National Academy of Sports Medicine

National Academy of Sports Medicine
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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NASM CPT Podcast

The NASM-CPT Podcast: How Mindfulness is Training for the Brain

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Dr. Kaman Hung, DHSc., is a physical education teacher, coach, and an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. His area of expertise in health science is mindfulness. He joins Rick today to discuss mindfulness and acknowledges that the best time to start a ...
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Nutrition

5 Nutritious Meals for Healthy Cooking at Home

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National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Even though your at-home life might seem a little bland right now, you can still count on some healthy, flavorful meals to provide a little spice. Alongside proper meal prep practices, these can be a game changer. Using the content derived from our free ...
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CPT COVID-19

NASM Provides Free Resource Guide for Fitness Professionals During COVID-19

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NASM CPT Podcast

The NASM-CPT Podcast: The Mental Side of Health For Trainers

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Dr. Rachel Goldman joins Rick as a special guest discussing mental health during the times of COVID-19 and how CPTs can support themselves and their clients. What is within our scope of practice and when we should direct someone to a mental health ...
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CPT online personal training

Building Your Personal Training Business with EDGE

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
As gyms temporarily adjust hours or suspend services, and we all protect our global health through social distancing, trainers are required to come up with creative alternatives to their regular in-person training. Because of the circumstances, virtual ...
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wellness

Coping with Pressure, Anxiety and Adversity in Uncertain Times

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National Academy of Sports Medicine |
One of the big things that separate high-performance athletes from the rest of us is their ability to cope with the anxieties of competition on a regular basis. But the secret to their success isn't a secret!
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NASM CPT Podcast

The NASM-CPT Podcast: How to Virtually Train Clients in a COVID-19 World

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National Academy of Sports Medicine |
With the state of our world and industry in flux with the effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the NASM-CPT Podcast and host Rick Richey wanted to help in the way we know how - by talking about it and offering advice.
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Workout Plans

Great At Home 15 and 30 minute workouts

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National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Here are two great workouts in two convenient time-frames that can be performed just about anywhere and will help to you and your clients stay active and moving. And if you hadn't heard, NASM has a free course on designing optimal at-home workouts. And a ...
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Workout Plans

3 Workouts for anywhere you are

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Have limited space and even less equipment to workout? Consider these three Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) workouts that you can do almost anywhere.
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NASM CPT Podcast

The NASM-CPT Podcast: A Review of Functional Human Anatomy Part 3

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Functional anatomy helps us better understand produce, reduce, and stabilize forces along with their joint actions. In this episode Rick talks about the core musculature including the “inner unit” of the core that helps stabilize the spine.
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