The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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Mailbag: Does De-loading Cause Me to Lose Gains? Jan 16, 2025

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It’s time to dip back into the mailbag.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives in with a focus on periodization when addressing this question regarding de-loading.

Dr. Richey also adds his usual unique insights and suggestions to help expand your personal training mindset and abilities in the industry.

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How to Raise Your Personal Training Rates Jan 14, 2025

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So, you’ve decided to increase your session rates.

Now, what is the best way to go about it?

But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains the best practices for trainers to present when it’s time to ask for more money from their clients.

He’ll disclose four technique suggestions to help smooth out the increase, as well as the exact script he uses with his clientele and a few more useful tips, as well.

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Don’t Be Misled by Diet Trends Jan 09, 2025

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Diets are popular topics whenever the calendar turns into another year.

But, with so many modern food consumption plans, it’s crucial to stay “in the know” with the high volume of strategies.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the topic to help separate fact from fiction when it comes to not only dieting, but the types of diets, as well.

He also explains why it’s acceptable to enjoy unhealthy foods occasionally and why it can be important to your well-being to do so.

Let’s help get your diet this year trending in the right direction!

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Setting Attainable Goals for 2025 Jan 07, 2025

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This is the time of year many decide to shift their health and wellness priorities.

However, it’s important to remember to have a method to the madness.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides a detailed road map to help keep your goals on track for this year and beyond.

He’ll explore steps like clearly defining your goals, being realistic, setting a time frame, the importance of writing it down and creating action plan, plus many more.

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Shoulder Joint Functional Anatomy Jan 02, 2025

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Let’s kick off 2025 with a closer look at the shoulder.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the anatomy of the shoulder joint and how the muscles of the shoulder move the shoulder.

He’ll discuss the concentric actions, as well as share a variety of different shoulder-specific workout examples to help you, as well as the clients you train.

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Transitioning Careers into Fitness Dec 30, 2024

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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 in this special encore presentation.

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Avoid Quitting as a Trainer Dec 26, 2024

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Personal training isn’t for everyone.

It comes with its own set of unique challenges and, occasionally roadblocks, but it can be rewarding in so many ways if you’re willing to continue do the long and windy road.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey unpacks techniques to help manage your expectations, personal stories of his own “growing pains” in the industry, as well as why sales is often the breaking point when navigating your way through the ranks of personal training.

Enjoy Dr. Richey’s special encore presentation!

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!

Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Static Stretching: Increasing Range of Motion Dec 23, 2024

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It’s often asked, ‘Does static stretching increase range of motion?’

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey addresses that question, cites in-depth studies on the topic, how long the stretch lasts, as well as shares a couple of his unique stories and experiences on the topic from his vast personal training background.

We promise – no stretching the truth in the special encore presentation!

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Understanding the Knee Dec 19, 2024

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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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Understanding the Ankle Dec 17, 2024

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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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