--- title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Research Study (2) description: Research Study | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings. (2) ---   [![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) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: Do external cues help form exercise habits?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-external-cues-help-form-exercise-habits) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 8, 2017 See what types of cues can help make exercise a lasting habit. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-external-cues-help-form-exercise-habits) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: Will a single training session improve a client’s body image?](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-will-single-training-session-improve-clients-sense-strength-leanness) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | September 7, 2017 Can a single session of resistance training or cardio improve a client’s body image? And if so, for how long? [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal-trainer/research-review-will-single-training-session-improve-clients-sense-strength-leanness) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) ## [Research in Review: Full or Partial Back Squat- Which Activates the Muscles More?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-full-partial-back-squat-activates-muscles) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | August 8, 2017 See how muscle activation differs (or doesn’t) between the partial and full back squat. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-full-partial-back-squat-activates-muscles) [CPT](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/cpt) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Sports Performance](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/sports-performance) [warm-up](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/warm-up) ## [Research in Review: Does Foam Rolling Increase Arterial Blood Flow?](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-foam-rolling-increase-arterial-blood-flow) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | August 8, 2017 See how foam rolling was shown to improve blood flow to targeted muscles for an extended amount of time, and the implications for warm-up and cool down benefits. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/research-review-foam-rolling-increase-arterial-blood-flow) [Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/fitness) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) ## [Research in Review: Does foam rolling decrease DOMS and aid performance?](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/research-review-foam-rolling-decrease-doms-aid-performance) ![Kyle Stull](https://blog.nasm.org/hubfs/Kyle-Stull_avatar_1486401534-110x110.jpg) [Kyle Stull](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kyle-stull) | May 7, 2017 See how research on foam rolling after an intense strength training session aided in reducing DOMS and improving exercise recovery. [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/research-review-foam-rolling-decrease-doms-aid-performance) [![dark chocolate pieces placed in a heard-shaped bowl](https://blog.nasm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dark-Chocolate-2.jpg?width=723&name=Dark-Chocolate-2.jpg)](http://blog.nasm.org/holiday-fitness/delicious-truth-dark-chocolate) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Nutrition](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/nutrition) ## [Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts: The Delicious Truth About Dark Chocolate](http://blog.nasm.org/holiday-fitness/delicious-truth-dark-chocolate) ![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) | February 13, 2014 By Brian Sutton MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Have you ever wondered if dark chocolate is actually heart healthy? According to many news reports, dark chocolate appears to have many properties to help combat heart disease (1). Can this actually be true or ... [Read More](http://blog.nasm.org/holiday-fitness/delicious-truth-dark-chocolate) [Research Study](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/research-study) [Women's Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/tag/womens-fitness) ## [Mirror Gait Retraining for Female Runners](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/mirror-gait-retraining-for-the-treatment-of-patellofemoral-pain-in-female-runners) ![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 24, 2013 Altered hip mechanics (hip adduction, contralateral pelvic drop, internal rotation) are often associated with patellofemoral pain in female runners. This study evaluated basic gait retraining techniques using a full-length mirror in female runners with ... 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