The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

It’s time for your second anatomy of the hip lecture session. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the external rotators of the hip, deep dives into researched findings from anatomist, Dr. Donald Newman, plus much more on what muscles we can lengthen, strengthen, and what muscles we need to focus on to refine movement, as well as better understand movement. Did you hear? The mos...

The hips don’t lie, and neither does NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rich Richey. This episode focuses exclusively on the muscles of the hip which do specific joint actions. He’ll detail the primary, and secondary movers, the five key muscles of the hip flexors, as well as deep dive into the extensors. All with the goal of helping enhance your personal training knowledge. Welcome to Part 1 of yo...

As personal trainers, there are things we can do for fat loss. This episode focuses on programming to assist fitness professions in helping their clients achieve this goal, as well as improve their overall health. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addressi the increasing obesity rate worldwide over the past 35 years, the desired amount of exercise each week to target fat loss, plus de...

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” is fully dedicated to different aspects of recovery, including, if it actually works. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, and friend of the show, NASM-CPT, PES, CSCS, noted author, and “All About Fitness” podcast host, Pete McCall. The two long-time personal trainers explore a myriad of recovery-related talking points i...

Beware. They’re out there. As we continue to advance through this digital age, scammers are going to even greater measures to try to take your money – this includes personal trainers. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, personally shares an email he received from a potential scammer. He’ll detail key words or “catch phrases” which personal trainers must be aw...

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

Let’s kick off November with a dip into Rick’s mailbag, shall we? On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey focuses on accessory exercises. He will define accessory (which is often associated with fashion), how accessory lifts complement main lifts, cites examples of these exercises, as well as explains why all accessory lifts are usually done at the end of your main lift. Did...

Flex Wheeler’s life journey has taken a myriad of different turns, both personally, and professionally. On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, and Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler, an IFBB Hall of Famer and 4-time Arnold Classic Champion, deep dive into Wheeler’s background in this transparent, vulnerable, and inspiring conversation. From starting his bodybuilding career at the age of...

A cluster set is a set that’s divided into several mini sets, with small intra-set, built in rest periods. On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, explores the discovery, and evolution, of cluster sets. He’ll also deep dive into why he believes personal trainers need to incorporate them into your training, examples of a few sets he likes to use, and much more! Did you hear?...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, often referred to as “ADHD,” is a medical condition caused by brain differences that affect attention and behavior in specific ways. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM-PES, CES & CPT, Jeff Kreil, deep dive into youth with ADHD, and how consistent exercise can provide vari...

Sometimes, life just happens. We’ve all encountered the unexpected at one time or another, and it may have impacted a scheduled workout session. So, what is the best way to handle these curveballs as personal trainers? On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the best practices for consistently tardy clients, why sending a calendar in...

This mailbag question requires a little deeper dive than most. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, “Better Than Fine” podcast host, and NASM CWC, and CPT, Darlene Marshall, unpack the delicate topic of weight loss. They’ll discuss how, and why, this case easily triggers emotions, the best practices when dealing with clients, as well as share personal stories a...

The mailbag takes us across the pond to the UK for a question about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in OPT programing. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into this multi-faceted question exploring how to facilitate programs into the OPT Model’s concept, incorporating HIIT training throughout your protocols, and many more tips on how you can help your clients reach the...

The NASM Podcast Network is excited to announce our newest addition to the lineup, the “Peak Physique Podcast” hosted by Andre Adams which premieres October 18th wherever you get your podcasts. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey is joined by Adams, an NASM Master Trainer, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, to discuss the key concepts behind th...

Time to check the mailbox. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into stretch strengthening cycle and force-velocity curve. He will start by defining both, then transition into how the stretch-shortening cycle differs from the force-velocity curve, plus add his personal touch of examples on the topic. NASM’s Performance Enhancement Cour...

The title pretty much sums it up. It’s a question many ask, but few know the answer to. So, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is here to drop knowledge on just how low…you should go. In this exclusive encore episode, he separates fact from fiction, shares personal experiences with this dynamic strength exercise, the importance of ankle and hip mobility, and well several other useful t...

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on how moving side to side can help move your fitness forward. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guests, Brrrn Co-Founders Johnny Adamic, and Jimmy T. Martin, explore all facets of lateral training, why slides boards have become so popular with all different fitness enthusiasts, building and developing their unique Brr...

If you’re not progressing clients, you’re simply maintaining clients. In this encore presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores when, and how, to add increase weight when training. He unpacks standard progression rules to follow, what percentage of weight to increase when the time is appropriate, why it’s vitally important to log all your traini...

Progress is important in personal training. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explains how he uses his iPhone to easily record and chart various workouts, as well as why tracking can not only help your clients, but improve communication between both parties. Don’t miss this opportunity to help chart the PR strides of your clients! Did you hear...

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Amoila Cesar has worked with high-profile clients like 2 Chainz, August Alsina, Jack Osbourne, NBA star Julius Randall, and many others. On this episode he sits down with host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, to share some stories from the lens of one of the top celebrity strength conditioning coaches in the world, discuss how NASM’s principles have further...

Whether a major metropolitan city, or a small rural community, there are opportunities to establish and, eventually, build your personal training business. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and one-time small-town Alabama kid, Rick Richey, shares some practices and strategies on ways to help you find success in the small communities. From group pricing to pos...

At one time or another, we’ve asked ourselves, ‘What’s our purpose?’ Maybe, it’s as you’re making your way through your personal training career. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, unpacks how you can find the fulfillment and flourish in the field. He’ll explain why it’s important to dig deep and ‘find your why,’ explore how you can impact other people’s live...

Let’s take a few minutes to test to test your knowledge – with Dr. Rick Richey providing the questions. Don’t worry, this quiz will only be self-graded. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick provides a quick verbal Q&A session, or a game show, on anatomical directions and planes of motion. Use this as an opportunity to enhance your knowledge base, or re-affirm your educational background...

Pets make us feel good and improve our lives in several different ways. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, deep dives into the research to explain how, and why, pets positively impact our daily physical activity, how fury friends can increase long-term health for senior pet owners, as well as increase social skills and interactions for people of all ages. Thi...

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