The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Corrective exercise is designed to clean up dysfunctions or movement patterns. This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” explores when to stop. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, detail the three-step process of corrective exercise, performance bandwidth, and why it’s important to always refer back to the basics. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the phy...

If you’re not progressing clients, you’re simply maintaining clients. In this “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 training sessions, plus many more...

‘Tis the season for a little rest and relaxation. However, it’s vital to continue to take care of your body in the process. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks how, and why, too much inactivity can cause low back pain, and stiffness. He deep dives into the correlation, explains sedentary behavior, self-care techniques, as well as why too much activity...

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” deep dives into exercise physiology. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM Senior Fitness Educator, Fabio Comana, discuss the cortisol hormone, physiological responses to mental perceptions, the impact of micro-stresses which enter our bodies, and much more! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expandi...

Who’s ready for their anatomy review? In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey focuses in on, specifically, directions and planes of motion. He unpacks anterior and posterior, medial, and lateral orientations, as well as several others. Plus, workouts to fit each one, and much more. Hear it all broken down from one of the best! Did you hear? The most trusted name i...

Deadlifts are common, and popular, forms of strength training that fitness professionals perform, teach, and do variants on. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores a recent, detailed systematic review, including comparing various deadlifts to one another, how they activate muscles, and much more in this educational monologue presentation. Learn more abou...

It’s all in the hips. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey defines what are the hip flexors and hip extensors, details why strengthening and lengthening these muscles are so important, plus many other insightful notes and tips in this in-depth monologue anatomy presentation. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the...

There’s certainly a blueprint to losing weight, but different body types react better than others so nutrition, obviously, plays a key role in reaching your fitness goals. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, Nutrition and Physique Coach, Dr. Joseph Munoz, for a deep dive conversation tying together nutrition with body composition. Munoz, who wrote a chapter in...

Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story. In this episode of “The NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey separates fact from fiction, and more common misconceptions, coming from the world of social media. He’ll unpack specific examples of NASM-based analysis debunking inaccuracies in warm up, and cool down time, foam rolling, static stretching, and several more. Get the straight truth from...

Cueing is a vital skill and is essential for coaching proper technique as it helps convey how in-tune you are, as a personal trainer, to their performance and movement. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, IRFU Head of Athletic Performance, and noted author, Nick Winkelman, explore cueing from a client’s perspective, a few principles to start assimilating, const...

When you have questions, Rick Richey has answers. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick dives back into the mailbag to address how full-time trainers make a living. The topics of conversation include proven data research on the demand for personal trainers, why so many start in down said career path, but so few finish, as well as the importance of a steady side hustle, and much more. Don’t miss this we...

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3U9vX8y Overcoming extreme adversity can often lead to some of life’s greatest rewards, both personall...

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 episode, he’ll separate fact from fiction, share personal experiences with this dynamic strength exercise, the importance of ankle and hip mobility, and well several other useful tips to help you,...

The fitness world is filled with different choices, including what type and brand of gear to buy to help you reach your personal physical goals. One issue can be deciphering fact from fiction in product reviews. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, CSCS, and That Fit Friend Owner, Jake Boly, explore what to look for in reviews, when is the right time to replace...

Piggybacking a recent episode, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, unpacks another misconception at NASM, this one involving muscular development. This “NASM-CPT Podcast” explores several different examples of building muscle, using the NASM-OPT Model, similar to other education platforms. Plus, an outline of a big picture plan to obtain excellent hypertrophy outcomes through high endur...

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” in conjunction with NASM’s Physique & Bodybuilding Coach launch, host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, IFBB Bikini Pro, and Team LoCoFit Owner, Laurin Conlin. The two deep dive into several bodybuilding-related topics including how Conlin first became interested in the sport, the true definition of physique coaching, the process and challenges of fat...

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 on the two primary muscles, the psoas major and iliacus, as well as explains why he chooses to do hip flexor strengthening with his clients. Rick will also share personal training stories to help expand...

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey clarifies and details a few common misbeliefs which are commonly attached to us here at the National Academy of Sports Medicine. The NASM Master Instructor will share his thoughts on why there is, at times, some confusion associated with the NASM brand, as well as unpack the reasoning behind our scientific findings and ways we can improve...

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 design exercise routines but, most importantly, achieve the desired outcomes. The NASM Master Instructor discusses focus techniques, the meaning behind the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Re...

Ever thought about running your own training business? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details specific strategies for building a successful client-based business model as an independent trainer. He’ll help you express the fitness value you provide, blueprints to build your base from the bottom up, conc...

NASM is working with partners around the world to help grow, develop, and enhance fitness worldwide. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM Master Trainer, and Delta Motion Academy Trainer, Shaimaa Alsaid, unpack the fitness evolution in Saudi Arabia. The two explore why movement is the true key to a healthier lifestyle, other positive health a...

Never have all six of our incredible NASM Podcast Network hosts appeared on one show together. Until now. Join Wendy Batts, Angie Miller, Darlene Marshall, Marty Miller, Ken Miller, and Rick Richey for this unique, in-depth look into health and fitness, as well as a full preview of each hosts’ Optima 2022 virtual presentations. Get the best of all worlds and check out this one-of-kind presentation...

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey defines periodization, explores research findings on the topic and whether it’s helpful to hypertrophy, as well as why periodization is specifically designed for a long-term workout program. Plus, what this all means in relation to the OPT Model and much more! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding...

This topic is an important one to address as many, in their personal training careers, have likely faced these obstacles at one time or another.  In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey unpacks CPT imposter syndrome in several ways. He shares personal examples when he experienced these hurdles, details techniques to overcome imposter syndrome, as well as ways to build your confidence a...

Hypertrophy is defined as, the increase in size of our skeletal muscles.  In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, continues his series on hypertrophy, this time comparing eccentric and concentric. Rick explains why we’re stronger eccentrically than concentrically, details several researched studies on the topic, shows different in-depth workout examples and appli...