ISSA Blog Articles

Think about your last leg workout - how many quad dominant exercises did you do? How many hip extensor dominant exercises did you do? Was there a balance between the two? Do you even know the difference?

If you are looking to improve upper body strength, grip strength, and arm muscle definition, you must train your forearms. Try implementing these exercises into your workout program for optimal results.

Your job as a trainer is to create an exercise plan that helps clients hit their fitness goals. If their goal is weight loss, talking to them about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) can help as well. Here’s why.

Tight hips can lead to many problems if not dealt with properly. In this article, we’ll give you a primer on how to engage your hips better with a roadmap for developing this powerhouse of the body.

Getting your Personal Trainer certification? Here’s how to set yourself up for success in your online course.

You follow a keto diet and want to incorporate oat milk. But does this milk alternative comply with a keto eating plan? Here’s the answer.

Leg workouts are essential for runners. Strengthening the legs prevents injuries and makes you a better runner. Here is an easy series of exercises you can do at home, with or without weights, that will step up your running game big time.

Soccer players are required to have strength, agility, endurance, and flexibility. Following a stretching routine daily can have an impact on recovery and performance. Check out these stretches for soccer players.

Some coaches help clients reach their goals through exercise. Others focus primarily on diet. A fitness and nutrition coach does both. Here’s what this type of coaching looks like, as well as how it works.

In Episode 6 of ISSA Talk, ISSA’s Erin Mahoney talks with Reebok’s Kevin O’Connell on how personal trainers are leading to way to virtual gyms.

In Episode 10 of ISSA Talk, ISSA’s Erin Mahoney talks with ISSA President Andrew Wyant about the future of the fitness industry.

Speed, agility, and quickness are critical skills to improve for athletic performance, especially if you play football. Try this workout to optimize your client’s performance on and off the football field.