NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers
Episodes
Hidden Gems
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often, fitness professionals and their clients are short on time, so finding ways to maximize their training is essential in producing the best outco...
Differentiating CNC and CSNC Courses
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
NASM CWC Webinar
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Human Movement: A Review of the Four Subsystems
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the four interdependent, but interconnected, subs...
Pricing and Cancelation Strategies
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a topic many fitness professionals struggle with and can lead to awkward conversations if not communicated professionally. In this “Master In...
Helping to Set Realistic Resolutions for Your Clients
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 “Mast...
Encore Presentation: Trainers’ Favorite Exercises
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of the “Master Instructor Roundtable” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller were joined by two special guests, fellow NASM Ma...
2021: What We Learned
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 proved to be a year full of exciting opportunities, as well as unique challenges. In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hos...
Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Health
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Benefits of Becoming an NASM Master Trainer
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The possibilities are endless. We’re here to explain why. This “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller are joined by ...
Book Club
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
Introduction to Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly two years in the making, NASM’s largest program ever—Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)—has just been made available for pre-order. Foc...
Questions from the Group
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 po...
Back to the Basics
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail questions regarding the NASM OPT Model from you, our loyal liste...
Running 101
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller share personal running stories, discuss common injuries associated with...
What We Learned: Optima 2021
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, what a week it was! In this encore episode of “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller highlight Optima 2021. The NA...
Encore Presentation: Exploring a Proper Push Up & Technique
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never too late for a friendly reminder. In this encore episode of “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller uncove...
Previewing Optima 2021
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Understanding Behavior Change
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's “Master Instructor Roundtable,” NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the Behavior Change Specialist Cours...
Training for Sport
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Exercise Motivation
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder what you can say to help your clients stay motivated? Is the tough love approach the best once they state they are committed to a w...
Building Client Rapport Through Subjective Information
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your initial client meeting are you gathering all the information needed to best design programs to help them achieve their fitness goals? Are you ...
Home Gym Design
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the newly released home gym design course. With the rapid growth in home ...
Let's Get Social
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASM’s Social Media Fitness Influencer course has been uniquely designed for the emerging fitness professional looking to grow their online presenc...
Nutrition Advice to Maximize Your Training Business
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do your clients want specific nutrition information and you aren’t quite sure how to respond? Are you nervous about what you can or cannot recommend...
Cervical Spine – Part II
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of this two-part series, Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the most common compensations and provide corrective exercise techniqu...
Cervical Spine – Part I
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the anatomy of the cervical spine complex to provide a comprehensive unde...
All About the Shoulder – Part II
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our shoulder complex series, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the most common compensations, provide correcti...
Evolution of Athlete Health & Performance in the NBA/Pro Sports
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many clients aspire to train like professional athletes but may not fully appreciate what goes into optimizing health and performance in elite sports....
All About the Shoulder – Part I
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your shoulders are a vital, yet often neglected, part of your body. In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Marty Miller and Wendy Batts review the a...
Building a Successful Business
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering opening your own business but don’t know where to start? Are your doors open but want ideas on how to expand your offerings and ...
Corrective Exercise Specialist Updates
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the latest NASM CES content. The Regional Master Instructors will explore the most recent m...
A Look Inside the NASM-CPT 7 Model
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller take a deep dive inside the new release regarding new terminology, updated research, and program ...
The Importance of Stretching
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take care of your body before and after workouts to maximize performance and help achieve your fitness goals? For some, that’s a stretch. NAS...
Five Stages of Cardiovascular Training
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Wendy Batts and Marty Miller continue their recent discussion on cardio training, focusing in on five different stages. The NASM Master Instruc...
An In-Depth Look at Cardio Assessments
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the cardiovascular assessments covered in the current CPT textbook. The NASM Master Instruc...
Part II: All About the Knee
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of this series, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller continue their discussion on this vital joint. Wendy ...
Part I: The Knee
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller open their two-part series on one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. In this e...
Acute Variables
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller explore and examine acute variables, which are an integral component of the OPT ...
Part II: Foot & Ankle
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of our series, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller review the most common foot and ankle compensations, as well as provid...
Part I: Foot & Ankle
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts explore one of the most important parts of your body – the foot and ankle complex. In Part One of this two-part s...
NASM Health & Wellness Platform
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣...
Part III – Program Design and Squat Progressions
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣...
Part II – Common Flaws and Squat Variations
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣...
Part I – Deconstructing the Squat
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASM is offering FREE courses all month long. Don't miss your chance. Claims yours today! https://nasm.co/31Txdn6) In the first installment of this th...
Part three: Program design for the hip complex
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Part II - The Importance of the Hip
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Part I – It’s All in the Hips
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar...
Exercises: Overrated or Not?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
Trainers' Favorite Exercises
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Master Instructor Roundtable Wendy and Marty will be joined with two special guests, fellow NASM Master Instructors Andy Hanley...
Program Design: Leveling Up the Pushup
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Marty Miller and Wendy Batts for the latest Master Instructor Roundtable where you will learn how to create push up progressions and regressions ...
Exploring a proper pushup and technique
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Master Instructor Roundtable Wendy and Marty will uncover the key components in being able to successfully building your clients of all fitnes...
How to Interview for a Training Job
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is an important first step in having a successful career within the fitness industry. However, it is crucial to ...
Burpee Basics Part 3 - Building up to a Burpee
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 Program Design- In this Master Instructor Roundtable, hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts discuss the concept of program design regarding the b...
Burpee Basics Part 2 - Building up to a Burpee
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Master Instructor Roundtable , hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller discuss the common compensations that occur when individuals perform burpees...
Burpee Basics - Anatomy of a Burpee
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Back to Training Basics
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Master Instructor Roundtable, Wendy and Marty cover the fundamental components in creating successful and effective programming. Frequently fi...
Small Group Training - Utilizing the OPT Model
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The OPT model is the most versatile evidence-based training methodology in the fitness industry. Often fitness professionals first learn to apply the ...
The Fitness Year in Review
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. F...
How to Incorporate Corrective Exercise with Small Group Training
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join NASM Master Instructors Prentiss Rhodes, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller as they breakdown how to integrate corrective exercise into your small gro...
How to Help Clients with Tech Neck
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
The Importance of Proper Glute Training - Part 2
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
The Importance of Glute Training
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Personal Trainer Basics: Power Phase
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NASM Master Trainers Prentiss Rhodes, Wendy Batts, and Marty Miller talk about the Power Phase of the OPT Model. They address: - Should everyone do P...
Personal Training Basics: OPT Phases 2-4
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host and Master Instructor Prentiss Rhodes is joined by NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller for a live trainer roundtable. The three ...
Personal Trainer Basics: Stabilization and Endurance
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host and Master Instructor Prentiss Rhodes is joined by NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Marty Miller for a live trainer roundtable. The three ...