NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts explore the anatomy, functions, and training techniques of the posterior chain.   The posterior chain is essential for improved human performance at all levels. After viewing this episode, you will know how to challenge the musculature through all phases of the OPT Model to meet the needs of all your clientele.  Did you he...

A quote is described as a group of words from a text or speech, typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, share some of their favorite fitness quotes, and how they apply these motivational strategies in their own life as well as to the industry, or their cli...

On to Phase 5. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail Phase 5 of the NASM OPT Model and what makes this phase so special when implementing the approach with your clients and athletes.  Program design seems complicated, however, if you use the Model and get to know your client, it may not be as hard as you think. We will discuss when to pr...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail Phase 2 of the NASM OPT Model, and what makes this phase so special when implementing it with your clients.  Program design seems complicated, however, if you use the Model and get to know your client, it may not be as hard as you think. We will discuss when to progress clients to this...

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss answers to a question many of our listeners have inquired about. Program design seems complicated, however, if you use the Model and get to know your client, it may not be as hard as you think. We look forward to discussing this topic and want to thank those of you for reaching out to us when you ne...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, NASM Master Instructor, and Registered Dietician, Kat Barefield, to explore current trends in nutrition. The trio will cover topics related to popular "diets," supplements, scope of practice, and much more. Let us help you make smarter, healthier nutritional choi...

In this encore episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts Wendy outline and explore the key assessments which are a critical part of the NASM.  As both Wendy and Marty always say, “If you are not assessing you are guessing!” This episode details an in-depth review of these evaluations, as well as the relevant information they provide to you as a fitness profe...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail the importance of maintaining a high level of physical activity in coordination with a structured exercise program. It is becoming increasingly common for people to fall within the sedentary lifestyle classification, even if they participate in a formal exercise program a few times per...

Yoga continues to gain worldwide popularity with over 300 million people practicing regularly. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are bringing back a popular show discussion, Accidental Exercise, focusing on many popular yoga poses.  Yoga is often overlooked as it pertains to muscular activation, and or targeted strengthening. After this episode, you may l...

Let’s talk habits. Specifically, healthy ones. On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore how creating proper habits can have a major impact on the overall success of transforming or maintaining a healthy lifestyle over an extended period.  Understanding how to help transform behaviors into habits is essential for all fitness professionals....

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, revisit Phase 1 of the NASM OPT Model: Stabilization Endurance. A common misconception is that because it’s the first phase, it must be easy and not beneficial—which couldn’t be further from the truth! Phase 1 is critical to developing and building the foundation required to optimize strength...

You bring the questions; we’ll provide the answers. In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts explore, in detail, answers to questions many of our listeners have inquired about. Some of your thought-provoking inquiries questions may require different types of strategies based on the client (and our course, ourselves). We are looking f...

Welcome back to the (Thera)gun show! On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Therabody Founder, and Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Jason Wersland.  The trio will detail topics such as the future of recovery science, how to build recovery into your fitness business, as well as how Dr. Jason sees Therabody’...

It’s back, by popular demand! On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, get straight to the facts, deep diving into fitness facts that further confirm what you already know, or may allow you to look at things a bit differently. Enhance your fitness knowledge base, while having some fun in the process! Did you hear? The...

Namaste. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, deep dive into the topic of Yoga. There are many variations of yoga and this can often be confusing to our clients, and even ourselves. The NASM Master Instructors will discuss the most common types of yoga, their benefits, and ways to integrate this discipline into you and/or your clients fitness journey. We can...

The NASM OPT Model is an integrated performance-based training model.  On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review the importance of understanding human movement, and how to use the NASM OPT Model for every client regardless of their goals or current fitness level.  Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness i...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, deep dive into METS (Metabolic Equivalent of Task).  METS can estimate the number of calories that are burned during exercise. They also indicate the intensity of that exercise as it compares to sitting quietly. Understanding and using METS will allow you to safely evaluate your clients' phys...

This episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the concept of "Accidental Movement Assessments." Structured movement assessments will allow you to have a clear understanding of your client's current movement abilities, however, fitness professionals are often faced with clients or circumstances where formal movement assessments are just not possibl...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail the benefits, and potential risks, of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Increasing the intensity of a client’s work out is crucial to continue to see gains and reach their goals. However, in today's fitness environment HIIT often can increase the chance of injury. Marty and Wend...

This episode deals with getting a grip. Specifically, the correct grip. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” a topic from the “MIR” mailbag, hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore information related to grip/hand placement and how it may or may not change the exercise when targeting specific muscles. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expan...

Just the facts, please. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explain and explore several fun fitness facts that will either confirm what you already knew or could possibly make you look at things just a bit differently! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Beco...

It’s not always what you know, but who you know.  On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss the value of networking to advance your career, build relationships, and stay on top of the latest and greatest trends.   Marty recently returned from IHRSA 2023 in San Diego and will share his personal experience on the value of atten...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, unpack the scientific advantages of Ground Based Training.  In addition, the concepts of Open Chain and Close Chain exercises will be discussed to have the understanding on how to choose specific exercises for your clients.   Look forward to seeing you all at the Roundtable! Did you hear? The...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts explore questions many of you have asked on our private NASM Certified Personal Trainers page. This page features over 13,000 NASM Certified Professionals who interact daily, collaborate, network, and pose thought provoking questions that helps everyone grow as a fitness professional.   Join u...

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review the process of creating impactful integration techniques, which is the fourth step in the Corrective Exercise continuum.  After this “MIR,” you will have a clear understanding of how to utilize integration techniques in order to have the most impact when training your cl...