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## [How to Work Off Your Halloween Candy](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/work-off-halloween-candy)

[Brian Kent, NASM-CPT, CES, PES](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brian-kent-nasm-cpt-ces-pes) |  September 30, 2017

 Before you grab a Halloween fun size candy out of the cauldron, here's the creepy calorie count that will have you haunting the gym.

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## [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 ...

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## [Strength Against Alzheimer’s](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/strength-against-alzheimers)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  September 18, 2017

 Exercise can improve the quality of life of those with Alzheimer’s disease—and even slow its progression. Here’s expert insight on motivating and managing clients with early onset and later stages.

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## [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 ...

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## [Endurance Exercise and Your Gut: Strategies to Outrun the Runs and other GI Complaints](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/endurance-exercise-gut-strategies-outrun-runs-gi-complaints)

[Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) |  July 20, 2017

 Adverse gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, such as cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common problems faced by up to 90% of endurance athletes. Exercise-related gastrointestinal symptoms are inconvenient, can adversely affect performance and in ...

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## [The Importance of Program Personalization for Golfers](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/importance-program-personalization-golfers)

[Dr. Vanessa MacKinnon, Ed.D, PGA, LPGA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-vanessa-mackinnon-ed-d-pga-lpga) |  July 20, 2017

 Just like other sports, golf demands a combination of various physical and mental attributes in order to maximize performance potential. The physical attributes that contribute to golf performance include

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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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## [Cherries: Benefits for Health and Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/cherries-benefits-health-performance)

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

 Besides being a tasty snack and versatile ingredient for a range of dishes, cherries bring a host of health and performance benefits. Grab a handful of fresh cherries as you take a quick read about this nutritious food and get ready to try the recipes at ...

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## [Posture Exercises for Seniors: Improving The Health of Your Older Clients](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/improving-posture-health-older-clients)

[David Cruz, DC, CSCS, FMS, SFMA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/david-cruz-dc-cscs-fms-sfma) |  May 27, 2017

 We can all relate to our mothers telling us to “sit up” and “don’t slouch” when we were kids but never really took it to heart. Now research is indicating that mom actually did know best about posture.

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