Trainers Talking Truths

Jenny and Dan talk to Ginny Grimsley, the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness and a Master Instructor for the Pain-free Performance Specialist Certification. They cover her role and the impact she makes in helping trainers succeed in creating great relationships with new members and ultimately helping those trainers to build their personal training businesses. PPSC: https://getppsc.com/

On this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan talk to Jordan Syatt, elite powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, and founder of Syatt Fitness. Jordan shares his journey, from his early days in fitness to becoming successful in the industry from his app to his podcast, and large social media following. We also discuss his advice for new trainers entering the industry and the worst fitness myths that need to be busted once and for all. Additionally, we dive into his book "Eat It," which focuses on guilt-free enjoyment of favorite foods, and his overall philosophy to nutrition and fat loss.

Jenny and Dan do some fitness mythbusting covering topics like “No Pain, No Gain”, “Crunches will give you a six-pack”, “Running is bad for your knees” and the always popular “More is better”. Tune in to hear a couple of long-time trainers talking truths!

On this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan talk to Robert Cappucio, behavior change specialist with over a decade of experience in the field of health and wellness. Robert shares his insights into the key elements of a successful coaching relationship and how coaches can help clients to bring about lasting behavior change. The conversation then turns to the delicate balance between supporting a client's growth and challenging them to stretch beyond their comfort zone. The episode also highlights tips and strategies for coaches to approach this balance and help their clients achieve their goals, as well as tools and techniques that coaches can use to help clients identify and overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors. 

Jenny and Dan connect with certified yoga teacher and mental health advocate Angel Desantis to explore the intersection of physical and mental strength in yoga. Angel shares her personal journey, which leads to a discussion of how yoga can be a powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being as well as how teaching has helped her students develop mental strength and resilience. The concept of "guided self-inquiry" and how it can be achieved in yoga is also explored, along with the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in promoting mental well-being.

On this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan sit down with renowned strength and conditioning coach and co-founder of Allegiate Gym, Timothy Caron. Timothy shares his journey of how he got started in the fitness industry and worked his way up to working with elite athletes in top college football programs, as well as how his diverse educational background informs his coaching philosophy and approach to maximizing human performance in strength and conditioning training. They also discuss his recently published book “The Strength Deficit.”

Jenny and Dan meet with Cary Williams, Olympic-level boxing coach, Fitness professional, and creator of Boxing and Barbells. They chat about how she combined boxing and fitness into a successful business and certification.

Jenny and Dan connect with Britt Knighton, VP of Business Development for Camp Gladiator to discuss tips and resources for fitness professionals to improve their sales, and encourage other teammates to do the same.

Jenny and Dan chat with Scott Rawcliffe, a long-time fitness professional and international speaker who is best known for helping many companies and individuals in the fitness industry increase traffic and increase profits with effective social media strategies.

Jenny and Dan connect with Alex Artymiak, a yoga, meditation, and breath-work teacher who has taught over 5000 yoga classes! In this episode they tackle all things yoga, from practice to profession.