The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Let’s get a grip on lat pull downs, shall we? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, cites four different specific researched findings on the topic, reviews the different types of lat pull downs, and explains why this question may have more than one correct answer. Enjoy this personal training knowledge drop from Dr. Richey! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3VX13Us

Nausea is never fun, especially when you’re working out. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores, through researched findings, what can often cause this discomfort - which is more common than you may think. Plus, how what you eat and drink, or don’t eat and drink, before exercising, can impact your body in a myriad of different ways. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3KOHuHH

Personal training and business go hand in hand. Quite simply, you can’t be a successful trainer if you don’t have a business plan to help supplement it. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, CEO of Superset, and former product lead at Spotify, Airbnb, and Google, Taylor Pemberton. The two deep dive into a myriad of different topics regarding personal training and business. They discuss how AI is impacting personal trainers, how to build better relationships with your clients, the best payment plan options for both parties, plus several other helpful tips to help you get ahead and stay ahead! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3zengEB

Simply put, don’t be that person. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, points out his biggest pet peeves of gym goers. Rick, a gym owner himself, details why it’s important to remember be nice and considerate to one another, to put your weights way, clean up your chalk mess, not use the gym towels on the floor, not be the stinky person at the gym, and other simple rules of etiquette. Remember, the little things can go a long way to making everyone’s gym experience a good one. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3yVtFVo

This episode is the deepest of deep dives on corrective exercises. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Performance University International Owner, and noted author, Nick Tumminello. The two explore a deep, transparent conversation on some of the missing corrective exercises, as well as what we’re trying to accomplish with correctives, a couple of Rick’s past client stories where he admits he didn’t program correctly, and why the biggest missing corrective exercise can be, exercise. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4efm1VY

Lifting asymmetrical loads is one of the most challenging workouts around. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why asymmetrical lifts work your core like no other, the proper techniques to ensure safety and production, how to center your weight lift control, and several other pointers to help expand your expertise as a personal trainer. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3yRhGrC

So, you’re thinking about becoming a fitness presenter? Well, you’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey takes you through a myriad of ways to get you started and, hopefully, become a regular speaker on the fitness circuit. From how to grow your fitness knowledge base before presenting, to deciding what you’d like to pursue as a subject matter expert (SME), and starting by presenting to members at your gym, Rick provides the building blocks to help you every step of the way. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3KpFLZf

Proper spotting is essential in personal training for several reasons. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into why it’s vital to communicate with your client on how you’re spotting them, certain cueing tips, why spotting from the elbows isn’t the best practice, and many more helpful tips on this topic. Let this encore episode help ensure your spotting is spot on! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3KnaHJG

It’s time to put a wrap on postural assessments. On this episode of the award-winning “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focuses in on pes planus distortion syndrome or, quite simply, flat feet. He will explore what may cause this issue with some of the bigger muscles, why the muscles in the feet may not get stronger, as well as a few examples of foot muscle exercises. Plus, as always, a few of Rick’s personal pointers which you can execute with your talents to help them reach their personal training goals. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3KAdi3b

It’s one of the most discussed topics in the OPT Model in training. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into various types of stabilization workouts like core series, strength balance exercises, and several others to help broaden your personal training knowledge base. Rick will also share other useful tidbits to help you program a workout. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4bOmLPS

We often talk about the weights you’re moving during your workout, or training sessions, but let’s focus in on the wait time between those sets. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses the balance between intensity and recovery, as well as cites findings from Brad Schoenfeld, the top hypertrophy researcher/educator and myth buster on the topic. Plus, a few of Rick’s personal training antidotes, as well! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3QSaSAk

As the saying goes, ‘Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.’ The “NASM-CPT Podcast” is here to help you get the most bang out of your marketing buck. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to financially investing to help build your client base. A gym owner himself, Rick pulls the back the curtain on how to make your money (hopefully) increase your profits by growing your training clientele. Plus, insights into building an effective website, getting a park permit to train outside, and other ways to create exposure. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3ylb1ps

Let’s start your week with a trip to the mailbag. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, starts by exploring the ordering of your credentials as you get more certifications as a personal trainer. He then discusses separating your rates for training services and shares his approach as both a personal trainer, and massage therapist. Plus, how you can create the barriers with your clients on what you would like to provide, as well as separating your spaces in the process. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3UXO9VL

After covering the lower crossed syndrome in our previous episode, it’s time to talk about the upper crossed syndrome. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores potential overactive and under active muscles, ways to address certain movement patterns, as well as a few training tips to employ with your clients on the topic. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3UQSFFQ

We are now moving from dynamic assessments to static assessments in your NASM textbook. In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into lower crossed syndrome, explores what muscles may be contributing to the position, both in tightness, as well as weakness. Plus, a few tips to consider during your assessments – particularly with the position of the spine and the sacrum. Enjoy Rick’s first mini-series monologue presentation in static postural assessments! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/44y8aW4

