NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

NASM is offering free courses in the month of April. Claim yours before they're gone. https://nasm.co/3sMvMTb In part three of the series Wendy and Marty will demonstrate how to use the OPT Model to create programs focused on improving hip function in all phases of training. 

In the second installment of this three-part series, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss life and sport, in relation to the hips. The two go in-depth on how dysfunction can frequently lead to knee, back, and shoulder injuries. Plus, they discuss how your hips help stabilize your entire body, the importance of the gluteus maximus and glute in performance, and much more. Let the Master Instru...

As one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints, the hip's importance and function cannot be overstated. In this webinar, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller open their three-part series on the joint, including a thorough overview of the anatomy of the hip, its function, mobility assessments, and much more. It's still hip to be square, so make sure not to miss this episode of the Master Instruct...

When in doubt, leave it up to the experts, right? On this edition of the Master Instructor Roundtable, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller are again joined by fellow NASM Master Instructors Andy Hanley and Chris Ecklund. Each will share a specific exercise individually, and then the group will discuss or possibly debate if it’s overrated. You don’t want to miss this one! NASM is Offering FREE cours...

On this edition of the Master Instructor Roundtable Wendy and Marty will be joined with two special guests, fellow NASM Master Instructors Andy Hanley and Chris Ecklund, who will each take the opportunity to describe one of their favorite exercises. During the discussion each Master Instructor will provide specific feedback as to why they choose that particular exercise as well as provide specific...

Join Marty Miller and Wendy Batts for the latest Master Instructor Roundtable where you will learn how to create push up progressions and regressions for all phases of the OPT Model while taking a deeper look at many of the common push up variations that are utilized in the gym each and every day.

In this Master Instructor Roundtable Wendy and Marty will 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. Want a quick, easy and affordable way to change your life? Hit the ground running with the most revolutionary personal training program ever developed and start transfor...

Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is an important first step in having a successful career within the fitness industry. However, it is crucial to have a great approach to establishing yourself as a highly desirable Fitness Professional to potential employers during the interview process. In this week's Master Instructor Roundtable Wendy and Marty will share successful interviewing strategies t...

Part 3 Program Design- In this Master Instructor Roundtable, hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts discuss the concept of program design regarding the burpee and its progressions and regressions. They'll also discuss how burpees can safely and effectively be a part of almost all your clients' programs. After this session you will never look at burpees in the same way! February is National Heart Month...

In this Master Instructor Roundtable , hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the common compensations that occur when individuals perform burpees before properly progressions are achieved will be identified, as well as other assessments that can help to identify kinetic chain movement compensations will be discussed in order to make burpee training a fun and progressive process. Start the new...

One of the most beloved or at times hated exercises within the fitness industry is the burpee. It can be a great exercise when utilized properly, and can be deconstructed so that portions of the burpee can be developed in order to improve individual's efficiency. Join Marty Miller and Wendy Batts for this Master Instructor Round Table. The first in a three-part series discussing burpees. Start the...

In this Master Instructor Roundtable, Wendy and Marty cover the fundamental components in creating successful and effective programming. Frequently fitness professionals lose sight of the most important, impactful, and relevant training components to make their training sessions fun and entertaining. This Master Instructor Roundtable will allow you to re-focus on the basics to maximize your client...

The OPT model is the most versatile evidence-based training methodology in the fitness industry. Often fitness professionals first learn to apply the OPT Model for one-on-one training sessions. With the popularity of small group training fitness professionals at times lose sight of the scientific principles of the OPT Model and simply focus training groups at high intensities. In this episode, Mas...

Join Regional Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller as they wrap up 2020 and take a look back on what was learned in the fitness industry. FREE MINI COURSE: With NASM’s Science Behind Effective Weight Loss mini course, you’ll learn the appropriate methods to lose weight efficiently. http://bit.ly/3nWtRJs

Join NASM Master Instructors Prentiss Rhodes, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller as they breakdown how to integrate corrective exercise into your small group training. The three will touch on the desired outcome for trainers and clients, the assessments needed, programming and so much more.  

From text messaging to video games to streaming YouTube videos like this one, we’re all guilty of straining our necks and our eyes to stay engaged with the world around us. And while doing so keeps us informed and connected, it also adds fuel to the fire around what’s known as tech neck.   Join NASM Master Instructors and hosts Prentiss Rhodes, Wendy Batts, and Dr. Marty Miller for a discussion on...

In Part 2, Wendy and Marty will review many of the most used glute targeting exercises fitness enthusiasts and fitness professionals use each day. A deep dive into proper form, progressions, and regressions will be explored to help you maximize your and or your client's glute training.  Have you heard about the newest specialization that was announced at Optima? With the new Virtual Coaching Speci...

The unfortunate truth about lower-body workouts is that many people work out for purely cosmetic reasons. Yes, glutes are important for the all-around aesthetic appeal, but there is actually a purpose behind training them that goes far beyond having a great bottom. Join NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts, Marty Miller, and Prentiss Rhodes as they discuss the actual functions of the glute complex...

NASM Master Trainers Prentiss Rhodes, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller talk about the Power Phase of the OPT Model. They address: - Should everyone do Phase 5? Why isn’t this optional? - Do you have to perform 1-5 reps in the strength portion? - What are some alternatives to using a wall or MB? I don’t have a wall in my gym and it seems that you need to have this to perform the explosive exercises -...

Host and Master Instructor Prentiss Rhodes is joined by NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller for a live trainer roundtable. The three will discuss the ins and outs of Phases 2, 3, and 4 in the OPT™ Model. Want CEUs for listening to this? Join NASM Connected and get access to this CEU quiz and hundreds of others. Find out how today. https://nasm.co/3je2sQ6 Follow us: Facebook: https...

Host and Master Instructor Prentiss Rhodes is joined by NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller for a live trainer roundtable. The three will discuss the ins and outs of Phase 1, the stabilization and endurance phase, in the OPT™ Model. Download the Referenced slides here: https://nasm.co/31D3AXp Want CEUs for listening to this? Join NASM Connected and get access to this CEU quiz and...