The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey NASM Podcast Network

Lifting asymmetrical loads is one of the most challenging workouts around.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why asymmetrical lifts work your core like no other, the proper techniques to ensure safety and production, how to center your weight lift control, and several other pointers to help expand your expertise as a personal trainer. 
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So, you’re thinking about becoming a fitness presenter?
Well, you’ve come to the right podcast.
In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey takes you through a myriad of ways to get you started and, hopefully, become a regular speaker on the fitness circuit.
From how to grow your fitness knowledge base before presenting, to deciding what you’d like to pursue as a subject matter expert (SME), and starting by presenting to members at your gym, Rick provides the building blocks to help you every step of the way.
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Proper spotting is essential in personal training for several reasons.
Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into why it’s vital to communicate with your client on how you’re spotting them, certain cueing tips, why spotting from the elbows isn’t the best practice, and many more helpful tips on this topic.
Let this encore episode help ensure your spotting is spot on!
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It’s time to put a wrap on postural assessments.
On this episode of the award-winning “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focuses in on pes planus distortion syndrome or, quite simply, flat feet. He will explore what may cause this issue with some of the bigger muscles, why the muscles in the feet may not get stronger, as well as a few examples of foot muscle exercises.
Plus, as always, a few of Rick’s personal pointers which you can execute with your talents to help them reach their personal training goals.
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It’s one of the most discussed topics in the OPT Model in training.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into various types of stabilization workouts like core series, strength balance exercises, and several others to help broaden your personal training knowledge base.
Rick will also share other useful tidbits to help you program a workout.
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We often talk about the weights you’re moving during your workout, or training sessions, but let’s focus in on the wait time between those sets.
In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses the balance between intensity and recovery, as well as cites findings from Brad Schoenfeld, the top hypertrophy researcher/educator and myth buster on the topic.
Plus, a few of Rick’s personal training antidotes, as well!
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