ISSA Blog Articles

We've all had that client who repeatedly tells themselves they'll never hit their fitness goals. Or they cut themselves down every chance they get. As their trainer, you can help turn their inner thoughts around. Here are a few ways to do it.

Want to build more muscle? Beta-alanine can help. Here's how, as well as a few tips for safe and effective supplementation.

A client comes to you and asks whether you recommend the IIFYM diet. Do you give them a firm yes, a stern no, or somewhere in between? Here's what you need to know to craft a well-informed response.

Looking to increase overall strength? Check out these training tips to help your clients boost their fitness results.

Everyone can benefit from improved nutrition! Learn more about how (and where) you can turn your passion for food into a healthy career!

Some fitness pros hand out branded swag to everyone they meet. Others don't use promo items at all. If you're not sure which is the best approach, this article can help answer that question.

A lot of myths circulate about hydration and dehydration, and we're here to clear them up. Help your clients understand hydration, how to achieve it, and how to identify some of the most common and damaging myths.

Why is glute activation important? Wait, what is glute activation? Many trainers use the term, but do you really know what it is and why it matters? Find out here and help your clients to train more effectively while maximizing safety.

If you have sciatica, you know how intense the pain can get. Did you also know that yoga can help relieve sciatic pain? That's right. Research confirms it. This article shares a few of the studies, as well as which poses provide the most relief.

To prevent injury and get an athlete back into action, you'll need to know how to train in the current environment. The return to physical activity doesn't have to be daunting, but it is necessary. Here's what you need to know.

Everyone experiences stress! The events of this year have taken most people's stress to the next level. Check out our article as we discuss a few workouts to help manage stress in a healthy way.

Are you thinking about powerlifting? Check out this article before you begin!