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ISSA | Football Strength and Conditioning Training, Plus Workout
Football Strength and Conditioning Training, Plus Workout

Working with athletes requires knowledge of various exercise methods. Athletes strive to increase performance in all areas related to their sport. Check out this article to learn more about strength and conditioning training for football. Read More

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What Does a Career in Corrective Exercise Look Like?

Heard about corrective exercise but not sure if it will help your career? You’re going to want to rethink that. Get more details here on the blog. Read More

ISSA | Punching Through Boundaries: Miles Wheelersburg's Journey from Boxing to Coaching

Fueled by a 14-year boxing career, Miles knew he needed to find the best coaching education certification available to start the next chapter of his boxing story. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Agility Training for Tennis Players
Agility Training for Tennis Players

Improve your tennis game with agility training. Check out this comprehensive guide that includes drills, exercises, and tips to enhance your footwork and speed on the court. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Is Now a Good Time to Become a Personal Trainer?
Is Now a Good Time to Become a Personal Trainer?

If you’ve been thinking about starting your dream career in fitness, now could be a great time. The industry is booming with a swift recovery from the pandemic and increasing consumer demand for tools to improve health and wellness. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Performative Activism in Fitness—What Is It, How to Avoid It
Performative Activism in Fitness - What Is It, How to Avoid It

Activism work requires a lot more than just posting a black square on social media in solidarity supporting Black life. Real change takes real, long-term work. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your allyship is not performative in nature. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Tokenism in Fitness Spaces—What Is It and Why It's Harmful
Tokenism in Fitness Spaces - What Is It and Why It's Harmful

Tokenism is a misguided attempt at diversity. It's what happens when we make quick-fix attempts instead of taking the time to slow down and ask some difficult questions. How can you avoid it and be more genuine in your efforts? Try these three actionable steps. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Diversity, Fitness, Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness—Why We Need More of It
Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness - Why We Need More of It

While diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords within the fitness and wellness industry, mainstream fitness is still very white and very thin. Cultivating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry is wildly important—here's what you need to know. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How Do I Keep Clients Motivated?
How Do I Keep Clients Motivated?

How do I keep clients motivated and engaged long enough to see results? Read More

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How to Train with Intensity

In every gym where you've worked out, you have probably seen the ugly grimaces of bodybuilders engaged in what looks like maximum effort under heavy iron. If you could look into the minds of these bodybuilders, you could find out if they were truly involved in high-intensity training because... Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Exercise and Growing Connections in the Brain
Exercise and Growing Connections in the Brain

What are your training sessions doing to your client's brain? Only good things research tells us. According to sports science, the brain gets a workout every time we challenge our bodies. You can actually train your client's brain to learn better and improve the willpower when training the body. Read More

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Beat the Fear of Strength Training
Strength Training - Get in the Weight Room

Weights aren't just for meatheads. As an exercise and health nut, you know the drill. A complete workout means cardio AND strength training. But how do you convince these people? Check out and share the 5 reasons and infographics with your clients to get them into the weight room! Read More

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