In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, MedFit Founder, Lisa Dougherty.

Lisa is the founder of three separate but linked non-for-profit fitness companies.

The MedFit Network provides a list of qualified Medical Fitness Trainers all over the country to promote their services to those in need. The MedFit Education offers medical fitness specializations to fitness professionals to be able to work with those that have heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. Finally, MedFit Care is the ability for your clients to get a medical fitness prescription to either be able to write off personal training on their taxes or to use a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-taxed dollars on personal training services.

Join the MedFit Network today and save 40% on your first year's annual membership.  Use code NASM40 at checkout! https://medfitnetwork.org/welcome/

Check out the 25+ online medical fitness courses. All MedFit Network members save 30% off courses as a benefit of membership: https://www.medfitclassroom.org/specialist-courses/

Learn more about MedFit Care and all FAQs: http://www.medfitcare.org 

Please join us at our first Medical Fitness Conference since the pandemic at the Los Angeles Athletic Club: https://www.medicalfitnesstour.org/mft2023/

Any questions? Email Lisa Dougherty [email protected]

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After exploring the anterior view in a recent episode, host Rick Richey deep dives into the side, or lateral view of the overhead squat assessment in this “NASM-CPT Podcast.”

The NASM Master Instructor explains his in-depth training techniques with the squat, including four specific movements to look for, a few effective activations, some common compensations, and much more in this episode which you don’t want to miss!

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When in doubt, write it out.

As a personal trainer, it’s vital you stay organized and consistent from one client to another because each has individual fit levels, as well as goals.

In this enlightening encore presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explains why documenting workouts not only allows you a consistent reference point but enables you to stay on task as you progress in your fitness career.

Rick shares personal training experiences, as well as how you can mix and match workouts to fit each individual client.

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As described by NASM – the overhead squat is a dynamic movement assessment. It is the quickest way to gain an overall impression of a client’s functional status.

This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses specifically on the anterior view.

Host Rick Richey explains how he sets people up for the OHSA, some common things you’ll see in the assessment and, most importantly, how to address it once you see it.

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This marks a special milestone for the “NASM-CPT Podcast” as host, Rick Richey, celebrates his 200th episode on the “NASM-Podcast Network” with a deep dive into plantar fasciitis.

Rick explores this common cause of heel pain, the difference between plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciosis, his personal experiences with pain in his feet, prevention techniques, and much more.

Thank you for making out podcast a consistent part of your fitness journey!

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This episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on deep vein thrombosis, or “DVT,” as it’s commonly referred to.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey explains the meaning of deep vein thrombosis, frequent causes, how it can be avoided, and why it’s vital for personal trainers to have a thorough understanding of DVT for not only their clients, but for themselves, as well.

Rick also shares why a recent long flight overseas made him think differently about how he prepares his body for extended travel.

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The “NASM-CPT Podcast” brings you our second show Singapore as host Rick Richey is joined by fellow NASM Master Instructor, Jeremy Ng, from the FIT Summit.

Ng, who speaks multiple languages, details sharing NASM’s vision and practices all over Asia, some of the fitness-related questions he receives when speaking at workshops, some of the challenges he sees teaching in different areas, and much more insightful knowledge about NASM International.

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The “NASM-CPT Podcast” spans the globe as Rick Richey made the 9,500-mile trek from New York City to Singapore for this very special road show.

In this episode, Rick deep dives into key points of discussion from the FIT Summit where he is serving as a panelist. He details fitness changes he sees in the coming decade, specifically the environment, the task, and the individual.

He’ll also discuss the trendy rise of boutique gyms, the evolution of different future business practices, and several other fitness news and notes from around the world.

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Sometimes it’s best to simply, remove and refine.

In this episode, host Rick Richey explains why, as personal trainers, it’s important to streamline what’s most important, and effective, for that individual client. Doing more with less in our training programs and exercise selections is sometimes the best practice to help achieve desired fitness goals.

Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you better understand why “going back to the basics” can be beneficial to everyone.

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In this episode host Rick Richey deep dives into a musculoskeletal disorder research study which has been implemented by the National Academy of the Sports Medicine.

The NASM Master Instructor will focus on several different key findings in the study, including the levels of musculoskeletal disorder, strength, flexibility, and other factors which led to these statistical outcomes.

Expand your fitness knowledge with a little help from the “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

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