The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey

Personal trainers can protect themselves from some of the most common scams by learning how to identify and avoid credit card overpayment schemes, predatory business coaches, fake client payment tricks, and phishing or imposter sites. In this “NASM CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey breaks down exactly how these scams work, using specific examples and warning signs that personal trainers encounter in their daily work. Listeners will learn to spot typical red flags—such as overpayment requests, suspicious requests for cash-back via credit card, generic communications from supposed clients, questionable offers from business coaches, and phishing attempts disguised as official brands or discounted certifications. This monologue presentation also highlights the importance of verifying business coaches’ backgrounds, watching for cloned websites, and only using accredited fitness certifications like those provided by NASM. By the end of this episode, personal trainers will be equipped to recognize these scams and take practical steps to avoid becoming victims, keeping their hard-earned money and reputations safe. Chapters: 00:00:30 What are the most common scams targeting personal trainers? 00:02:30 How can personal trainers be targeted for credit card overpayment and third-party scams? 00:06:07 What are key red flags in scam emails and communications? 00:10:14 How does the fake client scam work for trainers? 00:12:01 What should I watch out for with business and marketing coach scams in fitness? 00:14:42 How do check and wire scams target trainers, and what can you do about them? 00:15:59 How do imposter and phishing sites trick trainers, and how can you avoid them? 00:18:28 Why should you stick with legitimate and accredited certification organizations like NASM? 00:19:33 Where can listeners share their own scam experiences or reach out for more advice? If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Esports athletes need performance coaching just like traditional sports players, and NASM-certified experts are helping meet those demands. In this “NASM CPT Podcast,” you will learn how fitness and performance principles apply to professional gamers, and why professional teams invest in esports coaches for optimal results. Host Rick Richey talks with NASM-certified head coach and performance trainer Ricco Phinisee about his journey into esports, how coaching extends beyond gameplay, and what makes athlete support in gaming so crucial. Ricco shares concrete examples of how structured training, nutrition, and sleep strategies boost gamers' confidence and competitiveness, and how these strategies mirror what works in traditional sports. The discussion covers practical steps for personal trainers interested in new career paths in esports, real client success stories, and the impact of lifelong learning through continued education and NASM credentials. After listening, you will understand both the unique and universal aspects of coaching in esports, the skills needed to support gamers' well-being and performance, and how to pursue similar roles using NASM training. Chapters:·       [00:02] What makes esports athletes and why do they need performance coaching? [04:47] How do professional teams build and run esports teams? [06:12] Why is a performance coach important for gamers' health and results?    [08:12] How does physical training improve gamers' confidence and performance?    [10:19] What does an esports head coach do besides game strategy? [12:35] How does team management in esports work, including handling personalities? [13:44] What are Ricco Phinisee's educational background and ongoing focus in sports performance? [16:19] How did Ricco transition from traditional sports to esports coaching? [19:14] When did Ricco recognize the need for fitness in esports? [20:35] What was the NASM docuseries about Ricco Phinisee's work? [22:47] Will Ricco continue training esports and soccer players after his master's degree? [25:34] What advice does Ricco offer to personal trainers interested in new opportunities? [26:41] What was featured in the NASM docuseries and where can people find it?  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

