The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

So, you’ve decided to increase your session rates. Now, what is the best way to go about it? But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains the best practices for trainers to present when it’s time to ask for more money from their clients. He’...

Diets are popular topics whenever the calendar turns into another year. But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the topic to help separate fact from fiction when it comes to not only dieting, but the types of diets, as well. He a...

This is the time of year many decide to shift their health and wellness priorities. However, it’s important to remember to have a method to the madness. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides a detailed road map to help keep your goals on track for this year and beyond. He’ll explore steps like clearly defining your goals, being realistic, setting a tim...

Let’s kick off 2025 with a closer look at the shoulder. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the anatomy of the shoulder joint and how the muscles of the shoulder move the shoulder. He’ll discuss the concentric actions, as well as share a variety of different shoulder-specific workout examples to help you, as well as the clients you train. If y...

So, you’re thinking about making a career change? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, helps transition you through some of the uncertainty, and fears, of pivoting into a non-traditional leap into the fitness industry. Hear plenty of insider tips on making the leap, a few details to consider before your pivot, and why it’s vita...

Personal training isn’t for everyone. It comes with its own set of unique challenges and, occasionally roadblocks, but it can be rewarding in so many ways if you’re willing to continue do the long and windy road. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey unpacks techniques to help manage your expectations, personal stories of his own “growing pains” in the industry,...

It’s often asked, ‘Does static stretching increase range of motion?’ On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey addresses that question, cites in-depth studies on the topic, how long the stretch lasts, as well as shares a couple of his unique stories and experiences on the topic from his vast personal training background. We promise – no stretching the truth in the special encore presentation! I...

Let’s dive a little deeper into the largest joint in the body, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the joints of the knee, shares some VMO and TKE-specific exercises, the working relationship between the knee and the ankle, defines ACL and MCL injuries, the knee range of motion, and much more! If you like what you just consum...

Let’s take a closer look at one of the more interesting joints in the body: the ankle. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes in-depth on the ankle joint and the three joints that make it up, as well as what causes the common high ankle sprain injury, issues from rolling your ankle, and much more. Keep your holiday season rolling with this kn...

Becoming a fitness professional, or elevating your professionalism in the industry, can be a work in progress for many of us. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares 10 characters for being a professional. From looking and speaking professional, to keeping your focus on your clients, to being organized and reliable, and many more, Dr. Richey has you covere...

Personal training continues to evolve with AI (Artificial Intelligence) as one of the key catalysts. So, what does this mean for fitness professionals? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a few of the changes and innovations created by AI, and where you “fit” as a personal trainer. He’ll explain the importance of human-to-human communi...

As personal training, we aspire to help others reach their fitness goals. We also want to work on self-improvement in all facets of training – from how you work with clients, to how you grow and expand your business. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, KISS Marketing co-founder, business coach, gym owner, and podcast host, Vince Gab...

Let’s start December with a dip into the mailbag, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a listener question discussing best exercises for an athlete client. Rick will discuss the right balance between free weights and machine weights, cite specific researched findings on the question, as well as share a few personal training an...

Occupational burnout is common in all careers, including personal training. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a myriad of different strategies to help stay fresh in your fitness career, including taking time off, learning something new to expand your client offering, finding a mentor to help with your work/life balance, and many more. Make sure to...

‘Tis the season for reflection and appreciation. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes a moment to thank all the people who have positively impacted his personal training career, as well as why opting to not train one megastar turned out to be one of the best decisions he ever made. This Thanksgiving week episode is one you won’t want to miss! If you like...

Get ready to flex your knowledge base when it comes to muscle gain. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, and host of NASM’s “Peak Physique Podcast,” Andre Adams, deep dive into a myriad of topics in, and around, muscular hypertrophy. They’ll discuss proper protein intake, the importance h...

You have questions. We have answers. That’s the way this works on the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” In this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, takes you in-depth with his own CPT-7 study guide, broken up into 12 previous episodes, to help better prepare you for your upcoming exam. Rick will further detail what’s in those 12 shows to help provide a road map for success in your preparation....

So, you’re thinking about making the jump, huh? Let’s talk about this for a minute. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, plays good cop, bad cop for those thinking about leaving their current career to pursue one as a fitness professional. He’ll separate fact from fiction, give specific examples of some of his “wins,” as well as “losses” from his...

We here at the “NASM-CPT Podcast” are ready to separate fact from fiction. On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM Senior Fitness Educator, Fabio Comana, explore what’s real, and what’s not, when discussing metabolism. The two will define metabolism, explain why cutting calories doesn’t always equate to losing weight, discuss the importance of...

“How can I make more money?” It’s a question nearly every personal trainer, including Rick Richey, has asked at one time or another. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick answers that exact question, 20 different ways. If you’re looking for a few additional ways to add to your revenue stream, this is the episode for you! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episo...

Let’s focus on fitness strategy. On this episode “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Neuroscientist, and American Soldier, Dr. Allison Brager, explore several different ways to get the most out your fitness lifestyle. They’ll discuss recovery practices, how your sleeping habits change as you age, the impact on your health when the time chan...

Let’s end October with a mailbag question, shall we? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, answers a listeners’ question about resting between sets in Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the NASM CPT Model. The knowledge is in the details of this episode, courtesy of Dr. Richey. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a frie...

 It can take a while to truly “find yourself” as a fitness professional. While that personal growth in the industry may take time, it can open endless possibilities, as well as help establish your brand as a personal trainer. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, highlights what surface level type of knowledge you must have when trying to jump-start your career...

Sometimes, our clients don’t like anything we do in their training sessions. Quite simply, certain people just don’t like to exercise but are happy to pay personal trainers with the hope the money stream will magically change everything. The money won’t solve the problem, the work will. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, offers seven in-depth...

The balance between nutrition and muscle gain is as complex as the history of both. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician, Brad Dieter explore the possibility of adding muscle, while losing body fat, optimizing building muscle without putting on additional body fat, as we...