NASM mind boggle

I've already taken a few quizzes through NASM The National Academy of Sports Medicine Eteach, a few weeks into the program. And I've learned a ton of information but I also feel overwhelmed.  It's so much information at a fast pace.  I don't feel like I am absorbing it as effectively as I should. I've never really been good at tests or quizzes. I get anxious and panic. But I have learned not to second guess my answers and go with my gut.

I am not going to give up. I am going to focus and study harder in order to achieve my goal. When I feel like the odds are stacked against me, that's when I'm most successful. Because I won't let the odds define who I am or consume me. I will rise above and conquer.

Revelations post workout

The awesome thing about studying for my NASM CPT exam is that I can study/workout at the gym. Two birds, one stone. Brilliant!

Note taking made easy

I've had the Galaxy Note 8.0 for about 5 months now. And it's fantastic for web browsing, games and even blogging. But I wasn't able to put this powerful device to the test until now.

 

It has made note taking fun and painless. My app of choice,  S Note which is a Samsung app that works brilliantly. It's easy and quick to jot down notes. And the SNote syncs with my Samsung Note 2. The dual screens come in handy for multi-tasking. Example, you can have your web browser on the left side and your S Note on the right. It's a perfect companion for studying.

OPT Model

OPT or Optimum Performance Training model is the foundation of NASM's Personal Training program.

There are 3 main categories broken up into 5 sub categories.

STABILZATION      Phase1 Stabilization Endurance
STRENGTH                      Phase 2 Strength Endurance
                                                     Phase 3 Hypotrophy
                                                           Phase 4 Maximal Strength
POWER                                                 Phase 5 Power

The first is the most important. In order to progress successfully you must first be able to master stabilization.  

This is part of what I've learned so far. And writing it down is helping the information sink in.  There are a lot of terms that I will just have to take one at a time. I am determined and focused on success.

My NASM package arrived

My NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine package arrived today. It took less then a week but seemed like forever. The anticipation was killing me. It came in a neat mini locker box which contained my NASM backpack and my textbook, NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training.

I am super excited to get started. My class starts on Monday but I will be reading Chapters 1 & 13--The Scientific Rationale for Integrated Training and Resistance Training Concepts (before class starts). Wish me luck! :)

My study space is ready!

I finally got around to cleaning my closet. And have the perfect space to do my studying for the NASM  National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training Certification.  My e-class starts on Monday. I am ready to learn!

National Academy of Sports Medicine

I'd been doing a lot of thinking lately. Pondering about where my life is heading. Looking for a fulfilling career field that would I would be passionate about. And since physical training has become such a large part of my life I thought that getting my NASM Personal Training Certification felt like a natural step. I love helping people and also think that having a gym as my office would be exciting.  

I made the call today. Jessica Fluss is my educational consultant.  And I couldn't be happier. She made me feel at ease. She was very helpful and pleasant. She had excellent customer service.  NASM is one of the top accreditation agencies for a PT Certification. And If I aim to be the best, I know that NASM's program will be an integral factor in that endeavor.

There are chances in our lives where we make great decisions, choices that have the possibilty to impact our lives forever. I feel it in my gut, this is one of those decisions. 

I start class on Monday, so no more easy days off. I need to study hard when I am not working or working out. I want to absorb all the information as best as I can. So that I will be ready for the NASM PT Certification exam next year.  I am ready for the challenge!