Integrated training, as defined by NASM, is a reconditioning and rehabilitation program that can be used by any client to reach any goal.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores why integrated training is important, some of the pros and cons of integration, as well as some of the potential pitfalls if you don’t use this concept.

Plus, many other tips and useful insight to help expand your personal training knowledge base. 

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It’s mailbag time.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey discusses strength endurance, in relation to the OPT Model.

He defines strength endurance training, cites several traditional strength training exercises, details volume cycles, and much more.

Please keep those questions coming!

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A trendy Hollywood fad is now negatively, and dangerously, impacting people around the country.

In this episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into how a quick weight loss option is hurting diabetics everywhere.

Rick, a Type 2 Diabetic, explains how, and why, there is an Ozempic supply chain shortage because so many are using the prescription drug to simply shed a few unwanted pounds, thus causing an access issue for diabetics everywhere.

Plus, why these people wanting quick fixes to their waistlines usually don’t achieve consistent long-term weight loss success even by taking Ozempic.

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Getting started in your personal training career can cause a wave of different emotions.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, dips into the mailbag to provide support, guidance, and advice for navigating through the early stages of your new career.

Knowledge is power, especially when attempting to become a more well-rounded trainer, despite limited experience in the field. Hopefully, this episode will help you breakthrough some of those nerves.

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There’s no substitute for hard work.

On his way to becoming one of the top personal trainers in the country, Rick Richey had to find his way through life, and purpose for helping others achieve their personal fitness goals.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” the NASM Master Instructor shares his unplugged journey from start, to present, and all places in-between.

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

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Providing feedback, as a personal trainer, for your clients can often be a delicate balance.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores this topic in great depth. He’ll share stories and provide details why he’s a low feedback trainer after the early phases of training, when is the right time to cue, performance bandwidth limits, and several other helpful tips to help enhance your personal fitness career.

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It’s time to hit the mailbag for the first time in 2023.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, explores cervical extension/flexion, and the balances associated. He explains cervical extension, and cervical flexion, details why NASM has evolved this topic in their research studies, and much, much more in this topic-focused presentation.

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Just like that, gyms are more crowded.

With the new year, comes new fitness goals and expectations.

As personal trainers, we must embrace this cause, not become agitated with the potential circumstances when the calendar turns to the first of the year.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores why patience is a virtue, fitness is greater than the gym itself, and how you can possibly turn those January fresh faces into potential new clients.

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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.

Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the physique and bodybuilding world. Become an NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach and you will be delivered your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. https://bit.ly/3WfPwgV

Every workout is broken up into parts.

NASM helps you streamline your plan with a blueprint to achieve your desired results.

In this episode, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details the six portions of a workout: warm up, balance, core, plyometrics, resistance training, and cool down. He also deep dives into components, and sub-components of each, while citing specific examples to help further clarify the steps.

Do miss this educational, and entertaining, “NASM-CPT Podcast” monologue presentation!

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