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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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Components of a Workout from 2022-03-01T13:00
Every workout is broken up into parts. NASM helps you streamline your plan with a blueprint to achieve your desired results.In this episode, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details th...
ListenFunctional Anatomy: Biceps&Brachialis from 2022-02-24T13:00
In this functional anatomy monologue, the focus is on a few muscles. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details the biceps and brachialis. From where the names came from and their unique...
ListenGlute Talk from 2022-02-22T13:00
One of the most popular (and arguably, most important) muscle groups to train for aesthetics, health, and performance, the gluteals play an integral role during nearly every dynamic movement of the...
ListenCreativity in Personal Training from 2022-02-17T13:00
Being creative is a key element in establishing and sustaining success as a personal trainer. So too is keeping workouts both interesting and fun.In this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, R...
ListenExploring NASM Wellness Coaching from 2022-02-15T13:00
Wellness coaches look at exercise differently than others do. Yes, it still involves physical activity, but it may be less about exercise and more about other variables.In this episode, host Rick R...
ListenReal Talk About Hip Flexors from 2022-02-10T13:00
Every time you take a step, you’re using your hip flexors. Learning more about them, you could say, is a step-by-step process.In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey focuses in ...
ListenHow to Study for the NASM-CPT Exam from 2022-02-08T13:00
Thinking of starting a career in fitness? Have some questions about how to get started? Want finite details about how NASM’s programming can help you achieve success from the start? We got you.Join...
ListenFunctional Anatomy: Joint Action Review from 2022-02-03T13:00
With the new year, comes a new series on the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” It will focus on functional anatomy.In this episode, host Rick Richey explores the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes, detaili...
ListenPost-COVID Exercise Research from 2022-02-01T13:00
Like many of us, Rick Richey tested positive for COVID. After a full recovery from the mild case, he’s ready to share research about post-COVID interventions regarding exercise.In this episode Rich...
ListenDo They Really Work? Compression Sleeves from 2022-01-27T13:00
NBA star Russell Westbrook made compression sleeves popular, but do they serve a functional purpose or simply a fashion purpose? In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey deep dives into both le...
ListenRick’s Story Time: Better Business Outcomes from 2022-01-25T13:00
Little things can go a long way in building your brand and reputation. The smallest of details can help establish and strengthen relationships.In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick R...
ListenDo They Really Work? Electric Muscle Stimulation from 2022-01-20T13:00
Electric muscle stimulation, or simply, “EMS” is defined as the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. That sounds all well and good, but do they really work?In this episode of ...
ListenEncore Presentation: Common Misconceptions About Personal Trainers from 2022-01-19T13:00
As the old saying goes, don’t believe everything you hear. That’s certainly the case when it comes to personal trainers.In this encore episode, host Rick Richey refutes several common stereotypes w...
ListenWrite it Out: Improving Your Programming from 2022-01-13T13:00
When in doubt, write it out. As a personal trainer, it’s vital you stay organized and consistent from one client to another because each has individual fit levels, as well as goals.In this episode ...
ListenRick’s Mailbag: Muscle Balance/Muscle Functions, Shin Splints from 2022-01-11T13:00
No better time than now to start 2022 with a couple questions from you, our NASM audience! In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey dips into his mailbag and addresses both muscl...
ListenDo They Really Work? Infrared Light from 2022-01-07T17:00
Red light therapy has taken off over the last few years. But the question remains: do they really work?In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey dips into the mailbag and explores...
Listen2022 Fitness Resolutions from 2022-01-04T13:00
People are back from break. People are back at work.People are back in school. People are back in the gym.As we enter the new year, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey provides you, the fitness enth...
ListenEncore Presentation: Fitness and Arthritis from 2021-12-30T13:00
Reaching your fitness goals when dealing with arthritis brings unique challenges. In this episode, host Rick Richey was joined by featured guest Christine Conti, Arthritis Fitness Specialist, autho...
ListenEncore Presentation: Business Building Basics for CPT’s from 2021-12-28T13:00
This podcast highlights the most common questions received from new trainers navigating their way through the quirks and unpredictability of the industry. From how to get started once certified, to...
ListenDiscussing the NASM Certified Wellness Coach from 2021-12-22T13:00
The Certified Wellness Coach is not just another educational fitness product from NASM. It’s a new, stand-alone category all by itself.In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is...
ListenProblem Areas: Runner’s Knees, Jumper’s Knees from 2021-12-21T13:00
Some things is fitness are simply on a knee-d to know basis. This episode focuses specifically with problem areas for recreational athletes.NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey spotlights ...
