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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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Let’s have a “heady” conversation about exercise and the brain.
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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.
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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 10 Best Practices to Achieve Your Fitness Goals 21:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEverybody loves a list, right? Well, break out your trusty note pad because this one you’ll want to save and pass along to your clients as to what they need to know, as well as a few pointers to help you reach your fitness goals, as well. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rich Richey, shares his top 10 tips – including asking for help, putting your ego aside, just getting started, celebrating small wins, and more.Listen up and take notes, class. Rick’s latest knowledge drop is one you surely 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…
1 Applying the OPT Model: A Trainer’s Blueprint for Workout Programming 22:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey tackles a common but often confusing challenge for new trainers: how to design a workout plan from start to finish. Rick walks listeners through the foundational steps of preparing effective, client-centric workout programs. Starting with the importance of assessments (both subjective and objective), he explains how gathering information on client goals, physical measurements, and movement patterns sets the stage for targeted programming. Rick breaks down the process, mapping it onto the OPT (Optimum Performance Training) model, covering stability, strength, and power phases. He shares practical tips, like planning macrocycles (big-picture programming for several months), using linear and undulating periodization, and visually sharing plans with clients to boost motivation and retention. Listeners learn the nuts and bolts of structuring a session: from customized warm-ups (including foam rolling and stretching) to movement prep, activation, balance, plyometrics, and resistance training. Rick emphasizes tailoring exercises to client preferences and avoiding disliked movements, which helps foster a positive experience and adherence. He also shares ideas on integrating cardio intervals with client choice for variety and enjoyment 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…
1 Strategies for Getting Clients to Move More & Gain Lasting Health Benefits 19:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores an essential question for fitness professionals and clients alike: “How ready are you—or your clients—to exercise on your own?” Rick introduces the readiness ruler, a motivational interviewing tool designed to assess both the importance and confidence behind fitness goals. He breaks down why non-exercise activity throughout the day often burns more calories than traditional gym sessions, highlighting the value of everyday movement for both weight management and overall health. Rick shares actionable SMART goals around movement, from aiming for 7,500 steps a day to picking up the pace for at least 3,000 of those steps. He emphasizes the holistic benefits of physical activity, including substantial reductions in the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes—independent of weight loss. Learn how to use the readiness ruler with clients: find out what’s truly important to them and assess how confident they feel about reaching those goals. Rick offers practical tips for personal trainers to support clients both in and out of the gym, helping them adjust goals to fit their lifestyles. Tune in for evidence-based advice and strategies that empower individuals on their fitness journey—one step at a 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…
1 Unlocking the Power of Sleep: Fitness, Brain Health & Weight Management Insights 22:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey takes a deep dive into the critical role of sleep in overall health, wellness, and fitness performance. Inspired by his recent study of the Certified Wellness Coach certification and a lively text exchange with his family, Rick uncovers why sleep might be the most underrated element in reaching fitness goals. He debunks the myth that functioning on little sleep is a badge of honor and shares National Sleep Foundation guidelines for optimal sleep across age groups. Rick explores how sleep impacts vital processes such as brain cleaning through the glymphatic system, memory consolidation (both declarative and procedural), weight management, and muscle growth. Backed by research, he details how lack of sleep can lead to weight gain by disrupting hormones like leptin and ghrelin, increase hunger, reduce insulin sensitivity, and even hinder muscle recovery due to lower testosterone, growth hormone, and IGF-1 levels. Listeners will also get practical sleep hygiene strategies—from limiting caffeine and minimizing nighttime light exposure to implementing effective bedtime routines. Rick even explores the power of napping and when it can boost memory or aid in recovery after a rough night’s sleep. 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 From Savings to Success: Navigating the Real Costs of Starting a Gym 25:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey takes listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to open a gym—no sugarcoating, just real numbers and honest advice. Building upon his recent conversation with fitness industry mogul Mark Mastrov, Rick brings his own hard-earned experience to the mic, offering practical insights for aspiring gym owners. Rick breaks down the nitty gritty: how much money you truly need (it’s more than you think), the difference between capital and operational expenses, and the often-overlooked costs of things like HVAC units, rubber flooring, repairs, mirrors, lighting, laundry, and even towel logos. He stresses the importance of planning for both the build-out and the ongoing costs that keep your doors open, sharing stories from his own path to gym ownership—including why having six months of operating capital is non-negotiable. From negotiating leases and dealing with banks, to understanding freight costs for equipment and the reality of a slow start once you open, Rick’s candid perspective prepares listeners for the rollercoaster of gym ownership. He explains why some might be better off starting with a franchise, and why the coolest part of owning a gym can sometimes be the hardest to maintain. If you’re considering opening your own facility or just want a raw look at entrepreneurship in fitness, this episode is a must-listen. Rick doesn’t aim to discourage—just to arm you with the truth, so you’re ready to succeed. 