The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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OPT Model: Phase 3 – Muscular Development Training Mar 07, 2024

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Let’s build some muscle.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, adds a little science into the mix, as well as deep dives into some additional variables in muscular development training.

Plus, a few of Rick’s personal stories and examples on the topic to help better your muscular development training practices.

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OPT Model: Phase 2 – Strength Endurance Training Mar 05, 2024

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Let’s talk some strength endurance training.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into a few unique strategies for strength endurance, cites specific research-based findings on the topic, and many more useful tips to help broaden your training knowledge moving forward.

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NASM MythBusters with Andre Adams Feb 29, 2024

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Let’s get to the bottom of a few NASM fallacies.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick Richey switches seats, from host, to guest, in this episode swap with “Peak Physique” host, NASM MT, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, Andre Adams.

The two explore certain exercise effectiveness, muscle anatomy and joint action, as well as share advice and insight on which are legit, and which are all hype.

OPT Model: Phase I – Stabilization Endurance Feb 27, 2024

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It’s time to get down to the meat and potatoes of the OPT Review.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the first level, and first phase, of the Model.

Dr. Richey shares his in-depth, and unique, insights straight from NASM’s source itself on this specific training which uses high repetitions and proprioceptively enriched activities.

OPT Model: Speed, Agility, Quickness (SAQ) Feb 22, 2024

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In this section of the OPT Model we zero in on the speed, agility, and quickness pieces of the workout, commonly referred to as “SAQ.”

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, defines all three, as well as cites specific workouts to further enhance your knowledge and grow your understanding of these specifics in your personal training career.

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OPT Model: Plyometrics Feb 20, 2024

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The OPT Model review rolls on – this time focusing on plyometric training.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores how plyometric training falls into the different levels of the OPT Model.

Dr. Richey will start by defining plyometrics, cites key takeaways from NASM’s research on the topic, and deep dives into the three different types of plyometrics.

OPT Model: Balance Feb 15, 2024

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Now it’s time to balance things out.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, defines balance, details how balance training helps reduce athletic performance injuries, explores balance-specific exercises, and many more useful tidbits to help your clients improve balance and, in the process, gain strength through greater balance stability.

OPT Model: Core Feb 13, 2024

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Let the OPT Model knowledge drop continue with an in-depth look at your core.

On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, identifies what the core is and why it’s vital to strengthen these muscles.

Dr. Richey also cites examples of core-specific workouts to help improve total body strength and balance, as well as how medicine balls can build core strength, and much more.

OPT Model: Flexibility Feb 08, 2024

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Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work in the OPT Model, focusing in on flexibility.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses the flexibility continuum, as well as where certain stretches and exercises fit into the model.

He also explains corrective flexibility, tips to maximize your stretches, and other fitness direction to help your clients move better and achieve their fitness goals.

OPT Model: Overview Feb 06, 2024

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It’s time to kick off a mini-series here on the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focusing specifically on the OPT Model.

On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the background of the model, how it started, why it was created, and how it’s a combination of both physical therapy, as well as strength and conditioning.

Dr. Richey also deeps dives into this integrated model of periodization, citing specific examples and techniques to help expand your knowledge base, or simply serve as a refresher course.

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