--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | NASM CPT Podcast (5) description: NASM CPT Podcast | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (5) ---   [![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) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 17 The One Where We Talk HIIT and Sit](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-17-CPT-Podcast.png?width=723&name=Ep_-17-CPT-Podcast.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [HIIT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/hiit) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: The One Where We Talk HIIT and SIT](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) ![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 12, 2019 In this episode, Rick discusses the differences in Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the benefits of both including: [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-17) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 14 Exercise Programming and Periodization](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-14.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-14.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-14) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: Exercise Programming and Periodization](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-14) ![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) | November 1, 2019 This week we look at the differences between periodization, programming, and routines. These are often used interchangeably and should not be. There is a mean of delineating the three and refining not only how we speak to them, but also how we implement ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-14) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 12 Start Your First Personal Training Session with PAR-Q](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-12-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-12-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-12) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [Start Your First Personal Training Session with PAR-Q](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-12) ![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) | October 17, 2019 The first session with a new client (or as a new trainer) can be daunting. How do you start the session? What do we talk about? Should I refer them to a physician based on certain answers? What assessments should I perform? [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-12) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 11 Overactive and Underactive Muscles Pt. 3: Arms Fall Forward - Elevation - Forward Head](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-11-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-11-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-11) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) [Muscles](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/muscles) ## [Overactive and Underactive Muscles Part 3: Arms Fall Forward - Elevation - Forward Head](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-11) ![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) | October 10, 2019 The finale in this series of short/tight/overactive muscles and lengthened overactive muscles based on the overhead squat assessment! Since the release of our first episode in this series, we have had excellent feedback, including several teachers ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-11) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 10 Overactive and Underactive Muscles Pt. 2: Excessive Forward Lean and Low Back Arch](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-10-Podcast-Cover-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=Ep_-10-Podcast-Cover-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-10) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) [Muscles](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/muscles) ## [Overactive and Underactive Muscles Part 2: Excessive Forward Lean and Low Back Arch](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-10) ![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) | October 3, 2019 You asked for it – you got it! This is part two of three episodes (listen to part one here) where the topic of over- and underactive muscles will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the overhead squat assessment: [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-10) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 9 Overactive and Underactive Muscles: Feet Turn Out - Knees Move In](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-9-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-9-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [Overactive and Underactive Muscles: FEET TURN OUT - KNEES MOVE IN](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) ![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) | September 26, 2019 According to listener feedback and requests, a discussion on over- and underactive muscles was the most popular request. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where this topic will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-9) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 8 The Importance of Being Certified](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-8-CPT-Podcast-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=Ep_-8-CPT-Podcast-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The Importance of Being Certified](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) ![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) | September 19, 2019 As an independent gym owner, I get monthly inquiries from uncertified personal trainers who have been training for many … many… years that have decided not to renew their certification. Yet they still wish to train out of my facility. Below is a small ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-8) [![NASM-CPT Podcast Logo](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ep_-7-Cover-Photo-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=Ep_-7-Cover-Photo-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-7) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [Abdominal Hollowing Vs. Bracing](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-7) ![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) | September 12, 2019 Abdominal hollowing (or the draw-in maneuver) and abdominal bracing are both incorporated by therapists, trainers, and other exercise specialists to benefit persons with lumbar instability (Vaičienė, Berškienė, Slapsinskaite, Mauricienė, & Razon, ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-7) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 6 Integrated Flexibility Continuum](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-6-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-6-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-6) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [stretching](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/stretching) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) ## [The Integrated Flexibility Continuum (NASM CPT Podcast)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-6) ![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) | September 5, 2019 NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum are as follows: [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-6) [![The NASM-CPT Podcast Ep. 5 Core Training Overview](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPT-Podcast-Ep_-5-1920x1080.png?width=723&name=CPT-Podcast-Ep_-5-1920x1080.png)](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-5) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [NASM CPT Podcast](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nasm-cpt-podcast) [Core Training](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/core-training) ## [The NASM-CPT Podcast: Core Training Overview](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-ep-5) ![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) | August 29, 2019 Even the biggest bodybuilder with the best set of “Abs” may have a weak core as storied in this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast. Rick talks about the biggest person he’s ever met in real life and how his core stabilization system was … less than ... 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