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The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Chris Hitchko, CEO Show Up Fitness
275 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Charging more isn’t about louder marketing; it’s about undeniable value. We break down the three pillars that move trainers from average rates to premium pricing: advanced anatomy mastery, a real referral network with physical therapists and dietitians, and the discipline to look the part without slipping into influencer theatrics. You’ll hear why precise knowledge of shoulder and hip mechanics changes client outcomes, how to ...
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Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Charging more isn’t about louder marketing; it’s about undeniable value. We break down the three pillars that move trainers from average rates to premium pricing: advanced anatomy mastery, a real referral network with physical therapists and dietitians, and the discipline to look the part without slipping into influencer theatrics. You’ll hear why precise knowledge of shoulder and hip mechanics changes client outcomes, how to ...
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Fitness
Health & Fitness,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/275)
The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 275 How to Double Your Personal Training Rates 2025/26
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Charging more isn’t about louder marketing; it’s about undeniable value. We break down the three pillars that move trainers from average rates to premium pricing: advanced anatomy mastery, a real referral network with physical therapists and dietitians, and the discipline to look the part without slipping into influencer theatrics. You’ll hear why precise knowledge of shoulder and hip mechanics changes client outcomes, how to ...
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2 days ago
12 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
How to pass NASM-CPT 7th Edition 2025/26 SUF-CPT guarantee to pass NASM in 30-days
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most new trainers don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because they were set up to memorize, not to coach. We sit down with Cori, a dedicated runner navigating NASM overwhelm, and turn tangled chapters into clear, usable coaching. You’ll hear how to translate planes of motion into exercises you can demo immediately, how to spot agonists and antagonists without guessing, and how to use synergists and stabilizers to make yo...
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3 days ago
46 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
How to start your own Personal Training Business - From Crunch to Life Time w/ Anna
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! If you’ve ever passed a certification and still felt lost on the gym floor, this conversation will sound uncomfortably familiar—and surprisingly hopeful. We sit down with Anna, a Cincinnati trainer who went from textbook confidence to real-world clarity, trading fear-based assessments and complicated plans for simple, effective coaching that clients actually feel. We start with her early days at Crunch, where 30-minute sessio...
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6 days ago
31 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Africa CPT Guemra_ How to become a Personal Trainer Morocco
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What if your training career wasn’t limited by a sales quota or a noisy gym floor? We sit down with Moroccan coach Abdul Jalil Guemra to map his leap into a five-star medical spa where fitness coaches work alongside doctors, physical therapists, and dietitians to design true longevity programs. Abdul pulls back the curtain on a model that starts with comprehensive consults and flows into personalized plans built on five pilla...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
From Equinox to 10k per Month - Tyrus the life of an independent Personal Trainer
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wonder why top trainers walk away from big-name gyms even when the pay looks great on paper? We sit down with Tyrus to unpack his leap from Equinox to independent training, the fears that came with it, and the unexpected relief of having space, time, and creative control. He shares how he retained his core clients, why micromanagement pushed him to the edge, and what actually sustains a long-term book: trust, outcomes, an...
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1 week ago
46 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
INDIA - Pro Tips for Personal Trainers w/ S&C coach Arjun Jain
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What if the real difference between a stagnant coaching career and an elite one isn’t a new certificate, but how you learn, coach, and connect? We sit down with Arjun, a Mumbai-based strength and conditioning coach working with Olympians and top prospects, to unpack the real substance of S&C—far beyond “weights inside, conditioning outside.” From injury prevention and periodization to testing, data, and tailored communicat...
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2 weeks ago
36 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
NASM CPT Made Easy: Pass in 30-days w/ SUF NASM GUIDE
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Struggling to turn dense textbook prep into real coaching skill? We open the door to a smarter path—one that helps you pass your CPT and step onto the floor with confidence. Ashley leads a clear, practical tour through the Overhead Squat Assessment, the must‑know overactive and underactive muscle pairs, and the exact high‑yield topics NASM loves to test. You’ll hear how to replace fear‑based posture rules with strong, simple c...
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2 weeks ago
23 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Helping Trainers Get More Clients Q&A w/ Chris
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want a steady stream of five-star reviews, real referrals, and a calendar that fills itself without paid ads? We unpack a simple, ethical system that trades meaningful value for timely action, guiding clients to leave reviews while they’re already engaged and excited. You’ll hear how to personalize outreach, make the incentive irresistible, and remove friction so testimonials flow consistently—organically boosting your Google ...
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Passing NASM At 63 w/ SUF Study Guide & Tutoring
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! A 63-year-old pivoted careers and passed the NASM CPT by changing how he studied, not who he is. We open the playbook we used together: a clean path through the OPT model, phase-by-phase variables, and the corrective decisions that make both the test and client sessions click. If you’ve felt buried by jargon, this conversation pulls concepts into the light and connects them to simple choices you can make tomorrow. We start wi...
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3 weeks ago
35 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Life Time Fitness Sacramento How to Get Hired w/ SUF-CPT Ayanna
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever watched a dream job slip through your fingers because of nerves and tech chaos, then found a way to win it back? That’s the heart of our conversation with Ayanna, a determined trainer who went from CrossFit and PT settings to a full-time role at Lifetime Fitness—after a botched remote interview and a bold, make-good workout that changed everything. We dig into the difference between reading a cert and becoming a coach. L...
