Chris Hitchko, CEO Show Up Fitness

The Show Up Fitness Podcast

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Join Chris Hitchko, author of 'How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer' VOL 2 and CEO of Show Up Fitness as he guides personal trainers towards success.  90% of personal trainers quit within 12-months in the USA, 18-months in the UK, Show Up Fitness is helping change those statistics. The Show Up Fitness CPT is one of the fastest growing PT certifications in the world with partnerships with over 500-gyms including Life Time Fitness, Equinox, Genesis, EoS, and numerous other elite partnerships. This podcast focuses on refining trade, business, and people skills to help trainers excel in the...

Author

Chris Hitchko, CEO Show Up Fitness

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Health

Podcast website

www.showupfitness.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Hip Pain Explained: FAI w/ DPT Coleman 11.06.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Doc Coleman, a physical therapist specializing in athletic rehabilitation, takes us deep into the misunderstood world of hip pain—specifically femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). This condition affects countless young athletes but is frequently misdiagnosed as simple IT band tightness or dismissed because of the misconception tha...

From NASCAR to Independent Personal Trainer Cody in North Carolina 09.06.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world! Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/ Become a Successful Person...

Ep. 229 Muscle Contractions: Pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/SUF 07.06.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Need to pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/NSCA/SUF, master muscle contractions. Everything isotonic, isometric, isokinectic. Become a successful personal trainer by reading chapter 12 How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 to pass in 30-days Muscular contractions form the foundation of all human movement, yet many trainers struggle to...

How to train a client who had Rhabdomyolysis 04.06.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fitness industry has a dark secret that qualified trainers need to address head-on: exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. This potentially life-threatening condition, once primarily associated with catastrophic events or extreme military training, has become disturbingly common in regular gym settings due to unqualified trainers pus...

Mastering Macro Math: A Trainer's Guide to Becoming A Nutrition Coach 31.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Become a Nutrition Coach with Show Up Fitness info@showupfitness.com Transforming your clients' nutrition habits requires more than just telling them to "eat more protein" or "cut the carbs." As fitness professionals, we need to understand the science behind macro calculations while recognizing the psycholo...

Ep. 226 (India) Passion meets Profession w/ Shubh Hamirwasia from Maharashtra 30.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Shubh Hamirwasia IG: Kaaffi_shubh from Maharashtra India.  Transform your career as a personal trainer in India. Become a certified personal trainer with Show Up Fitness CPT recognized globally.  Ever wondered how a personal struggle with weight could transform into a thriving fitness career? Meet Shubh, who turned his experience a...

Ep. 225 Should you WORKOUT when your SICK 28.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Navigating the delicate balance between consistency and recovery is essential for every fitness enthusiast. Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to push through a workout while feeling under the weather? This episode provides clarity on this common dilemma by exploring the science-backed "neck rule" that helps de...

Dr. Farnsworth Overcoming A Torn Achilles / Achilles Injuries 20.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Dr.justinfarnsworth - IG Dr. Justin Farnsworth turns conventional wisdom about Achilles tendon injuries upside down in this eye-opening conversation about prevention, rehabilitation, and performance training. With recent high-profile NBA Achilles injuries making headlines, his practical, evidence-based approach offers a refreshing...

14 Yr old girl basketball workout | Needs analysis for basketball programming 17.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective training program for a young athlete? This episode dives deep into designing a comprehensive workout regimen specifically tailored for a 14-year-old female basketball player, revealing the science, psychology, and practical considerations that elite trainers use. We break down the...

AVM Stroke (Arteriovenous Malformation) How to train a client who had a stroke 14.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! IG: Stroke_riser21 The boundary between certified and qualified trainers becomes starkly apparent when working with clients who have complex medical conditions. Through the journey of Jimmy, a stroke survivor with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), we examine the critical approach qualified trainers must take when designing rehabili...

How to write a book w/ Trainer David from Kansas 08.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Why do 90% of personal trainers fail within their first year? This eye-opening conversation with David, a successful trainer from Wichita, Kansas, exposes the critical gaps in traditional fitness education that leave new trainers unprepared for real-world success. David shares his journey from YMCA trainer to business owner, reveal...

The BEST way to sell coaching / training 07.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ever wonder why 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year? The answer lies not in their fitness knowledge but in their approach to sales. This eye-opening episode dismantles the myth that great trainers don't need to be salespeople and reveals why embracing your role in sales is essential for career longevity. Thro...

