The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Latest Episodes:

Movement Snacks Jun 22, 2023

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It’s time for Rick Richey to open his fitness pantry and find a few snacks for consumption.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” the focus is movement – in smaller, yet still effective, samples throughout the day. Rick explains why simplicity is often effective, like walking more, taking the stairs instead of an elevator, and standing at your desk when working can go a long way towards reaching your personal fitness goals.

We promise this episode will leave you satisfied!

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Spotting Techniques Jun 20, 2023

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Proper spotting is essential in personal training is essential for several 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.

Let this episode help ensure your spotting is spot on!

Solutions Table Review: Arms Fall Forward Jun 15, 2023

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Our solutions table review series rolls on, this time focusing in on arms fall forward.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey details why this is an excellent test for overhead flexibility, gives examples of follow-up assessments, and many more useful tidbits to help better train your clients.

Solutions Table Review: Anterior Pelvic Tilt Jun 13, 2023

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Up next in your solutions table review – the anterior pelvic tilt.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explains what the anterior pelvic tilt is, why people have trouble remembering it’s anterior, as well as several other research points, and useful tips for expanding your personal fitness knowledge base.

This is one episode review you don’t want to miss!

Pairing Planes of Motion & Joint Actions Jun 08, 2023

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This mailbag episode deep dives into this complicated, and often confusing, topic.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains joint actions, as well as the three planes of motion (sagittal, coronal, and transverse), as well as shares some relatable personal training stories to help further clarify any questions.

“You Should Do This to Reach Your Goals” Jun 06, 2023

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People have different workout routines they believe are best for them.

And that’s perfectly fine.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores why people fight against certain things – like carbs, fat, or gaining weight. They’re really fighting against themselves.

This episode details why fighting against something, without fighting for something, doesn’t get you very far and outlines why it’s so important for people to buy into the journey, not just the destination.

Altered Reciprocal Inhibition Jun 01, 2023

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Let’s dig into the mailbag!

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores if altered reciprocal inhibition alters one’s movement pattern. He also explains what reciprocal inhibition is, as well as co-contraction, what causes undesired postural positioning, and much more.

Solutions Table Review: Knee May 30, 2023

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Last week’s episode focused on the foot and ankle; this one is all about the knee.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, details how, through the corrective exercise model, the benefits of “smart warmups,” what may cause the knees to knock, how to correct movement compensation, and several other training tips to further your knee knowledge base.

Sean Greeley – Business Building in Professional Training May 25, 2023

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Building, sustaining, and growing your business is essential for all personal trainers.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, NPE Fitness Founder and CEO, Sean Greeley. They will explore key elements and concepts to enable fitness entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive long-term.

Sean will also preview NASM’s new Business Blueprint Course and how it can help personal trainers with strategies on how to package offers, lead the sales process, and assist with marketing principles to transition from selling workouts to selling programs.

Solutions Table Review: Foot & Ankle May 23, 2023

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This “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses in on the solutions table review for the corrective exercise specialist textbook (second edition), focusing 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.

This is one deep episode you won’t want to miss!