FREE WEBINAR: New ACSM Strength Training Recommendations Reviewed. LIVE from Dallas Mania®!
featuring:
Sara Kooperman, JD, Gail Bannister-Munn, Keli Roberts
and Evans Armantrading, Jr.
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026:
8pm - 9pm EST
7pm - 8pm CST
6pm - 7pm MST
5pm - 6pm PST
Explore the latest ACSM guidelines shifting focus from heavy lifting to training toward fatigue. This session breaks down the science and programming behind effective strength development, helping you design smarter workouts that maximize results, reduce injury risk, and improve client outcomes across all fitness levels and age groups.
We will be answering and discussing the following:
Discussion Questions:
1.) What does “training to fatigue” really mean?
2.) How is training to fatigue vs training heavy differ – both physically and mentally?
3.) Which approach safe for various clients and why?
4.) How do you program fatigue-based training?
5.) What mistakes do trainers typically make with clients & how can this be corrected?
6.) How would BodyPump, Pilates, Yoga, and free-style weight training differ with the physiological effects on the body?