How To Become A Personal Trainer

Latest Episodes:

The Top 4 Pieces of Home Gym Equipment for Online Coaching, Step Count Targets, Bad Comments Sections, and More... May 23, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss the top 4 pieces of equipment your clients should have for effective online coaching. We also dive into how to respond to bad comments, daily vs weekly step targets, 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/g0wiEIHoEdI

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Is Jordan a good driver?

(05:11) — How Jordan used to get through long drives in college

(12:13) — Online comment sections: 2015 vs 2023, things to keep in mind, & the best ways to handle negativity

(29:34) — Would a weekly step goal work like a weekly calorie goal? Would you get the same heart-health benefits?

(42:58) — How do we work the same muscles as a seated row without a seated row? (+ our top pieces of equipment for a home gym)

(49:32) — 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

Sales, Sales, Sales. Everything You Need to Know About Sales 101 May 16, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss... wait for it... sales.

Today, we went in-depth on sales. Probably more than we ever have before. Consider this episode, "The Fundamentals of Sales." If you're in The Mentorship, you're gonna be a pro with this stuff. If you're not in The Mentorship, well, after this episode, you'll want to be.

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/PK432L8PMBs

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike quit 3 things this weekend

(06:10) — What dog does Jordan not have in him anymore?

(12:32) — Building anticipation for a launch vs a flash sale

(18:16) — How Jordan structured his most recent Inner Circle sale

(24:03) — Do you have to launch/hard sell to be successful?

(27:40) — How do we increase our reach to people outside of those already following us?

(40:11) — Mike's current training schedule & why it wouldn't work for everyone (but fits his life perfectly)

(46:39) — Why Mike's neighbors might call the cops on him

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

Dumb Exercises, Conspiracy Theories, ChatGPT, and More... May 09, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss some of the stupidest exercises known to mankind (and which exercises to do instead), ChatGPT, conspiracy theories, 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/vjvaUF6nWJ8

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Media addiction, ChatGPT (AI), & Mike's favorite tweet of all time

(16:58) — How we're liking 'Outlive' so far (full book club episode coming soon!)

(24:42) — Jordan is becoming a conspiracy theorist

(29:03) — How to help a client lose their "belly pooch"

(33:06) — Stupid exercises... & what to do instead

(40:02) — Do macros matter if you're already tracking calories?

(45:58) — 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

An Honest Conversation About Negative Self Talk and How to Stop Getting in Your Own Damn Way May 02, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss negative self-talk and how to stop it from impeding your progress. So many people (including your clients, other coaches, and maybe even you) struggle with talking to themselves negatively, and in this episode, we cover important things to consider when you're trying to stop yourself from being your own worst enemy.

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/C0EaHejBoEs

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Why Mike specifically likes people that others hate

(02:47) — Online hate and the absolute insanity of online anonymity

(13:14) — Mike is cleansing from mindless scrolling

(16:14) — Dealing with negative self-talk

(32:36) — Stoking the metabolic fire, trying to maintain unreasonable leanness, & other things we've gotten wrong

(42:20) — Play to your audience

(47:23) — Preventive vs Reactive healthcare

(49:51) — 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

Caffeine, Nicotine, Pattern Interrupts, Branching Off On Your Own, and More... Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss stimulants like caffeine and nicotine, why you need to interrupt your patterns, when it's the right time to leave a job and start your own business... 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/HyMLaq4tM-c

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — How Jordan's trip to Israel has been

(04:45) — The strategy behind Jordan's upcoming mini-cut

(11:38) — The need to break pattern

(16:21) — The stigma surrounding (& potential benefits/downsides of) nicotine

(33:38) — How did Mike & Jordan meet?

(40:06) — How to know (& prepare for) when it's time to go off on your own in business

(49:16) — 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

Our New Book Club, The Best Drug for Longevity, How to Make Your Content Better, and More Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss our new (free) book club, health span vs life span, how to make better content on social media, the best drug for longevity... 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

You can find Peter Attia's new book Outlive here (NOT an affiliate link): https://peterattiamd.com/outlive

"The Tail End" — Wait But Why: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-QdxLFE_OY4

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan is in a TERRIBLE mood

(01:39) — Mike hates skinny benches

(03:00) — The best "drug" for longevity—optimizing health and lifespan

(15:22) — Outlive by Peter Attia

(19:13) — Happy Easter (& happy birthday, Mike!)

(20:09) — Why will people spend time/money/effort/etc. to gain skills or knowledge to help people, but then not make the effort to learn how to effectively disseminate that information?

(25:53) — The mentality of a champion according to Mike Vacanti (featuring Dorian Yates & Jon Snow)

(29:55) — Jordan's getting a sauna?

(33:16) — Mike's theory about why Jordan "loves" Zumba (+ what Jordan actually thinks about it)

(37:26) — Do I NEED to make online content as an in-person trainer?

(46:04) — Do you worry about the amount of oils restaurants and relatives use in their foods?

(47:29) — How Mike got his dad's health back on track

(55:07) — 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 Improve Online Coaching Client Engagement. Also... Communism Apr 11, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss how to improve your engagement with your online coaching clients. How to make sure they don't ghost you... how to make sure they actually follow your programs... how to make sure they don't lie to you... and more. We also discuss communism.

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/WyLjR8sUYbc

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — You never know who's looking at your content (Dave Tate's first online client)

(05:52) — Keep shooting the puck

(14:03) — That's... communism?

(16:11) — How to maintain online client engagement

(26:34) — Fairness vs Equality vs Equity

(32:49) — Why it's so important to speak what you believe to be true

(37:03) — Mike's thoughts on maintaining client engagement

(41:15) — Things that separate a great coach from a good coach

(47:48) — The real reason Jordan hates barbell hip thrusts (introducing the 10,000 plate theory)

(50:08) — 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

Steps vs Sleep: Which is More Important for Your Clients Health? Apr 04, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss several different topics but we spend a lot of time discussing the science behind the health benefits of sleep and movement. We also discuss which we think is more important and which one you should improve first with your clients.

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/MJhh_DHXzNs

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Misplaced outrage

(05:17) — Is TikTok getting banned? Should you be worried and what should you do?

(13:25) — Silicon Valley Bank collapse and the ramifications

(28:04) — Mike's been researching vices

(30:26) — Please go tell Mike he has more than 6 ideas (and that we'd still want to hear them anyway)

(30:57) — Jordan has a theory about drinking water

(33:48) — Jordan's upcoming non-carbonated water challenge (& why he's doing it)

(40:02) — How much sleep should we be recommending (and getting)?

(48:25) — Steps vs Sleep & how do you decide what changes to have a person make first?

(54:43) — 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

If You Knew You Would Die in 10 Years, What Would You Do Today? Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss many different (highly controversial) topics, but we spend a lot of time answering the question, "if you knew you would die in 10 years what would you do today?"

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/4x2TSaS2wic

Mike's article "The Hero's Abs Are Irrelevant" - https://www.ontheregimen.com/2015/01/30/heros-abs-irrelevant

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Can you name this reference? (+ Jordan's baby)

(02:07) — Subscribe to our YouTube, please

(03:59) — How to do things that appear really hard with less fear and more courage

(06:50) — If you knew you would die in 10 years, what would you do today?

(29:07) — Everyone needs to train jiu-jitsu

(41:29) — "I've been strength training for 5+ years & no matter how lean I get, I always have love handles. Should I get surgery?"

(47:10) — 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

Should You Send Cold DMs to Make More Sales? Mar 21, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss several different topics but we spend a lot of time discussing a variety of common business tactics. Especially, whether or not you should be sending cold DMs to your audience to try to make more sales.

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/c4_M93QO3AU

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is sick and tired...

(01:04) — Do we NEED fiction (& archetypal characters) in order to instill ideals?

(16:10) — The ethics of cold DMers and pushy sales tactics

(29:18) — AI, deepfakes, & Jordan's biggest fear

(34:41) — A slight format change to the HTBPT podcast coming soon?

(38:31) — Is Erythritol going to kill you?

(43:24) — The dangers of relying on science and education as a crutch