NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

ACSM Resistance Training Review vs. NASM OPT Model


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Welcome to another high-impact episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable!”In this episode, Wendy Batts and Dr. Marty Miller break down the latest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand: “Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults”—the first major update since 2009.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Review: Analysis of 137 systematic reviews with over 30,000 participants
  • Key Findings: What the new ACSM guidelines reveal about strength, hypertrophy & power training
  • Validation: How the latest research supports the NASM OPT Model
  • Hypertrophy Secrets: Why training volume is king for muscle growth
  • Age & Strength: The science-backed case for lifting heavier at every age
  • Power Development: Programming for speed, function & real life results
  • Personalization: The role of program flexibility & movement assessments for every client

    💪 Who Should Watch: 

    • Personal Trainers
    • Strength Coaches
    • Fitness Professionals
    • Exercise Science Students
    • Anyone serious about muscle building and performance
    • Show References:https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2026/04000/american_college_of_sports_medicine_position.21.aspx

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