<p>Host and NASM Master Instructor Rich Richey is joined by NASM Master Instructor Marty Miller to talk about the role of technology in training, breakdown some of the newest trends and share who it can play a pivotal part in training remotely. &nbsp;</p> <p>Get our free online training mini-course: https://nasm.co/3eIq0eG &nbsp;</p> <p>#FitnessTechnology #PersonalTraining #OnlinePersonalTraining &nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us: &nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personaltrainers/ &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nasm &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasm_fitness/ &nbsp;&nbsp;</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 of the NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick talks about the four-step NASM Corrective Exercise Continuum (CEx) as well as the new NASM Correcitve Exercise Specialization that launched in Q1 2020. The text has been retooled and the research is has been updated to reflect the current scientific data.&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode discusses the implementation of corrective exercise and speaks to the newly emerging “Regional Interdependence Model” that empirically shows that dysfunction in one area does not mean that is the source of the problem. This is why it is so important to correctly identify the problem, correctly solve the problem, and effectively implement a solution based on the previous tenants. Here’s your introduction to the NEW NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization.</p> <p><br></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>Dr. Kaman Hung, DHSc., is a physical education teacher, coach, and an NASM certified personal trainer. His area of expertise in health science is mindfulness. He joins Rick today to discuss mindfulness and acknowledges that the best time to start a mindfulness practice is always right now. Now just happens to during a worldwide pandemic, so join us as he explores and explains mindfulness, the benefits, the truths and myths, and how to start implementing it into your daily life.</p> <p><br></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>Dr. Rachel Goldman joins Rick today as a special guest discussing mental health during the times of COVID-19 and how CPTs can support themselves and their clients. What is within our scope of practice and when we should direct someone to a mental health professional. Also discussed are ways to bring up seeing a mental health professional in a way it can be best received. Dr. Rachel is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. She specializes in health, wellness, weight management, eating behaviors, stress reduction, behavior change.</p> <p>(<a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VtYwCjRByBtl5yNlFWsOot?domain=drrachelnyc.com/" target="_blank" title="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VtYwCjRByBtl5yNlFWsOot?domain=drrachelnyc.com/">https://drrachelnyc.com</a>)</p> <p><br></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>The spread of COVID-19 has lead to the closing of many gyms around the U.S. and we are all hurting. In this episode, I will relate my decision to close all three of my gyms in NYC back to the core values of the business and myself as a trainer. This pandemic is hitting us all personally, emotionally, and financially, and some smaller facilities like mine are trying to fly under the radar and stay open.&nbsp;</p> <p>Learn the dangers that can happen to your long term business that comes from staying open. Also, take this time to develop CORE VALUES for your business whether you are brick and mortar business or a personal trainer. These will help guide your decision making during uncomfortable situations that it seems we are in at the moment.</p> <p><br></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>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.&nbsp;</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><br></p> <p>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting <a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=ArthritisAndOsteoporosis">NASM.org</a>, and using the code Podcast 20.</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>Functional anatomy helps us better understand produce, reduce, and stabilize forces along with their joint actions. In this episode Rick talks about the core musculature including the “inner unit” of the core that helps stabilize the spine.</p> <p>The following muscles will be reviewed:</p> <p>- transverse abdominus</p> <p>- multifidus, rotatores, and transversospinalis</p> <p>- internal and external obliques</p> <p>- erector&nbsp;spinae (spinalis, longissimus, and iliocostalis)</p> <p>- recutus abdominus</p> <p>This is the third in a series that addresses muscles from the bottom up. Continue to listen as we make our way through the major muscles throughout the body.</p> <p>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting <a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=ArthritisAndOsteoporosis">NASM.org</a>, and using the code Podcast 20.</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>There are several pathologies that get in the way of living our best and most active lifestyles. Serval&nbsp;orthopedic issues that hinder our activities of daily&nbsp;living (ADLs) are <strong>arthritis</strong> and <strong>osteoporosis</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>There are two forms of arthritis&nbsp;that we discuss in the episode: rheumatoid&nbsp;arthritis and osteoarthritis. Additionally, osteoporosis and osteopenia are discussed. What are these pathologies? How do they affect ADLs? This episode is to help NASM Certified Personal Trainers better understand&nbsp;these pathologies and populations, allowing for informed&nbsp;discussions and training applications.</p> <p>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting <a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=ArthritisAndOsteoporosis">NASM.org</a>, and using the code Podcast 20.