The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” we focus in on arms falling forward. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes straight to the CPT-7 textbook to explore what can make the arms fall forward in an overhead squat assessment, including several under active muscles. He will also share a few of his personal experiences training clients with these movement issues with some corrections he suggested,...

The series rolls on, this time focusing on excessive arching in the low back. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into common compensations which cause low back arch, cites specific NASM research findings from our CPT-7 textbook, as well as concepts to help maintain proper postural positioning. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star...

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deeps dives into excessive forward lean. He’ll explore the various reasons why this forward lean may occur, different exercises for clients who may experience excessive forward lean and cite researched NASM findings. Plus, as always, a few personal insights and examples from Rick’s well-established career in th...

Our dynamic postural assessment series rolls on – this time with a focus on the knees. “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores how common wear and tear can occur with your clients if they experience knock knees, cites knee valgus examples straight from the CPT-7 textbook, ways to get people out of that knocked knee position, plus shares a few examples on the topic...

It’s time to start a new mini-series here on the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” focusing on the overactive/under active muscles and posture. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey starts this off with a focus on the feet turning out. He’ll take you through an NASM textbook review, citing researched data, as well as share some of his personal training examples on the topic. If you like what you just co...

Are you trying to grow your branding but don’t love social media? No problem, we’re here to help. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, James Breese, founder of Strength Matters – a company which specializes in proven strategies to grow your business faster. They’ll deep dive into non-social blueprints for growth, including website build and efficiency, SEO (Sea...

Mailbag time. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high volume training. Dr. Richey deeps dives into research studies on the topic, shares personal examples from his long-time personal training perspective, and explains how, and why, some develop muscles much faster than others. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and...

It’s time to get social. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores social media and how it can be helpful to grow your business. He also takes you through several different ways to expand your cliental without having a social presence. Plus, a deep dive into a few social media misconceptions and why trainers often fall into these traps. If y...

It’s amazing how the fitness community can bring people together from all parts of the globe. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, just back from a speaking presentation in Serbia, shares several different fitness stories and interactions during his trip to south central European country. Plus, how he was impacted by his worldwide colleagues, headline takeaway...

Proper spotting is essential in personal training is for several different reasons. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into why it’s vital to communicate with your client how you’re spotting them, cueing tips, why spotting from the elbows isn’t the best practice, and many more helpful tips on this topic. Here’s a refresher course to ensure you’re spotting the best, and safest...

The “best trainers” aren’t always the best trainers. Confused? Let us explain. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, explains why you don’t have to be the “best trainer” to be the best trainer for your client. He deep dives into why trainers don’t feel they’re “enough” for their clients, why training often goes beyond how well you can write a pro...

One last OPT Model ride. In this final OPT Model iteration, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, talks all things cardio. He explores a myriad of misconceptions with aerobic fitness, different ways to measure intensity, and why many clients feel like cardio work with trainers is taboo.  This episode will also detail a few cardio workouts and assessments, as well as tips and advice for wh...

Time to bring the power. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, explores all aspects of power training, including a deep dive into the science behind it and the desired number of max reps. Plus, how medicine balls can improve speed and power, key examples of resistance training, and much more.  ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about...

Let’s dive into the next component of the OPT Model review focusing in on strength training. NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, defines max strength, why prior active stretching is the preferred method to loosen the muscles in this training, plus tactical advice, courtesy of NASM, which you can convey to you clients, and much more.  ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what y...

Let’s build some muscle. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, adds a little science into the mix, as well as deep dives into some additional variables in muscular development training. Plus, a few of Rick’s personal stories and examples on the topic to help better your muscular development training practices. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what...

Let’s talk some strength endurance training. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into a few unique strategies for strength endurance, cites specific research-based findings on the topic, and many more useful tips to help broaden your training knowledge moving forward. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think abou...

Let’s get to the bottom of a few NASM fallacies. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick Richey switches seats, from host, to guest, in this episode swap with “Peak Physique” host, NASM MT, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams. The two explore certain exercise effectiveness, muscle anatomy and joint action, as well as share advice and insight on which are legit, and which are all hype. Did you...

It’s time to get down to the meat and potatoes of the OPT Review. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the first level, and first phase, of the Model. Dr. Richey shares his in-depth, and unique, insights straight from NASM’s source itself on this specific training which uses high repetitions and proprioceptively enriched activiti...

In this section of the OPT Model we zero in on the speed, agility, and quickness pieces of the workout, commonly referred to as “SAQ.” Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, defines all three, as well as cites specific workouts to further enhance your knowledge and grow your understanding of these specifics in your personal training career. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in Dr. Richey’s...

The OPT Model review rolls on – this time focusing on plyometric training. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores how plyometric training falls into the different levels of the OPT Model. Dr. Richey will start by defining plyometrics, cites key takeaways from NASM’s research on the topic, and deep dives into the three different types of p...

Now it’s time to balance things out. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, defines balance, details how balance training helps reduce athletic performance injuries, explores balance-specific exercises, and many more useful tidbits to help your clients improve balance and, in the process, gain strength through greater balance stability. Did you hear? The most tr...

Let the OPT Model knowledge drop continue with an in-depth look at your core. On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, identifies what the core is and why it’s vital to strengthen these muscles. Dr. Richey also cites examples of core-specific workouts to help improve total body strength and balance, as well as how medicine balls can build core strength, and much more. Did yo...

Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work in the OPT Model, focusing in on flexibility. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses the flexibility continuum, as well as where certain stretches and exercises fit into the model. He also explains corrective flexibility, tips to maximize your stretches, and other fitness direction to help your clients move better and achieve their fitnes...

It’s time to kick off a mini-series here on the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focusing specifically on the OPT Model. On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the background of the model, how it started, why it was created, and how it’s a combination of both physical therapy, as well as strength and conditioning. Dr. Richey also deeps dives into this integrated model of periodi...

Let’s focus in on how to shape the ‘ole gluteus maximus. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into four different versions of step ups which show high glute activation and many more researched-based findings to help build that fanny. Dr. Richey will also explore why a variety of exercises is vital to continue to hypertrophy and streng...