

Trainers Talking Truths
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Welcome to Trainers Talking Truths! This is an ISSA podcast dedicated to exploring the fitness industry and uncovering the whys and hows of personal training.
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Mar 8, 2023 • 40min
Ep.89: Strength and Conditioning with Timothy Caron
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.”

Mar 1, 2023 • 31min
Ep.88: Boxing and Barbells
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.

Feb 22, 2023 • 34min
Ep.87: Successful Sales as a Fitness Professional
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.

Feb 15, 2023 • 49min
Ep.86: Social Media Marketing
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.

Feb 8, 2023 • 33min
Ep.85: Rediscovering Yoga with Alex Artymiak
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.

Feb 1, 2023 • 33min
Ep.84: Pregnancy and Personal Training
Jenny and Dan meet with ISSA favorite and new mom Skye Halliday-Wilson to discuss training while pregnant and working with clients post-partum!

Jan 25, 2023 • 39min
Ep.83 : Growth and Leadership in the Fitness Industry
Jenny and John talk with Idea Fit’s 2022 Fitness Leader of the YEAR, Pete Holman! They dive deep into the various career paths fitness trainers can take, as well as how to sky rocket in their chosen path.

Jan 18, 2023 • 42min
Ep.82: The Role of Fitness in Long-Term Physical and Mental Health
Jenny and John speak with the Director of Education for the MedFit Education Foundation Jonathan Ross. They cover Jonathan's successful career as a trainer, writer, speaker and educator and his passion for helping people find a sense of enjoyment in physical activity. Then they talk about the role fitness plays in long-term physical and mental health as well as the role it can play in helping those with chronic health conditions live longer and stronger.

Jan 11, 2023 • 36min
Ep.81: Building Your Fitness Business in the New Year
Jenny and Dan speak with Matt Wright, Partner and Chief Growth Officer at The Fort Athletic Club in Oceanport, NJ. They talk about how to build your business as a club operator and as a personal trainer in 2023. From efficient time management to effective relationship building with potential customers they cover many of the strategies that the best fitness professionals use to succeed in the fitness business.

Jan 4, 2023 • 39min
Ep.80: What is Targeted Vibration Therapy?
How can targeted vibration therapy benefit trainers and clients, and what actually is it? Your favorite fitness experts meet with physical therapist and trainer Matt Gloyd to talk all things athlete rehabilitation and recovery.


