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How To Become A Personal Trainer
Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
248 episodes
1 week ago
Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.
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How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Final Nail in The Coffin On Water Intake, Nutrition for First-Time Parents, China's New Social Media Laws, and More...

In this episode, Mike is on tilt and goes off on daily water intake. We also discuss nutrition and exercise for first-time parents, China's new social media laws, 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/C0V-4e8HyIk


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is finally watching the Harry Potter movies

(07:25) — Equity markets, economic inequality, & inflation

(14:35) — A PSA for all the homeowners out there

(20:22) — Our weekly sleep & chess update

(24:38) — Freedom of speech & the dangers of hate speech laws

(35:36) — Why Jordan isn't planning on stopping his GLP-1 any time soon

(38:17) — The FINAL word on water intake

(42:51) — The best way to handle judgment from others

(46:40) — If you're struggling with consistency...

(48:17) — How much do you need to be able to retire?

(50:16) — The most important things to focus on (for health) as a busy adult

(56:26) — Thanks for listening!


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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2 weeks ago
56 minutes 51 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Jordan's Current Instagram Strategy, New Study on Dangers of Sleep Deprivation, Life Advice for Your 30's, and More...

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's current Instagram strategy, a new study on the dangers of sleep deprivation, and life advice for your 30's (and beyond), 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


How a meth-fueled rampage saved Aimo Koivunen's life: https://www.historydefined.net/aimo-koivunen


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFkf0w4H46s


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Sleep struggles & the dangers of sleep deprivation

(12:50) — There are worse addictions than exercise

(19:59) — The biggest "what if" in history

(23:45) — Our weekly chess update

(29:14) — No-scroll continues

(32:52) — The difference between engagement and business (the engagement trap)

(43:06) — Advice for life in your 30s (and beyond)

(50:12) — Safety tips for working out at home/by yourself

(53:11) — The moralization of performance enhancing drugs

(58:30) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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3 weeks ago
58 minutes 59 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Peace in The Middle East, Fear of Death, The Hell of Health Insurance, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the Trump-brokered peace deal in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, overcoming a fear of death, dealing with the hell of health insurance, 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/oKSQhXVi8L4


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's continued quest to chess grandmaster

(02:41) — The impact of nutrition on overall well-being

(09:18) — The good and the bad of modern day food science

(15:37) — Peace in the Middle East

(24:33) — Health insurance & self-employment

(38:35) — Navigating grief & the fear of death

(49:58) — How to deal with insufferable coworkers

(56:44) — Your weekly reminder to GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA

(59:06) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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4 weeks ago
59 minutes 34 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Long Term Health Consequences of Chronic Stress, Jordan's New Sleeping Arrangement, Charlie Sheen, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the long term health consequences of chronic stress, Jordan's new sleeping arrangement, Charlie Sheen's unknown taper strategy, 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/jTZf1OfYlo4


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's sukkah experience

(08:32) — The health consequences of chronic stress (I can't prove this, but...)

(18:20) — Mike is the world's worst introvert

(23:59) — A nuanced take on assimilation and the importance of cultural integration

(33:44) — Math struggles & Jordan's rapidly improving chess game

(43:13) — Charlie Sheen and his unconventional path to sobriety

(48:19) — NO NUANCE ALLOWED RAPID FIRE

(53:26) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month ago
53 minutes 58 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Future of Social Media, Optimizing Your IG Bio, How Much $$$ Should Assistant Coaches Be Paid, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the future of social media, how to optimize your IG bio, what is a fair percentage for assistant coaches to be paid, 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/Za896aTOtyU


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Easy workouts, mute Disney characters, & brand new baseboards

(07:01) — Mike is taking back control of his prefrontal cortex

(13:13) — We have a major problem in the fitness industry (the ethics of coaching compensation)

(22:24) — Building a personal brand and audience

(29:12) — The future of social media and content platforms

(39:36) — What's the most important type of content to post on social media?

(47:14) — What links should (and shouldn't) you include in your social media bio?

