#153 The TikTok AnP Professor - 1 Million Followers Without “Selling Out”
Becoming Ronin
Discipline, Platform Longevity, and Criticism
Reflections on habit formation, batching content, financial/time tradeoffs, and strategies for handling negative comments while protecting mission and boundaries online.
Episode Overview
In this episode of Becoming Ronin, we sit down with Tim Reynolds, better known to over 1 million TikTok followers as The AnP Professor. Tim has carved out a unique space as both a highly respected college professor and practicing physical therapist, while simultaneously growing a massive online platform where he makes anatomy and physiology both entertaining and accessible.
We dive into Tim’s journey in academia, his passion for teaching, and how his clinical practice shapes the content he creates. He opens up about the challenges and opportunities that come with being a health and education influencer—especially how he’s navigated growth without “selling out.” Tim shares insights into balancing authenticity, professional integrity, and personal life while building an online community that trusts his expertise.
Whether you’re a coach, trainer, student, or someone curious about the future of education and social media, this conversation will leave you inspired to pursue your craft with purpose and originality.
Timestamps
[00:00] OB’s Recent MRI Story
[05:34] How staying consistent in training ties into time spent outdoors
[09:03] The crossover between building a social media platform and teaching in the classroom
[18:41] What years of teaching have taught us about communicating expertise
[27:41] The connection between discipline, freedom, and making authentic content
[34:08] Handling paid partnerships without losing your audience’s trust
[36:39] Finding creative ways to expand your content and teaching style
[38:56] Why coaches must always explain the “why” behind the work
[42:02] Building real trust and rapport with clients and students alike
[45:30] Knowing when someone is actually ready to change
[49:49] The most common mistakes people make when they walk into a gym
[53:14] Why following a solid program beats winging it every time
[56:18] Go-to corrective exercises for the everyday population
Connect with Tim Reynolds
Stay up to date with Tim’s content, teaching, and insights:
- 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anp_professor?lang=en
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatomy_professor/?hl=en
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