How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we discuss how we manage our mental health, bulking strategies, drugs and alcohol, clean eating, 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/dR3OCiq_CYM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Microplastics, testosterone levels, & what Mike actually means when he says he's "not scrolling" (04:56) — Mike has a theory about fiber, sugar, and optimal digestion (07:45) — We're bringing clean eating BACK (12:52) — Mike is a big mobility guy now (17:51) — Caffeine & artificial sweeteners (24:02) — Dating advice on the Personal Trainer Podcast (28:30) — Our experiences with bulking (& would we ever do it again?) (37:56) — Gratuitous nudity and sexual content in TV & movies (42:12) — Using pre-workout to stave off tiredness (44:08) — Total carbs vs net carbs - which should you count? (+ the definition of gluttony) (51:47) — Ways we manage our mental health (59:21) — 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 the perfect sleeping position—and if you haven't watched on YouTube or Spotify, you need to because Mike gives a legitimate video demonstration of how to set up your pillows for the perfect night's sleep. We also talk about the best advice we could give to our younger selves, how to deal with client demands, 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/ypGfNK23U8M TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Dialing nutrition, remembering dreams, & Mike can't prove this, but... (11:11) — Jordan's current cardio/stretching routine & more on the Roman Empire (22:44) — Hockey talk (+ a great documentary recommendation) (26:02) — One thing we'd tell our 18-year-old selves (35:48) — The OPTIMAL sleeping position (with a full demonstration by Mike—you'll want to watch the video on YouTube or Spotify for this... trust us) (45:11) — Dealing with client demands (50:39) — 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

This episode might be the most strange and completely random podcast you ever listen to. Marcus Aurelius, Chewy Bars, and eating a whole freaking bird are all discussed. Seriously. There is essentially zero business talk, FYI. 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/cTt8PqtTz5c TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We're kicking things off with a small right hook (06:48) — Marcus Aurelius & the historical accuracy of Gladiator (14:47) — What it's like to only be 2.5/10 handy (18:38) — What we've been eating lately, carbs as a spiritual monster, & eating a whole bird (36:24) — 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 give our thoughts on "what I eat in a day" videos (which will probably surprise you), how to program for a 300lb client, how to deal with negative comments, 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/m8dUJoS5cMc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — High-T Mentorship calls, samurai, & Mike still isn't scrolling (04:03) — Mike gives Jordan a lesson on unwritten rules in hockey (12:20) — Jordan's a big cold DM guy (lol) (15:49) — How to program for a 300lb client (30:37) — Our thoughts on "what I eat in a day" videos (& how to deal with the inevitable negative comments) (39:25) — Why having a massive audience (or focusing too heavily on "success") is overrated (43:18) — What's the deal with estate taxes? (48:40) — Join us in the Mentorship! (link is in the description) 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 climate change (lol you’re in for a surprise), how to focus when you don’t want to, back pain & mobility, how to make cardio go by faster, 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/xnDiYqw63yA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike no longer scrolls (& what he's doing instead) (06:20) — Why Jordan isn't going to be learning about climate change any time soon (18:02) — Ways to keep your mind entertained during cardio (21:54) — Our best tips for boosting focus & productivity (31:09) — Don't forget to check out our Online Fitness Business Mentorship (link is in the description) (31:49) — Character, morality, & posture (from our new segment: Let It Rip!) (40:29) — Tips for helping posture and improving back pain (44:38) — Jordan's Let It Rip! take (47:36) — 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 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