How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is obviously going to lead to some very angry DMs. We also talk about how to control yourself when doing chin-ups so you aren't swinging around uncontrollably. And we talk about holding onto the treadmill (which you might be surprised about our thoughts). 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/Wucv8TnaVjU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We've got some thoughts on Halloween (11:06) — The Israeli-Palestinian conflict (& a quick history lesson) (27:32) — Holding onto the treadmill when walking vs not—is there a difference? (30:39) — "No one has ever gone past RPE 8." -Mike Vacanti (32:26) — Mike can't pronounce names (34:59) — Our thoughts on in-person, small-group coaching (42:07) — The best ways to transition in-person clients to online (46:28) — The origin of the Indian club (50:30) — How to stop swinging on your chin-ups (56:09) — Tips for getting your first chin-up (1:01:16) — One last thing before we go 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk male vs female social dynamics, Mike's new favorite gym outfit, today's physique standards and how they compare to even just 10 years ago, online coaching, content creation strategies, 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/D46NjYSO_Ao TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's new gym outfit (07:05) — Male vs female social dynamics (13:53) — The ever-changing standards around business, physique, success, etc., & how they can impact happiness & fulfillment (31:29) — Content creation strategies for 2023 (41:51) — How important is in-person experience for an online coach? (54:00) — 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk all about testosterone and how you can double yours. On a serious note, Jordan's testosterone nearly doubled during his 30-day blood sugar spiking experiment and we dive into what happened, why, and what lessons you can take from it. 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/kLZqhuYhXDY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan is a BIG loaded stretch guy (04:32) — How Jordan DOUBLED his testosterone levels in 30 days (11:00) — How you can actually raise low testosterone levels (19:39) — No trends are new trends in the fitness industry (& the cyclical nature of the business) (23:45) — The difference between short-form and long-form audiences (33:29) — Are all proteins equal? (37:54) — Ranking our favorite (& least favorite) cardio equipment (46:07) — Why Jordan isn't doing any high-intensity cardio right now (51:24) — LAST CALL - Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk all about Ozempic, strategies for your clients to eliminate sugar cravings, important components of client psychology, 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/DbAPEtPxAVU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is re-entering the cottage cheese world (07:17) — The truth about Ozempic (20:35) — We're living in a society too driven by feeling (35:55) — The real solution to making a mistake (& why it isn't ignoring that it was a mistake) (39:52) — Strategies for dealing with sugar cravings (46:53) — Mike can't believe he was so off the mark on this... (56:10) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we're gonna ruffle some features and piss a lot of people off. Mainly because we're talking about something completely unrelated to becoming a personal trainer. But, such is life. If you're easily offended, don't listen to this podcast. If you aren't easily offended, dive right in. 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/Ff2EBBx6FQc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Are we getting canceled in record time today? (19:59) — Stop treating social media like it's pass or fail (26:03) — Lessons we can learn from Sam Sulek (39:47) — How our training & lifestyle has evolved over time to emphasize feeling good (48:28) — Is this offensive? (55:01) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk about the Carnivore Diet, how to mitigate hanger in a calorie deficit, unfettered anger, how to stay consistent, and blah blah blah. 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/k2rzrXYwuaE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Welcome (& thank you!) to all the new members of the mentorship! (02:30) — Jordan is living the full suburban dad lifestyle these days (11:47) — Manufactured anger & being driven by darkness vs. by light (19:04) — How the Carnivore Diet is actively harming people (30:42) — Controlling "hanger" in a calorie deficit (39:08) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we answer a listener's question asking what we would do if we won 50 million dollars. Mike gives extraordinary financial advice that you can take even if you don't have millions of dollars... And Jordan gives his cockamamie thoughts, as well. 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/hkJkonVl1HQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's new barber (is awesome) (03:27) — Is running making a comeback? (17:41) — What would we do with $50 million? (38:55) — Mike's $100k freeroll (courtesy of Jordan) (47:59) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk about resting heart rate, what's more important: sleep or exercise, our favorite power dinners, and an entry from Jordan's childhood secret diary. 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/Pj4LpS8RwBs TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's doctor scared the sh*t out of him recently (05:29) — A glimpse into the mind of a young Jordan (from his SUPER SECRET 11-year-old diary) (15:36) — Physiological stress is REAL (from a listener—thanks Shannon!) (19:34) — Sleep vs. Exercise: which is more important? (28:28) — Our favorite healthy & unhealthy POWER dinners (35:53) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk about gym alternatives for people who hate the gym, cold plunges for fat loss (lol), and Mike's favorite seasons (seriously... he's very passionate about this). 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/YdIcrK6qAx0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Ranking the seasons (10:24) — Jordan's doing... a cold plunge?? (13:17) — Is MTV's The Challenge the best TV show of all time? (18:54) — Alternatives to the gym for people who hate the gym (27:50) — Cold plunges for fat loss (37:26) — One of the (many) reasons Mike doesn't do other podcasts (45:46) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we dive into the physiology and psychology of getting (and staying) shredded all year round. This conversation takes a turn you likely won't expect but absolutely need to hear. 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/CNePRhhLs-o TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan finally watched The Count of Monte Cristo (with spoilers) (10:27) — Costs & disadvantages of getting/trying to stay shredded (20:13) — Constantly thinking about food (24:06) — Excess caffeine consumption/reliance (29:03) — It's impossible to gain muscle & strength (32:04) — Terrible recovery & increased risk of injury (35:33) — No one else cares (39:16) — You're comparing yourself to people who have gotten there with assistance you don't have (47:51) — Increased risk of binging (49:07) — Take-home message (50:32) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt