Introducing the OPT Model

08/01/19 • 22 min

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The OPT Model, or Optimum Performance Training Model, is a fitness training system developed by NASM. The OPT Model is based on scientific evidence and principles that progresses an individual through five training phases: stabilization endurance, strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximal strength and power.

In the inaugural episode of the NASM CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey walks through exactly what the OPT model is, how it's used and why it's beneficial for trainers of all levels who want to help their clients.

With this easy-to-use model, you'll be able to help clients achieve their fitness goals, no matter their age or athletic ability - from beginners, to pros.

The OPTTM model - and NASM as a whole - is simply powerful.

Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting NASM.org, and using the code Podcast 20.

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With this easy-to-use model, you'll be able to help clients achieve their fitness goals, no matter their age or athletic ability - from beginners, to pros.

The OPTTM model - and NASM as a whole - is simply powerful.

Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting NASM.org, and using the code Podcast 20.

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Next Episode

General Adaptation Syndrome and SAID Principles

Your body is apt at dealing with stress and will make adjustments as needed to cope. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) allows us to look at the introduction of stress to our system and a spectrum of our body’s ability to deal with it. The levels of the GAS principle are:

The Alarm Reaction stage

What the ...!!!
Increased soreness
Questioning choice of exercises and sometimes exercising in general
Decreased performance

The Resistance stage

“Good stress” aka eustress
Getting used to the stress
Minimized soreness
Physiologically fine with practiced exercises
Increased performance

The Exhaustion / Overtraining stage

“Over stressed” aka distressed
Not enough recovery
Irritable
Exhausted
Decreased performance

The SAID principle stands for Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands, which means your body (and mind) will adapt to the specific exercises, stresses, and other demands you impose. As long as you don’t go into the exhaustion phase of the GAS you will continue to build resistance to these stresses and adapt. Work from a place of moderate stress where you can find success and build from there! Learn more by listening to this episode of the NASM CPT podcast.

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