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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (54)
description: For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings.  (54)
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## [Moving Meditations: A Wellness Upgrade](http://blog.nasm.org/wellness/moving-meditations)

[Lisa Quigley](http://blog.nasm.org/author/lisa-quigley) |  January 14, 2020

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## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: Stabilization Endurance Training](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-20)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  January 9, 2020

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## [Customize Winter Workouts to Prep Clients for Snow and Ice Sports](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/customize-winter-workouts-to-prep-clients-for-snow-and-ice-sports)

[Krista Popowych](http://blog.nasm.org/author/krista-popowych) |  January 9, 2020

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## [A Matter of Taste: Why Some People Eat More](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/why-some-people-eat-more)

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[Alexandra Williams, MA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/alexandra-williams) |  January 8, 2020

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## [The COMPLETE Personal Trainer - A Guide](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/the-complete-personal-trainer)

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[April Durrett](http://blog.nasm.org/author/april-durrett) |  January 6, 2020

 Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine.

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## [Certified Personal Trainer Q&A: Shane Lee](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/certified-personal-trainer-qa-shane-lee)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  January 3, 2020

 Each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who’s making a difference in their community. For December, we spoke with Shane Lee, a race car driver who was recently certified as an NASM personal trainer. Here’s ...

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## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: The Listener Question Episode](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-19)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  January 2, 2020

 In this episode, Rick Richey doesn’t just focus on one topic but covers several questions that listeners have submitted over the past few months. Here are a few questions that get addressed during this episode:

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## [How to Use a Foam Roller](http://blog.nasm.org/foam-rolling-smr/how-to-use-a-foam-roller)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  January 2, 2020

 The foam rolling market has exploded with rollers that have different shapes, densities, textures, and designs. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique that is commonly used by Corrective Exercise Specialists. It wasn’t until just recently ...

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## [New Year, New Clients, New Assessment Questions](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/nutritional-assessment-questions)

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[Alexandra Williams, MA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/alexandra-williams) |  December 31, 2019

 Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine. “Without objective information to work from, coaching a client to better health and wellness is like throwing darts blindfolded and hoping one will eventually hit a bull’s-eye,” ...

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## [A Guide to NASM's Corrective Exercise Continuum (CEx)](http://blog.nasm.org/ces/a-guide-to-nasms-corrective-exercise-continuum)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  December 30, 2019

 Corrective Exercises are all about helping people move and feel better whether it’s while working out or just living their everyday life. In order to accomplish this, it requires a true and in-depth understanding of four phases that comprise the ...

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