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For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey begs a fundamental question: What do we risk by traveling to a place that is supposed to be uninhabited by humans? And as the climate warms, should we really be going to Antarctica in the first place? SHOW NOTES: Kara Weller: The Impossible Dilemma of a Polar Guide Marilyn Raphael: A twenty-first century structural change in Antarctica’s sea ice system Karl Watson: First Time in Antarctica Jeb Brooks : 7 Days in Antarctica (Journey to the South Pole) Metallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Are you studying to become a personal trainer or just started your training career? NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey takes listeners on an informative and engaging journey to help establish a solid foundation in your fitness path.
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×Two statements can mean the same thing but can be interpreted in different ways. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, answers a listener question, from Ricks’ recent “Dealing with Stubborn Clients” episode, to clarify what he’s saying and what he’s relaying – two distinctly different things. Dr. Richey also details why it’s so important for you to a have plan for your clients’ programming, as well as tips to help bridge any potential communication gaps. This dip into the mailbag is one you won’t want to miss! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Personal trainers work with many different personalities, including stubborn clients. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares a few professional strategies to help you navigate with the strong-willed. From those who have a hard time pumping the brakes and backing off a bit, to the ones who have been injured before and are fearful of getting hurt again, Rick guides you through these scenarios and more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
In this special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and diabetic, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Harvard Medical School Endocrinologist, Dr. Bob Gabbay. The former American Diabetes Association Chief Scientific and Medical Officer shares his insights on a number of mainstream talking points including the specifics of Type 2 Diabetes, what causes insulin resistance, the roles of GLP-1’s, as well as some of the common mis-conceptions associated with diabetes. This is one in-depth discussion you won’t want to miss! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
When the mailbag asks, we answer. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses how to reach a niche within a niche as a trainer. He will explore the next steps if you desire to train professional athletes or, in this case, Broadway stars, share stories of how networking with his peers helped him connect, and eventually train, high-level clients. Plus, many other helpful tips like why high-level continuing education is essential in instances like this, how Google can be your first touchpoint in your path, and how attention to detail can go a long way in every step of your personal training career, from the lowest to the highest levels. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Let’s jump into April with a dip into the mailbag. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks the NASM flexibility continuum, explores the three different categories of flexibility, the importance of continuing to strengthen strong muscles in balance, and much more insight on the topic to help broaden your knowledge in personal training. It's a simple equation: you have questions, Dr. Richey provides answers. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…

1 Todd Durkin: Motivating & Inspiring Through Coaching 51:38
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Few in the personal fitness space have achieved what Todd Durkin has in his decorated career. However, the two-time Trainer of the Year’s success has always been earned, never given. On this special presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by Durkin, a renowned business owner, motivational speaker, author, and award-winning podcast host to deep dive into what it takes to achieve your own success, starting with nothing. Durkin will share his personal daily routine, and why it’s so important to focus on yourself, not the distractions around you. He will also discuss the importance of mentorship, building and sustaining a business, as well as preview Todd’s work with NASM One. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Let’s crank up the intensity, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high-intensity interval training in this monologue presentation. Rick talks about what makes HIIT workouts so popular, the benefits of the workouts, as well as a few deep dives into the research regarding HIIT workouts and changes in body composition. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
The title says it all. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, gets stepping into why passing on the elevator or escalator, is good for the body. Dr. Richey, who recently climbed 55 flights of stairs in New Your City as part of an American Heart Association fundraiser, digs into the research on how taking the stairs helps with health risk-reductions, like cardiovascular disease, and several others. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Clients show progress or, in some cases, lack of progress, at different levels. This is one of the challenges of personal trainers. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addresses this head on. Rick will discuss the importance of cueing, foam rolling, static stretching, strengthening underactive muscles, following the system of corrective exercise and why it’s all in the details. Let Dr. Richey expand your personal training knowledge base as only he can! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…

1 Resistance Training Variables to Develop Muscle 17:59
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Let’s get back to the basics. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks sets and reps, tempo, rest, range of motion, and why soreness isn’t necessarily a good indicator if you are going to build muscle. Rick, of course, explains it all through the NASM model, as well as few pointers from his vast experience in personal training. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
