NASM Master Instructor Roundtable: A Show for Personal Trainers

Let’s help you physically age well. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, discuss ways to maximize active aging adult's vitality through structured training aligned with the NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model. They will explore how programs can be tailored to meet the unique needs of this popul

In this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, answer your questions posed to us on the NASM Certified Trainer Facebook page. We are looking forward to helping and want to thank you for reaching out to us when you need advice. As always, you provide the questions, we’ll give you the answers! If you like what you just

It’s never too late to work on perfecting your craft. On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore how improving your communications skills will increase your ability to connect with clients like never before. Mastering the art of training, rather than just focusing on the science of training

Let’s max out on the power. On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, dive deep into the science and practical application of maximizing power through the National Academy of Sports Medicine's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance, a fitness enthusiast

Fitness professionals clearly understand the enormous value exercise plays in living a healthy lifestyle. On “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, review some of the most recent research that shows how exercise in small doses, higher-intensities, and including weight training though out our lifetime has an immediate a

This week on the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore common exercise programming mistakes and how to avoid them. From beginners to seasoned professionals, navigating the intricacies of designing effective workout routines can be challenging. However, armed with the right knowledge and strategies, you can ste

It’s all in the hips. Hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the importance of hip mobility, why it is essential, ways to assess it, and program for it! Most of your clients will present some type of mobility restriction, so having an understanding of the lumbo-pelvic hip complex is essential. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what

Let’s talk power and performance. On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, along with featured guest, Proteus Motion Founder & CEO, Sam Miller, deep dive into power assessment. They will also explore the latest power assessment and data capture in order to maximize performance. ***Your opinion ma

On this “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts review the CES Model and discuss how to integrate this into your clients’ programs. In this episode, we're tackling a crucial aspect of training: corrective exercises. Specifically, we'll explore how to seamlessly incorporate them into Phase 1 workouts, setting the stage

The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is defined as a deadlift in which the body is bent at the hips and the knees are not bent. On this episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Marty Miller, and Wendy Batts, explore the importance of hinging, as well as how to implement Romanian Deadlifts throughout the NASM OPT Model. ***Your opinion matters! W