At one time or another, we’ve asked ourselves, ‘What’s our purpose?’

Maybe, it’s as you’re making your way through your personal training career.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, unpacks how you can find the fulfillment and flourish in the field. He’ll explain why it’s important to dig deep and ‘find your why,’ explore how you can impact other people’s lives both physically, and mentally, deep dive into why it’s important to find your ‘what’s next,’ and several other helpful points as you try to discover your purpose in the fitness space.

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Let’s take a few minutes to test to test your knowledge – with Dr. Rick Richey providing the questions.

Don’t worry, this quiz will only be self-graded.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick provides a quick verbal Q&A session, or a game show, on anatomical directions and planes of motion.

Use this as an opportunity to enhance your knowledge base, or re-affirm your educational background!

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3Z7gnhn

Pets make us feel good and improve our lives in several different ways.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, deep dives into the research to explain how, and why, pets positively impact our daily physical activity, how fury friends can increase long-term health for senior pet owners, as well as increase social skills and interactions for people of all ages.

This episode on the power of pets is one you don’t want to miss!

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Opening a gym can be exhilarating, as well as scary.

It can be rewarding, but also humbling.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and gym owner, Rick Richey pulls back the curtain with the hard facts and what’s involved in this business venture.

He’ll discuss how to start the process, if it’s even financially viable for your lifestyle, how much to charge members and clients, hidden startup costs to be aware of, some of Rick’s personal experiences as a gym owner, and much more.

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Procrastination can be a problem.

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been guilty at one point or another.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares his personal experiences as to why, at times, he has been prone to putting things off and not prioritizing the priorities.

He will also detail ways to stay organized in your personal training career, why it’s essential to set reminders, and why it’s always important to set the right example, and lead by example, especially if you’re a gym owner.

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To row or not to row: that is the question.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dips back into his ever-popular mailbag to deep dive into upright rows.

He shows how to perform these rows, defines and explains the possible benefits, as well as drawbacks, and discusses why this exercise may be beneficial to some clients, in moderation, but not all clients.

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Here at NASM, we like to present you with options.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Joe Drake, Axion Fitness Academy Founder, deep dive into the two options now provided for certification - NASM Personal Trainer Certification (NCCA Exam), and new, NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (open book exam).

The two will also explore how this impacts the industry, as well as the Axiom Fitness and the NASM Academic partnership.

Same course, same content. The journey is the same from purchase. You have the power of choosing the exam option that fits your needs!

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Personal training isn’t for everyone.

It comes with its own set of unique challenges and, occasionally roadblocks, but it can be rewarding in so many ways if you’re willing to continue do the long and windy road.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey unpacks techniques to help manage your expectations, personal stories of his own “growing pains” in the industry, as well as why sales is often the breaking point when navigating your way through the ranks of personal training.

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/459vclF

Occupational burnout is common is common in all careers, including personal training.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores a myriad of different strategies to help stay fresh in your fitness career, including taking time off, learning something new to expand your client offering, finding a mentor to help with your work/life balance, and many more.

Make sure to bookmark this episode to keep as a refresher in the future, as well!

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3OT2zng

 It’s time to stretch your muscles, as well as your mind.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks what to stretch, the proper stretching assessments, how to practice and apply them, as well as few relatable stories on the topic from his storied career in personal training.

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3OL5wpV