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Oct 22, 2024 • 57min

How to Start a Fat Loss Phase When You Are Obese, Overcoming Debilitating Back Pain, Tips for Starting Your Online Fitness Business, & More...

In this episode, we discuss how to start a fat loss phase when you are obese, how to overcome debilitating back pain, tips for starting your online fitness business, 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/BJTy-XFVnWg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Forced socialization & how being kind could (literally) save your life (06:54) — Jordan had a comment hidden by the President of the United States (10:58) — Political figures & the importance of action over words (16:41) — Keep an eye out for a Fitness Business Mentorship sale coming soon (around Thanksgiving) (20:22) — How to know when to eat the donut at work vs NOT eat the donut at work (28:05) — How to track oils used for cooking (30:10) — How Mike threw his back out (& how to overcome debilitating back pain) (43:42) — Jet fuel for starting your online fitness business (51:13) — The first step to starting a weight loss journey when you're obese (55:43) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 3min

Building Muscle in a Calorie Deficit, How Women Should Train, Unconventional Ways to Grow Your Audience, & More...

In this episode, we discuss how to build muscle in a calorie deficit, the right way for women to train, unconventional ways to grow your audience, 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/0lsHUQeUM2A TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's trip to New York & the impact of storytelling on delivering a message (06:32) — Mentorship sale coming VERY SOON (11:47) — How much social media consumption is appropriate? (16:43) — Strategies for retaining muscle while losing weight (26:44) — Ice cream food science has come a LONG way (30:42) — Jordan has some strong feelings about rice cakes (36:19) — Why it's REALLY good to know where Pizza Huts are located (39:29) — Does gender play a role in how to build muscle? (45:33) — Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? (51:53) — Unconventional ways to grow your audience (including why Jordan is considering a billboard) (01:02:01) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 8, 2024 • 52min

Staying Motivated When You Want to Give Up, Tips for Avoiding Excessive Soreness, Running vs Walking for Cardio, & More

In this episode, we discuss running vs walking for cardio, tips if you get insanely sore from working out, how to stay motivated to workout and eat healthy when you want to give up, 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/DNlbfZfWQdI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Keep an eye out for a Black Friday Mentorship sale (02:13) — If you're looking for a new Spotify playlist to workout to... (03:33) — Recent changes Mike has made to his training (& why) (08:13) — Barbell vs dumbbell training preferences (14:39) — The importance of mobility work & warm-ups (19:14) — Your training will naturally change based on your current goals (24:17) — How we staying motivated to prioritize fitness & nutrition when we might want to give up (33:07) — Tips for avoiding excessive soreness (42:16) — Running vs walking for cardio (51:27) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 1, 2024 • 54min

Exposing Fake Natties, How Much Money Do You Want, Knowing How You Die, & More...

In this episode, we discuss exposing fake natties, how much money you want/need to live a great life, would you want to know how you die, 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/rraAB_UDr3k TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Baths vs Hot Tubs (04:02) — Please leave a review & stick around for a fun surprise at the end of the episode (05:59) — Mike has a TRULY unpopular opinion (12:52) — Would you want to know your death date? (17:06) — Mike has found the G.O.A.T. popcorn (21:39) — How much money is enough? (32:24) — The addictiveness of Instagram (35:22) — Fake natties & lying on social media (50:14) — A whole new concept for the podcast (that Mike is very excited about) (52:39) — Coming up next week 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 24, 2024 • 58min

Willpower, Reverse Pyramid Training, The Supplement Industry, Social Media Algorithm, and More...

In this episode, we discuss willpower, Mike's intimidating walk, reverse pyramid training, the social media algorithm, and much 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 Westside Barbell Scout Reverse Hyperextension: https://www.roguefitness.com/westside-scout-hyper WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0dewbPDXnAQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The best vice (02:03) — Our initial thoughts on The Willpower Instinct (07:18) — The concept of "the 2 Yous" (10:03) — The impact of sleep (or lack thereof) on willpower (13:16) — Traumatic brain injury & it's effect on willpower (18:42) — Mike is sick of the supplement industry (27:46) — Supplements we currently take (32:21) — The benefits of limiting caffeine (36:01) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (42:25) — Mike's intimidating walk (or the generational decline of social interaction) (49:44) — Protein timing & the anabolic window (52:08) — Gary Vee's influence our social media strategies (55:51) — The viability of reverse pyramid training (57:05) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 17, 2024 • 47min

Guru Mastermind Horror Story, Squats and Knee Pain, Overcoming Burnout, Favorite Ab Exercises, And More...

