How To Become A Personal Trainer

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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How To Become A Personal Trainer

Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.

  1. 12 HRS AGO

    The Unpopular Truth About High Rep Training, Do You Understand Tariffs, Social Media for Kids, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the very unpopular truth about high rep training, whether or not people actually understand tariffs, social media for kids, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mh7k2HNGRok TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Happy birthday to Mike! (01:29) — It's not an "obsession" to want to move your body and feel good (09:07) — Generational differences in dating & social behavior (10:32) — How old should kids be before they're allowed to use social media? (15:58) — Grok still reigns supreme (17:49) — Jordan's faulty palate (22:02) — The TRUTH about high rep training (31:03) — Jordan has been getting a little TOO into his workouts for kids (33:51) — How to handle eating out for a weekly family dinner (35:25) — The solution to "skinny fat" (40:26) — Smart watch metrics worth tracking (48:39) — Does anyone *actually* understand tariffs? (the answer is no) (58:25) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min

  2. APR 8

    Food Stamp Controversy, Being a "Skinny Queen," Marriage Disputes, and More...

    In this episode, we argue over a huge food stamp controversy, being a "skinny queen," heated marriage disputes, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NKBsIleOIFE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Another day, another Twitter deletion for Mike... (02:20) — Being a "skinny queen" (12:24) — How to keep clients challenged & engaged (18:08) — Should food stamps disallow "junk food" purchases? (32:12) — It's time for gyms to rethink compensation for personal trainers (45:41) — When to kill the cash cow (50:38) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    51 min

  3. APR 1

    The Neurodivergent Era, Pornography, and Being a Father...

    In this episode, we discuss the era of being neurodivergent, the causes and effects of pornography, and being a father. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0_HX8B87P0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Cold email spam is getting out of hand... (02:23) — Managing audience feedback & the balance between authenticity & popularity (11:23) — Fitness benchmarks for busy adults (17:47) — The Neurodivergent Era: the effects of rampant overdiagnosis by the medical community (25:38) — Hypnosis for weight loss? (28:12) — Is ab work overrated? (36:59) — The complexities of pornography & its impact on society & relationships (42:40) — An interesting parallel between parenting & coaching (44:30) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    45 min

  4. MAR 25

    RFK Jr Ate Fries at Stake 'n Shake, Our Biggest Business Regrets, A Child Ate 5 Cupcakes, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss RFK JR's meal at Steak 'n Shake, our biggest business regrets, and what we recommend a mother do whose child ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/inKzHdswN_Q TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Undisclosed locations, nutrition on the road, & Core Power stories (06:22) — Bottled water, reverse osmosis, & microplastics in your balls (10:23) — Grok vs ChatGPT, brain implants, & rebelling against social media (19:59) — Jordan's plan to ditch social media (23:57) — Shoutout John Arnold (24:19) — RFK Jr ate fries at Steak 'N Shake... (31:37) — So, your kid ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party... (37:56) — Our favorite books of all time (39:53) — Things we're glad we did (or didn't do) in business (47:01) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    48 min

  5. MAR 18

    GLP-1s: Who Should and Should NOT Take Them, High Frequency Exercise, Stop Watching the News, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M I quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4 WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0 (04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement) (14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous) (24:13) — STOP watching the news (27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases) (35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke (39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them (56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication (1:01:44) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1h 3m

  6. MAR 11

    Using Chat GPT, Insane Tactics for Physique Development, Calling Out Fitness Gurus, and More...

    In this episode, we use ChatGPT to create our discussion and we talk about insane tactics people use to improve their physique, mental health, bringing back 'no pain, no gain', calling out fitness gurus, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PuR1D-mMiUY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We're getting PEAK Mike today (01:17) — Navigating information accuracy in AI & the role of AI in content creation (09:20) — Is "no pain, no gain" more harmful than helpful? (18:12) — Does the extreme focus on aesthetics undermine the true purpose of improving fitness? (24:26) — Insecurities, the illusion of attractiveness, & the dangers of constantly seeking the approval of others (38:45) — Should we start calling out fitness professionals & dangerous fads? (41:15) — Do "healthy" snacks lead to a false sense of security? (46:23) — Reflecting on the past & current online landscapes & the role social media plays in our mental health (58:21) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1 hr

  7. MAR 4

    The Instagram Growth Guide

    In this episode, we discuss the brand new and updated Instagram Growth Guide inside The Fitness Business Mentorship, as well as important strategies for you to use to grow your audience and business on Instagram in 2025. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M What Do You Want to Want: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-do-you-want-to-want/ WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJIfyIqhFJw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is BACK on social media (as a consumer) & Jordan is in his new house (04:37) — How Instagram has evolved over the years (11:29) — How to be successful on Instagram TODAY (17:32) — Mike's travel is going to be slowing down soon... (21:35) — The Gulf of America, political relations, & our future AI overlords (27:40) — How we plan our social media (34:13) — What do you WANT to want? (49:20) — Should you track collagen? (50:20) — Adventures in home ownership (54:02) — Microplastics, ice baths, & honesty in scientific claims (58:29) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min

  8. FEB 25

    Red Light Therapy, The Healthiest REAL Sports Ever, The Best Biceps Exercises of All Time, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss red light therapy, which REAL sport is the healthiest in the world, the best biceps exercises of all time, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzW92VyKzug TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's interesting travel experience (04:28) — The no-vertical-scrolling experiment continues (05:56) — The joys of parenthood... (14:19) — A *new* IG Growth Guide will be coming to the Mentorship SOON (16:19) — Our fear of the preacher curl (21:55) — The best biceps exercises of all time (23:56) — Battles in the DMs (31:45) — Cereal first... Or milk first? (32:19) — Recovery strategies for muscle soreness (38:29) — Red light therapy: a cautionary tale (39:50) — Climbing stairs for cardio (44:14) — The role of habit in eating behavior, sensory-specific satiety, & GLP-1 conspiracy theories (55:25) — The HEALTHIEST (real) sport (01:02:01) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1h 3m
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    Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
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