(49:17) — Hebrews 10:26

(56:53) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month ago
57 minutes 23 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Superdosing Creatine, Burpee Alternatives, And ZERO Politics

In this episode, we do NOT discuss any politics. We do, however, discuss super-dosing creatine, burpee alternatives, non-meat protein sources, current favorite exercises, 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/kQ0i4j5atzI


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Social media detoxes

(05:22) — The impact of bot farms on society

(09:23) — Mike's new gym

(11:57) — Jordan's no-scroll challenge & why his schedule is so unusual

(21:19) — Benefits of super-dosing creatine

(26:37) — Our current favorite exercises

(32:51) — Non-meat protein sources

(35:58) — The importance of monitoring markers of health

(40:24) — The balance of health optimization & quality of life

(44:50) — Burpee alternatives

(47:21) — The happiest people in the world are not on the internet

(53:27) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month ago
54 minutes 8 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
What is Happening to Our Country?

In this episode, we discuss the current state of our nation in relation to the horrific assassinations of Charlie Kirk.


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/4CninQ69mzw


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month ago
1 hour 43 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Jordan's Sperm Count, Phishing Scams, Getting New Online Coaching Clients, and More...

In this episode, we discuss a wild story about Jordan's sperm count, an absolutely insane phishing scam, how to get new online coaching clients without posting online, 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/lc86Cc28EC8


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Checking in on fear, anger, & stress

(02:29) — Time vs money & the cost of convenience

(08:12) — The ketchup conundrum

(11:33) — These scams are getting intense (and scary)

(17:28) — The art of conversation & the importance of delivery

(25:12) — Jordan's sperm count & unhinged social media behavior

(34:58) — Growing an online business WITHOUT social media

(42:13) — Finding motivation beyond financial needs

(48:52) — Has gym culture changed... Or is it just me?

(53:44) — Some wisdom from the Tanakh

(57:05) — Don't forget to get on our email list so you don't miss the Black Friday Mentorship sale


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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2 months ago
58 minutes 11 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Great Lock-In of 2025, Stupid Pranks, The Right Way to Eat Oreos, and More

In this episode, we dive into The Great Lock-In of 2025 (aka you need to get to work)! Also stupid social media pranks, the right way to eat Oreos, the great abduction debate, 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/IDnnsL75Ldk


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We're locking in for today's episode

(01:08) — What's up with my fat face?

(02:30) — The great abduction debate

(07:00) — Can we all just agree that Smith machines are actually awesome?

(13:24) — Keep your unsolicited advice to yourself

(21:01) — Prepare yourselves for a Black Friday sale for the Mentorship

(21:49) — An advanced dieting strategy (for the lazy man)

(26:43) — Our thoughts on Mind Pump Sal's new YouTube series

(37:06) — The Great Lock-In of 2025

(41:20) — Joining the weighted vest debate

(48:32) — Portion control, snack choices, & the misconceptions around caloric burn

(57:11) — The impact of social media behavior & the dangers of modern youth culture

(1:03:08) — Orwell or Huxley... Who was more of an oracle?

(1:05:30) — Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Black Friday sale in the Mentorship


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 13 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
A Case Study: Building Your Online Fitness Business

In this episode, we go over a real life case study, giving insight to a coach looking to build his slow-growing online fitness business. We also discuss banned books, pick-up artists, haircuts, 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/tSElsSCizTA


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's eventful morning

(03:23) — Meaty hands & Neanderthal strength

(07:12) — This is an absolute peak neck stretch

(08:46) — New research on intra-workout carbs

(12:16) — An undermentioned benefit of procreation

(14:28) — Should I throw in the towel? An online business case study

(33:27) — Broken brains & why Mike should probably avoid buzz cuts

(43:24) — Why the double standard?

(46:28) — The REAL lesson from the pick-up forum days (what all young men should focus on)

(54:49) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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2 months ago
55 minutes 32 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Addressing The Drama: Jordan's GLP-1 Experiment

In this episode, we dive head first into all of the drama surrounding Jordan's GLP-1 experiment. No BS. No beating around the bush. You like drama? Here's your drama.


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/z030QTG_BaI


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Road dogs & golf tournies

(03:48) — Grace & Grit (shoutout Joelle Cavagnaro)

(06:44) — The secret GLP-1 experiment

(15:23) — Who are GLP-1s really for?

(22:51) — GLP-1 impacts on health markers

(25:31) — The messaging around GLP-1s & the need for nuance & skepticism

(30:22) — Is the experiment going to continue?

