CHANDLER, Ariz. — The National Academy of Sports Medicine, the nation’s leading certification body for Certified Personal Trainers (CPT), will celebrate its annual Fitness Week June 16-21 and open its library of resources to everyone.
Celebrating the year-round commitment to fitness, both by those who have created a profession in this field and those living active lifestyles, NASM’s Fitness Week is dedicated to increasing motivation and renewing interest in exercise – at a mid-year point when most are experiencing either fitness fatigue or are seeking ways to stay fit during the summer heat.
NASM’s website, blog and social media platforms will host resources this week to combat mid-year fatigue. NASM will provide a glimpse into the latest fitness trends, workout programs, expert advice and motivational strategies that anyone, from individuals looking to start working out to fitness professionals, can put into practice. A preview of Fitness Week content includes workouts and articles by NASM’s top experts:
- Exercising in the heat and how to overcome some of summertime’s common
pitfalls. - Workouts on the go perfect for summer travel and youth fitness ideas
for kids at home from school. - What’s in your bottle? A close examination of different types of
fluids and the impact they could have on your workouts and lifestyle. - The fitness industry and what CPTs need to know about the fast-growing
career.
Individuals interested in turning their passion for fitness into a career can benefit from special deals during Fitness Week, as daily discounted rates will be available on www.nasm.org.
About NASM
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations including the Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professionals enhance their career while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.
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