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Exercise may be a good stress (eustress), but life is filled with harmful stress (distress) that alters hormonal levels, health and inflammation. How do exercise and our ‘life stress’ impact these effects? On this episode, Fabio Comana takes a deep dive into understanding these concepts and applications, and learn how to expand your programming for success.

Do you know the three physiological systems humans use to maintain static and dynamic balance? Do you know how to progress and regress clients of all levels using unstable devices? On this episode Dr. Scott Cheatham, DPT, PhD will discuss the science of human balance and key strategies to train individuals of all levels using different unstable objects and environments. Other topics include quantifying balance confidence, common observable balance deviations, and musculoskeletal injuries that cause balance issues. This session is for fitness professionals who desire a more in-depth understanding of this topic.

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All too often cardiovascular training is the forgotten piece of a comprehensive training program. Simply put, cardiovascular training should not be just the part of their exercise program where they focus on burning calories. What if fitness professionals used cardiovascular training for even more? What if they used cardiovascular training to fight neurodegenerative disorders, to improve gait, decrease back pain, and improve overall strength? In this episode, NASM Regional Master Instructor Marty Mill will address all these elements and make you look at cardiovascular training in a whole new light.

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Most Americans don’t have a problem losing weight. They have a problem keeping it off! Upwards of 95% of people who lose more than 10% of their body weight end up putting it back on (and then some). On this episode, Katie Coles, MS, RD discusses how traditional diets set your body up for weight regain, how metabolism and the human body adapt to make weight regain easier, and how to transition your client out of a diet and back to a normal eating pattern in a way that keeps lost weight off.

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Protein is a hot topic in the dieting world these days. Protein shakes have been common for decades, but now there are protein chips, pancakes, and even high-protein macaroni and cheese. So why is protein so important, and how much do you really need? The RDA sets protein needs at 0.8 g/kg, yet body builders claim you need nearly three times this amount. On this episode oin Katie Coles, MS, RD of Avatar Nutrition for an in-depth discussion all about protein and how to determine your client’s protein needs.

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In this episode, learn the do's and don'ts for peak brain performance each and every day with Michelle Ricker RDN. She'll define the ideal foods to eat and basic supplements that can make a huge difference in brain processing for optimal performance, as well as vital information that addresses risk reduction for dementia and Alzheimer’s. In addition, you will learn the ideal types of exercises that are known to stimulate learning and overall brain health.

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Mind-body awareness is more complex than just kinesthetic and proprioceptive awareness. Research shows that we also have an emotional side to body awareness called interoception. Interoceptors, or the emotional side of fascial fitness, make up 80% of the peripheral nerves found in our fascial system and can be greatly influenced through appropriate movement patterns. This enlightening session will describe the impact of interoceptive perceptions on client recovery, and demonstrate interoceptive cues that can be integrated for enhanced mind-body connections for your client. Join Dr. Emily Splichal for the latest episode as we explore the emotional side to fascial fitness programs and learn how important this information is to all health and movement specialists.

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Join in on the discussion as we introduce NASM’s Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model and explore new guidelines and protocols. Certified professionals already know that the OPT model uses an integrated approach to program design in which all forms of exercise are combined into one progressive and systematic system. It’s been proven in the laboratory and with real-life clients and athletes to maximize results. In fact, NASM has trained top athletes from the NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, college, and Olympics using the OPT model, achieving exceptional outcomes. During this episode NASM's Brian Sutton will review the basic premise and programming strategies of the OPT model. Additionally, we’ll explore new updates to the OPT model and how to design exercise and conditioning programs for all types of clients.

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All too often individuals underestimate their abilities to improve within a proper fitness continuum. High-performance driven fitness enthusiasts also underestimate the value of corrective exercise or stabilization training, as they usually focus primarily on training at the highest levels of intensity.

In this episode let NASM Master Instructor Marty Miller help you understand the entire NASM educational model (CPT, CES, PES) and provide a higher-level understanding of how to train each and every client as an athlete.

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Sleep is a fascinating and complex topic that has so much inter-individual variability, yet has tremendous impact on life, stress, physiological, and psychological outcomes. It's one of the most important biological states of human and animal existence, yet it’s simply one of those things we all take for granted. Sleep is paramount to both mental and physical performance. Whether you want to get stronger, bigger, or have better body composition, you must get sleep. This episode examines the science of sleep and performance and extends this science by focusing on practical recommendations for all able-bodied and athletic populations.

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