ListenKPI for Trainers from 2021-12-16T13:00
It’s a business. And a big part of your business are key performance indicators – which is a quantifiable measure of performance over a certain amount of time for your objectives.In this episode, h...
ListenGetting the Most of Your 30-minute Workout from 2021-12-14T13:00
This episode focuses on time management. Specifically, when you’re asked to cut your workout in half.NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey outlines a detailed road map to help you streamline those sho...
ListenInside the NASM-CSNC from 2021-12-08T13:00
In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by Dr. Laurent Bannock, consultant nutritionist and sports scientist, for a detailed discussion about NASM’s new Certified Spor...
ListenTraining: How Much is Too Much? from 2021-12-07T13:00
Personal trainers are, at times, tasked with creating and following a balance with their clients. In this episode NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey provides a big picture blueprint to d...
ListenInternal vs. External Cueing from 2021-12-02T13:00
NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rich Richey continues with his two-part conversation with Rob Gray, Arizona State University Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering, with a focus on cuei...
ListenConstraints-Led Approach to Training from 2021-11-30T13:00
In the first of this two-part interview, host Rick Richey is joined by Arizona State University Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering, Robert Gray, for an in-depth discussion on this sty...
ListenEncore Presentation: Balance Training in the OPT Model from 2021-11-24T13:00
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” we dip into the archives to focus on balance and its relation to every phase of the OPT Model. Host Rick Richey details how he incorporates these strategies and techniqu...
ListenDo They Really Work? Vibration Platforms from 2021-11-23T13:00
It’s back, by popular demand. In this episode, host Rick Richey separates fact from fiction on vibration platforms. He details their intended purpose, cites a collection of professionally recoded d...
ListenClient SMART Goals from 2021-11-18T13:00
As a personal trainer, you may be providing incredible workouts, but are those workouts designed in the best interest of your clients? In this episode, host Rick Richey details how to not only desi...
ListenUnderstanding NASM EDGE App from 2021-11-16T13:00
The world of fitness continues to evolve, including the best ways to deliver information and content to clients. One of the most effective ways is through the NASM app.In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” h...
ListenWhen to Raise My Rates from 2021-11-11T13:00
Quite simply, it’s a conversation most trainers will have with their clients at some point. The biggest questions are when, and just as importantly, how much?In this “NASM-CPT Podcast, Master Instr...
ListenDo They Really Work? Vibrating Foam Rollers from 2021-11-09T13:00
When you have questions, the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has answers. In this episode, host Rick Richey answers the question of effectiveness with vibrating foam rollers. He provides data found through rese...
ListenDo They Really Work? Massage Guns from 2021-11-04T12:00
We’re introducing a new series on the “NASM-CPT Podcast” we like to call, “Do They Really Work?” Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey will sift through his mail bag to give clarity to your...
ListenStrengthening Your Fitness Sales from 2021-11-02T12:00
Quite simply, your sales will largely dictate your success as a personal trainer. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, Redefine Fitness owner, and NASM CPT, Ant...
ListenChallenges in Programming from 2021-10-28T12:00
Being able to properly program is one of the most vital traits needed to accelerate your growth as personal trainer. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey deep dives into this topic, detail...
ListenA Look Back: Optima 2021 from 2021-10-26T12:00
NASM’s biggest fitness conference is now officially in the books! In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey shares his biggest takeaways from this year’s free virtual event. He’ll...
ListenEncore Presentation: All About the One Rep Max from 2021-10-20T12:00
When you have fitness questions, we have fitness answers. In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey dips into the audience mailbag to discuss several specifics in and around one-rep max w...
ListenThe Truth About Air Compression Sleeves from 2021-10-19T12:00
It’s a popular fitness debate which needs to be addressed. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey helps separate fact from fiction when it comes to air compression sleeves. He’...
ListenOpen Your Own Gym – Getting Started! from 2021-10-14T12:00
Have you considered opening your own gym but don’t where to start when considering the risk/reward? With Optima 2021 coming up later in October, we decided to turn back the clock about a year for N...
ListenBench Pressers Overarching Issues from 2021-10-12T12:00
In this episode, host Rick Richey dips back into his social media mailbox to address a specific question regarding proper bench press technique. The NASM Master Instructor addresses personal traine...
ListenAll About the Rotator Cuff from 2021-10-07T12:00
Ever wonder how your arm is kept in your shoulder socket? In this episode, host Rick Richey gets you familiar with the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, what some of th...
ListenUnderstanding Arthrokinematics from 2021-10-06T12:00
Understanding joint movement is extremely important to broadening your overall fitness knowledge base. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explains exactly what happens at the joint level....
