How To Become A Personal Trainer

Latest Episodes:

This One's Gonna Ruffle Some Feathers... Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we're gonna ruffle some features and piss a lot of people off. Mainly because we're talking about something completely unrelated to becoming a personal trainer. But, such is life. If you're easily offended, don't listen to this podcast. If you aren't easily offended, dive right in.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ff2EBBx6FQc

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Are we getting canceled in record time today?

(19:59) — Stop treating social media like it's pass or fail

(26:03) — Lessons we can learn from Sam Sulek

(39:47) — How our training & lifestyle has evolved over time to emphasize feeling good

(48:28) — Is this offensive?

(55:01) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

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You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Carnivore is The Dumbest Diet of All Time Oct 03, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about the Carnivore Diet, how to mitigate hanger in a calorie deficit, unfettered anger, how to stay consistent, and blah blah blah.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k2rzrXYwuaE

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Welcome (& thank you!) to all the new members of the mentorship!

(02:30) — Jordan is living the full suburban dad lifestyle these days

(11:47) — Manufactured anger & being driven by darkness vs. by light

(19:04) — How the Carnivore Diet is actively harming people

(30:42) — Controlling "hanger" in a calorie deficit

(39:08) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

What Would You Do With 50 Million Dollars? Sep 26, 2023

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In this episode, we answer a listener's question asking what we would do if we won 50 million dollars. Mike gives extraordinary financial advice that you can take even if you don't have millions of dollars... And Jordan gives his cockamamie thoughts, as well.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hkJkonVl1HQ

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's new barber (is awesome)

(03:27) — Is running making a comeback?

(17:41) — What would we do with $50 million?

(38:55) — Mike's $100k freeroll (courtesy of Jordan)

(47:59) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Resting Heart Rate, Jordan's Secret Diary, Power Dinners, Sleep vs. Exercise, and More... Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk about resting heart rate, what's more important: sleep or exercise, our favorite power dinners, and an entry from Jordan's childhood secret diary.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pj4LpS8RwBs

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's doctor scared the sh*t out of him recently

(05:29) — A glimpse into the mind of a young Jordan (from his SUPER SECRET 11-year-old diary)

(15:36) — Physiological stress is REAL (from a listener—thanks Shannon!)

(19:34) — Sleep vs. Exercise: which is more important?

(28:28) — Our favorite healthy & unhealthy POWER dinners

(35:53) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Gym Alternatives for Those Who Hate It, Cold Plunges for Fat Loss, Mike's Favorite Seasons, and More... Sep 12, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about gym alternatives for people who hate the gym, cold plunges for fat loss (lol), and Mike's favorite seasons (seriously... he's very passionate about this).

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YdIcrK6qAx0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Ranking the seasons

(10:24) — Jordan's doing... a cold plunge??

(13:17) — Is MTV's The Challenge the best TV show of all time?

(18:54) — Alternatives to the gym for people who hate the gym

(27:50) — Cold plunges for fat loss

(37:26) — One of the (many) reasons Mike doesn't do other podcasts

(45:46) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Getting and Staying Shredded: Here's What You Need to Know Sep 05, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we dive into the physiology and psychology of getting (and staying) shredded all year round. This conversation takes a turn you likely won't expect but absolutely need to hear.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CNePRhhLs-o

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan finally watched The Count of Monte Cristo (with spoilers)

(10:27) — Costs & disadvantages of getting/trying to stay shredded

(20:13) — Constantly thinking about food

(24:06) — Excess caffeine consumption/reliance

(29:03) — It's impossible to gain muscle & strength

(32:04) — Terrible recovery & increased risk of injury

(35:33) — No one else cares

(39:16) — You're comparing yourself to people who have gotten there with assistance you don't have

(47:51) — Increased risk of binging

(49:07) — Take-home message

(50:32) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Body Dysmorphia, Depression, and The Fable of The Mexican Fisherman Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we get into a discussion about body dysmorphia and its prevalence in today's society relative to the glorification of obesity. We also talk about depression, and Mike tells the famous fable of the Mexican fisherman.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlnhRnlpVww

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Rating 3:10 to Yuma (with spoilers)

(03:54) — Why Mike ISN'T going to win the Olympia any time soon

(06:16) — What actually drives someone to become a great bodybuilder?

(09:53) — Body dysmorphia, depression, & the glorification of obesity in society

(33:48) — Jordan has a new mace (and he loves it)

(37:35) — Tips to lose weight with a desk job (...sort of)

(43:19) — The Die with Zero mentality (working to live, not living to work)

(47:04) — The Fable of the Mexican Fisherman

(53:21) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Mike's Big Weekend, Diet Soda Science, Stupid Influencers Hating on Mobility, How NOT to Give in To Temptation, and More... Aug 22, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss Mike's recent golf outing where he was, ahem, over-served, the science of diet soda and whether or not it spikes your blood sugar/insulin, details on Jordan's experiment with a CGM, stupid influencers hating on mobility, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pg_AZ2yFqtA

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's secret to waking up early & why Mike is back off the sauce

(06:42) — Jordan's CGM experiment so far

(19:57) — How to break up with a new coach

(26:50) — How to NOT give in to temptation

(33:22) — Do we avoid candy/high-sugar items?

(35:38) — Why do so many fitness influencers hate on mobility training?

(41:13) — Why do I feel RDLs mostly in my arms and my back?

(44:12) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Fight to the Death with a Live Gator, Deadly Spelunking, and More... Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss how a fight to the death with an alligator and grizzly bear would go. We also dive into continuous glucose monitors, spelunking, and more.

You can watch the video Mike referenced in the episode here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8LtSYvV/

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ryVnbsh-xfE

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's got a big problem

(04:11) — Why does Jordan have everyone up in arms about walking speed?

(10:12) — Jordan's mini-cut CGM challenge

(14:47) — Pica, evolution, & why Joe Rogan is a master interviewer

(27:07) — Deadly spelunking

(34:50) — Mike's claustrophobia, short-sighted ideas, & Jordan's group theory

(41:41) — What opponent would we choose in a fight to the death?

(45:59) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

How to Make More Money While Doing Zero Extra Work (Seriously), Grip Strength Myths & Facts, The Best Exercises for Balance, & More... Aug 08, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss grip strength facts and myths, how to make more money while doing zero extra work (seriously), the best exercises for balance, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lB9bgeo6IiQ

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — What's Mike been up to in Chicago?

(04:14) — Why everyone should go download our '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual (link below)

(05:19) — Maybe you're not as good at estimating calories as you think

(08:18) — Long-duration fasting

(13:39) — Does grip strength make you healthier?

(19:19) — The best ways to train balance

(24:37) — How Mike handles workouts on the road