NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

In this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller outline a few the most popular exercises seen in fitness centers today that are high risk and could lead to potential injury.  The NASM Master Instructors will discuss why these popular exercises should be considered high risk, while providing exercise alternatives that are both safe and effective. Let us help you se...

In this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Marty Martin take a deeper introspective into the anatomy and function of the Deep Longitudinal Subsystem. Having a greater understanding of the anatomy of the DLS, as well as its primary roles in human movement, will allow you to train your clients more effectively. This is one episode you won’t wan...

Simply put, dynamic stretching is a movement-based type of stretching. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the purpose of dynamic stretching and best times to incorporate it into your client’s workout. They will cover the importance of using a stretch continuum, along with some of their favorite dynamic exercises they use with their clients and why. Let the “Master Instruct...

There are several new and exciting things happening here at NASM. In this week’s “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller are joined by NASM Senior Content Development and Production Manager, Brian Sutton, to unveil the newly released Senior Fitness Specialist course. They explore important topics and considerations when training the active, older adult population. Brian...

Do you have the confidence, education, marketing materials, and experience to offer multiple services? Are you charging what your worth? Are your services supported by your marketing? In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller explore ways to enhance your service offerings to ensure that you are growing your business to support your monetary goals. The “Master Instructor Roundtable” will...

Often, fitness professionals and their clients are short on time, so finding ways to maximize their training is essential in producing the best outcomes.  In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the concept of "Hidden Gem" exercises and how they look to utilize specific workouts which have a high impact on targeting key movement patterns for their clients...

When training different populations, one or both courses could be a piece of the puzzle you are missing to enhance your client’s success and help them reach their fitness goals. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller are joined by featured guest, NASM Senior Content Development and Production Manager, Brian Sutton, to explore the differences between our Certified Nutrition Coach and C...

How can you bridge the gap between a Certified Wellness Coach and a Personal Trainer?  It’s a question many in the fitness industry are looking to answer. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller, along with featured guest Darlene Marshall, personal trainer and wellness coach, detail what it means to work with clients seeking to hit not only fitness...

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...

It’s a topic many fitness professionals struggle with and can lead to awkward conversations if not communicated professionally. In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail how establishing sound pricing strategies is crucial in the success and growth of your business. In addition, knowing how to communicate both a pricing strategy and cancellation policy to yo...

While weight loss is one of the most popular personal goals set heading into the new year, very few ultimately succeed. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail, because of unrealistic expectations, why so many goals fail. The Regional Master Instructors also explain the importance of SMART goals, why accountability is so vital to help your c...

On this special edition of the “Master Instructor Roundtable” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller were joined by two special guests, fellow NASM Master Instructors Andy Hanley and Chris Ecklund, who each took the opportunity to describe one of their favorite exercises. During the discussion each Master Instructor provided specific feedback as to why they chose that exercise, as well as provided spe...

2021 proved to be a year full of exciting opportunities, as well as unique challenges. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller reset and recap some of the most impactful sessions discussed, as well as their key takeaways heading into 2022. Use it as a refresher, or fresh knowledge, heading into the New Year! Did you hear? The most trusted name in f...

For those who do not work in the fitness industry, it would seem a bit odd that all too often personal trainers run out of time to place their own health and wellness as a priority, but unfortunately, it happens more often than you think. In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller respond to questions from our viewers regarding self-care and how they prioritize thei...

The possibilities are endless. We’re here to explain why. This “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller are joined by featured guest, NASM Master Trainer, Russell Wynter..  Russell shares his fitness journey, while outlining the benefits he has found by becoming NASM Certified, as well as taking his education to the next level by becoming aMaster Trainer. He will share hi...

Knowledge is power. So, it’s time to hit the books. In this episode, NASM Master Instructors, and hosts, Wendy Batts and Marty Miller explore the power of being a passionate reader. It has been well documented that a key trait in highly successful individuals is that they place a high importance on making reading a daily priority.  Wendy and Marty will discuss the importance of creating a reading...

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...