NASM-MMACS case studies
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The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) is a personal training certification delivered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, an organization that has been certifying fitness professionals for more than 35 years and that states its CPT credential is NCCA-accredited. It is aimed at people entering the fitness industry as well as current trainers who want a science-based credential, and NASM reports the program can be completed 100% online in as few as 4 to 6 weeks depending on schedule and pace. The NASM-MMACS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,454 words.
1Featherweight Weight Cut With Suppressed Recovery Markers
Marcus is a 26-year-old amateur featherweight (walk-around 70.4 kg, fight weight 65.8 kg) 10 days out from a three-round bout. He has lost 2.1 kg in the last 72 hours using sauna and fluid restriction.
615 words, about 3 min2BJJ Shoulder Pain With Thoracic Rotation Asymmetry
Lena is a 34-year-old female Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt with three years of mat time. She reports right shoulder pain during overhead guard passes, framing, and the bottom of a Turkish get-up.
478 words, about 2 min3Six-Week Muay Thai Power-Endurance Block With Patellar Tendinopathy
Nadia is a 31-year-old Muay Thai fighter, 70.5 kg, competing at 70 kg in six weeks. She trains pads and clinch three times per week, runs twice, and lifts twice.
512 words, about 3 min4Rotational Medicine-Ball Throw in a Southpaw Boxer With Hip Mobility Limits
Dev is a 41-year-old recreational mixed martial artist who has trained for six months. He works at a desk and reports low back 'tightness,' not pain, after kettlebell swings and heavy bag work.
430 words, about 2 min5Eight-Week Novice MMA Preparation With Three 45-Minute Sessions
Priya is a 29-year-old office worker who wants to begin MMA training. She has no combat-sport background, works 60 hours per week, and can train three days per week for 45 minutes.
419 words, about 2 min