How To Become A Personal Trainer

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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  1. 2D AGO

    The Top 20(ish) Ab Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 20(ish) ab exercises from S (supreme) to F-tier. 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/MR4Pf0YLYGM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Undisclosed locations, Jewish jokes, & coin flips for content (03:40) — Obnoxious comments & Mike's best golf game of the year (05:40) — The realities of breaking into the fitness industry (& building a business) (16:20) — Ranking the top 20(ish) ab exercises (S to F tier) (49:27) — Thanks for listening! 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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 © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    50 min

  2. JAN 20

    The New Food Pyramid vs. The Old MyPlate

    In this episode, we do a side-by-side comparison of the new food pyramid vs the old MyPlate and discuss each of their pros and cons. 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/T1dhQdaE2Zc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Another week, still sick... (04:21) — Mike's big nutrition goal for 2026 (09:59) — Jordan's plans for the year (15:23) — Where our morals *actually* come from (& why we're so divided) (21:16) — Mike's journey through the Bible continues (24:06) — Breaking down the NEW Food Pyramid - the good, the bad, how it compares to MyPlate, and more (48:26) — 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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 © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    49 min

  3. JAN 13

    The Top 22 Glute Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 22 glute exercises from S (supreme) to F-tier. 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/o3e4axyRPoM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Welcome to 2026, baby! (01:31) — Minnesota state taxes (& fraud) are OUT OF CONTROL (12:56) — The insane rise of peptides in the fitness industry (21:04) — Ranking the top 22 glute exercises (S to F tier) (1:04:53) — 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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 © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1h 6m

  4. 12/30/2025

    The Top 20 Biceps Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 20 biceps exercises from S to F tier. Mike also gets called by a plumber, literally, four times in a row and loses his mind in a fit of pure rage. 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/VMyNpfMR_mE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike has gotten OUT of Benghazi (01:07) — We're coming in with a *real* hot take (04:22) — Jacob and Esau, the Old Testament, & happiness vs contentment (08:20) — We've received some feedback on our Mentorship pricing... (10:03) — An amazing upper back exercise (13:39) — Checking in on Jordan's hand-growth goals (15:51) — Balancing life, training, and sleep (17:20) — A brief interruption for a fit of pure rage... (20:20) — Back to balancing life, training, and sleep (26:17) — Ranking the top 20 biceps exercises (S to F tier) (58:15) — We'll see you in the new year! 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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

  5. 12/23/2025

    Workout Programs: Ranked From Best-to-Worst

    In this episode, we are back to fitness content ranking the most popular workout program designs from best to worst. 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/J8dtWap0fDo TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Hydration levels & undisclosed locations (01:35) — Mike's Iron Man streak is officially OVER (06:10) — A frightening marker for society (11:59) — Jordan's catching up... (14:19) — Training splits ranked from best to worst (38:04) — One of the BEST things you can do as a parent (43:56) — What to do when you hit the wall after newbie gains (44:11) — Advice for nervous soon-to-be fathers (46:00) — Sleep training that really works (46:27) — Thanks for listening! We hope you have an amazing holiday! 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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

    47 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    The Best Ab Exercises, Baby Item Must-Haves, Falling Asleep ASAP, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the all-time best ab exercises, baby item-must haves, how to fall asleep as quickly as possible, 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/3NSKMpKp5i4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Reflecting on the year and our (declining) levels of technological savviness (03:48) — Jordan's new training schedule (why he's making the switch) (08:16) — Mike is officially retiring from fantasy football (11:35) — The dark side of gambling & sports integrity (21:22) — The top baby item must-haves (29:49) — Why can't anyone in the fitness industry ever agree? (34:55) — Strategies for better sleep (39:25) — Our favorite ab exercises (49:47) — 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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

  7. 12/09/2025

    Goggins vs. Rest Days, Airplanes with Toddlers, Stomach Vacuums, Autophagy, Fasted Training, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss David Goggins vs. rest days, stomach vacuums, autophagy, fasted training, airplanes with toddlers, 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/7EuldRo6eJw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Energy & fatigue levels as we age (06:00) — The strangest (& most inconvenient) way Jordan has improved his sleep... (11:36) — Experiences & advice for traveling with small children (16:27) — Dog walking etiquette & porch pirates getting what they deserve (21:31) — Online chess, Sun Tzu, & the Art of War (24:04) — The difference between a banana and a Snickers bar (24:27) — Fasted training (26:43) — Doing exercises you hate (29:59) — Weight vest recommendations (31:15) — What are the benefits of stomach vacuums? (33:08) — Age gaps & romantic relationships (34:55) — The reality of weight spikes (36:46) — Dealing with loose skin after weight loss (39:09) — Goggins vs Rest Days (43:02) — The "best" type of creatine (47:36) — Fasting & autophagy (49:24) — The truth about fitness wearables (50:20) — Things Jordan misses about Boston (52:29) — 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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

    53 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Jake Paul, Nick Fuentes, Zohran Mamdani, and The Healthiest Thing You Can Do...

    In this episode, we discuss Jake Paul, Nick Fuentes, Zohran Mamdani, and the healthiest thing you can do. 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/Ddm2spwYp4c TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Traveling with toddlers... A family adventure (03:01) — This is your LAST chance - don't miss the Black Friday sale for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship (05:33) — We all need more movement in our lives (08:29) — City vs country living: a hypothetical debate (16:43) — Remembering the joys of training for non-aesthetic goals (22:28) — SNAP benefits, societal health, & personal responsibility (27:03) — The rise of Jake Paul the boxer, controversy, & public perception (36:50) — Political discourse, identity politics, cultural differences, & community dynamics (45:04) — GROK can't do addition (46:45) — Jordan WILL beat Mike at chess... It's only a matter of time (48:10) — Mike is... Anti-Capitalism?? (50:29) — This is your LAST CALL for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship sale (don't say we didn't warn you) 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046 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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
  • Show Website
    How To Become A Personal Trainer

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