How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we discuss why you SHOULD train through pain, gross male and female beauty standards, dad life, what we've changed our minds on in the last 5 years, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3WbbbLIV2gTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Dad life updates, social media trends, & how Grok has infiltrated Mike's life(07:35) — Mike has changed his mind on a certain meal prep service(14:09) — This story is so wild we can't spoil it in the timestamp(16:42) — Good stress vs bad stress & the driving emotions behind running a business(22:49) — Teaching kids about money(26:38) — The realities vs "ideals" of communism(31:49) — Is getting the "optimal" protein amount overrated?(34:40) — Why saying "you should never work through pain" is WRONG(47:00) — Where are you placing your f*cks?(50:07) — The impact of societal expectations on body image (it's insane)(1:00:34) — We've got a BIG Mentorship surpriseFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

Mike is officially a dad to a beautiful baby girl and we spend the entire episode talking about dad life. There is zero helpful information in here for personal trainers—just us talking about being dads—so if you want to hear us shoot the shit and see Mike cry (seriously), dive in.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jGYLF3ZejaQTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The joys of fatherhood(09:05) — Shifting perspectives on fitness(16:19) — Redefining strength and training goals(25:57) — The time for excuses is over (you don't have a choice anymore)(27:50) — The case for NOT optimizing muscle growth(33:30) — Jordan's sleeper build(34:48) — Mike's a sensitive guy(36:34) — Things make sense now that never made sense before(39:03) — Cherishing the newborn stage(41:08) — Slipping into cheap dopamine habits(47:37) — Mike has had a revelation about rice cakes(53:47) — All it takes to get back on track is a solid 30-day challenge(54:59) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)Follow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Jordan being in his olive oil era, how male hormones change when their wife is pregnant, the meaning of life, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mjz91ep8FA0TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike has been feeling low-T, high-E lately(02:57) — Male hormone changes during a household pregnancy(10:05) — Is there a link between testosterone levels & the gender of a child?(14:50) — TV & movie recommendations (& don't you EVER equate Gossip Girl to One Tree Hill)(24:07) — "Granola lifestyle" hypocrisy(26:15) — Jordan is in his olive oil era(34:18) — Balancing effectiveness vs enjoyment—when to tell a client no(43:38) — Finding meaning in life(51:47) — Why people care more about aesthetics rather than health (or do they?)(59:30) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)Follow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the nonsense happening at Harvard, the power of nostalgia, why food restriction isn't all bad, biggest regrets, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wh0Ul0hp0jkTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike needs more vitamin D in his life(03:26) — Homeschooling & the shortcomings of the public school system(08:09) — Mike's interesting gym experience(10:40) — The power of nostalgia(12:05) — Consumerism & the psychology behind impulse buying(17:29) — Why food restriction isn't all bad(32:42) — Temptation & spiritual growth(36:36) — How wild were Jordan's anonymous Q&As?(37:31) — Adding extra exercises to workout programs(39:33) — GLP-1s, muscle loss, & creatine(44:56) — Our favorite protein sources(46:26) — My coach won't bill me... What should I do?(47:51) — Our biggest regrets(57:29) — The Harvard situation(1:02:30) — Wrap-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the harsh truth about building your online fitness business, degenerate OnlyFans behavior, toes-to-bar ab exercises, butthole sunning, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg9Dpgn9CuITIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The harsh truth about building your online fitness business(13:34) — Degenerate OnlyFans behavior(26:30) — Which is better: higher 'clean' calories, or lower-calorie 'crap'?(36:53) — More unpopular advice for building your online fitness business(43:01) — The politics of health(48:50) — Why it's so important to put your content out there—even if you feel like you're "not ready"(51:13) — Tanning your butthole(57:37) — Our thoughts on toes-to-bar(1:00:27) — Keep an eye out for a Mentorship sale SOON (join our email list to hear when it's live)Follow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the very unpopular truth about high rep training, whether or not people actually understand tariffs, social media for kids, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mh7k2HNGRokTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Happy birthday to Mike!(01:29) — It's not an "obsession" to want to move your body and feel good(09:07) — Generational differences in dating & social behavior(10:32) — How old should kids be before they're allowed to use social media?