The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

When it comes to fitness, our feet are our livelihood. From tears in the muscles to spurs in the many different small bones we have in our feet; a small injury could sideline us for months. Join host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey and guest Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, MS, CES for a discussion on everything about the foot! To better understand foot health, we look at the best ways to recover and take care of our feet. Optima is back! Gain access to 3 full days of learning, networking, and so much more. Oh, and did we mention it was FREE?! Don't miss your chance to be part of the biggest fitness event. https://bit.ly/3yz6qun

It’s suggested, per research and studies, adults ideally achieve a goal of 150 minutes of physical activity per week. So where do these guidelines come from and how was this movement criteria selected? In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey details the history and science behind these findings and how it pertains to both personal trainers, as well as your clients. Rick also explores moderate to vigorous activity, resistance training, as well as sites specific examples which fit into each category and the desired 150-minute model. Optima is back! Gain access to 3 full days of learning, networking, and so much more. Oh and did we mention it was FREE?! Don't miss your chance to be part of the biggest fitness event. https://bit.ly/3kCNANV

"Butt-wink" - the sometimes-subtle posterior tilt of the pelvis at the bottom of a squat. In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey answers a listener's question about "butt-wink" and the potential reasons why it happens. An internet search will provide many explanations why this happens that do not always align. Is it problematic or fine? Normal or not normal? Rick offers his evidence-base input in this episode to separate fact from fiction. So nice, we just had to play it twice – enjoy! Optima is back! Gain access to 3 full days of learning, networking, and so much more. Oh and did we mention it was FREE?! Don't miss your chance to be part of the biggest fitness event. https://bit.ly/3kiQZ4c

In today’s society, people tend to be attached to everything but committed to nothing. So, what does this mean in relation to the fitness industry? In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey discusses the steppingstone approach to navigating your career path as a personal trainer. He details why it’s vital to take the time to find your footing and figure out who you want to be and, more specifically, what you want to do in the profession. The “NASM-CPT Podcast” provides useful tips to enable you to create and establish your own identity as a CPT. Optima is back! Gain access to 3 full days of learning, networking, and so much more. Oh and did we mention it was FREE?! Don't miss your chance to be part of the biggest fitness event. https://bit.ly/3y8Alt4

NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey goes across the globe for this special edition of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” Rick, along with featured guest Daine McDonald, Founder of Clean Health Fitness Institute in Alexandria, Australia discusses the extensive research performed in the “Land Down Under,” in regard to performance, as well as strength and conditioning. McDonald also outlines his near two-decade fitness background, his transition from a personal training business to owning and operating his own gyms, why continuing to build your knowledge base in the industry is vital for personal, as well as professional development as a CPT, and much more. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://bit.ly/3z0nzOv

In this episode, host Rick Richey is joined by Rich Fahmy, NASM Content Development and Production Manager, to explore a myriad of different topics related to the wellness platform and the fitness industry. The two will discuss the distinct differences between a personal trainer and a wellness professional, the importance of broadening and building on the little successes, how instructors can become better coaches, as compared to trainers, and many more useful tips to take your career to the next level. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://bit.ly/3CPIki5

In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rich Richey, along with featured guest Daniel Tal, Lumen Founder and CEO, explore tracking metabolic health and what that means for the fitness professional. Tal, an established entrepreneur, and investor, elevates the conversation of food as fuel to reach our personal fitness goals, how diets are both extreme and viral, ways to improve your health through a specific, stream-lined eating program that fits you and your metabolism, plus much more. The “NASM-CPT Podcast” takes the term, “food for thought” to a completely different level! 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://nasm.co/37vVIty Sign up for Lumen Academy, get a FREE Lumen and become a metabolic expert with courses on metabolic health and flexibility. Earn 1 NASM CEU and learn how to interpret and utilize metabolic data to take control of your client's nutrition and fitness.Join with code NASMPRO for an additional $100 off the Lumen Metabolic Health Program AND get a FREE LUMEN. www.lumen.me/lumen-academy

NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey concludes his journey through the CPT 7 product with an episode focused on understanding the requirements necessary for success. Topics include what you’ll need for your registration, the overall agenda for the test taking process, Rick’s own Top 10 tips for success, and much more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you take those last steps as you prepare for your exam with this final version in the series of personal study guides. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://nasm.co/37vVIty

In the second episode of this two-part series, Rick Richey continues through the sixth and final domain of the CPT 7 with discussion focused on job searches, a day in the life of a personal trainer, necessary sales and marketing tips, and much more. Let Rick help further your fitness knowledge through his own personal experiences and takeaways in the business. CTA: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://nasm.co/3xq5CXS

In the first episode of this two-part series, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey examines evidence-based practice to help you make the best decisions when it comes to client care. Topics discussed include the global state of health, maximizing your client experience, scope of practice, code of conduct, and much more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help educate and guide you through the sixth, and final, domain of the new CPT 7 program! 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. https://nasm.co/37eTUF3

Rick Richey explores the second half of this two-part series, reviewing this key domain of CPT-7. The NASM Master Instructor breaks down the techniques and inner workings of core training, balance training, SAQ training, resistance training, and much more. This “NASM-CPT Podcast” will teach you vital fitness principles and help you train to win! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐔𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. https://nasm.co/3iUMyMr

Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his in-depth reviews of the testing domains for the CPT-7 model. This episode details the fifth domain, with a wide-ranging emphasis on integrated training principles, fundamental movement patterns, rest intervals, stabilization endurance, and much more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” provide you with another high-level study guide as you continue your career journey in the fitness industry. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. https://nasm.co/3iUMyMr

In this NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey continues his discussion in Domain IV with an emphasis on special populations. Rick focuses on a myriad of topics including youth training, specifically how often and for how long, as well as tips for working with obese clients, an in-depth look at hypertension and coronary heart disease, and much more. Whether you’re studying for the exam, or just looking to refresh your knowledge base, this is the episode for you! 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞. https://nasm.co/36Qy0I3

Master Instructor Rick Richey reviews the Optimum Performance Training Model which, in many ways, serves as NASM’s anchor. This episode explores the systematic progression of clients through periodization, and allows us to detail our acute variables, and how to put variety into those variables. Plus, the overall purpose of program design and what questions, we as trainers, must address to help clients achieve their fitness goals. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐔𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. https://nasm.co/3zdnjv9

In this NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey puts a wrap on Domain III of the of the NASM-CPT 7 study guide with a fresh look at new content and concepts. This episode details optimum movement patterns, active and under active muscles, client movement pattern options, plus much more. If you’re preparing to take the exam, or have already passed it, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞-𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲. https://nasm.co/3i71IxH

NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his CPT 7 study guide, now in Domain III, with a review emphasis on these three major assessments. In this episode, Rick explores a myriad of topics including examples of what fitness professionals best stay away from, various aerobic fitness test options for your clients, the best ways to measure exercise heart rate, and many more useful tips. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞-𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲. https://nasm.co/3wBIx4m

Master Instructor Rick Richey takes an in-depth look at a myriad of talking points in the latest CPT 7 release. Some of the topics include motivation and the science of psychology, the importance of social support, how to ensure your client’s safety, plus many more vital practices. Allow this episode to help you take your exercise leadership principles to the next level! 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/3hCe9S3

In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey explores the true meaning of nutrition, its function and importance to our body. He will also detail how nutrition impacts growth, repair, maintenance of tissue, respiration and more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” grow your mind, while improving a healthy lifestyle for you and those around you. DOWNLOAD SLIDES: https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/2494739/CPT%20Domain%201%20-Basic%20and%20Applied%20Science%20%20Nutritional%20Concepts.pdf 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/3dolS4K

