--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (56) description: For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (56) ---   [![NASM](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Nasm_December2018/images/logo186x62.png)](https://blog.nasm.org) - [NASM.org](https://www.nasm.org) - [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) - [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) - [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) - [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) - [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) - [Workout Plans](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) - [Wellness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 17 The One Where We Talk HIIT and Sit](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-17-CPT-Podcast.png?width=723&name=Ep_-17-CPT-Podcast.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [HIIT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/hiit) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: The One Where We Talk HIIT and SIT](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | December 12, 2019 In this episode, Rick discusses the differences in Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the benefits of both including: [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) [![two bodybuilders](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/afm_nasm_opt1.jpg?width=723&name=afm_nasm_opt1.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/phase-3-opt-model) [American Fitness Magazine](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/american-fitness-magazine) [Hypertrophy](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/hypertrophy) [OPT Model](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/opt-model) ## [Muscular Development for Bodybuilders](http://blog.nasm.org/phase-3-opt-model) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | December 9, 2019 "Most of my training in my adult life has been with the Phase 3 guidelines. I just didn’t know it until I became certified with NASM 15 years ago,” says Aaron Guy, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS, and competitor with the National Physique Committee. “Hypertrophy ... 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For a few weeks, I had one of my clients message me everything they ate along with their exercise routine outside of the gym. We're talking times, ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/one-question-to-ask-clients-to-help-them-change-behavior) [![client doing active recovery](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Corrective-Exercise-Sleep-and-Recovery.jpg?width=723&name=Corrective-Exercise-Sleep-and-Recovery.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/the-importance-of-sleep-and-recovery) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [Recovery](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/recovery) ## [The Importance of Sleep and Recovery](http://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/the-importance-of-sleep-and-recovery) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | November 19, 2019 When we think of corrective exercise, we often picture the process of trying to correct a less than optimal movement pattern with rolling, lengthening, activation, and integration techniques. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/the-importance-of-sleep-and-recovery) [![](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NASM-Edge-app.jpg?width=723&name=NASM-Edge-app.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/nasm-edge/introducing-nasm-cpt-exam-prep-on-nasm-edge) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) ## [Introducing NASM-CPT EXAM PREP, available exclusively on the EDGE App](http://blog.nasm.org/nasm-edge/introducing-nasm-cpt-exam-prep-on-nasm-edge) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | November 18, 2019 Getting ready for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam? Running out of favors asking your significant other/roommate/relative/friend/all of the above to help you with exam prep? Reached both ends of the Internet searching for study tips and tricks? [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/nasm-edge/introducing-nasm-cpt-exam-prep-on-nasm-edge) [![bowl of carrots, broccoli, and rice](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5-Things-to-Know-About-Metabolism.jpg?width=723&name=5-Things-to-Know-About-Metabolism.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/5-things-to-know-about-metabolism) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [5 Things You Need to Know About Your Metabolism](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/5-things-to-know-about-metabolism) ![Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Brad-Dieter_avatar_1562022887-110x110.png) [Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) | November 18, 2019 Become an expert in metabolism, diets, and a whole range of nutritional components with a Nutrition Certification from NASM. We often hear people say, “I have a slow metabolism” or “they just have a fast metabolism,” and we all nod our head in agreement. ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/5-things-to-know-about-metabolism) [![Female NASM trainer assisting male client with foam roller stretch on glutes](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Self-Myofascial-Release-1-750x500.jpg?width=723&name=Self-Myofascial-Release-1-750x500.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercises-for-knee-pain) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Joint Health](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/joint-health) ## [Exercises for Knee Pain](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercises-for-knee-pain) ![Adam Annaccone](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Adam-Annaccone_avatar_1565894559-110x110.jpg) [Adam Annaccone](http://blog.nasm.org/author/adam-annaccone) | November 13, 2019 Knee pain is common in physically active males and females. According to a new clinical guideline in the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy examining patellofemoral pain, approximately 25% of individuals will suffer from idiopathic (no specific onset) ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercises-for-knee-pain) [![A Gym With Workout Equipment](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fitness-Tech.jpg?width=723&name=Fitness-Tech.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness-professionals/make-fitness-tech-your-business) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [American Fitness Magazine](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/american-fitness-magazine) ## [Fitness Tech: It’s Time to Make It Your Business](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness-professionals/make-fitness-tech-your-business) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | November 12, 2019 As an early adopter of fitness technology, Ted Vickey, PhD, once conducted a survey of about 200 fitness professionals. “The thing that I found most shocking was that trainers use technology for themselves, but they don’t yet use it for their clients,” ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness-professionals/make-fitness-tech-your-business) [![Renee Pickett doing some sort of split jump](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Renee-Pickett-9-1024x861.jpg?width=723&name=Renee-Pickett-9-1024x861.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/certified-personal-trainer-qa-renee-pickett) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Q & A](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/q-a) ## [Certified Personal Trainer Q&A: Renee Pickett](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/certified-personal-trainer-qa-renee-pickett) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | November 11, 2019 Each month, we'll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who's making a difference in their community. For November, we spoke with Renee Pickett, a Health and Fitness Motivational Speaker, a STRONG by Zumba Master Trainer, and ... 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She’s late again. This is not ... 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