The Exercise Mechanic Podcast

In this conversation, Christle Guevarra shares her journey from studying chemistry to becoming a physician focused on sports medicine and weight management. The discussion delves into the complexities of weight management, including the roles of genetics, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Christle explains the mechanism of GLP-1 agonists in weight management, their potential downsides, and the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding weight loss medications and performance enhancers, emphasizing the need for open communication and understanding in healthcare. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Crystal Guevara 04:19 Crystal's Journey to Sports Medicine 06:17 Understanding Weight Management and Genetics 12:52 The Role of Pharmacology in Weight Management 18:36 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists24:13The Impact of Crash Dieting 29:41 Long-term Use of Weight Management Drugs 34:28 The Role of Fitness Professionals 38:09 The Importance of Language in Patient Care 41:54 Navigating Conversations about Performance Enhancing Drugs 46:44 Identifying Red Flags in Patient Health 51:54 Body Weight and Health Awareness 53:39 Understanding Blood Pressure Guidelines 55:44 Monitoring Blood Pressure Effectively 57:59 Experiences with the US Figure Skating Team 1:01:53 Lessons from Competitive Sports 1:05:39 Concussion Awareness in Sports 1:09:43 The Impact of Rowan's Law 1:12:52 Rehabilitation Trends in Sports Injuries 1:17:28 Rapid Fire

In this episode of the Exercise Mechanic podcast, Nick Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization (RP) discusses the significant role social media has played in RP's growth, the balance between authenticity and marketing, and the importance of building trust through long-form content. Nick shares insights on discovering authenticity over time, maintaining friendships in business, and the culture within RP. They also touch on moments of serendipity that contributed to RP's success, the importance of niching down in the fitness industry, and Nick's personal journey to earning his IFBB pro card. In this conversation, Nick Shaw shares his experiences and insights on the challenges of being overweight, his journey in bodybuilding, and the psychological aspects of endurance sports. He discusses the trade-offs involved in competitive bodybuilding, the mindset required to succeed, and the importance of understanding the costs associated with pursuing fitness goals. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, rapid-fire questions, and the significance of hard work in achieving success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Renaissance Periodization and Its Growth 01:07 The Role of Social Media in RP's Expansion 04:46 Maintaining Authenticity in a Sensationalized Industry 09:50 Building Trust Through Long-Form Content 14:21 Discovering Authenticity Over Time 20:55 Balancing Friendship and Business 25:49 The Importance of Company Culture 30:20 Moments of Serendipity in Business Growth 35:54 The Importance of Networking in Fitness 40:18 The Debate on Niching Down in Business 49:42 Nick's Journey to Becoming an IFBB Pro 54:26 Nick's Journey in Bodybuilding 01:03:06 The Trade-offs of Competitive Bodybuilding 01:09:16 The Psychology of Endurance Sports 01:20:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

www.theexercisemechanic.com Summary In this conversation, Etienne Asselin, Ryan Taylor, and Brett Patterson discuss their backgrounds in the fitness industry and what they love about it. They highlight the concrete and direct impact they can have on people's lives through training and coaching. They also talk about the endless learning opportunities in the industry and the satisfaction of being on the cutting edge of research. They touch on the importance of education and how it can be a turning point in a trainer's career. They express their desire to make a positive impact on other fitness professionals through the Exercise Mechanic initiative. The conversation explores the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn in the fitness industry. It emphasizes the need for trainers to provide accurate information and not lead clients astray. The speakers discuss the value of admitting when you're wrong and being willing to recalibrate. They also highlight the significance of being yourself and honoring the content above ego. The conversation concludes with advice for trainers, including the importance of working in a corporate gym and taking your own training seriously. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:13 Ryan Taylor's Training Background and Passion for Education 02:56 The Appeal of the Fitness Industry 08:11 Brett Patterson's Training Background and Love for Helping People 11:05 The Excitement of Learning and Being on the Cutting Edge 14:51 The Never-Ending Journey of the Fitness Industry 19:02 The Mission of the Exercise Mechanic 22:32 Reinvigorating Trainers' Career Paths 23:31 The Influence of Negative Influence 24:28 The Importance of Truthfulness and Responsibility 28:21 Seeking Different Opinions and Holding Space for Nuance 29:44 Putting People First in Training 31:36 The Role of Nuance in the Fitness Profession 32:38 Starting in a Corporate Gym and Taking Training Seriously 35:48 Giving a Shit and Wanting to Get Better 36:58 Being Yourself and Carrying a Big Stick 38:14 Forcing Yourself to Be Creative 40:36 Honor Who You Are and Let It Rip 42:01 Being for Somebody, Not Everybody 44:29 The Possibility of a Successful Career in the Fitness Industry

