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Personal Trainer Basics: NASM OPT™ Model Phase 1: Stabilization and Endurance

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The NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, progresses individuals through five distinct, yet complementary, training phases. Phase 1 is the foundation of the entire OPT™ Model, and is geared towards promoting muscular endurance and proper technique through slower movement, lower intensity and reduced weight.

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You'll learn:

• How to best implement this phase of the OPT™ Model with your clients

• Helpful tips on how to perform client assessments and structure programming

• Why building stabilization and endurance is critical within any training program

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8 Reasons to Become an NASM Certified Personal Trainer

JOB GUARANTEE

As part of the Premium Self-Study and All-Inclusive programs, NASM guarantees you'll find a job within 90 days of your CPT certification, or your money back1.

TOP CHOICE OF GYMS

In a third-party survey, fitness club managers agreed that NASM develops the most qualified trainers2. Plus, NASM personal trainers often earn more than their peers.

SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE TRAINING

With NASM's Optimum Performance Training Model®, you'll have a systematic approach to developing personalized, and unique training plans that allow for predictable outcomes for all your clients.

Two Exam Options

We’re proud to announce our Certified Personal Trainer program now includes two exam options, the NCCA-Accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NCCA exam) and the NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (non-proctored exam), providing you more choices to fit your needs.

GYMTERNSHIP

With the NASM Certified Personal Trainer All-Inclusive program, you have the option to receive 80 hours of on-site experience with actual fitness clients, including weekly online and practical assignments incorporating fitness training services, typical facility tasks, and mentoring.

CAREER PREPARATION

84% of NASM Certified Personal Trainers feel the Certified Personal Training program adequately prepared them for a fitness related profession4.

UNPARALLELED SUPPORT

Our Premium Self-Study and All-Inclusive programs offer 1-on-1 support with a coach and a mentor to assist you.

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

Study around your busy life. With our online platform, you can work towards your goals whenever you want, wherever you want.

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  1. Terms and conditions apply to the NASM Job Guarantee.
  2. Results of study conducted by MarketLab, a third-party researcher, in May-June 2016, sampling U.S.-based Club Managers.
  3. Median income for NASM certified trainers is based on respondents to an NASM 2016 survey who identified themselves as full-time trainers and who provided income data (respondents who did not report an income or reported an income under minimum wage have been excluded), compared to industry median income for full-time personal trainers as reported by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Statistics for 2015 available at http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00 (last visited March 30, 2017).
  4. Ascend Learning "NASM annual CSAT survey." Nov. 2017. n=3842.