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# National Academy of Sports Medicine

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Since 1987 the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been the global leader in delivering evidence-based certifications and advanced specializations to health and fitness professionals. Our products and services are scientifically and clinically proven. They are revered and utilized by leading brands and programs around the world and have launched thousands of successful careers.

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## [Say Yes to Yoga! A Complementary Activity for You and Your Personal Training Clients.](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/say-yes-yoga-complementary-activity-personal-training-clients)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  May 12, 2014

 Yoga can offer your current clients added benefits and bring in new faces. Here’s how to get on the path to your own yoga practice.

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## [Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts: The Delicious Truth About Dark Chocolate](https://blog.nasm.org/holiday-fitness/delicious-truth-dark-chocolate)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  February 13, 2014

 By Brian Sutton MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Have you ever wondered if dark chocolate is actually heart healthy? According to many news reports, dark chocolate appears to have many properties to help combat heart disease (1). Can this actually be true or ...

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## [Mixed Phase Winter Sports Circuit](https://blog.nasm.org/workout-plans/mixed-phase-winter-sports-circuit)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  February 9, 2014

 Incorporate the Rush of Winter Sports into Client Workouts How can you translate the excitement and appeal of winter sports into your client’s workouts? How about incorporating winter sports training moves into a themed circuit using a mixed phase ...

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## [Train Like an Elite Winter Athlete](https://blog.nasm.org/winter-sports/train-like-elite-winter-athlete)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  February 6, 2014

 By Brian Sutton MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES The first Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC on the plains of Olympia (1). This year some of the world’s greatest athletes will gather to compete for winter gold. While much has changed since the ancient ...

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  December 18, 2013

 By Sam Hutchison CES, CPT, NASM-CPT The seasons have changed, and for some of us it means below freezing temperatures and snow on the ground—not the most ideal conditions for exercising and physical activity. Fortunately, you don’t have to limit yourself ...

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## [Elbow Injuries in Throwing Sports](https://blog.nasm.org/ces/elbow-injuries-throwing-sports)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  December 17, 2013

 By Sam Hutchison NASM-CPT, CES, PES "In today’s highly competitive sports environment, elbow injuries are prevalent for overhead throwing athletes (i.e., baseball and football) at all levels of playing. Although this may be as mild as a sore elbow, it ...

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  October 24, 2013

 By Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS Employment for personal trainers is expected to continue growing at a faster than average rate compared to other industries.

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## [Physiological Consequences of Extreme Aerobic Activity](https://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/physiological-consequences-extreme-aerobic-activity)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  October 21, 2013

 By Brian Sutton MS, MA, PES, CES, NASM-CPT Most people are concerned with not getting enough exercise. But for some individuals the opposite may hold true. Some individuals exercise to extremes and may inadvertently be damaging their body. The old ...

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## [Knee strength for females: Look to the hip for answers](https://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/knee-strength-females-look-hip-answers)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  September 23, 2013

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