The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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 today by clicking the link in the description. http://nasm.co/3b2Vtsf

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-rep max, the best means to identify what truly the personal best may be, as well as suggestions for programs to fit those needs through the NASM spectrum much more. Get your knowledge base “maxed out” on...

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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 techniques on how you can help your clients and yourself by altering your approach. Start the new year off right with our FREE course, "The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss." This 5-part mini course...

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 stabilize forces along with their joint actions. In this episode Rick talks about some of the most discussed muscles in the body: *Lats *Deltoids *And...the pecs! Join us for an enjoyable anatomy review that wi...

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's time as the lead physiologist for various world champion athletes including Henry Cejudo and his role in helping develop wearable technology helping athletes and everyday clients too. Start the new ye...

"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 happens. An internet search will provide many reasons why this happens that do not always align. Is it problematic or fine? Normal or not normal? Wrong or not wrong?! Rick offers his evidence-base input in t...

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 the NBA, training athletes, his role as an NASM Scientific Advisory Board member, and much more.   Start the new year off right with our FREE course, "The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss." This 5-...

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 it’s importance in helping clients reach their goals and lose weight. FREE MINI COURSE: With NASM’s Science Behind Effective Weight Loss mini course, you’ll learn the appropriate methods to lose weight...

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 performance and physiological functioning.   Learn how to use exercise to lessen your stress and help your own mental wellbeing with NASM's Emotions in Motion: Exercise as an Anxiety Intervention. Get this...

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 improving nutrition habits that can work for your clients and yourself. Get this FREE NASM mini course today and create unrestrictive strategies to guide your clients' dietary habits. https://nasm.co/341wmlS  --...

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 for you. Looking to expand your fitness career or start one? Don't wait anymore. Start today and save with these early Black Friday savings. https://bit.ly/36NGOOz --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...

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 to discuss some Random Fit? Hosts and Certified Personal Trainers Wendy Batts and Ken Miller are! On the first edition of the show, the two take a look back at one of the most famous training scenes in mov...

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 insight on the process, the research, the decision making, and so much more. Experience NASM's latest product, the Virtual Coaching Specialization, for yourself. With it, NASM provides you with all the kno...

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 Disorder Recoveree who has devoted her life to helping people of all ages, shapes, and sizes find a wellness routine they truly enjoy. Have you heard about the newest specialization that was announced at Optim...

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 episode of The Fitness and Wellness Masterclass presented by NASM, you'll hear all about the research to prove it, plus a physiology review to explain why even a 2% deficit can affect mental and physical...

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 specialization that was announced at Optima? With the new Virtual Coaching Specialization, NASM provides you with all the knowledge you need to succeed in a digital world. Coach clients online today. htt...

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 the model has been, where it is going, and why it's so important to the success of trainers. Hear more from both Brian and Rick. Join us at this year’s #OptimaOnline Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuin...

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 studying? Considering becoming a trainer but have questions? Rick will give you the insight and help you're looking for. Don't miss out on 4 full days of fun, fitness, and the opportunity to connect with leade...

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 positions that alter optimal posture, the primary joints, joint actions, surround musculature, and much more! Don't miss out on more great conversations with Rick and Cory. Join us for our Virtual Optima Fit...

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 more great conversations like this? Join us at this year’s #OptimaOnline Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today for this four-day even...

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 you and your clients. Want to experience more great conversations like this one? Join us at this year’s #OptimaOnline Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of yo...

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 more great conversations like this with Rick Richey and Fabio Comana? Join us at this year’s #OptimaOnline Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sig...

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 resilience. To be mindful means we focus our attention on the present moment without judgment.  By practicing mindfulness, the goal is to cultivate the ability to be present to internal thoughts, feelin...

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 including more from Dr. Splichal? Join us at this year’s Optima Virtual Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today for this four-day event! h...