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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (19)
description: For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings.  (19)
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## [Plyometrics: Developing Power With Plyometric Exercises](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/developing-power-in-everyday-athletes-with-plyometrics)

[Chris Ecklund, MA, NASM-PES, CSCS, USAW, TPI](http://blog.nasm.org/author/chris-ecklund-ma-nasm-pes-cscs-usaw-tpi) |  March 31, 2022

 Power is the ability to produce large amounts of force quickly. Are there any athletes that would not want to improve their ability to generate power? Or who want to increase their explosive strength?

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## [Understanding Set Point Theory in a Nutrition and Weight Loss Context](http://blog.nasm.org/set-point-theory)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  March 25, 2022

 There is a phenomenon most of us experience in life. We maintain very similar body weight and body shape for years on end and then suddenly it feels like our body’s changed overnight and then we have a new body that we were not expecting.

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## [Overuse Injuries and How to Correct Them](http://blog.nasm.org/overuse-injuries)

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[Nicole Golden](http://blog.nasm.org/author/nicole-golden) |  March 22, 2022

 Do you or your clients complain of bothersome pain in the shoulder, knee, hip, foot? Perhaps you or your client do not remember any sudden injury leading to the pain? It may be described as a pain that moves around and waxes and wanes.

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## [Incorporating Mindfulness into a Wellness Coaching Practice](http://blog.nasm.org/mindfulness-and-wellness-coaching)

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[Dana Bender](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dana-bender) |  March 18, 2022

 In recent years the wellness coaching field has evolved. In fact, you can now become certified in wellness with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. The professional appetite for self-care is increasingly available for all fitness professionals.

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## [How to Clear Your Mind for Sleep: Reasons Why You Can't Get to Bed](http://blog.nasm.org/calm-your-mind-for-sleep)

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[Dr. Allison Brager](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-allison-brager) |  March 18, 2022

 According to the Center for Disease Control, the National Sleep Foundation, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, our nation’s sleep debt is an increasingly pervasive problem.

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## [Using Self-Efficacy to Increase Your Wellness Mindset](http://blog.nasm.org/self-efficacy)

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[Dr. Allison Brager](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-allison-brager) |  March 16, 2022

 In writing this blog about self-efficacy, I am presently undergoing my own experience with bettering my self-efficacy. Every few years, the military makes its officers advance their professional development and personal growth on the glide path to being ...

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## [Vitamin C Overview: Sources, Benefits, & Do You Need to Supplement?](http://blog.nasm.org/vitamin-c-overview)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  March 15, 2022

 We are always told to drink orange juice when we are sick, but why? To increase our levels of Vitamin C of course! But what role does vitamin C play in our health?

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## [Pre-Workout: What Does it Do & Do You Need It?](http://blog.nasm.org/pre-workout-guide)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  March 9, 2022

 Many of us are probably far too familiar with that sluggish feeling that sometimes dawns upon us when it's nearing time to hit the gym. In those cases, we are also probably searching for convenient ways to get a quick energy boost to increase our ...

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## [The 7 Best Exercises to Alleviate Lower Back Pain](http://blog.nasm.org/exercises-for-lower-back-pain)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  March 9, 2022

 If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain, you know that it can be, well, a pain! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducted a National Health Interview survey of 31,997 adults in 2019. Their reports showed that 39% of respondents ...

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## [Sports Injuries: Their Prevention & Treatment](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-injuries-and-prevention)

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[Nicole Golden](http://blog.nasm.org/author/nicole-golden) |  March 4, 2022

 There is nothing quite like the disappointment of excitedly starting an exercise program, preparing for a new season of your favorite sport, or attempting a personal record (PR) only to find yourself injured and on the sidelines. It can also be very ...

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