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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 6 Ways to Motivate Kids to Workout
6 Ways to Motivate Kids to Workout

Struggling to get your kids motivated to exercise? Check out our article to explore 6 ways you can get them more excited to get moving!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 20-Minute Plyometric Workout for Power & Explosiveness

Plyometric training, sometimes called jump training, uses a combination of different types of exercises. Most plyometric movement is high impact and short burst.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Are Your Bad Sleeping Habits Hurting Your Health?

We all have a restless night's sleep from time to time. But if you're constantly feeling sleep deprived, your habits may be to blame. And these habits could be hurting your health.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition and Diabetes Prevention—How Does it Work?

Diabetes is a serious and chronic illness, but it is also preventable for many people. Educate your clients and help them make the best food choices for optimal health, weight loss or maintenance, and diabetes prevention.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Importance of Mental Training for Runners & How to Build It

Running is more than a physical sport. It's a mental sport too. Learn why mental training is so important for runners, as well as a few strategies for building mental toughness.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Tips for Filming Better Workout Videos

Fitness videos are for more than just influencers! Every personal trainer should be creating video content. Here are the essential tips to get started!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga

Making money teaching yoga is possible. Making more money is also possible. We'll help you with some tips and tricks for earning more, whether you have yet to get certified or are already working as a yoga instructor.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Should You Add Reactive Training to Your Fitness Program?

To take on tactical, athletic, and even everyday physical demands, the body must be able to respond quickly to any stimulus. Having the ability to react quickly comes through powerful movements. Learn how reactive training can benefit your clients.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Glutamine Supplement for Exercise: What You Need to Know

A client approaches you and says that they started taking a glutamine supplement. What effect could this amino acid have on the client and the workout? This article explains.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Overhead Press: Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes

If your clients are wanting to work towards bigger, stronger shoulders, the overhead press might just be the exercise you want to add to their routine. Check out this article to help you master the form.

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Deceleration Training for Sports and Tactical Athletes

Speed, agility, and quickness are the building blocks of athletic performance. But if you want your athletes to be all-inclusive and well-balanced, they must incorporate deceleration training. Learn the benefits of deceleration and how to implement this training into your clients' programs.

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 7 Steps to Getting Started as a Fitness Micro-Influencer

Maybe you want a crazy-high number of social media followers. Or perhaps your goal is to earn extra cash by promoting your favorite fitness products. You can have both as a micro-influencer, and these seven simple steps will get you started.