Transitioning Careers into Fitness

12/30/24 • 22 min

So, you’re thinking about making a career change?

Don’t worry, we’re here to help!

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, helps transition you through some of the uncertainty, and fears, of pivoting into a non-traditional leap into the fitness industry.

Hear plenty of insider tips on making the leap, a few details to consider before your pivot, and why it’s vital to get certified in advance of your move in this special encore presentation.

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!

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

So, you’re thinking about making a career change?

Don’t worry, we’re here to help!

Hear plenty of insider tips on making the leap, a few details to consider before your pivot, and why it’s vital to get certified in advance of your move in this special encore presentation.

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!

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Avoid Quitting as a Trainer

Personal training isn’t for everyone.

It comes with its own set of unique challenges and, occasionally roadblocks, but it can be rewarding in so many ways if you’re willing to continue do the long and windy road.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey unpacks techniques to help manage your expectations, personal stories of his own “growing pains” in the industry, as well as why sales is often the breaking point when navigating your way through the ranks of personal training.

Enjoy Dr. Richey’s special encore presentation!

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!

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

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Shoulder Joint Functional Anatomy

Let’s kick off 2025 with a closer look at the shoulder.

On this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, deep dives into the anatomy of the shoulder joint and how the muscles of the shoulder move the shoulder.

He’ll discuss the concentric actions, as well as share a variety of different shoulder-specific workout examples to help you, as well as the clients you train.

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!