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ARE PARTIAL REPS A WASTE OF TIME?
By BRAD DIETER In the world of training, there are a lot of different ways to execute a given exercise. For example, a single exercise like a squat can have an almost infinite number of variations even though it may always be considered a squat.There are regular back...
YBell Unique Exercises
Posted by Casey Stenehjem The YBell’s award-winning multiple-handle design allows you to perform novel exercises and complexes that aren’t possible with traditional fitness equipment. 3 Unique Exercises You Can Only Perform With YBells Maybe you've had a chance...
CORRECTIVE EXERCISES FOR BETTER STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Corrective exercise isn’t just about coming back from an injury, although it certainly can help. Corrective exercise could be the missing element in your client’s program that could take their performance and results from good to great.Through...
THE TRX METHOD: BODYWEIGHT
Training for the Masses More Results, Less Hassle As a former ballet dancer turned personal trainer, and member of TRX Training’s Master Instructor cadre for almost 15 years now, I’ve been participating in bodyweight training for most of my life. It’s my favourite...
WHAT IS STEADY-STATE CARDIO?
By Nicole Golden We are approaching the end of another year and many of us are thinking about adopting a healthier lifestyle as we approach the new year. Are you in this group looking to improve your health as we approach 2023?Perhaps you feel somewhat intimidated and...
MUSCLE PAIN: CAUSES, STRETCHES, AND STRENGTH EXERCISES
By Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! Most people experience some type of muscle pain at some point in their lives. 60-85% of the population has had some type of nonspecific muscle pain in their back at some point in their lives (Krismer and van Tulder 2007).Even...
HOW TO NAIL BODYBUILDING POSES
By Andre Adams Stay updated with NASM Whenever we think about bodybuilding competitions, we tend to immediately think about the physique, training, and dieting regimen. One thing many competitors and coaches often overlook is how posing and stage presence can impact...
MAKE YOUR 2023 WELLNESS PLAN
By Darlene Marshall Stay Updated with NASM! It’s nearly the New Year and for many people, this moment of transition inspires self-reflection and a look toward what’s next. Often the new calendar year means resolutions and intense goal setting; yet, for many, the last...
EATING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI The beginning of every new year always starts with a resolution to eat healthier, right? And the origin of said resolution derives from the back-to-back holidays that occur between October through December. If you aren’t tempted to snack on your...
How to Craft Creative HIIT Classes for Group Fitness
Posted by Lynne Skilton-Hayes High-intensity interval training (HIIT) continues to be a staple in group fitness classes. A high-intensity bout of work followed by a short rest period, repeated several times, gets results—and everyone likes results! How can you take...
GREEN TEA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. There even might be a high probability you start your day with a cup or need it to soothe your stomach after a filling meal this holiday season.Tea has been a staple item for...
BEST TONING EXERCISES FOR WOMEN
By Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! For people who say they want to “get toned,” it might be more apt to say that they are generally referring to wanting to decrease body fat and increase muscle mass to improve the visibility of their muscles for a more fit and...