ISSA Blog Articles

Exercising with resistance bands provides many benefits. Here are a few to consider. We also share the best way to add bands to a fitness workout.

Want to be a personal trainer? It’s about more than just telling clients which exercises to do. You need to have an in-depth understanding of the human body. Here’s why. (Plus a few ways to boost your human anatomy knowledge.)

Competing in a challenge can make completing a tough workout that much sweeter. It also provides a bit of camaraderie with others who also like to push their bodies to the limit. Sound appealing? The Murph Challenge is a good option.

The pelvis is the center of motion of the body. If it gets out of whack, you’ll feel it in your back, hips, neck, and more. It’s worth taking a little time to identify any imbalances and do the exercises and strength training necessary to fix them.

Muscles in the head, neck, and shoulders are prone to imbalance. Here’s how to recognize issues in these areas. You’ll also learn a few exercises for restoring balance once again.

Do you currently assess your clients’ muscle balance? If not, here’s why you should. We also share a few of your muscle balance test options.

Your breakfast food options will vary based on the diet plan you follow. Here are a few healthy breakfast ideas for some of the most common diet types. The best part? You can prep them in advance, making them perfect for busy mornings!

Some people believe that they can’t get into better shape without joining a high-cost gym or buying expensive workout equipment. But you can still improve your fitness if you have a small (or nonexistent) budget. Here’s how.

Are you mentally tough? Do you know what it means to have mental toughness? Elite athletes will tell you that this one aspect of training is more important than the rest, even physical readiness. Here’s how to get it.

Do vitamin B12 shots help with weight loss? Who should get these shots? Who should avoid them? We answer all these questions, and more.

Older adults live sedentary lifestyles contributing to the decline of health with age. The importance of cardiovascular health should not be overlooked. Implement these cardiovascular exercises for seniors to improve and maintain their quality of life.

Bad habits are hard to break, especially with diet, weight loss, and exercise. If you’re exercising, eating right, and cutting out sugar but not losing pounds, you may need to reassess your habits. These are 7 major culprits and how to change them.