It’s important, as personal trainers, to adapt to your clients’ limitations, whether it be getting older, or simply those pesky aches and pains that can slow us down a bit. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares a few examples and insights on how to help you pivot, as well. Dr. Richey will focus on mobility and flexibility training, the importance of foam rolling, and a series of workouts he uses to help his aging or aching clients reach their fitness goals. Always remember, motion is lotion. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
As we enter the early portion of the Lent calendar, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, observes this window in his own unique, fitness-inspired way. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick discusses his 2025 40-day focus which includes no ultra-processed foods, ramping up his water and protein intake, and even more consistently flossing his teeth. Let Dr. Richey help inspire a few short-term spring goals which can lead to big personal health and wellness achievements throughout the remainder of the year. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Let’s get a little weird and talk about the human body, shall we? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes a closer look at sesamoid bones, the small, round bones that are embedded within tendons or muscles. Rick explores some issues accompanied with these tiny bones, including at the base of the big toe, the science and research behind why these painful little setbacks may occur, and a full break down of the largest sesamoid bone in the body, the patella. Enjoy Dr. Richey’s first installment of “Weird Anatomy!” If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Personal trainers go through the same trials and tribulations in life as everyone. Whether it’s getting sick or dealing with other unavoidable hurdles which can occur at the worst time. On this special mailbag episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why it’s important, as a personal trainer, to allow yourself some grace and don’t let guild bring you down. Rick will share a few relatable stories of his own, as well as why it’s important to do what you can, not what you can’t, the importance of transparency, and why it’s essential to re-evaluate why your clients come to you. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
Let’s get a grip on its strength and longevity. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes straight to the research on how hand grip strength impacts chances of cardiovascular disease in our lifespan. He’ll cite specific examples on the topic from his long-tenured career as a personal trainer, why strength is considered longevity, being stronger is also associated with longevity, and much more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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It’s time for a little chalk talk. We all know chalk can make quite the mess at the gym, but does it serve a benefit to those you train? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and gym owner, Rick Richey, addresses why people love chalk so much and what is its purpose at the gym. In this monologue presentation, Rick discusses how chalk helps reduce moisture by absorbing sweat, prevents blisters and tears (especially for gymnasts), and the importance of improving your grip strength. Lastly, if you do use chalk, please take the time to clean up after yourself. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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One fitness myth is the more core exercises you do, the less belly fat you’ll have. It’s simply not true. So, what are the benefits of working your core? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the topic explaining why core stability can reduce back pain, increase balance, and many more useful training tips to enhance your fitness knowledge base. Plus, why your diet is essential to enhancing that desired six-pack, plus why people who practice stability training have less fear of movement, and much more in this special presentation! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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Personal training is an art. So, too, is establishing and building your client base. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details several different strategies to help keep your schedule booked with training sessions. Rick reviews the results of a recent survey he sent out on social media asking for examples of how establish a strong list of clients. From being persistent, to asking for referrals and, maybe most importantly, providing results, these examples, and more, are ones you’ll want to learn more about. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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If his clients have questions, Rick Richey has answers. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Dr. Richey addresses if there’s a correlation between soreness and building muscle. The NASM Master Instructor answers the question directly, as well as provides clarity, through researched findings, on a few of the misconceptions attached to the topic. Plus, the importance of knowing your own limitations and listening to your body to maximize your workouts. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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Sciatica and piriformis are very similar pain symptoms. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the different types of discomfort each may present along the nerve pathway, the risk factors for both, the importance of consistent, full-body exercises, and several other helpful tips on the topic. Enjoy this in-depth monologue presentation straight from Rick’s mailbag! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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1 Big & Small: Prioritizing Your Guidelines to Exercise 17:02