Lower Crossed Syndrome / Knee Valgus Pass NASM / ACE in 30-Days 06.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Pass nasm / ace in 30-days. Get our CHEAT SHEET for free if you send us your five star review. Get our study guide and quizzes ($200 value) for a 5-star review of how to become a successful personal trainer vol 2 The fitness industry harbors a dirty secret that's costing aspiring trainers their careers: certification doesn&apo...

Equinox Interview Process (Phone): Get Hired At Equinox w/ SUF-CPT 04.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol 2, Chapter 5 is dedicated to helping people get hired at Equinox and Life Time. Mijoia is looking to get hired at the Berkeley Equinox. This podcast will help her build confidence, review her elevator speech, and land her dream job as a QUALIFIED Certified Personal Trainer w/ the BEST...

How to train a client w/ Osteoporosis | Become a Trainer in Santa Monica / Atlanta 02.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Your bones are constantly changing. Beneath the surface, specialized cells called osteoblasts build up bone tissue while osteoclasts break it down. This delicate balance shifts as we age, with breakdown eventually outpacing construction—especially in women after menopause when estrogen production decreases. The result? Weakened bon...

ATLANTA Personal Training Internship SUF-CPT June 9th | SWIFT May 2025 01.05.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Do you live in Georgia or on the east coast? SUF-CPT and 2-month internship is now being offered at Stbil Fit Life with SUF instructor Josh Ortiz and wife Ki. You will become an ELITE trainer within 2-months with job placement at the best gyms in the world! Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a thriving career? This ep...

Ep. 215 Back Pain: Case Examples FLEXION / EXTENSION INTOLERANT 29.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! If you have a client who has low back pain, become a QUALIFIED Personal Trainer with the SUF-Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique Certification (SUF-STM) Show Up Fitness 2-day Seminars Denver Parker / Auora CO June 13/14 12-5 Miami Florida Coral Gables June 27/28 12-5 .5 NASM / ACE CEU's Battling low back discomfort doesn't...

NASM vs ACE vs ISSA: What’s The EASIEST Personal Training Certifications 24.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The easy way, textbook certs: NASM/ACE/ISSA. The QUALIFIED WAY: NSCA, ACSM, SUF-CPT. Hands-on learning > specializations. Get a DPT & RD on your team. Master the fundamentals of movement, anatomy, sales, and assessments. Ever wonder why so many certified personal trainers struggle or quit within their first year? The answer...

Functional Neurological Disorder | How to design a fitness program 21.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Become a QUALIFIED Certified personal trainer with www.showupfitness.com Qualifying yourself as a professional personal trainer means going beyond basic certifications when working with clients who have complex conditions like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This episode breaks down exactly how to establish yourself as a tr...

4-Reasons Why 90% of Personal Trainers Quit Within a Year 19.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! The fitness industry harbors a shocking statistic - 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year. In this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into why this happens and how aspiring trainers can avoid this fate by taking a radically different approach to building their careers. We expose the fundamental flaws...

Must-Read Books for Personal Trainers | Best Books to Read 15.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Discover the top books for personal trainers to read like Grit, How to win friends and influence people, How to Become A Successful Personal TRainer and many more. Reading might be the most underrated skill for personal trainers looking to elevate their careers above the 90% who quit within their first year. While most fitness prof...

Ep. 210 LIVE SF - Equinox vs. Life Time Fitness Which is a better gym for Personal Trainers? 11.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Choosing the right gym environment can make or break your personal training career. After visiting nearly 50% of all Equinox locations and 15 Lifetime facilities across the country, I've gained unique insights into which premium fitness giant might offer the better path for ambitious trainers. The differences are striking. Whi...

Glucose Tablets: The MOST important thing personal trainers should carry at ALL TIMES 09.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Glucose tablets—the one essential item every personal trainer should carry at all times. This seemingly simple tool can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency.  In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into real-life scenarios where client safety was compromised when blood glucose le...

Death of Personal Training Certifications - The UAE Ban: Why Personal Training Certifications Need Hands-On Learning 04.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Do you want to become a successful personal trainer? Textbook certifications aren't the best route. Become a QUALFIEID certified personal trainer with SUF-CPT the fastest growing certification ONLINE w/hands-on learning with our partnership with Life Time Fitness.  The personal training industry just received a massive wake-up...

How to create the PERFECT workout plan GIRL | Ultimate Programming Guide for BEGINNERS 03.04.2025

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want to become a successful personal trainer? Show Up Fitness (SUF-CPT) is the fastest growing personal training certification globally recongized. If you're thinking about becoming a personal trainer, start with the book, How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol. 2: https://a.co/d/ifxvxQH Chris Hitchko, Founder of Show...

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