ISSA Blog Articles

If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ... Read More

Weight loss is generally associated with cardio exercise. However, resistance training can also help clients get to (and sustain) a healthier weight. Here’s how it works, plus a few tips for creating an effective weight maintenance program. Read More

Green tea is often promoted for helping with weight loss. But does it really work? Here we explore the truth behind green tea and weight. Read More

Many people want weight loss yesterday. As a result, they lose too much too fast. Taking this approach can create negative effects both short and long-term. Here are a few of those effects, along with some tips for a healthier weight loss journey. Read More

Becoming more present can provide value to many different areas of your life. But can it help you lose weight? Find out in our latest blog. Read More

There is a common misconception that cardio is the best and only way to lose weight. But you can help clients reach their weight loss goals sooner with strength training sessions in addition to regular cardio. Read More

Childhood obesity continues to rise. Could personal trainers be the ones who help turn this trend around? In this article, we answer this question in-depth. We also provide a few strategies to help prevent and overcome obesity in children. Read More

Your job as a trainer is to create an exercise plan that helps clients hit their fitness goals. If their goal is weight loss, talking to them about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) can help as well. Here’s why. Read More

Knowing how to match workouts to proper fueling for maximum weight loss and muscle gain isn't intuitive. Your clients likely have no idea how to do it. It's up to you as a trainer to guide them through the healthy, productive, but slow and steady approach to losing weight and getting stronger. Read More

What is the secret to fat loss? Cardio, calories in/calories out, or some other variation? Get the details here in our latest article on the ISSA blog. Read More

You and your client have hit a wall. Weight loss just isn't happening. What do you do? Before you let your client give up in frustration, consider these four weight loss roadblocks that not everyone knows about, not even most trainers. Read More

The right DNA test for your clients can help you understand their natural tendency to lose or gain weight. Learn how to use this information to create personalized plans that will help clients get healthier and reach weight loss goals more effectively. Read More