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Looking to create a stable, strong, and powerful backside? NASM Master Instructors Ken Miller and Wendy Batts discuss what makes your glutes such prominent features both in performance and looks, how it impacts joint mechanics, the best way to maximize your specific workouts, and much more.  “Random Fit” helps expand your knowledge base on the biggest muscle group in your body. Get off that bottom...

As it turns out, watching those Saturday morning cartoons as a kid taught us more than we could have ever imagined about the body. In this episode of “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors Ken Miller and Wendy Batts, explain how one of Ken’s favorite 1970’s childhood cartoons, - “Schoolhouse Rock!” – pertains to movement and exercise principles still used today. Exercise through cartoons? There’s n...

Do you find yourself doing repetitive weight routines often using the same equipment?   In this episode of “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller share their insights on “resistance training” and, more specifically, the best weights to utilize in different exercise reps. The weight-ing is finally over when it comes to maximizing your workouts and ultimately reaching all y...

The idea of explosive movements in workouts has historically been reserved for athletes, high-intensity programs, or group exercise sessions.  What if we told you there’s some form of "power" or "plyometric" for everyone?  In this episode of “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller outline all the ins and outs of explosive movements that can help you take your workouts to t...

It seems most people have a different interpretation about what core exercises are and how they are designed to be executed. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail several different tips to help strengthen the spine and core. Sit up as “Random Fit” helps you feel the crunch - so you can look and feel your best, all the way to the core! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐔𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂...

Some parents want to believe their kids will grow up to be star athletes but let’s not let the facts get in the way of a good story. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore perception versus reality when evaluating our own child’s athletic skill set and the slippery slope it may expose when pushed too hard.  Are we trying to live vicariously through our children because we excell...

You’ve probably seen trainers and fitness enthusiasts using kettlebells but what exactly are their specific purposes? In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller give you all the kettlebell basics, including their origin and why they’ve become so popular in workouts. Plus, the way these weighted bells can maximize power production and help you achieve your short and long-te...

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 joins hosts, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, for an unplugged discussion on overcoming those career-threatening setbacks, how the NASM training model enabl...

Who’s ready for some fun in the sun? The season for taking advantage of the warm climate is here but that doesn’t mean it’s time to skip taking the proper precautions for your body. In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail and explain the importance of preparing for the elements. From sunblock, to stretching, proper hydration, and beyond – “Random Fit” has your checklist for a safe...

So nice, we just had to do it twice. Hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller continue their recent discussion on the importance of flexibility and the best ways to prepare your body, both in pre and post-workout, to maximize range of motion. In this “Random Fit,” the NASM Master Instructors focus on how to activate muscles to maintain that range of motion and help achieve all your fitness goals. Come for...

Is it okay to just hop on a piece of cardio equipment and then hit the weights? In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore the different forms of flexibility to help you get the most out of your fitness time. Plus, why proper cool down is equally important to your body after your workout is complete. We here at “Random Fit” promise not to stretch the truth regardin...

Life, love, and the pursuit of…fitness? Well, not exactly, but life in the industry does come with its’ share of challenges. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller discuss the delicate balance of juggling work, family responsibilities and sometimes, just a little time for yourself. The duo will also be joined by special guest, and Wendy’s husband, fellow NASM Master Instructor Tony...

As you get older, things change. In this “Random Fit,” Wendy Batts and Ken Miller take you through the unexpected, and often unflattering, body transitions when you hit the other side of 40. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The NASM Master Instructors help guide you through the middle-age hurdles to maintain an energetic and healthy lifestyle. Embrace the change! Start the summer off right wi...

In this episode hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller focus on perturbation. The NASM Master Instructors explore the definition and importance of the workouts, which are performed on unstable surfaces to help improve reactive balance control and agility. Let “Random Fit” guide you through how to successfully incorporate perturbation into you and your clients’ workouts! Start the summer off right with o...

Everyone loves a sequel, right? In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller share more exercises you can do when everyday life puts a squeeze on our fitness schedule. From the single-leg windmill to a push-up with a kickback, the bear crawl, and many more, there are no excuses for cheating yourself and your body out of a good workout. It’s back, by popular demand - so let the...

Head up, chest forward, shoulders back. Easier said than done, right? Hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore proper body positioning and why it’s so vital to your bodies’ overall long-term health, as well as avoiding discomfort later in life. The NASM Master Instructors discuss the common reasons for compensation, why it can lead to re-occurring injuries, how it’s become more common for personal...

We all lead busy lives. Sometimes there simply aren’t enough hours in the day, for one reason or another, to commit to a full workout. In episode one of this two-part series, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller share a number of different exercises you can do when your schedule is tight. Some of the quick-hit workouts discussed include a lunge to balance and bicep curl, arm reaches,...

Like many aspects of workouts, we’ve seen an evolution in the shoes you wear to help you reach your fitness goals. In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller help define the right type of shoes to fit your active lifestyle, how the shape and width of your foot will often dictate the most effective footwear, the difference between a training shoe and a running shoe, and muc...

Erica Lugo’s fitness journey has taken a long and windy road to success. In this episode of “Random Fit,” the NASM Certified Personal Trainer joins hosts Ken Miller and Wendy Batts and goes in-depth on battling her weight, losing 150 pounds, overcoming thyroid cancer, becoming a trainer on USA Networks’ “The Biggest Loser,” and much more. Looking for some extra motivation? Lugo’s story is one you...

This episode focuses on HIIT workouts which stands for “High Intensity Interval Training” or “High Intensity Intermittent Exercise.” NASM Master Instructor hosts, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, explain what a true HIIT training workout out is, as well as some of the high-intensity, fast-moving exercises recommended to enable your clients reach their fitness goals. “Random Fit” helps you HIIT a home r...

Managing stress through meditation dates back hundreds of years. As we enter Stress Awareness Month here in April, “Random Fit” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explain and discuss the modern-day application and practice of this age-old technique, including a number of both mental and physical benefits from consistent and proper meditation. Let Wendy and Ken help you find your inner peace. Namaste...

To do or not to do, that is the question.  Life is filled with choices, including several at your local gym when it comes to the equipment frequently used to help reach your fitness goals.    In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller navigate right from wrong when it comes to correctly and safely using several different exercise machines. Devices include the leg press, Smit...

We've all been there. We're at the gym, ready to use a piece of equipment and, right before we start, we realize it's covered in sweat from the last person to use it. Not only is it not sanitary, but it's also wholly inconsiderate. In this episode of "Random Fit," hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller share some helpful hints on proper gym etiquette and respectfully sharing spaces when exercising. Let...

Unstable object training can be a balancing act in a number of unique ways as you strive to meet your personal fitness goals. “Random Fit” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller separate the rad, from the fad, when working with stability discs, airex pads, and half foam rollers. Plus, the NASM Master Instructors go in-depth on Core-Tex training, Terra Core workouts, and many other popular stability exer...

Personal training isn’t just a career, it’s a commitment. A commitment on a number of levels many are not even aware of. One that brings plenty of rewards as well. From juggling schedules, payments, business requirements, and even different personalities, each day brings a unique set of challenges and goals specific to you and your clients' success. “Random Fit” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors,...