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## [A Nutritious Obsession?: How Orthorexia Changes Our View of Food and Fuel in Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/a-nutritious-obsession-how-orthorexia-changes-our-view-of-food-and-fuel-in-fitness-1)

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[Darlene Marshall](http://blog.nasm.org/author/darlene-marshall) |  December 1, 2022

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## [Banded Clamshell Workout](http://blog.nasm.org/banded-clamshell-workout)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  November 17, 2022

 If you haven’t heard of the banded clamshell exercise, it may just become a regular in your warm-up routine once you try it. This simple exercise will help to fire up your glutes so that you’re ready for a run, a lifting session, or to move better during ...

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## [Calf Workouts: How to Grow the Often-Stubborn Muscle Group](http://blog.nasm.org/calf-workouts)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  November 16, 2022

 Anyone who has ever tried to get more muscle definition in their calves knows that it can sometimes be a tough task. Training your calves for muscle growth takes intentional effort, time, and a solid plan. To grow your calves, you want to choose the ...

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## [Simple Strategies for Managing Sodium Intake](http://blog.nasm.org/simple-strategies-for-managing-sodium-intake)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  November 16, 2022

 Sodium intake seems to be somewhat of an issue here in America. Even national dietary guidelines for Americans urge dietary habits that would inevitably decrease total intake such as minimizing intake of processed meats and dairy products (1). Why the ...

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## [How Hardgainers Can Add Size and Weight](http://blog.nasm.org/how-to-add-weight-as-hardgainer)

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[Nicole Golden](http://blog.nasm.org/author/nicole-golden) |  November 11, 2022

 There is little doubt that human bodies come in different shapes and sizes. Although all humans can stimulate muscle hypertrophy, genetic predisposition most certainly plays a role in how fast an individual gains muscle, how strong they can become, and ...

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## [Bodybuilding Competition Divisions for Men & Women Explained](http://blog.nasm.org/bodybuilding-competition-divisions)

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[Andre Adams](http://blog.nasm.org/author/andre-adams) |  November 8, 2022

 If you are an active bodybuilding competitor, prep coach, or thinking about getting involved in the sport then this blog is for you! We recently introduced the many divisions in the world of bodybuilding and physique competition in a previous blog, and ...

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## [How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost & Should You Hire One?](http://blog.nasm.org/how-much-does-a-personal-trainer-cost)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  November 8, 2022

 An NASM-Certified Personal Trainer is well-equipped to design an exercise program that will help you reach your health and fitness goals in a safe and efficient manner. Anyone who is considering hiring a personal trainer might wonder: “How much does a ...

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## [What Does a Bodybuilding Coach Do?](http://blog.nasm.org/what-does-a-bodybuilding-coach-do)

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[Dr. Guillermo Escalante](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-guillermo-escalante) |  October 31, 2022

 It is common knowledge that successful bodybuilders have excellent muscularity, symmetry, proportion, and conditioning. In everyday terms, muscularity is defined as the sheer amount of muscle the athlete carries, symmetry is the balance between one side ...

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## [Introduction to NASM's Physique and Bodybuilding Coach program](http://blog.nasm.org/introduction-to-nasm-pbc)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](http://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  October 28, 2022

 After nearly four years in the making, and one year of development, NASM's Physique and Bodybuilding Coach (NASM-PBC) program is finally here! Join hosts, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts, on this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable” as they talk ...

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## [7 Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar](http://blog.nasm.org/tips-for-cutting-back-on-sugar)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  October 27, 2022

 SUGAR IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL…right? Or is this school of thought somewhat outdated? Sugar… Let’s talk about it! Since it is a very sensitive subject. First, let’s discuss what sugar is. Sugar is a collection of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen units that ...

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