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The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Chris Hitchko, CEO Show Up Fitness
248 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The hidden truth behind successful personal training isn't just exercise knowledge—it's mastering the art of sales. After surveying countless fitness professionals about why trainers quit the industry, one answer stood out: the inability to sell their services effectively. Most trainers make critical mistakes during the sales process. They talk excessively when they should be listening, make conversations self-centered rather...
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Health & Fitness,
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Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The hidden truth behind successful personal training isn't just exercise knowledge—it's mastering the art of sales. After surveying countless fitness professionals about why trainers quit the industry, one answer stood out: the inability to sell their services effectively. Most trainers make critical mistakes during the sales process. They talk excessively when they should be listening, make conversations self-centered rather...
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Fitness
Health & Fitness,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/248)
The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Mastering Macro Math: A Trainer's Guide to Becoming A Nutrition Coach
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Become a Nutrition Coach with Show Up Fitness info@showupfitness.com Transforming your clients' nutrition habits requires more than just telling them to "eat more protein" or "cut the carbs." As fitness professionals, we need to understand the science behind macro calculations while recognizing the psychological factors that make or break dietary adherence. This episode dives deep into a practical case study of a 191-pound ma...
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4 days ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 226 (India) Passion meets Profession w/ Shubh Hamirwasia from Maharashtra
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Shubh Hamirwasia IG: Kaaffi_shubh from Maharashtra India. Transform your career as a personal trainer in India. Become a certified personal trainer with Show Up Fitness CPT recognized globally. Ever wondered how a personal struggle with weight could transform into a thriving fitness career? Meet Shubh, who turned his experience as an overweight teenager into a powerful platform for helping others in India navigate ...
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5 days ago
19 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 225 Should you WORKOUT when your SICK
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Navigating the delicate balance between consistency and recovery is essential for every fitness enthusiast. Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to push through a workout while feeling under the weather? This episode provides clarity on this common dilemma by exploring the science-backed "neck rule" that helps determine when exercise might help versus when it could harm your recovery. We dive into fascinating immune ...
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1 week ago
11 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Dr. Farnsworth Overcoming A Torn Achilles / Achilles Injuries
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Dr.justinfarnsworth - IG Dr. Justin Farnsworth turns conventional wisdom about Achilles tendon injuries upside down in this eye-opening conversation about prevention, rehabilitation, and performance training. With recent high-profile NBA Achilles injuries making headlines, his practical, evidence-based approach offers a refreshing perspective for trainers and athletes alike. "Anyone selling you an injury prevention program is...
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2 weeks ago
34 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
14 Yr old girl basketball workout | Needs analysis for basketball programming
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective training program for a young athlete? This episode dives deep into designing a comprehensive workout regimen specifically tailored for a 14-year-old female basketball player, revealing the science, psychology, and practical considerations that elite trainers use. We break down the essential components of athletic development, starting with a thorough needs analysis that exami...
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2 weeks ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
AVM Stroke (Arteriovenous Malformation) How to train a client who had a stroke
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! IG: Stroke_riser21 The boundary between certified and qualified trainers becomes starkly apparent when working with clients who have complex medical conditions. Through the journey of Jimmy, a stroke survivor with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), we examine the critical approach qualified trainers must take when designing rehabilitation programs. Jimmy's story is particularly powerful—once a Division I baseball player throwi...
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3 weeks ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
How to write a book w/ Trainer David from Kansas
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Why do 90% of personal trainers fail within their first year? This eye-opening conversation with David, a successful trainer from Wichita, Kansas, exposes the critical gaps in traditional fitness education that leave new trainers unprepared for real-world success. David shares his journey from YMCA trainer to business owner, revealing how the repetitions he gained working with diverse clients proved far more valuable than any...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
The BEST way to sell coaching / training
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wonder why 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year? The answer lies not in their fitness knowledge but in their approach to sales. This eye-opening episode dismantles the myth that great trainers don't need to be salespeople and reveals why embracing your role in sales is essential for career longevity. Through engaging stories and practical examples, we explore the Four C's framework that transforms awkwar...
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4 weeks ago
23 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Lower Crossed Syndrome / Knee Valgus Pass NASM / ACE in 30-Days
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Pass nasm / ace in 30-days. Get our CHEAT SHEET for free if you send us your five star review. Get our study guide and quizzes ($200 value) for a 5-star review of how to become a successful personal trainer vol 2 The fitness industry harbors a dirty secret that's costing aspiring trainers their careers: certification doesn't equal qualification. This revealing episode cuts through the smoke and mirrors of personal training cer...
