The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey
Are you studying to become a personal trainer or just started your training career? NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey takes listeners on an informative and engaging journey to help establish a solid foundation in your fitness path.
Episodes
May 20, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey takes a deep dive into the critical role of sleep in overall health, wellness, and fitness performance. Inspired by his recent study of the Certified Wellness Coach certification and a lively text exchange with his family, Rick uncovers why sleep might be the most underrated element in reaching fitness goals. He debunks the myth that functioning on little sleep is a badge ...
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May 15, 2025 • 25 mins
In this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey takes listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to open a gym—no sugarcoating, just real numbers and honest advice. Building upon his recent conversation with fitness industry mogul Mark Mastrov, Rick brings his own hard-earned experience to the mic, offering practical insights for aspiring gym owners.
Rick breaks down the nitty gritty: how much money you truly need (it’s more...
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May 13, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey sits down with legendary fitness entrepreneur, Mark Mastrov, the visionary behind brands like 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, and UFC Gym. Rick, himself a successful gym owner, seeks inspiration and real-world insights into the challenges and rewards of gym ownership. Mark shares his journey from humble beginnings as a part-time trainer to building global fitness empires, emphasi...
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May 8, 2025 • 19 mins
When the mailbag has questions, we have answers.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses how important tier systems are within personal training services at a gym.
Dr. Richey explains why gyms prioritize three main things: education, time with the company/time as trainer, and your ability to produce clients.
He also deep dives into the three tiers of trainers, why trainers have differ...
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May 6, 2025 • 42 mins
Let’s build some lean muscle.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, fellow NASM CPT and muscle hypertrophy specialist, Chris Parnell, who deep dive into the most effective ways to add strength.
Parnell will share his career path in fitness, overcoming a major health scare, learning under hypertrophy specialist, Brad Shoenfeld, and how he strives to h...
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May 1, 2025 • 18 mins
We all have our favorites, right?
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, digs into the mailbag to talk all things assessments.
Dr. Richey takes you through a series of his favorites (like the overhead squat assessment), as well as explains their validity and why every workout is a form of an assessment.
Plus, a few helpful training tips and stories from his time as an award-winning personal tr...
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April 29, 2025 • 28 mins
We here at the NASM Podcast Network hope our shows inspire you to reach new heights in personal training.
Tevin Cherry is the epitome of inspiration in the industry.
In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Cherry joins host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, to share his incredible fitness journey.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months old, the now-33-year-old NASM-CPT & CNC, now strives to create adaptive exerc...
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April 24, 2025 • 26 mins
Let’s get back to our roots.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, hits rewind on the NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model.
Rick discusses the history of the model, the three levels, as well as the five phases.
Plus, why having a systematic progression in place is so important in helping your clients reach their fitness goals, as well as examples of stabilization exercises for functi...
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April 22, 2025 • 13 mins
Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses.
In this case, all 500 of them.
On this very special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rich Richey, celebrates with you – his loyal audience – 500 episodes on the NASM Podcast Network.
Rick shares his initial podcast email pitch to NASM back in 2019, his nerves and initial uncertainty into this leap of faith, what the show has meant to him, a ...
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April 17, 2025 • 14 mins
Two statements can mean the same thing but can be interpreted in different ways.
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, answers a listener question, from Ricks’ recent “Dealing with Stubborn Clients” episode, to clarify what he’s saying and what he’s relaying – two distinctly different things.
Dr. Richey also details why it’s so important for you to a have plan for your clients’ programming, as...
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April 15, 2025 • 16 mins
Personal trainers work with many different personalities, including stubborn clients.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares a few professional strategies to help you navigate with the strong-willed.
From those who have a hard time pumping the brakes and backing off a bit, to the ones who have been injured before and are fearful of getting hurt again, Rick guides you throu...
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April 10, 2025 • 34 mins
In this special episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, NASM Master Instructor, and diabetic, Rick Richey, is joined by featured guest, Harvard Medical School Endocrinologist, Dr. Bob Gabbay.
The former American Diabetes Association Chief Scientific and Medical Officer shares his insights on a number of mainstream talking points including the specifics of Type 2 Diabetes, what causes insulin resistance, the roles of GLP-1’s, as w...
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April 8, 2025 • 18 mins
When the mailbag asks, we answer.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, discusses how to reach a niche within a niche as a trainer.
He will explore the next steps if you desire to train professional athletes or, in this case, Broadway stars, share stories of how networking with his peers helped him connect, and eventually train, high-level clients.
Plus, many other helpful tips like why high-...
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April 3, 2025 • 22 mins
Let’s jump into April with a dip into the mailbag.
In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, unpacks the NASM flexibility continuum, explores the three different categories of flexibility, the importance of continuing to strengthen strong muscles in balance, and much more insight on the topic to help broaden your knowledge in personal training.
It's a simple equation: you have quest...
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April 1, 2025 • 51 mins
Few in the personal fitness space have achieved what Todd Durkin has in his decorated career.
However, the two-time Trainer of the Year’s success has always been earned, never given.
On this special presentation of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, is joined by Durkin, a renowned business owner, motivational speaker, author, and award-winning podcast host to deep dive into what it takes to ach...
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March 27, 2025 • 16 mins
Let’s crank up the intensity, shall we?
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks all things high-intensity interval training in this monologue presentation.
Rick talks about what makes HIIT workouts so popular, the benefits of the workouts, as well as a few deep dives into the research regarding HIIT workouts and changes in body composition.
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March 25, 2025 • 15 mins
The title says it all.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, gets stepping into why passing on the elevator or escalator, is good for the body.
Dr. Richey, who recently climbed 55 flights of stairs in New Your City as part of an American Heart Association fundraiser, digs into the research on how taking the stairs helps with health risk-reductions, like cardiovascular disease, and several othe...
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March 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Clients show progress or, in some cases, lack of progress, at different levels.
This is one of the challenges of personal trainers.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, addresses this head on.
Rick will discuss the importance of cueing, foam rolling, static stretching, strengthening underactive muscles, following the system of corrective exercise and why it’s all in the detail...
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March 18, 2025 • 17 mins
Let’s get back to the basics.
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, talks sets and reps, tempo, rest, range of motion, and why soreness isn’t necessarily a good indicator if you are going to build muscle.
Rick, of course, explains it all through the NASM model, as well as few pointers from his vast experience in personal training.
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March 13, 2025 • 15 mins
It’s important, as personal trainers, to adapt to your clients’ limitations, whether it be getting older, or simply those pesky aches and pains that can slow us down a bit.
On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, shares a few examples and insights on how to help you pivot, as well.
Dr. Richey will focus on mobility and flexibility training, the importance of foam rolling, and a series of workout...
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