(34:03) — There's no biological "free lunch"

(39:29) — Happy 1st birthday, Slim Jim! (& some advice for new parents/parents-to-be)

(42:59) — This kid has the Mamba Mentality

(44:38) — Goodbye Instagram

(49:51) — Putting GLP-1 usage into perspective

(53:58) — A little teaser for next week

(56:23) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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3 months ago
57 minutes 33 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
New Sleep Study, The Presidential Fitness Test, New Social Media Consumption Strategy, and More

In this episode, we discuss an incredible new sleep study, the controversy over the Presidential Fitness Test, Mike's new social media strategy, 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/GTyEHmjphdQ


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Re-discovering the joys of juicing

(06:36) — The RETURN of the Presidential Fitness Test: Weighing the pros, cons, & arguments

(20:27) — What OUR Presidential Fitness Test would look like

(26:44) — We could all use some more B-tier movements in our lives

(28:18) — We've got it SO GOOD these days with our food options

(32:32) — The wonders of nature

(35:52) — Mike's new (awesome) social media consumption strategy

(40:29) — Don't run from the bad, run TOWARD the good

(44:59) — Sleep consistency vs total amount of sleep

(48:43) — Our least favorite alcoholic drinks of all time

(53:51) — Big shoutouts

(55:19) — One last message before we go


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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3 months ago
56 minutes 9 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Make Bro Science Great Again, High Reps vs Low Reps, "Blinded" Cardio, and More...

In this episode, we discuss why we all need to make bro science great again, high reps vs low reps in training, "blinded" cardio, and much 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/Ok2Vp0lgvdM


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's new pre-workout

(06:32) — The problem with perfect temperature regulation (I Can't Prove This But...)

(12:25) — An N=1 disclaimer about Stevia

(15:24) — Trusting AI more than a doctor & why dermatology is a scam

(23:09) — Don't be like these people...

(27:32) — Shoutout to all our incarcerated listeners over the years—keep grinding!

(29:09) — High reps vs low reps

(34:03) — Stop living in dystopian comment sections online

(36:14) — The REAL reason Jordan has a "grip strength day" & when Mike is hopping on testosterone

(50:34) — The keys to our immunity

(55:59) — We're bringing bro science back

(57:20) — "Blinded" cardio will change your life

(1:02:26) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 32 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Plyometrics and Epstein's List

In this episode, we discuss plyometrics (especially upper body plyos), where the hell is Epstein’s list, marrying AI, and much 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/6Z8cMQQF1i0


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Energy drinks, solid lifts, & how not to sell your service to someone

(04:11) — Walking paths, nature, & mindfulness practice

(10:01) — The power of analogies

(13:34) — An update on Mike's dopamine list (i.e. his excuse for being underprepared for today's podcast)

(15:43) — Should we be thinking more about plyometrics?

(24:36) — The health benefits of sun exposure

(31:22) — Grok vs ChatGPT vs Perplexity

(35:23) — Where the hell is the Epstein list??

(43:37) — Distrust of the government & the nature of political stances

(49:44) — The future of technology & society

(54:27) — The ethics of AI relationships & the razor thin line between empathy & enabling

(59:14) — Recognizing the face of true evil

(1:04:40) — Wrap-up


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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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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 19 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
How to Become a Millionaire

In this episode, we discuss how to become a millionaire, the truth about communism, government run grocery stores, new meta analysis on collagen, 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/wz8Y3IQsTeQ


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Shoutout Alyssa & Scott (thanks for listening!)

(02:29) — Shoutout Michael Mizrachi on his WSP victory (even though you don't know who we are)

(10:53) — Collagen meta-analysis shenanigans

(14:45) — Recency bias in the "evidence-based" community

(18:02) — Sensationalism-based "science" in today's world

(29:40) — Why YOU are the only person (or thing) you should ever fully rely on

(35:09) — The truth about communism & the fallacy (& dangers) of "equal outcomes"

(41:37) — What it ACTUALLY takes to become a millionaire

(54:02) — If you only take one thing from this episode...


Follow the show on social:

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.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 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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3 months ago
57 minutes 23 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Is Collagen Worth It? The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners, Caffeine Controversies, The Big Beautiful Bill, And More...

In this episode, we discuss is collagen worth it, the truth about artificial sweeteners, caffeine controversies, the big beautiful bill, and much 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/OoRfcMaqdPo


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Eating out in NYC

(01:49) — They don't make movies like they used to...

