NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

After nearly two years in the making, NASM’s largest program ever—Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)—has just been made available for pre-order. Focused on the interaction of mindfulness, movement, recovery & regeneration, nutrition, and more this course will equip professionals with the knowledge and most effective coaching principles and practices to help individuals achieve improved mental, emotion...

The formula is simple. You have questions. We have answers. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review and discuss some of the more popular questions asked on NASM Certified Personal Trainer Facebook page. With over 12,500 members and growing, this page provides an excellent opportunity to network, ask questions, and interact with fellow NASM CPT's. Let the “Master Instructor Round...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail questions regarding the NASM OPT Model from you, our loyal listeners!  This NASM Master Instructors will cover the use of the NASM OPT Model regarding basic exercise selection, progressions, regressions, as well as how to continually diversify while always following the foundational scientific principals the OPT Mode...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller share personal running stories, discuss common injuries associated with the exercise, important phases of training, recovery, and much more. Run into the knowledge and widen your gate on everything you’ll need for yourself and your clients! CTA: Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in...

Oh, what a week it was! In this encore episode of “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller highlight Optima 2021. The NASM Master Instructors share their key moments from the virtual event which featured more than 60 industry experts and over 100 fitness sessions. Don’t forget, Optima was delivered in a full virtual format, so if you missed it last week, you can register...

It’s never too late for a friendly reminder. In this encore episode of “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller uncover the key components in being able to successfully building your clients of all fitness level to safely and effectively perform pushups with ideal form and technique. Help your clients correctly and successfully reach all their fitness goals! Did you hear?...

The countdown is on to Optima 2021! In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss how and why this event is an incredible opportunity to grow and network as a fitness professional. They’ll also share unmatched personal experiences at Optima, preview our keynote speaker – Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin, detail the best way to register for the e...

In this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the Behavior Change Specialist Course and the difference between the art of training verses the science of training. They review different stages of the Transtheoretical Model and how understanding each stage can help create long-term, positive behavior changes with your clients. Optima is b...

Training athletes can be tricky and, if not done properly, can lead to a decrease in performance and an increased chance of injury. Often, we try and mimic the sport to help with mechanics, but is that really the correct approach?  In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss concepts for training high-level athletes for their specific sport. Get in the game w...

Do you ever wonder what you can say to help your clients stay motivated? Is the tough love approach the best once they state they are committed to a workout regimen but often cancel? In this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the specific research. Dr. Miller conducted for his Doctorate how individuals perceive exercise differently and knowing how to...

In your initial client meeting are you gathering all the information needed to best design programs to help them achieve their fitness goals? Are you asking the right questions?  In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the importance of gathering subjective information, building positive client rapport, and setting the foundation for a strong client-person...

In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the newly released home gym design course. With the rapid growth in home gyms over the last two years, NASM has gathered content experts to share best practices in the design, implementation, and monetization for personal trainers who are now adding this service to their business.  Let the “Master Instructor Roundtable” e...

NASM’s Social Media Fitness Influencer course has been uniquely designed for the emerging fitness professional looking to grow their online presence and client reach using social media channels.  In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller, will be joined by featured guest, Maricris Lapaix, content expert in this newly released course. The trio will detail how you ca...

Do your clients want specific nutrition information and you aren’t quite sure how to respond? Are you nervous about what you can or cannot recommend because you are not a Registered Dietitian? In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, along with featured guest, Kat Barefield, Registered Dietitian and VP of DotFIT Worldwide, detail an in-depth discussion on a myriad of di...

In the second half of this two-part series, Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the most common compensations and provide corrective exercise techniques and programming to expand your knowledge when dealing with cervical spine compensation. Get all the information you’ll need from the NASM Master Instructors who know it best! CTA: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭...

In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the anatomy of the cervical spine complex to provide a comprehensive understanding of how important this region of the body is in overall human movement. The “Master Instructor Roundtable” further explores why this is the most important portion of the vertebral column, plus much more! 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬...

In Part II of our shoulder complex series, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the most common compensations, provide corrective exercise techniques, and programming to increase your knowledge on this region of the body. The “Master Instructor Roundtable” details all of this, and much more, in this comprehensive episode on this important, yet frequently mistreated, part of...

Many clients aspire to train like professional athletes but may not fully appreciate what goes into optimizing health and performance in elite sports. In this special edition of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Tony Ambler-Wright, are joined by featured guests Aaron Nelson and Mike Elliott--two of the world's best when it comes to maximizing athletic performance and stayi...

Your shoulders are a vital, yet often neglected, part of your body. In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Marty Miller and Wendy Batts review the anatomy of the shoulder complex to provide a detailed understanding of how important the region of the body is in overall human movement. Let the “Master Instructor Roundtable” shoulder the load in the first of this comprehensive two-part series. 𝐀𝐥𝐥...

Are you considering opening your own business but don’t know where to start? Are your doors open but want ideas on how to expand your offerings and market your specialties? In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller, along with featured guests, and fellow NASM Master Instructors, Annie Malaythong, and Andy Hanley, detail ways to enhance your business and navigate the entrepreneurial aspec...

In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the latest NASM CES content. The Regional Master Instructors will explore the most recent mobility assessments and research regarding the four steps of the CES continuum. Plus, how to blend this model to fit any phase of training to help your client move, feel, and perform their best! This and much more on the “Master Instructor Roundtable...

NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller take a deep dive inside the new release regarding new terminology, updated research, and program design changes. This is one episode you don’t want to miss! 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/3jCXwYG

Do you take care of your body before and after workouts to maximize performance and help achieve your fitness goals? For some, that’s a stretch. NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller, along with special guest Dr. Kyle Stull, NASM Content Development Manager, detail various flexibility techniques, including static, dynamic, assisted stretching, and many more. We promise not to stretc...

Host Wendy Batts and Marty Miller continue their recent discussion on cardio training, focusing in on five different stages.  The NASM Master Instructors detail how each stage can be utilized and incorporated in client’s workout regimens to enhance their overall cardiovascular health. So catch your breath and let the “Master Instructor Roundtable” help quench your thirst for knowledge when it come...

In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the cardiovascular assessments covered in the current CPT textbook. The NASM Master Instructors explain why these evaluations are frequently underutilized or overlooked but can help with maximizing cardiovascular gains for your clients.  𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅...