The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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Dynamic Postural Assessments: Feet Turn Out Apr 11, 2024

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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.

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Strategies to Build Your Personal Training Branding Apr 09, 2024

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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.

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What is High Volume Training? Apr 04, 2024

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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.

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Social Media Strategies for Personal Trainers Apr 02, 2024

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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.

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Bonding Over Fitness Internationally Mar 28, 2024

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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.

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Proper Spotting Techniques Mar 26, 2024

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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!

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’Great Trainer’ Misconceptions Mar 21, 2024

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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.

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OPT Model: Cardio Mar 19, 2024

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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.

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OPT Model: Phase 5 – Power Training Mar 14, 2024

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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.

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OPT Model: Phase 4 – Maximal Strength Training Mar 12, 2024

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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.

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