How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we have some pretty wild discussions about taxation, reaching $10 million dollars in the bank, finding balance in life, 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/jsuVVbUN8R0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — What was Jordan eating before the podcast? (02:50) — Mike made a BIG mistake this morning (05:28) — Jordan's recent golfing experience (11:11) — Hydration choices, Stanley cups, & Jordan's booty bands (12:55) — Tips for balancing fitness, work, sleep, family, etc. (24:33) — Should you still workout if you're sleep deprived? (the importance of building & maintaining momentum) (31:33) — Mike has gotten more sensitive to profanity over the years (33:21) — The speed of time & manifesting how old you feel (38:03) — Freerolls, 10 million dollars, & taxation is theft (51:51) — The importance of your environment (58:17) — 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 efficacy of heel wedges for squats, 72-hour fasts, RDL’s vs stiff-legged deadlifts, 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/wiySrX5FzK4 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Which sport requires the most athleticism? (07:17) — ATG squats & Mike's surprising mobility (10:18) — Starting new friendships as an adult (19:44) — Mike's biggest tip for better ankle mobility (20:57) — Our thoughts on heel wedges for squats (24:53) — Overrated/Underrated - Nasal breathing (30:36) — Are 72-hour fasts worth it? (38:08) — The differences between stiff-legged deadlifts & RDLs (44:58) — 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 © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we do a deep dive on bodybuilders and their training to determine if they are, in fact, athletes. We also discuss Google's Gemini, Peter Attia's Outlive, 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/-6g-ok41kTE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Catching up with Mike & Jordan (02:16) — Google's new AI (10:13) — Outlive (18:39) — Overrated/Underrated - Oatmeal (21:39) — Overrated/Underrated - Face pulls (24:39) — Hydration & the one muscle you SHOULDN'T train (29:25) — Overrated/Underrated - Running your own business/being your own boss (40:49) — Are bodybuilders athletes? (47:37) — 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 have a "super food draft" in which Mike and Jordan pick their favorite "super foods" for their own "team." We also discuss collagen, colostrum, the Middle East, 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/DrXmUDEqsbo TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mentorship calls, shows we're watching, & Jordan has a BIG announcement (05:41) — What would you buy for a home gym if you have $1,000 & minimal space? (07:30) — WTF is the deal with the current colostrum craze?? (13:00) — Are there any supplements EVERYONE should be taking? (17:01) — Is there any real merit to collagen? (21:16) — Conflict in the Middle East & the constant barrage of atrocity in the palm of your hand (32:56) — Can Pilates be enough for strength? (35:46) — Foam rolling: is it worth the pain? (39:38) — The "Super Food" Draft (49:48) — 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 have a heated debate about flexibility and strength. Seriously. We got into and took the gloves off. 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/R3Y3kWndSSA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Catching up with Mike & Jordan (02:32) — Is organic food ACTUALLY healthier or safer? (06:48) — How do we know recycling goes where they say it goes? (13:18) — Is BMI a good measure of health for the average individual? (29:48) — Jordan has changed his mind on the size of water bottles (33:42) — Strength vs flexibility: a HEATED debate (58:20) — 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 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