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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Battle Rope Training Techniques, Plus 7 Exercise Variations
Battle Rope Training Techniques, Plus 7 Exercise Variations

Are you trying to build muscle and burn fat? Don’t miss out on the benefits of battle rope training. Learn how to use battle ropes for an intense cardio and muscular endurance workout and try these 7 battle rope exercises.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Back Squat: Proper Form, Benefits, and Common Mistakes

Love including the back squat in workouts? Check out these common back squat mistakes to make sure you’re acing the move with proper form.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Foam, Foam Rolling Essentials: Benefits, Exercises & More

Post-exercise recovery is just as beneficial as a good workout and a foam roller assists with this. Learn how a foam roller works and the benefits it provides. We also share when to use a foam roller, foam roller exercises, and more best practice tips.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What If Clients Can’t Afford Personal Training? How To Help

Although you provide great value as a personal trainer, not everyone can afford your services. Here are ways to help current and potential clients with financial concerns. We also share how to have a cost discussion, and factors to consider before discounting your rates.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Muscle Fatigue Symptoms: How to Prevent & Treat Them

Part of being an effective personal trainer is recognizing when your client’s muscles are fatigued. Which muscle fatigue symptoms should you watch for and how can you prevent or treat them? This article explains.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, Kids, Kids in the weight room....the benefit of strength training

There are varying opinions on whether kids belong in the weight room. Here’s one trainer’s story on this topic. We also share guidelines to consider when it comes to children and lifting weights.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Can Personal Trainers Help End Childhood Obesity?

Childhood obesity continues to rise. Could personal trainers be the ones who help turn this trend around? In this article, we answer this question in-depth. We also provide a few strategies to help prevent and overcome obesity in children.

Bench Press Accessory Exercises for Every Client

Is your client having a hard time breaking a plateau on their bench press? These accessory exercises will help them bust through it in no time!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Benefits of Resistance Bands & How to Add Them to a Workout

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Why Personal Trainers Need to Know Anatomy and Physiology

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.)

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, The Murph Workout Challenge: What It Is, Plus the Benefits

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.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Correcting Pelvic Imbalances–Anterior, Posterior, & Lateral

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.