Proper spotting is essential in personal training for several reasons. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into why it’s vital to communicate with your client on how you’re spotting them, certain cueing tips, why spotting from the elbows isn’t the best practice, and many more helpful tips on this topic. Let this encore episode …

Faking it versus being authentic - which path will you choose? This episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body” breaks down the difference between putting up an inauthentic front versus having the courage to show up as your true self, imperfections and all. Host Angie Miller, along with featured guest, Executive Coach Julie Schniers, explore how faking i…

It’s time to put a wrap on postural assessments. On this episode of the award-winning “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focuses in on pes planus distortion syndrome or, quite simply, flat feet. He will explore what may cause this issue with some of the bigger muscles, why the muscles in the feet may not get stronger…

It’s one of the most discussed topics in the OPT Model in training. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into various types of stabilization workouts like core series, strength balance exercises, and several others to help broaden your personal training knowledge base. Rick will also share other usef…

Is stress hijacking your motivation and diminishing your performance? On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host, Angie Miller, along with featured guest Kelli Risse, Certified Life and Health Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner, to discover the game-changing secret to stress mastery and how it can lead to optimal performance. Kelli will walk you…

We often talk about the weights you’re moving during your workout, or training sessions, but let’s focus in on the wait time between those sets. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses the balance between intensity and recovery, as well as cites findings from Brad Schoenfeld, the top hyper…

As the saying goes, ‘Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.’ The “NASM-CPT Podcast” is here to help you get the most bang out of your marketing buck. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to financially investing to help build your client base. A gym owner himself, Rick pulls the back the…

Does one person have to be right in an argument, therefore, the other must be wrong? Do you sometimes struggle with conflicting emotions, believing that if one is true the other must be false? Binary or polarized thinking (believing there are two opposite sides, and you can only pick one) leads to an either/or mentality that can keep you stuck. The…

Let’s start your week with a trip to the mailbag. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, starts by exploring the ordering of your credentials as you get more certifications as a personal trainer. He then discusses separating your rates for training services and shares his approach as both a persona…

After covering the lower crossed syndrome in our previous episode, it’s time to talk about the upper crossed syndrome. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores potential overactive and under active muscles, ways to address certain movement patterns, as well as a few training tips to employ with your clients on the topic. If you like …

Is your job stressing you out? On this episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” host Angie Miller deep dives into the five biggest ways workplace stress damages your mental health - from anxiety and depression to cognitive fog and emotional volatility. But it's not all doom and gloom! Angie also explores five proven strategies to beat burnout, like w…

We are now moving from dynamic assessments to static assessments in your NASM textbook. In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into lower crossed syndrome, explores what muscles may be contributing to the position, both in tightness, as well as weakness. Plus, a few tips to consider during your assessments – part…

Our deep dive into dynamic postural assessments continues with a closer look at why the head commonly juts forward during pushing and pulling exercises. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores what is causes this unwanted movement in workouts, what muscles could be short, tight, or overactive, as well as which ones can help keep the…

This “Strong Mind, Strong Body” provides an in-depth yet concise look at Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - traumatic events that can have lasting impacts on mental and physical health. Host Angie Miller, along with featured guest, Staci MacArthur, M.Ed, LCMHC-S, PhD Candidate, dive into the groundbreaking ACEs study and its findings on how chi…

Don’t shrug your shoulders, we’ll do everything to get you up to speed on scapular elevation in this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives why there’s a tendency for people to elevate, or shrug, their shoulder blades up to their ears when lifting, why shrugging, or elevating, isn’t necessarily …

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” we focus in on arms falling forward. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes straight to the CPT-7 textbook to explore what can make the arms fall forward in an overhead squat assessment, including several under active muscles. He will also share a few of his personal experiences training clients with these m…

While sugar and sodium may not be the root of all evil, there’s a fair amount of controversy and confusion surrounding both. When it comes to consumption, it helps to understand some simple facts, and that’s what this episode is all about. Join host, Angie Miller, along with her featured guest, Farah Khan, MS, RDN, CDN, and learn why the struggle t…

The series rolls on, this time focusing on excessive arching in the low back. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into common compensations which cause low back arch, cites specific NASM research findings from our CPT-7 textbook, as well as concepts to help maintain proper postural positioning. If y…

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deeps dives into excessive forward lean. He’ll explore the various reasons why this forward lean may occur, different exercises for clients who may experience excessive forward lean and cite researched NASM findings. Plus, as always, a few personal insights and …

On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller, along with featured guest, Lauren Ready, owner of Forever Ready Productions and Five-Time Emmy Award Winner, for this eye-opening episode about the cost of inaction. They will dive into the stories we tell ourselves, the grip of indecision-driven anxiety and fear, and powerful tools to bre…

Our dynamic postural assessment series rolls on – this time with a focus on the knees. “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores how common wear and tear can occur with your clients if they experience knock knees, cites knee valgus examples straight from the CPT-7 textbook, ways to get people out of that knocked knee…

It’s time to start a new mini-series here on the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” focusing on the overactive/under active muscles and posture. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey starts this off with a focus on the feet turning out. He’ll take you through an NASM textbook review, citing researched data, as well as share some of his personal training e…

On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller as she explores the keys to managing stress and maintaining tranquility in the chaos of everyday life. Angie will uncover ways we unknowingly contribute to our stress and share proven strategies to conquer it. This episode will feature practical tips, and personal anecdotes, to empower you …

Are you trying to grow your branding but don’t love social media? No problem, we’re here to help. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, James Breese, founder of Strength Matters – a company which specializes in proven strategies to grow your business faster. They’ll deep dive into non-social blueprints for growth…

Mailbag time. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high volume training. Dr. Richey deeps dives into research studies on the topic, shares personal examples from his long-time personal training perspective, and explains how, and why, some develop muscles much faster than others. If you like wha…

Are you wanting to scale your coaching business, but you’re not sure where to start? Join host Angie Miller, along with featured guest, accomplished entrepreneur, CJ Lee, to explore the essential pillars that form the foundation of a successful coaching business. On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” they’ll delve into the intricacies of starting, gr…

It’s time to get social. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores social media and how it can be helpful to grow your business. He also takes you through several different ways to expand your cliental without having a social presence. Plus, a deep dive into a few social media misconceptions …

It’s amazing how the fitness community can bring people together from all parts of the globe. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, just back from a speaking presentation in Serbia, shares several different fitness stories and interactions during his trip to south central European country. Plus, how he was impac…

Join host Angie Miller, on this “Strong Mind, Strong Body” episode as she delves into the world of decision-making and explores why we sometimes make choices that lead to less-than-desirable outcomes. From cognitive biases to emotional influences, Angie will uncover the hidden factors behind our bad decisions and discover practical strategies for m…

Proper spotting is essential in personal training is for several different reasons. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into why it’s vital to communicate with your client how you’re spotting them, cueing tips, why spotting from the elbows isn’t the best practice, and many more helpful tips on this topic. Here’s a refresher cou…