--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Fitness (14) description: Fitness | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (14) ---   [![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) [![Woman doing squat outside with workout equipment around](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_39053400_MEDIUM-outdoor-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_39053400_MEDIUM-outdoor-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/outdoor-training-sessions) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Personal Trainer Marketing](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/personal-trainer-marketing) ## [An Insider’s Guide to Outdoor Training Sessions](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/outdoor-training-sessions) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | August 23, 2016 Looking to grow your business? Just add fresh air and sunshine! Outdoor training sessions offer trainers a change of scenery, a return to simpler exercises, and a new way to appeal to clients. To help you avoid potential pitfalls, we asked NASM Master ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/outdoor-training-sessions) [![Brain Feature With Nutritious Foods](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_15510358_Sized-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_15510358_Sized-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/10-brain-boosting-foods) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [10 Brain Boosting Foods and Strategies](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/10-brain-boosting-foods) [Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | July 20, 2016 What is one of the best choices you can make to nourish, protect and boost brain power? A simple and easy to implement answer to this question is to eat more unprocessed whole foods, which are naturally full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/10-brain-boosting-foods) [![Drawn anatomy of the digestive system](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/weight.jpg?width=723&name=weight.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/probiotics-can-help-workouts-weight-loss) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Probiotics: Can They Help With Workouts and Weight Loss?](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/probiotics-can-help-workouts-weight-loss) ![Laura Quaglio](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Laura-Quaglio_avatar_1465941938-110x110.jpg) [Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) | June 16, 2016 There's plenty of buzz about healthy bacteria in some yogurts, supplements, and other foods. The stories range from study results to scam warnings. Here, two NASM experts clear up confusion and offer a few surprising options of foods that contain ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/probiotics-can-help-workouts-weight-loss) [![Male runner sitting on ground outside holding his ankle in pain](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ces.jpg?width=723&name=ces.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/understanding-preventing-ankle-sprains-corrective-exercise) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [Understanding and Preventing Ankle Sprains Through Corrective Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/understanding-preventing-ankle-sprains-corrective-exercise) [David Cruz, DC, CSCS, FMS, SFMA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/david-cruz-dc-cscs-fms-sfma) | May 18, 2016 Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries among physically active people accounting for an estimated 23,000 sprains -- daily --that are attributed to athletic activity. (1) [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/understanding-preventing-ankle-sprains-corrective-exercise) [![Graphic Anatomy of the human body doing a cobra stretch](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_000073819637_sized-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_000073819637_sized-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/heart-opening-yoga-poses-upper-crossed-syndrome) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [stretching](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/stretching) ## [Heart Opening Yoga Poses for Upper Crossed Syndrome](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/heart-opening-yoga-poses-upper-crossed-syndrome) [Laurel van den Cline](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laurel-van-den-cline) | May 6, 2016 Sitting up tall is a hard habit to learn. If you tend to round forward, a variety of postural issues can affect your musculoskeletal system, as seen with upper crossed syndrome. Whether you are sitting at a desk, driving your car, or texting on your ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/heart-opening-yoga-poses-upper-crossed-syndrome) [![iStock_000084642085_Head-750x375](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_000084642085_Head-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_000084642085_Head-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/are-you-chronically-inflamed-put-out-the-flame-with-these-5-lifestyle-changes) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Weight Loss](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/weight-loss) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Are You Chronically Inflamed? Put Out the Flame with these 5 Lifestyle Changes](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/are-you-chronically-inflamed-put-out-the-flame-with-these-5-lifestyle-changes) [Geoff Lecovin](http://blog.nasm.org/author/geoff-lecovin) | March 24, 2016 Chronic inflammation has been linked to multiple health issues that plague our society, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers plus a range of autoimmune diseases. Here we'll highlight what chronic inflammation is and some ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/are-you-chronically-inflamed-put-out-the-flame-with-these-5-lifestyle-changes) [![Bowl of oatmeal with fruit, coffee and honey in background](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakfast%20and%20Fasted%20Cardio-Is%20it%20Really%20Worth%20it.jpg?width=723&name=Breakfast%20and%20Fasted%20Cardio-Is%20it%20Really%20Worth%20it.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/breakfast-and-fasted-cardio-is-it-really-worth-it) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) [Cardio](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cardio) ## [Breakfast and Fasted Cardio – Is it Really Worth it?](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/breakfast-and-fasted-cardio-is-it-really-worth-it) ![Fabio Comana](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Fabio-Comana_avatar_1431619940-110x110.jpg) [Fabio Comana](http://blog.nasm.org/author/fabio-comana) | February 19, 2016 We see it, read it and perhaps even witness it – fasted cardio for weight loss. This approach is currently trending in many exercise circles, but does it really stand up to all the hype? If you are an Online Nutrition Coach, cut through the hype and ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/breakfast-and-fasted-cardio-is-it-really-worth-it) [![man clutching his lower back in pain](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_000055061602_Medium-Sized-Low-Back-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_000055061602_Medium-Sized-Low-Back-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-prevent-low-back-pain-through-exercise-programming) [CES](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/ces) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) ## [Help Clients Prevent Low Back Pain Through Exercise Programming](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-prevent-low-back-pain-through-exercise-programming) [David Cruz, DC, CSCS, FMS, SFMA](http://blog.nasm.org/author/david-cruz-dc-cscs-fms-sfma) | February 19, 2016 The economic impact of low back pain (LBP) is greater than $100 billion per year and causes more disability globally than any other condition (1,2). It is the most common cause of activity limitation in adults aged 45 and younger and only second to ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/help-clients-prevent-low-back-pain-through-exercise-programming) [![Grilled fish (protein) on a bed of mixed greens](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Aerobic%20Energy%20Pathways%20Explained.jpg?width=723&name=The%20Aerobic%20Energy%20Pathways%20Explained.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercise-essentials-a-better-understanding-our-aerobic-energy-pathway) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [The Aerobic Energy Pathways Explained](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercise-essentials-a-better-understanding-our-aerobic-energy-pathway) ![Fabio Comana](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Fabio-Comana_avatar_1431619940-110x110.jpg) [Fabio Comana](http://blog.nasm.org/author/fabio-comana) | February 19, 2016 A fundamental attribute of fitness has always been our relentless pursuit of new ideas when it comes to programming. Whether evolutionary or incremental in nature; trend or fad, we appear to thrive on challenging the status quo in our quest for better, ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/exercise-essentials-a-better-understanding-our-aerobic-energy-pathway) [![Hands squeezing a variety of vegetables](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_000078177621_sized-ORTHOREXIA-750x375.jpg?width=723&name=iStock_000078177621_sized-ORTHOREXIA-750x375.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/orthorexia-when-healthy-eating-becomes-unhealthy) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/orthorexia-when-healthy-eating-becomes-unhealthy) [Emily Bailey](http://blog.nasm.org/author/emily-bailey) | February 15, 2016 This year, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week focused on early detection. The earlier someone suffering from an eating disorder gets treatment the better the outcomes of recovery. With that in mind, let’s discuss when healthy eating becomes ... 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