Let’s take a trip back into the mailbag, shall we?

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into the OPT-Model, specifically its step-by-step processes.

Rick explains why he believes the OPT-Model “recipe” needs to be followed as a blueprint to help grow and expand your personal training skill set and background. However, there is also flexibility in each phase and component of a workout within the model. He gives specific examples in this monologue presentation.

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It’s time to get a grip.

More specifically, does adjusting your hand position impact how muscles get worked.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into a series of scenarios to unpack this topic.

This episode will help all personal trainers better understand the importance of movement.

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It’s time for Rick Richey to open his fitness pantry and find a few snacks for consumption.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” the focus is movement – in smaller, yet still effective, samples throughout the day. Rick explains why simplicity is often effective, like walking more, taking the stairs instead of an elevator, and standing at your desk when working can go a long way towards reaching your personal fitness goals.

We promise this episode will leave you satisfied!

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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 episode help ensure your spotting is spot on!

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Our solutions table review series rolls on, this time focusing in on arms fall forward.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey details why this is an excellent test for overhead flexibility, gives examples of follow-up assessments, and many more useful tidbits to help better train your clients.

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Up next in your solutions table review – the anterior pelvic tilt.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explains what the anterior pelvic tilt is, why people have trouble remembering it’s anterior, as well as several other research points, and useful tips for expanding your personal fitness knowledge base.

This is one episode review you don’t want to miss!

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This mailbag episode deep dives into this complicated, and often confusing, topic.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains joint actions, as well as the three planes of motion (sagittal, coronal, and transverse), as well as shares some relatable personal training stories to help further clarify any questions.

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People have different workout routines they believe are best for them.

And that’s perfectly fine.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores why people fight against certain things – like carbs, fat, or gaining weight. They’re really fighting against themselves.

This episode details why fighting against something, without fighting for something, doesn’t get you very far and outlines why it’s so important for people to buy into the journey, not just the destination.

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Let’s dig into the mailbag!

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores if altered reciprocal inhibition alters one’s movement pattern. He also explains what reciprocal inhibition is, as well as co-contraction, what causes undesired postural positioning, and much more.

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Last week’s episode focused on the foot and ankle; this one is all about the knee.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, details how, through the corrective exercise model, the benefits of “smart warmups,” what may cause the knees to knock, how to correct movement compensation, and several other training tips to further your knee knowledge base.

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