Let the OPT Model knowledge drop continue with an in-depth look at your core. On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, identifies what the core is and why it’s vital to strengthen these muscles. Dr. Richey also cites examples of core-specific workouts to help improve total body strength and balance, as well as how medicine balls can build core strength, and much more. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutritio

In this episode of The NASM-CPT Podcast, Rick Richey discusses the Stabilization Endurance Training phase of the OPT™ Model and the components leading up to resistance training which include: -Flexibility (SMR and static stretching) -Core -Balance -Reactive training -SAQ Listen to the full episode: https://nasm.co/2tIXSFz | National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)