Fitness Education Online Podcast I For Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals, Gym Owners & the Fitness Industry

In this episode, Travis speaks with Professor Boyd Swinburn, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland and a leading international expert on obesity prevention. The conversation covers the global rise in obesity, the policy approaches different countries are using to combat it, and the drivers that make modern environments so obesogenic. Boyd also shares his...

In this episode, Bex speaks with Robbie Mattei, owner of Vision Personal Training St Leonards and Marrickville. Robbie shares his journey from arriving in Sydney with just $3,000 to becoming a multi-studio owner. The conversation explores the mindset and habits that helped him succeed, the qualities PTs need to step into leadership, and how to build strong culture and community. Robbie also discus...

In this episode, Travis speaks with Richard Beddie from Exercise New Zealand, a leading voice in the fitness industry. The conversation explores how GLP-1 medications have changed the landscape of weight loss and what that means for personal trainers. Richard shares insights on how trainers can support clients who are using GLP-1s while staying within their professional scope of practice, from set...

Building Resilient Bodies with Core Foundations In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex sits down with Regan Zemponia, founder of Core Foundations PT in Victoria. With over a decade in the industry, Regan has carved out a niche helping everyday people move better, stay injury-free, and build long-term resilience through biomechanics, postural restoration, nutrition, and recove...

In this episode, Jono Petrohilos interviews Brandon Hasick, a successful gym owner and business coach. Brandon shares his journey from studying sports science to owning multiple gyms and helping others in the fitness industry. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges he faced in his early career, and the strategies he used to build a thriving business. Brandon emphasizes the signi...

In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, host Jono Petrohilos interviews Cam Gilfillan, a business development expert for online coaches. Cam shares his journey from being a business development manager to helping fitness professionals improve their marketing and business strategies. He discusses the importance of coaching quality, lead generation, and retention strategies, as well...

In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex chats with Jo Lavin - Perinatal Strength & Hypertrophy Coach, Pre + Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, and founder of Natal Strength Coach. Jo shares her journey into the pre and postnatal space, the biggest myths around training during pregnancy, and how strength work can support women through every stage of motherhood. This...

In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast , Bex is joined by Josh Smith - sports nutritionist, mentor, and founder of Fortitude Nutrition Coaching and HERO Nutrition Mentoring. Josh is known for his client-centred, non-tracking approach, helping coaches bridge the gap between knowledge and application to create real, lasting behaviour change. With a background as a school teacher, Jo...

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Bex is joined by holistic practitioner and endometriosis advocate Niki Loe to explore what it can really mean to live, with endo, and how to navigate this “invisible disease”.  From the challenges of diagnosis to navigating chronic pain, inflammation, and invisible symptoms, Niki shares her personal story and professional insights. You’ll learn how mind...

In this episode, Bex chats with Jarrah Ingram — a glute growth coach and gym owner who’s built a thriving hybrid business in Adelaide that blends in-person training, online coaching, and a strong, value-driven team culture. Jarrah takes us behind the scenes of his journey — from humble beginnings running sessions with Gumtree gear in uni lecture halls, to building a coaching empire supported by a...

In this episode, Bex chats with Dan Lambert — an experienced coach and mentor who helps fitness professionals transition from the gym floor to scalable, sustainable online businesses. Dan shares his journey from burning out as a 1:1 PT in the UK to building a thriving online coaching brand while travelling the world. Now, he mentors personal trainers and gym owners on how to ditch time-for-money h...

In this episode, Bex chats with Ben Scott, coach, mentor, and co-founder of STC Learn — a platform helping personal trainers build rock-solid businesses without chasing clout or compromising integrity. Ben shares his journey from engineering to full-time gym floor PT, and how he scaled from solo sessions to leading a seven-figure coaching team and now mentoring hundreds of PTs.  They dive deep int...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Luke Dobson.  Luke Dobson is a digital marketing expert who specializes in helping local businesses leverage Instagram to close deals and dominate their markets. Through his agency, Fast Track Media, he has assisted over 120 service-based businesses in enhancing their online presence and generating leads. Luke's "Followe...