&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>In this episode, Rick doesn't just focus on one topic but covers several questions that listeners have submitted over the past few months. Here are a few questions that get addressed during this episode:</p><p>"Help me better understand the planes of motion?"</p><p>"If a client shows knee valgus, do I have them SMR the overactive muscles before heading into the workout and before the beginning of each session?"</p><p>"Do you think it is OK to have more than one niche?"</p><p>"Do you guys have a podcast geared toward your other certifications yet?"</p><p>"Can we get some episodes on breathing?"</p><p>I hope answering multiple questions in one episode is helpful and please let us know if you have&nbsp;any questions you would like us to answer.</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Some personal trainers have an impressive list of credentials but a small client base, while others aren't as educated but are always booked. What’s the difference between them?</p><p>In this episode, Rick Richey discusses how to find the balance between these two types of trainers. Learn what it takes to run a successful personal training business, including:</p><ul> <li>How Rick built his own business</li> <li>Your attitude and interaction skills</li> <li>What your clients really want</li> <li>Asking for the sale</li> <li>Marketing your business</li> <li>Identifying your target market</li></ul><p>Listen to the episode to find out the keys to running a great training business.</p><p>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=SuccessfulTrainingBusiness">NASM.org</a>, and using the code Podcast 20.</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>In this episode, Rick discusses the differences in Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the benefits of both including:</p><p>- Time efficiency</p><p>- Health and fitness benefits</p><p>- Aerobic and anaerobic performance</p><p>- Better fat oxidation</p><p>- Lower blood pressure</p><p>- Increased insulin sensitivity</p><p>- Optimized&nbsp;hormonal responses</p><p>- Weight loss</p><p>- Decreased in abdominal weight</p><p>- Increased EPOC</p><p>That's an impressive list and by no means exhaustive.</p><p>HIIT work to rest ratio is often seen as 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3</p><p>Sprint interval training involves an all-out effort for shorter durations and longer rest. SIT work to rest ratio is often seen as 1:8 with some researchers indicated that rest is still too short! The following workout may be seen during SIT:</p><p>•(1)30:240 (4×30 s bouts, 240 s [4 mins] recovery);</p><p>•(2) 15:120 (8×15 s bouts, 120 s [2 mins] recovery);</p><p>•(3) 5:40 (24×5 s bouts, 40 s recovery)</p><p>(Islam et al, 2017)</p><p>This episode contains quite a bit of research (thank you Dr. Brian Oddi) and shows empirically that the calories expended in HIIT and Sprint versus moderate-intensity training can provide increased weight loss from abdominal and visceral&nbsp;fat stores. Tune in and see what all the buzz is about with HIIT and Sprint training.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>This is the final installation that overviews periodization, programming, and routines for optimizing exercise-induced outcomes and benefits. This was a high-level view of several different training programs with research discussing linear vs undulating periodization, isolated vs integrated training, and multiple different concepts of training including triphasic training, German volume training, escalated density training, split routines, and more. All provide value in their own ways and all can be added into the OPT Model to give direction to their application.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Periodization and programming are not necessarily the same thing. Periodization is the cycles of training that take place. Often, we talk about macro, meso, and micro cycles. In sports, the periodization may include those concepts, but change based on the season: off-season, pre-season, in-season, and hopefully … post-season. Off-season may have several different training cycles. Early on it will be focused on recovery! After a progressive lead-in (a long micro-cycle or a single mesocycle) the programs can focus more and more intense exercises depending on the sport, but most sports that come to mind will have intense training involved at some point … which is usually the offseason. This episode will focus, not on sports programming, but routines within every period of training that should take place. These routine components that comprise a program may include the following: warm-ups, flexibility, cardio and metabolic training, core, balance, reactive/plyometrics, SAQ, resistance training, and cool-downs.</p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>This week we look at the differences between periodization, programming, and routines. These are often used interchangeably and should not be. There is a mean of delineating the three and refining not only how we speak to them, but also how we implement them. Briefly, the following are discussed:</p><p><strong>Periodization</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;division of a training program into smaller, progressive stages</p><p><em>Macrocycle</em><em><strong>:</strong></em>&nbsp;long-term training period, usually between six months and one year</p><p>My macrocycle might be my timeline to get someone through the OPT Model</p><p><em>Mesocycle</em><em><strong>:</strong></em>&nbsp;smaller phases within the macrocycle, usually several weeks to a few months</p><p>Maybe one phase of the OPT Model</p><p><em>Microcycle</em><em><strong>:</strong></em>&nbsp;each part of the mesocycle, usually one week</p><p>A one-to-two-week look at changes that need to be made to a program. This area is where true&nbsp;<u><em>programming</em></u>&nbsp;takes place.</p><p><strong>Programming</strong>&nbsp;is how the acute training variables change within that period of training to optimize training outcomes.</p><p>What is an exercise&nbsp;<strong>ROUTINE</strong>&nbsp;then?