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. 3 DAYS AGO

    How WE Would Become Personal Trainers TODAY

    In this episode, we discuss exactly what we would do if we were just starting our careers as personal trainers today—how we'd study, how we'd use technology, and how we'd build our businesses. 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/JEsjzHC84sg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship coming SOON (02:52) — Laughing at Mike's "predicament" & why everybody loves Jordan (07:06) — Rogan, Trump, Bezos, & the need for media objectivity (14:03) — Why your "ideal" schedule may not always be realistic (19:46) — Gossip Girl & the worst season of Love is Blind ever (25:27) — Strategies Mike uses to NEVER get sick (37:08) — How WE would become personal trainers if we were starting from scratch TODAY (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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min

  2. OCT 29

    Overrated & Underrated Strategies for Online Fitness Business, The Best Exercises to Fix Back Pain, & More...

    In this episode, we discuss the most overrated and underrated strategies for building a successful online fitness business, the best exercises to fix back pain, 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/QQ_XVgh3agA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's unusual neighborhood encounter (10:08) — The most overrated & underrated things to focus on for building a successful online fitness business (22:40) — How Mike & Jordan have fixed their snapped-up backs (43:16) — Where Jordan & Mike differ in their open-mindedness (47:30) — Too much comfort vs. Too much stress (53:02) — Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship (sign up for our email list to be notified as soon as it opens) 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

  3. OCT 22

    How to Start a Fat Loss Phase When You Are Obese, Overcoming Debilitating Back Pain, Tips for Starting Your Online Fitness Business, & More...

    In this episode, we discuss how to start a fat loss phase when you are obese, how to overcome debilitating back pain, tips for starting your online fitness business, 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/BJTy-XFVnWg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Forced socialization & how being kind could (literally) save your life (06:54) — Jordan had a comment hidden by the President of the United States (10:58) — Political figures & the importance of action over words (16:41) — Keep an eye out for a Fitness Business Mentorship sale coming soon (around Thanksgiving) (20:22) — How to know when to eat the donut at work vs NOT eat the donut at work (28:05) — How to track oils used for cooking (30:10) — How Mike threw his back out (& how to overcome debilitating back pain) (43:42) — Jet fuel for starting your online fitness business (51:13) — The first step to starting a weight loss journey when you're obese (55:43) — 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

    57 min

  4. OCT 15

    Building Muscle in a Calorie Deficit, How Women Should Train, Unconventional Ways to Grow Your Audience, & More...

    In this episode, we discuss how to build muscle in a calorie deficit, the right way for women to train, unconventional ways to grow your audience, 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/0lsHUQeUM2A TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's trip to New York & the impact of storytelling on delivering a message (06:32) — Mentorship sale coming VERY SOON (11:47) — How much social media consumption is appropriate? (16:43) — Strategies for retaining muscle while losing weight (26:44) — Ice cream food science has come a LONG way (30:42) — Jordan has some strong feelings about rice cakes (36:19) — Why it's REALLY good to know where Pizza Huts are located (39:29) — Does gender play a role in how to build muscle? (45:33) — Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? (51:53) — Unconventional ways to grow your audience (including why Jordan is considering a billboard) (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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1h 3m

  5. OCT 8

    Staying Motivated When You Want to Give Up, Tips for Avoiding Excessive Soreness, Running vs Walking for Cardio, & More

    In this episode, we discuss running vs walking for cardio, tips if you get insanely sore from working out, how to stay motivated to workout and eat healthy when you want to give up, 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/DNlbfZfWQdI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Keep an eye out for a Black Friday Mentorship sale (02:13) — If you're looking for a new Spotify playlist to workout to... (03:33) — Recent changes Mike has made to his training (& why) (08:13) — Barbell vs dumbbell training preferences (14:39) — The importance of mobility work & warm-ups (19:14) — Your training will naturally change based on your current goals (24:17) — How we staying motivated to prioritize fitness & nutrition when we might want to give up (33:07) — Tips for avoiding excessive soreness (42:16) — Running vs walking for cardio (51:27) — 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

    52 min

  6. OCT 1

    Exposing Fake Natties, How Much Money Do You Want, Knowing How You Die, & More...

    In this episode, we discuss exposing fake natties, how much money you want/need to live a great life, would you want to know how you die, 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/rraAB_UDr3k TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Baths vs Hot Tubs (04:02) — Please leave a review & stick around for a fun surprise at the end of the episode (05:59) — Mike has a TRULY unpopular opinion (12:52) — Would you want to know your death date? (17:06) — Mike has found the G.O.A.T. popcorn (21:39) — How much money is enough? (32:24) — The addictiveness of Instagram (35:22) — Fake natties & lying on social media (50:14) — A whole new concept for the podcast (that Mike is very excited about) (52:39) — Coming up next week 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

  7. SEP 24

    Willpower, Reverse Pyramid Training, The Supplement Industry, Social Media Algorithm, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss willpower, Mike's intimidating walk, reverse pyramid training, the social media algorithm, and much 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 Westside Barbell Scout Reverse Hyperextension: https://www.roguefitness.com/westside-scout-hyper WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0dewbPDXnAQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The best vice (02:03) — Our initial thoughts on The Willpower Instinct (07:18) — The concept of "the 2 Yous" (10:03) — The impact of sleep (or lack thereof) on willpower (13:16) — Traumatic brain injury & it's effect on willpower (18:42) — Mike is sick of the supplement industry (27:46) — Supplements we currently take (32:21) — The benefits of limiting caffeine (36:01) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (42:25) — Mike's intimidating walk (or the generational decline of social interaction) (49:44) — Protein timing & the anabolic window (52:08) — Gary Vee's influence our social media strategies (55:51) — The viability of reverse pyramid training (57:05) — 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

    58 min

  8. SEP 17

    Guru Mastermind Horror Story, Squats and Knee Pain, Overcoming Burnout, Favorite Ab Exercises, And More...

    In this episode, we discuss another horrible "guru mastermind" horror story, squats and knee pain, overcoming burnout, our favorite ab exercises, and much 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/2hsu0YKFYfg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Bottled water prices & how excited Jordan is for football season (09:18) — Another guru mastermind horror story (11:23) — Diet updates, fudgsicles, & slow, sustainable fat loss (19:16) — The need for open-mindedness & respectful dialogue (23:50) — A funny story about squats & knee pain (30:07) — The best way to measure body fat (38:13) — How to see burn out as an opportunity & seize it (42:41) — Some of our favorite ab exercises (46:37) — 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
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Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.

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  • Creator
    Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    199
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    © Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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    How To Become A Personal Trainer

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