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How To Become A Personal Trainer

How To Become A Personal Trainer

By: Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Workout Programs: Ranked From Best-to-Worst
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode, we are back to fitness content ranking the most popular workout program designs from best to worst.


    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/J8dtWap0fDo


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Hydration levels & undisclosed locations

    (01:35) — Mike's Iron Man streak is officially OVER

    (06:10) — A frightening marker for society

    (11:59) — Jordan's catching up...

    (14:19) — Training splits ranked from best to worst

    (38:04) — One of the BEST things you can do as a parent

    (43:56) — What to do when you hit the wall after newbie gains

    (44:11) — Advice for nervous soon-to-be fathers

    (46:00) — Sleep training that really works

    (46:27) — Thanks for listening! We hope you have an amazing holiday!


    Follow the show on social:

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

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

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    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


    © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    47 mins
  • The Best Ab Exercises, Baby Item Must-Haves, Falling Asleep ASAP, and More...
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the all-time best ab exercises, baby item-must haves, how to fall asleep as quickly as possible, 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/3NSKMpKp5i4


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Reflecting on the year and our (declining) levels of technological savviness

    (03:48) — Jordan's new training schedule (why he's making the switch)

    (08:16) — Mike is officially retiring from fantasy football

    (11:35) — The dark side of gambling & sports integrity

    (21:22) — The top baby item must-haves

    (29:49) — Why can't anyone in the fitness industry ever agree?

    (34:55) — Strategies for better sleep

    (39:25) — Our favorite ab exercises

    (49:47) — Wrap-up


    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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    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


    © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    51 mins
  • Goggins vs. Rest Days, Airplanes with Toddlers, Stomach Vacuums, Autophagy, Fasted Training, and More...
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode, we discuss David Goggins vs. rest days, stomach vacuums, autophagy, fasted training, airplanes with toddlers, 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/7EuldRo6eJw


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Energy & fatigue levels as we age

    (06:00) — The strangest (& most inconvenient) way Jordan has improved his sleep...

    (11:36) — Experiences & advice for traveling with small children

    (16:27) — Dog walking etiquette & porch pirates getting what they deserve

    (21:31) — Online chess, Sun Tzu, & the Art of War

    (24:04) — The difference between a banana and a Snickers bar

    (24:27) — Fasted training

    (26:43) — Doing exercises you hate

    (29:59) — Weight vest recommendations

    (31:15) — What are the benefits of stomach vacuums?

    (33:08) — Age gaps & romantic relationships

    (34:55) — The reality of weight spikes

    (36:46) — Dealing with loose skin after weight loss

    (39:09) — Goggins vs Rest Days

    (43:02) — The "best" type of creatine

    (47:36) — Fasting & autophagy

    (49:24) — The truth about fitness wearables

    (50:20) — Things Jordan misses about Boston

    (52:29) — 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 book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    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


    © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    53 mins
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