The Exercise Mechanic - Meet The Team

www.theexercisemechanic.com

Summary

In this conversation, Etienne Asselin, Ryan Taylor, and Brett Patterson discuss their backgrounds in the fitness industry and what they love about it. They highlight the concrete and direct impact they can have on people's lives through training and coaching. They also talk about the endless learning opportunities in the industry and the satisfaction of being on the cutting edge of research. They touch on the importance of education and how it can be a turning point in a trainer's career. They express their desire to make a positive impact on other fitness professionals through the Exercise Mechanic initiative. The conversation explores the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn in the fitness industry. It emphasizes the need for trainers to provide accurate information and not lead clients astray. The speakers discuss the value of admitting when you're wrong and being willing to recalibrate. They also highlight the significance of being yourself and honoring the content above ego. The conversation concludes with advice for trainers, including the importance of working in a corporate gym and taking your own training seriously.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:13 Ryan Taylor's Training Background and Passion for Education

02:56 The Appeal of the Fitness Industry

08:11 Brett Patterson's Training Background and Love for Helping People

11:05 The Excitement of Learning and Being on the Cutting Edge

14:51 The Never-Ending Journey of the Fitness Industry

19:02 The Mission of the Exercise Mechanic

22:32 Reinvigorating Trainers' Career Paths

23:31 The Influence of Negative Influence

24:28 The Importance of Truthfulness and Responsibility

28:21 Seeking Different Opinions and Holding Space for Nuance

29:44 Putting People First in Training

31:36 The Role of Nuance in the Fitness Profession

32:38 Starting in a Corporate Gym and Taking Training Seriously

35:48 Giving a Shit and Wanting to Get Better

36:58 Being Yourself and Carrying a Big Stick

38:14 Forcing Yourself to Be Creative

40:36 Honor Who You Are and Let It Rip

42:01 Being for Somebody, Not Everybody

44:29 The Possibility of a Successful Career in the Fitness Industry