This “NASM-CPT Podcast” digs deep into the data to determine if static stretching can alleviate pain.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey explores several studies around the topic, including how consistent static stretching over the course of a month can decrease neck, and shoulder pain, as well improve neck function.

Plus, a few of Rick’s useful tidbits to help further your personal training knowledge base.

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It’s often asked, ‘Does static stretching increase range of motion?’

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey addresses that question, cites in-depth studies on the topic, how long the stretch lasts, as well as shares a couple of his unique stories and experiences on the topic from his vast personal training background.

We promise – no stretching the truth here!

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Get ready for your free history lesson, courtesy of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Natalia Petrzela, historian, noted author, and public speaker, explore and detail the history of fitness culture in this unique exploratory discussion.

Petrzela takes you through the early eras of fitness, and its influencers, all the way up to modern day, how exercise has expanded from strictly physical fitness into mental health, community, mindfulness, and more.

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We keep it (foam) rolling along this week on this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

Host Rick Richey compares these two forms rollers – which serve to relieve muscle tightness, inflammation, and soreness. He also cites numerous studies regarding vibrating foam rollers increasing range of motion, his personal experiences with both devices, and much more!

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This episode will hopefully get you rolling. Specifically, foam rolling.

“NASM-CPT Podcast” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into a meta-analysis of foam rolling and stretching. He shares the overall importance of the self-administered deep tissue massage, explores scientific researched findings on the topic, and much more unique insight and perspective.

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This “NASM-CPT Podcast” has a unique Egyptian theme.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks his week-long visit to Egypt where he spoke at the Gold’s Gym (an NASM partner) conference. He shares all the unique adventures he and his family experienced, as well as NASM’s worldwide content distribution, and other fitness insight he provided during his overseas stay. 

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Sir Isaac Newton’s proposed First Law of Motion in 1687 famously said, ‘A body at rest tends to remain at rest. A body in motion tends to stay in motion.’

Seems straight-forward enough, right?

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey details the physical benefits from increased physical activity.

So don’t sit back and miss your chance to greater understand why motion is lotion!

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Fitness is a dimension of wellness.

In this episode, host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Dr. Mallory Fox, NASM-MT, CES, PES, and CWC, help define fitness from wellness, provide important trainer-client tips, and who to seek out for advice from professionals who are skilled in other dimensions of wellness.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help lead you down the road to bettering your wellness journey!

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Inflation is causing many of us to pivot, in both our spending habits, and pricing habits given our current economic pivot.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey discusses when the right time is, if there even is a right time, to charge more as a personal trainer. He’ll also detail the best way to tell your clients

you’re increasing their rate, how to handle resistance from this decision, why you may not lose clients if you decide to raise prices, and much more. Rick helps navigate this tricky, but sometimes inevitable, aspect of the fitness training career. 

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On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, doubles down a previous topic, and question from the mailbag, with concerns from women not wanting to get too big.

Rick details how to take different approaches in training to help curb these feelings, why it’s important to work with clients, not against them, as well as tips on how to address it when you see it coming, and much more in this mailbag sequel. 

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