Our muscle development series continues with a closer look into long versus short positions.

In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey explores a handful of studies, details why these findings may not be considered law due to their small sample size, as well as cites his own personal training examples on the matter.

Don’t miss this latest hypertrophy topic-based installment!

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The hypertrophy-based lesson series continues on this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast” with a focus on stretching between your workout sets. 

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey deep dives into topic-specific research studies, explains why stretching between sets is not only beneficial for muscle thickness, but your one rep max, as well.

It’s not a stretch to say you won’t want to miss the latest hypertrophy session from Dr. Richey!

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We all like to push our bodies in a quest to achieve desired fitness goals.

But when is enough, enough?

In this episode host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details the slippery slope of overtraining. He unpacks and defines, overreaching, why it’s vital to listen to our bodies after intense workouts, common signs of overtraining, and much more.

So, take a break from that workout and re-charge your body, and mind, with the “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

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Rick Richey has once again dipped into the mailbag to deep dive into the correct, and most effective, way to craft your resume.

The NASM Regional Master Instructor unpacks discusses different types of professional summaries, the best way to stack the information in order of importance, and why it’s important to share a little bit about you, personally, as well.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. So let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help get your fitness career ahead of the competition!

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It’s time to flex those muscles with a follow-up episode on hypertrophy.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey, details needed downtime between sets through analysis breakdown. He unpacks some topic-related conflicting research, shares specific personal examples from his 20+ years of training, and explains why evidence-based findings on topics like this gives us the accurate assessment when advising your clients.

All this, plus much more, in this “NASM-CPT Podcast!”

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This episode details atherosclerosis which is, quite simply, the buildup of plaque.

Host Rick Richey, focuses in on what causes that buildup: cholesterol or inflammation? In reality, it’s both, but the NASM Master Instructor cites specific researched data and takes you inside the arteries with detailed examples of how we can control our systemic inflammation through not only diet, but physical activity and a movement lifestyle.

This “NASM-CPT Podcast” you won’t want to miss!

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This dip into Rick Richey’s mailbag deals specifically with how, you as a personal trainer, handle transitioning from one location, or in this case state, to another with your current clients, while still moving forward to building a new base at your future location.

The long-time NASM Master Instructor, and host, explores how to develop a short-term, meaningful training practice, as well as guides you through practices to establish success for yourself and your present clients before you move.

An honest and transparent client-trainer relationship is vital to both parties. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help set you up for success!

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The late American educator, Malcolm Knowles, made the theory of andragogy synonymous to adult education.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast, host Rick Richey takes Knowles’ six principles of andragogy and turns them into a fitness variation and what that means to your clients.

He will also share several relatable stories, as well as Rick’s unique fitness perspective on adult learning to help you better understand ways to reach your client’s goals.

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In this episode, host Rick Richey dips back into his social media mail bag to share his thoughts on, what he believes, are the three key components or elements in personal training.

The NASM Master Instructor not only details this trio and why, but also provides further context through relatable, experiences from his two decades in personal training.

Lastly, congrats to you, Rick, on recently being named the 2022 “IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year!”

Thank you for inspiring others in the fitness world.

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Knowledge is strength.

So, this “NASM-CPT Podcast” focuses on getting those muscles bigger and, specifically, the correct way to train to make that happen.

NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey explores Dr. Brad Schoenfeld’s research on the topic, as well as explains why his findings have changed how NASM provides content on muscle growth.

We’ll help you get the facts straight once and for all!

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