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Mind Over Muscle: Psychological Components of Fitness
Mind Over Muscle: Psychological Components of Fitness

Mental preparation can enhance performance and help clients achieve better physical results. Up your game with these tips to harness the power of your brain, here on the blog.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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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...

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.

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!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, What is the most important factor in workout success?
What is the most important factor in workout success?

Football coaching legend Vince Lombardi is credited with the famous quote 'Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.' Well, not only is the source of the quote misplaced, so, too, is the message. So then what is the real message and bottom line?

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