ListenEncore Presentation: Fitness Influencer Kelsey Wells from 2021-09-30T15:00
Last summer, Rick’s fellow NASM Master Instructor and “Strong Mind. Strong Body” host Angie Miller sat down with Kelsey Wells, NASM CPT, and Fitness Influencer, for a transparent, thought-provoking...
ListenProgressive Overloading for Muscular Development from 2021-09-28T15:00
Recently there's been a shift in emphasis towards physique and body building in the fitness world. Why is that the case?In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by NASM Master Trainer...
ListenHIIT Workouts - Programming with Body Weight, Towels, and Bands from 2021-09-27T20:16:22
While high intensity interval training (HIIT) is not new to our industry, there are still many fitness professionals who may welcome a refresher or update on the science behind and benefits associa...
ListenRick’s Mailbag: Reciprocal Inhibition&Synergistic Dominance from 2021-09-21T15:00
In this episode, Rick answers a listener’s question dealing specifically with altered reciprocal inhibition and synergistic dominance. The NASM Master Instructor shows detailed examples of how reci...
ListenEncore Presentation: Jake Olson from 2021-09-15T15:00
Rick was joined by special guest Jake Olson. In 2017, Jake inspired the sports world as the long snapper for the USC football team. While extra points in a football game aren't usually a big deal, ...
ListenSupplements for Sports Performance from 2021-09-14T15:00
Supplementation is a vital aspect of performance at all fitness levels. In this episode, host Rick Richey, along with featured guest Kat Barefield, NASM Master Instructor, and Registered Dietician,...
ListenEncore Presentation: Julius Thomas – the Mental Side of Fitness from 2021-09-07T15:00
Julius Thomas saw a little bit of everything during his seven-year in NFL career. In this episode, host Rick Richey goes in-depth with the two-time Pro Bowl tight end, and NASM CPT, with a focus on...
ListenEncore Presentation: All About the Feet from 2021-09-01T23:00
When it comes to fitness, our feet are our livelihood. From tears in the muscles to spurs in the many different small bones we have in our feet; a small injury could sideline us for months. Join ho...
ListenEncore Presentation: Defining the Butt-Wink from 2021-08-26T15:00
"Butt-wink" - the sometimes-subtle posterior tilt of the pelvis at the bottom of a squat. In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey answers a listener's question about "butt-wink" and the...
ListenExpand Your Interest as a CPT from 2021-08-24T15:00
In today’s society, people tend to be attached to everything but committed to nothing. So, what does this mean in relation to the fitness industry?In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Riche...
ListenCPT Success Tips from Clean Health Fitness from 2021-08-19T15:00
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey goes across the globe for this special edition of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” Rick, along with featured guest Daine McDonald, Founder of Clean Health Fitness Institut...
ListenIntegrating Wellness into Fitness Training from 2021-08-17T15:00
In this episode, host Rick Richey is joined by Rich Fahmy, NASM Content Development and Production Manager, to explore a myriad of different topics related to the wellness platform and the fitness ...
ListenTracking Your Metabolic Health from 2021-08-12T15:00
In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rich Richey, along with featured guest Daniel Tal, Lumen Founder and CEO, explore tracking metabolic health and what that means for the fitness professional....
ListenCPT 7 Setup&Exam Preparation from 2021-08-10T15:00
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey concludes his journey through the CPT 7 product with an episode focused on understanding the requirements necessary for success. Topics include what you’ll need f...
ListenCPT 7 Professional Development and Responsibility– Part II from 2021-08-05T15:00
In the second episode of this two-part series, Rick Richey continues through the sixth and final domain of the CPT 7 with discussion focused on job searches, a day in the life of a personal trainer...
ListenCPT 7 Professional Development and Responsibility– Part I from 2021-08-03T15:00
In the first episode of this two-part series, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey examines evidence-based practice to help you make the best decisions when it comes to client care. Topics discussed ...
ListenExercise Technique&Training Instruction – Part II from 2021-07-29T15:00
Rick Richey explores the second half of this two-part series, reviewing this key domain of CPT-7. The NASM Master Instructor breaks down the techniques and inner workings of core training, balance ...
ListenExercise Technique&Training Instruction – Part I from 2021-07-27T15:00
Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his in-depth reviews of the testing domains for the CPT-7 model. This episode details the fifth domain, with a wide-ranging emphasis on integrated training p...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Program Designs – Special Populations from 2021-07-22T15:00
In this NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey continues his discussion in Domain IV with an emphasis on special populations. Rick focuses on a myriad of topics including youth training, specifically how of...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Program Design – The OPT Model from 2021-07-20T15:00
Master Instructor Rick Richey reviews the Optimum Performance Training Model which, in many ways, serves as NASM’s anchor. This episode explores the systematic progression of clients through period...
