For Women

Perimenopause presents unique challenges for strength training that many fitness professionals overlook. Learn how to identify and correct the most common mistakes to help perimenopausal clients ac...

Perimenopause brings significant hormonal shifts that affect metabolism, muscle mass, and bone density. Discover the most effective strength training exercises to counteract these changes and maint...

Too many women are afraid to do heavy weight lifting, but the benefits of doing so are overwhelmingly positive. Check out the latest ISSA blog post and help get more of your female clients to embra...

Build a powerful base with a diet that supports your muscle-building goals. Get your bodybuilding diet essentials here!

By now we all know the saying: genetics load the gun, and environment pulls the trigger The evidence is stacking for all gene-environment interactions. The good news is that our health is not fat...

Exercise after having a baby can reduce depression, assist with recovery, and more. Here are a few tips for starting a postpartum workout.

Being a new mom comes with major responsibilities and other things tend to fall by the wayside. Here’s how to make time for fitness, an essential part of being a healthy, happy, and good mom.

While dieting and getting skinny used to be the trend, women are realizing getting fit is a more satisfying and healthier goal. Read this article for more on the benefits of muscle and how to help ...

Getting ready for your first fitness competition can be daunting, but we’ll help you start. Check out this beginners guide for women interested in starting out in bikini, figure, and physique compe...

Not sure if you or your client should exercise during pregnancy? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but read on for what to consider if you want to stay fit while pregnant.

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...

Being pregnant and training regularly throughout pregnancy is like the girl at the gym who’s on the stair climber with ankle weights: She’s working twice as hard just to keep up. But just because ...