Certified Personal Trainer Podcast

There's no question that social media is an effective tool to build meaningful connections, provide value for those you can help, and allow potential clients to know, like, and trust you as a person and as a personal trainer. But we know much of the active advice and community around "social media marketing" ends up turning off the average person from taking advantage of its benefit...

When we analyze what differentiates good trainers from great ones, understanding and embodying this idea stands out as one: The experience you provide your existing clients is your most impactful marketing campaign. If you're constantly relying on new people coming in to sustain your clientele, building a long term training practice is going to be challenging. In today's episode we'...

Selling yourself and your training services can be tricky as a personal trainer because, well, you probably didn't get into the field because you love sales; you got in because you love fitness and helping others achieve their goals. But, in order for us to continue doing that, we need to have a basic understanding of sales, and how to effectively sell ourselves. We don't need to be sale...

What is online personal training exactly and in what ways can you create a consistent income online? While it's helpful to look at what other coaches are doing, entrepreneurship should be an independent line of thought specific to you and your business. In this podcast episode you'll learn from Eddie and Alex what is online personal training, what is entrepreneurship, additional services...

Pricing your services appropriately is a pillar to sustaining a business, establishing your positioning, and consistently delivering value to clients. While it's helpful to understand the price of your competitors, determining an appropriate price for your services should be an independent line of thought specific to you and your business. In this podcast episode you'll learn what factor...

Stress is unavoidable in any professional life, but consistent stress, overwhelm, and eventual burnout IS something we can avoided as personal trainers. Join our panel of veteran trainers and coaches in this live webinar where we'll explore common causes of burnout and show you how to build a personal training career that's sustainable for you, minus the burnout. Show Notes: Join our Dis...

The value of niching down is a widely-debated topic in the fitness industry, and rightfully so; it has certain tradeoffs that make it beneficial for some trainers and businesses, and potentially less so for others. Join our panel of veteran trainers and coaches in this live podcast where we'll explore both the tradeoffs of niching down, and how to do it for yourself if you decide it's be...

In this first episode of this two part podcast, we're going to dive deep into strength. In today’s episode we're going to explore: — Nutrition for strength — Psychology for strength — Listeners questions We are privileged to be joined by Tim Henriques who has been working full time in the Health and Fitness industry for 20 years. He started out managing gyms and community recreation cent...

In this first episode of this two part podcast, we're going to dive deep into strength. In today’s episode we're going to explore: — What is strength? — The strength hierarchy — Key principles when programming for strength  We are privileged to be joined by Tim Henriques who has been working full time in the Health and Fitness industry for 20 years. He started out managing gyms and commu...

In this second episode of our 'Dissection' series, we're continuing our deep dice into the squat. In this part we're going to explore: — Squat variations — How to work the movement into a client’s program safely, and how to know if it's even worth prescribing — As well as some audience questions for Dr. Waterbury and the FM Team We're privileged to be joined by Dr. Ch...

In this first episode of our 'Dissection' series, we're going to dive deep into one of the most popular exercises: the squat. In this first part of a two part podcast, we're going to explore: — The anatomy behind a squat — Progressions, regressions, and variations and their benefits — How to work the movement into a client’s program, and how to know if it's even worth pres...

Don’t let your clients’ New Year’s resolution become another statistic. It’s no secret that the new year brings a wave of motivation for new and old clients alike. While this is fantastic for trainers and clients, the downside is that that wave will tend to subside after a couples months pass by into the new year.  Is there anything that we can do to prevent this?  Let’s discuss some ways that we...

Some personal trainers have an impressive list of credentials while others are just getting started. What some steps that new trainers can take as they build the foundation for their own successful careers? In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, Head Coach and Mentor Sam will take us through 3 tangible steps that she guides each of her mentees through as she guides them when bu...

Chances are, a large portion of your clientele will have a muscle-building goal at some point during their time with you, and it's crucial that you're able to help them achieve that safely and sustainably. In this live webinar, you're going to learn all about hypertrophy: the science behind it, what hinders it and promotes it, and how to help your clients achieve it. We're priv...

Chances are, a large portion of your clientele will have a muscle-building goal at some point during their time with you, and it's crucial that you're able to help them achieve that safely and sustainably. In this live webinar, you're going to learn all about hypertrophy: the science behind it, what hinders it and promotes it, and how to help your clients achieve it. We're priv...

Working with an older population has many upsides; however, just like any other clients you many work with, you will likely run into a few challenges that you will need to learn how to manage. In today’s episode of the Modern Personal trainer podcast we are joined by author, fitness consultant, and retired professor Dr. Karl Knopf for a conversation on training for senior clients. Learn all about...

For many of us, the majority of our clients will have a weight loss goal at some point during their time with us, and it's crucial that we're able to help them achieve that safely and sustainably. In today’s episode of the Modern Personal Trainer Podcast, Coaches Alex and Matt share all there is to know about fat loss, the science behind it, what hinders it, what promotes it, and how to...

It would seem unlikely that all too often personal trainers run out of time to place their own physical and mental health at the top of their list of priorities. With such a high turnover rate, it is important that as personal trainers we take the time to prioritize our own health while working alongside our clients to meet their desired goals.  In today’s episode of the Modern Personal Trainer Po...

Increasing your productivity may be the answer to solving your seemingly impossible problems.  In today’s episode of the Modern Personal Trainer, Coach Alex will discuss strategies that will help you increase your productivity, prioritize what is important, and utilize your time wisely, effectively, and efficiently.  Show Notes:  Join our Discord Community . Surround yourself with 400+ other ambit...

The life and challenges of a certified personal trainer is exhilarating, rewarding, completely unique to itself.  But at times, like any career path, any setback can take a toll on your physical and mental progress.  In today's podcast episode Samantha Ross will discuss how to properly put together the pieces after a physical setback or injury, ways to prevent further hurdles from reoccurring...

When you are a trainer, it's hard to recognize the reasons why your clients may leave you. If you're constantly relying on new clients, building a sustainable training practice will prove itself to be difficult. So, what are the three reasons why a personal training client may leave you? In today's podcast Alex Cartmill will not only discuss the reasons clients may leave you, but al...

The lack of rigid regulations in the fitness industry allows coaches to have more control over their own destinies. But, with that freedom comes a responsibility to understand all of your options, the tradeoffs of each, and which blueprint is best suited for you and your clients. In this live webinar we'll highlight a variety of key questions you should be asking yourself as you build a caree...

Pricing your services appropriately is a pillar to sustaining a business, establishing your positioning, and consistently delivering value to clients. While it's helpful to understand the price of your competitors, determining an appropriate price for your services should be an independent line of thought specific to you and your business. In this webinar you'll learn what factors should...

Getting online clients is an art of expertise, empathy, and genuine care for the people you help. In today's podcast, our expert team of online coaches share what it took for them to build a business remotely, maintain a steady client roster, and the crucial guiding principles you need to do the same. Show Links: https://www.fitnessmentors.com/online-coaching-certification/ Support the show

Ready to start or transition your career to online training?  Eddie is joined by Alex Cartmill and the rest of the Fitness Mentors team to discuss the 6 ways you can train clients online.  What are the 6 easy to create revenue streams for virtual fitness professionals? Tune in to find out.  Special Offer: In this webinar we also announced the best bundle ever offered to help you crush it as an Onl...