The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Latest Episodes:

Trainer Burnout – What’s Next? Mar 29, 2022

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The life of a certified personal trainer is exhilarating, rewarding, and unique.

But at times, like any career path, it can be overwhelming.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Jayel Lewis, AFAA group fitness instructor, and long-time fitness consultant, discuss some of the more common burnout issues, ways to prevent these hurdles from re-occurring, coaching tips in dealing with client relationships, and much more.

Get the real talk about how to avoid the same mistakes other fitness pros have made in the past!

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Functional Anatomy: Hamstrings Mar 24, 2022

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This week’s functional anatomy lesson stretches your knowledge base on hamstrings.

NASM host, and Master Instructor, Rick Richey details what the hamstrings are, their main purpose, how we can use them, and many other insightful details on what helps you walk, climb stairs, and many other movements with your legs.

Get a better understanding of these three muscles in this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

Linear vs. Undulating Periodization Mar 22, 2022

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In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey defines linear vs. undulating periodization, as well as when and how you can change and implement the periodization.

Let Rick drop some knowledge into your personal training memory bank in this insightful, and entertaining, monologue presentation.

Fitness Trackers: The What and Why Mar 17, 2022

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Technology has made it even easier for us to monitor our fitness and sleep progress or, lack thereof.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores a detailed overview of fitness trackers, as well as how they can be useful to your training, and daily routines.

He outlines the specific uses of the devices, the different price points, why some excel in one area but may not be suitable for other workout purposes, and many more insightful tips.

Functional Anatomy: Quads Mar 15, 2022

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This episode focuses specifically on the quadriceps group.

Host Rick Richey deep dives into the naming history of this large muscle which covers the front and sides of the thigh, outlines examples of a correct quad stretch, explains the four parts which make up the quad, shares personal fitness stories and experiences with group, and much more!

Your next functional anatomy session is now in progress, compliments of the “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

Flexibility vs. Mobility Mar 10, 2022

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It’s mailbag time on the “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

In this episode, host Rick Richey deep dives into the fundamental differences between flexibility and mobility. The NASM Master Instructor will explain how these go hand-in-hand, but they are far from the same thing as explained in our NASM principles.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast help you separate fact from fiction in this common fitness misconception!

Constraints Led Approach to Running Mar 08, 2022

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Recently, host Rick Richey’s fitness passion has turned to running as a means of exercise and a way to lower his blood glucose.

In this episode, Rick is joined by Joel Smith, owner of Just Fly Sports LLC, noted author, and former Strength and Conditioning Coach at California Berkeley. The two detail the intricacies of this constraints led approach, how that applies to personal trainers in the fitness industry, as well as a few running misconceptions, why less, sometimes, can be more, and a few other helpful tips.

Get your training knowledge base off and running in this “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

Functional Anatomy: TFL Mar 03, 2022

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In this episode, the “NASM-CPT Podcast” functional anatomy series continues with an in-depth look at the tensor fasciae latae, commonly referred to as simply, the TFL muscle.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey details where the muscle is located, why the TFL is an additional hip flexor, a demonstration of how to feel the muscle, and much more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge base on this important muscle that helps stabilize the hip and knee!

Components of a Workout Mar 01, 2022

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Every workout is broken up into parts.

NASM helps you streamline your plan with a blueprint to achieve your desired results.

In this episode, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details the six portions of a workout: warm up, balance, core, plyometrics, resistance training, and cool down. He also deep dives into components, and sub-components of each, while citing specific examples to help further clarify the steps.

Do miss this educational, and entertaining, “NASM-CPT Podcast” monologue presentation!

Functional Anatomy: Biceps & Brachialis Feb 24, 2022

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In this functional anatomy monologue, the focus is on a few muscles.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details the biceps and brachialis. From where the names came from and their unique origin, to proximal and distal concept explanations, as well as some common misconceptions associated with these muscles, and much more.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you flex your muscle knowledge!