The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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What Causes Exercise-induced Nausea Jun 20, 2024

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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.

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The Business of Personal Training Jun 18, 2024

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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!

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Gym Etiquette: Common Sense Isn’t Always Common Jun 13, 2024

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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.

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The Missing Corrective Exercises with Nick Tumminello Jun 11, 2024

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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.

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Lifting Asymmetrical Loads Jun 06, 2024

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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.

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How to Become a Fitness Presenter Jun 04, 2024

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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.

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Spotting Techniques May 30, 2024

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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!

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Static Postural Assessments: Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome May 28, 2024

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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.

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Real Sample Stabilization Endurance Workout May 23, 2024

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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.

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Rest Between Sets for Hypertrophy May 21, 2024

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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!

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