

Trainers Talking Truths
ISSA
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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Apr 27, 2022 • 34min
Ep.44: What is EMS Training?
Jenny and Dan meet with an expert in Whole Body Electric Muscle Stimulation training, Bernard Mustafa to explore the science behind this revolutionary technology, as well as how it can benefit you and your client’s training.

Apr 20, 2022 • 34min
Ep.43: Myth Busting Part 3 - How Much Do Personal Trainers Make?
Jenny and Dan discuss personal trainer income. This includes the various income streams for a trainer as well as the different levels of pay depending on experience, education, and job type.Anatomy Trains book (Anatomy Trains By Thomas W. Myers) https://www.anatomytrains.com/product/anatomy-trains-fourth-edition/Books about selling/ getting what you’re worth:Make Good Choice By Mark Zelmanov https://makegoodchoicesbook.com/Groomed for Greatness: How to Get What You’re Worth as a Fitness Professional by John Laudermilchhttps://www.amazon.com/Groomed-Greatness-Youre-Fitness-Professional-ebook/dp/B09KFYZ76V

Apr 13, 2022 • 43min
Ep.42: What is the Gap Between Medicine and Fitness?
Jenny and Dan meet with leading expert in lifestyle management Oliver Patrick, to talk about all things health and wellness from a medical and holistic perspective. They also dive into health assessment and the science of recovery!

Apr 6, 2022 • 34min
Ep.41: How Can Understanding Barefoot Science Change the Way You Train?
In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, Dr Emily Splichal, to talk all things barefoot science and its role in personal training and overall physical health and fitness. They cover everything from postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, to foot to core integration, and sensory integration. Dr. Spichal is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and the CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology

Mar 30, 2022 • 55min
Ep.40: Challenges of Bodybuilding Training
Jenny and Dan talk with Brandon Daniels and John Defendis about the challenges of bodybuilding training.

Mar 23, 2022 • 39min
Ep.39: How To Optimize Mobility for Longevity
In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera, Stick Mobility co-founders and uncover how Personal Trainers can best serve clients by optimizing their workouts for increased longevity.

Mar 16, 2022 • 36min
Ep.38: Building a Career in the Fitness Industry
In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Jason Stella of Lifetime Fitness to talk all things fitness industry. How can you build your career in fitness? What should individuals new to the fitness space know? They dive into this and more!

Mar 9, 2022 • 34min
Ep.37: How Do Personal Trainers Train Pain-Free?
In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dr. John Rusin, author and Sports performance and injury expert who has coached some of the world's best Olympic gold medalists, NBA and MBL all-stars, and minted revolutionary practices for pain-free personal training.

Mar 2, 2022 • 33min
Ep.36: Virtual Personal Training 101
Jenny and Dan meet with virtual personal training app, Flexit, founder and CEO Austin Cohen! They dive deep into the ins and outs of virtual personal training and the evolution of technology utilization by trainers and clients alike.

Feb 23, 2022 • 30min
Ep.35: Vibration Therapy in Personal Training
Dan and Jenny meet with Ian Mack from Tomahawk Science to learn all about vibration therapy and using tools like power plates to increase results for clients as a personal trainer.