NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

Personal Training Myths: The Truth About Muscle Confusion


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Are you still falling for the “muscle confusion” myth, or do you know how variation REALLY works in fitness programming? On this episode of the award-winning “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts Marty Miller and Wendy Batts break down everything you need to know about muscle confusion, programming myths, and how to create results-driven workouts your clients will love.

In This Episode:

  • What is muscle confusion, and where did the concept come from?
  • Is muscle confusion based on science or just fitness marketing hype?
  • The truth about periodization and the NASM OPT™ Model
  • How to use variation and progressive overload for continuous gains
  • Practical workout strategies: manipulating sets, reps, tempo, rest, and exercise selection
  • How to avoid common programming mistakes and bust fitness myths
  • When and how to introduce undulating (non-linear) periodization
  • Dangers and misconceptions about soreness, pain, and random workouts
  • Client communication tips: how to explain evidence-based training the RIGHT way
  • Whether you’re a personal trainer, fitness coach, or just passionate about training smarter, you’ll get proven, actionable tactics to ensure every workout is safe, effective, and engaging.

    Show References:

    NASM CPT 7: Chapters 20, 21 

    NASM MIR: A look at acute variables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYQRhAzz0b8 

    NASM MIR: Acute variables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZrBMtNsx60 

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