The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Latest Episodes:

Foam Rollers vs. Vibrating Foam Rollers Mar 09, 2023

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We keep it (foam) rolling along this week on this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

Host Rick Richey compares these two forms rollers – which serve to relieve muscle tightness, inflammation, and soreness. He also cites numerous studies regarding vibrating foam rollers increasing range of motion, his personal experiences with both devices, and much more!

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Research Review: Foam Rolling & Stretching Mar 07, 2023

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This episode will hopefully get you rolling. Specifically, foam rolling.

“NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into a meta-analysis of foam rolling and stretching. He shares the overall importance of the self-administered deep tissue massage, explores scientific researched findings on the topic, and much more unique insight and perspective.

Training Overseas: NASM in Egypt Mar 02, 2023

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This “NASM-CPT Podcast” has a unique Egyptian theme.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks his week-long visit to Egypt where he spoke at the Gold’s Gym (an NASM partner) conference. He shares all the unique adventures he and his family experienced, as well as NASM’s worldwide content distribution, and other fitness insight he provided during his overseas stay.

Motion is Lotion Feb 28, 2023

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Sir Isaac Newton’s proposed First Law of Motion in 1687 famously said, ‘A body at rest tends to remain at rest. A body in motion tends to stay in motion.’

Seems straight-forward enough, right?

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey details the physical benefits from increased physical activity.

So don’t sit back and miss your chance to greater understand why motion is lotion!

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Differentiating Fitness & Wellness Feb 23, 2023

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Fitness is a dimension of wellness.

In this episode, host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Dr. Mallory Fox, NASM-MT, CES, PES, and CWC, help define fitness from wellness, provide important trainer-client tips, and who to seek out for advice from professionals who are skilled in other dimensions of wellness.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help lead you down the road to bettering your wellness journey!

Inflation: Should I Raise My Rates? Feb 21, 2023

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Inflation is causing many of us to pivot, in both our spending habits, and pricing habits given our current economic pivot.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey discusses when the right time is, if there even is a right time, to charge more as a personal trainer. He’ll also detail the best way to tell your clients

you’re increasing their rate, how to handle resistance from this decision, why you may not lose clients if you decide to raise prices, and much more. Rick helps navigate this tricky, but sometimes inevitable, aspect of the fitness training career.

Part II: I Don’t Want to Get Too Big Feb 16, 2023

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On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, doubles down a previous topic, and question from the mailbag, with concerns from women not wanting to get too big.

Rick details how to take different approaches in training to help curb these feelings, why it’s important to work with clients, not against them, as well as tips on how to address it when you see it coming, and much more in this mailbag sequel.

Importance of Lateral Training Feb 14, 2023

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This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on how moving side to side can help move your fitness forward.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guests, Brrrn Co-Founders Johnny Adamic, and Jimmy T. Martin, explore all facets of lateral training, why slides boards have become so popular with all different fitness enthusiasts, building and developing their unique Brrrn brand, and much more!

I Don’t Want to Get Too Big Feb 09, 2023

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It’s a question many fitness professionals have fielded when helping their clients strive to reach their personal goals.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into this topic with a detailed exploration of where this fear may come from, the impact of testosterone – especially in males, why we often try to mirror other body types, as well as a number of myths surrounding this question of size and resistance training.

Rumor: NASM Workouts Are Boring Feb 07, 2023

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Rick Richey is here to separate fact from fiction.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick deep dives into the notion that, ‘NASM workouts are boring.’ There are whispers, and opinions, of this notion and this episode.

He explains what part of the workout most find to be “boring,” why it’s on you, the fitness professional, not be boring, and why having a specific, detailed plan in place for each of your clients can’t often alleviate these concerns with boredom.

We do know one thing; you won’t find this podcast boring!