Every time you take a step, you’re using your hip flexors.

Learning more about them, you could say, is a step-by-step process.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey focuses in on the two primary muscles, the psoas major and iliacus, as well as explains why he chooses to do hip flexor strengthening with his clients.

Rick will also share personal training stories to help expand your fitness knowledge base!

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On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey clarifies and details a few common misbeliefs which are commonly attached to us here at the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

The NASM Master Instructor will share his thoughts on why there is, at times, some confusion associated with the NASM brand, as well as unpack the reasoning behind our scientific findings and ways we can improve to eliminate any misconceptions about the product.

Get the straight facts from the IDEA World 2022 Trainer of the Year!

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As a personal trainer, you may be providing incredible workouts, but are those workouts designed in the best interest of your clients.

In this episode, host Rick Richey details how to not only design exercise routines but, most importantly, achieve the desired outcomes. The NASM Master Instructor discusses focus techniques, the meaning behind the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely), establishing fitness benchmarks, and much more.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you look SMART(er) while helping your clients reach their personal fitness goals!

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Ever thought about running your own training business?

Well, you’ve come to the right place.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details specific strategies for building a successful client-based business model as an independent trainer.

He’ll help you express the fitness value you provide, blueprints to build your base from the bottom up, concepts to navigate and balance the business aspects of independent training, and several more useful tips!

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NASM is working with partners around the world to help grow, develop, and enhance fitness worldwide.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, NASM Master Trainer, and Delta Motion Academy Trainer, Shaimaa Alsaid, unpack the fitness evolution in Saudi Arabia.

The two explore why movement is the true key to a healthier lifestyle, other positive health and wellness changes Alsaid is seeing in her home country, her partnership with NASM, and much more!

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Never have all six of our incredible NASM Podcast Network hosts appeared on one show together.

Until now.

Join Wendy Batts, Angie Miller, Darlene Marshall, Marty Miller, Ken Miller, and Rick Richey for this unique, in-depth look into health and fitness, as well as a full preview of each hosts’ Optima 2022 virtual presentations.

Get the best of all worlds and check out this one-of-kind presentation with all your favorite NASM hosts and personal trainers!

Don’t forget, Optima 2022 takes place October 13-15. Get all the details here https://www.nasm.org/optima-2022.

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In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey defines periodization, explores research findings on the topic and whether it’s helpful to hypertrophy, as well as why periodization is specifically designed for a long-term workout program.

Plus, what this all means in relation to the OPT Model and much more!

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This topic is an important one to address as many, in their personal training careers, have likely faced these obstacles at one time or another. 

In this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey unpacks CPT imposter syndrome in several ways. He shares personal examples when he experienced these hurdles, details techniques to overcome imposter syndrome, as well as ways to build your confidence as you progress through your career in fitness.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” provide valuable insight to help you through the tough times you may encounter!

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Hypertrophy is defined as, the increase in size of our skeletal muscles. 

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, continues his series on hypertrophy, this time comparing eccentric and concentric.

Rick explains why we’re stronger eccentrically than concentrically, details several researched studies on the topic, shows different in-depth workout examples and applications, and much more!

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Building and growing your client base is a skill, particularly if you train at corporate gyms.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addresses a myriad of different tips and strategies to attract new clients independently. He shares four core concepts to utilize, as well details personal stories from his two-plus decades in the industry of ways to increase your business and brand through the personal service you provide in professionalism and detail.

Let Rick show how the little things can go a long way in your coaching career!

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