The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

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Regional Interdependence Model Feb 02, 2023

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How could your right foot turning out potentially lead to left shoulder issues?

This was a question brought to the attention of Rick Richey.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick unpacks this model, defines some key terminology in exercise science, as well as answers the question about a turned-out right foot possibly impacting the opposite shoulder.

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Heart Benefits of Cardio, Resistance, & Combined Exercise Jan 31, 2023

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One-third of the deaths in the United States are from cardiovascular disease.

This “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses in on how to keep your heart healthy. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details, through researched findings, all the positives of cardio, resistance, and combined exercises to help keep that essential organ healthy and pumping.

Benefits of Integrated Training Jan 26, 2023

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Integrated training, as defined by NASM, is a reconditioning and rehabilitation program that can be used by any client to reach any goal.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores why integrated training is important, some of the pros and cons of integration, as well as some of the potential pitfalls if you don’t use this concept.

Plus, many other tips and useful insight to help expand your personal training knowledge base.

Rick’s Mailbag: Strength Endurance Question Jan 24, 2023

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It’s mailbag time.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey discusses strength endurance, in relation to the OPT Model.

He defines strength endurance training, cites several traditional strength training exercises, details volume cycles, and much more.

Please keep those questions coming!

Hollywood’s Weight Loss Drug Jan 19, 2023

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A trendy Hollywood fad is now negatively, and dangerously, impacting people around the country.

In this episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into how a quick weight loss option is hurting diabetics everywhere.

Rick, a Type 2 Diabetic, explains how, and why, there is an Ozempic supply chain shortage because so many are using the prescription drug to simply shed a few unwanted pounds, thus causing an access issue for diabetics everywhere.

Plus, why these people wanting quick fixes to their waistlines usually don’t achieve consistent long-term weight loss success even by taking Ozempic.

Rick’s Mailbag: New & Nervous Jan 17, 2023

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Getting started in your personal training career can cause a wave of different emotions.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dips into the mailbag to provide support, guidance, and advice for navigating through the early stages of your new career.

Knowledge is power, especially when attempting to become a more well-rounded trainer, despite limited experience in the field. Hopefully, this episode will help you breakthrough some of those nerves.

Rick’s Personal Fitness Journey Jan 12, 2023

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There’s no substitute for hard work.

On his way to becoming one of the top personal trainers in the country, Rick Richey had to find his way through life, and purpose for helping others achieve their personal fitness goals.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” the NASM Master Instructor shares his unplugged journey from start, to present, and all places in-between.

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

When to Use Feedback Jan 10, 2023

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Providing feedback, as a personal trainer, for your clients can often be a delicate balance.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores this topic in great depth. He’ll share stories and provide details why he’s a low feedback trainer after the early phases of training, when is the right time to cue, performance bandwidth limits, and several other helpful tips to help enhance your personal fitness career.

Forward Head: Flexion or Extension? Jan 05, 2023

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It’s time to hit the mailbag for the first time in 2023.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, explores cervical extension/flexion, and the balances associated. He explains cervical extension, and cervical flexion, details why NASM has evolved this topic in their research studies, and much, much more in this topic-focused presentation.

Happy New Year 2023: Be Nice! Jan 03, 2023

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Just like that, gyms are more crowded.

With the new year, comes new fitness goals and expectations.

As personal trainers, we must embrace this cause, not become agitated with the potential circumstances when the calendar turns to the first of the year.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores why patience is a virtue, fitness is greater than the gym itself, and how you can possibly turn those January fresh faces into potential new clients.

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