ListenPosture, Movement, and Performance Assessments from 2021-07-15T15:00
In this NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey puts a wrap on Domain III of the of the NASM-CPT 7 study guide with a fresh look at new content and concepts. This episode details optimum movement patterns, a...
ListenHealth, Wellness, and Fitness Assessment from 2021-07-13T15:00
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his CPT 7 study guide, now in Domain III, with a review emphasis on these three major assessments. In this episode, Rick explores a myriad of topics inc...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Study Guide – Second Domain from 2021-07-01T15:00
Master Instructor Rick Richey takes an in-depth look at a myriad of talking points in the latest CPT 7 release. Some of the topics include motivation and the science of psychology, the importance ...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Study Guide – Part III Nutrition Concepts from 2021-06-29T15:00
In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey explores the true meaning of nutrition, its function and importance to our body. He will also detail how nutrition impacts growth, repair, mainten...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Study Guide - Part II from 2021-06-24T23:00
On this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his discussion on course content, with a focus on basic and applied science within the model. Let Rick help supply the knowledge as you...
ListenNASM-CPT 7 Study Guide - Part I from 2021-06-24T19:00
If you’re studying for the NASM-CPT exam or looking to refresh your skills, this podcast series is for you. Let host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey walk you through part one of this seven-p...
ListenNASM-CPT Study Guide: Basics and Applied Sciences from 2021-06-22T09:00
If you’re studying for the NASM-CPT exam or looking to refresh your skills, this podcast series is for you. Let host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey walk you through part one of this seven-p...
ListenNew COVID Management Courses from 2021-06-17T15:00
COVID-19 has changed everything, including the way our industry has pivoted over the past 18 months. In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with special guest Dr. Scott Cheatham...
ListenCommon Misconceptions About Personal Trainers from 2021-06-10T15:00
As the old saying goes, don’t believe everything you hear. That’s certainly the case when it comes to personal trainers.In this episode, host Rick Richey refutes several common stereotypes when it ...
ListenBringing Fitness Talent to the Masses from 2021-06-08T15:00
It’s not all about working harder, it’s also about working smarter with the immense amount of talent in the fitness industry. In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with feature...
ListenA Walk Through: Beyond the First Session from 2021-06-03T15:00
OK, so you just trained your first session. Now how do you prepare for the second one and beyond in your fitness teaching journey?Well, Rick Richey has some helpful advice. In this episode Rick wal...
ListenPhysical Activity&COVID-19 from 2021-06-01T08:00
We are starting to turn the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as learning more about not only the fitness industry, but our daily and weekly personal health habits, as well. In this episode,...
ListenA Walk Through – My Introductory Sessions from 2021-05-27T22:00
Ever simply wonder where and how to start your fitness training sessions? In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey details the best practices for engaging and connecting with clients ear...
ListenGuidelines for Physical Activity from 2021-05-25T15:00
NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey details workout timelines and structure for people of all ages who are hoping to see increases in productivity, growth, or simply just maintenance in the...
ListenThe Importance of Having a Daily Practice from 2021-05-20T15:00
Host Rick Richey explores the rituals of consistent daily practice and the heightened significance of not only having them for ourselves but encouraging our clients to have them, as well. It might ...
ListenDrug&Alcohol Recovery – Fitness Concepts from 2021-05-18T15:00
In this episode, NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey, along with featured guest Nicole Golden, explore health and wellness concepts to help support people in their journey when dealing with...
ListenBusiness Building Basics for CPT’s from 2021-05-13T15:00
NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey goes in tandem with this week’s earlier show topic on business and fitness entrepreneurship. This podcast highlights the most common questions he receive...
ListenFitness Industry Entrepreneurship&Providing Education to the Incarcerated from 2021-05-11T15:00
In this episode, host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest Travis Richey, AccomplishED Ventures founder, entrepreneur, and advisor. Travis, Rick’s cousin, will detail business dos and don’ts whe...
ListenHip Movement from 2021-05-06T15:00
This episode is all about hips. Following up on the previous pelvic movement podcast, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey details the hips, their joint actions, and which muscles contribute to those...
ListenUnderstanding Anterior&Posterior Tilt from 2021-05-04T15:00
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey discusses common pelvic positions, most notably anterior and posterior pelvic tilts, and the muscles that cause those actions. We will also review pelvic movement...
