--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | CPT (18) description: CPT | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (18) ---   [![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) [![stationary bike riders doing carpal tunnel stretches](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-104487290-Wrist-Carpal-Tunnel-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock-104487290-Wrist-Carpal-Tunnel-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-corrective-exercise-programming-wrist) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [stretching](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/stretching) ## [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Stretches: Corrective Exercise for the Wrist](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-corrective-exercise-programming-wrist) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 22, 2017 Wrist injuries are very common. This is especially true for those on the ice and snow, and also in wheeled sports and activities such as skating and skateboarding in more recent years. In fact, wrist injuries are the second most common type of upper ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-corrective-exercise-programming-wrist) [![Athletes doing plans inside basketball gym](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sympath.jpg?width=723&name=sympath.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-overtraining-selecting-proper-modality-maximize-recovery) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Overtraining](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-overtraining-selecting-proper-modality-maximize-recovery) [Bryan D. Burnstein, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, NASM-CES, PES, FNS, USAW](http://blog.nasm.org/author/bryan-d-burnstein-ms-lat-atc-cscs-nasm-ces-pes-fns-usaw) | September 21, 2017 A successful sports performance program may be summarized by two primary outcomes; athlete availability and athlete durability. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the sports performance professional to ensure the program is designed and implemented ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-overtraining-selecting-proper-modality-maximize-recovery) [![athletes doing forward lunge inside industrial gym](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20lunge.jpg?width=723&name=the%20lunge.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/lunge-effective-lower-body-training-exercise) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Training Benefits](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/training-benefits) ## [The Lunge - An Effective Lower Body Training Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/lunge-effective-lower-body-training-exercise) ![Rich Fahmy, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Rich-Fahmy-MS-NASM-CPT-CES-PES_avatar_1573077751-110x110.jpg) [Rich Fahmy, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES](http://blog.nasm.org/author/rich-fahmy-ms-nasm-cpt-ces-pes) | September 17, 2017 The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving! We’ll discuss ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/lunge-effective-lower-body-training-exercise) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: What type of messaging gets students to exercise?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-type-messaging-gets-students-exercise) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 8, 2017 Communicating what can be gained from exercising versus what might be lost from not exercising can impact participation. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-type-messaging-gets-students-exercise) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: Do external cues help form exercise habits?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-external-cues-help-form-exercise-habits) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 8, 2017 See what types of cues can help make exercise a lasting habit. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-external-cues-help-form-exercise-habits) [![Group fitness class and people with yoga balls between feet](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/odd.jpg?width=723&name=odd.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/trainers-clients-odd-looking-exercises) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) ## [Why do trainers have clients do odd looking exercises?](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/trainers-clients-odd-looking-exercises) [Brian Kent, NASM-CPT, CES, PES](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brian-kent-nasm-cpt-ces-pes) | September 8, 2017 Ah yes, the “Why are they doing that?” remark. We've all seen it. Somewhere in "Training Land" a trainer is making a client do some movement that looks, well, rather ridiculous. It might even look so odd that the untrained eye or mind might wonder, "What ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/trainers-clients-odd-looking-exercises) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: Will a single training session improve a client’s body image?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-will-single-training-session-improve-clients-sense-strength-leanness) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 7, 2017 Can a single session of resistance training or cardio improve a client’s body image? And if so, for how long? [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-will-single-training-session-improve-clients-sense-strength-leanness) [![A man using ropes in a gym](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-615107456sized-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock-615107456sized-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/training-client-cant-get-exercise-technique-right) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) ## [What to Do When a Training Client Can’t Get the Exercise Technique Right](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/training-client-cant-get-exercise-technique-right) [Amanda Vogel, MA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/amanda-vogel-ma) | August 10, 2017 If you’ve ever struggled to teach a client a particular exercise that they just aren’t getting, you know how frustrating it can feel—for both of you. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/training-client-cant-get-exercise-technique-right) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [Research in Review: Full or Partial Back Squat- Which Activates the Muscles More?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-full-partial-back-squat-activates-muscles) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | August 8, 2017 See how muscle activation differs (or doesn’t) between the partial and full back squat. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-full-partial-back-squat-activates-muscles) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [warm-up](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/warm-up) ## [Research in Review: Does Foam Rolling Increase Arterial Blood Flow?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-foam-rolling-increase-arterial-blood-flow) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | August 8, 2017 See how foam rolling was shown to improve blood flow to targeted muscles for an extended amount of time, and the implications for warm-up and cool down benefits. 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