Elite Trainer Academy

Kyle Pullin

The Elite Trainer Podcast is hosted by Kyle Pullin, a coach mentored by Sal, Adam, and Justin from Mind Pump and now leading the growth of their personal training business. This show is for fitness coaches who want to sharpen their skills, grow a real business, and impact more lives. Whether you're new to training or looking to level up, you'll get proven strategies, honest insights, and the tools to stand out in a crowded industry.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 36: What Makes a Trainer ACTUALLY Good?

    What actually makes a great personal trainer?In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, we break down the core traits that separate average trainers from elite coaches.From direct communication and pushing clients effectively, to building trust, solving problems, and creating long-term vision—this episode gives you the blueprint to become a high-level coach.If you want better client results, stronger relationships, and a more successful training business… this is a must-listen.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.00:00 What Makes a Great Trainer?00:33 Why Directness Matters03:32 Why You Must Push Clients Harder07:29 The Best Trainers Think Like Problem Solvers11:07 Build Strong Relationships Fast13:05 Why Trust Is Everything15:35 Creating Bigger Future Goals for Clients20:07 Why Systems Make You BetterInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

    24 min

  2. MAR 23

    Trainer Q&A: Programming, Online Coaching & Nutrition Challenges | Elite Trainer Academy #35

    In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy, we answer questions from trainers in our community. We break down: • How to properly progress through MAPS programs • The best way to structure online coaching • Pricing strategies (packages vs subscriptions) • Why most trainers overcomplicate their offers • How to get clients to open up about nutrition • Why awareness matters more than strict trackingIf you're a coach looking to improve your systems, communication, and results — this episode gives you practical strategies you can implement immediately. If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started. 00:00 Intro + Trainer Q&A Format 00:39 Best Order for MAPS Programs 04:09 How to Structure Online Coaching 11:16 Getting Clients to Open Up About NutritionInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

    16 min

  3. MAR 16

    EP 34: How to Actually Coach Clients Through Fat Loss

    Helping clients lose fat sounds simple — but coaching someone through a calorie deficit is one of the hardest skills a trainer needs to master.In this episode, we break down how elite coaches successfully guide clients through fat loss phases, including: • When a client is actually ready to diet• Why reverse dieting sets up successful fat loss • How long a calorie deficit should last • The psychological challenges clients face during cuts • Practical tools to make dieting easier and more sustainable If you're a trainer who wants to get better results for your fat loss clients — this episode is essential. If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started. (00:00) Why Coaching Fat Loss Is Harder Than Trainers Think(00:41) The Two Types of Coaches Who Struggle With Fat Loss(03:26) Reverse Dieting as the Foundation for a Successful Cut(05:04) How to Know When a Client Is Ready to Diet(08:11) What a Reverse Diet Should Actually Look Like(10:34) Determining the Length of a Fat Loss Phase(13:05) Setting Expectations for Hunger and Discomfort(17:26) Why Fat Loss Should Happen in Cycles(24:31) Tools to Make Calorie Deficits More Manageable(29:03) Fixing Meal Structure and Eliminating Hidden Calories(33:16) Why Structure and Habits Matter Before a Cut(36:01) Why Trainers Fail to Coach Fat Loss Successfully

    42 min

  4. MAR 9

    EP 33: Why Most Trainers Never Become Elite

    What separates elite coaches from amateur trainers?In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, we break down the 7 deadly sins that keep trainers stuck at an average level.We cover the biggest coaching mistakes trainers make, including:• Only focusing on aesthetics• Ignoring small wins• Making every decision for clients• Being reactive instead of proactive• Obsessing over science instead of behavior change• Avoiding hard conversations• Turning fitness into a choreIf you want to become a better coach, retain clients longer, and create lasting results, avoiding these mistakes is critical.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.00:00 The 7 Deadly Sins of Amateur Trainers00:25 Stop Only Focusing on Aesthetics03:32 Why Health Should Come First05:26 Ignoring Small Wins Is a Huge Mistake07:21 Why Clients Lose Motivation09:24 Strength Gains as a Progress Marker12:13 Stop Making Every Decision for Clients15:35 Reactive Coaching vs Proactive Coaching18:19 Preparing Clients for Plateaus23:18 When Trainers Obsess Over Science29:03 Avoiding Hard Conversations with Clients37:08 When Fitness Starts Feeling Like a ChoreInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

    42 min

  5. MAR 2

    EP 32: Female Fitness Myths (And How to Coach Through Them)

