--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (59) description: For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (59) ---   [![NASM](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Nasm_December2018/images/logo186x62.png)](https://blog.nasm.org) - [NASM.org](https://www.nasm.org) - [Fitness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) - [CPT](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) - [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) - [CES](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) - [Sports Performance](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) - [Workout Plans](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) - [Wellness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) [![a plate of eggs, greens, and toast](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Healthy-Eating.jpg?width=723&name=Healthy-Eating.jpg)](https://blog.nasm.org/how-to-help-clients-change-their-eating-habits) [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) [Behavior Change](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/behavior-change) ## [How to Help Clients Change Their Eating Habits](https://blog.nasm.org/how-to-help-clients-change-their-eating-habits) ![Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Brad-Dieter_avatar_1562022887-110x110.png) [Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) | September 30, 2019 [Read More](https://blog.nasm.org/how-to-help-clients-change-their-eating-habits) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 9 Overactive and Underactive Muscles: Feet Turn Out - Knees Move In](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-9-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-9-1920x1080.png)](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) [Fitness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [Overactive and Underactive Muscles: FEET TURN OUT - KNEES MOVE IN](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | September 26, 2019 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 ... [Read More](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 8 The Importance of Being Certified](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-8-CPT-Podcast-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=Ep_-8-CPT-Podcast-1920x1080.png)](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) [CPT](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The Importance of Being Certified](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | September 19, 2019 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 ... [Read More](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) [![](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Resiliency-in-Daily-Life.jpg?width=723&name=Resiliency-in-Daily-Life.jpg)](https://blog.nasm.org/behavior-change-and-motivation/resilience-based-thinking) [wellness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/wellness) ## [Incorporating Resilience Based Thinking in Daily Life](https://blog.nasm.org/behavior-change-and-motivation/resilience-based-thinking) ![Dana Bender](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Dana-Bender_avatar_1564156866-110x110.jpg) [Dana Bender](https://blog.nasm.org/author/dana-bender) | September 17, 2019 Resiliency is a highly prevalent topic in today’s culture, as there is an increased understanding that mindset impacts wellbeing. Additionally, as work and life demands have increased in our fast paced society, resiliency has become an important part of ... 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[Read More](https://blog.nasm.org/group-fitness/hybrid-personal-training) [![Chicken and vegetable skewers on grill](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Eating-Healthy-750x500.jpg?width=723&name=Eating-Healthy-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-with-safe-and-healthy-weight-loss) [Fitness](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Weight Loss](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/weight-loss) [Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [3 Simple Rules for Helping Clients with Safe and Healthy Weight Loss](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-with-safe-and-healthy-weight-loss) ![Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Brad-Dieter_avatar_1562022887-110x110.png) [Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) | September 13, 2019 In an era of catchy blogs, celebrity diets, weight loss surgeries, and access to all of the world’s information at your fingertips, managing a client's expectations for safe and healthy weight loss can be a challenge. 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Bracing](https://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-7) ![National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/13442383_10154150083743950_8553850781724889232_n.png) [National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) | September 12, 2019 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, ... 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