Studying for the NASM personal trainer exam was a daunting task for me. My degrees are in music and counseling, so there were countless new words and concepts. Because my background was not in any of the health sciences, I was not only interested in passing the test, but I was intereste...
Written byJake Dickson, NASM-CPT, USAW-L2 Last updated on March 25th, 2024 Proper Sprinting Form | How Often To Train | How Strength Training Affects It | Warm Up | Treadmill vs. Outside | FAQs You might think sprinting is synonymous with “running fast,” but you’d be wrong. The ...
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How to Do Face Pulls? When diving into your upper body strength training regimen, incorporating face pulls using a cable pulley machine and rope attachment can significantly boost overall shoulder strength. To truly unlock the benefits, it’s vital to nail the basics starting with grip and stance...
Whether you want to max out on the platform or just move better, the back squat can help you achieve your goals. Written byMike Dewar Updated byJake Dickson, NASM-CPT, USAW-L2on August 21st, 2024 Expert Verified By:Jake Dickson, CPT-NASM, USAW-L2 ...
ByLeah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES June 27, 2024 Dr. Axe on Facebook42Dr. Axe on Twitter1Dr. Axe on Pintrest80Share on EmailPrint Article Sedentary Lifestyle Statistics Dangers How to Reverse a Sedentary Lifestyle In the mid-20thcentury, technological advances, a rise in car culture...
According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), obesity is defined by two primary measurements: A body mass index (BMI) over 3011 A waist measurement over 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women11 The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) also defines obesity as being at...
Reviewed byBrett Williams, NASM Westend61//Getty Images TAKING A NOdays off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an antiquated concept of old-school gym cultu...
. In some cases, you may take a weekend workshop and then register to take your exam a few weeks later. Longer courses will provide you with more time to learn and study the information needed to pass the exam. You will often have smaller tests to pass along the way before the final...
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