    For decades, women have been told: • Don’t lift heavy — you’ll get bulky • Cardio is best for fat loss• Sweating means progress • The scale determines success In this episode, we break down the biggest female fitness myths and how coaches can effectively communicate the truth.If you coach women — or are one trying to navigate the noise — this conversation will change how you approach strength training, fat loss, and long-term health. If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started. 00:00 The Biggest Female Fitness Myths 01:04 Lifting Heavy Will NOT Make You Bulky 02:11 Building Shape vs Getting “Big” 04:35 Why the Scale Lies to Women 07:08 Hormones & Strength Training 08:46 The Cardio Fat Loss Myth 10:17 Why HIIT Feels Effective (But Isn’t Long-Term) 11:41 Muscle Is Like Investing 14:08 Why Cardio Gets Harder Over Time 16:06 Sweat Doesn’t Equal Progress 18:18 Stop Gamifying the Wrong Things 21:22 Becoming a Better Communicator as a CoachInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow

    24 min

  6. FEB 23

    EP 31: Are You Training Clients… Or Just Burning Calories?

    Getting clients results isn’t about crushing them with workouts.In this episode, Kyle and Cole break down the three fundamentals that separate average trainers from elite coaches:• Progressive overload (done properly)• Managing stress, sleep, and recovery• Creating real behavior change and identity shiftsIf you can master these three pillars, you won’t just help clients lose weight — you’ll change their lives.This is what top 1% coaches focus on.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.00:00 The 3 Fundamentals Most Trainers Overlook01:10 Why Progressive Overload Is Non-Negotiable02:19 What Progressive Overload Actually Means04:03 Real-Time Adjustments Inside a Session07:26 Training vs Just Working Clients Out09:31 When Progress Stalls (Look at Recovery)11:37 Sleep Is the Ultimate Multiplier14:28 How to Track Stress & Sleep16:10 The Stress Bucket Explained19:42 Make Fitness Less Stressful20:53 Behavior Change Is the Real Goal28:31 Identity Shift Changes EverythingInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

    34 min

  7. FEB 16

    EP 30: Why “More” Is Ruining Your Clients’ Results

    Some clients need to be pushed harder.Others need to be pulled back.In this episode, Kyle and Corinne break down how to handle one of the toughest coaching situations — when a client is doing too much. From excessive training and rigid macro tracking to high-achiever burnout, they explain how to recognize early warning signs, reframe “hard work,” and guide clients toward the right dose of training and nutrition for long-term results.If you coach driven, grind-heavy clients who refuse to slow down — this episode is essential.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.00:00 The Two Types of Clients Who Need to Scale Back 01:54 Early Warning Signs of Burnout 03:40 Communication Is the Real Skill 05:10 Why You Don’t Say “We’re Scaling Back” 06:54 Using Strength as the New Focus 08:24 The Right Dose vs Doing More 10:34 Reframing Hard Work for High Achievers 13:53 Finding Movement They Enjoy 15:45 When Nutrition Becomes Control 19:27 Moving Toward Intuitive Eating 21:14 Building Awareness Around Food & EmotionsInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

    23 min

  8. FEB 9

    EP 29: Why Most Trainers Can’t Keep Clients

    Most trainers obsess over getting new clients — but the real key to a sustainable coaching business is learning how to keep them. In this episode, Kyle and Cole Stanger break down how elite trainers approach client re-signs without pressure, awkward money talks, or “salesy” tactics. They explain why re-signs should be a natural extension of good coaching, how to frame long-term progress, and how trust, communication, and identity shifts keep clients around for years — not months. Client Re-Signs & Why They Matter (00:00) Why Re-Signs Matter More Than New Sales (00:26) Trust, Relationships, and Long-Term Coaching (01:57) Why Good Coaching Makes Re-Signing Easy (03:07) Getting Over the Fear of “Asking for Money” (04:01) Re-Signs Are a Long-Term Conversation, Not a Moment (07:09) Stop Framing Coaching in Short Time Blocks (08:55) The Real Goal: Identity, Habits, and Longevity (11:05) When Clients Don’t Need You Anymore (13:30) Why Clients Stay Even When They Could Leave (14:36) How to Casually, Naturally Bring Up Re-Signs (17:45) Final Thoughts on Low-Pressure, Ethical Re-Signing (22:38)

    23 min
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The Elite Trainer Podcast is hosted by Kyle Pullin, a coach mentored by Sal, Adam, and Justin from Mind Pump and now leading the growth of their personal training business. This show is for fitness coaches who want to sharpen their skills, grow a real business, and impact more lives. Whether you're new to training or looking to level up, you'll get proven strategies, honest insights, and the tools to stand out in a crowded industry.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Pullin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Pullin
  • Show Website
    Elite Trainer Academy

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