NASM One Presents: Warm-Up and Cool-Down Smarter: What the Science Really Says!

Are your clients getting the most out of every workout before they even begin? Join industry leaders Rick Richey, DHSc and Dr. Scott Cheatham for an evidence-based webinar that reveals what current research says about warm-ups and cool-downs.

This webinar will explore how strategic warm-up protocols can enhance performance, improve movement quality, and prepare clients for success. You'll learn the difference between general and specific warm-ups, how techniques like dynamic stretching, self-myofascial rolling (SMR), and postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE) can be used effectively and sequenced for maximizing results.

We’ll also look at post-workout recovery and discover why traditional cool-downs may not deliver the benefits expected, when active cool-downs are actually useful, and how to make evidence-based decisions that align with your clients' goals, schedules, and needs.

Whether you're just starting your fitness career or looking to strengthen your programming with the latest science, you'll leave with practical strategies you can apply to help clients move better, perform better, and train smarter.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the science behind effective warm-up programming
• Learn evidence-supported strategies for improving performance and readiness
• Explore the roles of dynamic stretching, static stretching, and SMR
• Separate fact from fiction regarding cool-downs and recovery
• Gain practical, client-centered programming recommendations you can use right away

Join Rick Richey, DHSc, MS, LMT and Dr. Scott Cheatham, PT, Ph.D., DPT, ATC,  to discover what belongs in every workout plan, what doesn't, and how evidence-based practice can elevate your coaching.

No CEC/Us for the webinar