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Pelvic Tilt: What Is It and How Do You Correct It?
Pelvic Tilt: What Is It and How Do You Correct It?

Does your client have a pelvic tilt? It's more common than you might think!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Expert Advice: 14 Tips to Help Clients Meet Health & Fitness Resolutions

Sticking to and accomplishing fitness goals can be tough. Here are 14 real-world tips from experts to help you and your clients find success!

Bench Press Essentials: Master Your Moves

What makes the bench press so great? Learn more about the benefits and execution of this full-body strength and power move!

How to Maximize Your Push Ups

The push-up is a standard element in many workouts, but are you making the most of your efforts? Head over to our blog to check-in on progressions and regressions for this classic exercise.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Lactic Acid Buildup: What It Is & How to Stop It

Lactic acid is often blamed for muscle soreness with exercise. But soreness from lactic acid isn’t the same as other types of muscle soreness. Learn what it is, how it’s different from delayed onset muscle soreness, and ways to keep it from happening.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline,, Wall Sit, Master the Wall Sit—Good Form, Variations, & Common Mistakes

The wall sit might look simple, but it’s pretty challenging. Add it to your routine for several benefits, including increased strength, endurance, and balance.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 5 Leg Curl Variations for a Stronger Lower Body

The leg curl is great for building muscle in the hamstrings, calves, and glutes. Get this most from this lower body exercise with these variations.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Hip Abduction Exercises for Stronger Hips and Glutes

Everyone wants bigger and stronger glutes, but not everyone knows how to train them. The hip abductor muscles play a major role. Here are some of the best hip abduction exercises for strength and injury prevention.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline,Competition vs Comparison And How They Affect Your Fitness

Competition unlocks something deep down inside of us, pushing for the win. It might be effective for motivation, but at what point does it become too much?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Tips to Prevent Weekend Warrior Injuries, Aches, and Pains

Weekend warriors are more prone to certain injuries. Learn what some of the most common injuries are for weekend athletes, along with ways to prevent them.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Vibration Therapies: How Small Devices Are Making Major Impacts in Exercise, Fitness, and Performance

Massage tools are becoming increasingly popular in the fitness industry; however, few wellness professionals know how to maximize the potential these tools have to offer.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Harness Long-Term Behavior Change for Personal Training Success

Getting fit and healthy at the gym is a big commitment. And it’s not just about finding the right exercise and nutrition combo. It requires time and the ability to form new, positive habits.