How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we continue this multi-part series in which we outline the most important steps you need to take in order to grow your online fitness business in 2024 (and beyond). 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/Io2LR6d6bjo TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike makes a grand proclamation (04:38) — Food marketing deceit & education vs government regulation (10:59) — Jordan's new content idea (13:08) — New Year, new me? (15:21) — How to build an online fitness business in 2024 - Part 3 (17:01) — Mike's favorite tactics that Jordan uses to continually grow his business (18:29) — Jordan's #1 tactic for building his email list (25:21) — Mike's former debate teacher is in the news... (32:44) — Why we love soft selling (& best practices) (36:38) — Stop scrolling (what to do instead) (38:11) — Why it's a mistake to neglect developing your writing (48:50) — Some new POWER Meals (52:57) — 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

In this episode, we waffle around talking about 2024 goals, habit changes for the new year, and a lot of good old-fashioned banter. 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/srdL7elU6M4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Our holidays, Mike's elite immune system, & our best methods for mitigating sickness (13:26) — The balance between politeness & health (23:14) — Mike's training goals for 2024 (29:58) — Why Mike wants to join a gym with a cold plunge (37:55) — Jordan's training goals entering 2024 (40:45) — Habit changes Mike would like to make in 2024 (47:11) — More of our goals for 2024 (57:06) — 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 continue this multi-part series in which we outline the most important steps you need to take in order to grow your online fitness business in 2024 (and beyond). 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/_zXTQt3qVZI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Why Mike has sworn off dermatologists (03:52) — Jordan is a BIG mobility guy (09:14) — Why the pursuit of goals is greater than the outcome (12:46) — Are college degrees a waste of time & money? (25:11) — Mike loves a good archetype (28:19) — How to build an online fitness business in 2024 - Part 2 (29:00) — 1) Education (43:40) — 2) Documentation (55:23) — 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 begin a multi-part series in which we outline the most important steps you need to take in order to grow your online fitness business in 2024 (and beyond). 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/IhPiRDMk5Rw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's obsession with his home gym, Mike's new treadmill, & big toe mobility (08:16) — Introducing our new series: How to build an online fitness business in 2024 (09:01) — The most important principle to keep in mind (11:30) — Long-form vs short-form content (& when to utilize both) (27:42) — Why it is VITAL to build an email list (37:14) — Wrap-up—what to expect in the rest of the series 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 Mike's new $20,000 treadmill (lol), how to help your clients overcome dealing with stress, technology and AI, Jewish holidays, 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/y1Or3Rxusvc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Pyramid vs reverse pyramid training (07:50) — $20,000 treadmills (14:30) — Mike is in NYC (& social media isn't real) (20:10) — Ranking the Jewish holidays (from Mike's perspective) (23:47) — The impact of technology on maintaining in-person relationships (35:02) — Can Mike guess the newest addition to Jordan's home gym? (40:03) — How would we adjust things for a client going through a period of high life stress? (52:42) — 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 about lengthened partial repetitions and how they impact muscle growth. We also discuss training for health vs. aesthetics, recovery after 30, 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/sEjsFbOGmWY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Why Thanksgiving is the most relaxing day ever (& turkey is HIGHLY underrated) (07:04) — Turkey vs duck (11:23) — Peter Attia on the Carnivore diet (15:16) — Why Jordan loves running with a weighted vest & the best treadmills (20:23) — Jordan's new trap bar is a marvel of engineering (22:54) — Lengthened partials for hypertrophy? (32:09) — Mike is impressed by Jordan's new lifestyle (35:10) — Processed foods vs "clean" foods (37:57) — Training for health vs training for aesthetics (44:21) — Changes in recovery after the age of 30 & what motivates us to train right now (48:00) — Is there a genetic component to peoples' palates & how certain foods make us feel? (53:49) — 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, Jordan is absolutely livid. Which Mike thinks is hilarious, so he really fans the flames. We talk about why Jordan is pissed (take your best guess, lol), as well as online coaching platforms, hiring for your business, our ideal home gym set-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/rJM4vb-llvA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Why is Jordan so angry? (11:23) — Should you use online training apps like Train Heroic & Trainerize? (22:56) — Jordan LOVES living outside of the city (24:56) — How we'd build our dream home gyms (40:09) — Why Jordan will never turn down an opportunity to make a business connection (44:30) — Reasons we built our businesses the way we did (51:05) — 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk about new research pertaining to productivity (and a surprising way to improve it). We also discuss Jeff Bezos' recent move, differences in behavior between male vs female CEOs, 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/70pyNrILwnM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — If you're not following our IG (@personaltrainerpodcast)... You should be (01:33) — Mike made a nostalgic pre-workout swap (07:17) — New research around productivity (09:42) — Orange juice is CRIMINALLY underrated (15:42) — Why everyone should have to physically PAY (not auto-deducted) taxes for at least a few years (19:38) — More reasons to stop watching the news (26:46) — Elon Musk, believing online 'experts', & the key to a good Donald Trump impression (37:07) — A highly underrated TV scene (39:33) — Male Vs. Female CEOs (46:11) — The (in)accuracy of wrist heart rate monitors (47:50) — Why you SHOULDN'T build a membership (54:21) — The walking pad might be the greatest investment you can make (1:02:58) — Can we trust fast food calorie listings? (1:09:07) — Fiber or protein—which is more important? (1:17:02) — Sushi for breakfast? (1:21:03) — How lean do you need to be before bulking? 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 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