ISSA Blog Articles

Need help recovering between your strength workouts? Check out some of our favorite recovery methods and some of the growing trends. Read More

Bodybuilding is a sport unlike any other. It requires intense physical training and the competition is all about looks. If you’re interested in trying it or working with clients, learn more about what bodybuilding specialists do for the people they coach. Read More

There are several benefits to becoming a bodybuilding coach. But what’s the best certification for this type of fitness coach? Here’s what you need to know. Read More

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

Bodybuilding is not a sport for the weak-willed. It takes discipline, not just for lifting hours a day but also for sticking to a precise diet. Here’s the low down on what it actually looks like to eat like a bodybuilder. Read More

Soccer is a high-intensity sport that demands both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, including speed, agility, strength, and power. These physical components are necessary for maximum performance in the sport. It is important to learn how to train effe.. Read More

There are good strength and conditioning coaches and there are coaches who rise to the level of greatness. Want to do the latter? These seven qualities will help. Read More

Working on strength and conditioning with clients can be a fun and rewarding career. And, it takes much less time to get certified than you think. Get started today and you could be a strength and conditioning coach in months. Read More

Can a genetic test tell you if you have the potential to be a champion bodybuilder? Maybe, but more importantly, a lifestyle DNA test can provide information to refine workouts, nutrition, and goals. Help your clients understand their results, whether they’re destined to be good at bodybuilding. Read More

If you have pain in the groin or inner thigh, your gracilis may be to blame. Learn what causes pain in the gracilis muscle, along with treatment options—including effective gracilis exercises. Read More

Want to help athletes achieve their personal best? You can do this as a strength and conditioning coach. Here’s how to become one in 3 simple steps.  Read More

You want to be a strength and conditioning coach. Is certification required for this role? Learn why there’s not a clear-cut answer. We also share reasons to become certified—even if it’s not a requirement. Read More