DOWNLOADS / RESOURCES

Position Papers

• • GLP-1 Medication: An Evidence-Based Review (PDF)

Free Mini Courses

• • How to Train Youth Athletes Effectively and Efficiently
• • NASM's COVID-19 Fitness Management Guide
• • The Scientific Rationale for Stretching
• • The Importance of Myofascial Foam Rolling
• • How to Eat Healthy at Home
• • Strategies for Improving Nutrition Habits
• • Weight Loss Guide: Avoiding & Breaking Plateaus
• • The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss
• • How To Virtually Train Your Clients: A Guide to Online Personal Training
• • How to Teach Virtual Group Fitness Classes
• • Building the Best At-Home Workout

Calculators

• • NASM Calorie Calculator
• • One Rep Max Calculator
• • Body Fat Calculator
• • BMI Calculator

NASM Podcast Network

Check out all of our podcasts here.

• • The NASM-CPT Podcast with Rick Richey
• • Better Than Fine
• • NASM CPT Chapter Review
• • NASM Master Instructor Roundtable
• • Random Fit
• • Strong Mind, Strong Body

Webinars

• • Mindful Guided Meditations
• • How to Help Clients with Tech Neck
• • Personal Trainer Basics: NASM OPT™ Model Phase 5: Power
• • Personal Trainer Basics: NASM OPT™ Model Phases 2-4: Strength
• • Personal Trainer Basics: NASM OPT™ Model Phase 1: Stabilization and Edurance
• • Corrective Exercise Myths and FAQs
• • The Science Behind Heart Rate Variability
• • Hormones, Stress and Inflammation
• • How to Say Goodbye to Stress
• • 5 Steps to Choosing a Career Path as a Personal Trainer
• • PES 101: Performance Training for Every Client

Assessment Forms

• • PAR-Q+ 2023 (PDF)
• • Lifestyle and Health History Handout (PDF)
• • Body Composition Assessment Template (PDF)
• • Static Dynamic Posture Assessment Template (PDF)
• • Cardio Assessment Template (PDF)

Programming

• • CES Programming Template (PDF)
• • OPT™ Programming Template (PDF)
• • OPT™ for Fitness: Annual & Monthly Program Design (PDF)

Conversion Charts

• • One Rep Max Conversion Chart (PDF)

Other Resources

• • Exercise Library
• • CPT Study Guide (PDF)
• • Guide to Becoming a Personal Trainer (PDF)
• • Recipe Book for Athletes (PDF)
• • How to Properly Disinfect Your Health Club (PDF)

Miscellaneous

• • Sample Testimonial/Photo Consent Form (PDF)
• • NASM EDGE Personal Trainer App