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ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Stability Ball Exercises—Build Muscle, Balance, & Endurance
Stability Ball Exercises - Build Muscle, Balance, & Endurance

Unstable surface training is great for improving balance and performance. Try implementing these stability ball exercises and take your client's results to the next level.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Busy Schedule? Trainer Tips on How to Fit in Your Workout

Fitting in a workout isn't always easy, especially when you have a busy day. What can you do to help your clients find time to exercise, no matter how packed their schedule? Here are a few simple options.

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Personal trainers use many tools to help clients improve their fitness. One that works to get (and keep) them in the right mindset is positive psychology. Here are a few techniques for boosting a client's optimism, which means better training results.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Treadmill Running vs Outdoor Running: Find Your Ideal Run

The battle of running platforms: Running on the treadmill or outdoor running—which one is better for your client? Review these benefits and considerations.

 ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, Fitness Foods: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart

With continued research, the link between diet and heart health continues to grow. Check out what a heart-healthy diet looks like and how to keep heart disease at bay through nutritional lifestyle choices.

How to Maximize Your Success with Clients

Your ability to change client behavior is a critical part of your success as a personal trainer. Check out this article to learn how to get the best results every time.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, How to Use Commitment Devices with Personal Training Clients

If a client is going to reach their fitness goals, commitment is necessary. But how do you get them to stick with your training program no matter what? These commitment devices can help—and they may not be what you think!

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 6 Essential Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Want to help your running clients move better, feel better, perform better? You can start by helping them build strong, healthy hips.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, 7 Bodyweight Back Exercises to Build Strength, Reduce Injury

You can do bodyweight exercises at home, in a hotel room, or even in the park. Which movements are best at strengthening the back? Here are seven to add to your workout.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Nutrition, Creatine Supplements for Exercise: What You Need to Know

Athletes are always on the lookout for a competitive edge. Something to make them run faster, jump higher, and beat out the competition. Here's what you need to know about the potential creatine supplementation has on overall fitness and performance.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Protein, Protein Snacks on the Go—Tips for Upping Protein Intake

Snacking healthfully isn't always easy with a busy lifestyle, so help your clients plan ahead. These tasty, simple, and on-the-go snacks will allow them to bring protein wherever they go.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, Indoor Cycling, Beginner's Guide to Indoor Cycling: Calorie Burn + Strength

Interested in taking a cycling class but don't know what to expect? Want to use a stationary bike at home but unsure about how to train? In this beginner's guide to indoor cycling, you'll learn everything you need to know about this fun fitness method.