NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest Lance Walker, who has spent his career at the highest levels of Sports Performance and is now leading the Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University.  The trio will discuss a number of topics including the systematic process that helps reduce injury, performance enhancement methods and techniques, how Lance is helping the community in the state of Oklahoma, as well as the latest research trends, and where they are heading.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On this episode of the "Master Instructor Roundtable," hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, focus on golfer's elbow, a condition that affects not only golfers but anyone who engages in repetitive arm movements.  We'll break down the key causes, symptoms, and effective treatment options for this painful condition. Plus, we'll share practical tips on how to prevent it, so you can keep your swing—or any activity—smooth and injury-free. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

This week on the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, dive into the common, yet frustrating, condition known as tennis elbow. Whether you're an athlete or just someone who uses repetitive motions in daily tasks, tennis elbow can impact your performance and quality of life. We'll explore the causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatments, along with tips for prevention to help you stay pain-free and active. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, will be exploring the concept of cognitive agility with featured guest, strength & conditioning coach, and International Business Consultant, Michael Cummings. Cognitive Agility is a critical component in performance training as well as for healthy aging. This will be an episode you will not want to miss! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

This week on the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Neal Spruce. Neal is the owner and CEO of dotFIT and former owner of The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and, with his team, built NASM into the undisputed leader in fitness & sports performance education. The trio will explore the latest trends in nutrition and supplementation as well as dotFIT's latest product - Super Blend. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NAS Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Isaac Lewis, co-founder of Ancore Training.  We will be discussing the importance of resistance training and how cables can play a vital role in training all your clients and helping them reach their personal goals.   If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

This week on the “Master instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore how Artificial Intelligence is becoming a dominant topic in the world of fitness.  As personal trainers, learning how to use AI to your advantage can be effective in your business! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller, deep dive into the Evidence Based Review NASM published on the important topic of Sarcopenia.  They will also discuss the ramifications of uncontrolled sarcopenia with your clientele and ways that the OPT Model can help.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

On this "Master Instructor Roundtable," hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest Scott Hopson - an internationally recognized leader in human performance, coaching and education. At the heart of his extensive leadership work is the ability to inspire and develop people and teams by making the complex simple to create breakthrough performances.  Scott will be discussing the scientific principles behind Vibration Training and its relevance in sports performance, corrective exercise, and fitness.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3TALsIW

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, deep dive into the intricacies of NASM's acute variables within the OPT model. They’ll explore how manipulation of reps, sets, intensity, and rest intervals can optimize workouts for specific goals, whether it's stabilization, hypertrophy, strength, or endurance. Learn how to tailor a training regimen effectively, while maximizing fitness gains! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3zaKVWX

This week on the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, take you behind the scenes of NASM's Certified Wellness Coach's (CWC) innovative approach and how this can tie directly into personal training. Join us as we dive into the world of course creation, uncovering the meticulous process that goes into designing our educational programs. We will be joined by featured guest, NASM Learning Design Manager, Jeri Dow, and will explore the strategies and techniques that make our courses stand out. Whether you’re a fitness professional or simply passionate about learning, this podcast offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of fitness and education. Tune in to discover the art and science of effective learning and get insider tips from the very experts who shape the future of fitness education. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3MxneLw

This “Master Instructor Roundtable,” with hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, is all about plyometrics. They’ll will dive deep into the explosive world of this exercise training, and the critical role acute variables play in enhancing athletic performance. We will break down how to effectively implement these high-intensity exercises into training programs, ensuring athletes maximize power, speed, and agility while minimizing injury risk. Whether you’re a coach, trainer, or athlete, this episode provides valuable insights into optimizing your plyometric training for peak performance. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3Z5rI3w

On this week's "Master Instructor Roundtable," hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest Rodney Corn. Rodney has over 35 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry and is the Director of Education for Elekio. The trio will explore the scientific principles behind Olympic Lifting and its relevance in Sports Performance.  Whether you are an Olympic Lifting aficionado, or a someone who has never trained with Olympic Lifting techniques, you will gain valuable insight from this exploratory conversation. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3XaxUpB

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hists, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, take a deep dive into the anatomy and functions of the hamstring complex. Hamstring strains are one of the leading soft tissue injuries in athletics, so improving your knowledge on the key biomechanical principles of the hamstring complex will be essential when working with your athletic population.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3AmwYFK

On this week’s “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Ian Montel, who is the Product Manager for our recently updated NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization course. We will dive into how this comprehensive program equips fitness professionals with cutting-edge techniques and knowledge to optimize athletic performance, as well as explore the course's latest features, benefits, and real-world applications, ensuring you're well-prepared to take your training to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned coach who already has their PES or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to enhance your expertise. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients https://bit.ly/3A4hFBh

Building muscle is crucial for the female population as it enhances overall health, improves metabolic rate, and increases strength and endurance. This week on the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, delve into the significance of muscle building for women and how it can prevent osteoporosis and other age-related issues. We'll also explore the benefits of using Phase 3 of the OPT model, which focuses on hypertrophy, to maximize muscle growth and improve body composition. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients https://bit.ly/3ykmhTy

On this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss how stabilization endurance training is often overlooked, skipped, or misunderstood when personal trainers are dealing with clients who have a goal of weight loss. They will delve into the science and strategies, along with program design ideas, for stabilization training and its critical role in effective weight loss.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3WftHze

The business of personal training can be a long journey – often filled with ups and downs. Hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, along with featured guest, fellow NASM Master Instructor, Ken Miller, explore the essentials of starting and maintaining a successful business. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or looking to take your established business to the next level, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to gain a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to help you start, grow, and sustain your business with confidence. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients https://bit.ly/462nPhm

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore a variety of nutritious and delicious snack options to keep you fueled during your summer travels. From protein-packed bites to refreshing, hydrating treats, we’ve got tips to maintain your energy and support your fitness goals. Tune in for creative ideas to help you and your clients snack smart all summer long. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients https://bit.ly/4bAHgyZ

Looking to lean out, but stay strong? This is the encore episode for you. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, along with featured guest, Dr. Guillermo Escalante, explore how to help clients who want to lose weight, while gaining muscle mass. They will cover the importance of programming, nutrition, and everything in-between! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/4cpYh02