ListenUnderstanding Scapular Movement from 2021-04-29T15:00
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ListenFitness and Arthritis from 2021-04-22T15:00
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ListenThe Business of Coaching and Training from 2021-04-15T15:00
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ListenBuilding Student Engagement Through Gaming from 2021-04-08T15:00
NASM is offering FREE courses each month. Claim yours before they're gone. https://nasm.co/3rN3kzg In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by certified trainer and innovator B...
ListenFunctional Anatomy – the Rotator Cuff from 2021-04-01T15:00
NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey’s latest installment of his functional anatomy series deals specifically with the rotator cuff. He details and explores the importance and functions of each of the...
ListenBalance Training in the OPT Model from 2021-03-25T15:00
In this episode, NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey explores balance and its relation to every phase of the OPT Model. He explains why he incorporates these strategies and techniques into each perso...
ListenPrinciples of Education in Personal Training from 2021-03-18T16:00
On this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey explores a number of the best techniques in education and working with the adult learner. He openly discusses several dynamics between the ...
ListenMental Side of Health and Fitness with NFL Pro-Bowler Julius Thomas from 2021-03-11T16:00
Rick will be joined by former NFL Pro Bowler Julius Thomas on to discuss positivity, resilience, and the mental side of health and fitness. March is Nutrition Month! Enjoy 1 FREE course each week f...
ListenA Conversation with Olympian and NASM-CPT Lindsey Jacobellis from 2021-03-08T11:12
REPUBLISH IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by four-time Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis. The two discuss her journey to the top of the snowbo...
ListenAll About Clinical Exercise from 2021-03-04T16:00
In this episode host Rick Richey talks with Dan Mikeska about his Clinical Exercise curriculum. March is Nutrition Month! Enjoy 1 FREE course each week from NASM's Nutrition Series. Claim yours t...
ListenAll About One-Rep Max from 2021-02-23T16:00
Host Rick Richey dips into the audience mailbag to discuss several specifics in and around one-rep max workouts. Rick shares his insights on the topic, including NASM’s thought process on the one-r...
ListenAll About One-Rep Max from 2021-02-23T16:00
Host Rick Richey dips into the audience mailbag to discuss several specifics in and around one-rep max workouts. Rick shares his insights on the topic, including NASM’s thought process on the one-r...
ListenAll About One-Rep Max from 2021-02-23T16:00
Host Rick Richey dips into the audience mailbag to discuss several specifics in and around one-rep max workouts. Rick shares his insights on the topic, including NASM’s thought process on the one-r...
ListenIntroducing the New NASM-CPT 7th Edition from 2021-02-11T09:00
The most revolutionary Personal Trainer Certification is here. Let host Rick Ricky and NASM Product team members, Brian Sutton and Andrew Payne, give you all the details on this new and exciting pr...
ListenThe Power of Positivity in Training from 2021-01-28T09:00
The NASM-CPT Podcast is back with host Rick Richey! Join him as guest Darlene Marshall, CPT and Positive Psychology Coach, stops by to talk about the power of positivity in personal training. Learn...
ListenAnother Look at Functional Anatomy from 2021-01-21T09:00
Host Rick Richey is back with another functional anatomy review on muscles that were not discussed in the previous series. Functional anatomy helps us better understand produce, reduce, and stabili...
ListenThe Roles of Nervous System and Wearables in Training from 2021-01-14T09:00
Join host Rick Richey and his guest Kevin Longoria, Chief Science Officer at Biostrap, for a discussion on the role of the nervous system and wearables roles in training. The two will discuss Kevin...
ListenWhat Exactly is the Butt-Wink? from 2021-01-11T16:00
"Butt-wink" - the sometimes subtle posterior tilt of the pelvis at the bottom of a squat. In this episode, Rick answers a listener's question about "butt-wink" and the potential reasons why it happ...
ListenInside Training of Professional Athletes from 2021-01-07T09:00
Join NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey as he sits down with Adam Annaconne, Ed.D, LAT, ATC, CES, PES. The two will discuss Adam's role with the University of Texas Austin, his time as a trainer in...
ListenNutrition, Exercise and Healthy Weight Loss from 2020-12-24T09:00
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined this week by Dr. Brad Dieter an Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. Watch as they have a lively discussion on nutrition and...
ListenSleep, Stress, and Mental Well-Being from 2020-12-17T09:00
On the latest edition of the NASM-CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey is joined by Dr. Jaime Tartar of NSU's College of Psychology. The two will look at how sleep, stress, and mental wellbeing impact per...
