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Overactive and Underactive Muscles Part 2: Excessive Forward Lean and Low Back Arch

National Academy of Sports Medicine October 3, 2019 0

You asked for it – you got it! This is part two of three episodes (listen to part one here) where the topic of over- and underactive muscles will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the overhead squat assessment:

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Overactive and Underactive Muscles: FEET TURN OUT - KNEES MOVE IN

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 26, 2019 0

According to listener feedback and requests, a discussion on over- and underactive muscles was the most popular request. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where this topic will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the ...

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How to Perform an Overhead Squat Assessment (OSA)

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 19, 2019 0

As a CPT, in order to develop a solid program for clients, you must first take them through a complete assessment battery. The information you collect from flexibility, strength, performance, postural and cardiovascular testing of clients will help you ...

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The Importance of Being Certified

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 19, 2019 0

As an independent gym owner, I get monthly inquiries from uncertified personal trainers who have been training for many … many… years that have decided not to renew their certification. Yet they still wish to train out of my facility. Below is a small ...

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Abdominal Hollowing Vs. Bracing

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 12, 2019 0

Abdominal hollowing (or the draw-in maneuver) and abdominal bracing are both incorporated by therapists, trainers, and other exercise specialists to benefit persons with lumbar instability (Vaičienė, Berškienė, Slapsinskaite, Mauricienė, & Razon, 2018). ...

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Certified Personal Trainer Q&A: Ashley Williams

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 10, 2019 1

Each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who’s making a difference in their community. For September, we spoke with Ashley Williams NASM-CPT, FNS, and CES who overcame unthinkable obstacles, and in the process, ...

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The NASM-CPT Podcast: Integrated Flexibility Continuum

National Academy of Sports Medicine September 5, 2019 0

NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum are as follows:

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The NASM-CPT Podcast: Core Training Overview

National Academy of Sports Medicine August 29, 2019 0

Even the biggest bodybuilder with the best set of “Abs” may have a weak core as storied in this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast. Rick talks about the biggest person he’s ever met in real life and how his core stabilization system was … less than ...

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CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER Q&A: Daniel Stein

National Academy of Sports Medicine August 24, 2019 0

Each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who’s making a difference in their community. For August, we spoke with Daniel Stein, NASM-CPT, and founder of Special Strong, a company that helps children and adults ...

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The NASM-CPT Podcast: Bones!

National Academy of Sports Medicine August 22, 2019 0

This episode is a review of the skeletal systems. Anatomy only! No ROM or joint actions. Today Rick talks about the bones themselves, names, locations, and mnemonics to help remember and recall their names. This is a high-level overview, so we will just ...

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Overactive and Underactive Muscles Part 2: Excessive Forward Lean and Low Back Arch

Overactive and Underactive Muscles: FEET TURN OUT - KNEES MOVE IN

How to Perform an Overhead Squat Assessment (OSA)

The Importance of Being Certified

Abdominal Hollowing Vs. Bracing

Certified Personal Trainer Q&A: Ashley Williams

The NASM-CPT Podcast: Integrated Flexibility Continuum

The NASM-CPT Podcast: Core Training Overview

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER Q&A: Daniel Stein

The NASM-CPT Podcast: Bones!

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