On this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey continues his discussion on course content, with a focus on basic and applied science within the model. Let Rick help supply the knowledge as you continue to focus on your certification. DOWNLOAD SLIDES: https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/2494739/CPT%20Domain%201%20-Basic%20and%20Applied%20Science%20%20Nutritional%20Concepts.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0G1xD-D44C7p_YZqnRq_Vqr4SUrRVMvl2mIhxPxm1bzzM5F2qwCyCMGyk 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! (FACEBOOK: https://nasm.co/35LaADx

If you’re studying for the NASM-CPT exam or looking to refresh your skills, this podcast series is for you. Let host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey walk you through part one of this seven-part series as he covers Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts. He touches on the human movement system, nervous system, skeletal system, bones, joints and much, much more. 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/2SJESUl

If you’re studying for the NASM-CPT exam or looking to refresh your skills, this podcast series is for you. Let host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey walk you through part one of this seven-part series as he covers Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts. He touches on the human movement system, nervous system, skeletal system, bones, joints, and much, much more. DOWNLOAD SLIDES: https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/2494739/CPT%20Domain%201%20-Basic%20and%20Applied%20Science%20%20Nutritional%20Concepts.pdf Other podcasts to check out: Bones - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NASM4518112608.mp3 Nervous System - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NASM9840393452.mp3 Can Chickens Fly? - https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NASM2196810069.mp3 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/2SJESUl

COVID-19 has changed everything, including the way our industry has pivoted over the past 18 months. In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with special guest Dr. Scott Cheatham, discuss the new COVID course which debuted earlier this month. Dr. Cheatham, NASM CES and PES, as well as an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology at California State University Dominguez Hills, details the strategies and reasoning behind the concepts as why they’re as applicable now as they were at the beginning of the pandemic. The “NASM-CPT Podcast” informs and educates personal trainers regarding COVID-19 as we continue to evolve and adapt as a fitness society. 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕. 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 .3 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝑪𝑬𝑼𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆! https://nasm.co/3vjcYLP

As the old saying goes, don’t believe everything you hear. That’s certainly the case when it comes to personal trainers. In this episode, host Rick Richey refutes several common stereotypes when it comes to fitness experts. Whether it be trainers are “meatheads,” to their know-it-all mentality, the misconception all CPT’s are totally clean eaters, and much more! Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you separate fact from fiction in the fitness industry! 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕. 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 .3 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝑪𝑬𝑼𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆! https://nasm.co/3cppgvA

It’s not all about working harder, it’s also about working smarter with the immense amount of talent in the fitness industry. In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with featured guest Alexandra Bonetti, explore bringing the most value out of your talent. Bonetti, Founder and CEO of “Talent Hack,” explains some of the ways her company helps not only grow your own business financially, but how to navigate some of the other obstacles as you grow and expand as a fitness professional. Let the NASM-CPT Podcast take some of the emotion, stress and uncertainty out of your long and winding career path! 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕. 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 .3 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝑪𝑬𝑼𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆! https://nasm.co/3crErEK

OK, so you just trained your first session. Now how do you prepare for the second one and beyond in your fitness teaching journey? Well, Rick Richey has some helpful advice. In this episode Rick walks you through the NASM-designed, step-by-step system and everything from pre-workout client prep, vital assessments, the essential base design for most early-stage workouts, and much more. Let the NASM-CPT Podcast takes the guess work, and stress, out of getting your early training career off and running! 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕. 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 .3 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝑪𝑬𝑼𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆! https://nasm.co/34FNBJj

We are starting to turn the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as learning more about not only the fitness industry, but our daily and weekly personal health habits, as well. In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey explores how exercise, through scientific research, protects us and our immune system from COVID-19. The conversation focuses on the dangers of the lack of physical activity and details why prioritizing your workouts is essential to enabling physical and mental well-being. 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴'𝒔 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕. 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 .3 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝑪𝑬𝑼𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆! https://nasm.co/3yzwff3