ListenAthletic Performance and Nutrition from 2020-12-10T14:18
Host Rick Richey is joined by Tony Ricci, Ed. D, MS for a wide-ranging conversation discussing the importance of nutrition, stress management, and more on performance. Learn strategies for improvin...
ListenAll About Nervous System from 2020-11-19T09:00
On this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey helps you better understand the nervous system. What about the central nervous system helps make you a better trainer? Let Rick map it all out fo...
ListenPreview Episode: Random Fit- How Realistic Was the Training Montage in Rocky IV? from 2020-11-11T13:40
Enjoy this preview episode of the NASM Podcast Network's newest podcast, Random Fit. The show that takes a look at fitness in pop culture, fitness myths, and everything in between. Are you ready t...
ListenHow is a Certification and Specialization Made? from 2020-11-05T09:00
Join NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey as he talks with Mike Fantigrassi, Ian Montel, and Brian Sutton from the NASM product team about how NASM creates their educational products. Get in...
ListenDiscussing Eating Disorders and Non-Triggering from 2020-10-29T09:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey talks about eating disorders and non-triggering with expert Abbey Griffith. She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Eating Disord...
ListenPreview Episode of the Fitness and Wellness Masterclass on Hydration from 2020-10-25T18:00
Enjoy this special preview episode of the Fitness and Wellness Masterclass powered by NASM. Subscribe to the show here. Being a little low on water is a bigger deal than most people think. In this ...
ListenTalking Resistance Training and Dynamic Warm-ups from 2020-10-22T09:00
Host Rick Richey is joined by fellow NASM Master Instructor Tony Ambler-Wright for a discussion on dynamic functional warm-ups and training with elastic resistance. Have you heard about the newest ...
ListenUnderstanding the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) Model from 2020-10-08T16:00
NASM Master Instructor and host of the NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey, is joined by special guest Brian Sutton to discuss the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) Model. The two will look at where t...
ListenAnswering Your Questions from 2020-10-01T16:00
Host and Master Instructor Rick Richey answers your questions on this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast. Been wondering about a specific phase of the OPT Model? Not sure about something you're studyi...
ListenHow Posture and Corrective Exercise Intermix from 2020-09-24T16:00
NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey is joined by Cory Bennett, MS for a deep dive into posture and how it connects with Corrective Exercise. The conversation will touch on common daily posi...
ListenWhat is Advanced Human Movement? from 2020-09-10T21:06
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Dr. Joel Seedman for an all-encompassing conversation about advanced human performance and strength and conditioning. Want ...
ListenDeveloping the Right Strength&Conditioning Program from 2020-09-03T13:45
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Matt Jordan PhD for a free-flowing conversation about how to develop a strength and conditioning program that is right for y...
ListenUnderstanding Energy Systems and How to Program Them from 2020-08-27T16:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Fabio Comana. The two discuss how to best understand energy systems and how to program for them. Plus, much more! Want...
ListenA Discussion About Mindful Movement from 2020-08-25T09:21
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Dr. Mallory Fox CPT, CES, PES, FNS, WFS. The two discuss the blending of mindfulness practices with exercise to build stress...
ListenAll About the Foot from 2020-08-20T08:41
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by guest Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, MS, CES for a discussion on everything about the foot! Want to hear more great discussions like this one incl...
ListenHow to Improve Movement from 2020-08-13T09:00
NASM Master Instructor and Host Rick Richey is joined by special guest NASM Master Instructor Tony Ambler-Wright. The two bring you a discussion on how this is an opportune time for clients to focu...
ListenMaking the Most of Extraordinary Times from 2020-08-06T09:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by special guest Emily Booth the National Education Manager for Indoor Cycling at Life Time Fitness. The two will talk about the challenges in ...
ListenRace, Diversity, and Inclusion in Personal Training from 2020-07-30T09:00
Join NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey and his guest NASM trainer Katrina Pilkington for an important discussion on race, diversity, and inclusivity in training. Be part of this open and ...
ListenThe Importance of Mindset and Corrective Exercise in Fight Sports from 2020-07-23T16:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Tony Ricci, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology&Nutrition at LIU Brooklyn to discuss fight sports, mindset, and much much more! Mast...
ListenBehavioral Intervention and Training from 2020-07-16T16:00
Join host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey as he looks at how personal trainers can provide behavioral interventions to help increase adherence and compliance with their training clients. Joi...
ListenThe Art of Diet, Weight Loss, and Training from 2020-07-09T16:00
NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey discusses diet and weight loss with Avatar Nutrition Co-Founder Katie Coles MS RDN CPT. The two also breakdown popular diets, starvation mode, and much, ...
