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## [Defining Muscular Hypertrophy & Growth Training Best Practices](http://blog.nasm.org/sports-performance/defining-muscular-hypertrophy-and-training-growth-best-practices)

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[Nicole Golden](http://blog.nasm.org/author/nicole-golden) |  July 27, 2022

 Muscle hypertrophy is the process of increasing muscle size, typically through weightlifting and resistance training. Getting big, toned muscles is one of the most common goals Certified Personal Trainers help their clients achieve. One thing to remember ...

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## [Resistance Training Exercises & Concepts You Should Use](http://blog.nasm.org/resistance-training)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  April 27, 2022

 The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, and at least 2 days of full-body resistance training per week. What counts as resistance training and how can you get started today? ...

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## [Exercise and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder](http://blog.nasm.org/exercise-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder)

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[Portia Page](http://blog.nasm.org/author/portia-page) |  April 12, 2021

 Since mid-March, most of the country has been dealing with social distancing rules, stay-at-home orders, business closures, overcrowded hospitals and limited health services.

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## [5 Ways to Increase your Healthspan](http://blog.nasm.org/5-ways-to-enhance-your-healthspan)

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[Sam Arnold](http://blog.nasm.org/author/sam-arnold) |  March 3, 2021

 Throughout the pandemic, you have likely spent more time at home by yourself than you ever expected or wanted to. You almost certainly have needed a lift at one time or another. Given all the discussion of precautions, illness, and death, you may have ...

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## [Foam Rolling: Applying the Technique of Self-Myofascial Release](http://blog.nasm.org/foam-rolling-and-self-myofascial-release)

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[Stacey Penney](http://blog.nasm.org/author/stacey-penney) |  February 18, 2021

 Try out our free foam rolling course today and learn the importance of foam rolling! Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry. This effective and simple to do technique ...

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## [Moving Forward: A Fitness Pioneer’s Pandemic-Inspired Best Practices](http://blog.nasm.org/moving-forward-a-fitness-pioneers-pandemic-inspired-best-practices)

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[Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) |  November 24, 2020

 “My whole schtick when I opened in 2013 was to provide the fitness industry’s first one-on-one personal training that’s done in a group setting,” says Donny Day, NASM-CPT, owner of Peak Zone Fitness in Lake Highlands, Texas.

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## [Muscle Clocks: The Importance of Synchronized Training](http://blog.nasm.org/muscle-clocks-and-the-value-of-synchronized-training)

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[Amy Ashmore, PhD](http://blog.nasm.org/author/amy-ashmore) |  October 21, 2020

 Many exercisers and athletes prefer to train at the same time every day. They may suggest a variety of reasons for this: That’s when they feel most awake, least hungry, most focused or least stressed.

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## [Breathe Right: Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.](http://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/breathe-right-inhale-exhale-repeat)

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[Laura Quaglio](http://blog.nasm.org/author/laura-quaglio) |  November 2, 2017

 The act of breathing seems incredibly simple, but doing it properly can be surprisingly complex--and of vital importance to your clients' performance.

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## [The Lunge - An Effective Lower Body Training Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/training-benefits/lunge-effective-lower-body-training-exercise)

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[Rich Fahmy, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES](http://blog.nasm.org/author/rich-fahmy-ms-nasm-cpt-ces-pes) |  September 17, 2017

 The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving! We’ll discuss ...

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## [Metabolic Conditioning: Moving Beyond Cardio](http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/metabolic-conditioning-moving-beyond-cardio)

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[Josh Elsesser](http://blog.nasm.org/author/josh-elsesser) |  May 11, 2017

 Metabolic conditioning is more than just cardiorespiratory exercise. As a fitness professional, you need to be able to design a conditioning program for your clients that effectively addresses their unique physiology, as well as providing them the ...

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