</p><p>- When you workout</p><p>- What days you workout</p><p>- What time you workout</p><p>- It can be what you do</p><p>o Cardio</p><p>o Strength</p><p>- It can be what isn’t changing that will eventually need periodization</p><p>o Split routines only</p><p>o Same sets / reps / exercises on repeat</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy this episode, and as always please provide feedback and let us know what you would like to hear more about. It can be exercise, programming, industry, business, etc. regarding the needs, goals, and desires for the NASM certified personal trainer.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>Host Rick Richey takes the show on the road to answer listener questions live on tape from NASM Optima 2019.&nbsp;</p><p>Rick talks about:</p><ul> <li>Why the systematic approach NASM takes to learning is important</li> <li>The accreditation process</li> <li>How he got into presenting</li> <li>And much more</li></ul><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>The first session with a new client (or as a new trainer) can be daunting. How do you start the session? What do we talk about? Should I refer them to a physician based on certain&nbsp;answers? What assessments should I perform?</p><p>In this episode,&nbsp;Dr. Rick Richey&nbsp;takes us through his first session and what he talks about, why he talks about it and discusses how much time he spends engaging in discussion and assessment versus exercise in the first session. He also takes us through the Physical Activity Readiness-Questionnaire (PAR-Q) that NASM uses with clients prior to exercise.</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>The finale in this series of short/tight/overactive muscles and lengthened overactive muscles based on the overhead squat assessment! Since the release of our first episode in this series, we have had excellent feedback, including several teachers suggesting it to their classes. This third of three will cover <strong>three</strong> frequent movement compensations in the overhead squat assessment:</p><ul> <li>Arms Fall Forward<br></li> <li>Scapular Elevation<br></li> <li>Forward Head<br></li></ul><p>Listen for a review of short muscles that lead to this compensation and lengthened muscles that allow the compensations to occur. These episodes are anatomy heavy and may help the listener better understand functional anatomy. Functional anatomy helps listeners better understand how muscles can contribute to movement compensation and dysfunction. It is excellent as a study guide, an explanation of what is going on, or just a refresher to those that already use the overhead squat assessment as a means of providing individualized programming.</p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>You asked for it – you got it! This is part two of three episodes where the topic of over- and underactive muscles will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the overhead squat assessment:</p><ul> <li>Excessive Forward Lean</li> <li>Low Back Arch (Anterior Pelvic Tilt)</li></ul><p>Listen for a review of short muscles that lead to this compensation and lengthened muscles that allow the compensations to occur. These episodes are anatomy heavy and may help the listener better understand functional anatomy. Functional anatomy helps listeners better understand how muscles can contribute to movement compensation and dysfunction. The outcomes may provide a better implementation of exercise preparation AND maybe, just maybe, help you if you're studying for an exam… ;-)&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=OveractiveUnderactive2"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>According to listener feedback and requests, a discussion on over- and underactive muscles was the most popular request. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where this topic will be discussed. This episode will cover two common movement compensations in the overhead squat assessment:</p><p>- Feet Turn Out</p><p>- Knee Move-In</p><p>A review of short muscles that lead to this compensation and lengthened muscles that allow the compensations to occur. These episodes will be anatomy heavy and may help the listener better understand functional anatomy. Functional anatomy helps listeners better understand how muscles can contribute to movement compensation and dysfunction.</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message

<p>As an independent gym owner, I get monthly inquiries from uncertified personal trainers that have been training for many … many… years that have decided not to renew their certification. Yet they still wish to train out of my facility. Below is a small list of responses I have gotten throughout the years when I ask why they are not certified:</p><p>“I could teach these courses.”</p><p>“I know more than most trainers anyway because I’ve been doing this for a long time.”</p><p>“It’s all a racket” … (to make you smarter… oh no!)</p><p>I, being relatively educated in the space of exercise and health science, still maintain multiple certifications. I actually want to increase my education as opposed to only continuing education because a CEU requirement. So, when those that are uncertified want to explain why they should train out of my facilities in NYC, I do not balk. It is unprofessional and there is a HUGE liability issue at stake as well. If you want to become a personal trainer – you MUST get certified. Preferably NASM…;-)</p><p>This episode of the NASM CPT Podcast will discuss, from my perspective, why trainers need to be certified. Tune in and provide your feedback and ideas for future topics to me on IG: @dr.rickrichey or email rick.richey@nasm.org</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Get 20% off your order now by calling 800-460-6276 or visiting </strong></em><a href="https://www.nasm.org?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=organic&amp;utm_content=ImportanceofBeingCertified"><em><strong>NASM.org</strong></em></a><em><strong>, and using the code Podcast 20.</strong></em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nasm-cpt/message