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Over the past decade, intermittent fasting has become a popular diet plan. In this episode, hosts Ken Miller and Wendy Batts, along with featured guest, Kat Barefield, NASM Master Instructor and Registered Dietician, separate fact from fiction with this eating platform. Barefield explores several key intermittent fasting components, including the most optimal windows to fast, the potential long-te...

Performing cardiorespiratory exercises can aid in managing how hard someone needs to work for the benefits of a strong heart and lung system, as well as managing weight and overall mental health.  In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Ken Miller and Wendy Batts discuss how hard or how challenging your cardio session needs to be to reap these benefits. They’ll also detail an assessment that can be...

Sometimes getting a cardio or metabolic training session incorporated into your weekly routine may be challenging. For others, it’s the workout most likely to fall off the workout calendar.  Hosts Ken Miller and Wendy Batts outline several concepts on how to incorporate cardio conditioning as part of your workout program and not have to call it “cardio.” Let us sweat those details for you on this...

Have you ever wondered if the Keto diet is right for you? Do you even know what you must do to be in ketosis? On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guest, Registered Dietitian, Kat Barefield to explore Keto in greater detail. Kat will define the diet, help streamline the proper keto foods, explain the dos and don’ts from start to finish, and many...

Grant Hill’s basketball timeline was filled with incredible personal and team accomplishments, but also several severe injuries during his storied career. The two-time NCAA National Champion and seven-time National Basketball Association All-Star joined hosts, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, for an unplugged discussion on overcoming those career-threatening setbacks, how the NASM training model enable...

Over the past decades we have lost contact with the earth…literally. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail ways to be “down to earth.” The NASM Master Instructors will explain what earthing is, as well as the benefits of establishing this re-connection, from decreasing stress, improving inflammation, and much more. Remember, it’s never too late to get in touch with the grou...

The human body is more than just segments and parts. Everything is connected. If you move an arm, you can change how the core and opposite lag move in space.  In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller outline examples of what this looks like and how can update your workout sequence when you consider the subsystems. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore how you look...

On June 23, 1972, Title IX, federal civil rights law was passed as part of the Educational Amendments of 1972. In the movement for equal rights in sports, Title IX has been pivotal in ensuring that the scales are balanced for women's participation in school and athletics.   In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller provide an overview of how this law has changed the landsca...

Growing up most of us had "gym class." We wore the same gym uniform, ran the same gym laps, and played the same gym games as everyone else at school. However, not everyone from every state, country or even decade shared the same physical education experience as everyone else. In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore some of these differences, P.E.’s growth, and evo...

The neck is the portion of the body that joins the head to the shoulders and chest. For being such a small area, the neck is one of the most important body parts to address when it comes to feeling and moving well. As with other vital areas, there are things that you can do to maintain mobility, stability, and strength in your neck.  In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Mille...

Eating healthy isn’t just a choice, it’s a commitment. A commitment many fail to fulfill for themselves when life gets in the way and priorities get re-shuffled. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, along with featured guest Kat Barefield, registered dietitian and NASM Master Instructor, explore realistic steps to help you, or your clients, see long-term success through proper n...

Staying hydrated is one component of staying healthy. How we stay hydrated is another conversation. In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail the different aspects of good ole’ H2O and define why not all water is created equal. They’ll discuss everything from the source, to the shelves, and everywhere in-between. Let “Random Fit” help quench your thirst for knowledge...

Gyms and health clubs are often equipped with different versions of equipment that perform the same tasks such as seated rows, chest presses, and many others. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller are joined by featured guest Marty Miller, Vice-President of Education and Training for Technogym. The trio will explain the difference in how selectorized equipment works and what you need t...

Exceptional and effective workouts require thought and planning from what exercise equipment to use, how much weight, or how many repetitions.  In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail speed and tempo when it comes to how fast or slow you perform certain exercises, as well as share personal stories detailing their work with professional athletes and how speed impacted their trainin...

High fitness expectations can, at times, lead to major disappointment when goals aren’t necessarily attainable.  In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller discuss self-evaluation in early 2022 and setting yourself up for success. Plus, the importance of committing to those goals, as well as helping your clients to reach their desired results. Come get your mind and body rig...

Anxious to shed those extra pounds heading into the New Year but not quite sure the best way to go about it? On this episode of "Random Fit," hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller were joined by Registered Dietary Nutritionist, Michelle Ricker, to debunk diet myths with science. Don't worry, it's not rocket science, just nutritional science. Whether you're a fitness professional or simply someone looki...

Are you an effective communicator? We all know about the importance of communication and how everyone interprets information differently. If you have ever read the book by Gary Chapman titled, The 5 Love Languages, then you know exactly what we are talking about. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail the 5 Love Languages of FITNESS and how Chapman’s theories can apply to mo...

‘Tis the season for gift giving. We here at “Random Fit” are happy to help you fulfill the wishes of all the fitness enthusiasts in your life. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller make crossing off your gift-giving workout list a little easier. From vibrating foam rollers, to Theraguns, to stability balls, and much more, the NASM Master Instructors show examples of several different o...

Sport-specific training isn't new but the technique and strategies in preparation may be considered a little "old school."  No other sport movement needs more help and updating than training for rotational sports like golf, tennis, and kayaking.   In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller streamline what you need to know when considering how to get a new twist to an old wor...

As quoted by Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid, “Lesson not just karate only. Lesson for whole life. Whole life have a balance. Everything be better.” In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller discuss the importance of balance. With the holidays upon us, finding balance is essential, not just in your life, but in your training program, as well. Join us as we help find stability in what’s m...

In this encore presentation of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller outlined what makes your glutes such prominent features in both performance and looks, as well as how it impacts joint mechanics and much more. Butt seriously, this is one episode you won’t want to miss once…let alone, twice. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performanc...

The numbers don’t lie. Over 80 percent of us will experience low back pain at one time or another in our lives. In this “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors, and hosts, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail various strategies to help you stay active in times when movement may seem counterintuitive to improving the problem. They will also discuss ways to reduce the likelihood of being impacted by this...

Many who travel frequently have experienced it at one time or another. Jet lag is no joke. In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail all aspects of this pesky travel companion which can rear its ugly head when switching time zone. From what are some of the most common causes, to preventative measures, sleep and body characteristics, and many more tips help feel your...

Knee issues are quite common, especially if you’re involved in sports. In this episode of “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explain why the knee joint depends on the ability of the hip and ankles for mobility, stability, and strength. The duo will also share personal experiences with knee issues and how to prevent them, or work through them, if you’re experiencing is...

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3m9kffV Getting a workout in is great but are you truly maximizing the time you’re spending? In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail not only the importance of staying on y...