It’s inevitable, not every client you train will be the right fit. So how should you, as a personal trainer, address this? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, reaches back in the mailbag on this tricky topic. He discusses why an open dialogue and you, the trainer, asking the right questions could help lead to a resolution, how asking your client to schedule with a wellness coach may be beneficial, and why setting a date to officially end...

So, you’re thinking about making a career change? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, helps transition you through some of the uncertainty, and fears, of pivoting into a non-traditional leap into the fitness industry. Hear plenty of insider tips on making the leap, a few details to consider before your pivot, and why it’s vital to get certified in advance of your move. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now...

Are you just starting your personal training journey, and not entirely sure if the traditional gym environment is the right place for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides 10 options if you’d like to continue training, but the gym may not be the right vibe for you – for one reason or another. From pursuing work as a physical therapy assistant, to exploring a hospital fitness facility, to...

It’s time to dip back into Dr. Richey’s mailbag with a question which will hopefully help you stretch your knowledge base as a personal trainer. See what we did there? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to tight muscles, explains why finding the right intensity of the stretch is so vital, cites detailed research findings for a better understanding, plus personal examples on the topic from Rick’s...

This topic is a personal one to host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, who is a diabetic. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick, along with featured guest, NASM CES & PES, and clinical researcher, Dr. Scott Cheatham, unpack the hot, and controversial, topic of cosmetic weight loss. They explore the evidence-based findings of Cheatham, and other subject matter experts, of these GLP-1 class of medications, why people who really don’t need these prescriptions are able to...

Sometimes, for one reason or another, it just doesn’t feel right. As new personal trainers, gyms simply don’t fit or meet our needs. On this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into some of the obstacles involved when finding the place which makes the most sense for you, especially if you are balancing kid’s schedules and other family obligations. Plus, a handful of other tips, including being willing to compromise a bit, to help get your personal...

It’s a question many personal trainers have asked themselves. The work-vacation schedule can be a delicate, and often difficult, one to balance. On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details some strategies to allow yourself a break, while also keeping in sync with your clients – especially around popular holidays for down time. Plus, ways to take some time off for yourself around the shorter, summer holiday calendar, as well. Did you hear?...

In the simplest form, it’s quite simple. We want people to want to be more fit. In the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focuses in on why new year’s resolutions are so important, why many don’t believe in them, why it’s key to celebrate the small success rate, compared to the larger fail rate, and why it’s important to focus on what you can, not what you can’t, as a personal trainer. Get your 2024 started right with this episode! Did you hear? The most...

Ever wonder how your arm is kept in your shoulder socket? In this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey gets you familiar with the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, what some of the joint actions are, as well as what they do. Plus, a breakdown of the four rotator cuff muscles, and much more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help answer any questions you may have when it comes to this area of the shoulder in the special holiday bonus presentation!

Consistency is a key ingredient to many aspects of our lives, including fitness. In this holiday bonus episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses a myriad of ways to help build greater consistency with your clients. He’ll explore different coaching steps like planning ahead, celebrating successes, prioritizing your top goals, and many more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help set you up for success in your personal training journey!

Fitness is a dimension of wellness. In this holiday bonus 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!

Pivoting in your personal training career can be tough to navigate, especially when deciding the best time to train outside of being an employee at a corporate gym. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey details seven objectives to consider before making the move, as well as shares several different experiences he encountered as he transitioned his training independently and further established his own personal brand in fitness training. Enjoy this special...

The greatest benefits from a workout aren’t from the workout itself, but the recovery period after the workout. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Jackson Corley, Incrediwear Holdings, Inc. Founder, discuss the science-based approach behind the project which leads to increased blood flow, how long it takes for the product to work, and Corley’s near-death experience which led him to the creation of the Incrediwear brand. Did...

Someone who is pregnant is most likely preparing for the most physically taxing event of their lives. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Carolyn Appel, PROnatal Fitness Director of Education, deep dive into approaching fitness during pregnancy, common misconceptions about prenatal training, understanding the demands of the body while training before, and after pregnancy, navigating different obstacles through the trimesters, and much more....

The personal trainer-client relationship is a unique one. On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into clients only interested in training once a week. He’ll discuss why time and finances play a large role in how often people train, suggestions for trainers on ways to balance these situations, why it’s so important for individuals to work out on their own in between sessions, and why it’s crucial to learn more about what their goals...

This holiday bonus 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 in this encore presentation!

From founding Legion, to his best-selling books, national appearances, and popular podcast, Mike Matthews has found unparalleled success in the supplement space. But it’s his personal journey which makes his professional achievements so unique. On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, sits down with Matthews for an in-depth discussion on how his early days as a trainer and coach evolved into how his science-based approaches and strategies to...

This “NASM CPT Podcast” is all about nutrition. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician, Dr. Brad Dieter, explore a myriad of topics in and around having a better understanding of eating a healthy and balanced diet. They’ll discuss protein, nutrition fads and their longevity, healthy weight loss advice and tips, and much more valuable nutrition-focused content. Did you hear? The most trusted name...

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...

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...

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. Did you hear? The most...

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!” Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the...

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...

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...

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. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an...