In this episode Etienne Asselin, founder of The Exercise Mechanic is hosted by Marcus Astley on the Fit Forward Podcast. Give this a listen to learn more about what drives us at The Exercise Mechanic, and where we're headed. Thank you to Marcus for a great episode! Make sure you give the Fit Forward Podcast a follow at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CIlamVicGKixNbFrVL7QG?si=09968b715f7c4a35

Shoutout to Liam for today's episode! To learn more about Liam or to work with him: https://www.runtraverse.com/ https://mile2marathon.com/coach/liam-walke/ Instagram: @liamonthetrail (https://www.instagram.com/liamonthetrail/) You can also email him directly at liam@mile2marathon.com To learn more about The Exercise Mechanic, check out our website and upcoming courses at www.theexercisemechanic.com

If you'd like to be a guest on the show, simply email me at: theexercisemechanic@gmail.com 👉🏼 Grab a copy of the free training "HOW TO CONVERT COLD LEADS INTO PAYING PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS" here: https://www.theexercisemechanic.com/make_money_as_a_personal_trainer 👉🏼 Check out our website at www.theexercisemechanic.com for upcoming courses 👉🏼Learn more about Syd by clicking here: https://www.instagram.com/sydvrmt/

👉🏼 Grab a copy of the free training "HOW TO CONVERT COLD LEADS INTO PAYING PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS" here: https://www.theexercisemechanic.com/make_money_as_a_personal_trainer • • • Welcome to The Exercise Mechanic Podcast "Trainer Talk". In this episode I chat with personal trainer Maggie Armstrong about some of the challenges she faces in her personal training business. We discus: - Growth vs fixed mindsets - How to introduce teach new concepts to clients - How to establish a strong referral network - and much more This episode is juicy - so make sure you listen 'til the end. • • • 👉🏼 Learn more about Maggie Armstrong at: https://www.instagram.com/a.r.m.strong_/ • • • 👉🏼  Learn more about The Exercise Mechanic at www.theexercisemechanic.com Join our mailing list for fresh pickings and exclusive deals on our upcoming courses!

👉🏼 Grab a copy of the free training "HOW TO CONVERT COLD LEADS INTO PAYING PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS" here: https://www.theexercisemechanic.com/make_money_as_a_personal_trainer 👉🏼 Join our mailing list for fresh pickings and exclusive deals on upcoming courses. https://www.theexercisemechanic.com/upcoming-courses • • • Learn more about Dr. Michael Mash and Barbell Rehab at: https://www.instagram.com/barbellrehab/ https://barbellrehab.com/ • • • Learn more about The Exercise Mechanic at www.theexercisemechanic.com Join our mailing list for fresh pickings and exclusive deals on our upcoming courses!

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In this episode I share with you key lessons I've learned throughout my career. Sales have been and will likely continue to be the primary barrier that personal trainers struggle with. In the hopes of helping with this, here are 5 key lessons I've learned throughout my career that have helped me make over 10k/month in my in-person training business. Enjoy! Grab a copy of the free training "HOW TO CONVERT COLD LEADS INTO PAYING PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS" here: https://www.theexercisemechanic.com/make_money_as_a_personal_trainer Gary Vee's IG: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/ Learn more about The Exercise Mechanic at www.theexercisemechanic.com