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Big or small, it’s all in the details as a personal trainer. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses why it’s important to emphasize regular movement throughout the day. He also deep dives into the importance of prioritizing your movements, mixing up your workouts, navigating through what clients, as well as what they don’t, and many more useful tips to help tighten up your coaching techniques. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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Let’s have a “heady” conversation about exercise and the brain. See what we did there? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the five cortices of the brain and how consistent exercise add immense value to the ‘ole thinker. Dr. Richey breaks down the five, which are all named after the part of the skull, and each offer unique functions which process different things. Plus, a full breakdown of the “FPOTB” acronym, which is the first letter of the first word of the cortices used, and a clever way to help keep your knowledge of the topic on point. So, get ready to exercise your brain with this monologue presentation from Dr. Richey. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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It’s common for people to get caught up in the loss of muscle, as well as the loss of bone. In this episode, let’s separate some facts from fiction. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into researched findings and the programs that they wrote regarding resistance training. Dr. Richey will also break explore some of the stigmas with strength training, how social media can somewhat skew reality on the benefits, how strength training can be readily available to everyone, and much more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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Sometimes in life we want something…but we really don’t want it. You’re simply being ambivalent. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides ways for you to overcome this in your personal training practices. He will help you with working through fitness pitfalls with your clients when they’re in the ambivalence stage, being honest with what’s “really going on,” examining if your client truly wants to change, or simply stay the same, and much many more useful practices. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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As a personal trainer, attention to detail is key. It’s vital to be purposeful with all the clients you’re training. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the specifics of training. Dr. Richey will explore the importance of prioritizing every assessment, stressing proper position and technique, and why communicating in-workout with your clients can not only help them reach their fitness goals, but keep your training techniques sharp, as well. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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We recently discussed setting attainable goals. Now that you have those in place, how do you track the? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores this essential topic in-depth, including keeping a PR chart with recorded specific exercises to help organize your clients’ workouts. Plus, Dr. Richey explains why it’s wise to keep the old PR’s with dates to compare with the new PR’s and the progress they have made over time. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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It’s time to dip back into the mailbag. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives in with a focus on periodization when addressing this question regarding de-loading. Dr. Richey also adds his usual unique insights and suggestions to help expand your personal training mindset and abilities in the industry. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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So, you’ve decided to increase your session rates. Now, what is the best way to go about it? But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains the best practices for trainers to present when it’s time to ask for more money from their clients. He’ll disclose four technique suggestions to help smooth out the increase, as well as the exact script he uses with his clientele and a few more useful tips, as well. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Diets are popular topics whenever the calendar turns into another year. But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the topic to help separate fact from fiction when it comes to not only dieting, but the types of diets, as well. He also explains why it’s acceptable to enjoy unhealthy foods occasionally and why it can be important to your well-being to do so. Let’s help get your diet this year trending in the right direction! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

This is the time of year many decide to shift their health and wellness priorities. However, it’s important to remember to have a method to the madness. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides a detailed road map to help keep your goals on track for this year and beyond. He’ll explore steps like clearly defining your goals, being realistic, setting a time frame, the importance of writing it down and creating action plan, plus many more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Let’s kick off 2025 with a closer look at the shoulder. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the anatomy of the shoulder joint and how the muscles of the shoulder move the shoulder. He’ll discuss the concentric actions, as well as share a variety of different shoulder-specific workout examples to help you, as well as the clients you train. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

So, you’re thinking about making a career change? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, helps transition you through some of the uncertainty, and fears, of pivoting into a non-traditional leap into the fitness industry. Hear plenty of insider tips on making the leap, a few details to consider before your pivot, and why it’s vital to get certified in advance of your move in this special encore presentation. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Personal training isn’t for everyone. It comes with its own set of unique challenges and, occasionally roadblocks, but it can be rewarding in so many ways if you’re willing to continue do the long and windy road. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey unpacks techniques to help manage your expectations, personal stories of his own “growing pains” in the industry, as well as why sales is often the breaking point when navigating your way through the ranks of personal training. Enjoy Dr. Richey’s special encore presentation! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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1 Static Stretching: Increasing Range of Motion 16:06
