--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM (86) description: For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (86) ---   [![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) [![Male holding fruit juice in kitchen with fruits on counter](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ergogenic%20Foods%20for%20Performance%20and%20Health.jpg?width=723&name=Ergogenic%20Foods%20for%20Performance%20and%20Health.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Ergogenic Foods for Performance and Health](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | March 2, 2015 In the field of sports nutrition, supplement companies proudly promote their products, claiming that they have the “magic bullet” for weight loss, weight gain and/or performance enhancement. Many of these products are costly, combined with a number of ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/ergogenic-foods-performance-health) [![Woman with hip joint pain](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Piriformis%20Syndrome.jpg?width=723&name=Piriformis%20Syndrome.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-medicine/piriformis-syndrome-stretches) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [stretching](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/stretching) [Hypertrophy](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/hypertrophy) [Muscles](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/muscles) ## [Piriformis Stretches to Relieve Piriformis Syndrome](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-medicine/piriformis-syndrome-stretches) ![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) | February 20, 2015 Discomfort from too much sitting? Inactive glutes? Buttock and leg pain? Though small in size, the piriformis could have a big impact on keeping the human movement system moving smoothly. Addressing an overactive piriformis may be part of the solution. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-medicine/piriformis-syndrome-stretches) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) ## [Strengthening Your Communication Skills with Clients](http://blog.nasm.org/newletter/strengthening-communication-skills-clients) ![Fabio Comana](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Fabio-Comana_avatar_1431619940-110x110.jpg) [Fabio Comana](http://blog.nasm.org/author/fabio-comana) | February 20, 2015 Are you clicking with your clients? Effective communication is a two-way street, and most of us need a little practice and guidance when it comes to our professional interactions with clients-especially new clients as we dance that awkward ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/newletter/strengthening-communication-skills-clients) [![Loaf of bread with crackers on a wood cutting board](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Carbohydrates-Are%20They%20Really%20That%20Bad%20for%20You.jpg?width=723&name=Carbohydrates-Are%20They%20Really%20That%20Bad%20for%20You.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/carbohydrates-really-bad) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Carbohydrates: Are They Really That Bad For You?](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/carbohydrates-really-bad) [Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | January 23, 2015 A review of some of the most popular diet programs reveals that they fall along a continuum from "anti-carbohydrate” to "anti-fat." The Standard American Diet (SAD) is typically comprised of 43-50% carbs. Low carbohydrate diets have been a popular trend ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/carbohydrates-really-bad) [![male sitting on ground holding knee with anatomy of knee](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Knee%20Biomechanics-What%20is%20Screw%20Home%20Rotation.jpg?width=723&name=Knee%20Biomechanics-What%20is%20Screw%20Home%20Rotation.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/what-is-screw-home-rotation) [Joint Health](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/joint-health) ## [Knee Biomechanics: What is Screw Home Rotation?](http://blog.nasm.org/what-is-screw-home-rotation) ![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) | January 12, 2015 Often we take for granted our body's ability to move. Movement occurs quickly and often without thought. But take a deeper look beneath the surface and you will understand why simple movements, like bending at the knee, require complex interactions ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/what-is-screw-home-rotation) [![0212_facebook.Plate_-750x375](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/0212_facebook.Plate_-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=0212_facebook.Plate_-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/assessing-change-beyond-the-number-on-the-scale) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Weight Loss](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/weight-loss) ## [Assessing Change - Beyond the Number on the Scale](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/assessing-change-beyond-the-number-on-the-scale) ![Stacey Penney](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Stacey-Penney_avatar_1431120755-110x110.jpg) [Stacey Penney](http://blog.nasm.org/author/stacey-penney) | January 11, 2015 When clients want to change their body composition, such as losing fat or gaining lean mass, how will you determine if they are meeting their goals? You can use a weight loss calculator, BMI calculator, skinfold measurements, and more. There are many ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/assessing-change-beyond-the-number-on-the-scale) [![a man stretching on the floor](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/prep%20and%20recovery%20blog%20header.jpg?width=723&name=prep%20and%20recovery%20blog%20header.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/prep-recovery-new-cornerstones-effective-exercise-programming) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) [Recovery](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/recovery) ## [Prep and Recovery: New Cornerstones to Effective Exercise Programming](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/prep-recovery-new-cornerstones-effective-exercise-programming) ![Fabio Comana](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Fabio-Comana_avatar_1431619940-110x110.jpg) [Fabio Comana](http://blog.nasm.org/author/fabio-comana) | December 19, 2014 Looking for optimal exercise training results? What you do before and after could be just as important as the actual training itself. Discover where to focus pre-exercise efforts and what to consider for post-exercise recovery. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/prep-recovery-new-cornerstones-effective-exercise-programming) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Workout Plans](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/workout-plans) ## [30 Minute Workout Programs for Busy Clients](http://blog.nasm.org/workout-plans/30-minute-workout-programs-busy-clients) ![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 15, 2014 Here’s a quick 30-minute workout that will get clients on the road to fitness! These short, effective routines are perfect for online personal trainers who have busy clients that don't have the time to make frequent gym appointments! The biggest excuse ... 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