The muscles responsible for extending the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee are the latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, triceps, and quadriceps, along with several assisting muscles in each movement. This “NASM CPT Podcast” episode answers the popular question, "Which muscles extend your shoulder, hip, elbows, and knees?" Host Rick Richey breaks down the primary and secondary muscles involved in these extensions, explains their functions during movement, and clarifies the anatomical meaning of extension and the planes of motion where these joint actions occur. Listeners will learn to distinguish which muscles play a main role and which assist during shoulder and hip extension as well as the more straightforward actions in the elbow and knee. The distinctions between major and minor contributors, such as the teres major alongside the latissimus dorsi for the shoulder or the hamstrings assisting the gluteus maximus at the hip, are clearly described. By the end of this episode, NASM students, trainers, and anyone seeking functional anatomy clarity will be able to confidently identify and articulate which muscles extend the body's major joints and how they work together during exercise. Chapters: [00:00] What is shoulder extension and which muscles are responsible? [08:19] What muscles are involved in hip extension? [12:11] Which muscles extend the elbow? [13:36] Which muscles extend the knee? [16:21] What are the key takeaways for muscles that extend the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee? If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Muscles that flex major joints are the key focus of this “NASM Podcast,” where listeners learn exactly which muscles are responsible for flexing the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee, as well as how to distinguish between primary and secondary movers at each joint.In this clear, anatomy-driven review, host Rick Richey breaks down functional anatomy to answer the question: "What muscles flex the body's major joints and how do they work together during movement?" Early in the episode, Rick identifies the specific muscles that perform flexion at each joint, such as the anterior deltoid and clavicular head of the pectoralis major at the shoulder, the iliacus and psoas major at the hip, and the biceps brachii and brachialis at the elbow. He also explains the importance of synergy among muscles, how tight flexors can impact joint stability and pain, and how secondary and smaller muscles assist the primary movers. Listeners will come away understanding both the anatomical details and practical implications for training and client assessment.Those interested in deeper dives or advanced concepts can learn about the NASM-1 platform, where further content and interactive AMA sessions are available for trainers and coaches. Chapters: [00:01:00] What does it mean for a muscle to flex a joint in anatomy? [00:01:24] Which joints are considered major for flexion? [00:02:26] How do you determine primary versus secondary movers? [00:03:04] Which muscles flex the shoulder and why? [00:05:03] Do both heads of the biceps brachii flex the shoulder? [00:07:09] Does the serratus anterior flex the shoulder or just aid movement overhead? [00:09:41] What are the main muscles that flex the hip? [00:10:18] Does the psoas major connect to the spine or the pelvis? [00:11:49] How can weak stabilizers contribute to low back pain during hip flexion? [00:13:06] Which secondary muscles also flex the hip, and what is their role? [00:14:09] How do muscles like sartorius and TFL contribute to hip flexion and movement? [00:16:44] Which muscles flex the elbow, and what makes some more important than others? [00:18:52] What muscles flex the knee, including both the hamstrings and secondary movers? [00:23:03] What is the pes anserine complex and how does it assist with knee flexion? [00:24:18] How do minor muscles like the popliteus contribute to knee flexion? [00:24:53] Where can listeners go for advanced NASM anatomy content? If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

The best way to handle professional opportunities in fitness is to stay open-minded, say yes to potential meetings, and view every opportunity as a chance to learn or connect. In this “NASM CPT Podcast,” listeners will learn practical strategies to recognize, create, and seize opportunities in their careers, whether those chances are offered by others or need to be sought out proactively. Host Rick Richey shares insights drawn from his personal experience with unexpected outreach from a reputable fitness company and discusses universal lessons relevant to the entire NASM community. By the end of the episode, listeners will understand ten actionable ways to approach new opportunities, how to network within the fitness industry, and why it is important to see yourself as someone who great things can happen to. Whether you are just starting in the industry or looking to grow into new roles, you will discover how to use tools like networking, continuous learning, and proactive outreach to advance your career and help more clients with NASM. Chapters: 00:00 What is the main lesson about handling and creating professional opportunities? 01:00 How can saying yes to meetings lead to greater reach and impact?03:21 Why do people talk themselves out of new opportunities in fitness?06:27 Are opportunities always given, or can they be created—and how?08:14 What does it mean to "swing for the fences" with big opportunities?09:47 How can viewing interviews as practice improve your skills? 11:07 How can fitness professionals create their own opportunities? 12:53 What does it take to grow into your desired role or status? 15:01 Why is bringing others with you important for professional growth?16:04 How do successes and failures combine on the path to professional growth? 17:48 How do you handle overwhelming versus slow seasons in your career?19:06 Why does staying in touch with industry friends matter for future opportunities? 20:36 How and why should you reach out to people or causes that interest you? 22:13 Why is it important to see yourself as someone who can achieve great things? 23:05 What are the ten key takeaways on leveraging opportunities in fitness? If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm