The Trainer's Scoop

Thank you for checking out episode 20 of The Trainer’s Scoop! It feels awesome to have reached 20 episodes, and I owe it all to my guests and audience for the support  I’m joined by Leif Nilsen for this episode. I met Leif several years ago through the 4am crew. Since those times we've both transformed out passions to our profession as Personal Trainers and content creators. Leif has been som...

Thank you all for checking out episode 19 of the Trainer's Scoop Podcast. In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends, Matt Inniger. Matt has a very impressive fitness resume, as he helped develop some of the supplements we all know and love from the supplement giant Optimum Nutrition. AND he has benched 405, and has 20 inch arms. Matt is truly a practitioner as well as a great know...

The Trainer’s Scoop Episode 18 is LIVE  This episode was a TREAT to be a part of. On this episode, I was joined by Dr. Mariah Liggett. Mariah is seriously one of the coolest people I know. She was an original lifter at Westside Barbell in Louie Simmon’s garage, she has earned a PHD in Exercise Physiology, held a world record in the deadlift for 20 years, invented a strength sport that is held at t...

On today’s episode of The Trainer's Scoop, we have Robbie Greg! Robbie has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, a background in rehabilitation research, and has been a life long athlete.  Our discussion ranged from setting goals to stay active after graduating, working with collegiate athletes, to his time in the German Health Care System, Robbie has a lot of experience in and out of aca...

Thanks for checking out Episode 16 of The Trainer's Scoop!  In this episode, I had a great discussion with Danny Wirt. Danny is working hard to achieve his goals, as he balances teaching an Intro Exercise Science Course at Temple, Coaching, and creating informative fitness content. Danny has a well rounded approach to his work. He has a Master’s Degree from Appalachian State, experience worki...

Thank you for tuning-in to episode 15 of the Trainer's Scoop.  On this episode I had my good friend David "Crowbar" Corrigan. David is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University Law School, and currently studying for the Bar Exam while crushing big weights at the gym(isn’t that fitting??) David has a lot of cool things going for him, between his professional endeavors, competing...

Thank you for checking out Episode 14 of the Trainer’s Scoop! This episode features a mentor of mine, Bryce Calvin. Be sure to check him out on instagram @Brycecalvin23 and @progressiveperformanceep2 Bryce has truly put in the work to become the successful online coach that he is today. This episode will detail that process of growing his brand and business, his outlook on coaching, and much more!...

Thanks for checking out Episode 13 of The Trainer's Scoop with Devon Bennet. This discussion was extremely educational for me, as Devon is the man behind a successful Instagram account @plantfueledstrength, and a fitness professional that promotes a vegan lifestyle. Devon truly embodies someone who lives an ethical lifestyle, while focussing on his health and fitness. If you would like to see...

Thank you all for checking out episode 12 of the Trainer's Scoop!! Man, did I enjoy this episode! Mitchell is one of my good friends from Ohio State, we had a great time talking about:  That time when Dave Tate ripped apart my bench press: 2:00 How we got into lifting and how Fitness Social Media has evolved: 7:30 Mitchell’s experiences with geared powerlifting: 12:00 Mitchel’s experiences tr...

This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for.  Ryan is one of my best friends and my first ever client. We have taught each other a lot over the years, and there are some great takeaways in this episode as well We discuss: Getting into lifting weights: 5:00 Stigmas and dealing with body image: 11:00 Seeking guidance to accomplish your goals: 13:00 Setting and Surpassing Goals: 19:00 The birth o...

We’re in DOUBLE DIGITS!! This episode is PACKED with gems Tune into this episode to hear about:  Proper Nutrition: 1:45 Portion Control: 6:15 Compound Movements: 10:00 *** Honorable Mention***: 12:30 Training Environment/Partners: 16:00 Planning Workouts and Nutrition: 19:20 Thanks for the Support!!

Episode 9 of The Trainer’s Scoop is LIVE!! Big thank you to Hunter for joining me for this episode. If you are a student or aspiring Service Member, you NEED to give this a listen. Hunter is an overall BEAST with his fitness and career aspirations, as he has put in major work to prepare to be an officer in the Marines…plus he’s one of my best buddies We discussed: Training to be in the Marines: 5:...

This episode was one of the most fun I’ve had! I think there are a lot of great takeaways for students and people who are trying to pursue their passions. This podcast also had a great section on goals and the current state of race issues in America We talked about the impact of sports on developing a passion for staying fit after high school: 5:00 Changing major/career paths and pursuing your pas...

This episode features one of my long time friends Sam Smith.  We had a great discussion covering growing a brand, self development/furthering your own knowledge, strategies for weight loss and programming, and working with coaches while surrounding yourself with high achieving individuals! Thank you for tuning in and a big thank you to Sam for being on the podcast! You can find him @_ssmitty on in...

Big thanks to Brandon Ebert for joining me for episode 6. This has been one of the most constructive conversations I've ever had. Brandon and I delve into managing the mental health side of fitness, body image, and disordered eating.  As a disclaimer, we are not professionals, so take everything you hear with a grain of salt, but both Brandon and I have learned a lot throughout the course of...

In this episode, I discuss the top gyms that I have trained at, ranking them on their equipment, atmosphere, and impact on the lifting community. The purpose of this episode is to show appreciation toward gym owners who have worked hard to create special places for people to pursue their passions, thank you! We all are excited to get back in the gym!

Thanks for tuning into Episode 4 of The Trainer's Scoop! Different times call for a different format; for today's episode, host David Martin discusses managing mindset, goes through and Instagram Q/A, and discusses how to deal with home workouts and nutrition until we can return to our original routines.  Thanks again and be on the lookout for Episode 5!

Thanks for checking back with The Trainer's Scoop for Episode Three with Tom Zonkowski! Tom is an extremely knowledgeable trainer and a great story teller, and this episode has many great takeaways. Thanks for the continued support and thank you for listening! 

Thanks for joining us for episode 2 of The Trainer's Scoop! In this tank top wearing, Papa Roach fueled episode, we hear trainer Tim Dix's perspective as he offers his approach to training, personal workout style, his advice to trainers and those working to improve their fitness. Big thanks to Tim for taking time to come on the show and thank YOU for listening.

In the first episode of The Trainer's Scoop, veteran trainer Ryan Wilkins is interviewed! The discussion ranges from advice to general population, to advice for individuals interested in pursuing their professional careers in the fitness industry. Thanks for listening!  I do not own the rights to this music