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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 21 MIN

PASS NASM 2026 W/ TUTORING & LIVE CALLS

from The Show Up Fitness Podcast · host chris hitchko

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!The fastest way to fail the NASM CPT is to study like you’re trying to become a walking textbook. We take the opposite approach: pass the exam quickly, then put your energy into the hands-on coaching skills, people skills, and business confidence that actually keep trainers in the industry.We walk through the NASM OPT model in a way that makes test questions feel predictable. You’ll hear how NASM frames periodization across stabilization, strength, and power, and exactly which acute variables you should memorize to win easy points: reps, sets, intensity, tempo, and rest intervals. We also cover muscle actions, why plyometrics bring up the amortization phase, and how ATP recovery shows up in rest-period questions. The goal is simple: recognize the pattern, pick the answer, move on.Then we connect the certification to the career: why hands-on seminars beat endless reading, how to think about getting hired at top gyms, and why a diversified resume can be the difference between getting an interview and getting ignored. We also talk about building a support team, delivering better assessments, and charging like a professional when you can truly help people.If you’re studying for the NASM CPT exam or you’re rebuilding momentum after stalling out, this one will help. Subscribe for more practical coaching, share this with a friend who’s stuck in the book, and leave a review so more future trainers can find the shortcut that actually works.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

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Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fastest way to fail the NASM CPT is to study like you’re trying to become a walking textbook. We take the opposite approach: pass the exam quickly, then put your energy into the hands-on coaching skills, people skills, and business confidence that actually keep trainers in the industry. We walk through the NASM OPT model in a way that makes test questions feel predictable. You’ll hear how NASM frames periodization across ...

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