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What is the keto diet?
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!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Maintain Long-Term Weight Loss & Avoid Weight Regain

Once a client hits their goal weight, the next step is to maintain it. Yet, this step isn't always easy as most people regain their lost weight (and more). Here are a few tips to make weight loss permanent and avoid weight regain.

Benefits of Circuit Training—Engage Clients, Earn More Money

Circuit training is the perfect way to shake up your clients' training and keep them engaged. Dig into the benefits and add try this workout in your fitness session!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Long Should Your Workout Last?

The question of how long to workout is one without a simple answer. It depends on individual ability, fitness level, goals, and schedules. Here are the factors to consider in planning workouts and how they help you determine the length of training sessions.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainers: How to Train for Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is increasing in popularity. So, it’s important for trainers to know how to help participants prepare for this sport. Here’s what you need to know to get your clients ready for their next rock-climbing adventure.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Corrective Exercise, Exercises for IT band syndrome

The IT band is too often overlooked until it suddenly causes pain. Help your clients prevent IT band injury with a few simple exercises. And check out the “how to” handout you can give your clients to keep them on the right track.

Try These Exercises to Correct Shin Splints

Is lower leg pain plaguing your clients? Help them identify and correct shin splints with these corrective exercise tools.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is & How Exercise Helps

One in three adults has metabolic syndrome. That makes knowing about this condition important as a personal trainer. Here’s what you need to know. We also share the connection between metabolic syndrome and exercise.