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Ep. 365 How to build an Online PT business w/ SUF-CPT & Hybrid Coach Caleb Tomasin
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! From Rugby at Cal to Online SUF-CPT: Coach Caleb: caleb_tomasin You don’t need a massive following to build a real coaching business. You need fundamentals, live feedback, and the courage to ship imperfect work. We sit down with Caleb to unpack how hands-on experience at a performance gym evolved into a focused online strength and conditioning model, especially for rugby athletes, and why simple systems beat flashy tactic...
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3 weeks ago
34 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
How to NETWORK with a Physical Therapist Dr. David Skolnik
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fastest way to raise your rates isn’t a new logo or a shiny app. It’s raising your standard. We sit down with Dr. David Skolnik, a physical therapist who teaches trainers, to unpack why the floor of fitness education is so low—and the exact skills that move you from “gig job” to trusted professional with a full roster. We start with movement assessment that actually maps to training. Instead of relying on narrow screens, ...
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3 weeks ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Is NASM CPT worth it? SNAP trainer NASM review
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Nicholas: Tik Tok Crag Monkey Fitness Ready for a blunt look at what actually makes a great trainer? We sit down with Nicholas, a new coach who passed a major certification, stepped onto the gym floor, and realized the test didn’t prepare him to handle real clients with pain, limitations, and shifting goals. His turnaround came from mentorship, relentless anatomy study, and the discipline to plan, pivot, and communicate clearl...
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4 weeks ago
22 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Pickleball How to design a workout and get clients paying $100+
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The pickleball surge isn’t just hype—it’s a business runway for trainers who know how to assess, prevent injury, and program with purpose. We dig into a practical system you can use today: start by hiring a top local pickleball coach, learn the game from the inside, and open a direct line to the exact clients who need you most. From there, we map out how to host simple prehab clinics at clubs, set up a referral structure that ...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Top Personal Training Certifications Ranked (2025 Tier List: NASM vs ISSA vs SUF-CPT)
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most trainers don’t fail for lack of passion; they fail because no one showed them how to turn knowledge into coached reps and coached reps into confident sales. We walk straight through the credential maze—C-tier certs like NASM/ACE/ISSA, nonprofit mainstays NSCA/ACSM, the CSCS and kinesiology degrees, and why applied internships and mentorships sit at the top when it comes to getting hired and keeping clients safe. We share...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Pass Your CPT 2025/26 | NASM ACE ISSA NSCA ACSM
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Pass any Textbook personal training certification with the SUF study guide. SUF has helped over 5,300 personal trainers get certified Most trainers are told to read more and “trust the process,” then left to sink in a sea of acronyms and 800-page manuals. We take a sharper route: pass your NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, or ACSM quickly, then turn that momentum into hands‑on skill, confident coaching, and a book of business that ...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Mindset Makeover & Goal Setting for Personal Trainers
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Down 21–7 in the fourth? That’s how most trainers feel when goals are vague, leads are random, and revenue wobbles. We flip that script with a practical playbook: define KPIs, run 90-day sprints, test weekly like an athlete, and hold public accountability so momentum has nowhere to hide. Think sports strategy meets small-business execution—clear metrics, tactical pivots, and simple scripts you can use today. We walk through a...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Gym Ownership at Age 23 w/ Coach.Madds
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! IG: Coach.madds Become a personal trainer and get certified for life SUF-CPT Ever wondered what it takes to open your own gym at just 23 years old? Coach Mads shares her extraordinary journey from battling anorexia as a teenager to becoming a successful gym owner with a thriving boutique fitness business. The path wasn't straightforward. After getting her ISSA certification during COVID when gyms were shuttered, Mads discover...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
From Construction Worker to Full Time Personal Trainer
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! TikTok @seanokstr83 Instagram @sean.straub.313 Facebook Sean Straub What happens when you trade a stable construction paycheck for the uncertainty of becoming a personal trainer in your 40s? Sean's journey will inspire anyone feeling trapped in their career. After years in construction, Sean found himself drained by his blue-collar job despite doing everything he was "supposed to" do – putting on boots each morning and provid...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Overhead Squat Analysis, Text Neck & Posture w/ E3 Rehab DPT Chris Hughen
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Follow Doc Chris IG: Chrishughen Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/E3Rehab Website: https://e3rehab.com/ NASM / ACE trainers are gonna want to listen to this podcast with Dr. Hughen from E3 Rehab debunking perfect posture, text neck, FMS and the overhead squat analysis. The fitness industry has long perpetuated myths about "perfect posture" and ideal movement patterns, creating fear and limiting beliefs that keep people from ...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Charging more isn’t about louder marketing; it’s about undeniable value. We break down the three pillars that move trainers from average rates to premium pricing: advanced anatomy mastery, a real referral network with physical therapists and dietitians, and the discipline to look the part without slipping into influencer theatrics. You’ll hear why precise knowledge of shoulder and hip mechanics changes client outcomes, how to ...