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## [Random Fit Podcast: Body Composition Change & Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/random-fit-body-composition)

[NASM](http://blog.nasm.org/author/nasm) |  December 14, 2023

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## [Random Fit: Special Guest DeMarcus Ware](http://blog.nasm.org/random-fit-demarcus-ware)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  September 16, 2021

 DeMarcus Ware learned quite a bit about caring for and maintaining his body during his 12-year NFL career. Now the Super Bowl champion linebacker and nine-time Pro Bowler is helping others reach their personal and professional fitness goals.

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## [Random Fit: Playing the Weight-ing Game](http://blog.nasm.org/playing-the-weighting-game)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  August 13, 2021

 Do you find yourself doing repetitive weight routines often using the same equipment?

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## [Random Fit: Getting More from Your Core Workouts](http://blog.nasm.org/podcast-getting-more-from-your-core)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  July 30, 2021

 It seems most people have a different interpretation about what core workouts are and how they are designed to be executed.

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## [Random Fit: For the Love of the Game](http://blog.nasm.org/for-the-love-of-the-game)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  July 23, 2021

 Some parents want to believe their kids will grow up to be star athletes but let’s not let the facts get in the way of a good story. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore perception versus reality when evaluating our own child’s ...

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## [Random Fit: Kettlebells: Don’t Ring ‘Em, Just Swing ‘Em!](http://blog.nasm.org/kettlebells-dont-ring-em-just-swing-em)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  July 15, 2021

 You’ve probably seen trainers and fitness enthusiasts using kettlebells but what exactly are their specific purposes?

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## [Random Fit: Special Guest: 7X NBA All-Star Grant Hill](http://blog.nasm.org/nba-all-star-grant-hill)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  July 8, 2021

 Grant Hill’s basketball timeline was filled with incredible personal and team accomplishments, but also several severe injuries during his storied career.

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## [Weighing the future: How Erica Lugo Changed Her Life](http://blog.nasm.org/erica-lugo-biggest-loser)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  April 22, 2021

 Erica Lugo’s fitness journey has taken a long and winding road to success.

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