The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Building and growing your client base is a skill, particularly if you train at corporate gyms. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addresses a myriad of different tips and strategies to attract new clients independently. He shares four core concepts to utilize, as well details personal stories from his two-plus decades in the industry of ways t...

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, NASM-CPT, PES, CSCS, noted author, and EOS Fitness Director of Education, Pete McCall. The two explore a myriad of topics, including fitness accessibility, the evolution of exercise, women’s cardio, HIIT workouts, equipment selection, and much more. This is one in-depth, deep dive...

Ever wonder how your arm is kept in your shoulder socket? In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey gets you familiar with the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, what some of the joint actions are, as well as what they do. Plus, a breakdown of the four rotator cuff muscles, and much more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help answer any questions you may...

Visualization can be key to practical application. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, deep dives into why this is the case. He unpacks various studies on visualization for performance, shares personal stories on the topic through his background training elite athletes, as well as why it’s important to create consistency by giving your clients variety. Plus,...

Oftentimes, the martial arts and fitness intertwine. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Phoenix Carnevale, NASM-CPT, and Martial Arts Media Personality, explore the physical, and mental, benefits of the sports. They also detail how the martial arts relate to your core values as a human – such as dealing with adversit...

In late July, NASM’s own Rick Richey was honored as the 2022 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and accepted the award at the IDEA World Convention in Las Vegas. In this special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” please enjoy Rick’s acceptance speech following this extraordinary distinction! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness...

Our muscle development series continues with a closer look into long versus short positions. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores a handful of studies, details why these findings may not be considered law due to their small sample size, as well as cites his own personal training examples on the matter. Don’t miss this latest hypertrophy topic-based installment! The most trusted na...

The hypertrophy-based lesson series continues on this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” with a focus on stretching between your workout sets.  Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into topic-specific research studies, explains why stretching between sets is not only beneficial for muscle thickness, but your one rep max, as well. It’s not a stretch to say you won’t want to miss...

We all like to push our bodies in a quest to achieve desired fitness goals. But when is enough, enough? In this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details the slippery slope of overtraining. He unpacks and defines, overreaching, why it’s vital to listen to our bodies after intense workouts, common signs of overtraining, and much more. So, take a break from that workout and re-c...

Rick Richey has once again dipped into the mailbag to deep dive into the correct, and most effective, way to craft your resume. The NASM Regional Master Instructor unpacks discusses different types of professional summaries, the best way to stack the information in order of importance, and why it’s important to share a little bit about you, personally, as well. You never get a second chance to mak...

It’s time to flex those muscles with a follow-up episode on hypertrophy. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, details needed downtime between sets through analysis breakdown. He unpacks some topic-related conflicting research, shares specific personal examples from his 20+ years of training, and explains why evidence-based findings on topics like this gives us the accurate assessment whe...

This episode details atherosclerosis which is, quite simply, the buildup of plaque. Host Rick Richey, focuses in on what causes that buildup: cholesterol or inflammation? In reality, it’s both, but the NASM Master Instructor cites specific researched data and takes you inside the arteries with detailed examples of how we can control our systemic inflammation through not only diet, but physical act...

This dip into Rick Richey’s mailbag deals specifically with how, you as a personal trainer, handle transitioning from one location, or in this case state, to another with your current clients, while still moving forward to building a new base at your future location. The long-time NASM Master Instructor, and host, explores how to develop a short-term, meaningful training practice, as well as guide...

The late American educator, Malcolm Knowles, made the theory of andragogy synonymous to adult education. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey takes Knowles’ six principles of andragogy and turns them into a fitness variation and what that means to your clients. He will also share several relatable stories, as well as Rick’s unique fitness perspective on adult learning to help...

In this episode, host Rick Richey dips back into his social media mail bag to share his thoughts on, what he believes, are the three key components or elements in personal training. The NASM Master Instructor not only details this trio and why, but also provides further context through relatable, experiences from his two decades in personal training. Lastly, congrats to you, Rick, on recently bein...

Knowledge is strength. So, this “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on getting those muscles bigger and, specifically, the correct way to train to make that happen. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey explores Dr. Brad Schoenfeld’s research on the topic, as well as explains why his findings have changed how NASM provides content on muscle growth. We’ll help you get the facts straight once and for...

Vitamins are essential to the body for normal cell function, development, and growth. In this episode, host Rick Richey, along with featured guest Brittany Michels, NASM Personal Trainer, registered and licensed dietitian, Vitamin Shoppe representative, and ultra-marathoner, detail her supplement training and preparation, the most popular year-round vitamins, truths and myths around expiration dat...

History tells us that R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate) is the best antidote for inflammation and recovery of various injuries. In this episode, host Rick Richey compares R.I.C.E. to M.E.A.T. (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, and Treatment) for treating acute injuries. The NASM Master Instructor will detail each of the acronyms four parts, share scientific research findings, as well as...

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, MedFit Founder, Lisa Dougherty. Lisa is the founder of three separate but linked non-for-profit fitness companies. The MedFit Network provides a list of qualified Medical Fitness Trainers all over the country to promote their services to those in need. The MedFit Education offers medical fitness specialization...

After exploring the anterior view in a recent episode, host Rick Richey deep dives into the side, or lateral view of the overhead squat assessment in this “NASM-CPT Podcast.” The NASM Master Instructor explains his in-depth training techniques with the squat, including four specific movements to look for, a few effective activations, some common compensations, and much more in this episode which y...

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 enlightening encore presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explains why documenting workouts not only allows you a consistent reference point but enables you to stay on task as you progress in...

As described by NASM – the overhead squat is a dynamic movement assessment. It is the quickest way to gain an overall impression of a client’s functional status. This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses specifically on the anterior view. Host Rick Richey explains how he sets people up for the OHSA, some common things you’ll see in the assessment and, most importantly, how to address it once...

This marks a special milestone for the “NASM-CPT Podcast” as host, Rick Richey, celebrates his 200th episode on the “NASM-Podcast Network” with a deep dive into plantar fasciitis. Rick explores this common cause of heel pain, the difference between plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciosis, his personal experiences with pain in his feet, prevention techniques, and much more. Thank you for making out...

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on deep vein thrombosis, or “DVT,” as it’s commonly referred to. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey explains the meaning of deep vein thrombosis, frequent causes, how it can be avoided, and why it’s vital for personal trainers to have a thorough understanding of DVT for not only their clients, but for themselves, as well. Rick also shares w...

The “NASM-CPT Podcast” brings you our second show Singapore as host Rick Richey is joined by fellow NASM Master Instructor, Jeremy Ng, from the FIT Summit. Ng, who speaks multiple languages, details sharing NASM’s vision and practices all over Asia, some of the fitness-related questions he receives when speaking at workshops, some of the challenges he sees teaching in different areas, and much mor...