SECTION 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1
CHAPTER 1: The Health and Physical Conditions of Modern People 3
CHAPTER 2 Personal Training as a Career 23

SECTION 2: Client Relationships and Behavioral Coaching 47
CHAPTER 3 Exercise Psychology 49
CHAPTER 4 BEHAVIORAL COACHING 69

SECTION 3 Basic and Applied Science and Nutrition 93
CHAPTER 5 The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems 95
CHAPTER 6 Cardiopulmonary, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems 125
CHAPTER 7: The Science of Human Movement 153
CHAPTER 8 Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics 185
CHAPTER 9 Nutrition 205
CHAPTER 10 SUPPLEMENTS 251

SECTION 4 EVALUATION 277
CHAPTER 11 Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessment Methodologies 279
CHAPTER 12 Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessment 309

SECTION 5 Exercise Techniques and Training Guidance 337
CHAPTER 13 Integrated Training and the OPT Model 339
CHAPTER 14 FLEXIBILITY TRAINING 355
CHAPTER 15 Cardiopulmonary Fitness Training 399
CHAPTER 16 CORE TRAINING 419
CHAPTER 17 Balance Training 449
CHAPTER 18 Plyometric Training 471
CHAPTER 19 Speed, Agility, and Power Training 489
CHAPTER 20 RESISTANCE TRAINING 503

SECTION 6 PROGRAM DESIGN 563
CHAPTER 21: Optimal Performance Training (OPT) Model 565
CHAPTER 22 Introduction to Various Exercise Equipment 603
CHAPTER 23 Chronic Health Conditions and Special Needs 631

Appendix A: Evaluation and Programming Templates 663
Appendix B: Exercise Program 685
Appendix C: Muscular System 721
Glossary 743

Translator's Preface
As a trainer and fitness educator for over 20 years, the translator has personally experienced and observed the changes and developments in the domestic fitness industry.
It's no exaggeration to say that the introduction of NASM marked a turning point for change. NASM was first introduced in Korea in 2008.
Since then, NASM has become widely known not only to trainers engaged in fitness, but also to professional athletes and the general public interested in global exercise trends.
I think this phenomenon is because NASM sufficiently proves the importance and necessity of functional training.

The translator has participated in the NASM headquarters curriculum countless times to learn and research practical skills, scientific techniques, and numerous specific application methods for NASM training.
This seventh edition of NASM Personal Fitness Training is incredibly exciting, bringing the essential, practical content up to date and adding and fleshing out cutting-edge training theories and techniques that haven't been fully covered in recent years.

This seventh edition includes increasingly important nutrition topics, psychological methodologies for communicating with clients, and more systematic body assessment and training methods.
In addition, it contains NASM's scientific program, design theory, philosophy, and the attitude and mindset that a professional should have.
In both quantity and quality, the 7th edition is a masterpiece of personal training textbooks, significantly expanding its content and solidifying its theories, taking the NASM training system to the next level. I have no doubt that NASM will contribute significantly to the further advancement of Korean fitness.

As with everything else, the fitness industry is also seeing a surge in new theories and knowledge every day.
Those of you reading this introduction now have probably chosen this book to gain objective and verified knowledge.
The translator has been more passionate than anyone else about participating in the world's best training and seminars every year to share the latest technologies with Korea. However, this publication has provided another valuable and rewarding opportunity to update my knowledge.
This book will also provide you with objective, proven, and up-to-date fitness theories.
As the translator of this book, I would be extremely happy if you could share the same feelings as the translator through this textbook.


Letter from the Editor
We applaud your dedication and commitment to helping people live healthier lives, and thank you for choosing the American College of Sports Medicine (NASM) for your personal training certification.
By mastering the skills presented in this textbook, you'll gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a certified personal trainer.

For over 30 years, NASM has been the leading authority in personal training certification, continuing education, and career development for fitness professionals.
NASM's scientific and holistic approach to health and fitness is becoming the standard for professional training in the fitness industry.

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, 7th Edition, is designed to equip fitness professionals with the skills they need to optimize their personal potential and performance, updated with the latest evidence, strategies, and training techniques. The NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model is central to this process.
This model is a simple, direct approach to designing personalized exercise programs that enhance a client's abilities to achieve their health, wellness, and fitness goals. OPT successfully trains every client to achieve their goals.
Additionally, the OPT model is validated and easy to implement.

We look forward to working with you to help shape the future of fitness.
Welcome to the NASM family!
thank you

Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CNC, CES, PES, CSCS
NASM Content and Production Manager


New content
Based on feedback from students and fitness professionals, this new textbook includes expanded content and is a comprehensive update from the previous edition.
■ Added Chapters: Includes new chapters, expanding from Chapter 20 to Chapter 23, and these additional topics will help you become a more well-rounded fitness professional.
■ Updated Chapter Content: Every topic in this textbook includes new information and updated research provided and reviewed by the industry's most respected health and fitness experts.
■ Glossary: ​​We've updated the glossary to include more terms.

New educational features
The new textbook includes a variety of new educational features, including:
■ New illustrations that bring principles and concepts to life
■ Updated table summarizing additional information not included in the main text
■ New anatomical images clearly identify important structures in the human body
■ Text box discussing related research and expanded content
■ Updated photos showing proper execution of the exercise