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 clie…

On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body, join host Angie Miller and her featured guest, nutrition mindset coach, Lauren Leitner, as they explore practical strategies to end food guilt and build sustainable eating habits without restriction. Learn how intuitive eating can help you develop a guilt-free relationship with food and leave behind unhelpful food…

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 sc…

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 f…

What if the fitness industry's multi-billion-dollar obsession with aesthetics is failing us? On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller as she reveals how our current language destroys motivation and sabotages sustainable fitness habits. Discover why shifting from 'how you look' to 'how you feel' transforms both mind and motivation.…

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 mo…

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 re…

In this week’s “Strong Mind, Strong Body, host Angie Miller is joined by featured guest, wellness expert, Britt Brandon, shares her remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope in the recovery community. As an accomplished author, who has helped thousands of clients worldwide, Britt reveals how she channeled her d…

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 a…

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 det…

Join host Angie Miller as she tackles a topic no one wants to talk about—but everyone needs to hear. In this episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” Angie is joined by featured guest, Occupational Therapist and Wellness Coach, Kim Mills, who breaks down why bladder leaks happen—whether you're lifting weights, running, or just going about your day—an…

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 ha…

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 spec…

What if our approach to mental health is reactive instead of proactive? In this provocative episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body” host Angie Miller and featured guest, expert Dr. Sweta Vikram, reveal why mental wellbeing should be an ongoing process, not just a response to stress or crisis. Sweta, a doctor of Ayurveda, adjunct professor, and best-s…

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 …

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 …

On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller, and featured guest, executive coach Stephanie Paul, for a revolutionary conversation bridging comedy and emotional intelligence. Drawing from her unique background in comedy, coaching, and acting, Stephanie shares how strategic humor can deepen connections, boost motivation, and create bre…

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 spe…

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 regardin…

Who decides which losses deserve our grief? In this powerful episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” host Angie Miller and featured guest, expert Dr. Sweta Vikram, challenges society's "hierarchy of grief" while exploring how Ayurvedic wisdom approaches all forms of loss—from death to career transitions and cultural displacement. Dr. Vikram reveals …

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 stai…

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 m…

Your brain is wired to focus on the negative—but you don’t have to stay stuck there. On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host Angie Miller and featured guest, Jan Raeder, author, wellbeing educator, and creator of the Self-Care Sensei, as they uncover practical strategies to rewire your thinking and cultivate a more positive mindset. Using Jan…

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 vas…

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 mobilit…

Struggling to juggle your schedule and grow your business? In this episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” host Angie Miller, MS, sits down with featured guest, Hailey Rowe, a Marketing & Sales Strategist and Certified Life Coach, to reveal time management strategies that help wellness professionals work smarter, avoid burnout, and boost productivit…

As we enter the early portion of the Lent calendar, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, observes this window in his own unique, fitness-inspired way. On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick discusses his 2025 40-day focus which includes no ultra-processed foods, ramping up his water and protein intake, and even more consistently …

Let’s get a little weird and talk about the human body, shall we? On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes a closer look at sesamoid bones, the small, round bones that are embedded within tendons or muscles. Rick explores some issues accompanied with these tiny bones, including at the base of the big toe, the…

Can your workout routine transform your career? On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body, host Angie Miller is joined by featured guest, Kari Gearhart, co-author of "Reach: Using Fitness To Grow Your Leadership," who reveals the hidden connection between physical discipline and leadership excellence. Learn how the same mental resilience that powers your f…

Personal trainers go through the same trials and tribulations in life as everyone. Whether it’s getting sick or dealing with other unavoidable hurdles which can occur at the worst time. On this special mailbag episode of “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, explains why it’s important, as a personal trainer, to allow y…