In this episode, we discuss another horrible "guru mastermind" horror story, squats and knee pain, overcoming burnout, our favorite ab exercises, and much 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/2hsu0YKFYfg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Bottled water prices & how excited Jordan is for football season (09:18) — Another guru mastermind horror story (11:23) — Diet updates, fudgsicles, & slow, sustainable fat loss (19:16) — The need for open-mindedness & respectful dialogue (23:50) — A funny story about squats & knee pain (30:07) — The best way to measure body fat (38:13) — How to see burn out as an opportunity & seize it (42:41) — Some of our favorite ab exercises (46:37) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 10, 2024 • 44min

The Truth About Exercise Addiction, Jordan Can't Meditate, Heel Elevated Squats, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the truth about exercise addiction, why Jordan can't meditate, our thoughts on heel elevated squats, 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/PDtM8MP5wjI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is coming in HEATED to today's podcast (10:52) — Developing the skill of shifting moods (17:18) — Why Jordan doesn't meditate (21:57) — Finding humor in dark situations (24:52) — The fascination with violence & death (31:12) — An interesting observation between sleep & productivity (33:13) — A highly underrated strategy for growing your business (37:02) — Testosterone reference ranges (are a little mind-boggling) (39:08) — Benefits & drawbacks to heel elevated squats (40:41) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (43:15) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min

The Best Glute-Building Exercises, Testosterone vs Ozempic, How to Feel Your Chest, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the best glute-building exercises, what’s better: Testosterone vs Ozempic? The best quad exercises, how to feel your chest, 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/QQ7Cvayw0CU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's new life with 2 kids instead of 1 (05:04) — Mike's family weekend (11:11) — South Park's take on Ozempic (23:56) — An extremely nuanced discussion about GLP-1 injections vs TRT (41:35) — Our FAVORITE resource for bodyweight strength training (43:59) — How to build strong glutes without squats or deadlifts (49:53) — The best quad-building exercises (1:00:17) — Tips to improve mind-muscle connection in your pecs (1:03:32) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Aug 27, 2024 • 54min

Mike's Angry Apple Picking Trip, Roided Out Influencers, How to Speak to Unhealthy Family Members, Coffee Before Breakfast, & More...

In this episode, we discuss Mike's angry apple picking trip, roided out influencers, how to speak to unhealthy family members, coffee before breakfast, 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 Merjin - Why I Decided To Quit TRT & My Experience: https://youtu.be/9rH_aXpA9VI WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ebldZ05pZXg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's 2nd daughter & an unexpected history lesson (06:28) — Mike has given up on the bulk life (bringing back the aesthetic era) (12:23) — Meal prep services revisited (18:53) — Should you avoid coffee before breakfast? (25:40) — Steroids for optimal hormone health? (39:28) — Mike's angry apple picking (44:53) — How to have tough conversations with unhealthy family members (52:20) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Aug 20, 2024 • 47min

Getting Clients to Send Technique Videos, Timed Sets vs Regular Sets, Guru Nonsense, and More...

In this episode, we discuss how you can get clients to send you their technique videos, timed sets vs regular sets, recent guru nonsense, 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/2l6fcIlfopQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Everyone please welcome the 3x reigning annual golf trip champion to the show (04:51) — Flip phones & unethical operations (08:02) — How to NOT find new clients (14:45) — Analysis of a (garbage) sponsored post (22:13) — Timed intervals vs counting reps (32:19) — How to get technique videos from self-conscious clients (40:53) — Strategies for getting clients to actually send information you need/ask for (46:30) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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