<p><em>Enjoy this special preview episode of the Fitness and Wellness Masterclass powered by NASM. Subscribe to the show </em><a href="https://anchor.fm/fitnessandwellness"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Being a little low on water is a bigger deal than most people think. In this episode of The Fitness and Wellness Masterclass presented by NASM, you'll hear all about the research to prove it, plus a physiology review to explain why even a 2% deficit can affect mental and physical well-being.</p><p>Want to earn CEUs/CECs for listening to this podcast? You're in luck! Click here to find out how you can. https://nasm.co/37s7YfQ</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host Rick Richey is joined by fellow NASM Master Instructor Tony Ambler-Wright for a discussion on dynamic functional warm-ups and training with elastic resistance.</p><p>Have you heard about the newest specialization that was announced at Optima? With the new Virtual Coaching Specialization, NASM provides you with all the knowledge you need to succeed in a digital world. Coach clients online today. https://nasm.co/2FMi3IS&nbsp;</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM Master Instructor and host of the NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey, is joined by special guest Brian Sutton to discuss the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) Model. The two will look at where the model has been, where it is going, and why it's so important to the success of trainers.</p> <p>Hear more from both Brian and Rick. Join us at this year’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/optimaonline?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZX0CITLOlWKFxc8rgICiHR9MW8b1bJXgVj6GfV0Ko-md81jazqrQS_jdfkUz4S0_y91kS06PTSrje82g-XjCLYDdjCvc0ji0yYvc6_cNRlXWpVA0oc9miABAhhE5AU7umVok9Fxvp8iSRVHCwXn1407dnN4jNzt2hxSYragcd--IFEOyUW4S-Yyv023AtrsWqc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#OptimaOnline</a> Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today before it's too late! <a href="https://nasm.co/3iBqELQ?fbclid=IwAR0GI-n7Di2vCyrXcTdX2eW6kNcqkj4_pRRSiUwD53CMEXtwuh5DmkSjjPw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/3iBqELQ</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and Master Instructor Rick Richey answers your questions on this episode of the NASM-CPT Podcast. Been wondering about a specific phase of the OPT Model? Not sure about something you're studying? Considering becoming a trainer but have questions? Rick will give you the insight and help you're looking for.</p> <p>Don't miss out on 4 full days of fun, fitness, and the opportunity to connect with leaders and professionals in the fitness industry. Register now for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/optimaonline?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZW4rjH1sSDWq1KnRFhxfNUNqPOGaspUreNOwx_3IJPxudfPKUR6b1W9MeOtjvYK-8fTzJZ2eObcJ5m2FrOO5UyXjp6zQKu_BJApNATioxEtjOgHuOPKpio3mg9cg6Q338ec3QjApsmoa1id_PBx--YxFE7YTJ2FYEHN69bX-_gUBRuPWmKHo0-DfGVvN7mRJToKGK9khl79nfiV_7LZD4dP&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#OptimaOnline</a>! <a href="https://nasm.co/2GZwFVw?fbclid=IwAR2_99TiBgvzoaC70rG-P9M-O0cm5nuFxoHlvt_niaj1hNdWReFjhVvmpKI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/346oM8A</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey is joined by Cory Bennett, MS for a deep dive into posture and how it connects with Corrective Exercise. The conversation will touch on common daily positions that alter optimal posture, the primary joints, joint actions, surround musculature, and much more!</p> <p>Don't miss out on more great conversations with Rick and Cory. Join us for our Virtual Optima Fitness and Wellness Conference. Don't miss out on 4 full days of fun, fitness, and the opportunity to connect with leaders and professionals in the fitness industry. Register now for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/optimaonline?