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Buzzing with Vitality
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, provide practical tips and takeaways to incorpor...
Finding Your Perfect Gym
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, dive into the nitty-gritty of finding your perfect gym. They guide you through...
Sleep: Recoveries Secret Weapon
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guest, Garmin Product Mana...
Buffet Survival Guide
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an exercise enthusiast or personal trainer, this “Random Fit” is for you! Hosts, and NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller...
Gym Safety 101
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The top priority for all who attend a gym is to get healthy and get fit. The gym can be your release valve for stress, where you lift and move to get ...
Navigating Nature’s Gym
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, dive into the world of Orienteering, a thrilling ...
Contact vs. Non-Contact Sports Injuries
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you play high-level competitive sports, injuries are an inevitability. It's impossible to get the injury risk down to "zero" but there is preventa...
Body Composition Change & Nutrition
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can your multi-task body composition change? In other words, can you really do two things at once when it comes to changing your body composition b...
Inflammaging
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is inflammaging? Well, it’s a newer term that you might have heard being discussed in fitness and wellness circles. On this episode of “Rando...
Load Management for Professional Athletes
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Player longevity within a sport can be a big goal for professional athletes but it begins and ends with a sports season. Load management was first c...
Fitness Through the Generations
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what the age, fitness is an integral part of living a vital life. As the generations have gone through their respective aging cycles, their...
Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us think we're going to sleep at night and wake up bright-eyed and bushy tailed. However, that's not the case for the 70 million Americans w...
Building Unbreakable Hips
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all in the hips. Hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guest, Jiji Pollack, certified persona...
Recovering From Pickleball Injuries
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball has been called the fastest-growing sport in the US. With millions now playing, it only makes sense more may experience injury. This racke...
What’s So Odd About ‘Odd Position Strength?’
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Odd position strength is defined as the ability to generate force from ‘uncommon,’ less symmetrical body positions. On this “Random Fit,” host...
The Future of Fitness
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness continues to be an ever-evolving industry, paving its ever-unique path with ways for people to improve their health and overall lifestyle. On ...
Health Benefits of Living with Pets
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest, pets make everything better. There’s nothing better than walking through the front door and sitting there, waiting for you, is Fi...
R.I.C.E, M.E.A.T, P.E.A.C.E, & L.O.V.E
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there's been injury in sports, there's been the question, “What do we do now?” There have been different camps on what to do from icing immedia...
The Great Outdoors: More Harmful Than Helpful?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the weather is right running on an outdoor trail, swimming at the beach, or meditating at the park can be ideal places to challenge the body, or ...
Impact of Physical Activity on Mortality
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise has more benefits than people realize. Through movement, you’ll look better at the beach, enhance endurance in everyday activities, and f...
Getting High: Altitude Training
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness and performance training at elevation can reap great benefits if done correctly. The rapid transition to higher elevations can affect upward...
Stairway to Fitness Heaven
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who have a gym membership will walk past the dreaded Stair Climber while those searching for a challenging cardio session know where to fi...
First Things First: Cardio or Lift?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as gyms have been in existence, there's been the age-old question, "Do my cardio first or lift weights?" In this encore presentation of “...
Conditioning for ESports
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have thought that sitting around playing video games could lead to a full-time occupation? Welcome to the new reality. Many who have been ...
Circuit Training
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A form of body conditioning, circuit training targets strength building and muscular endurance, and was voted Top 20 fitness trends for the last few y...
Motor Sports Conditioning
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Motorsport races are more than just sitting behind the wheel of a high-powered vehicle for hours on end. There are several unexpected variables and ...
What the Ruck?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cardio and Strength training do not have to be different parts of the same goal of achieving better conditioning. "Rucking" has become one silently g...
Routines: The Not-so-life Hack Hack
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you realize it or not, we all have a routine. Ask yourself," What's that one thing that you do that you don't realize that you do?" It's the...
Everyday Activities: Right from Wrong
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often, we go about our day-to-day routine without thinking about the way we stand, sit, work, what we wear, or how we “play” that could lead to po...
Sit-to-Stand Assessment Test
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit, we stand, we sit, we stand. In this “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore using unassis...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Fastest Growing Martial Art
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force them to s...
Flexibility: It’s Relative
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you can does not mean that you should. Skeletal joints have an ideal range of motion that we might consider safe and optimal. For some...
Tennis vs. Pickleball
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be surprised if you walk by your local tennis courts and notice a few more lines on the playing surface. It may now have a dual purpose and ser...
Body Composition: Quality Over Quantity
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The scale can be seen as your best friend or your worst enemy. Body weight only tells part of the story when it comes to a marker of fitness or heal...
