On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, doubles down a previous topic, and question from the mailbag, with concerns from women not wanting to get too big.

Rick details how to take different approaches in training to help curb these feelings, why it’s important to work with clients, not against them, as well as tips on how to address it when you see it coming, and much more in this mailbag sequel. 

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This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on how moving side to side can help move your fitness forward.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guests, Brrrn Co-Founders Johnny Adamic, and Jimmy T. Martin, explore all facets of lateral training, why slides boards have become so popular with all different fitness enthusiasts, building and developing their unique Brrrn brand, and much more!

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It’s a question many fitness professionals have fielded when helping their clients strive to reach their personal goals.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into this topic with a detailed exploration of where this fear may come from, the impact of testosterone – especially in males, why we often try to mirror other body types, as well as a number of myths surrounding this question of size and resistance training.

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Rick Richey is here to separate fact from fiction.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick deep dives into the notion that, ‘NASM workouts are boring.’ There are whispers, and opinions, of this notion and this episode.

He explains what part of the workout most find to be “boring,” why it’s on you, the fitness professional, not be boring, and why having a specific, detailed plan in place for each of your clients can’t often alleviate these concerns with boredom.

We do know one thing; you won’t find this podcast boring!

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How could your right foot turning out potentially lead to left shoulder issues?

This was a question brought to the attention of Rick Richey.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick unpacks this model, defines some key terminology in exercise science, as well as answers the question about a turned-out right foot possibly impacting the opposite shoulder.

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One-third of the deaths in the United States are from cardiovascular disease.

This “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses in on how to keep your heart healthy. Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details, through researched findings, all the positives of cardio, resistance, and combined exercises to help keep that essential organ healthy and pumping. 

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Integrated training, as defined by NASM, is a reconditioning and rehabilitation program that can be used by any client to reach any goal.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores why integrated training is important, some of the pros and cons of integration, as well as some of the potential pitfalls if you don’t use this concept.

Plus, many other tips and useful insight to help expand your personal training knowledge base. 

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It’s mailbag time.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey discusses strength endurance, in relation to the OPT Model.

He defines strength endurance training, cites several traditional strength training exercises, details volume cycles, and much more.

Please keep those questions coming!

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A trendy Hollywood fad is now negatively, and dangerously, impacting people around the country.

In this episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into how a quick weight loss option is hurting diabetics everywhere.

Rick, a Type 2 Diabetic, explains how, and why, there is an Ozempic supply chain shortage because so many are using the prescription drug to simply shed a few unwanted pounds, thus causing an access issue for diabetics everywhere.

Plus, why these people wanting quick fixes to their waistlines usually don’t achieve consistent long-term weight loss success even by taking Ozempic.

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Getting started in your personal training career can cause a wave of different emotions.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dips into the mailbag to provide support, guidance, and advice for navigating through the early stages of your new career.

Knowledge is power, especially when attempting to become a more well-rounded trainer, despite limited experience in the field. Hopefully, this episode will help you breakthrough some of those nerves.

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