Ever simply wonder where and how to start your fitness training sessions? In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey details the best practices for engaging and connecting with clients early in the relationship, discussing the subjective and objective information of each designed workout, the most effective way to handle the training pricing process, and much more. Let the NASM-CPT Podcast help guide you down the best, and most efficient, personal training path while building your confidence in the industry, as well! 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲. https://nasm.co/3unh3hz

NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey details workout timelines and structure for people of all ages who are hoping to see increases in productivity, growth, or simply just maintenance in their fitness lives. In this episode Rick highlights these guidelines, which have been professionally researched and studied, for people of all ages. Whether a preschooler, adolescent, adult, or older adult the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has the answers to all your physical activity questions to help keep your body healthy and fit, regardless of your age! 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲. https://nasm.co/3fGIaij

Host Rick Richey explores the rituals of consistent daily practice and the heightened significance of not only having them for ourselves but encouraging our clients to have them, as well. It might be foam rolling while enjoying your morning coffee, journaling, or an after-dinner walk. The NASM Master Instructor details why creating a regular daily practice is a cornerstone to helping achieve your fitness and wellness goals. Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month with our FREE Metabolic Training mini course. Don't miss your chance to claim one before they're gone. https://nasm.co/3otjFZX

In this episode, NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey, along with featured guest Nicole Golden, explore health and wellness concepts to help support people in their journey when dealing with drug and alcohol recovery. Golden, an NASM Master Trainer and FWF Wellness Owner highlights the fitness programs that help individuals navigating this path, why it is often taboo, and how personal family situations led her to pursue this field much more. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑴 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 $0. 𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔. https://nasm.co/3uVXGxm

NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey goes in tandem with this week’s earlier show topic on business and fitness entrepreneurship. This podcast highlights the most common questions he receives from new trainers navigating their way through the quirks and unpredictability of the industry. From how to get started once certified, to what is the best gym to begin your training career, to how to be protective of your time while still maximizing the most financial gain, and much more. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Some of the best things in life are FREE. That's why NASM is offering you new courses each month for $0. Don't miss your chance to claim yours. https://nasm.co/3ereFSw

In this episode, host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest Travis Richey, AccomplishED Ventures founder, entrepreneur, and advisor. Travis, Rick’s cousin, will detail business dos and don’ts when mapping your fitness career path, as well as the inspiring work he’s involved with helping and motivating the incarcerated population. This and much more in a special family edition of the “NASM CPT Podcast!” Some of the best things in life are FREE. That's why NASM is offering you new courses each month for $0. Don't miss your chance to claim yours. https://nasm.co/3h89msL

This episode is all about hips. Following up on the previous pelvic movement podcast, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey details the hips, their joint actions, and which muscles contribute to those joint actions. He will also address different exercises that the hip joint contribute. Increase your knowledge on the joint which allows us to walk, run, jump and much more! 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://bit.ly/3bhgRcW

NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey discusses common pelvic positions, most notably anterior and posterior pelvic tilts, and the muscles that cause those actions. We will also review pelvic movement associated with leg actions. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” explore everything you need to know to help you support your spinal column! 𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://bit.ly/3vTfBEU

𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://bit.ly/2QZpp0W In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey addresses scapular joint actions and the muscles that produce those movements. Plus, why the scapula is such a vital bone for correct function of the shoulder joint. After this NASM-CPT Podcast, you’ll no longer be shrugging when it comes to understanding movements of the shoulder blades!

𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/3tvaoCs Reaching your fitness goals when dealing with arthritis brings unique challenges. Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined in this episode by featured guest Christine Conti, Arthritis Fitness Specialist, author, and International Fitness Educator. The two will discuss the effects of joint pain and stiffness and ways to help navigate through the hurdles and potential symptoms. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you keep arthritis in check so you can continue to excel in your workouts!

