ACSM Resistance Training Review vs. NASM OPT Model

Welcome to another high-impact episode of the “Master Instructor Roundtable!”In this episode, Wendy Batts and Dr. Marty Miller break down the latest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand: “Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults”—the first major update since 2009.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

Comprehensive Review: Analysis of 137 systematic reviews with over 30,000 participants

Key Findings: What the new ACSM guidelines reveal about strength, hypertrophy & power training

Validation: How the latest research supports the NASM OPT Model

Hypertrophy Secrets: Why training volume is king for muscle growth

Age & Strength: The science-backed case for lifting heavier at every age

Power Development: Programming for speed, function & real life results

Personalization: The role of program flexibility & movement assessments for every client

💪 Who Should Watch:

Personal Trainers

Strength Coaches