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4 weeks ago
13 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Equinox Interview Process (Phone): Get Hired At Equinox w/ SUF-CPT
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol 2, Chapter 5 is dedicated to helping people get hired at Equinox and Life Time. Mijoia is looking to get hired at the Berkeley Equinox. This podcast will help her build confidence, review her elevator speech, and land her dream job as a QUALIFIED Certified Personal Trainer w/ the BEST personal training certification in fitness, SUF-CPT. Landing a trainer position at elite gyms li...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
How to train a client w/ Osteoporosis | Become a Trainer in Santa Monica / Atlanta
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Your bones are constantly changing. Beneath the surface, specialized cells called osteoblasts build up bone tissue while osteoclasts break it down. This delicate balance shifts as we age, with breakdown eventually outpacing construction—especially in women after menopause when estrogen production decreases. The result? Weakened bones vulnerable to fractures that can dramatically reduce quality and length of life. The good new...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
ATLANTA Personal Training Internship SUF-CPT June 9th | SWIFT May 2025
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Do you live in Georgia or on the east coast? SUF-CPT and 2-month internship is now being offered at Stbil Fit Life with SUF instructor Josh Ortiz and wife Ki. You will become an ELITE trainer within 2-months with job placement at the best gyms in the world! Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a thriving career? This episode dives deep into the SWIFT analysis framework that's revolutionizing how personal trainers b...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 215 Back Pain: Case Examples FLEXION / EXTENSION INTOLERANT
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! If you have a client who has low back pain, become a QUALIFIED Personal Trainer with the SUF-Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique Certification (SUF-STM) Show Up Fitness 2-day Seminars Denver Parker / Auora CO June 13/14 12-5 Miami Florida Coral Gables June 27/28 12-5 .5 NASM / ACE CEU's Battling low back discomfort doesn't have to mean the end of your training career or active lifestyle. This eye-opening episode tackles the per...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
NASM vs ACE vs ISSA: What’s The EASIEST Personal Training Certifications
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The easy way, textbook certs: NASM/ACE/ISSA. The QUALIFIED WAY: NSCA, ACSM, SUF-CPT. Hands-on learning > specializations. Get a DPT & RD on your team. Master the fundamentals of movement, anatomy, sales, and assessments. Ever wonder why so many certified personal trainers struggle or quit within their first year? The answer lies in a startling disconnect between certification marketing and real-world preparation. Acros...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Functional Neurological Disorder | How to design a fitness program
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Become a QUALIFIED Certified personal trainer with www.showupfitness.com Qualifying yourself as a professional personal trainer means going beyond basic certifications when working with clients who have complex conditions like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This episode breaks down exactly how to establish yourself as a trusted fitness professional within the medical community while designing effective programs for cl...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
4-Reasons Why 90% of Personal Trainers Quit Within a Year
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fitness industry harbors a shocking statistic - 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year. In this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into why this happens and how aspiring trainers can avoid this fate by taking a radically different approach to building their careers. We expose the fundamental flaws in the traditional path most trainers take: getting a textbook certification that requires minim...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Must-Read Books for Personal Trainers | Best Books to Read
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Discover the top books for personal trainers to read like Grit, How to win friends and influence people, How to Become A Successful Personal TRainer and many more. Reading might be the most underrated skill for personal trainers looking to elevate their careers above the 90% who quit within their first year. While most fitness professionals obsess over certification acronyms, the truly successful ones are quietly building thei...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 210 LIVE SF - Equinox vs. Life Time Fitness Which is a better gym for Personal Trainers?
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Choosing the right gym environment can make or break your personal training career. After visiting nearly 50% of all Equinox locations and 15 Lifetime facilities across the country, I've gained unique insights into which premium fitness giant might offer the better path for ambitious trainers. The differences are striking. While Equinox offers brand prestige and exclusivity, they cap trainer rates around $175/hour regardless ...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Glucose Tablets: The MOST important thing personal trainers should carry at ALL TIMES
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Glucose tablets—the one essential item every personal trainer should carry at all times. This seemingly simple tool can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency. In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into real-life scenarios where client safety was compromised when blood glucose levels plummeted during workouts. From Will, who nearly passed out after a night of drinking ...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Death of Personal Training Certifications - The UAE Ban: Why Personal Training Certifications Need Hands-On Learning
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Do you want to become a successful personal trainer? Textbook certifications aren't the best route. Become a QUALFIEID certified personal trainer with SUF-CPT the fastest growing certification ONLINE w/hands-on learning with our partnership with Life Time Fitness. The personal training industry just received a massive wake-up call. The United Arab Emirates has banned several major fitness certifications—including ACE, NA...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The hidden truth behind successful personal training isn't just exercise knowledge—it's mastering the art of sales. After surveying countless fitness professionals about why trainers quit the industry, one answer stood out: the inability to sell their services effectively. Most trainers make critical mistakes during the sales process. They talk excessively when they should be listening, make conversations self-centered rather...