

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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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!

Nov 9, 2022 • 40min
Ep.72: How Does Mindset Affect Your Goals?
John and Jenny meet with “fitness ninja” Marc Zalmanoff to talk about stoic philosophy, operating from a place of gratitude, and how the mindset impacts results. They explore “making good choices” and the degree to which everyday choices affect our short-term and long-term success.

Nov 2, 2022 • 48min
Ep.71: (Best of) Turning Passion into Profit - How to Optimize Your Personal Training Business Plan
Here's another fan favorite throwback episode!Jenny and Dan meet with the creator and owner of the game-changing fitness tool and brand: TRX, Randy Hetrick who provides insight into fitness entrepreneurship through first-hand experience with his innovation in TRX and his latest venture: Outfit.

Oct 26, 2022 • 40min
Ep.70: Coaching Philosophies in the Fitness Industry
Jenny and substitute co-host John Bauer talk with fitness industry professional Jarod Cogswell, covering everything from entering the industry to coaching philosophies within it!