(03:56) — Is collagen worth it?

(10:39) — The Big Beautiful Bill (paying attention to the economy as a small business owner)

(17:19) — The importance of balance in training (especially as we age)

(26:28) — How to know if you're on the right path in life

(31:14) — The TRUTH about artificial sweeteners & caffeine

(34:49) — The impossible 30-day challenge

(44:57) — Our athlete Mt. Rushmore

(50:08) — 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 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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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4 months ago
51 minutes 35 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
When to Quit Your 9-5, Polarizing Your Audience, Unexpected Benefits of Yo-Yo Dieting, and More...

In this episode, we discuss when you should quit your 9-5 to go all-in on your online coaching business, how to polarize your audience, the unexpected benefits of yo-yo dieting, and much 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/6KQyDafCzRQ


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Sleep deprivation, professional executors, & the future of teleportation

(06:39) — How to effectively polarize your audience

(11:15) — The role of advertising & social media on influencing behavior

(21:13) — Hospital regulars, last meals, & the unexpected benefits of yo-yo dieting

(27:19) — When to quit your 9-5 (& the harsh realities of starting/running your own business)

(39:16) — Extremely important bagel talk

(41:07) — How long does it take to start seeing results (both fat loss & muscle gain)?

(46:58) — 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 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


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4 months ago
47 minutes 46 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Low Fat vs Low Carb, Protein Strategies, Rest-Pause Training, Mike HATES Chicken Salad, Steroids Are Cheating, & More...

In this episode, we discuss low fat vs low carb diets, protein strategies while traveling, rest-pause training, why Mike hates chicken salad, steroids are cheating, and much 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/iqxy_hLMrdU


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Congratulations to everyone who took advantage of the Mentorship sale—we're pumped to have you!

(01:23) — Mike's got something to say about chicken salad

(05:41) — Plastic vs glass (stop majoring in the minors)

(08:43) — Dad life updates

(10:57) — Hip thrusts & protein journeys

(13:10) — Why Jordan having your phone number could be bad for your sleep

(18:42) — Parenthood & public perception

(24:56) — Daddy's home...?

(28:54) — The evolution of podcasting & content creation (& how it differs from short-form)

(36:42) — Mike is giving Jordan some homework

(41:06) — Low fat vs low carb diets

(45:18) — Protein strategies while traveling (outside the US)

(51:35) — Rest-pause training?

(52:34) — Steroids are cheating

(57:05) — Our favorite sleep supplements

(59:16) — What to absolutely NOT do with Advil PM

(1:06:41) — 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 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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Email: david@inpostmedia.com


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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 14 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Jordan's Financial Situation, Guessing Mike's ATM PIN, Hiring Your First Employee, and More...

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's financial situation, his journey to becoming a mentalist (as he guesses Mike's ATM PIN), hiring your first employee, and much 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/uc_bEXf40Gc


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mentorship sale is ending SOON (don't miss out!)

(02:27) — Anger, fear, & dad life updates

(06:45) — Jordan's financial situation

(20:42) — We actually DO all have the same 24 hours in a day...

(28:56) — The line between empathy and enabling

(35:56) — When should you hire your FIRST employee (& who should it be)?

(44:40) — Generational differences are WILD...

(49:30) — Jordan's journey to becoming a mentalist

(1:07:25) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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4 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 36 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Love on The Spectrum, Our Biggest Disagreement Ever, Dad Life, and More...

In this episode, we have the biggest disagreement we've ever had and we also discuss the show Love on The Spectrum, dad life, sleep, flexibility training, and much 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/WRfHt9bxMG0


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mentorship sale is ending SOON (don't miss out!)

(01:56) — Love on the Spectrum & the ethics of reality TV

(13:07) — Elon vs Trump

(19:32) — The ages of major health shifts throughout life

(29:30) — Takeaways from Jordan's journey to full side splits

(35:52) — Dad life updates

(37:57) — Rethinking college funds for children

(42:09) — The value of walking the walk as a coach

(43:19) — How well (or not) we've been sleeping recently

(48:15) — The pros and cons of bootcamp style workouts (our biggest disagreement EVER)

(57:43) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!


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


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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5 months ago
58 minutes 18 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.