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZViqR3C9_JKR_ablfq06LBcRXGM2OqqCe0JFKUCLTOE2oEMAprduUxmvGW_bZbDnjT5wCds4jlshAsWQhNTizY-HyuQunaTVfYsubLxq4cdpoMOHT84ZD-7wsAMZrKORYjjemxnRo_-tSsnmU0HWptd7NeUvzBLYK4Y89wKWFND2U4kq2sldcAmvJ9PFYE4NKaRohLlvPOYjqq9OpieIEiM&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#OptimaOnline</a>! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnasm.co%2F2ZxeexW%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07jOvEbSH0HpvXigGk_4OcYzA2xRMOWGz1U_AXLiEGri4DNggSinsj0a0&amp;h=AT0puSpBPo1KzE4BA3M7C10npY-Z5C24_1f79eLRVICMlcmVa8eqAUkq6fLVTulTxB-laQxRydRL_VCC-gFJBpVFHrfBPZL0hOjVc1oQoViFYs9NvNKTCW4_124QFt0GZer6eQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2JdELySMeKdWhPhaUSdRyxUeJNY4o5VzLY8lZ0IJeeGoG4IC9QJJwvSqGNU3KtKTiTUQXY1w1FD4QldfVQb0jHToCTOd7vZLjHaGx77Qcw56S-nhohURsBGqocj09yvPb5GldNyrpvL-2aQiPVE6t3MdmM_DAwdYPHoEQjPZkIxFKYQVZ4go_RqLLURdnJ6SMo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/3j2t2wg</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Dr. Joel Seedman for an all-encompassing conversation about advanced human performance and strength and conditioning.</p> <p>Want more great conversations like this? Join us at this year’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/optimaonline?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVMKFGap8FjLNilXlkG3_Ee43C8X476LDZwgDmLf_T0WKWM6nqH4t05WpJfmNYwxbRbq88ErjGbQfq6t1C29LVwfvFx1LijLWxRo8KHiaz-bOftTc-7WDjtB0wd5WJc4kwZzH-cd0nTa_WkfTsJAo7X_OM3OfjT7uwPqSFsfJLI8g&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#OptimaOnline</a> Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today for this four-day event and take advantage of our doorbuster deal for just $159! <a href="https://nasm.co/3gHzMOk?fbclid=IwAR1wOtZRjf4PykvwbwSHYCb1wZWGP4ch6xwEkjGSqrbivxHI1cUN5rP5quA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/2Rbl8V2</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Matt Jordan PhD for a free-flowing conversation about how to develop a strength and conditioning program that is right for you and your clients.</p><p>Want to experience more great conversations like this one? Join us at this year’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/optimaonline?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWkVW3frbrtytRid-Cht1xzysRe3PHul85Ub2WNwEDxp9T5M6GOin3WpmJ-er8uIci_0_hRtxsroApWcEt4Mr34gEwfwdWh2JhbSI367xMXP3ui8I_htIhsPx6vW4wbyXMwZ-6-V4a9qgZX3wyFq8vXcA-eoC9oHBzlznhSmHnY0w&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#OptimaOnline</a> Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today for this four-day event and take advantage of our doorbuster deal for just $159! <a href="https://nasm.co/3hK0SWn?fbclid=IwAR1zLXsPnmQo-TEjC6xUzXvNdvioPRpsaZAPgGB6I2yi8BGUXNiHyUZHRJs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/3hK0SWn</a></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by a special guest Fabio Comana. The two discuss how to best understand energy systems and how to program for them. Plus, much more! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Want more great conversations like this with Rick Richey and Fabio Comana? Join us at this year’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23OptimaOnline">#OptimaOnline</a> Conference and get up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Attend from the comfort of your home. Sign up today for this four-day event and take advantage of our doorbuster deal for just $159! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=Tx4Ho0oFXyA&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhobVRvcGxid2xrbXRMSktibF9LOGVOUFJ2Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttVGx6THZ6NVV2cVlCSUxoak83Z3ZUNndQMXhRblNLcUd5M0hoNW5mbXBzejhfQ2FLQUpreTVnY3dKQlBzVkl0cS1Eb3JMbEJVVW1MSk9CS3FETTVxRWdsU3lWTTg2QUJ1LUpnMV9nVjMzVVpEajhvSQ%3D%3D&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnasm.co%2F2VgbdiH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/2VgbdiH</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by special guest Emily Booth the National Education Manager for Indoor Cycling at Life Time Fitness. The two will talk about the challenges in the industry during these extraordinary times and how to use them to your advantage.