Our deep dive into dynamic postural assessments continues with a closer look at why the head commonly juts forward during pushing and pulling exercises. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores what is causes this unwanted movement in workouts, what muscles could be short, tight, or overactive, as well as which ones can help keep the head in neutral position, including the chin tuck position. Plus, examples of how these muscles work, antidotes from Rick’s award-winning personal training career, and much more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4bcP9e2

Don’t shrug your shoulders, we’ll do everything to get you up to speed on scapular elevation in this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives why there’s a tendency for people to elevate, or shrug, their shoulder blades up to their ears when lifting, why shrugging, or elevating, isn’t necessarily wrong. Plus, he explores two specific muscles which cause the scapula to elevate, tools to minimize hyperactivity of muscles, and much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4aQ61aK

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, plus much more! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3UtLGSV

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 review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3w3stOs

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 the personal training industry. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3Js6jIE

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 from his well-established training career. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4449uQn

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 consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3vOFrzA

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 (Search Engine Optimization) pointers, the effectiveness of blog posts and how to pick the correct topic, plus much more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3U9StAX

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 share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3TM1iQb

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 you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3VCqtar

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 takeaways from the workout shop, and how not checking a timely email threw the back half of his trip for a loop. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3PEclK3

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, way! ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4csW44h

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 program, how big social media followings can be irrelevant, and specific examples of ways to become exceptional in your field, while easing self-doubts in the process. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4ch2rrr

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 when your clients do these exercises on their own time. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3v53GcA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4a3L0Ju PODCAST: https://bit.ly/43n7PFc

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 this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3IyRyDN

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 you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3VcnWDs

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 you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3Tqsrcy

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 about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4370MAn

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 hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/42VVHuL

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 activities. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/49OXiVy

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 OPT Model reviews, please share this episode, and any others, with a friend. Keep inspiring people to fitness! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/42P6VRJ

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 plyometrics. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3T35MCM

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 trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3I0h2ts

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 you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/42JWQFB

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 fitness goals. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3SL4gFi

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 periodization, citing specific examples and techniques to help expand your knowledge base, or simply serve as a refresher course. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4boi4wF

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 strengthen those muscles. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3Oj4aCg

It’s a debate that’s been taking place for several years. When lifting, which is the better option? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, puts some muscle into the argument by digging into the researched studies. He details how free weights improves stability, but machine weights often allow to lift heavier, which is more beneficial in sports performance, as well as why often times the best decision is simply based on preferences and goals. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3HEaAIi

It’s inevitable, not every client you train will be the right fit. So how should you, as a personal trainer, address this? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, reaches back in the mailbag on this tricky topic. He discusses why an open dialogue and you, the trainer, asking the right questions could help lead to a resolution, how asking your client to schedule with a wellness coach may be beneficial, and why setting a date to officially end the partnership may be help clarify expectations moving forward. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/4bcS33t

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 vital to get certified in advance of your move. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3O9Hrsb

Are you just starting your personal training journey, and not entirely sure if the traditional gym environment is the right place for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides 10 options if you’d like to continue training, but the gym may not be the right vibe for you – for one reason or another. From pursuing work as a physical therapy assistant, to exploring a hospital fitness facility, to even possibly going independent. Don’t worry, there are options. You provide the questions; Dr. Richey provides the answers! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3S1gQ1u

It’s time to dip back into Dr. Richey’s mailbag with a question which will hopefully help you stretch your knowledge base as a personal trainer. See what we did there? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to tight muscles, explains why finding the right intensity of the stretch is so vital, cites detailed research findings for a better understanding, plus personal examples on the topic from Rick’s accomplished career in industry training. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3RXQTzV

This topic is a personal one to host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, who is a diabetic. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick, along with featured guest, NASM CES & PES, and clinical researcher, Dr. Scott Cheatham, unpack the hot, and controversial, topic of cosmetic weight loss. They explore the evidence-based findings of Cheatham, and other subject matter experts, of these GLP-1 class of medications, why people who really don’t need these prescriptions are able to get them, the expectations of individuals who take this medicine, and much, much more. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3Sb5sRT

Sometimes, for one reason or another, it just doesn’t feel right. As new personal trainers, gyms simply don’t fit or meet our needs. On this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into some of the obstacles involved when finding the place which makes the most sense for you, especially if you are balancing kid’s schedules and other family obligations. Plus, a handful of other tips, including being willing to compromise a bit, to help get your personal training journey off to a good start. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3H96U0K

It’s a question many personal trainers have asked themselves. The work-vacation schedule can be a delicate, and often difficult, one to balance. On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details some strategies to allow yourself a break, while also keeping in sync with your clients – especially around popular holidays for down time. Plus, ways to take some time off for yourself around the shorter, summer holiday calendar, as well. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/48Gixs4