The NASM OPT Model is an integrated performance-based training model. 

On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review the importance of understanding human movement, and how to use the NASM OPT Model for every client regardless of their goals or current fitness level. 

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On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, deep dive into METS (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). 

METS can estimate the number of calories that are burned during exercise. They also indicate the intensity of that exercise as it compares to sitting quietly. Understanding and using METS will allow you to safely evaluate your clients' physical abilities, while safely programming progressive exercise.   

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This episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the concept of "Accidental Movement Assessments." Structured movement assessments will allow you to have a clear understanding of your client's current movement abilities, however, fitness professionals are often faced with clients or circumstances where formal movement assessments are just not possible.

Be sure to join us as they review how every exercise can be utilized as an assessment tool so you will always have the ability evaluate your client's movement capabilities. 

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On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, detail the benefits, and potential risks, of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

Increasing the intensity of a client’s work out is crucial to continue to see gains and reach their goals. However, in today's fitness environment HIIT often can increase the chance of injury. Marty and Wendy will speak to the benefits of HIIT while introducing the concept of High Intensity Low Impact Training following the OPT Model.

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This episode deals with getting a grip. Specifically, the correct grip.

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” a topic from the “MIR” mailbag, hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore information related to grip/hand placement and how it may or may not change the exercise when targeting specific muscles.

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Just the facts, please.

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explain and explore several fun fitness facts that will either confirm what you already knew or could possibly make you look at things just a bit differently!

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It’s not always what you know, but who you know. 

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss the value of networking to advance your career, build relationships, and stay on top of the latest and greatest trends.  

Marty recently returned from IHRSA 2023 in San Diego and will share his personal experience on the value of attending trade shows and conferences.

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On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, unpack the scientific advantages of Ground Based Training. 

In addition, the concepts of Open Chain and Close Chain exercises will be discussed to have the understanding on how to choose specific exercises for your clients.  

Look forward to seeing you all at the Roundtable!

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On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts explore questions many of you have asked on our private NASM Certified Personal Trainers page. This page features over 13,000 NASM Certified Professionals who interact daily, collaborate, network, and pose thought provoking questions that helps everyone grow as a fitness professional.  

Join us as we help you gain greater knowledge to help further your personal training career!

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On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review the process of creating impactful integration techniques, which is the fourth step in the Corrective Exercise continuum. 

After this “MIR,” you will have a clear understanding of how to utilize integration techniques in order to have the most impact when training your clients.

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