clients with the proper guidance.

Metabolic equivalents or METs are a great tool for fitness trainers. They can help clients reach their fitness goals. Here’s what every trainer needs to know about METs, as well as how to calculate them for your clients.

If drinking becomes too frequent or excessive, one way to stop is by replacing it with a healthier habit. Here’s why exercise is a good habit to choose, as well as how to successfully replace drinking with physical activity.

If your clients like to run, adding stability training to their routine offers many benefits. Here are a few that we think they’ll enjoy most, plus a variety of exercises that belong in almost every runner’s stability training program.

Most people who engage in physical activity know you’re supposed to warm up first. Even if you don’t know why, you probably try to do some stretching or gentle movements. But why? And are you doing it right? We’ll fill you in on all the details.

If you have a running goal, a coach can help you achieve it. But not every coach is the right fit for you. Here are 7 factors to consider when searching for your ideal running coach.

The better your ability to provide results, the more clients want to work with you. EPOC is one way to achieve this goal when weight loss is desired. Learn what EPOC is, as well as three ways to boost its effects.

The squat is one of the most fundamental movement patterns. It involves nearly all muscle groups in the body. Learn more about the goblet squat variation and how it can improve fitness, performance, and mobility.

Kidney stones can be incredibly painful. Could your protein powder be contributing to kidney stone formation? We answer that question (and more).