This episode share is an important one! You've seen it on your TikTok and Instagram feeds, or maybe even at your own gym. Men interrupting others, mostly women, while they work out to give them advice, often unwelcome. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and gym owner, Rick Richey talks all things mansplaining with “Better Than Fine” host Darlene Mar…

Opening a gym can be exhilarating, as well as scary. It can be rewarding, but also humbling. On this special encore episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and gym owner, Rick Richey pulls back the curtain with the hard facts and what’s involved in this business venture. He’ll discuss how to start the process, if it’s even financially viable for y…

With the NASM OPT Model as your evidence-based programming guide, let’s focus in on strength endurance. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes you through an entire sample workout including warmups, pre-workout stretches, standing leg exercises, and much more. If you like what you just consum…

Shooter’s shoot. So don’t be afraid to take your shot. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey has worn a lot of hats and taken quite a few chances during his time in the profession. On this special encore episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” he shares a few of his own uncertainties e…

Group personal training isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the benefits, and drawbacks, of group training. Rick provides a blueprint to help you, and your clients, get the most out of these workouts, as well details pricing options, branding…

As a personal trainer, it’s never a bad time for a self-review focusing specifically on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats – commonly referred to as a SWOT Analysis. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into all four of the categories focusing in on you and your business. Let this episo…

Introduction to program design is simply understanding there is an organizational structure of exercise with appropriate volume and intensity which helps personal trainers get specific fitness and performance-based outcomes. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the practices which go into the structure…

This episode deals specifically with aspects that we need to understand based on scientific principle, as well as build and create with principles you can employ to develop programming, exercise, and content from evidence-based principles. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details evidence-bas…

Reciprocal inhibition is not only a means of flexibility as seen in the OPT Model, it’s also very helpful when it comes to preferentially getting certain muscles to work better. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores everything in and around reciprocal inhibition, as well as techniques for…

A morning coffee for many is as consistent as the sun rising in the east. A little java jumpstart can go a longways. Now let’s dive a little deeper into that cup of Joe and discuss the advantages. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the common close relationship between personal trainers and co…

Gym injuries can occur, even for NASM Master Instructors. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey shares his personal story of how a barbell exercise this past spring didn’t end so well. He’ll deep dive into the type of rotator cuff damage occurred, how it negatively impacted his sleep, his frustrations during rehab and ways you…

Finding fresh leads and growing your client base is essential for new personal trainers. This process can be tricky to navigate but the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has you covered. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Mark Fisher, co-founder of Mark Fisher Fitness, international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur shar…

Proper spotting is essential in personal training is essential for several 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. Let this special encor…

Want to get out in front of a public audience and help spread the word of personal training? Well, “The NASM-CPT Podcast” is here to help. On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into 10 different examples to help you prepare, plan, and execute speaking at fitness conferences. Rick, who will be presenting at the up…

It’s mailbag time…with a follow up twist. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focusing in on the complementary workout session and, more specifically, how they are viewed differently in the industry. Ricks explains how complementary workouts can often be gym-specific, why beginner trainers need …

Let’s get a grip on lat pull downs, shall we? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, cites four different specific researched findings on the topic, reviews the different types of lat pull downs, and explains why this question may have more than one correct answer. Enjoy this personal training knowledge drop from…

Nausea is never fun, especially when you’re working out. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores, through researched findings, what can often cause this discomfort - which is more common than you may think. Plus, how what you eat and drink, or don’t eat and drink, before exercising, can imp…

Personal training and business go hand in hand. Quite simply, you can’t be a successful trainer if you don’t have a business plan to help supplement it. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, CEO of Superset, and former product lead at Spotify, Airbnb, and Google, Taylor Pemberton. Th…

Simply put, don’t be that person. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, points out his biggest pet peeves of gym goers. Rick, a gym owner himself, details why it’s important to remember be nice and considerate to one another, to put your weights way, clean up your chalk mess, not use the gym towel…

This episode is the deepest of deep dives on corrective exercises. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Performance University International Owner, and noted author, Nick Tumminello. The two explore a deep, transparent conversation on some of the missing corrective exercises, as wel…

Lifting asymmetrical loads is one of the most challenging workouts around. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why asymmetrical lifts work your core like no other, the proper techniques to ensure safety and production, how to center your weight lift control, and several other pointers to help expand y…

So, you’re thinking about becoming a fitness presenter? Well, you’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey takes you through a myriad of ways to get you started and, hopefully, become a regular speaker on the fitness circuit. From how to grow your fitness knowledge base b…

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 …

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…