In this anatomy lesson, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the pectoral and latissimus dorsi muscles, most commonly referred to as simply, the pecs and lats.

This episode focuses on defining these two muscles, best training practices to add strength, and many more insightful knowledge drops.

School is in session on the “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

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The big toe, which is sometimes called, the great toe, is an area which can suffer from a significant lack in range of motion.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey outlines several different assessments with the big toe, why, amongst other joints, it’s often overlooked, self-administered big toe techniques, and many more insightful pointers to help build your training repertoire.

From head to (big) toe, Rick has you covered!

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Pivoting in your personal training career can be tough to navigate, especially when deciding the best time to train outside of being an employee at a corporate gym.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey details seven objectives to consider before making the move, as well as shares several different experiences he encountered as he transitioned his training independently and further established his own personal brand in fitness training.

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In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey deep dives into research done by the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization on rounded head, forward shoulders, protraction – the upper crossed syndrome.

He will explain the three types of patterns: upper crossed syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, and the layered syndrome, as well as many more interesting points taken from this study.

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Sir Isaac Newton’s proposed First Law of Motion in 1687 famously said, ‘A body at rest tends to remain at rest. A body in motion tends to stay in motion.’

Seems straight-forward enough, right?

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey details the physical benefits from increased physical activity.

So don’t sit back and miss your chance to greater understand why motion is lotion!

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Taking vacation as a personal trainer can be a slippery slope, and understandably so, since no one is paying you when you’re not working.

However, unplugging from work, as well as life’s hurdles and speed bumps, is important for several reasons.

In the episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores the mental struggle many in the fitness industry wrestle with when it comes to taking that much-needed vacation. He will also share a few of his personal experiences, how the memories made will be remembered much longer than the money spent, as well as cost-cutting ways to make your trips more affordable.

Take the vacation! Don’t fall victim to this common “trainer trap.”

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NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey details workout timelines and structure for people of all ages who are hoping to see increases in productivity, growth, or simply just maintenance in their fitness lives.

In this episode Rick highlights these guidelines, which have been professionally researched and studied, for people of all ages.

Whether a preschooler, adolescent, adult, or older adult the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has the answers to all your physical activity questions to help keep your body healthy and fit, regardless of your age in this encore presentation!

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Ever wonder how your arm is kept in your shoulder socket?

In this encore presentation, host Rick Richey gets you familiar with the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, what some of the joint actions are, as well as what they do. Plus, a breakdown of the four rotator cuff muscles, and much more.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help answer any questions you may have when it comes to this area of the shoulder.

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It’s time to dip back into Rick’s mailbag of questions to focus on this powerful neuromuscular assessment tool.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details if activation is something which needs to be frequently varied, if it’s best if paired with specific workouts, and several other key breakdowns of this concept of activation.

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Our functional anatomy series continues, this time focusing in on the trapezius, or simply, the trap muscle, that begins at the base of the neck, goes across the shoulders, and extends to the middle of the back.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details the attachment points, the joint actions for each of these muscles, some common causes of soreness in the traps, and many other useful tidbits of information help expand your knowledge base on this broad, flat muscle.

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