ListenRe-Air: The Art of Virtual Training from 2020-07-02T21:54:34
With the state of our world and industry influx with the effort to limit the spread COVID-19, the NASM-CPT podcast and host Rick Richey wanted to help in the way we know how. By talking about it an...
ListenTalking Performance, Sleep and Recovery from 2020-06-18T09:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey as he discusses the impacts of sleep on performance and the art of recovery with Neuroscientist Alison Brager. Brager shares her unique perspective as a ...
ListenSliding Filament Theory and Length-Tension Relationship from 2020-06-11T16:00
In this episode, host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, answers a question from a student listener about the sliding filament theory/model of muscle contractions. Rick goes into the detail a...
ListenEverything You Need to Know About Time-Restricted Feeding from 2020-06-04T09:00
NASM-CPT Podcast host and Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Sigma Nutrition founder and Sigma Nutrition Radio host Danny Lennon. The two discuss time-restricted feeding, what it is, curren...
ListenThe Difference Between Medical and Corrective Exercise from 2020-05-21T16:00
NASM Master Instructor and NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey is joined by medical exercise specialist Brian Richey for a show recorded from a live event. The two breakdown the differences between...
ListenCan you actually slow the aging process? from 2020-05-12T22:44:02
NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey talks with guest Pete McCall about high-intensity exercises and their impact on the aging process. The two discuss McCall's book on the subject, how the research...
ListenEverything You Need to Know About Hypertrophy from 2020-05-07T19:26:29
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined this episode by a very special guest, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. Dr. Shoenfield's research is mostly focused on body composition and hypertrophy. He...
ListenExercises and their Prime Movers from 2020-05-04T16:25:15
In this episode, host Rick Richey focuses on a topic from an email request asking details about exercises and their prime movers. This is by no means an exhaustive list of exercises, but it is to d...
ListenEverything You Need to Know About Metabolism from 2020-04-30T16:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Fabio Comana, Senior Fitness Educator with NASM. The two provide a deep dive on Metabolism and everything you need to know. Want to lea...
ListenTechnology and Training from 2020-04-23T16:00
Host and NASM Master Instructor Rich Richey is joined by NASM Master Instructor Marty Miller to talk about the role of technology in training, breakdown some of the newest trends and share who it c...
ListenWhat is Corrective Exercise and How is it Used? from 2020-04-09T21:10:34
In this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick talks about the four-step NASM Corrective Exercise Continuum (CEx) as well as the new NASM Correcitve Exercise Specialization that launched in Q1 2020....
ListenHow Mindfulness is Training for the Brain from 2020-04-02T16:00
Dr. Kaman Hung, DHSc., is a physical education teacher, coach, and an NASM certified personal trainer. His area of expertise in health science is mindfulness. He joins Rick today to discuss mindful...
ListenThe Mental Side of Health from 2020-03-31T16:00
Dr. Rachel Goldman joins Rick today as a special guest discussing mental health during the times of COVID-19 and how CPTs can support themselves and their clients. What is within our scope of pract...
ListenDefining Your Core Values as Your Guiding Principle as a Trainer from 2020-03-26T22:52:52
The spread of COVID-19 has lead to the closing of many gyms around the U.S. and we are all hurting. In this episode, I will relate my decision to close all three of my gyms in NYC back to the core ...
ListenHow to Virtually Train Clients in a COVID-19 World from 2020-03-20T00:16:41
With the state of our world and industry influx with the effort to limit the spread COVID-19, the NASM-CPT podcast and host Rick Richey wanted to help in the way we know how. By talking about it an...
ListenA Review of Functional Human Anatomy Part 3 from 2020-03-12T16:00
Functional anatomy helps us better understand produce, reduce, and stabilize forces along with their joint actions. In this episode Rick talks about the core musculature including the “inner unit” ...
ListenA Review of Functional Human Anatomy Part 2 from 2020-03-05T09:00
Functional anatomy helps us better understand produce, reduce, and stabilize forces along with their joint actions and planes of motion. In this episode the following muscles will be reviewed: - Ha...
ListenA Review of Functional Human Anatomy Part 1 from 2020-02-27T09:25
Functional anatomy helps us better understand movement. How do muscles produce, reduce, and stabilize forces along with their joint actions and plane of motion. In this episode the following muscle...
ListenUnderstanding Pathologies: Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer from 2020-02-27T09:24
Personal trainers work with an array of clientele and chances are they will be training someone that has been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. This episode does not discuss traini...
ListenArthritis and Osteoporosis from 2020-02-06T20:49:21
There are several pathologies that get in the way of living our best and most active lifestyles. Serval orthopedic issues that hinder our activities of daily living (ADLs) are arthritis and osteopo...