</p><p>Introducing NASM Connected - a new, annual CEU subscription! Earn unlimited CEUs, get access to 350+ fitness courses, plus exclusive content and discounts. Subscribe today for 50% off! https://nasm.co/2D3x5su</p><p><br></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Tony Ricci, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology &amp; Nutrition at LIU Brooklyn to discuss fight sports, mindset, and much much more!</p> <p>Master everything NASM has to offer. Become NASM Elite and get unlimited access to the best courses. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnasm.co%2F3eBmBgv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3czYv85ajzL5EO11MvsJIQ7Een70zltujfKt45wAGp3SXK8IJ0oZzc6jg&amp;h=AT0SHool1_5CEzm2qz708vjWDS9n5yNOqn2WEfa56PXNDnTKbt6rI5oQl994oJgxdg_JwCnyVWgDnXFzt9KZsQD52H01A9_MtoKsqzk7KD-X4BDWhC-Kvld1lJcfjIIoiEroFw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3x1C23YHqozoyNYKp2DjF5mQ_UCciQcCeyn9mSOa8U_3gNUD_4MLQSnOe7H0itMOrVcX6rUPDONoD0XFm9MH29rCv8y6JWb2wckCXK_GGa0zfG0BUkqqjebpRwQT4JYKR6c2nbAuqxSRXP4Ls2-XPFRKjgDugzM_nvAtD5X2Ho6ZxCG3mGdyhFQfppCp5NI28" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/3jw0s7i</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Join host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey as he looks at how personal trainers can provide behavioral interventions to help increase adherence and compliance with their training clients. Joining him on this episode is Antoinette Schoenthaler from NYU.</p> <p>Learn even more about these exciting topics. Become an NASM Certified Nutrition Coach today and save! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnasm.co%2F3gMXgBY%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3x6Ie5nbSUGTfut-aVjWhj_4zE3KHofEb6adfG6yrPlA-Or8m9IWzUJKM&amp;h=AT19dZBE3iagxvORhHFx5vhcwOA5DuKawA1IgHagnYLAnuB-CwabkhSYahhQE_Z8N35I9IZKR1Rhrt_mJuOC9fPJcgiyQpm5sWAJPQnX90rXaH3G_ce_FDzS9ry-zrEjimMpFQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT23eLv_tmCg89mCwQ_SI03axVwMAgBbYl0sTbW03nbBYJTA0JZ6QhIEwxJomkqjB43VwrGW97JYq76q_zOBpOk-Ny1mco_TLnQI4DIxMkyQbHt3QWwpabZikrzqkI0t2cPDaGzuz3CLzVB1U5FIQlI4gTwQKLkEF7m5XFPZ9J6mYzgZJY2MxvYcTzWvspWm1uY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/3gMXgBY</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM Master Instructor and host Rick Richey discusses diet and weight loss with Avatar Nutrition Co-Founder Katie Coles MS RDN CPT. The two also breakdown popular diets, starvation mode, and much, much more!<br> <br> Learn even more about these exciting topics. Become an NASM Certified Nutrition Coach today and save! <a href="https://nasm.co/2BLYsq7?fbclid=IwAR1fJEXSbPguUg8GuB6ayDfIh7G-DlqWm5WxJnkF1zxmxqc6Z9ZXnuKfWHI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/2Z8HZoZ</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>With the state of our world and industry influx with the effort to limit the spread COVID-19, the NASM-CPT podcast and host Rick Richey wanted to help in the way we know how. By talking about it and offering advice. &nbsp;During this time an NASM trainer out of Houston named Keridon McMahon offered free counsel on how trainers can start to move toward online and virtual training. When we heard about this we asked her to share with us all how we can begin to transition to online training with our clients stuck at home.</p> <p>Please check out the first NASM episode that has a guest! We're happy to say she’s an excellent trainer, small business owner, and entrepreneur, plus a good friend of the pod's and Rick's. We hope you find her guidance helpful and actionable.