🎙 Episode Title: From Gym Floor to Thriving Online Coaching Business with Liv Bannon 🔗 Episode Links: 🔹 Follow Liv on Instagram: @livkyid 🔹 Learn more about Liv’s coaching: lwlcoaching.co 🔹 Check out our fitness certifications: Fitness Education Online 🎧 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Bex chats with Liv Bannon, an online coach who helps women get strong AF through sustainable tra...

🎙 Episode Title: How To Sell Online Coaching (...without feeling like a douche) with Louis Duffel Deforges 🔗 Episode Links: 🔹 Follow Louis on Instagram: @louisduffelsdesforges 🔹 Learn more about our courses: Fitness Education Online 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, Bex chats with Louis Duffel Deforges, an online body transformation coach who went from face-to-face PT to building a thriving...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Connor Bowers. Connor is a Finalist for the AUSActive 2024 Student of the Year Award and the 2024 Fitness Education Online Student of the year. With a passion for improving both physical performance and mental well-being, Connor specializes in Strength & Conditioning for Combat Sports, where he helps athletes enhance their str...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Mark Leong  Mark has a diverse background spanning sports recovery, movement, financial services, media, and technology, serving as both a consultant and senior executive. As an instructor, he specializes in integrating breathwork into movement and recovery. In management, Marc applies quantitative methods to business processes an...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Dan Henderson Dan Henderson is the founder of Fitness Profit and a seasoned Fitness Business Coach and Gym Mentor with over ten years of experience. He helps personal trainers and fitness professionals succeed by providing expert guidance in generating gym leads and boosting memberships. Dan offers specialized programs like the El...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Rachelle Doss Rachelle  has over 10 years experience working in fitness and health as a personal trainer, nutritionist and law of attraction life coach. She’s a registered with AARPN and is very  passionate about individualised and science based approaches to health and wellbeing through eating and exercise. Connect with Rachelle:...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Jess Kennedy Jess is a  Qualified Personal Trainer with Degree in Nutrition. She has certifications in  Stress, Sleep & Recovery Management and  Precision Nutrition Level 1. She's also a Functional Health Practioner - IOH Connect with Jess https://www.kennedyshealthcoaching.com.au/home https://www.facebook.com/jess.schnei...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Corinne Blight. Corinne Blight is the founder of Limitless Fitness & Nutrition, a live & online group fitness community, making fitness fun, uplifting & energetic for women new to or re-starting their fitness journey! She was awarded the 2021, Female Group Fitness Instructor of the Year award in October 2021. This awar...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Veronika Larisova Veronika is  an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA), Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA), Sports Coach (SMA), Personal Trainer, FitGenes practitioner and  Matrix Fitness Australia master trainer. As a Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist she's worked with pro sporting teams, Olympic athletes and Hollywood cele...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews   Dr. Renee Rogers. Dr. Renee Rogers is an expert in bio-behavioral healthy lifestyle intervention, integration with medical care, and platform design with a focus on changing behavior in a relevant way. Currently, Dr. Rogers is focused on researching and educating on the role of exercise/physical activity/lifestyle with the medic...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews   Michael and Gordon from Platinum PT Academy Michael - https://www.facebook.com/michael.pritchatt/ Gordon - https://www.facebook.com/gordon.kahara https://www.instagram.com/platinumptacademy --- Note: Podcast episodes are hosted by either Jono Petrohilos, Travis Mattern, Claudia Li or Loren Bakker of  Fitness Education Online www...

In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews  Matt from Virtfit. Virtfit is A software that is build specifically to all types of gyms and personal trainer. Its a white label app so any personal trainers can customized according to their niche and branding. Check it here: https://www.virtfit.net/ Connect with Matt: https://www.facebook.com/matt.schmechtig/ --- Note: Podcast...