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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition & Health Coach: Grocery List and Shopping Guide
Healthy Grocery Shopping Made Easy

Nutrition and health coaches aim to help people make healthier food and lifestyle choices. Here’s how to apply those principles to your grocery list. We also share a few tips for making your grocery shopping trip one that leads you to better health!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Stretch and Strengthen the Psoas

Do you know what the psoas is? Do your clients? This hidden muscle set deep in the core is important but not well known. Weakness and tightness in this muscle can cause significant issues, especially lower back pain. Learn how to stretch and strengthen the psoas for better performance and less pain.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Mobility Training – Why You Need it and How to Do It

Mobility is a word you might be hearing a lot of in fitness circles. It’s a simple concept that requires attention. Learn more about what mobility training is and how and why to add it to your and your client’s routines.

Essential Moves: How to Perfect Your Hip Hinge

A strong hip hinge requires ideal flexibility and muscular strength and mastering this movement pattern can prevent injury and enhance physical performance. Have you mastered your essential movements?

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Top Benefits of a Boxing Workout and Why You Should Try It

Celebrities, athletes, and supermodels swear by boxing as a workout, but is it worth the hype? We’ll explain exactly what fitness boxing is and how it can benefit you or your personal training clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Ectomorph Body Type Workout and Diet Guide

Teaching your clients how to move and nourish their body type is essential to their progress. Learn more about how ectomorphs should eat and workout to achieve optimal results.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 7 Tips for Creating Workouts for Clients with Fibromyalgia

Your client tells you that they have fibromyalgia. As their personal trainer, this requires adjusting their exercise plan. Here are seven tips for creating workouts for clients with this chronic pain condition.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, The Squat: Muscles Worked, Form, Variations, and More

As a trainer, having a deep understanding of the exercises you prescribe helps you know when they should and should not be used. Here’s what you need to know about the squat. This includes the muscles it works, its benefits, proper form, variations, and more!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Symptoms of Overtraining and How to Avoid Them

You're eager, you're passionate, and you're ready to push your body to the limit to achieve your fitness goals. Hey, that's great, but have you ever heard of something called overtraining? It's real and it can actually backfire on your progress and goals. Here we tell you all about physical overt...

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Personal Trainer’s Guide to Pronation Distortion Syndrome

Pronation distortion syndrome, distinguished by flat feet and being “knock-kneed”, is a foot and ankle dysfunction. Trainers can assess clients, identify patterns, and then use different training methods to address the issue. Here’s what you need to know.

Dietitians vs Nutritionists: How to Use Your Nutrition Cert

Is now the right time to add a nutrition certification? We think the future is bright! Read on to see if becoming a nutritionist is in your future.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 5 Reasons You Should Be Counting Sugar & How to Do It

Counting sugar offers many benefits. Here are five reasons everyone should be monitoring their sugar intake. We also share how to count sugar in your diet, along with ways to reduce your intake.