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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Kyle Stull (3)
description: Kyle Stull, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Master Instructor, is a faculty instructor for NASM. Kyle is also an Adjunct Professor for Concordia University Chicago. (3)
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# Kyle Stull

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Kyle Stull, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Master Instructor, is a faculty instructor for NASM. Kyle is also an Adjunct Professor for Concordia University Chicago.

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### Recent Posts

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## [Optimizing Thoracic Spine Mobility with Corrective Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/ces/optimizing-thoracic-spine-mobility-with-corrective-exercise)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  January 17, 2018

 Thoracic mobility has become a buzzword over the last several years. This is likely due to the constant barrage of messages dealing with functional movement and mobility versus stability, along with the increased popularity of many movement-based ...

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## [Research in Review: Will Weighing In Every Day Improve Weight Control Behaviors?](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/research-in-review-will-weighing-in-every-day-improve-weight-control-behaviors)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  January 5, 2018

 With weight loss being one of the common goals for clients, will recommending a daily visit to the scale improve their results? See what this study found.

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## [Research in Review: SMR or Static Stretching for the ROM Win with Overhead Athletes?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-in-review-smr-or-static-stretching-rom-overhead-athletes)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  December 26, 2017

 Does using self-myofascial release (SMR), static stretching, or a combination of both, improve range of motion (ROM) for overhead athletes? See what the results were for these softball players.

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## [Exercises for Relieving Foot Pain](http://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/achy-holiday-feet-try-corrective-exercises-relieving-foot-pain)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  December 8, 2017

 Foot pain can be one of the most debilitating types of pain and discomfort for both the average individual and the athlete alike. To put it simply, when your feet hurt, everything hurts. The foot is essentially the

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## [Research in Review: Does a Shortened Hip Flexor Limit the Hip Extensor and Lower Extremity Biomechanics?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-shortened-hip-flexor-limit-hip-extensor-lower-extremity-biomechanics)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  October 8, 2017

 Using the overhead squat assessment as one of the series of assessments, this study examined the affect of hip flexor length on lower extremity strength, activation and biomechanics.

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## [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Stretches: Corrective Exercise for the Wrist](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-corrective-exercise-programming-wrist)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  September 22, 2017

 Wrist injuries are very common. This is especially true for those on the ice and snow, and also in wheeled sports and activities such as skating and skateboarding in more recent years. In fact, wrist injuries are the second most common type of upper ...

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## [Research in Review: What type of messaging gets students to exercise?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-type-messaging-gets-students-exercise)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  September 8, 2017

 Communicating what can be gained from exercising versus what might be lost from not exercising can impact participation.

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## [Research in Review: Do external cues help form exercise habits?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-external-cues-help-form-exercise-habits)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  September 8, 2017

 See what types of cues can help make exercise a lasting habit.

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## [Research in Review: Will a single training session improve a client’s body image?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-will-single-training-session-improve-clients-sense-strength-leanness)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  September 7, 2017

 Can a single session of resistance training or cardio improve a client’s body image? And if so, for how long?

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## [Research in Review: Full or Partial Back Squat- Which Activates the Muscles More?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-full-partial-back-squat-activates-muscles)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  August 8, 2017

 See how muscle activation differs (or doesn’t) between the partial and full back squat.

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