</p> <p>Master the art of online training with NASM's new Fundamentals of Virtual Training program. Learn everything you need to start training clients remotely and take your in-person business digital. Plus, you'll earn .5 CEUs towards recertification. Learn more: https://nasm.co/2YWuiJU&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us:</p> <p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personaltrainers/</p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nasm</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasm_fitness/</p> <p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-academy-of-sports-medicine-nasm-</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>In this episode, host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, &nbsp;answers a question from a student listener about the sliding filament theory/model of muscle contractions. Rick goes into the detail about the anatomy and characteristics of skeletal muscles, muscle filaments actin and myosin, "force-field proteins" troponin and tropomyosin, cellular currency, and more! He then helps listeners use what we just learned to better understand the length-tension relationships based on limited cross-bridging. Let’s dig deeper into physiology in this episode of the NASM CPT Podcast.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM-CPT Podcast host and Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Sigma Nutrition founder and Sigma Nutrition Radio host Danny Lennon. The two discuss time-restricted feeding, what it is, current data, best uses, and much more! &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Want to master the ins and outs of nutrition? Get a Nutrition Certification from NASM. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2XlJKy4&amp;redir_token=iSkiJL-YI45lwlengCcOEuc7vbZ8MTU5MTMwODEwMUAxNTkxMjIxNzAx&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=ZhCoIKc0RVo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/303FUeO</a></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM Master Instructor and NASM-CPT Podcast host Rick Richey is joined by medical exercise specialist Brian Richey for a show recorded from a live event.&nbsp;</p> <p>The two breakdown the differences between medical and corrective exercise and what it means for fitness professionals.</p> <p>Want to master the art of Corrective Exercise? Become an NASM-CES today. <a href="https://nasm.co/2T0HhXn?fbclid=IwAR2QVuJx7KHhC3JIboIxG1r8EHUnJCv8Ecp7YiDl_xnTVdiqWFOFFNA7cgw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://nasm.co/2T0HhXn</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey talks with guest Pete McCall about high-intensity exercises and their impact on the aging process.<br> <br> The two discuss McCall's book on the subject, how the research from exercisers in their 70’s have seen similar muscle enzyme activity of those in their 20’s. The discussion will also include hormone production, muscle fiber recruitment, and the safety concerns of age-related HIIT programming.</p> <p>Want to learn even more? Become NASM Elite today and get unlimited access to our most popular programs. https://nasm.co/2SZb8PQ</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined this episode by a very special guest, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld.<br> <br> Dr. Shoenfield's research is mostly focused on body composition and hypertrophy. He is an associate professor at Lehman College and has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research studies.<br> <br> The two will discuss everything you need to know about hypertrophy.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>In this episode, host Rick Richey focuses on a topic from an email request asking details about exercises and their prime movers. This is by no means an exhaustive list of exercises, but it is to detail joint actions, planes of motion, prime movers, and synergists. It can get a bit heavy with the terminology, but stick with it and practice learning the language of human movement science. The exercises reviewed are:</p> <p>- Squat</p> <p>- Dead Lift</p> <p>- Romanian Dead Lift (RDL)</p> <p>- Chest Press</p> <p>- Lat Pull Down</p> <p>- Bicep Curl</p> <p>- Situp</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey is joined by Fabio Comana, Senior Fitness Educator with NASM. The two provide a deep dive on Metabolism and everything you need to know. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Want to learn everything about nutrition? Become an NASM Certified Nutrition Coach. https://nasm.co/35ivSac &nbsp;#Metabolism #Nutrition #NASM</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message