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How To Become A Personal Trainer
Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
237 episodes
14 hours ago
Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.
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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
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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1 week 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


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
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:

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
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

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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4 weeks 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

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month 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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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 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

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com


© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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1 month 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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1 month ago
58 minutes 18 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Enough with The Seed Oil Propaganda, Quit Giving Into Your Impulsive Pleasures, Mike's Insane Fat Loss Macros, & More...

In this episode, we discuss the nonsense seed oil propaganda being shoved down our throats, why you need to quit giving into your impulsive pleasures, Mike's insane fat loss macros, 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


11 Reason to Not Become Famous (Tim Ferriss) - https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famous


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i-uy4Mh7Wf4


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — What NOT to do in door-to-door sales

(05:21) — Speaking of sales... (the Mentorship... It's on sale NOW)

(15:47) — Reasons to NOT become famous

(20:41) — Quit giving in to your impulsive pleasures

(30:17) — We need to start calling ourselves out on our shit more often

(43:56) — Pickles are basically a super food

(45:28) — The value of doing what you're supposed to even when you don't want to

(46:03) — We're tired of this seed oil NONSENSE

(54:18) — Mike's cutting macros & our favorite sources of (real) healthy fats

(1:02:58) — 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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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 39 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Nicotine vs. Caffeine, Food Addiction, Finding Balance in Life, & More...

In this episode, we discuss nicotine vs. caffeine, the truth about food addiction, finding balance in life, highly palatable foods, 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/ZFpOtpW0SrU


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The Mentorship is on sale NOW (but not for long)

(06:03) — Jordan's return to BJJ

(09:23) — Managing health (workouts, nutrition, sleep, etc.) & family life

(25:02) — The impact of media on your mindset

(28:40) — The focus on performance vs aesthetics

(32:26) — The slippery slope of social media (& the stranglehold it has on us)

(37:42) — The role of influencers in politics

(41:25) — Balancing your life after starting a family

(47:52) — The surge in the popularity of nicotine

(55:29) — Addictiveness vs negative health benefits between nicotine, caffeine, & hyper-palatable foods

(1:00:34) — 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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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 54 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
You SHOULD Train Through Pain, Male and Female Beauty Standards (GROSS!), Dad Life, What We've Changed Our Mind On in The Last 5 Years, & More...

In this episode, we discuss why you SHOULD train through pain, gross male and female beauty standards, dad life, what we've changed our minds on in the last 5 years, 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/v3WbbbLIV2g


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Dad life updates, social media trends, & how Grok has infiltrated Mike's life

(07:35) — Mike has changed his mind on a certain meal prep service

(14:09) — This story is so wild we can't spoil it in the timestamp

(16:42) — Good stress vs bad stress & the driving emotions behind running a business

(22:49) — Teaching kids about money

(26:38) — The realities vs "ideals" of communism

(31:49) — Is getting the "optimal" protein amount overrated?

(34:40) — Why saying "you should never work through pain" is WRONG

(47:00) — Where are you placing your f*cks?

(50:07) — The impact of societal expectations on body image (it's insane)

(1:00:34) — We've got a BIG Mentorship surprise


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 3 minutes 42 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Mike is a DAD!

Mike is officially a dad to a beautiful baby girl and we spend the entire episode talking about dad life. There is zero helpful information in here for personal trainers—just us talking about being dads—so if you want to hear us shoot the shit and see Mike cry (seriously), dive 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/jGYLF3ZejaQ


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The joys of fatherhood

(09:05) — Shifting perspectives on fitness

(16:19) — Redefining strength and training goals

(25:57) — The time for excuses is over (you don't have a choice anymore)

(27:50) — The case for NOT optimizing muscle growth

(33:30) — Jordan's sleeper build

(34:48) — Mike's a sensitive guy

(36:34) — Things make sense now that never made sense before

(39:03) — Cherishing the newborn stage

(41:08) — Slipping into cheap dopamine habits

(47:37) — Mike has had a revelation about rice cakes

(53:47) — All it takes to get back on track is a solid 30-day challenge

(54:59) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list 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
56 minutes 5 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Jordan's Olive Oil Era, Male Hormone Changes During Household Pregnancy, The Meaning of Life, and More...

In this episode, we discuss Jordan being in his olive oil era, how male hormones change when their wife is pregnant, the meaning of life, 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/mjz91ep8FA0


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike has been feeling low-T, high-E lately

(02:57) — Male hormone changes during a household pregnancy

(10:05) — Is there a link between testosterone levels & the gender of a child?

(14:50) — TV & movie recommendations (& don't you EVER equate Gossip Girl to One Tree Hill)

(24:07) — "Granola lifestyle" hypocrisy

(26:15) — Jordan is in his olive oil era

(34:18) — Balancing effectiveness vs enjoyment—when to tell a client no

(43:38) — Finding meaning in life

(51:47) — Why people care more about aesthetics rather than health (or do they?)

(59:30) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)


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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 6 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Harvard Situation, Power of Nostalgia, Food Restriction Isn’t All Bad, Biggest Regrets, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the nonsense happening at Harvard, the power of nostalgia, why food restriction isn’t all bad, biggest regrets, 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/Wh0Ul0hp0jk


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike needs more vitamin D in his life

(03:26) — Homeschooling & the shortcomings of the public school system

(08:09) — Mike's interesting gym experience

(10:40) — The power of nostalgia

(12:05) — Consumerism & the psychology behind impulse buying

(17:29) — Why food restriction isn't all bad

(32:42) — Temptation & spiritual growth

(36:36) — How wild were Jordan's anonymous Q&As?

