How To Become A Personal Trainer

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Best Exercise for Bone Density, Running vs Swimming for Cardio, 8-Minutes Daily Screen Time, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the best exercise for bone density, running vs swimming for cardio, the man who has a daily screen time of 8-minutes, 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/HtM_GcAhs9k TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Online Fitness Business Mentorship is officially ON SALE for Black Friday (don't procrastinate!) (06:10) — Mike's (triumphant?) return to running (13:55) — Running vs swimming & the best exercise for bone density (17:56) — Posting and ghosting and heated fitness arguments (27:01) — How to reduce your daily screen time Mentorship coming soon... (32:38) — "TRT", fatherhood, and testosterone levels (39:50) — Mike's feel-good training session (44:25) — Jordan's daily caffeine intake (45:30) — How the social media landscape has changed over the years (53:32) — Don't forget to apply for the Mentorship during our Black Friday sale (seriously, don't miss it) 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    55 min

  2. NOV 4

    The Final Nail in The Coffin On Water Intake, Nutrition for First-Time Parents, China's New Social Media Laws, and More...

    In this episode, Mike is on tilt and goes off on daily water intake. We also discuss nutrition and exercise for first-time parents, China's new social media laws, 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/C0V-4e8HyIk TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is finally watching the Harry Potter movies (07:25) — Equity markets, economic inequality, & inflation (14:35) — A PSA for all the homeowners out there (20:22) — Our weekly sleep & chess update (24:38) — Freedom of speech & the dangers of hate speech laws (35:36) — Why Jordan isn't planning on stopping his GLP-1 any time soon (38:17) — The FINAL word on water intake (42:51) — The best way to handle judgment from others (46:40) — If you're struggling with consistency... (48:17) — How much do you need to be able to retire? (50:16) — The most important things to focus on (for health) as a busy adult (56:26) — 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 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    57 min

  3. OCT 28

    Jordan's Current Instagram Strategy, New Study on Dangers of Sleep Deprivation, Life Advice for Your 30's, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss Jordan's current Instagram strategy, a new study on the dangers of sleep deprivation, and life advice for your 30's (and beyond), 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 How a meth-fueled rampage saved Aimo Koivunen's life: https://www.historydefined.net/aimo-koivunen WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFkf0w4H46s TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Sleep struggles & the dangers of sleep deprivation (12:50) — There are worse addictions than exercise (19:59) — The biggest "what if" in history (23:45) — Our weekly chess update (29:14) — No-scroll continues (32:52) — The difference between engagement and business (the engagement trap) (43:06) — Advice for life in your 30s (and beyond) (50:12) — Safety tips for working out at home/by yourself (53:11) — The moralization of performance enhancing drugs (58:30) — 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min

  4. OCT 21

    Peace in The Middle East, Fear of Death, The Hell of Health Insurance, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the Trump-brokered peace deal in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, overcoming a fear of death, dealing with the hell of health insurance, 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/oKSQhXVi8L4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's continued quest to chess grandmaster (02:41) — The impact of nutrition on overall well-being (09:18) — The good and the bad of modern day food science (15:37) — Peace in the Middle East (24:33) — Health insurance & self-employment (38:35) — Navigating grief & the fear of death (49:58) — How to deal with insufferable coworkers (56:44) — Your weekly reminder to GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA (59:06) — 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1 hr

  5. OCT 14

    Long Term Health Consequences of Chronic Stress, Jordan's New Sleeping Arrangement, Charlie Sheen, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the long term health consequences of chronic stress, Jordan's new sleeping arrangement, Charlie Sheen's unknown taper strategy, 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/jTZf1OfYlo4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's sukkah experience (08:32) — The health consequences of chronic stress (I can't prove this, but...) (18:20) — Mike is the world's worst introvert (23:59) — A nuanced take on assimilation and the importance of cultural integration (33:44) — Math struggles & Jordan's rapidly improving chess game (43:13) — Charlie Sheen and his unconventional path to sobriety (48:19) — NO NUANCE ALLOWED RAPID FIRE (53:26) — 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 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    54 min

  6. OCT 7

    The Future of Social Media, Optimizing Your IG Bio, How Much $$$ Should Assistant Coaches Be Paid, and More...

    In this episode, we discuss the future of social media, how to optimize your IG bio, what is a fair percentage for assistant coaches to be paid, 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/Za896aTOtyU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Easy workouts, mute Disney characters, & brand new baseboards (07:01) — Mike is taking back control of his prefrontal cortex (13:13) — We have a major problem in the fitness industry (the ethics of coaching compensation) (22:24) — Building a personal brand and audience (29:12) — The future of social media and content platforms (39:36) — What's the most important type of content to post on social media? (47:14) — What links should (and shouldn't) you include in your social media bio? (49:17) — Hebrews 10:26 (56:53) — 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 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    57 min

  7. SEP 30

    Superdosing Creatine, Burpee Alternatives, And ZERO Politics

    In this episode, we do NOT discuss any politics. We do, however, discuss super-dosing creatine, burpee alternatives, non-meat protein sources, current favorite exercises, 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/kQ0i4j5atzI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Social media detoxes (05:22) — The impact of bot farms on society (09:23) — Mike's new gym (11:57) — Jordan's no-scroll challenge & why his schedule is so unusual (21:19) — Benefits of super-dosing creatine (26:37) — Our current favorite exercises (32:51) — Non-meat protein sources (35:58) — The importance of monitoring markers of health (40:24) — The balance of health optimization & quality of life (44:50) — Burpee alternatives (47:21) — The happiest people in the world are not on the internet (53:27) — 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    54 min

  8. SEP 23

    What is Happening to Our Country?

    In this episode, we discuss the current state of our nation in relation to the horrific assassinations of Charlie Kirk. 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/4CninQ69mzw 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 © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    249
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
  • Show Website
    How To Become A Personal Trainer

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