ISSA Blog Articles

Thinking about becoming a personal trainer? A good trainer is fine, but a great trainer is what you really want to be. Here’s how to become one of the best.

Is your kettlebell swing lackluster and slow? Are you letting your arms lead the movement? If so, you’re not doing it right. This is an important move, but you have to do it right to get the benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Downward dog offers many benefits. That said, some students find this yoga pose uncomfortable. Others feel that it is too easy. Here are a few downward facing dog variations for every level of student, from beginner to advanced.

The use of cold therapies may seem like a fad, but recovery strategies like cryotherapy, cold water immersion, contrast therapy, etc., have been around for a while. So here’s what you need to know.

The good news about high blood sugar is that there are many things you can do to help bring your numbers back down. Here are a few lifestyle changes that, once implemented, can begin to lower your blood sugar levels naturally.

It’s often said that age is just a number. But in the world of personal training, there are several benefits of hiring someone whose number is higher. Here are three, as well as some tips for getting more clients as an older personal trainer.

Every January, people worldwide resolve to hit their fitness goals. Is your business positioned to capitalize on this trend? Here are a few ways to draw in more clients or gym members.

A wellness coach and a personal trainer are not the same thing, but they are related. Learn more about each one so you can decide which career path is right for you.

When a craving for dessert strikes, you can give in and let it ruin your healthy eating plan or make something better. Substitute certain ingredients and rely on whole foods for healthier desserts. Here are some simple ideas you can use tonight.

Most of the questions I get from my female clients are about whether they will get big and bulky like men if they lift heavy weights. In short, the answer is no. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the fundamental one is our hormonal make up. Us ladies simply do not have the high testosteron...

Barbell squats are an effective exercise used to maximize results in the gym. But did you know that depending on the bar placement, you can experience different benefits? Here is how.

What is suspension training, what are its benefits, and how can you use it to help improve your clients’ fitness? Here are the details to get you started!