
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

Aug 31, 2022 • 35min
Ep.62: Instagram Facts vs FACTS
Dan and Jenny meet with the assistant director of fitness and wellness at Loyola Marymount University, Michelle Kieser and discuss the differences of Instagram and reality in the fitness and nutrition world, as well as emphasize the importance of instilling good health habits early on. Links from this episode: The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

Aug 24, 2022 • 37min
Ep.61: How Does Body Language Impact Personal Training
Dan and Jenny meet with Randy Leopando to discuss the nuances of behavior as a personal trainer and how our body language impacts our personal training businesses.

Aug 17, 2022 • 39min
Ep.60: Connecting With Nature Through Movement and Life Essential Nutrients
Jenny and John speak to the co-founder of Saluz, Daniel Spencer. They cover his start in the health and fitness industry, his time putting together wellness retreats in Mexico, handstand workshops and more. Lastly they dive into his company Saluz, their products, and how they aim to spread positive health and vitality by connecting people to the healing power of nature and earth's nutritional and medicinal abundance.

Aug 10, 2022 • 34min
Ep.59: Business Innovation as a Personal Trainer
Randy Hetrick , creator of the Suspension Trainer ®, founder of TRX, and also the Founder CEO of OutFit joins Jenny and Dan AGAIN to dive deeper into his brand Outfit and how to revolutionize your business as a certified personal trainer.

Aug 3, 2022 • 40min
Ep.58: Training Clients With Medical and Physical Challenges
In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Tracy Markley. Tracy Markley is an international award-winning fitness specialist, the IDEA 2021 personal trainer of the year, author and educator with over 20 years of expertise. Tracy specializes in stroke recovery and biomechanics and uses this knowledge to help her clients reach their fullest potential while living with physical challenges. Links from this episode: https://thehealthandfitnessshowwithtracy.buzzsprout.com/ www.tracymarkley.comwww.tracyspersonaltraining.com www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley https://functionalaginginstitute.com/

Jul 27, 2022 • 45min
Ep.57: Generational Health
Dan and Jenny meet with fellow ISSA team member Kurt Mangum II. They discuss how he and his wife Deanna started and built their brand Coupleyfit. The concept of their approach to physical health S.W.A.N.™ (Sleep, Water, Activity, Nutrition) is covered along with how they combine it with the mental and emotional side of health. Lastly they talk about the importance of capturing moments on social media to promote their brand and their message. Episode Links:https://coupleyfit.com/ Instagram: @coupleyfitt

Jul 20, 2022 • 50min
Ep.56: Mindset Matters Most
In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Brian Grasso. Brian has played major roles in the fitness world for decades including founding the IYCA (International Youth Conditioning Association). These days he and his wife Carrie Campbell are well known as leaders in the world of mindset coaching and for educating thousands on the role that mindset plays in behavior change.Links from the episode:Optimism and the effect on wellbeing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/ Ben Hardy article where he states their system is the most scientifically valid mindset system: https://www.inc.com/benjamin-p-hardy/4-simple-science-backed-steps-to-endless-daily-motivation.html https://www.facebook.com/brian.grasso Work harder on yourself than you do in your business - Jim Rohn via BG

Jul 13, 2022 • 35min
Ep.55: How to Reach More Clients as a Personal Trainer
Logan Dube, Director of Education for Fitness World Canada sits down with Jenny and Dan to discuss all the ways personal trainers can expand their reach to a variety of clientele, as well.

Jul 6, 2022 • 38min
Ep.54: What is the Key to Becoming a Successful Personal Trainer?
Get the inside scoop on best practices from Austin Johnson the National Personal Trainer Manager at Gold’s Gym! Dan and Jenny get major tips and tricks surrounding growth in the personal trainer field from someone who has done it himself!

Jun 29, 2022 • 37min
Ep.53: Assessing Strength and Power and Why it Matters
Jenny and Dan meet with the extremely impressive Will Waterman PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS, and Head of Performance and Sports Science Proteus Motion, Inc. to go over all things strength and power, and how understanding these concepts can improve your program design as a personal trainer.@Proteusmotion (Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter) www.proteusmotion.com