The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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(Holiday Bonus) Solutions Table Review: Foot & Ankle Dec 13, 2023

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For the remaining Wednesday's in December, the NASM Podcast Network will be dropping a special encore episode of the "NASM-CPT Podcast."

This monologue presentation focuses on the solutions table review for the corrective exercise specialist textbook (second edition), with special emphasis on the foot and ankle complex.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores some of the common imbalances you’re going to see as a fitness professional, ways to correct these issues, Rick’s unique experiences on the topic, and much more.

OPT Phase 2: Strength Endurance Training Dec 12, 2023

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Personal trainers, with help from NASM, are often thriving to better understand why they do what they do.

On this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into strength endurance training - phase 2 of the OPT Model. He’ll discuss why it’s important to include these techniques when training clients, as well as specific examples, from his experiences, of how important these exercises can be to help others reach their personal training goals.

Plus, a little Christmas analogy from Dr. Richey to put a perfect bow on this episode.

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The SAID Principal Dec 07, 2023

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The SAID Principal is key when it comes to better understanding the human body and how it functions.

On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why this principle is used in our programming decisions, exercise selection decisions, metabolic work, and many other areas in our personal training planning and execution.

Plus, a few topic-specific stories and tips from Rick to help you further expand your knowledge.

Muscles that Move the Shoulder Dec 05, 2023

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This podcast is all about the anatomy of the shoulder.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey identifies what specific muscles move the shoulder joint. He’ll also cite recent research findings, explore the two joints, the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral, which make up the shoulder, as well as share a few personal experiences when working this upper joint of the arm.

Enjoy your personalized lesson from the “NASM CPT Podcast!”

The Problem with Programming Nov 30, 2023

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Programming is a big part of what we do here at NASM.

So why does Rick Richey have a problem with it?

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick explains why programming is important for personal training, as well as why it serves as an anchor for NASM, specifically the OPT Model. He’ll also explore why people don’t program, the difficulties of implementing certain programs without experience in the concepts, as well as training improvising with clients when they lose track of their specific program.

Scapular Upward & Downward Rotation Nov 28, 2023

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In Latin scapula simply means, "the shoulder."

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores scapular upward and downward rotation, as well as other movements of the scapula, and other topic-specific training strategies to help your clients reach their fitness goals.

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3GkwkYU

Hip Muscles of Frontal & Transverse Planes Nov 22, 2023

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It’s time for your second anatomy of the hip lecture session.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the external rotators of the hip, deep dives into researched findings from anatomist, Dr. Donald Newman, plus much more on what muscles we can lengthen, strengthen, and what muscles we need to focus on to refine movement, as well as better understand movement.

Hip Flexors & Extensors Nov 21, 2023

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The hips don’t lie, and neither does NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rich Richey.

This episode focuses exclusively on the muscles of the hip which do specific joint actions. He’ll detail the primary, and secondary movers, the five key muscles of the hip flexors, as well as deep dive into the extensors. All with the goal of helping enhance your personal training knowledge.

Welcome to Part 1 of your Thanksgiving week anatomy lesson, courtesy of Dr. Richey.

Best Exercise for Fat Loss Nov 16, 2023

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As personal trainers, there are things we can do for fat loss.

This episode focuses on programming to assist fitness professions in helping their clients achieve this goal, as well as improve their overall health.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addressi the increasing obesity rate worldwide over the past 35 years, the desired amount of exercise each week to target fat loss, plus detailed research studies with examples of fat loss-specific training programs and exercises.

Recovery: Does it Really Work? Nov 14, 2023

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This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” is fully dedicated to different aspects of recovery, including, if it actually works.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, and friend of the show, NASM-CPT, PES, CSCS, noted author, and “All About Fitness” podcast host, Pete McCall.

The two long-time personal trainers explore a myriad of recovery-related talking points including diet, nutrition, how much quality sleep you get, as well as how fitness training has pivoted and evolved over the last two decades from their time in the industry. Make sure to check out Pete's latest book, "Smarter Recovery: A Practical Guide to Maximizing Training Results."

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