How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we discuss our body fat percentage (see if you can guess what we are), the good girl/bad girl machine, severe lactose intolerance, 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/E5X2YGaMmY0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Podcasting from undisclosed locations & training with MMA fighters (07:00) — Severe lactose intolerance (10:00) — Why Mike feels so crappy right now (11:48) — An update on Mike's new golf strategy (12:25) — A deep dive into body fat: where we are, where we feel best, & why you probably don't want to be super lean all the time (24:54) — Mike is 2/3 through Oppenheimer... here's what he thinks so far (28:00) — Why you shouldn't only do compound movements (34:20) — 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

In this episode, we discuss a whole lot of nonsense including sunscreen, lawn care, Mike's golf game, greasing the groove, and becoming a prepper. 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/ahLa6GDqa1E TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — An update on Jordan's mini-cut & Mike's current training (05:31) — Mentorship "Hot Seats" & the ability to make changes in your business (09:08) — Jordan woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning (13:39) — A shout-out to Gen Z (18:33) — An unfortunate email (but an important lesson) (21:14) — Mike's new golf plan (& why an Epicurean mindset may be better than boom-or-bust) (26:18) — Pro-sunscreen vs anti-sunscreen (29:46) — Jordan is a low-grade prepper (33:24) — Why being into fitness & being a prepper are more closely related than you may think (36:20) — What effects has decreased sun exposure over time had on our society & health? (39:14) — Mike, Jordan, & lawn care (42:37) — 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

In this episode, we talk about how Mike almost got in a fight with a group of Dagestani fighters at UFC 302. We also dive into EMFs, fat-loss strategies, child-rearing nutrition, 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/RGfK7-Xj3EM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — What do we actually know about EMFs? (05:46) — Jordan's starting a mini-cut (12:33) — Mike almost got into a fight at UFC 302 (20:40) — Jordan wants to become a homesteader (27:52) — The 2 most underrated fruits (28:43) — PSA: These may not be the best choice if fat loss is your goal (34:23) — Food strategies when fat loss is the goal (43:16) — The wild differences in peoples' taste buds (46:30) — Child-rearing & kids' propensity for craving sweets (53:09) — 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 discuss what a "good life" actually is, Mike's recent "aha" moment around Jordan's fear of death, weight lifting belts, Strongman competitors, 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/1a8btxvOvkg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Post-workout carbs, classic 90s-2000s comedies, & the nobility of Ned Stark (05:24) — Mortality & Mike's recent aha moment (10:04) — What does it mean to live a good life? How do life changes & increased responsibilities impact your views over time? (17:37) — Maybe not all story protagonists are people you should mimic... (21:46) — What purposes do lifting belts serve? When should you use or not use one? (28:42) — Stigmas surrounding Strongman & how the sport has changed over the years (31:45) — 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 discuss an incredible new study that analyzes the effects of exercise (and also gave rats cocaine), how cortisol impacts body fat, 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 The research study mentioned in the episode: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240520122802.htm# WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HgWkwy4h8Kc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan has learned a lot about dogs since getting Curtis (03:35) — Cocaine rats & exercise's impact on neuron growth & re-wiring of the brain (10:29) — Leaning into pain vs leaning into pleasure (17:06) — Can you still say "good girl" & "bad girl" machine? (18:04) — Is cortisol making you fat? (26:00) — Make sure you're following us on IG @personaltrainerpodcast (27:57) — How ridiculous are self-employment taxes? (31:10) — Should you correct others in the gym if they're doing something incorrectly? (37:03) — Why Mike won't ever do a bodybuilding show (39:30) — The difference between training for aesthetics vs peak performance (46:40) — Morning walks & melatonin memes (49:47) — 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 discuss Big Al's famous workout question, the crazy basketball with Gary Vee story, our ideal superpowers, and more... (it’s a doozy). 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/uIR0-jmvuIg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Pomegranate juice, Mike's ab workout, & spot fat reduction (07:59) — ChatGPT 4.0 (& the impending doom of Mike's only fear) (14:02) — Door-to-door sales shouldn't exist (23:56) — What is the most unhealthy relationship with exercise? (27:48) — Mike's big home gym plans (32:34) — How to train with a spouse/partner with different levels of fitness (35:59) — Our ideal superpowers (41:47) — Thoughts on pickleball (43:03) — Pick-up basketball, Gary Vee, & how much Mike hates losing (49:20) — Renting vs buying: when does each make the most sense? (01:01:59) — 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 discuss new research on dreamer bulks, the top science-based practitioners on IG, Jordan's dog Curtis and his landlord, the truth about deloads, 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/TMLns6c8gZk TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Mentorship sale is officially over—congrats to all the new members! (00:39) — Jordan loves a good birthday month (03:21) — The inability to accept differences of opinion in today's world (05:23) — Another nail in the dreamer bulk coffin (09:59) — The top science-based practitioners/accounts on Instagram (13:52) — Can you curate social media or does social media curate you? (18:29) — Leviticus, Curtis, steroids, & Jordan's landlord (23:21) — How often should you change up strength routines? (35:04) — Do you *actually* need deloads or training breaks? (40:31) — The impact of tracking your nutrition on training performance (& why you really need to do it) (45:51) — 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

Topics include building a fitness business without social media, vaping risks, resources for coaches, and starting a fitness journey. The hosts discuss addiction to social media, urban living challenges, and weight loss strategies.

Topics discussed include the benefits of walking, the impact of social media on isolation, a near-death experience, changing processes in mentoring, and important goals for personal trainers.

In this episode, Jordan had a colonoscopy and his doctor said he has a pristine colon. We also discuss the best martial arts for kids and we give several substitutions for the barbell front squat. 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/eK4CtOqQeHA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Mentorship sale is LIVE (link in the description to apply) (03:35) — What Mike's workout taught him about blood flow to the brain (07:12) — Jordan has a PRISTINE colon (16:57) — This soup is blowing Mike's mind (20:06) — Why EVERYONE (even coaches) needs to be reminded about consistency (25:02) — Why anything is better than nothing when it comes to your fitness (34:00) — Jordan got caught 'mirin (35:19) — Best alternatives to front squats (43:13) — The best martial arts for kids (49:05) — Don't forget to join the Mentorship while the price is the LOWEST it'll ever be again (link in the description to apply) 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