ListenCan Chickens Fly? from 2020-01-16T09:53
The human body consists of primarily two types of muscle fibers: type I and type II. Type II fibers have two subcategories: IIa and IIx. These fibers have different characteristics, capacities, and...
ListenThe Stabilization Endurance Training Episode from 2020-01-09T09:00
This episode discusses the Stabilization Endurance Training phase of the OPT™ Model. In this session, there is a discussion about all the components leading up to resistance training which include:...
ListenThe Listener Question Episode from 2020-01-02T09:00
In this episode, Rick doesn't just focus on one topic but covers several questions that listeners have submitted over the past few months. Here are a few questions that get addressed during this ep...
ListenKeys to a Successful Personal Training Business from 2019-12-19T09:00
Some personal trainers have an impressive list of credentials but a small client base, while others aren't as educated but are always booked. What’s the difference between them? In this episode, Ri...
ListenThe One Where We Talk HIIT and SIT from 2019-12-12T09:50
In this episode, Rick discusses the differences in Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the benefits of both including: - Time efficiency- Health and fitne...
ListenEven More Periodization and Programming from 2019-11-21T12:25
This is the final installation that overviews periodization, programming, and routines for optimizing exercise-induced outcomes and benefits. This was a high-level view of several different trainin...
ListenMore on Periodization and Programming from 2019-11-07T11:41
Periodization and programming are not necessarily the same thing. Periodization is the cycles of training that take place. Often, we talk about macro, meso, and micro cycles. In sports, the periodi...
ListenExercise Programming and Periodization from 2019-11-01T09:14
This week we look at the differences between periodization, programming, and routines. These are often used interchangeably and should not be. There is a mean of delineating the three and refining ...
ListenThe Live Episode from Optima 2019 from 2019-10-25T09:39
Host Rick Richey takes the show on the road to answer listener questions live on tape from NASM Optima 2019. Rick talks about:Why the systematic approach NASM takes to learning is important The a...
ListenStart Your First Personal Training Session with PAR-Q from 2019-10-17T09:00
The first session with a new client (or as a new trainer) can be daunting. How do you start the session? What do we talk about? Should I refer them to a physician based on certain answers? What ass...
ListenOveractive and Underactive Muscles Part 3: Arms Fall Forward - Elevation - Forward Head from 2019-10-10T09:00
The finale in this series of short/tight/overactive muscles and lengthened overactive muscles based on the overhead squat assessment! Since the release of our first episode in this series, we have ...
ListenOveractive and Underactive Muscles Part 2: Excessive Forward Lean and Low Back Arch from 2019-10-03T09:00
You asked for it – you got it! This is part two of three episodes where the topic of over- and underactive muscles will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in th...
ListenOveractive and Underactive Muscles Part 1: Feet Turn Out - Knees Move In from 2019-09-26T08:48
According to listener feedback and requests, a discussion on over- and underactive muscles was the most popular request. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where this topic will be discussed. This episod...
ListenThe Importance of Being Certified from 2019-09-19T09:00
As an independent gym owner, I get monthly inquiries from uncertified personal trainers that have been training for many … many… years that have decided not to renew their certification. Yet they s...
ListenAbdominal Hollowing v Abdominal Bracing from 2019-09-12T08:11
Abdominal hollowing (or the draw-in maneuver) and abdominal bracing are both incorporated by therapists, trainers, and other exercise specialists to benefit persons with lumbar instability (Vaičien...
ListenIntegrated Flexibility Continuum from 2019-09-05T06:00
NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum ar...
ListenCore Training Overview from 2019-08-29T06:00
NASM CPT Podcast – Core Training Overview Even the biggest bodybuilder with the best set of “Abs” may have a weak core as storied in this episode of the NASM CPT Podcast. Rick talks about the bigge...
ListenHow to Remember the Names of the Muscles from 2019-08-15T06:00
NASM CPT Podcast – Anatomy NAMES One of the most common questions I get after a workshop is “how do you remember the names of all those muscles?” So, today we discuss anatomical words for muscles ...
ListenGeneral Adaptation Syndrome and SAID Principles from 2019-08-08T06:00
Your body is apt at dealing with stress and will make adjustments as needed to cope. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) allows us to look at the introduction of stress to our system and a spectrum o...
ListenIntroducing the OPT Model from 2019-08-01T06:00
The OPT Model, or Optimum Performance Training Model, is a fitness training system developed by NASM. The OPT Model is based on scientific evidence and principles that progresses an individual thro...
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