
Trainers Talking Truths
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.
Latest episodes

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.

Dec 28, 2022 • 42min
Ep.79: Programming for Health and Performance
In this episode, Jenny and John talk to Director of Performance for XPT, PJ Nestler. They discuss how he creates performance programming for world class athletes and your everyday consumer. They also cover how performance breathing, cold exposure and heat exposure can benefit health and performance.

Dec 21, 2022 • 34min
Ep.78: Pilates is for Everybody
Jenny meets with Pilates studio owner Gabi Mazar to explore the benefits of Pilates and what it's like as a fitness entrepreneur to pursue studio ownership. They conclude with a really fun look into Gabi’s other business “Fitcations” which is a huge treat for travel and fitness lovers alike! Links from this episode: Fitcations: https://www.destinationfitcations.com/about/ Pilates Tempe: https://www.pilatestempe.com/ Fit Minute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fitminute-podcast/id1443979121

Dec 14, 2022 • 25min
Ep.77: What are Your Options for Health Care as a Personal Trainer ?
Your favorite fitness experts meet with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, a better way to pay for medical bills through the power of crowdfunding. They talk about the great healthcare services without restriction and access the power of the Crowd to help pay for medical bills. For a limited time, CrowdHealth is offering an exclusive ISSA discount. Get your first 3 months of CrowdHealth for only $99/month. Use code: ISSA

Dec 7, 2022 • 37min
Ep.76: Financial Planning as a Personal Trainer
In this episode, your favorite fitness experts meet with Patrick Darby of Darby Business Advisors who focuses on helping Online Fitness Entrepreneurs save taxes & grow their money.

Nov 30, 2022 • 47min
Ep.75: Why should ALL Personal Trainers Get Good at Sales?
Your favorite trainers meet with Shannon Fable to chat about nurturing leads into sales and the dos and don’ts of building your personal training business!

Nov 23, 2022 • 38min
Ep.74: The Fitness Business Owner’s Perspective
The Fitness Business Owner’s Perspective - Your favorite trainers sit down with studio owner and golf specialist Greg Johnson to chat all things fitness and business! Greg gives great advice for new professionals in the industry!

Nov 16, 2022 • 35min
Ep.73: Building an Enduring Brand and Podcast in Fitness
Today our trainers talking truths meet with fitness industry powerhouse Sarah Pellegrino, exploring brand building as fitness professionals, as well as how to start your very own podcast!