Group personal training isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the benefits, and drawbacks, of group training.

Rick provides a blueprint to help you, and your clients, get the most out of these workouts, as well details pricing options, branding strategies, teaser concepts to bring them back to the next group session, as well as why group personal training is becoming more popular in the fitness community.

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As a personal trainer, it’s never a bad time for a self-review focusing specifically on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats – commonly referred to as a SWOT Analysis.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into all four of the categories focusing in on you and your business. Let this episode help better guide you and your personal brand, as well as increase client acquisition and retention.

This is one Dr. Richey knowledge drop you won’t want to miss!

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Introduction to program design is simply understanding there is an organizational structure of exercise with appropriate volume and intensity which helps personal trainers get specific fitness and performance-based outcomes.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the practices which go into the structure of the workouts, provides examples of long-term

fitness goal blueprints to share with clients, as well as monthly and annual programs which details each day of the week and the coinciding exercies to train certain need areas.

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This episode deals specifically with aspects that we need to understand based on scientific principle, as well as build and create with principles you can employ to develop programming, exercise, and content from evidence-based principles.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details evidence-based practices, discusses fundamental evidence based on assessments, why we need fundamental program designs, coaching techniques to help clients achieve fitness goals, as well as the warning signs with certain behavior changes.

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Reciprocal inhibition is not only a means of flexibility as seen in the OPT Model, it’s also very helpful when it comes to preferentially getting certain muscles to work better.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores everything in and around reciprocal inhibition, as well as techniques for practicing protracting and retracting muscles, and much more!

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A morning coffee for many is as consistent as the sun rising in the east.

A little java jumpstart can go a longways.

Now let’s dive a little deeper into that cup of Joe and discuss the advantages.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the common close relationship between personal trainers and coffee, recent scientific findings which state coffee may reduce inflammatory and stress-related diseases, as well as several different types of cancer.

So, grab your favorite cup and enjoy this knowledge drop from a true coffee lover himself.

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Gym injuries can occur, even for NASM Master Instructors.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey shares his personal story of how a barbell exercise this past spring didn’t end so well.

He’ll deep dive into the type of rotator cuff damage occurred, how it negatively impacted his sleep, his frustrations during rehab and ways you can avoid having the same setback.

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Finding fresh leads and growing your client base is essential for new personal trainers.

This process can be tricky to navigate but the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has you covered.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Mark Fisher, co-founder of Mark Fisher Fitness, international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur share three lead-driven marketing concepts, explain the importance of referrals, as well as simple ways to re-connect with potential new clients in your phone, email, or social media contacts.

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Proper spotting is essential in personal training is essential for several 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.

Let this special encore episode help ensure your spotting is spot on!

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Want to get out in front of a public audience and help spread the word of personal training?

Well, “The NASM-CPT Podcast” is here to help.

On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into 10 different examples to help you prepare, plan, and execute speaking at fitness conferences.

Rick, who will be presenting at the upcoming IDEA World 2024 conference, helps shares tips on everything from creating your slides to match your time on stage, knowing all the rules and regulations as you prepare your presentation, and why it’s so important (and easy) to network with your peers at these events.

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