𝙉𝘼𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜. 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! https://nasm.co/3sbSsLR Fitness training is a unique skill, as well as a business. Join host Rick Richey and this week’s special guest, NASM Master Instructor and Trainer Chris Ecklund, as they explore finding your niche in training, as well as the necessary and vital business aspects involved in the career. Get the best of both on the NASM-CPT Podcast!

NASM is offering FREE courses each month. Claim yours before they're gone. https://nasm.co/3rN3kzg In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by certified trainer and innovator Bill Vacca, a Google for Education Certified Educator and former Nintendo Brand Ambassador. A former first grade teacher, Vacca shares his vision on establishing engagement in his curriculum through video games, using Nintendo Labo in the classroom, and many other unique teaching angles. Make sure you stay on top of your game by locking into the latest NASM-CPT Podcast!

NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey’s latest installment of his functional anatomy series deals specifically with the rotator cuff. He details and explores the importance and functions of each of the four muscles in the rotator cuff, as well as why it’s vital to stabilize your shoulders. Rick helps shoulder the load when it comes to understanding one of the key muscle groups in the body. NASM is Offering FREE courses. Claim yours today before it's too late! http://nasm.co/38U9A1L

In this episode, NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey explores balance and its relation to every phase of the OPT Model. He explains why he incorporates these strategies and techniques into each person he works with and the most effective ways to use these components to challenge and help you reach your clients’ goals. Let Rick help bring a little extra balance to fitness stability. NASM is Offering FREE courses. Claim yours today before it's too late! http://nasm.co/3vRWWtR

On this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey explores a number of the best techniques in education and working with the adult learner. He openly discusses several dynamics between the two principles, as well as shares personal experiences in the fitness world in relation to this as an NASM Master Instructor. Want to earn CEUs for listening? You can by joining NASM Connected and unlock unlimited CEUs. Get access to this course and hundreds of others to earn the credits you need for recertification. Find out how. http://nasm.co/2OGLNv3

Rick will be joined by former NFL Pro Bowler Julius Thomas on to discuss positivity, resilience, and the mental side of health and fitness. 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/3qt9FPN

REPUBLISH IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by four-time Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis. The two discuss her journey to the top of the snowboarding mountain, her passion for fitness, her decision to become an NASM Certified Personal trainer, and much more! 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/2O4Eu0j

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 this special episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast. February is National Heart Month. Celebrate with free course on Heart Rate Variability from NASM. Claim yours now. http://nasm.co/3kdr4dL

The most revolutionary Personal Trainer Certification is here. Let host Rick Ricky and NASM Product team members, Brian Sutton and Andrew Payne, give you all the details on this new and exciting product. Become one of the World's best Personal Trainers with the best Personal Training Certification. With NASM it's quick, easy and affordable to start a lucrative career in fitness while getting the most advanced and up to date course on the market. Save 30% today with this special introductory price. http://nasm.co/2MCPRMd) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

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 covers topics like metabolism, nutrition, exercise, psychology, behavior change, and finally, how you can put it all together. Sign up today! http://nasm.co/3oimwTK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

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 will help you learn (or provide an excellent review) about these major movers of the upper body and perhaps provide some new insights and perspective on balanced programming based on human movement science. Start the new year off right with our FREE course, "The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss." This 5-part mini course covers topics like metabolism, nutrition, exercise, psychology, behavior change, and finally, how you can put it all together. Sign up today! http://nasm.co/3qjUkRS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

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 year off right with our FREE course, "The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss." This 5-part mini course covers topics like metabolism, nutrition, exercise, psychology, behavior change, and finally, how you can put it all together. Sign up today! http://nasm.co/3hZZUpF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

"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 this episode of the NASM CPT Podcast. Start the new year off right with our FREE course, "The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss." This 5-part mini course covers topics like metabolism, nutrition, exercise, psychology, behavior change, and finally, how you can put it all together. Sign up today! http://nasm.co/3hZZUpF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message