Let’s get a grip on its strength and longevity.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, goes straight to the research on how hand grip strength impacts chances of cardiovascular disease in our lifespan.

He’ll cite specific examples on the topic from his long-tenured career as a personal trainer, why strength is considered longevity, being stronger is also associated with longevity, and much more.

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It’s time for a little chalk talk.

We all know chalk can make quite the mess at the gym, but does it serve a benefit to those you train?

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and gym owner, Rick Richey, addresses why people love chalk so much and what is its purpose at the gym.

In this monologue presentation, Rick discusses how chalk helps reduce moisture by absorbing sweat, prevents blisters and tears (especially for gymnasts), and the importance of improving your grip strength.

Lastly, if you do use chalk, please take the time to clean up after yourself.

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One fitness myth is the more core exercises you do, the less belly fat you’ll have. It’s simply not true.

So, what are the benefits of working your core?

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the topic explaining why core stability can reduce back pain, increase balance, and many more useful training tips to enhance your fitness knowledge base.

Plus, why your diet is essential to enhancing that desired six-pack, plus why people who practice stability training have less fear of movement, and much more in this special presentation!

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Personal training is an art.

So, too, is establishing and building your client base.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details several different strategies to help keep your schedule booked with training sessions.

Rick reviews the results of a recent survey he sent out on social media asking for examples of how establish a strong list of clients.

From being persistent, to asking for referrals and, maybe most importantly, providing results, these examples, and more, are ones you’ll want to learn more about.

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If his clients have questions, Rick Richey has answers.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Dr. Richey addresses if there’s a correlation between soreness and building muscle.

The NASM Master Instructor answers the question directly, as well as provides clarity, through researched findings, on a few of the misconceptions attached to the topic.

Plus, the importance of knowing your own limitations and listening to your body to maximize your workouts.

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Sciatica and piriformis are very similar pain symptoms.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the different types of discomfort each may present along the nerve pathway, the risk factors for both, the importance of consistent, full-body exercises, and several other helpful tips on the topic.

Enjoy this in-depth monologue presentation straight from Rick’s mailbag!

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Big or small, it’s all in the details as a personal trainer.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses why it’s important to emphasize regular movement throughout the day.

He also deep dives into the importance of prioritizing your movements, mixing up your workouts, navigating through what clients, as well as what they don’t, and many more useful tips to help tighten up your coaching techniques.

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Let’s have a “heady” conversation about exercise and the brain.

See what we did there?

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explores the five cortices of the brain and how consistent exercise add immense value to the ‘ole thinker.

Dr. Richey breaks down the five, which are all named after the part of the skull, and each offer unique functions which process different things. Plus, a full breakdown of the “FPOTB” acronym, which is the first letter of the first word of the cortices used, and a clever way to help keep your knowledge of the topic on point.

So, get ready to exercise your brain with this monologue presentation from Dr. Richey.

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It’s common for people to get caught up in the loss of muscle, as well as the loss of bone.

In this episode, let’s separate some facts from fiction.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into researched findings and the programs that they wrote regarding resistance training.

Dr. Richey will also break explore some of the stigmas with strength training, how social media can somewhat skew reality on the benefits, how strength training can be readily available to everyone, and much more.

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Sometimes in life we want something…but we really don’t want it.

You’re simply being ambivalent.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, provides ways for you to overcome this in your personal training practices.

He will help you with working through fitness pitfalls with your clients when they’re in the ambivalence stage, being honest with what’s “really going on,” examining if your client truly wants to change, or simply stay the same, and much many more useful practices.

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