Gym injuries can occur, even for NASM Master Instructors.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey shares his personal story of how a barbell exercise this past spring didn’t end so well.

He’ll deep dive into the type of rotator cuff damage occurred, how it negatively impacted his sleep, his frustrations during rehab and ways you can avoid having the same setback.

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Finding fresh leads and growing your client base is essential for new personal trainers.

This process can be tricky to navigate but the “NASM-CPT Podcast” has you covered.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Mark Fisher, co-founder of Mark Fisher Fitness, international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur share three lead-driven marketing concepts, explain the importance of referrals, as well as simple ways to re-connect with potential new clients in your phone, email, or social media contacts.

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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 special encore episode help ensure your spotting is spot on!

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Want to get out in front of a public audience and help spread the word of personal training?

Well, “The NASM-CPT Podcast” is here to help.

On this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into 10 different examples to help you prepare, plan, and execute speaking at fitness conferences.

Rick, who will be presenting at the upcoming IDEA World 2024 conference, helps shares tips on everything from creating your slides to match your time on stage, knowing all the rules and regulations as you prepare your presentation, and why it’s so important (and easy) to network with your peers at these events.

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It’s mailbag time…with a follow up twist.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, focusing in on the complementary workout session and, more specifically, how they are viewed differently in the industry.

Ricks explains how complementary workouts can often be gym-specific, why beginner trainers need to seek out new clients by offering free workouts, and a few other tips for trainers with different experience levels.

Plus, how the little things can go a long ways to building your client base and why it’s important to always share those good training vibes with others.

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Let’s get a grip on lat pull downs, shall we?

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, cites four different specific researched findings on the topic, reviews the different types of lat pull downs, and explains why this question may have more than one correct answer.

Enjoy this personal training knowledge drop from Dr. Richey!

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Nausea is never fun, especially when you’re working out.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores, through researched findings, what can often cause this discomfort - which is more common than you may think.

Plus, how what you eat and drink, or don’t eat and drink, before exercising, can impact your body in a myriad of different ways.

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Personal training and business go hand in hand.

Quite simply, you can’t be a successful trainer if you don’t have a business plan to help supplement it.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, CEO of Superset, and former product lead at Spotify, Airbnb, and Google, Taylor Pemberton.

The two deep dive into a myriad of different topics regarding personal training and business. They discuss how AI is impacting personal trainers, how to build better relationships with your clients, the best payment plan options for both parties, plus several other helpful tips to help you get ahead and stay ahead!

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Simply put, don’t be that person.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, points out his biggest pet peeves of gym goers.

Rick, a gym owner himself, details why it’s important to remember be nice and considerate to one another, to put your weights way, clean up your chalk mess, not use the gym towels on the floor, not be the stinky person at the gym, and other simple rules of etiquette.

Remember, the little things can go a long way to making everyone’s gym experience a good one.

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This episode is the deepest of deep dives on corrective exercises.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Performance University International Owner, and noted author, Nick Tumminello.

The two explore a deep, transparent conversation on some of the missing corrective exercises, as well as what we’re trying to accomplish with correctives, a couple of Rick’s past client stories where he admits he didn’t program correctly, and why the biggest missing corrective exercise can be, exercise.

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