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## [Foam Rolling Techniques: A 4 Step Formula](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/foam-rolling-techniques-a-4-step-formula)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  July 20, 2017

 Different foam rolling techniques: Why the fuss? It seems as though the best way to foam roll is in the name—roll. Rolling back and forth does have some merit and support from the scientific community. In a recently published review of foam rolling,

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## [Matching Goals and Workout Program: The Key to Meeting Client Expectations](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/matching-goals-workout-programs-client-expectations)

[Ingrid Owen](http://blog.nasm.org/author/ingrid-owen) |  July 6, 2017

 We are in the health and wellness business. Our common denominator is serving a consumer desiring guidance on their journey. Regardless of how you structure your interaction and professional guidance, the first step is

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## [The Dad Bod Workout: Going From Dad Bod to Buff Dad](http://blog.nasm.org/workout-plans/manopause-going-dad-bod-dad-buff)

[Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) |  June 14, 2017

 The "Dad Bod" is a male body type that is described as "softly round." The theory around the “Dad Bod” is that once a man has found a mate and had kids, he doesn't need to worry about maintaining his physique.

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## [How to Increase Hamstring Flexibility With Core Stability Exercises!](http://blog.nasm.org/how-to-increase-hamstring-flexibility)

[Christine Romani-Ruby](http://blog.nasm.org/author/christine-romani-ruby) |  May 27, 2017

 Range of motion is an important part of any conditioning program. Increasing flexibility through training improves joint motion, while a decrease in flexibility results in less motion at the joint. Enhanced flexibility can provide many benefits, including

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## [Tracking Heart Rate Variability to Help Manage Client Stress](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/tracking-heart-rate-variability-help-manage-client-stress)

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[Josh Elsesser](http://blog.nasm.org/author/josh-elsesser) |  April 10, 2017

 Stress is one of the major contributing factors to over 60% of all human illness and disease1. So it’s not surprising that stress is also preventing your personal training clients from achieving the results that they are working so hard for.

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## [Fitness Evaluations: Keeping Goals on Track](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/fitness-evaluations-keeping-goals-on-track)

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[Stacey Penney](http://blog.nasm.org/author/stacey-penney) |  March 22, 2017

 How are those goals coming along? Setting a goal is about making changes, looking at what is -- in the here and now -- and what we want it to be. Creating and committing to the path to get there is what makes for the challenge. Regularly evaluating ...

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## [Flexibility Training: Why Stretching and Flexibility is Important](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/training-relevance-of-flexibility)

[Mike Bracko](http://blog.nasm.org/author/mike-bracko) |  February 23, 2017

 Stretching and flexibility training have undergone dramatic changes in the fitness and sports training realm. Over the last ten to fifteen years more research has been published and subsequently applied to fitness and conditioning programs.

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## [Exercise Progressions: Are You Asking the Right Questions?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/exercise-progressions-asking-right-questions)

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[Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) |  February 23, 2017

 If you’re a physical trainer, and you are using the calendar to progress clients, it’s time to think about digging deeper into the how and why of progressions. Understanding the phases of learning and the neural continuum can help you make ...

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## [3 Ways Technology Can Motivate Clients to Exercise More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/3-ways-technology-can-motivate-clients-exercise)

[Amanda Vogel, MA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/amanda-vogel-ma) |  February 13, 2017

 As a personal trainer, you’re already skilled at holding clients accountable and pumping up their motivation. But, hey, it doesn't hurt to have a few additional tricks up your sleeve.

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## [The Career Paths of a Personal Trainer](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/career-paths-personal-trainer)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  February 9, 2017

 Explore the different career paths and opportunities as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)!

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