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Let’s dive a little deeper into the largest joint in the body, shall we?
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the joints of the knee, shares some VMO and TKE-specific exercises, the working relationship between the knee and the ankle, defines ACL and MCL injuries, the knee range of motion, and much more!
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Let’s take a closer look at one of the more interesting joints in the body: the ankle.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes in-depth on the ankle joint and the three joints that make it up, as well as what causes the common high ankle sprain injury, issues from rolling your ankle, and much more.
Keep your holiday season rolling with this knowledge drop from Dr. Richey!
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Becoming a fitness professional, or elevating your professionalism in the industry, can be a work in progress for many of us.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares 10 characters for being a professional.
From looking and speaking professional, to keeping your focus on your clients, to being organized and reliable, and many more, Dr. Richey has you covered.
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Personal training continues to evolve with AI (Artificial Intelligence) as one of the key catalysts.
So, what does this mean for fitness professionals?
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a few of the changes and innovations created by AI, and where you “fit” as a personal trainer.
He’ll explain the importance of human-to-human communication and interactions, how magazines, in some ways, provided value training information years ago, and the importance of accountability, something AI can’t, and likely never will, be able to control.
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As personal training, we aspire to help others reach their fitness goals.
We also want to work on self-improvement in all facets of training – from how you work with clients, to how you grow and expand your business.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, KISS Marketing co-founder, business coach, gym owner, and podcast host, Vince Gabriele, explore ways thrive in small group personal training.
They will deep dive into smart spending if you’re looking to open your own gym, balancing your time when shifting your focus from training to business, as well as share their personal stories of a few of the struggles, and pivots, which helped them both get to where they are today.
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Let’s start December with a dip into the mailbag, shall we?
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a listener question discussing best exercises for an athlete client.
Rick will discuss the right balance between free weights and machine weights, cite specific researched findings on the question, as well as share a few personal training antidotes of his own in this unique monologue presentation on sports performance.
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Occupational burnout is common in all careers, including personal training.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a myriad of different strategies to help stay fresh in your fitness career, including taking time off, learning something new to expand your client offering, finding a mentor to help with your work/life balance, and many more.
Make sure to bookmark this special encore episode to keep as a refresher in the future, as well!
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‘Tis the season for reflection and appreciation.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes a moment to thank all the people who have positively impacted his personal training career, as well as why opting to not train one megastar turned out to be one of the best decisions he ever made.
This Thanksgiving week episode is one you won’t want to miss!
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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, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, and host of NASM’s “Peak Physique Podcast,” Andre Adams, deep dive into a myriad of topics in, and around, muscular hypertrophy.
They’ll discuss proper protein intake, the importance 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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