Wellness Coaching vs. Personal Training
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard what personal trainers do but what about wellness coaches? Wellness coaching has gotten more recognition in recent years, and, for...
Lifespan vs. Healthspan
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abraham Lincoln once said, "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” The average person is living a lo...
Grant Hill: 2X NCAA Champion, Basketball HOF
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Hill’s basketball timeline was filled with incredible personal and team accomplishments, but also several severe injuries during his storied c...
Overload Principle: Get Big Results from Small Changes
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making changes in the body means making changes in your workout routine. On this “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, a...
Power Training: Is it for Everyone?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dumbbells, cables, and selectorized machines are common in most workouts. They can all be effective improving strength but what about power? Exerci...
Exercise is Medicine
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been said a million times over that "Exercise is Medicine." What can that mean for someone when it comes to preventing, decreasing, or overcoming...
The Five Components of Physical Fitness
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness comes in many different forms. When it comes to defining what it is to be “physically fit,” we may experience trouble coming up with a def...
Are Abs an Everyday Workout?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as the field of personal training has been around the question, "Should I work out my abs every day?" rings in every fitness professional'...
2023: Worldwide Fitness Trends
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal posted the results of the Top 20 Worldwide trends of 2023. On this episode of “Random Fit,” ...
Juicing, Detoxing, & Cleansing – Worth the Squeeze?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, change isn’t always for the better – especially when it comes to your diet. On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and...
Exercise & Scoliosis
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. On this “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken...
Addressing a SORE Subject
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, discuss the various reasons why people get sore after a workout and what your body is try...
Random Fit on the Road: The Philippines
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To end 2022, “Random Fit” co-host, and NASM Master Instructor, Ken Miller headed East for a unique opportunity to work with National Academy of Sp...
UA NEXT: All-America Event
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, unpack the importance of recovery during the Under Armour, All America (UA NEX...
Refresh Your Fridge: Making Smart Choices
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Setting New Year’s goals are common as we often strive to make improvements to our physical health. On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and...
The Science of Sleep
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a change in your sleep pattern as you age? Ever wonder why you were able to stay up late in high school and college and now struggle ...
Fitness Education: The Dubai Experience
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day the world gets smaller and smaller. This is especially true in the world of fitness education. In October 2022 hosts, Wendy Batts, and Ken...
Importance of Movement Health
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) approximately 1.7 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide making it the leading cont...
Random Fit on the Road: Serbia
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Random Fit” continues to span the globe, this time in Serbia. Hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller recently traveled east to present at the NASM’...
Holiday Eating Dos & Don’ts
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diet self-control is important, especially at this time of year with various opportunities to consume food and drink, often in large amounts. On this ...
Fitness After COVID
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, it's likely that as an exerciser you've got back on the saddle and resumed your fitness routine as many others ...
Two Hearts That Beat as One
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Without the heart there is no circulation of blood throughout the body. Did you know that there are two pumps that help with circulation? The calf c...
Exploring the Transtheoretical Model
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Transtheoretical Model, as described by NASM, is based on empirical evidence suggesting that people go through five stages of readiness to change ...
The Spine: More than Just a Stack of Bones
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
80% of Americans have had or are currently experiencing some form of low back pain and discomfort. Socrates said, "If you would seek health, first l...
Heart Rate Variability
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heart Rate Variability: Another way to look at measuring heart rate. You might be one of the millions of exercisers that has a measuring device that h...
Competitive Bodybuilding: What You Need to Know
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guest, Dr. Scott Stevenson, an applied exercise physiol...
World’s Fittest Cities
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent episode, “Random Fit” detailed America’s fittest cities so it got us thinking, how does the United States shape up against the rest ...
Know Your Yoga
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing yoga is an excellent way to help you achieve your fitness gains. So, which type of yoga makes the most sense? In this episode of “Rando...
NASM All-Stars: Optima 2022 Roundtable
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never have all six of our incredible NASM Podcast Network hosts appeared on one show together. Until now. Join Wendy Batts, Angie Miller, Darlene Mars...
Get Primed for Fitness Progress
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to exercise, the human body can be predictable. The key to continuing progress in your workouts and keeping the body progressing is to ...
Training Female Athletes
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are all acutely aware of the ACL epidemic and how it plagues more female athletes than male athletes. On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, a...
Blue Zones: Live Long & Prosper
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how some people live to be 100+ with relative ease? Well, let “Random Fit” introduce you to the concept of Blue Zones, which, simply, ...
Caffeine: Upper or Downer?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Would you like a cup of coffee with your breakfast?" "Don't mind if I do." If you're like millions of people around the world, you are giving t...
Identifying Credible Fitness Sources
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the classic saying goes, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” There’s no better application to this age-old adage than when it co...
