--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | CPT (20) description: CPT | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (20) ---   [![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) [![Capture-750x375](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=Capture-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/building-athletic-speed-agility-and-quickness-with-the-nasm-pes) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [Building athletic speed, agility and quickness with the NASM-PES](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/building-athletic-speed-agility-and-quickness-with-the-nasm-pes) ![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 3, 2017 For fitness professionals who work with athletes, understanding the specific developmental needs of a given athlete is crucial to enhancing their overall athletic capabilities. One of the major components for improving this is the development of speed, ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/building-athletic-speed-agility-and-quickness-with-the-nasm-pes) [![Basketball player dunking ball into hoop](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_87853151_MEDIUM.-Slam-Dunk-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_87853151_MEDIUM.-Slam-Dunk-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/powering-the-vertical-jump-with-opt) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [OPT Model](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/opt-model) ## [Powering the Vertical Jump with OPT](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/powering-the-vertical-jump-with-opt) [Sean Cristea](http://blog.nasm.org/author/sean-cristea) | December 24, 2016 A powerful vertical jump is often considered the epitome of athleticism. Many sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and some track and field events, require the athlete to perform at high levels in this movement \[1\]. However, many athletes find ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/powering-the-vertical-jump-with-opt) [![Group fitness class taking cycling class](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-482799188-cycle-sized-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock-482799188-cycle-sized-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-set-goals-not-resolutions-new-year) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Group Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/group-fitness) ## [Help Your Clients Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for the New Year](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-set-goals-not-resolutions-new-year) ![Angie Miller, MS](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Angie-Miller_avatar_1479482676-110x110.jpg) [Angie Miller, MS](http://blog.nasm.org/author/angie-miller-ms) | December 21, 2016 It’s that time of year: Everyone is motivated and eager to transform their physique. As a trainer and group fitness instructor, I love the energy and excitement of people packing into the gym, full of hope and the desire to achieve a strong body and fit ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-set-goals-not-resolutions-new-year) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [HIIT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/hiit) [Weight Loss](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/weight-loss) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Do You have to Exercise at a Low Intensity to Burn Fat?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/myths-of-weight-management-you-have-to-exercise-at-a-low-intensity-to-burn-fat) ![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 11, 2016 Despite an enormous amount of research on the topic, there is still some confusion over the relationship of cardiorespiratory training intensity to fat expenditure. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/myths-of-weight-management-you-have-to-exercise-at-a-low-intensity-to-burn-fat) [![Capture-1-750x375](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture-1-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=Capture-1-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/best-advice-successful-nasm-personal-trainers) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) ## [Best Advice from Successful NASM Personal Trainers](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/best-advice-successful-nasm-personal-trainers) ![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 9, 2016 Four NASM Certified Personal Trainer share what inspired them to become fitness professionals—and offer their best advice to help you find success in the new year. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/best-advice-successful-nasm-personal-trainers) [![Trainer doing a medicine ball work out with a young man](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Austism_1.jpg?width=723&name=Austism_1.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/spectrum-programming-clients-autism-spectrum-disorder) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) ## [On the Spectrum: Programming for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/spectrum-programming-clients-autism-spectrum-disorder) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | December 3, 2016 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise. Reliable statistics on the total population don’t exist, but estimates suggest that the figure has increased over the past decade to include about 1.5 million Americans. If you’re considering working with ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/spectrum-programming-clients-autism-spectrum-disorder) [![Capture-750x375-1](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture-750x375-1.jpg?width=723&name=Capture-750x375-1.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/attract-capture-nurture-right-clients-grow-business-month-month) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Personal Trainer Marketing](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/personal-trainer-marketing) [Featured Post C](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/featured-post-c) ## [How to Attract, Capture, and Nurture Clients to Grow Your Business](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/attract-capture-nurture-right-clients-grow-business-month-month) ![Sean Greeley](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Sean%20Greeley-1.png) [Sean Greeley](http://blog.nasm.org/author/sean-greeley) | December 2, 2016 “I’m too busy! I don’t have the time to invest in marketing...” “I’ve tried marketing before, but I’ve never gotten good results…” “I wouldn’t even know where to start, it all seems so confusing…” Sound familiar? A LOT of fitness business owners have a ... 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[Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/mastering-turkish-get) [![clients ds](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/clients%20ds.jpg?width=723&name=clients%20ds.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/youth-fitness/transforming-experience-working-clients-syndrome) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) ## [A Transforming Experience: Working with Clients Who Have Down Syndrome](http://blog.nasm.org/youth-fitness/transforming-experience-working-clients-syndrome) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | October 31, 2016 If you haven’t worked with clients who have disabilities, here’s a message from fitness professionals who do: Try it. At least once. The experience is likely to have a profound impact on their life and yours. In addition to raising your awareness, it can ... 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Here are five ways to get more clients to meet you on social while also attracting new prospects there. 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