Flex Wheeler’s life journey has taken a myriad of different turns, both personally, and professionally.

On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, and Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler, an IFBB Hall of Famer and 4-time Arnold Classic Champion, deep dive into Wheeler’s background in this transparent, vulnerable, and inspiring conversation.

From starting his bodybuilding career at the age of 13, his deep-rooted friendship with former NASM owner Neal Spruce, to how blood clots and kidney failure led to his right leg being partially amputated, and how he hopes his story will inspire others.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

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A cluster set is a set that’s divided into several mini sets, with small intra-set, built in rest periods.

On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, explores the discovery, and evolution, of cluster sets. He’ll also deep dive into why he believes personal trainers need to incorporate them into your training, examples of a few sets he likes to use, and much more!

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, often referred to as “ADHD,” is a medical condition caused by brain differences that affect attention and behavior in specific ways.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM-PES, CES & CPT, Jeff Kreil, deep dive into youth with ADHD, and how consistent exercise can provide various benefits.

Jeff, who has a child with ADHD, deep dives further into the impetus behind his pursuit of this focus, as well some of the researched findings, and much more!

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Sometimes, life just happens.

We’ve all encountered the unexpected at one time or another, and it may have impacted a scheduled workout session.

So, what is the best way to handle these curveballs as personal trainers?

On this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the best practices for consistently tardy clients, why sending a calendar invite for all your sessions can be an effective strategy, general rules around cancellation policies, how to handle charging for sessions, and a few personal experiences which may help you navigate your own similar roadblock in the future. 

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This mailbag question requires a little deeper dive than most.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, “Better Than Fine” podcast host, and NASM CWC, and CPT, Darlene Marshall, unpack the delicate topic of weight loss.

They’ll discuss how, and why, this case easily triggers emotions, the best practices when dealing with clients, as well as share personal stories about the push back they’ve received when discussing weight loss, and much more from this open-ended subject matter. 

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The mailbag takes us across the pond to the UK for a question about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in OPT programing.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into this multi-faceted question exploring how to facilitate programs into the OPT Model’s concept, incorporating HIIT training throughout your protocols, and many more tips on how you can help your clients reach their goals, not only through the workout, but the NASM education you’re providing, as well. 

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The NASM Podcast Network is excited to announce our newest addition to the lineup, the “Peak Physique Podcast” hosted by Andre Adams which premieres October 18th wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey is joined by Adams, an NASM Master Trainer, and IFBB Olympian Physique Athlete, to discuss the key concepts behind the show, the focus on continued research and education, as well as a few of the key ingredients Andre plans to bring to the bodybuilding community through the “Peak Physique Podcast.”

We are beyond excited to launch and provide another show for you, our amazing NASM audience!

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Time to check the mailbox.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into stretch strengthening cycle and force-velocity curve. He will start by defining both, then transition into how the stretch-shortening cycle differs from the force-velocity curve, plus add his personal touch of examples on the topic.

NASM’s Performance Enhancement Course is predicated on these two topics so enjoy the knowledge drop courtesy of Dr. Richey.

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The title pretty much sums it up.

It’s a question many ask, but few know the answer to. So, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is here to drop knowledge on just how low…you should go.

In this exclusive encore episode, he separates fact from fiction, shares personal experiences with this dynamic strength exercise, the importance of ankle and hip mobility, and well several other useful tips to help you, and your clients, better understand this burning question.

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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.

Be sure to catch this encore presentation!

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