Have you considered opening your own gym but don’t where to start when considering the risk/reward?

With Optima 2021 coming up later in October, we decided to turn back the clock about a year for NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey’s 2020 Optima presentation on getting started in the process when you may not even know where to start.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick shares personal experiences and an array of tips to consider as a gym owner including what kind of training facility is best suited for you, various financing iterations, acquiring a loan, navigating an equity share, and much more!

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In this episode, host Rick Richey dips back into his social media mailbox to address a specific question regarding proper bench press technique.

The NASM Master Instructor addresses personal trainers coaching their clients to arch their backs when on the bench. Rick will detail why keeping a neutral spine is important in all phases of your workout, why limiting your range of motion allows you to produce more strength, how back arching can put you in a weakened position, plus more.

Find out why it’s best to bench arching those backs! 

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

In this episode, 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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Understanding joint movement is extremely important to broadening your overall fitness knowledge base.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explains exactly what happens at the joint level. Discussion points include the three types of joint movements, movement principles with arthrokinematics, and much more in this detailed presentation.

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Last summer, Rick’s fellow NASM Master Instructor and “Strong Mind. Strong Body” host Angie Miller sat down with Kelsey Wells, NASM CPT, and Fitness Influencer, for a transparent, thought-provoking conversation on women’s health and wellness. 

Wells, a SWEAT trainer, and creator of PWR workout programs, detailed how and why she chose a career in fitness, her real-life struggles with postpartum anxiety and depression, turning her personal pressure into personal acceptance, and much more.

Great insight and information on women’s health and wellness from two of the best!

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Recently there's been a shift in emphasis towards physique and body building in the fitness world.

Why is that the case?

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by NASM Master Trainer, and IFBB Professional Athlete, Andre Adams to discuss a myriad of topics around physique training including the specific science involved, the globalization of the sport, training, and nutrition tips, and why it’s important to start muscular development early.

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While high intensity interval training (HIIT) is not new to our industry, there are still many fitness professionals who may welcome a refresher or update on the science behind and benefits associated with this popular type of training. Using bodyweight, bands, and towels, participants will experience different work to rest programming options to maximize outcomes.

So, if you have clients who want to lose fat, increase strength, and enhance aerobic and anaerobic capacity (and who doesn’t?), you will not want to miss Rick’s hands-on workshop from Optima 2020.

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In this episode, Rick answers a listener’s question dealing specifically with altered reciprocal inhibition and synergistic dominance.

The NASM Master Instructor shows detailed examples of how reciprocal inhibition can become altered and why that’s problematic, insight into the length-tension relationship, plus many more useful tips to further enhance your personal training knowledge.

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Rick was joined by special guest Jake Olson. In 2017, Jake inspired the sports world as the long snapper for the USC football team. While extra points in a football game aren't usually a big deal, this one was, as Olson is legally blind. 

But that wasn't the start of his inspiring journey and it certainly isn't the end. Jake discussed the cancer that took his eyesight, his journey with USC, what inspired him to become an NASM-CPT, and much more.

We promise Olson will inspire you to get the most out of yourself and the clients you train!

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Supplementation is a vital aspect of performance at all fitness levels.

In this episode, host Rick Richey, along with featured guest Kat Barefield, NASM Master Instructor, and Registered Dietician, examine why this process is so important, particularly with professional athletes who train at an elite level.

They will also explore common nutritional missteps for young adults, a complete breakdown of macronutrients, how caffeine can serve as an effective ergogenic aid, and many more insightful tips!

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