First Things First: Cardio or Lift?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as gyms have been in existence, there's been the age-old question, "Do my cardio first or lift weights?" In this episode of “Random Fit,...
America’s Fittest Cities
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a good list? In this “Random Fit,” it’s “survival of the fittest” as hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and...
Strength Matters…Worldwide
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guests, Strength Matters Coaches James Breese (Founder)...
Social (Media) Awareness
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who scrolls through your social media feed for exercise inspiration or motivation? If you are, you aren't the only one. In this “...
Staying Active as an Older Adult
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adults over 65 are the fastest growing age group in the United States. If growing "old" gracefully is your goal, certain questions must be asked. Why...
Heart-Challenging Movements
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Cardio" in the traditional sense of workouts and staying fit usually means going out for a run, getting on a treadmill, or rowing. What do you do wh...
Encore Presentation: Training Through Knee Injuries
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knee issues are quite common, especially if you’re involved in sports. In this encore episode, NASM Master Instructors Wendy Batts and Ken Miller ex...
Random Fit: On the Road
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In early June the Functional Training Summit was held in Munich, Germany where hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller presente...
Signs of Overtraining
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you pushing yourself through workouts and wondering why you aren't hitting your desired goals? Do you notice a change in your sleeping patterns, s...
Endurance & Adventure Racing
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how some people can run such long distances without getting injured? On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Mill...
Body Composition: Different Ways to Measure Results
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fitting into that suit or dress, getting that vacation body, or wearing less for the warmer weather, means making physical changes to your body. Whe...
How to Prevent Muscle Soreness
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost inevitable. When you try any new physical endeavor, you're going to feel "sore." In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts ...
Making the Most of Days Off
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An “off day” is typically referred to as the day between workouts to get rest, as well as mentally and physically prepare for the next exercise. ...
The Science of Sleep
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a change in your sleep pattern as you age? Ever wonder why you were able to stay up late in high school and college and now struggle ...
Seven Fundamental Movement Patterns
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a strong foundation for you everyday activities need to be a focal point for any workout you do at the gym. In this “Random Fit,” hosts K...
Understanding Health, Fitness, and Wellness Credentials
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what all those letters behind health, fitness, and wellness professionals’ names mean? In this “Random Fit,” hosts Ken Miller and We...
Encore Presentation: Getting More from Your Core
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems most people have a different interpretation about what core exercises are and how they are designed to be executed. In this encore presentati...
Creating the “Summer Body”
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warmer weather means two things: shedding winter clothes and those long-awaited summer vacations are just around the corner. A big motivator to lose...
Intermittent Fasting
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decade, intermittent fasting has become a popular diet plan. In this episode, hosts Ken Miller and Wendy Batts, along with featured gues...
Cardio Assessments
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Performing cardiorespiratory exercises can aid in managing how hard someone needs to work for the benefits of a strong heart and lung system, as well ...
Cardio Styles & Formats
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes getting a cardio or metabolic training session incorporated into your weekly routine may be challenging. For others, it’s the workout most...
To Keto or Not to Keto: That’s the Question
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if the Keto diet is right for you? Do you even know what you must do to be in ketosis? On this episode of “Random Fit,” hos...
Encore Presentation: 2X NCAA National Champion Grant Hill
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Hill’s basketball timeline was filled with incredible personal and team accomplishments, but also several severe injuries during his storied c...
Earthing: Are You Down to Earth?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decades we have lost contact with the earth…literally. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail ways to be “...
Muscular Subsystems
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The human body is more than just segments and parts. Everything is connected. If you move an arm, you can change how the core and opposite lag move...
Title IX: Women in Sports
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On June 23, 1972, Title IX, federal civil rights law was passed as part of the Educational Amendments of 1972. In the movement for equal rights in spo...
The Evolution of Physical Education
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up most of us had "gym class." We wore the same gym uniform, ran the same gym laps, and played the same gym games as everyone else at school....
Don’t Have a Pain in the Neck
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The neck is the portion of the body that joins the head to the shoulders and chest. For being such a small area, the neck is one of the most important...
Setting Realistic Nutrition Goals
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eating healthy isn’t just a choice, it’s a commitment. A commitment many fail to fulfill for themselves when life gets in the way and priorities g...
Not All Water is Created Equal
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Staying hydrated is one component of staying healthy. How we stay hydrated is another conversation. In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy B...
Know Your Equipment
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gyms and health clubs are often equipped with different versions of equipment that perform the same tasks such as seated rows, chest presses, and many...
Speed Matters
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exceptional and effective workouts require thought and planning from what exercise equipment to use, how much weight, or how many repetitions. In th...