In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, separate fact from fiction with several popular fitness myths which continue to circulate within the industry.  

Trainers will be faced with navigating trends that suddenly become the new hot fitness method, or simply breaking the norm of ideas that have been accepted but are not backed up with science. This episode will deep dive into the value of critical thinking, while using the NASM-OPT Model as a framework for processing all decision making.  

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In “Master Instructor Roundtable,” Regional Master Instructors, and hosts, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts further explore the anatomy and function of the Lateral Subsystem. 

Having a greater understanding of this group of muscles which supplies support and movement in the frontal plane, its primary roles in human movement, and effective exercise progressions to challenge the

Lateral Subsystem will allow you to train your clients more effectively.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

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If the foot and ankle aren’t functioning properly, it’s difficult for the rest of the kinetic chain to follow suit.

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts will discuss not only feet and ankles laterally rotating, but also detail what commonly happens at the arch of the foot.

They’ll also deep dive into mobility assessments, specific examples of solutions tables, several visional demonstrations on how to correct these impairments, why it’s important to reassess every 4-6 weeks and much more!

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In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail commonly used exercises that, with just a few tweaks, drastically increase their overall effectiveness, while reducing chances of injury. 

Program design is all about maximizing your client's fitness outcomes while minimizing the chance for any type of setback. On this "Do This, Not That" series you will learn how Marty and Wendy breakdown workouts and implement the most impactful exercises possible. 

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On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller and Wendy Batts unpack all things Continuing Education. They will not only review what your bi-annual CEU requirements are, but also explore the value of continuing education, how best to road map your educational journey to maximize your career and the results you and your clients see every day!  

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On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail the importance of grip strength. They will review pertinent research that reveals the importance of maintaining or developing grip strength to reduce injuries, improve performance, and maintain overall health as we age. In addition, sample exercises and programming will be provided in accordance with the OPT Model. 

So, tighten up that grip, and join us for this can’t-miss episode!

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In this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Wendy Batts and Marty Miller detail the four interdependent, but interconnected, subsystems that help to make up the global musculature system, which is predominantly responsible for human movement.  

Increasing your knowledge of how the four subsystems produce and reduce force as it pertains to ideal movement patterns across the OPT Model will help you train yourself and your clients like never before!

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In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by featured guest, Physical Therapist Chris Nentarz, who has years of clinical experience and is focused on the value and implementation of suspension training within the entire NASM OPT Model. 

Whether you train clients who have traditional fitness goals, aspiring /elite athletes, or others who need a strong focus on Corrective Exercise, this episode is for you. 

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In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts Wendy outline and explore the key assessments which are a critical part of the NASM. 

As both Wendy and Marty always say, “If you are not assessing you are guessing!” This episode details an in-depth review of these evaluations, as well as the relevant information they provide to you as a fitness professional.

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 In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, are joined by Nathan Riech, who is a paralympic runner and athlete for Team Canada, and specializes in the 1500m. Last year, Nate became a Paralympic Champion at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics. 

The trio will explore how the NASM-OPT Model has played a crucial role in Nate’s athletic success, as well as his long-term interests, and goals, outside of running. 

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