(15:58) — Grok still reigns supreme(17:49) — Jordan's faulty palate(22:02) — The TRUTH about high rep training(31:03) — Jordan has been getting a little TOO into his workouts for kids(33:51) — How to handle eating out for a weekly family dinner(35:25) — The solution to "skinny fat"(40:26) — Smart watch metrics worth tracking(48:39) — Does anyone *actually* understand tariffs? (the answer is no)(58:25) — Wrap-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we argue over a huge food stamp controversy, being a "skinny queen," heated marriage disputes, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NKBsIleOIFETIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Another day, another Twitter deletion for Mike...(02:20) — Being a "skinny queen"(12:24) — How to keep clients challenged & engaged(18:08) — Should food stamps disallow "junk food" purchases?(32:12) — It's time for gyms to rethink compensation for personal trainers(45:41) — When to kill the cash cow(50:38) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the era of being neurodivergent, the causes and effects of pornography, and being a father.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0_HX8B87P0TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Cold email spam is getting out of hand...(02:23) — Managing audience feedback & the balance between authenticity & popularity(11:23) — Fitness benchmarks for busy adults(17:47) — The Neurodivergent Era: the effects of rampant overdiagnosis by the medical community(25:38) — Hypnosis for weight loss?(28:12) — Is ab work overrated?(36:59) — The complexities of pornography & its impact on society & relationships(42:40) — An interesting parallel between parenting & coaching(44:30) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss RFK JR's meal at Steak 'n Shake, our biggest business regrets, and what we recommend a mother do whose child ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/inKzHdswN_QTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Undisclosed locations, nutrition on the road, & Core Power stories(06:22) — Bottled water, reverse osmosis, & microplastics in your balls(10:23) — Grok vs ChatGPT, brain implants, & rebelling against social media(19:59) — Jordan's plan to ditch social media(23:57) — Shoutout John Arnold(24:19) — RFK Jr ate fries at Steak 'N Shake...(31:37) — So, your kid ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party...(37:56) — Our favorite books of all time(39:53) — Things we're glad we did (or didn't do) in business(47:01) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MI quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeYTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0(04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement)(14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous)(24:13) — STOP watching the news(27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases)(35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke(39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them(56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication(1:01:44) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we use ChatGPT to create our discussion and we talk about insane tactics people use to improve their physique, mental health, bringing back 'no pain, no gain', calling out fitness gurus, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PuR1D-mMiUYTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — We're getting PEAK Mike today(01:17) — Navigating information accuracy in AI & the role of AI in content creation(09:20) — Is "no pain, no gain" more harmful than helpful?(18:12) — Does the extreme focus on aesthetics undermine the true purpose of improving fitness?(24:26) — Insecurities, the illusion of attractiveness, & the dangers of constantly seeking the approval of others(38:45) — Should we start calling out fitness professionals & dangerous fads?(41:15) — Do "healthy" snacks lead to a false sense of security?(46:23) — Reflecting on the past & current online landscapes & the role social media plays in our mental health(58:21) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the brand new and updated Instagram Growth Guide inside The Fitness Business Mentorship, as well as important strategies for you to use to grow your audience and business on Instagram in 2025.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWhat Do You Want to Want: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-do-you-want-to-want/WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJIfyIqhFJwTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike is BACK on social media (as a consumer) & Jordan is in his new house(04:37) — How Instagram has evolved over the years(11:29) — How to be successful on Instagram TODAY(17:32) — Mike's travel is going to be slowing down soon...(21:35) — The Gulf of America, political relations, & our future AI overlords(27:40) — How we plan our social media(34:13) — What do you WANT to want?(49:20) — Should you track collagen?(50:20) — Adventures in home ownership(54:02) — Microplastics, ice baths, & honesty in scientific claims(58:29) — Wrap-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss red light therapy, which REAL sport is the healthiest in the world, the best biceps exercises of all time, and more...We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzW92VyKzugTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike's interesting travel experience(04:28) — The no-vertical-scrolling experiment continues(05:56) — The joys of parenthood...