The Show Up Fitness Podcast

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Imagine a world where new personal trainers don’t get tossed onto the gym floor with a textbook and a shrug. We take on a bold thought experiment: what if personal training operated inside an insurance-backed, supervised system—more like a residency—so rookies could learn under experienced clinicians, earn steady pay, and develop r...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Tired of handing out “free nutrition tips” between sets and watching clients treat them like background noise? We break down a simple, professional system to turn nutrition guidance into a paid, high-value service that actually drives results. From pricing to scope to weekly workflows, you’ll hear exactly how to charge with confide...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want clients to say yes to higher rates without flinching? We unpack a practical, honest roadmap to charging more in 2026 by doing the one thing that always works: raising your value and proving it in the session. From smarter warmups and sharper assessments to hands-on seminars that light a fire under your coaching, this conversat...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! A life can pivot on a single “no.” For Vinod Chandel, repeated rejection at the police gate became the spark that turned a frail kid into a national bodybuilding champion and, eventually, one of India’s most sought-after celebrity coaches. We unpack how he built a career on anatomy, humility, and relentless learning—then rebuilt it...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want to run more without getting sidelined by cranky feet and tight calves? We walk through a real client scenario—a 20-year-old cardio diehard who stacked three five-mile runs onto a week of classes—and show how to turn enthusiasm into a durable plan. You’ll hear the exact warm-ups, strength circuits, and weekly progressions we us...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What if your entire coaching business—programming, payments, client feedback, and messaging—lived in one clean, simple place you actually enjoy using? We sit down with Noah, a former baseball player and health coach who joined Superset after discovering how much better training can be when systems work with you, not against you. Hi...

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....

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 spo...

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 coa...

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 mod...

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 microma...

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, conditio...

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 top...

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 irre...

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 pull...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 fro...

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. Fro...

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...

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, t...

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 e...

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 strai...

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-c...