ISSA Blog Articles

Teaching yoga is a great way to grow your fitness career. One way to prepare yourself for this training role is to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Here’s how to earn this credibility-boosting designation.

Creating effective fitness programs for trauma survivors requires specialized knowledge and thoughtful planning. Discover how to design workouts that promote both physical progress and emotional safety for clients with trauma histories.

Corrective exercise is a big trend in fitness right now, but do you know what it really means? Before getting certified, be sure you understand what a corrective exercise specialist does and how they work with clients.

Clients want bigger glutes for different reasons—performance, aesthetics—but regardless of the reason, glute training is popular. As a glute specialist, you’ll be able to offer something other trainers can’t: results.

There is no one “best” running coach certification. Instead, it’s more about finding the one that is the best for you. Here are several factors to consider.

Some health professionals focus solely on nutrition. Others have made a career out of fitness and creating workout programs. But why not do both? Maximize your potential with nutrition AND personal training. Here's what you need to know.

Are you interested in hiring a personal trainer or becoming one? If so, it’s helpful to know exactly what they do. Here are a few of the job functions of a personal trainer, plus their salary, education and training, and more.

What does it take to become the best of the best? Head to the blog where we explain the different trainer levels what they mean for your opportunities as a personal trainer.

The steps to become a personal trainer are straightforward, but they do require commitment and time. Be sure you’re ready to do what it takes to be an outstanding personal trainer, then learn the steps and put them into action.

Speed isn’t just for runners or athletes! Check out this blog post to find out how you can get all your clients to use and benefit from exercises to improve speed.

Being a runner, even a really good runner, isn’t enough to be a good running coach. The best are skilled and trained in the art of coaching. They get to know their clients and take their role seriously. Before hiring or considering becoming a running coach, learn what it takes to be a good one.

Personal training courses cover a wide variety of fitness topics. The information they provide can help you become a more effective trainer or simply improve your own fitness results. But what exactly do you learn in a personal training certification program?