(14:19) — A *new* IG Growth Guide will be coming to the Mentorship SOON(16:19) — Our fear of the preacher curl(21:55) — The best biceps exercises of all time(23:56) — Battles in the DMs(31:45) — Cereal first... Or milk first?(32:19) — Recovery strategies for muscle soreness(38:29) — Red light therapy: a cautionary tale(39:50) — Climbing stairs for cardio(44:14) — The role of habit in eating behavior, sensory-specific satiety, & GLP-1 conspiracy theories(55:25) — The HEALTHIEST (real) sport(01:02:01) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how HAES is officially dead, ankle weights vs weighted vests, raising kids is devastatingly brutal, and more...We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MEverything An NFL Dietitian Does On Game Day | LA Chargers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcH1BHyi-a8WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s4U0PJ3q0UgTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike's world-class workout(05:08) — Raising kids is BRUTAL(09:44) — Meal prep services re-visited (pros & cons)(16:55) — Shoutout Debbie for the book recommendation!(19:23) — Finding the pleasure-seeking balance in life (shoutout Eileen)(27:06) — The difference between elite athletes & the general population(31:58) — Cool-off periods are UNDERRATED(37:30) — Overrated or Underrated: Ankle weights (vs weighted vests)(41:11) — Overrated or Underrated: Training to failure for hypertrophy(42:59) — Overrated or Underrated: Listening to your gut/intuition (why HAES is officially DEAD)(49:57) — Overrated or Underrated: The Kansas City Chiefs(52:00) — Overrated or Underrated: Calf raises(53:40) — Overrated or Underrated: Zercher lifts (& extreme mobility)(01:00:31) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss why Jordan's anger levels are so high, why people are so ungrateful, could alcohol be good for you, why people ruin their progress, and more...We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat athttps://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/6MZPs3yRJYYTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — People are ungrateful & Jordan is LIVID(10:06) — Warm climates are the play(13:06) — Another week, more sleazy email tactics(14:53) — No one got rhabdo back in 2012(19:48) — Mike's goal for his 40th birthday(27:04) — Blasting steroids, shaving your head, & having Jewish friends(32:55) — The journey to parenthood: is anyone really ever "ready" to have kids?(38:54) — Hedonism, life (dis)satisfaction, & learning to appreciate the work(44:04) — How do people ruin their progress?(48:29) — Does alcohol have any redeeming qualities?(53:24) — Our current go-to breakfasts(55:39) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual:https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' athttps://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email atinfo@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate itif you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by:David Margittai |In Post MediaWebsite:https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail:david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss drama with Elon Musk, food regulations, shadowbanning, fitness trackers, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GcaTvTKrpuM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is DONE scrolling (09:07) — Social media addiction, dopamine deficits, & how to navigate social settings without screens (20:18) — Elon Musk, c*cked CEOs, & the misuse of labels (23:48) — The best book Jordan has read in a long time (28:13) — Zuckerberg vs Bezos, shadowbanning, & media censorship (32:57) — Food regulations, health controversies, & the irony of (some) food bans (39:21) — Bryan Johnson & his quest to live forever (43:32) — Do naps count when calculating sleep? (43:45) — Does lifting weight *actually* stunt growth? (44:37) — Genetics & health risks (45:10) — Fitness trackers & equipment we definitely remember to use all the time (definitely) (47:53) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss TRT, steroids, how to naturally increase testosterone, intuitive eating, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/it8F5rMuKQU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mindfulness meditation & mindless scrolling (06:16) — How many reps is the *perfect* amount? (08:40) — Parasocial relationships & anonymity on the internet (11:25) — Shoutout Daniel Yores (@danielyores) (13:03) — Moisturizer, ChapStick, & hydration (15:26) — Saunas, cold plunges, & locker room power moves (18:59) — The difficulty of intuitive eating in the modern world (28:19) — Shoutout Margo Maxwell (@maxwellfitness__) (28:57) — The difficulties of going from 1 kid to 2 (31:23) — Alcohol & workout performance (37:37) — Anavar, TRT, & the risks of steroids (45:50) — The impact of body fat on testosterone (56:27) — Rapid vs slow fat loss (59:50) — Mike's fear of donut shops (01:02:52) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the best at-home workout equipment, grip strength myths vs facts, difficult clients, public apologies, and a whole lot more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cfi8pWNwZlE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — NYC workouts, Gary's 50th, & the "Boxing Coach" Strategy (04:53) — Advice for starting as a personal trainer fresh