ISSA Blog Articles

Before you become a certified personal trainer, you might wonder what a day in the life looks like. Here’s a peek into the personal training world. Read More

Everyone wants great glutes, but not everyone is destined to have what many consider to be "perfect" glutes. Personal genetics have a lot to do with body shape, size, and composition. While you can't totally overcome genetics, targeted strength training will make positive changes. Read More

Whether it’s reading more, eating healthier, walking daily, or getting to bed earlier, ensuring ongoing success requires changing our behavior. And let’s be honest, this is easier said than done. Read More

You want to become a Pilates instructor. How long does this type of training take? Learn the answer, as well as what Pilates teacher training looks like. Read More

Renewing your personal training certification is important for your career, but do you know how to do it? We’ll help you understand the process and provide some tips to make it easier. Read More

Giving muscles adequate time to recover increases their growth while decreasing injury risk. An infrared sauna can help improve muscle recovery. Here's why, and how to use it. Read More

If you want to help your clients achieve long-term change, motivational interviewing is a must. What is motivational interviewing and how do you do it? This article explains. Read More

Don't let the holidays drag you down. Check out our fitness tips for the holidays to make this your healthiest year yet. Read More

“You can be the guy at the gym who wears headphones, works out, then walks out the door, or you can be the guy creating a community. I’m the second guy,” said Stephen Sheehan. Read More

As a personal trainer, you understand the importance of helping your clients achieve their fitness goals. But have you ever considered specializing in exercise recovery? Read More

Landing your first clients can be the biggest challenge as a health coach. Start by outlining your ideal client, so you know who you’re looking for and where to look. Check out these tips. Read More

Becoming certified as a personal trainer is the first step in what has the makings of a fulfilling and lucrative career. Read More