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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, Rich 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 hydration, the balance between diet and workout, a few training tips from Andre, plus much more!
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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.
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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 two-decade plus career in the industry, as well as several important things to consider before switching careers.
Rick’s mailbag delivers once again!
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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 consistent movement in your lifestyle, as well as deep dive into aging and metabolism.
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“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!
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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 changes, injury prevention tips, ways to work smarter, not harder, and much more.
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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.
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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, how specialization can lead to adding short, and possibly long-term, clients, and much more.
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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 ideas to help break through with the clients who don’t want, or like, to exercise.
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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 well as key nutrition tips.
Plus, a few topical antidotes and personal stories from both of these experts in their respective fields.
Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics that may be triggering to those with disordered eating.
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Pricing in personal training can be tricky.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into why he believes some independent trainers out price some clients, even if their training background and expertise doesn’t match the rates they are charging.
He also shares examples of how he trains people for below his normal rate, as long as their schedule is flexible. This, ultimately, is a win-win for both sides.
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We’ve all done it.
After a long day of staring at your computer, or binge-watching your Netflix favorites, it’s common for our posture to slide.
In the grand scheme of our health, does it matter?
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM CES & PES, Dr. Scott Cheatham, explore everything posture.
This is one knowledge drop you won’t want to miss!
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So nice, he had to do it twice.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dives a little deeper in the balance between personal training and money.
He shares several different tips to help with your taxes – an important piece to master to ensure financial stability in the present and future.
Topics will include clarifying tax write-offs and deductions, simple investment strategies, the benefits of a business credit card and why it’s vital to pay it off every month to help stay out of unnecessary debt.
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Being your toughest critic is difficult, but necessary.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares five common mistakes you may be making in your training.
He will explore the importance of breaking bad habits, correcting inefficiencies, and putting more focus into your clients and your career.
Rick’s five examples, all correctable, will help take your training career, and client satisfaction, to the next level.
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It’s time to talk dollars and sense.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into various elements surrounding your salary as a personal trainer.
He will share a few financial stories from his two decade-plus time in the industry, compare being a manager to being a trainer, tips for paying off debt, the benefits (in moderation) of clients paying in cash, examples of how putting money aside now can pay huge dividends down the line, and much more!
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We’re making our list and checking it twice on this “NASM-CPT Podcast.”
In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares five benefits of working with a personal trainer to help you reach your fitness goals.
Along with an in-depth description of each, he’ll share a few antidotes, as well as a story or two from his long and successful career as a trainer.
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September is “Self-Improvement Month” and we here at NASM are ready to help you along your journey.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, is joined by featured guest, fellow NASM Podcast Network host, and Certified Wellness Coach, Darlene Marshall.
The two will deep dive into a number of different topics, including what helped each excel in their fitness and wellness career, the intertwined relationship between CWC’s and CPT’s, positive self-talk in their training practice, and much, much more.
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Pivoting in your career isn’t always easy, but here at the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” we’re here to help ease the transition from working for someone, to creating your own path in the fitness industry.
In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Tanya Kraisingr. Tanya MFK (as she commonly goes by), is the founder of Modern Business Mastery, Creator Time Design Method, and is an International Award-winning business consultant.
The two share a few of their personal success stories of making the transition into entrepreneurship, as well as why it’s sometimes better to live and learn, than never to live at all despite the great unknowns which often accompany.
Plus, Tanya takes you through the proper steps in the process, including what is your version of “success,” and much more.
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This episode deals specifically with clients who don’t necessarily want to be working with you.
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the best practices when dealing with someone who simply doesn’t enjoy working out.
Rick deep dives into approaching with empathy and understanding as a way to meet them where they are – wherever that is in their personal fitness journey.
He also shares a few stories on the topic from his previous experiences, and explains why sometimes it’s best, for both parties, to simply end the professional relationship and have them train with someone else.
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Networking is essential in nearly every career, but maybe even more so as a personal trainer.
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dips into the mailbag to discuss ways to make the connection.
He’ll explore the importance of establishing initial value and trust, explain why group fitness can be key to gaining new clients, as well as how associating with larger companies, charitable organizations, and similar businesses can help expand your client base in both the short, and potentially long-term.
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