Trainers have to be mindful of how they speak to and with clients. It starts with the assessments. What words does the client use/ avoid? Can you gather intel on how they feel about themselves? Learn some communication tactics here.

Amy Mack breaks down the differences between small group and large group training and how to get the best results, as a client and a trainer.

Dr. Marty Miller is the Director of Education and Training for Technogym USA. Who has more than 20 years experience in sports medicine, performance enhancement and injury prevention. His academic credentials include a BS in Sports Medicine and Physical Education from Canisius College (NY) and an MS in Exercise Science & Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania, and received his Doctorate in Health Sciences from AT Still University in Mesa, AZ. Marty is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and a Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMASCS). 

The popularity of bodyweight workouts skyrocketed after the start of the pandemic. Yet many people still think of them as a subpar workout option; they think lifting heavy weights is a necessary part of a challenging workout. Josh Bryant is a best-selling author, international speaker, strength coach, and ISSA course creator. His passion is to help people grow stronger both mentally and physically. In this episode, we’re talking with Josh to break down common myths surrounding bodyweight workouts and how you can progress your exercises to get the intensity and muscle growth your clients desire.

Why did you start going to the gym, lace up your running shoes, or book your first personal trainer session? The “why” is one the most important factors to a personal trainer and their client. It’s what keeps people showing up every day to put in the work. Andrew Wyant, President, and CEO of ISSA is no stranger to the “why” concept. In this episode, he shares the “why” behind his personal fitness transformation and how he plans to connect 100M people to the power of healthy living by 2030.

Thinking about taking your training business online but not sure where in the world to start? There are lots of moving pieces and it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you actually make the switch? What about your current clients? How do you get new clients? Do you need a business plan? How much should you even charge?!We’ll talk about the key steps you need to take to branch out into online training. We’re talking with Jennifer Kadri, founder of jennerationfit.com and former National Director of Education for Crunch Gyms. She has the industry knowledge and experience to help you map out your road to success.

You have your certification in hand. You are excited to get started and train your first clients. But how do you actually get a job, get clients, and start building your career? With a lot of hard work, grit, and some tips from industry expert Brandon Daniels, Director of Personal Training for the Workout Anytime Franchise. He has been in the fitness industry for over 21 years, on both the membership and personal training side of the fitness industry. He has a deep understanding of how to develop and run a successful team, and create unparalleled results for the clients, trainers, and the gym. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to get out ahead of the crowd of trainers looking for a position, how to land that job, and how to ensure you remain successful.

We’ve all been there. You hear something from a trainer or read something online that you then adapt as the absolute truth. “Workout for your wine, earn those treat calories”, “Women who lift are bulky, cardio will lean you out”, and the ever-popular: “Carbs make you fat”. Well, the truth is, these are just NOT TRUE. And to be honest, these types of “motivational techniques” can be dangerous and detrimental to a client’s success in fitness, health, and mentality.We’re joined by Health and Fitness Coach, Skye Halliday Wilson to uncover unhealthy habits in the health industry. As a trainer, Skye doesn’t just consider fitness a physical aspect of her client’s lives, but that psychological factors can impact a client in their motivation and success. And as an industry that promotes health and wellness, we need to ensure we’re practicing what we preach – in all aspects of health and fitness

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. To do that, we’ll talk directly to the industry experts and the certified trainers. We’ll dig into fitness programming, business tactics, nutrition, and more. You’ll even hear from current training clients who offer insight from the other side.ISSA is the world leader in fitness education. Our comprehensive content is grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities. The guests and topics we highlight connect directly to our ISSA values. Jenny Scott, a coach, trainer, dog mom, and ISSA Product Developer. Jenny studied zoology, microbiology, and human resources before developing a passion for fitness in 2008 when her first trainer helped her lose 60 pounds! She became a certified trainer in 2009 and now hold 9 fitness-related credentials. Dan Duran is an ultra-triathlete, all-around outdoorsman, and ISSA VP, International and Group Partnerships. Dan completed several Ironman’s, two Double Ironmans in under 36 hours and a Triple Ironman in under 60 hours, and a quintuple ironman in under 5 ½ days. Together they plan to dig into the truths of fitness programming, business tactics, nutrition, and more.