Balancing Fitness Business, Personal Training, and Family

On this episode of "Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller sit down with special guest Dr. Rick Richey—NASM Master Instructor, gym owner, and host of the “NASM CPT Podcast”—for an unfiltered conversation about fitness, innovation, business challenges, and personal growth over two decades in the industry. 🎙️ What You'll Learn in This Episode · How to Innovate and Thrive as a Gym Owner: Lessons and hard truths about starting and running brick-and-mortar gyms—especially in NYC’s ultra-competitive market .· The Evolution of Fitness & Recovery: Why recovery is more than foam rolling, and how technology, sleep, nutrition, and novel modalities are changing the game for athletes and everyday clients. · Secrets to Creating Captivating Podcast & Fitness Content: Behind-the-scenes insights on podcasting, keeping content fresh, and making science practical for trainers and clients .· Surprising Shifts in Fitness: From the unexpected rise of kettlebells to the explosive growth of online and virtual training, discover which trends surprised top industry insiders. · How to Balance Multiple Businesses, Family & Well-being: Time management, systems, and personal stories from veteran entrepreneurs .· What Sets Great Trainers Apart: Dr. Richey’s advice for new and seasoned trainers on building connection, mastering the basics, and blending education with personality for long-term success. · Candid Reflections & Game-Changing Advice: What Dr. Richey wishes he'd known earlier, legacy insights, and heartwarming stories of friendship and learning. 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