Are you studying to become a personal trainer or just started your training career? NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey takes listeners on an informative and engaging journey to help establish a solid foundation in your fitness path.
We all have our favorites, right? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, digs into the mailbag to talk all things assessments. Dr. Richey takes you through a series of his favorites (like the overhead squat assessment), as well as explains their validity and why every workout is a form of an assessment. Plus, a f…
We here at the NASM Podcast Network hope our shows inspire you to reach new heights in personal training. Tevin Cherry is the epitome of inspiration in the industry. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Cherry joins host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, to share his incredible fitness journey. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine mo…
Let’s get back to our roots. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, hits rewind on the NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model. Rick discusses the history of the model, the three levels, as well as the five phases. Plus, why having a systematic progression in place is so important in helping your clients re…
Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses. In this case, all 500 of them. On this very special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rich Richey, celebrates with you – his loyal audience – 500 episodes on the NASM Podcast Network. Rick shares his initial podcast email pitch to NASM back in 2019, his nerves a…
Two statements can mean the same thing but can be interpreted in different ways. In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, answers a listener question, from Ricks’ recent “Dealing with Stubborn Clients” episode, to clarify what he’s saying and what he’s relaying – two distinctly different things. Dr. Richey also det…
Personal trainers work with many different personalities, including stubborn clients. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares a few professional strategies to help you navigate with the strong-willed. From those who have a hard time pumping the brakes and backing off a bit, to the ones who ha…
In this special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and diabetic, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Harvard Medical School Endocrinologist, Dr. Bob Gabbay. The former American Diabetes Association Chief Scientific and Medical Officer shares his insights on a number of mainstream talking points including the spec…
When the mailbag asks, we answer. On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses how to reach a niche within a niche as a trainer. He will explore the next steps if you desire to train professional athletes or, in this case, Broadway stars, share stories of how networking with his peers helped him connect, and …
Let’s jump into April with a dip into the mailbag. In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks the NASM flexibility continuum, explores the three different categories of flexibility, the importance of continuing to strengthen strong muscles in balance, and much more insight on the topic to help …
Few in the personal fitness space have achieved what Todd Durkin has in his decorated career. However, the two-time Trainer of the Year’s success has always been earned, never given. On this special presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by Durkin, a renowned business owner, motivational spe…
Let’s crank up the intensity, shall we? On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high-intensity interval training in this monologue presentation. Rick talks about what makes HIIT workouts so popular, the benefits of the workouts, as well as a few deep dives into the research regardin…