Elite Trainer Academy ETP 20: How Joe Went From IT Specialist to Aspiring Fitness Coach
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Dec 8, 2025 Joe shares his incredible journey from IT specialist to aspiring fitness coach, inspired by personal challenges like his wife's battle with cancer. He recounts the intense experience of training at Mind Pump HQ, where nerve-wracking practical sessions accelerated his learning. Emphasizing the importance of client connections, Joe discusses how his training philosophy prioritizes genuine relationships and value-driven coaching. He reflects on overcoming his discomfort with social media while building his fitness business, all driven by a desire to help others.
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Thrown Into Real-World Practice
- Joe described his week at Mind Pump as a fire hose that pushed him out of his comfort zone.
- He said on-the-spot tasks (like building a workout plan) were nerve-wracking but accelerated his learning.
Train Under Pressure To Gain Readiness
- Practice thinking on your feet by doing assessments and creating plans quickly.
- Embrace pressure scenarios to develop readiness for real client questions and situations.
Career Pivot Fueled By Injury And Podcasts
- Joe left a 13-year career as a network field engineer to pursue fitness after a shoulder injury and discovering podcasts.
- Listening to Mind Pump hooked him and changed how he trained and thought about health.