(37:31) — Adding extra exercises to workout programs

(39:33) — GLP-1s, muscle loss, & creatine

(44:56) — Our favorite protein sources

(46:26) — My coach won't bill me... What should I do?

(47:51) — Our biggest regrets

(57:29) — The Harvard situation

(1:02:30) — Wrap-up


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


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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 3 minutes 10 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
NSFW! The Harsh Truth About Building Your Online Fitness Business, Degenerate OnlyFans Behavior, Toes-to-Bar Ab Exercises, Butthole Sunning, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the harsh truth about building your online fitness business, degenerate OnlyFans behavior, toes-to-bar ab exercises, butthole sunning, 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/pg9Dpgn9CuI


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The harsh truth about building your online fitness business

(13:34) — Degenerate OnlyFans behavior

(26:30) — Which is better: higher 'clean' calories, or lower-calorie 'crap'?

(36:53) — More unpopular advice for building your online fitness business

(43:01) — The politics of health

(48:50) — Why it's so important to put your content out there—even if you feel like you're "not ready"

(51:13) — Tanning your butthole

(57:37) — Our thoughts on toes-to-bar

(1:00:27) — Keep an eye out for a Mentorship sale SOON (join our email list to hear when it's live)


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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
1 hour 1 minute 25 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Unpopular Truth About High Rep Training, Do You Understand Tariffs, Social Media for Kids, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the very unpopular truth about high rep training, whether or not people actually understand tariffs, social media for kids, 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/mh7k2HNGRok


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Happy birthday to Mike!

(01:29) — It's not an "obsession" to want to move your body and feel good

(09:07) — Generational differences in dating & social behavior

(10:32) — How old should kids be before they're allowed to use social media?

(15:58) — Grok still reigns supreme

(17:49) — Jordan's faulty palate

(22:02) — The TRUTH about high rep training

(31:03) — Jordan has been getting a little TOO into his workouts for kids

(33:51) — How to handle eating out for a weekly family dinner

(35:25) — The solution to "skinny fat"

(40:26) — Smart watch metrics worth tracking

(48:39) — Does anyone *actually* understand tariffs? (the answer is no)

(58:25) — Wrap-up


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


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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
58 minutes 51 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
Food Stamp Controversy, Being a "Skinny Queen," Marriage Disputes, and More...

In this episode, we argue over a huge food stamp controversy, being a "skinny queen," heated marriage disputes, 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/NKBsIleOIFE


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Another day, another Twitter deletion for Mike...

(02:20) — Being a "skinny queen"

(12:24) — How to keep clients challenged & engaged

(18:08) — Should food stamps disallow "junk food" purchases?

(32:12) — It's time for gyms to rethink compensation for personal trainers

(45:41) — When to kill the cash cow

(50:38) — Wrap-up


Follow the show on social:

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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

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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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4 months ago
51 minutes 17 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
The Neurodivergent Era, Pornography, and Being a Father...

In this episode, we discuss the era of being neurodivergent, the causes and effects of pornography, and being a father.


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/l0_HX8B87P0


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Cold email spam is getting out of hand...

(02:23) — Managing audience feedback & the balance between authenticity & popularity

(11:23) — Fitness benchmarks for busy adults

(17:47) — The Neurodivergent Era: the effects of rampant overdiagnosis by the medical community

(25:38) — Hypnosis for weight loss?

(28:12) — Is ab work overrated?

(36:59) — The complexities of pornography & its impact on society & relationships

(42:40) — An interesting parallel between parenting & coaching

(44:30) — Wrap-up


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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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4 months ago
45 minutes 4 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
RFK Jr Ate Fries at Stake 'n Shake, Our Biggest Business Regrets, A Child Ate 5 Cupcakes, and More...

In this episode, we discuss RFK JR's meal at Steak 'n Shake, our biggest business regrets, and what we recommend a mother do whose child ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party.


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/inKzHdswN_Q


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Undisclosed locations, nutrition on the road, & Core Power stories

(06:22) — Bottled water, reverse osmosis, & microplastics in your balls

(10:23) — Grok vs ChatGPT, brain implants, & rebelling against social media

(19:59) — Jordan's plan to ditch social media

(23:57) — Shoutout John Arnold

(24:19) — RFK Jr ate fries at Steak 'N Shake...

(31:37) — So, your kid ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party...

(37:56) — Our favorite books of all time

(39:53) — Things we're glad we did (or didn't do) in business

(47:01) — Wrap-up


Follow the show on social:

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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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4 months ago
48 minutes 14 seconds

How To Become A Personal Trainer
GLP-1s: Who Should and Should NOT Take Them, High Frequency Exercise, Stop Watching the News, and More...

In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, 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


I quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeY


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0

(04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement)

(14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous)

(24:13) — STOP watching the news

(27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases)

(35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke

(39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them

(56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication

(1:01:44) — Wrap-up


Follow the show on social:

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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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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 46 seconds

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