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AN EXPLANATION OF THE 2ND PHASE OF THE OPT™ MODEL:
By NASM Continuing our discussion of the different phases of training from the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, next, we will be covering Phase 2 of the OPT Model titled Strength Endurance Training. This phase acts as a bridge between our focus on...
DYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES:
By Chris Frederick In a previous blog that compared static vs dynamic stretching, the NASM OPT model delineates what type of stretching is used at specific levels of training clients. This is especially important to know if you're a Stretching and Flexibility Coach....
STRETCHES FOR BEGINNERS: 10 OF THE BEST MOVEMENTS FOR THOSE JUST STARTING:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY A regular stretch routine will help you increase your flexibility, move better overall, and it’s also a great way to de-stress. As a beginner, it’s great to start with basic stretches that don’t require any crazy contortions or weird positions to...
WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: BURN CALORIES AT YOUR OWN PACE:
By Nicole Golden Sedentary behavior as defined as sitting or laying down (either at a desk, computer, television, or video game console) has been on the rise and has continued to increase after the COVID pandemic with the increasing prevalence of virtual/remote work,...
HOW MANY CARBS SHOULD YOU EAT A DAY TO LOSE WEIGHT?:
By Brad Dieter Low carbohydrate diets have become a very popular tool for weight loss over the last several decades. While much of the scientific rationale behind why they are utilized for weight loss, such as the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis, have largely been...
CREATINE EXPLAINED: WHY YOU SHOULD USE IT FOR MUSCLE GROWTH AND MORE:
By Neal Spruce Creatine monohydrate is currently the most effective performance enhancement supplement for persons seeking to improve their high-intensity exercise capacity (i.e., acute performance enhancement including the quality of each training session and...
LACTIC ACID BUILDUP IN MUSCLES: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO GET RID OF IT:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY I have vivid memories of joining my dad as he laid on the ground with his legs elevated after a long run or intense biking session. “What are you doing, dad?” I asked as I wiggled in next to him to copy what he was doing. “Gotta get the lactic acid...
WHY EXERCISE RECOVERY HAS BECOME A VITAL COMPONENT OF FITNESS:
By TRX Recovery—aka what you do to help the body and mind manage the strain of physical activity and stress—isn’t a new concept. Those flimsy white foam rollers have been floating around physical therapy offices for decades. Believe it or not, massage has roots as far...
THE PHARMACOLOGY’S OF EXERCISE: YES, EXERCISE IS MEDICINE!:
By NICHOLAS A. DINUBILE It’s been said, that if all the benefits of exercise could be placed in a single pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world. Scientific evidence continues to mount supporting the numerous medicinal benefits of...
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD EXPLAINED: GROW MUSCLE & STRENGTH TODAY
By Andre Adams With any training regimen the body is always in a state of adaptation. To continuously improve performance over time, your training must be modified to increase the acute variables and progressively overload the muscles. In this blog we will look beyond...
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: COMPOUND WORKOUTS FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Functional training has been a popular training term for decades, and you’ve likely seen the term used recently in gym advertisements, fitness magazines, and social media videos. Unfortunately, sometimes in the fitness industry, a term meant to...
HOW TO TRAIN CLIENTS AFTER COVID-19: TIPS FOR THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL:
DR. SCOTT CHEATHAM Your client has just recovered from COVID-19 and is cleared by the medical professional to return to exercise. The client contacts you to schedule a training session. After scheduling the client, you begin to think of the comprehensive nature of...