

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 55min
Jordan SHOCKS Michael with HUGE News
In this episode, Jordan absolutely shocks Michael with unexpected news. We also discuss code orange, communism, training intensity, 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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbOEhfA-O9UTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Bitcoin dips, investment strategies, & a healthy financial mindset(04:22) — Jordan has a MAJOR announcement (and Mike can't believe it)(12:55) — Grok is finished... Back to ChatGPT(20:05) — Mike is officially... a redditor?(24:23) — We'll never have 2015 energy again... (the value of intensity in your youth)(35:50) — Training for the hypothetical...(43:16) — Career choices, social movements, & class dynamics(53:10) — Don't forget to apply for the Mentorship during our Black Friday sale (seriously, don't miss it)Follow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Nov 18, 2025 • 55min
What We’d Focus On If Starting Our Business Today, Fixing Your Brain, Assessing Good Client Fit, and More...
In this episode, we discuss what we'd focus on if starting our business today, how Mike plans to fix his (and Jordan's brain), how to determine who will be a good coaching client, 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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Guf2ZKjmZoTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Checking in on fear, anger, & joy levels(06:44) — The Fitness Business Mentorship is on sale NOW for Black Friday—don't miss out!(09:02) — Raw dogging life: fix your brain (& a challenge from Mike to Jordan)(13:57) — Property taxes need to go(23:39) — What we'd focus on if we were starting our businesses TODAY(40:05) — How to know whether a client will be a good fit or not(47:13) — Mike is taking back his prefrontal cortex(50:13) — Modern day societal struggles and historical context(54:36) — 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 hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Nov 11, 2025 • 55min
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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HtM_GcAhs9kTIMESTAMPS:(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 hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Nov 4, 2025 • 57min
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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C0V-4e8HyIkTIMESTAMPS:(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 hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Oct 28, 2025 • 59min
Jordan's Current Instagram Strategy, New Study on Dangers of Sleep Deprivation, Life Advice for Your 30's, and More...
Delve into the dangers of sleep deprivation and its surprising effects on performance and decision-making. Discover Jordan's unique Instagram strategy, focusing on genuine engagement over vanity metrics. Learn about the balance between bad workouts and consistency, and why some addictions can be more harmful than exercise. The hosts share life advice for thriving in your 30s, emphasizing community and meaningful connections. Plus, get essential tips for safe home workouts and a thought-provoking discussion on the moral implications of performance enhancers.

Oct 21, 2025 • 60min
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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oKSQhXVi8L4TIMESTAMPS:(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-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Oct 14, 2025 • 54min
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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jTZf1OfYlo4TIMESTAMPS:(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-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Oct 7, 2025 • 57min
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.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Za896aTOtyUTIMESTAMPS:(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-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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Sep 30, 2025 • 54min
Superdosing Creatine, Burpee Alternatives, And ZERO Politics
Explore the benefits of super-dosing creatine and its impact on brain function. Discover practical alternatives to burpees and some favorite strength exercises. Unpack nutritious non-meat protein sources to meet your dietary goals. The hosts delve into balancing health optimization with quality of life, while also discussing the importance of monitoring cholesterol and blood markers. Plus, insights on finding happiness offline and managing social media use for better mental health make for a thought-provoking discussion.

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 1min
What is Happening to Our Country?
The hosts dive into the emotional fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, discussing shock and anger. They examine how social media amplifies outrage, showcasing how algorithms shape our reactions. Debates are also scrutinized, with a call to engage authentically rather than rely on clipped footage. The conversation turns to selective outrage and its impact on national divides, linking short-form media to a decline in attention spans. Finally, they emphasize the importance of disconnecting from harmful social media influences.


