Rick Richey - NASM Expert | New York | NY | Fitness

Bio

As a Master Instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the owner of R2Fitness (www.R2Fitness.com), a personal trainer, a licensed massage therapist, and adjunct faculty for CalU of PA's Exercise Science and Sports Studies Department, Rick Richey has taught fitness workshops and lectures both nationally and internationally. His passion for fitness, along with humor and Southern charm, enhance his clients' and students' experience while he makes complex concepts more accessible. Rick has worked with film, TV, and music industry personalities along with professional athletes. However, he also works with entry level clients for weight loss, pre- and post-injury habilitation, strength and muscular development, and performance enhancement goals.

Education:
• MS in Exercise Science, California University of Pennsylvania
• BA in Communications and Theater,University of North Alabama: Minors in Biology and Business Administration
• Swedish Institute of Health Sciences: Massage Therapy: AS in Occupational Studies

Certifications:
• NASM CPT, PES, CES
• NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Specialties:

fitness
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Location:

New York, NY
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Participants in one of the world's most grueling cross-country ski races are at increased risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), according to a new study.

Researchers looked at nearly 53,000 people who completed the 90-kilometer (56...Full Article
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Pedometers Can Keep You Moving

THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a pedometer that tracks daily physical activity can motivate you to sit less, move more and perhaps shed unwanted pounds, a new study suggests.

Researchers from Indiana University found this type of intervention was particularly helpful for wor...Full Article
On Jun 06
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

Smartphone Apps Can Make Workouts More Fun

FRIDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.

And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulde...Full Article
On May 31
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

And America's Fittest City Is...

WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the fittest in America, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual rankings released Wednesday.

"Minneapolis may be under snow for three months, ...Full Article
On May 29
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

"Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article
On May 16
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

"This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article
On May 15
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article
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On Aug 30
Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:

More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article
On Aug 14
Rick Richey - NASM Expert answered:

Can weight lifting be considered cardio training?

Oh Yeah! Your heart does not know if you run stairs, jump rope, or do a resistance training circuit. Your body may react in different ways to each different modality, but your heart acts the same by pumping blood and all the goodies within to the tissues in need. Depending on how you weight traing
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On Jan 02, 2012
Rick Richey - NASM Expert answered:

Which is better to do first, cardio or resistance training?

Don't limit your resistance and cardio with just doing one for the first half and then the other for the second half. Mix them up throughout the entire workout! Do a timed cardio burst after each resistance set. Or, do a resistance exercise within your cardio circuit. Every training protocol depends on
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On Jan 02, 2012
Rick Richey - NASM Expert of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:

Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?

The answer is, honestly, a beautiful combination of both. Doing cardiovascular training can burn more calories because there is very little rest, but resistance training helps to create tone, helps to put lines in your body, and also increases your caloric burn after your workout. Also, your body does not know... Full Post

On Dec 02, 2011