The series rolls on, this time focusing on excessive arching in the low back. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into common compensations which cause low back arch, cites specific NASM research findings from our CPT-7 textbook, as well as concepts to help maintain proper postural positioning. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutr ..read more

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deeps dives into excessive forward lean. He’ll explore the various reasons why this forward lean may occur, different exercises for clients who may experience excessive forward lean and cite researched NASM findings. Plus, as always, a few personal insights and examples from Rick’s well-established career in the personal training industry. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The ..read more

Our dynamic postural assessment series rolls on – this time with a focus on the knees. “NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores how common wear and tear can occur with your clients if they experience knock knees, cites knee valgus examples straight from the CPT-7 textbook, ways to get people out of that knocked knee position, plus shares a few examples on the topic from his well-established training career. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did ..read more

It’s time to start a new mini-series here on the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” focusing on the overactive/under active muscles and posture. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey starts this off with a focus on the feet turning out. He’ll take you through an NASM textbook review, citing researched data, as well as share some of his personal training examples on the topic. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name ..read more

Are you trying to grow your branding but don’t love social media? No problem, we’re here to help. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, James Breese, founder of Strength Matters – a company which specializes in proven strategies to grow your business faster. They’ll deep dive into non-social blueprints for growth, including website build and efficiency, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) pointers, the effectiveness of blog posts and how to pick the correct topic, plus much more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episo ..read more

Mailbag time. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high volume training. Dr. Richey deeps dives into research studies on the topic, shares personal examples from his long-time personal training perspective, and explains how, and why, some develop muscles much faster than others. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Beco ..read more

It’s amazing how the fitness community can bring people together from all parts of the globe. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, just back from a speaking presentation in Serbia, shares several different fitness stories and interactions during his trip to south central European country. Plus, how he was impacted by his worldwide colleagues, headline takeaways from the workout shop, and how not checking a timely email threw the back half of his trip for a loop. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podc ..read more

Proper spotting is essential in personal training is for several different 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. Here’s a refresher course to ensure you’re spotting the best, and safest, way! ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazo ..read more

The “best trainers” aren’t always the best trainers. Confused? Let us explain. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, explains why you don’t have to be the “best trainer” to be the best trainer for your client. He deep dives into why trainers don’t feel they’re “enough” for their clients, why training often goes beyond how well you can write a program, how big social media followings can be irrelevant, and specific examples of ways to become exceptional in your field, while easing self-doubts in the process. ***Your opinion matters! We would l ..read more

One last OPT Model ride. In this final OPT Model iteration, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, talks all things cardio. He explores a myriad of misconceptions with aerobic fitness, different ways to measure intensity, and why many clients feel like cardio work with trainers is taboo.  This episode will also detail a few cardio workouts and assessments, as well as tips and advice for when your clients do these exercises on their own time.  ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener su ..read more