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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (69)
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## [What is the IT Band? Correcting Common Misconceptions](https://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/misconceptions-of-the-it-band)

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[Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  March 21, 2018

 If you were to research IT band problems every day for the next year, there is a good chance you will accumulate over 365 different articles on causes, approaches to treatment, and quick fixes. Many of these articles would explain how the IT band

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## [Off Ice Training for Hockey Goalies](https://blog.nasm.org/fitness/off-ice-training-for-hockey-goalies)

[Michael Yaremko](https://blog.nasm.org/author/michael-yaremko) |  March 9, 2018

 Minimize Injury Potential – Maximize Performance! When someone says that you have potential, they are really saying, “You could be great, but you aren’t right now.” Athletes typically don’t ever want to hear these words, especially goalies, but it is an ...

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## [Injury Prevention for Ice Hockey: Keeping your team on the ice and in the game.](https://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/injury-prevention-for-ice-hockey-keeping-your-team-on-the-ice-and-in-the-game)

[Michael Yaremko](https://blog.nasm.org/author/michael-yaremko) |  February 16, 2018

 Avoiding non-contact injuries with corrective exercise can help keep your hockey team on the ice and in the game.

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## [A Breakdown of Bicep Tendonitis](https://blog.nasm.org/a-breakdown-of-bicep-tendonitis)

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[Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  February 14, 2018

 You've probably heard the term biceps tendonitis as gym members highlight an ache or pain at the front of their shoulder. But what is biceps tendonitis and what can be done to avoid it?

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## [Research in Review: Does a caring fitness staff play a role in member motivation and retention?](https://blog.nasm.org/research-study/research-in-review-does-a-caring-fitness-staff-play-a-role-in-member-motivation-and-retention)

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[Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  February 13, 2018

 Simple friendly staff interactions might just be the motivation members need to keep exercising and coming back to your fitness center.

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## [The Value of VO2 – Health Measure or Performance Marker?](https://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/the-value-of-vo2-health-measure-or-performance-marker)

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[Fabio Comana](https://blog.nasm.org/author/fabio-comana) |  February 13, 2018

 The Nordic combined, a combination of cross-country skiing and jumping was one of the original five sports at the first-ever Winter Olympics held in France in 1924. To this day, endurance sports like the biathlon, cross country skiing and the Nordic ...

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## [Injury Prevention Strategies for Figure Skating](https://blog.nasm.org/winter-sports/injury-prevention-strategies-figure-skating)

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 Figure skaters are grace and skill on ice. These athletes’ determination, athleticism, and work ethic cannot be overstated, as the sport of competitive figure skating is both physically and mentally demanding. It is through undeniable grit, dedication, ...

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## [Adding Corporate Fitness to Your Personal Training Business](https://blog.nasm.org/business-of-fitness/adding-corporate-fitness-to-your-personal-training-business)

[Nino Magaddino](https://blog.nasm.org/author/nino-magaddino) |  January 29, 2018

 With increasing healthcare costs for businesses across the United States, the need for fitness and wellness professionals continues to grow. Fortunately, many businesses have decided to approve corporate fitness and wellness programs to lower healthcare ...

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## [I Sit All Day Long and Everything Aches.](https://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/i-sit-all-day-long-and-everything-aches)

[DeWayne Smith, MS, NASM-CES, PES, CNC](https://blog.nasm.org/author/dewayne-smith-ms-nasm-ces-pes-cnc) |  January 27, 2018

 Let’s face it, at one point or another, we’ve all had to sit for extended periods of time, looking at, or working on something in front of us. Whether it was in high school math class, Intro to Athletic Training in our undergraduate program, or our ...

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## [Hockey Training: A Sports Performance Perspective](https://blog.nasm.org/winter-sports/sports-performance-training-hockey)

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 Hockey is arguably the quintessential competitive sport of the cold weather season. Here we'll discuss the unique demands of ice hockey and how sports performance professionals can safely and effectively implement conditioning programs to maximize an ...

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