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/3U9vX8y

Overcoming extreme adversity can often lead to some of life’s greatest rewards, both personally, as well as professionally.

On this episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Westwood Private Fitness Owner, Steve Jordan, who details how a traumatic brain injury nearly took his life but after a miraculous recovery, ultimately, inspired him to become a certified personal trainer through NASM.

His story of overcoming all odds is one you don’t want to miss!

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 episode, he’ll separate fact from fiction, share 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.

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/3f7IkDi

The fitness world is filled with different choices, including what type and brand of gear to buy to help you reach your personal physical goals.

One issue can be deciphering fact from fiction in product reviews.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey, along with featured guest, CSCS, and That Fit Friend Owner, Jake Boly, explore what to look for in reviews, when is the right time to replace your workout shoes, ways to differentiate between brands peddling for dollars versus creating a quality consumer product review, and many more insightful tips for you and your clients! 

To learn more about Jake’s training shoe and apparel resource brand, please visit:

That Fit Friend: https://thatfitfriend.com/ Jake's YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/jakebolytraining/

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3eYWQNs

Piggybacking a recent episode, NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, unpacks another misconception at NASM, this one involving muscular development.

This “NASM-CPT Podcast” explores several different examples of building muscle, using the NASM-OPT Model, similar to other education platforms. Plus, an outline of a big picture plan to obtain excellent hypertrophy outcomes through high endurance activities using the NASM blueprint.

Plus, a quick preview of NASM’s new Physique Coaching and Bodybuilding Coach course and much more!

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/3VAPhNz

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” in conjunction with NASM’s Physique & Bodybuilding Coach launch, host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, IFBB Bikini Pro, and Team LoCoFit Owner, Laurin Conlin.

The two deep dive into several bodybuilding-related topics including how Conlin first became interested in the sport, the true definition of physique coaching, the process and challenges of fat loss cutting for competition, and many other practical applications for success!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3MENWRM

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!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3rLz1LY

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!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3Chte5E

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!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3CwPIB0

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!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3C215zy

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!

The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3RnGsmS