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It’s often asked, ‘Does static stretching increase range of motion?’ On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey addresses that question, cites in-depth studies on the topic, how long the stretch lasts, as well as shares a couple of his unique stories and experiences on the topic from his vast personal training background. We promise – no stretching the truth in the special encore presentation! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Let’s dive a little deeper into the largest joint in the body, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the joints of the knee, shares some VMO and TKE-specific exercises, the working relationship between the knee and the ankle, defines ACL and MCL injuries, the knee range of motion, and much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Let’s take a closer look at one of the more interesting joints in the body: the ankle. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes in-depth on the ankle joint and the three joints that make it up, as well as what causes the common high ankle sprain injury, issues from rolling your ankle, and much more. Keep your holiday season rolling with this knowledge drop from Dr. Richey! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Becoming a fitness professional, or elevating your professionalism in the industry, can be a work in progress for many of us. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares 10 characters for being a professional. From looking and speaking professional, to keeping your focus on your clients, to being organized and reliable, and many more, Dr. Richey has you covered. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Personal training continues to evolve with AI (Artificial Intelligence) as one of the key catalysts. So, what does this mean for fitness professionals? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a few of the changes and innovations created by AI, and where you “fit” as a personal trainer. He’ll explain the importance of human-to-human communication and interactions, how magazines, in some ways, provided value training information years ago, and the importance of accountability, something AI can’t, and likely never will, be able to control. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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1 Small Group Personal Training Business Initiatives 38:27
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As personal training, we aspire to help others reach their fitness goals. We also want to work on self-improvement in all facets of training – from how you work with clients, to how you grow and expand your business. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, KISS Marketing co-founder, business coach, gym owner, and podcast host, Vince Gabriele, explore ways thrive in small group personal training. They will deep dive into smart spending if you’re looking to open your own gym, balancing your time when shifting your focus from training to business, as well as share their personal stories of a few of the struggles, and pivots, which helped them both get to where they are today. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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1 Lifting for Sports Performance (Not Hypertrophy) 17:37
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Let’s start December with a dip into the mailbag, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a listener question discussing best exercises for an athlete client. Rick will discuss the right balance between free weights and machine weights, cite specific researched findings on the question, as well as share a few personal training antidotes of his own in this unique monologue presentation on sports performance. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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Occupational burnout is common in all careers, including personal training. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a myriad of different strategies to help stay fresh in your fitness career, including taking time off, learning something new to expand your client offering, finding a mentor to help with your work/life balance, and many more. Make sure to bookmark this special encore episode to keep as a refresher in the future, as well! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

‘Tis the season for reflection and appreciation. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes a moment to thank all the people who have positively impacted his personal training career, as well as why opting to not train one megastar turned out to be one of the best decisions he ever made. This Thanksgiving week episode is one you won’t want to miss! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Get ready to flex your knowledge base when it comes to muscle gain. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, and host of NASM’s “Peak Physique Podcast,” Andre Adams, deep dive into a myriad of topics in, and around, muscular hypertrophy. They’ll discuss proper protein intake, the importance hydration, the balance between diet and workout, a few training tips from Andre, plus much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

You have questions. We have answers. That’s the way this works on the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” In this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, takes you in-depth with his own CPT-7 study guide, broken up into 12 previous episodes, to help better prepare you for your upcoming exam. Rick will further detail what’s in those 12 shows to help provide a road map for success in your preparation. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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1 Should I Quit My Job to Become a Personal Trainer? 20:19
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So, you’re thinking about making the jump, huh? Let’s talk about this for a minute. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, plays good cop, bad cop for those thinking about leaving their current career to pursue one as a fitness professional. He’ll separate fact from fiction, give specific examples of some of his “wins,” as well as “losses” from his two-decade plus career in the industry, as well as several important things to consider before switching careers. Rick’s mailbag delivers once again! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm…
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