ISSA Blog Articles

Love including the back squat in workouts? Check out these common back squat mistakes to make sure you’re acing the move with proper form.

Post-exercise recovery is just as beneficial as a good workout and a foam roller assists with this. Learn how a foam roller works and the benefits it provides. We also share when to use a foam roller, foam roller exercises, and more best practice tips.

Although you provide great value as a personal trainer, not everyone can afford your services. Here are ways to help current and potential clients with financial concerns. We also share how to have a cost discussion, and factors to consider before discounting your rates.

Part of being an effective personal trainer is recognizing when your client’s muscles are fatigued. Which muscle fatigue symptoms should you watch for and how can you prevent or treat them? This article explains.

Childhood obesity continues to rise. Could personal trainers be the ones who help turn this trend around? In this article, we answer this question in-depth. We also provide a few strategies to help prevent and overcome obesity in children.

There are varying opinions on whether kids belong in the weight room. Here’s one trainer’s story on this topic. We also share guidelines to consider when it comes to children and lifting weights.

Is your client having a hard time breaking a plateau on their bench press? These accessory exercises will help them bust through it in no time!

Exercising with resistance bands provides many benefits. Here are a few to consider. We also share the best way to add bands to a fitness workout.

Want to be a personal trainer? It’s about more than just telling clients which exercises to do. You need to have an in-depth understanding of the human body. Here’s why. (Plus a few ways to boost your human anatomy knowledge.)

Competing in a challenge can make completing a tough workout that much sweeter. It also provides a bit of camaraderie with others who also like to push their bodies to the limit. Sound appealing? The Murph Challenge is a good option.

The pelvis is the center of motion of the body. If it gets out of whack, you’ll feel it in your back, hips, neck, and more. It’s worth taking a little time to identify any imbalances and do the exercises and strength training necessary to fix them.

Muscles in the head, neck, and shoulders are prone to imbalance. Here’s how to recognize issues in these areas. You’ll also learn a few exercises for restoring balance once again.