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Your Best Guide to Building Biceps

Muscle growth is one of the most popular goals for clients. When it comes to isolating a muscle group like the biceps, it can be more challenging than you think to build muscle. Let's look at how to effectively help your clients build bigger biceps.

A Straight-Forward Approach to Coaching Health and Fitness Clients | Trainers Talking Truths

On this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan talk to Jordan Syatt, elite powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, and founder of Syatt Fitness.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Best Pickleball Exercises to Improve Strength & Gameplay

The number of people playing pickleball continues to increase dramatically. So, trainers need to know how to help players in this sport. Here are a few pickleball exercises that can help your clients build strength and improve their pickleball game.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Lower Cortisol Levels Naturally (And Why You Should)

Cortisol is important for regulating the stress response. But sometimes, levels of this hormone get too high. Learn how this can affect a person’s health, along with ways to naturally get cortisol levels to go down.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Can Yoga Improve Cardiovascular Health? What Research Says

Yoga has many benefits, but is cardiovascular health one of them? Learn the answer to this important question – based on scientific research.

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Earning a personal trainer certification requires more knowledge than just a few exercises. Get the details on what it takes to be a personal trainer and how to prepare for your certification.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Are Sit Ups Bad for You?  The U.S. Military Seems to Think So...

The debate between sit-ups and crunches is far from settled. Which is better? The answer might surprise you. Find out here.

How to Create a Loaded Carry Program that Offers Max Results

A loaded carry can help clients build stability, improve muscle strength, and increase work capacity. How do you create a loaded carry program that will offer them the best results possible? This article explains.

Myth Busting Part 6 | Trainers Talking Truths

Jenny and Dan do some fitness mythbusting covering topics like “No Pain, No Gain”, “Crunches will give you a six-pack”, “Running is bad for your knees” and the always popular “More is better”. Tune in to hear a couple of long-time trainers talking truths!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Warrior III Pose – How to Do it, Plus Modifications

Warrior III is a challenging but beneficial yoga pose. Follow these step-by-step instructions to improve balance and core and leg strength.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What Is Physical Wellness? (And 9 Ways to Improve It)

Physical wellness is a concern for many. But what does this actually mean? Learn what physical wellness is, how it relates to other types of wellness, and nine ways you can begin improving yours…starting today.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Magnesium for Muscle Recovery: How It Works & How to Use It

If your client is having muscle cramps, low magnesium levels could be to blame. How does this nutrient impact muscle recovery and how do you use it to best repair muscle damage? This article explains.