National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM) Master Instructor Rick Richey Named Personal Trainer of the Year

GILBERT, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE). Spot was named Personal Trainer of the Year at the 2022 IDEA World Fitness Awards.

“Being a personal trainer is such a fulfilling, fun and stimulating way to make a living,” said Richey. “This work has enabled me to inspire and motivate people to exercise and train for the last 20 years. I am honored and honored by this recognition.”

Richey has worked with numerous film and television personalities, professional athletes and traditional clients to help them achieve their goals. He holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate from PennWest California. Richey is also a subject matter expert and contributor to many NASM programs, including Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and Certified Wellness Coach (CWC).

He is best known as the host of the NASM-CPT podcast, which recently reached 200 episodes and was a 2021 Sharecare Award winner for Social Storytelling.

Richey is recognized for his exceptional leadership, leadership and teaching skills, as well as his ability to motivate and inspire clients to greater personal growth and levels of fitness.

“Rick is dedicated to helping people lead healthier, happier lives,” said Laurie McCartney, President of NASM. “We are proud that he is recognized for his tireless efforts and valuable contributions to our community of fitness professionals and the millions of customers who support them.”

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About NASM: The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is the world leader in fitness education and certification. Building on over 35 years of experience, NASM programs create a roadmap for fitness professionals to help their clients achieve better physical and mental performance in athletics and everyday life. NASM offers an industry-first training system, the Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, that creates robust courses and content based solely on sound research. NASM has trained over 1.4 million fitness professionals in over 100 countries, creating a global space for optimal wellness and fitness. NASM’s Optima Virtual Conference, October 13-15, 2022, is a free event that brings together the best and brightest in the fitness and wellness industry for 3 days of learning, networking and sharing. Learn more at www.nasm.org.