The Show Up Fitness Podcast

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 "p...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Listen to IPL cricketeer Jay IG: im_jayasurya and Devang talk about the life of a personal trainer in Chennai India.  What happens when a cricket career ends due to injury? For Jaisurya, it became the beginning of a transformative journey into the world of personal training. In this captivating conversation, Jai reveals how his pat...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wondered how to properly design a fitness program for someone with metabolic syndrome? Meet "Metabolic Mary," our 44-year-old avatar client who presents with multiple risk factors including hypertension, elevated resting heart rate, and poor overall fitness. This episode dives deep into the thoughtful approach requir...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ready to transform your chest training and finally see real growth? This episode dives deep into the science and practical application of optimizing chest development for both beginners and experienced lifters. Starting with a case study of an online client who successfully grew his social media following to 250,000+ followers, we...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want to get hired at Equinox? Show Up Fitness CPT has helped get more trainers hired at Equinox than any fitness company. Learn how to ace the interview and get hired at the BEST gym for personal trainers. Breaking into the elite world of personal training isn't just about looking the part or having a textbook certification—it...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! DeVang explores what it's like to become a trainer in Delhi India w/ IG: Thebongbeast  What does it really take to succeed as a personal trainer in today's competitive fitness industry? Forget the Instagram highlight reels - this raw, honest conversation with 12-year veteran trainer Suman Gupta reveals the challenging yet...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What does it take to build a thriving personal training business that generates over $13,000 in just 20 days? Cody Maynard returns to the Show Up Fitness Podcast to reveal exactly how he's projecting a $150,000 annual income after only eight months as an independent trainer. The secret isn't complicated marketing schemes...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wondered why so many personal trainers struggle despite having "gold standard" certifications? This eye-opening exploration pulls back the curtain on the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - the fitness industry's equivalent of McDonald's. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Robert Goldman and developed by respe...

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 s...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Falls among the elderly cost our healthcare system over $50 billion annually—a staggering figure made even more heartbreaking when you realize many are preventable through proper strength training. Yet the fitness industry continues pushing ineffective "gentle" approaches that fail to provide adequate stimulus for meaning...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Jake's IG: Jake_Schum Ever wonder what happens when a professional athlete's career ends? Jake Schum's remarkable journey from NFL punter to elite fitness coach offers a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Jake takes us through his winding path to professional football—starting with soccer, transitioning to fo...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Show Up Fitness is launching our NEW podcast with IG D_fit_man director of India operations & education, Devang. Anytime you see INDIA, these podcasts will be specific to the 28 States in India. Still a great podcast for EVERYONE, but focused on the 1.4 billion friends in India.  What does it take to leave a conventional path a...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Email info@showupfitness.com with your five-star review to get the NASM cheat sheet. Chapter 12 in How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 will help you pass. Leave a 5 star review for $200 worth of FREe nasm resources to pass in less than 30 days if you cannot get a refund.  Ready to crack the code on passing your NASM...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Renaissance Periodization, CEO Nick Shaw. What happens when you combine a PhD in exercise science with practical bodybuilding experience and build it into a multi-million dollar fitness empire? Nick Shaw, co-founder of RP Strength, reveals the fascinating journey from basement workouts with sand weights to creating apps that help m...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ready to transform your personal training knowledge into a thriving online business? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential steps that separate successful online coaches from those who struggle to gain traction. The fitness industry has become increasingly saturated with trainers offering generic workout plans, but the...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Dr. Jacob Goodin - https://www.drjacobgoodin.com/cscs-accelerator Ever feel overwhelmed by energy systems, wondering why your clients need to know about ATP or glycolysis? Dr. Jacob Goodin cuts through the complexity to reveal how bioenergetics knowledge transforms your coaching from guesswork to precision-guided results. The conve...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fitness industry is on the brink of a massive transformation, and artificial intelligence will be the catalyst. Drawing from twenty years of experience as a trainer and gym owner, I'm making a bold prediction: AI will eliminate more personal training jobs than COVID did in 2020, when over 20% of gyms closed permanently and...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Dr. Pat Davidson reveals a revolutionary approach to understanding human movement through an evolutionary lens on this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast. Rather than treating exercises as arbitrary selections, Davidson presents his comprehensive seven-pillar model that creates a systematic, logical progression for any movement...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Poojan's IG - Shahathletics from Lancaster PA. What does it take to triple your personal training rates and build a six-figure fitness business in just 18 months? Poojan's journey from gym trainer to thriving entrepreneur offers a masterclass in leveling up your fitness career through strategic education, powerful network...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Share in your story to be eligible for 1 of 10 FREE Coach360 Career Lab LIVE at the Anaheim FIT Expo in CA. Tickets get you access to Friday's class and the 2 day Fit Expo on Saturday & Sunday August 1-3rd.  Have you ever wondered why so many certified personal trainers struggle to build sustainable careers despite their p...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! "Who am I to teach somebody else?" These words from our guest Sylvina perfectly capture the paralyzing self-doubt that keeps countless passionate fitness enthusiasts from pursuing their personal training certifications. Her story is both relatable and inspiring - after experiencing a personal transformation with her own t...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What does it take to leave behind a 20-year healthcare career and build a thriving fitness business? Meet Michelle Smith, who took the leap from medical professional to gym owner and never looked back. Michelle's journey begins with a whisper—literally. While running one day, she heard a voice saying "you've got thre...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Professor Barabara Zabawa owner of wellnesslaw.com and author of Quick & Easy Wellness Law: "No Fluff" Answers to Wellness Practitioners' Most Common Legal Questions & Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals What's the real difference between certification and licensure? Can a waiver actually...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Devang IG = d_fit_man The fitness industry struggles with a respect problem. Whether in the United States or India, personal trainers often fight an uphill battle against stigmas that minimize their profession as "just a side hustle" rather than a legitimate career path. This eye-opening conversation with Devang, a fitnes...

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! What happens when a trainer skips proper assessment and puts a client with previous back surgery through burpees, jumping jacks, and speed deadlifts? A $1.4 million lawsuit and a powerful lesson for every fitness professional. The landmark case of Baldy-Perry versus Kaifus exposes the dangers of negligence in personal training and...