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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Get Experience as a Yoga Instructor in 4 Simple Steps
How to Get Experience as a Yoga Instructor in 4 Simple Steps

Are you a new yoga teacher who is unsure how to get in front of your first class? In this article, we discuss the challenges of gaining experience as a yoga instructor. We also offer 4 simple steps for becoming a practiced yoga teacher.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Kickboxing, Glutes, Cardio + Strength: Try Kickboxing for Better Glutes

Even fit people who workout regularly are sedentary for much of the day, which can lead to weak glutes that don't activate adequately. Kickboxing is a fun way to change up your workouts and build stronger glutes.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Triceps, Top Exercises to Enhance Your Triceps Workout

A lot of people focus on building the biceps. But the triceps are important too. Here are the five best exercises for increasing triceps strength and size.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Training Tips to Improve Your Vertical Jump

Whether you’re working with an athlete or a client, the vertical jump represents power and explosiveness. It also demonstrates a client's fitness abilities. Learn these techniques that help increase jump height.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Try These Chest-Opening Yoga Poses for Better Posture

Do you slouch over a computer most of the day or hunch over your phone on your breaks? If so, you could use some chest-opening yoga to improve posture and release some pent-up stress and other emotions.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Do You Need a Degree to Be a Personal Trainer

You want to be a personal trainer. But do you need a degree to take this career route? You might and you might not. Here’s why there’s not a hard answer to the fitness trainer degree question.

8 Morning Habits for Weight Loss

Developing key habits at the start of the day can lead to better health and potentially help you lose weight. Even if you're not a morning person, check out these tips to begin your day with a healthy kick.

What is the keto diet?

Keto diet plans are high in fat and low in carbs. Yet, some personal trainers and clients struggle with a standard ketogenic diet. For them, this type of keto meal plan helps better support their active lifestyle.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Sandbad Training, Tactical Conditioning, 3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Sandbag Training

Sandbag training is known for increasing muscle strength, boosting stability, and improving sports performance. But this type of exercise offers others benefits as well. Here are three lesser-known advantages of training with a fitness sandbag.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Health Insurance vs Health Care Crowdfunding: The Top Pick for Personal Trainers

Most personal trainers are self-employed. This makes you responsible for your health insurance. If you want to reduce this cost—or are simply in search of better options—here is what to consider for your health care.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Best Poses for Building Muscle with Yoga

Trying to increase your muscle mass? Yoga can help! Here are the best poses for building strength in your upper body, lower body, and core.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainer VS Self Training—How to Know Which is Best

Working with a personal trainer offers many benefits! Check out this article to uncover if some extra support is the key to reaching your goals!