Nutrition

Are your clients crashing in the middle of HITT session? Help them figure out fuel and timing for the energy to power through their next training.

Olives are a staple in the healthy Mediterranean diet, so they attract research attention on their healthy benefits. There might be more benefits of eating olives such as improving body composition...

The fitness industry has changed over the years as science has changed. An increased focus on nutrition is one of those positive shifts. Nutrition coaches along with personal trainers provide a wel...

A balanced diet is key to improving your nutrition, performance, and overall wellbeing. But, do you know that the habits to support a balanced diet and healthy eating are just as important as the f...

Have you tried cutting out sugar yet? If you haven't is it because the idea is scary? What about a client? Check out this new post from the ISSA blog for tips and other important information for an...

Personal trainers cannot recommend supplements, but they can provide useful information to help clients make good choices. Your clients may ask about HMB, a supplement that may promote muscle growt...

One in three adults has metabolic syndrome. That makes knowing about this condition important as a personal trainer. Here’s what you need to know. We also share the connection between metabolic syn...

There is no shortage of protein drink options on the shelves today. Dive in to discover the importance of protein—even on a rest day—and the benefits protein shakes can offer to support recovery.

Staying up to date with new science and health trends is a key part of being a successful personal trainer. Get the scoop on nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics and how they can impact your client's he...

Most American adults are fighting fatigue on a daily basis. We generally don't sleep enough and have too much stress in our lives. Exercise helps and so does diet. Help your clients learn how foods...

Are you hitting a stage in your training when continued progress suddenly becomes harder to achieve? Head to the blog for more on avoiding these ever-maddening workout plateaus.

Food planning can be a real chore. Your clients will ask for advice and actual meal plans. It's important to be ready for this—know what advice you can provide and how to help each client make the ...