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 From Personal Trainer to Fitness Mogul: The Mark Mastrov Journey 33:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey sits down with legendary fitness entrepreneur, Mark Mastrov, the visionary behind brands like 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, and UFC Gym. Rick, himself a successful gym owner, seeks inspiration and real-world insights into the challenges and rewards of gym ownership. Mark shares his journey from humble beginnings as a part-time trainer to building global fitness empires, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and building effective teams. Listeners are treated to practical advice on entering the fitness business, weighing capital investment options, choosing between franchises and independent concepts, and key considerations for ensuring success—like legal advice, marketing skills, and understanding P&Ls. Mark underscores the immense value of education for trainers, highlighting NASM's role in raising professional standards, and shares data proving that educated trainers drive member retention and business growth. The conversation delves into the crucial synergy of nutrition and fitness in client results, and Mark recounts how partnerships with pioneers like Neal Spruce and programs like DotFit helped integrate nutrition education into his clubs. Aspiring gym owners and fitness professionals will appreciate Marc’s candid take on the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of scalability, and the need to truly understand your market. This episode serves as both a motivational roadmap and a grounded reality check for anyone dreaming of making a bigger impact in the fitness 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…
1 Why Do Gyms Have Different Levels of Trainers? 19:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen the mailbag has questions, we have answers. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses how important tier systems are within personal training services at a gym. Dr. Richey explains why gyms prioritize three main things: education, time with the company/time as trainer, and your ability to produce clients. He also deep dives into the three tiers of trainers, why trainers have different prices, why they get different specializations in their continuing education 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…
1 Resistance Training Concepts for Building Muscle 42:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLet’s build some lean muscle. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, fellow NASM CPT and muscle hypertrophy specialist, Chris Parnell, who deep dive into the most effective ways to add strength. Parnell will share his career path in fitness, overcoming a major health scare, learning under hypertrophy specialist, Brad Shoenfeld, and how he strives to help others achieve their fitness goals. The two also explore training techniques to add muscle, Chris’s main rules to hypertrophy training (specificity, progressive overload, program design), as well as variables that help optimize muscle building. 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…
We all have our favorites, right? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, digs into the mailbag to talk all things assessments. Dr. Richey takes you through a series of his favorites (like the overhead squat assessment), as well as explains their validity and why every workout is a form of an assessment. Plus, a few helpful training tips and stories from his time as an award-winning personal trainer. 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…
We here at the NASM Podcast Network hope our shows inspire you to reach new heights in personal training. Tevin Cherry is the epitome of inspiration in the industry. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Cherry joins host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, to share his incredible fitness journey. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months old, the now-33-year-old NASM-CPT & CNC, now strives to create adaptive exercise routines for clients with physical disabilities. Cherry shares the obstacles he’s overcome through incredible perseverance, what first inspired him to become a CPT, his five fitness pillars, and well as a preview of his soon-to-be-released book, “Empowered Fitness: Physical and Mental Health for all Abilities.” 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 back to our roots. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, hits rewind on the NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model. Rick discusses the history of the model, the three levels, as well as the five phases. Plus, why having a systematic progression in place is so important in helping your clients reach their fitness goals, as well as examples of stabilization exercises for functionals strength, and much more. Enjoy this refresher course 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…
1 Muscles, Movement & Memories from 500 Episodes 13:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses. In this case, all 500 of them. On this very special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rich Richey, celebrates with you – his loyal audience – 500 episodes on the NASM Podcast Network. Rick shares his initial podcast email pitch to NASM back in 2019, his nerves and initial uncertainty into this leap of faith, what the show has meant to him, a few of the key individuals who have helped him along the way, and a few more never told stories behind the scenes. Most importantly, thank you to all who have consumed this content along the way! 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…
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…
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1 Todd Durkin: Motivating & Inspiring Through Coaching 51:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFew 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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
1 Resistance Training Variables to Develop Muscle 17:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLet’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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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…
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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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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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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The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
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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