Trainers Talking Truths

For power couple Ian Simon and Brittany Lee, fitness is so much more than just a business: it’s their life. They have successfully created a booty-building empire with their glute-focused training, Insta-Booty. But their success wasn’t made overnight. Working together, training together, and being business partners takes a lot of sweat - literally.

Larry Lewis was a 2020 ISSA x REIGN Scholarship recipient. He is the CEO of a gym in Scottsdale, AZ - Elev8te Performance. Join us as we talk to him about his fitness journey.

Rodney Corn, Director of Eleiko Education, shares his 30+ years in the Health and Fitness Industry, and how to tailor a workout based on your clients’ state of mind, body, and overall wellness on any given day.

Abby Sams Dimock, ISSA Personal Trainer and Reign Scholarship winner, shares how she was driven to adapt her fitness routine to her chronic illness. She shares her plans in the future to make the fitness industry more inclusive for those who live with a chronic illness.

Jenny and Dan meet with Senior Vice President for Biostrap Elias Arjan to talk wearable technology and its potential as a training tool for clients and trainers alike.

Join Raphael Konforti, Senior Director Of Fitness YouFit Health Clubs, as he answers why adding more certifications can increase a trainer's potential to get hired and move up in the fitness industry.

Dr. Jordan Metzl, Healthcare Advisor (Sports Medicine) - With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl treats athletic-minded patients of all ages, from the world's best athletes to the newly active. Find out about what’s changed in the exercise recovery space and why are athletes prioritizing recovery more now then they were in the past.

Hugh Hanley, Chief Operating Officer at ESP Fitness and overall fitness technology expert, join Jenny and Dan to share the recipe for bringing your personal training business online.

Trainers have to be mindful of how they speak to and with clients. It starts with the assessments. What words does the client use/ avoid? Can you gather intel on how they feel about themselves? Learn some communication tactics here.

Amy Mack breaks down the differences between small group and large group training and how to get the best results, as a client and a trainer.

Dr. Marty Miller is the Director of Education and Training for Technogym USA. Who has more than 20 years experience in sports medicine, performance enhancement and injury prevention. His academic credentials include a BS in Sports Medicine and Physical Education from Canisius College (NY) and an MS in Exercise Science & Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania, and received...

The popularity of bodyweight workouts skyrocketed after the start of the pandemic. Yet many people still think of them as a subpar workout option; they think lifting heavy weights is a necessary part of a challenging workout. Josh Bryant is a best-selling author, international speaker, strength coach, and ISSA course creator. His passion is to help people grow stronger both mentally and physically...

Welcome to Trainers Talking Truths! This is an ISSA podcast dedicated to exploring the fitness industry and uncovering the whys and hows of personal training. To do that, we’ll talk directly to the industry experts and the certified trainers. We’ll dig into fitness programming, business tactics, nutrition, and more. You’ll even hear from current training clients who offer insight from the other si...

We’ve all been there. You hear something from a trainer or read something online that you then adapt as the absolute truth. “Workout for your wine, earn those treat calories”, “Women who lift are bulky, cardio will lean you out”, and the ever-popular: “Carbs make you fat”. Well, the truth is, these are just NOT TRUE. And to be honest, these types of “motivational techniques” can be dangerous and d...

You have your certification in hand. You are excited to get started and train your first clients. But how do you actually get a job, get clients, and start building your career? With a lot of hard work, grit, and some tips from industry expert Brandon Daniels, Director of Personal Training for the Workout Anytime Franchise. He has been in the fitness industry for over 21 years, on both the members...

Thinking about taking your training business online but not sure where in the world to start? There are lots of moving pieces and it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you actually make the switch? What about your current clients? How do you get new clients? Do you need a business plan? How much should you even charge?! We’ll talk about the key steps you need to take to branch out into online train...

Why did you start going to the gym, lace up your running shoes, or book your first personal trainer session? The “why” is one the most important factors to a personal trainer and their client. It’s what keeps people showing up every day to put in the work. Andrew Wyant, President, and CEO of ISSA is no stranger to the “why” concept. In this episode, he shares the “why” behind his personal fitness...