54 NASM courses

Our Cardiorespiratory Training for Fitness course will show you how to perform basic cardiorespiratory assessments and design unique cardiorespiratory training programs through the use of stage training. These programs will cater to individuals who want to reduce weight to the special population’s clientele.

One of the hottest trends in fitness is stretching. Don’t get left behind. With NASM’s Stretching and Flexibility Coach course, you will master the techniques and strategies needed to start helping clients with assisted stretching and more, all while increasing your client base. This revolutionary program is built on the latest and most up-to-date scientific research, methods, and insight to prepare you to train clients, assess them, and provide customized stretching plans geared towards their specific needs and outcomes. From athletes to weekend warriors and everyone in between, as a Stretching and Flexibility Coach, you will be able to help all clients lead a more flexible and fulfilling life.

Based on the principles of human movement science (i.e., biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology) Uses an integrated approach to program design (i.e., combines all forms of exercise into one systematic and progressive system) Flexibility training Cardiorespiratory training Core training Balance training Plyometric training Speed, agility, and quickness training Resistance training

The Neuromuscular Stretching online course will provide you with the knowledge and rationale for the use of neuromuscular stretching as a muscle lengthening technique within a corrective exercise program. The instructional video presented by Dr. Mike Clark will detail how to perform multiple neuromuscular stretches on your clients. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the scientific rationale supporting the use of lengthening techniques in a comprehensive corrective exercise program. Properly apply neuromuscular stretching to improve range of motion and lengthen overactive, tight structures as part of a comprehensive corrective exercise program.

In the United States, the number of teenagers affected by obesity has nearly tripled since the 1970s. From lack of exercise to lack of motivation, online gaming to minimal school resources, there are several reasons why today’s youth has fallen behind the curve when it comes to staying active. That’s why we’ve created a specialization for trainers who want to help reverse the problems facing today’s youth and face their challenges head-on. Through hands-on exercises and expert programming, you’ll understand how to help keep kids motivated and engaged in sports, weightlifting, running, and more. With this fully digital program, you’ll learn about exercise variables and modifications for nutritional needs, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, plyometrics, and resistance training all geared towards younger populations. Plus, get everything you need to know about fitness assessments, psychological considerations, and how to grow your business by working with today’s youth.

To motivate clients to adhere to fitness plans, use your brainpower – and theirs! Learn about cutting-edge neuroscience research that demonstrates how exercise protects this vital organ across the lifespan.

The ability to change speed and direction of movement and appropriately react to all given stimuli is often the difference between injury and safety or success. Improving speed, change of direction and reaction time is possible through proper training strategies known as speed, agility and quickness or SAQ training. This comprehensive course provides students with a general understanding of SAQ training concepts and the knowledge to help clients increase performance while decreasing risk of injury through the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) Model.

Careful scheduling of eating and workouts can improve performance and prevent injuries. Learn how keeping to a diet-and-exercise schedule has remarkable advantages to improving physical results!

There’s nothing like a long, slow jog to burn those calories, right? Well, continuous cardio workouts might not actually be the only answer to your cardio training needs. From HIIT to Tabata, learn about other types of cardio training that can offer equal or greater benefits.

Being a little low on water is a bigger deal than most people think. Here’s research to prove it, plus a physiology review to explain why even a 2% deficit can affect mental and physical well-being.