NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Regional Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendt Batts, unpack the importance of establishing proper hip internal rotation, and why it is essential from a fitness and sports performance standpoint.  They also review a number of new and unique training ideas for you to implement in your and or your client's program immediately.   Did you h...

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by NASM Product Manager Tony Ambler-Wright to detail NASM’s new Instagram channel, @nasmperformance.  The trio will discuss the inspiration for starting the channel, what types of content you can expect, and much more. Make sure to give it a follow! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness...

It’s time to hit the books again! In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and Regional Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss a book they both have read multiple times and have relied on throughout their career. The 7-Habits of Effective People by Stephen Covey, which was first published in 1989, is well-received in multiple educational fields.  Wendy and...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the concept that "everyone is an athlete." The NASM OPT Model was originally designed to enhance the performance of elite athletes, while also reducing the chances of injury. As the model has been adopted as the first, and only, evidence-based model in fitness, millions of people have...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, uncover the benefits of resistance training, while exploring the six unique applications of force available. In addition, they detail when and how they are the most beneficial to eliciting specific training outcomes, and how each fit into the OPT Model.      Did you hear? The most trusted nam...

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/3HqiWUq On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and...

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the importance of core training, the anatomy that makes up this area of the body, as well as how, and why, every exercise can and must be considered a core exercise.   Let our NASM Master Instructors give you a new understanding of the function of the core, as well as how to make every exercise a co...

Who doesn’t love a nice Q&A to start the new year? On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review questions many of you have asked via email, or on the NASM - Certified Personal Trainer Facebook page.  They’ll leave no stone unturned when it comes to the questions you have, as it is our goal to help you feel even more confident in...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, separate fact from fiction with several popular fitness myths which continue to circulate within the industry.   Trainers will be faced with navigating trends that suddenly become the new hot fitness method, or simply breaking the norm of ideas that have been accepted but are not backed up with science. This episode will...

In “Master Instructor Roundtable,” Regional Master Instructors, and hosts, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts further explore the anatomy and function of the Lateral Subsystem.  Having a greater understanding of this group of muscles which supplies support and movement in the frontal plane, its primary roles in human movement, and effective exercise progressions to challenge the Lateral Subsystem will a...

If the foot and ankle aren’t functioning properly, it’s difficult for the rest of the kinetic chain to follow suit. In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts will discuss not only feet and ankles laterally rotating, but also detail what commonly happens at the arch of the foot. They’ll also deep dive into mobility assessments, specific examples of solutions tables,...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail commonly used exercises that, with just a few tweaks, drastically increase their overall effectiveness, while reducing chances of injury.  Program design is all about maximizing your client's fitness outcomes while minimizing the chance for any type of setback. On this "Do This, Not That" series you will learn how...

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts unpack all things Continuing Education. They will not only review what your bi-annual CEU requirements are, but also explore the value of continuing education, how best to road map your educational journey to maximize your career and the results you and your clients see every day...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail the importance of grip strength. They will review pertinent research that reveals the importance of maintaining or developing grip strength to reduce injuries, improve performance, and maintain overall health as we age. In addition, sample exercises and programming will be provided in...

In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the four interdependent, but interconnected, subsystems that help to make up the global musculature system, which is predominantly responsible for human movement.   Increasing your knowledge of how the four subsystems produce and reduce force as it pertains to ideal movement patterns across the OPT Mod...

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Physical Therapist Chris Nentarz, who has years of clinical experience and is focused on the value and implementation of suspension training within the entire NASM OPT Model.  Whether you train clients who have traditional fitness goals, aspiring /elite athletes, or others who need a strong f...

In this “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 professional. Did you hear?...

 In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by Nathan Riech, who is a paralympic runner and athlete for Team Canada, and specializes in the 1500m. Last year, Nate became a Paralympic Champion at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics.  The trio will explore how the NASM-OPT Model has played a crucial role in Nate’s athletic success, as...

As the global leader in fitness education and certification, NASM continues to grow at the international level. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” Regional Master Instructors, and hosts, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts, share their personal fitness experiences from the international growth in countries such as Egypt, UAE, and Germany.  We continue to span the globe to share NASM’s...

After nearly four years in the making, and one year of development, NASM's Physique and Bodybuilding Coach (NASM-PBC) program is finally here! Join hosts, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts, on this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable” as they talk shop with Dr. Guillermo Escalante, lead subject matter expert for the course, and Mike Fantigrassi, NASM's own Senior Director of Product Developmen...

In this episode of the “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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness w...

In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” NASM Master Instructors, and hosts, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail how to safely and effectively create lower body workout progressions using four of the most commonly used exercises. In addition, application to the OPT Model and all three planes of motion will be discussed.  This is one deep dive discussion you definitely don’t want to...

Do you want to learn more about ways to move your fitness career to the next level? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On “Master Instructor Roundtable,” NASM Master Instructors, and hosts, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Dr. Jeffery Hatton from PennWest. Dr. Hatton will detail multiple online programs to fit everyone’s needs, as well as discuss valuable information...

Never have all six of our incredible NASM Podcast Network hosts appeared on one show together. Until now. Join Wendy Batts, Angie Miller, Darlene Marshall, Marty Miller, Ken Miller, and Rick Richey for this unique, in-depth look into health and fitness, as well as a full preview of each hosts’ Optima 2022 virtual presentations. Get the best of all worlds and check out this one-of-kind presentation...

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts, discuss a popular fitness and performance trend, Blood Flow Restriction, with featured guest, David Marshall. David, Co-Founder & CEO of Suji, details a myriad of topics, like the history of (BFR), applications in fitness and sports performance, and the science that makes BFR such an interesting new application that needs...