How To Become A Personal Trainer

Louie Simmons, a legendary figure in powerlifting, revolutionized strength training with his Conjugate Periodization system. In this engaging conversation, he discusses the unique atmosphere at Westside Barbell and how it fostered intense dedication among athletes. They break down key aspects of conjugate methodology, highlighting its versatility and effectiveness compared to traditional methods. Simmons also debunks the myth of overtraining, asserting that under-recovery is often the real issue for most. Tune in for insights that can elevate your training game!

In this episode, we discuss what we would do if we were government officials in charge of improving global health. We also cover a very underrated lower body exercise, Jordan's return to stand-up comedy, 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/D6zf9n5QGjc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Can you guess what Mike had for the first time in a decade while flying recently? (01:53) — How do we improve global health? (17:47) — Is Jordan making a return to stand-up comedy? (22:06) — THIS is why we don't cold message (29:50) — What has Mike been seeing in the gym lately? (37:00) — The most underrated lower body exercise (40:00) — This is a HIGH TICKET CLOSE... to the episode 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 discuss leg training for power and mobility, Mike's top 4 movie picks of all time, more POWER breakfast/dinner ideas, tips for clients who drink too much, 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/yle9x6mLEs4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We haven't forgotten about our book club (01:36) — Why Mike might not be allowed to see Jordan's daughter anymore (03:34) — Sharing some of your POWER breakfasts (07:48) — POWER dinners (13:41) — What do we think about politics? (14:59) — Mike's top 4 movies (17:09) — How to handle clients who don't make progress because of alcohol (22:51) — How to train legs for power & mobility (29:17) — Why you SHOULD train your neck directly (36:21) — Is the state of the fitness industry the best it's ever been? (41:40) — On the next episode... 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 cover the best exercises you can do to build a scary strong and resilient lower back. We also discuss practical ways to eliminate food noise and improve your relationship with food. 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/G8x16etgVlk TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike had a terrible workout (06:45) — Is the gym a sacred place? (14:11) — Kerry's POWER Breakfast (14:46) — Why you should still use ONE social media handle even if it's only ever been used for personal content (18:36) — Why learning more about fitness & coaching IS learning about business (20:10) — Maybe we WON'T be bringing "railing" back... (21:39) — The best exercises to strengthen your lower back (28:44) — Tactics for quieting "food noise" other than weight loss injections (33:25) — Are single-arm chest flies a good exercise or a waste of time? (38:02) — 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 discuss the science behind the trending weight loss injections. We talk about their pros and cons, who could potentially benefit from them, who absolutely should not use them, 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/c70i99H9_Gg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's new tattoo & the podcast journey we're currently on (04:16) — A deep-dive into weight loss injections (20:43) — Another quick favor, please (we'd love your thoughts!) (21:09) — What we think of the "fitness business coaching" ads we've been seeing on social media lately... (25:02) — How would we make an extra $2k in 4 weeks? (29:13) — Is 5-6 days per week too much for a 6-year-old to "train"? (33:17) — We're STRONGLY anti-sulk around here (37:15) — What non-fitness routines improve our mental health? (43:31) — 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 outline the ultimate power breakfast. We discuss what it means for a breakfast to be powerful, which foods are the most powerful breakfast foods, the most powerful breakfast combinations, and so much more. Candidly, we discuss a lot more than just power breakfasts, but Jordan is writing these show notes several days after recording and he forgets what else we discussed. But trust us... it was good. 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/QzsetzF-B7U TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan is trying a new training split (09:04) — Mike has never been so offended... (13:08) — Do us a quick favor, please (14:06) — Crafting a POWERFUL breakfast (31:24) — Using fitness as a vehicle to improve the quality of your life (41:52) — 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 discuss building your brand and growing your network. We talk about "networking," and discuss our thoughts on the phrase, "your network is your net worth." An important conversation with blunt insights you probably won't hear from others in this industry. 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/jNF-H3JKiBw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's fiber journey (05:04) — Mike's workouts, your "fitness hourglass," and how focus (& desire) can change over time (14:58) — Could Jordan take Zuck in BJJ? (18:24) — The best way to build your network (39:07) — Tips for dealing with impostor syndrome (46:19) — Separate social media accounts for personal and business or just one? (53:56) — Does personal content create a stronger bond with your audience? 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 discuss the top 4 pieces of equipment your clients should have for effective online coaching. We also dive into how to respond to bad comments, daily vs weekly step targets, 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/g0wiEIHoEdI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Is Jordan a good driver? (05:11) — How Jordan used to get through long drives in college (12:13) — Online comment sections: 2015 vs 2023, things to keep in mind, & the best ways to handle negativity (29:34) — Would a weekly step goal work like a weekly calorie goal? Would you get the same heart-health benefits? (42:58) — How do we work the same muscles as a seated row without a seated row? (+ our top pieces of equipment for a home gym) (49:32) — 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss... wait for it... sales. Today, we went in-depth on sales. Probably more than we ever have before. Consider this episode, "The Fundamentals of Sales." If you're in The Mentorship, you're gonna be a pro with this stuff. If you're not in The Mentorship, well, after this episode, you'll want to be. 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/PK432L8PMBs TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike quit 3 things this weekend (06:10) — What dog does Jordan not have in him anymore? (12:32) — Building anticipation for a launch vs a flash sale (18:16) — How Jordan structured his most recent Inner Circle sale (24:03) — Do you have to launch/hard sell to be successful? (27:40) — How do we increase our reach to people outside of those already following us? (40:11) — Mike's current training schedule & why it wouldn't work for everyone (but fits his life perfectly) (46:39) — Why Mike's neighbors might call the cops on him 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 discuss some of the stupidest exercises known to mankind (and which exercises to do instead), ChatGPT, conspiracy theories, 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/vjvaUF6nWJ8 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Media addiction, ChatGPT (AI), & Mike's favorite tweet of all time (16:58) — How we're liking 'Outlive' so far (full book club episode coming soon!) (24:42) — Jordan is becoming a conspiracy theorist (29:03) — How to help a client lose their "belly pooch" (33:06) — Stupid exercises... & what to do instead (40:02) — Do macros matter if you're already tracking calories? (45:58) — 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