#111: Billy Cavalieri

Personal Trainer & Assistant Manager @bullfrog_fitness
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Certified Nutrition Coach
Corrective Exercise Specialist

https://www.instagram.com/billycav87/?hl=en

This video features an interview with Billy Cavalieri a personal trainer and assistant manager at Bullfrog Fitness. He discusses his journey into the fitness industry, his certifications, and his approach to training and nutrition.

Here's a breakdown of the key topics:

• Billy's Background and Certifications (4:30-5:01): Dr. Matt introduces Billy, highlighting his certifications as a NASM-certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, corrective exercise specialist, and performance enhancement specialist.

• Correcting Posture Issues (7:03-7:34): Billy addresses common posture issues, particularly in the upper body, and shares his favorite drills, including trap stretches and full-range-of-motion exercises for muscle groups.
• Nutrition Coaching (7:41-8:03): He discusses his certification as a nutrition coach through NASM and emphasizes the importance of proper fueling for workouts, citing Lane Norton as a notable nutrition expert he follows.
• NASM Personal Trainer Certification (10:49-12:22): Billy describes the NASM personal trainer certification as very challenging, requiring extensive study. He shares his experience with the proctored online exam, highlighting the strict monitoring.
• Favorite Coffee Shop and Podcast (13:03-17:48): Billy shares his favorite coffee shop is Nitro, and his favorite podcast is Huberman Lab, praising Andrew Huberman's ability to make complex subjects understandable and entertaining.
• Favorite Instagram Accounts and Misinformation in Fitness (17:49-19:55): He primarily follows surfing accounts and workout videos, warning about the spread of misinformation in the fitness industry on social media.
• Recent Travel to Peru and Recovery from Illness (20:59-21:42): Billy mentions a recent trip to Peru where he got sick, leading to a month-long recovery period and cautious return to intense workouts.
• ACL Injury and Rehab Experience (37:47-40:50): Billy shares his experience with an ACL injury suffered while playing football in college, discussing his rehab process, the physical therapists involved, and his eventual return to full confidence in his knee.
• Joining Bullfrog Fitness (44:10-48:40): Billy explains how he transitioned from a 10-year engineering career to fitness, getting connected with Jeremiah at Bullfrog Fitness through Drew Fornaro. He praises the gym's energy and supportive environment.
• Common Struggles for Clients (1:07:00-1:07:53): Billy highlights diet as the biggest struggle for his clients, followed by the difficulty in teaching proper deadlift and RDL techniques due to client nervousness about back injury.
• Client Success Story (1:07:57-1:11:00): He shares a success story about a client who, despite initially setting some "unachievable" goals, has been consistently progressing for over a year, demonstrating the importance of gradual goal setting.
• Personal Goals and Future Plans (1:11:58-1:14:19): Billy reveals his personal goal of pursuing a physical therapist assistant degree, with plans to eventually earn a doctorate in physical therapy. He sees this as a way to combine his personal training expertise with rehabilitation, offering comprehensive care.
• Upcoming Travels and Contact Information (1:14:44-1:15:32): Billy mentions upcoming travel plans for his honeymoon in the southern Basque region of France, which includes a surf event, followed by a trip to Hawaii. He shares his Instagram handle, @BillyCav87, as the best way to contact him.
• Life Motto (1:15:58-1:16:26): Billy shares his favorite quote from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure: "Be excellent to each other. Party on, dudes," emphasizing treating people well and having a good time.