How To Become A Personal Trainer

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
How To Become A Personal Trainer Podcast

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Truth About Exercise Addiction, Jordan Can't Meditate, Heel Elevated Squats, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the truth about exercise addiction, why Jordan can't meditate, our thoughts on heel elevated squats, 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/PDtM8MP5wjI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is coming in HEATED to today's podcast (10:52) — Developing the skill of shifting moods (17:18) — Why Jordan doesn't meditate (21:57) — Finding humor in dark situations (24:52) — The fascination with violence & death (31:12) — An interesting observation between sleep & productivity (33:13) — A highly underrated strategy for growing your business (37:02) — Testosterone reference ranges (are a little mind-boggling) (39:08) — Benefits & drawbacks to heel elevated squats (40:41) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (43:15) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    44 min
  2. SEP 3

    The Best Glute-Building Exercises, Testosterone vs Ozempic, How to Feel Your Chest, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the best glute-building exercises, what’s better: Testosterone vs Ozempic? The best quad exercises, how to feel your chest, 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/QQ7Cvayw0CU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's new life with 2 kids instead of 1 (05:04) — Mike's family weekend (11:11) — South Park's take on Ozempic (23:56) — An extremely nuanced discussion about GLP-1 injections vs TRT (41:35) — Our FAVORITE resource for bodyweight strength training (43:59) — How to build strong glutes without squats or deadlifts (49:53) — The best quad-building exercises (1:00:17) — Tips to improve mind-muscle connection in your pecs (1:03:32) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1h 4m
  3. AUG 27

    Mike's Angry Apple Picking Trip, Roided Out Influencers, How to Speak to Unhealthy Family Members, Coffee Before Breakfast, & More...

    In this episode, we discuss Mike's angry apple picking trip, roided out influencers, how to speak to unhealthy family members, coffee before breakfast, 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 Merjin - Why I Decided To Quit TRT & My Experience: https://youtu.be/9rH_aXpA9VI WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ebldZ05pZXg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's 2nd daughter & an unexpected history lesson (06:28) — Mike has given up on the bulk life (bringing back the aesthetic era) (12:23) — Meal prep services revisited (18:53) — Should you avoid coffee before breakfast? (25:40) — Steroids for optimal hormone health? (39:28) — Mike's angry apple picking (44:53) — How to have tough conversations with unhealthy family members (52:20) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    54 min
  4. AUG 20

    Getting Clients to Send Technique Videos, Timed Sets vs Regular Sets, Guru Nonsense, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss how you can get clients to send you their technique videos, timed sets vs regular sets, recent guru nonsense, 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/2l6fcIlfopQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Everyone please welcome the 3x reigning annual golf trip champion to the show (04:51) — Flip phones & unethical operations (08:02) — How to NOT find new clients (14:45) — Analysis of a (garbage) sponsored post (22:13) — Timed intervals vs counting reps (32:19) — How to get technique videos from self-conscious clients (40:53) — Strategies for getting clients to actually send information you need/ask for (46:30) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    47 min
  5. AUG 13

    Erectile Dysfunction, Sunscreen, Getting Kids to Eat Veggies, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss erectile dysfunction, sunscreen, how to get kids to eat vegetables, and we debate over who would win a 100m race. 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/dNgKdsS_J6g TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike might not make it through today's episode (02:15) — Why Jordan zags where everyone else zigs (& why it helps his content) (06:34) — Mistaken identities & reality TV (09:45) — Jordan's surprising discovery about property taxes (15:48) — Mike can't be bought (17:38) — Sun exposure, sunscreen, & the idea of a solar callus (24:44) — What Jordan has been learning from boxing training (35:25) — Who'd win in a 100m race? (38:12) — How to get kids to eat more vegetables (43:32) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    44 min
  6. AUG 6

    Jordan's Creative Process for Making Great Content, Program Design for Military Push-Ups, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss Jordan's creative process for making great content, how to design a workout program to optimize results for the military push-up test, and a whole lot 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/207hG8fx4oY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Gary travel & Mike's secret tea collection (04:44) — The Syatt Fitness method of content creation (15:12) — Mentorship Hot Seats & why you should always be reviewing & improving your business (18:12) — Our thoughts on meal prep services (29:40) — Managing cravings later in the day (34:19) — How to max the military push-up test (45:17) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    46 min
  7. JUL 30

    Reverse Dieting, Maintaining 130lb Weight Loss, Chin-Ups, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the most overhyped concept in the fitness industry right now: reverse dieting. We also talk about how to maintain 130lb weight loss, chin-ups, 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/HHwV7j7s59Q TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Stress levels, parenthood, & front splits (09:44) — More annoying "mastermind guru" ads (11:53) — Mike's annual golf tournament is rapidly approaching (17:02) — Food cravings & different approaches around handling temptation (23:27) — Shoutout Rachael Schwartz (25:13) — Our favorite (& least favorite) methods for improving pull-ups/chin-ups (31:38) — What reverse dieting ACTUALLY is (& who it's useful for) (42:54) — Avoiding re-gain after significant weight loss (50:43) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    51 min
  8. JUL 23

    They Shot Trump...

    In this episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, recreational sports, GLP-1s, and a whole lot 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/9DeHcpTgznY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The world we live in is absolutely insane (03:39) — The dangers (& lunacy) of comparing Trump to Hitler & the role of media in shaping public perception (09:05) — Conspiracy theories & the need for critical thought (22:13) — Thinking about what the next 4 months is going to bring (25:38) — Navigating media bias (& gaslighting) & the need for independent/citizen journalism (33:03) — Studying history to understand the present (37:33) — Please do us a favor and give us a 5-star review before we get canceled (38:05) — HOT TAKE: adult recreational sports are overrated (43:49) — The role of genetics on weight loss (54:20) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    57 min
4.9
out of 5
398 Ratings

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