out of school (17:36) — Why can't we read anymore? (28:29) — Why we don't offer installment plans for the Mentorship (31:19) — The pros & cons of resistance bands (42:13) — Bands vs TRX (48:30) — Is your grip strength *really* the issue? (59:18) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss anti-diet nonsense, New Year's resolutions, how alcohol affects immunity, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q03LESqCwxk TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's immunity streak is in jeopardy thanks to White Claws (04:23) — Sleep supplements & wild dreams (07:48) — Current events & social media consumption (10:52) — A new IG Growth Guide is coming to the Mentorship (14:29) — Mike would like to amend his rating of pumpkin seeds (16:20) — The benefits of camaraderie in sports, fitness, & group activities (26:57) — Email list shenanigans continued (31:35) — THE bar fight anthem (32:06) — The ONE thing your health (39:41) — Remember The Titans vs Miracle (41:49) — Anti-diet NONSENSE (45:50) — Sauna... blankets? (48:36) — Our greatest resolutions of all time (52:21) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how you are what you eat (seriously lol), bogus email marketing tactics, how to create lasting behavior change, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Gt2sIgFq28 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and great start to 2025! (03:00) — Why does Jordan have so much more fear than Mike? (05:37) — Holiday traditions & the rise of poker in the early 2000s (13:17) — Nutrition during the holidays & resolutions for the new year (16:53) — The evolution of online coaching & the future of online communication (25:46) — Jordan's foray into mindfulness meditation (30:25) — How to make LASTING change (35:01) — Email list shenanigans (DON'T do this) (39:17) — You are what you eat (50:20) — Building wealth as an online personal trainer (55:05) — Comedy, sensitivity, & social media dynamics (1:02:07) — Dealing with feedback/criticism online (1:10:40) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss TikTok getting banned (and what to do about it), the drone crisis, how to use AI for your online fitness business, wild speculations, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M The IG reel Mike mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBzkY3YMAEu WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqGbV9PM7ts TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's advice to anyone thinking about building a home (04:16) — Aliens... Or psyop? (10:10) — TikTok Ban: Why we think it's happening & what to do for your business (19:07) — The differences in content (& consumer behavior) across various platforms (25:23) — Navigating AI in the fitness space (& why it's probably not coming for your job) (37:30) — Will physical movement eventually be promoted more strongly for mental health? (43:15) — Our messages to humanity (45:02) — Being mentally jacked (45:58) — Can growth and comfort coexist? (49:22) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how we would build our online fitness business in 2025 if we were starting from scratch and didn't have much time. We also discuss intuitive eating, marijuana, hummus, sake, and a LOT more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQx_nILp2LE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan was recently under attack... (12:28) — How to build your business with other life responsibilities (i.e. not as a single young buck) (21:46) — Why intuitive eating is the HARDEST form of eating (26:48) — How to build a website/email list if you don't have any clients or testimonials yet (33:35) — Some more great uses for weighted vests (36:08) — Jordan still hates the barbell hip thrust (38:11) — Overrated vs Underrated (Part 1) (01:02:13) — Trying to make sense of food pronunciation across cultures (01:09:30) — Overrated vs Underrated (Part 2) (01:24:19) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how Gary Vaynerchuk is in real life, whether or not kids should have protein shakes, the best bodyweight exercises, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xHCmqLuACKg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Maybe we were wrong about seed oils... (01:51) — Jordan's adventures in potty training (his daughter, not himself) (04:24) — Christmas lights & Vacanti holiday traditions (11:21) — Jordan has made all kinds of side-split gains (12:18) — Celebrating holidays across cultures (15:08) — Gary Vee in real life (18:01) — Protein shakes for kids (22:42) — Creating content for children (27:12) — Our favorite bodyweight exercises (34:58) — If you love this podcast, please share it! (35:23) — Mike's current top book recommendation (36:12) — Grounding sheets?? (38:35) — Holiday travel nutrition, cake vs pie, & Mike's fading memory of time in New York (42:52) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the truth about seed oils (that no one wants to talk about), the pros & cons of steroids, how to use weighted vests, the drawbacks of meditation, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ixNUBFIlQ8c TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mentorship sale is OVER—welcome to all the new members! (00:45) — The thing about McDonald's French fries... (03:19) — The growing controversy surrounding seed oils (08:19) — The dangers of calling seed oils "poison" (11:02) — Where we think the anti-seed oil movement is headed (13:59) — Future legal implications of unsubstantiated dietary advice (19:59) — We're living in the BEST time in human history (26:17) — Rarely talked about drawbacks of meditation (& the balance between action and reflection) (36:00) — Drawbacks of very low protein intake (38:04) — Benefits of weighted vests (41:49) — Weighing the risks vs benefits of steroids (46:34) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss internal vs external cueing (and how to do it online), our goals for 2025, the greatest movies of all time, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xgM68EDyoQc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Mentorship sale is ending soon—don't miss out! (02:26) — Who the Mentorship is for (& who it isn't) (06:16) — Jordan's been getting a lot of unfollows lately (14:31) — Some early plans for 2025 (20:13) — How important is it to keep up with PT certifications? (26:23) — Internal vs external cueing (& how to best cue clients online) (35:27) — The best (& worst) ice cream flavors (39:15) — Our favorite movies (45:24) — Current anger levels (49:35) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how to help a client who can't even get started, how to build an online business without social media, the biggest unlock of the 21st century, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NlwLlBZU-xw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Week 2 of the sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—don't miss out! (link in the description!) (01:39) — How to help a client who can't even seem to get started (08:04) — The reality of building an online business when you hate social media (16:01) — Proprietary blends vs transparency in the supplement industry (19:53) — Jordan has been stepping up his ankle mobility game (22:40) — Chipotle has been slipping lately (27:06) — Capability training & the BIGGEST unlock of the 21st century (33:15) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss ZERO fitness or business and solely give our reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. We're sure the comments will be civil... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzUEEwl7fwA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Mentorship sale is LIVE (don't miss out, apply here or at the link above) (02:16) — Don't do cocaine (04:22) — Immediate post-election reaction & analysis (08:21) — Racism, economic & cultural issues, & voter behavior (19:05) — Rethinking political messaging (& the loss of individual identity) (24:04) — The need for meritocracy over quotas (27:17) — Please leave us a 5-star review wherever you're listening to this episode (28:23) — The value of having different perspectives & the ability to disagree civilly (32:51) — The dangers of covert discrimination (36:59) — The disgusting behavior of the media throughout the entire election process (40:23) — Don't miss the sale for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—live now! You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss exactly what we would do if we were just starting our careers as personal trainers today—how we'd study, how we'd use technology, and how we'd build our businesses. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JEsjzHC84sg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship coming SOON (02:52) — Laughing at Mike's "predicament" & why everybody loves Jordan (07:06) — Rogan, Trump, Bezos, & the need for media objectivity (14:03) — Why your "ideal" schedule may not always be realistic (19:46) — Gossip Girl & the worst season of Love is Blind ever (25:27) — Strategies Mike uses to NEVER get sick (37:08) — How WE would become personal trainers if we were starting from scratch TODAY (58:21) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the most overrated and underrated strategies for building a successful online fitness business, the best exercises to fix back pain, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QQ_XVgh3agA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's unusual neighborhood encounter (10:08) — The most overrated & underrated things to focus on for building a successful online fitness business (22:40) — How Mike & Jordan have fixed their snapped-up backs (43:16) — Where Jordan & Mike differ in their open-mindedness (47:30) — Too much comfort vs. Too much stress (53:02) — Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship (sign up for our email list to be notified as soon as it opens) You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how to start a fat loss phase when you are obese, how to overcome debilitating back pain, tips for starting your online fitness business, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BJTy-XFVnWg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Forced socialization & how being kind could (literally) save your life (06:54) — Jordan had a comment hidden by the President of the United States (10:58) — Political figures & the importance of action over words (16:41) — Keep an eye out for a Fitness Business Mentorship sale coming soon (around Thanksgiving) (20:22) — How to know when to eat the donut at work vs NOT eat the donut at work (28:05) — How to track oils used for cooking (30:10) — How Mike threw his back out (& how to overcome debilitating back pain) (43:42) — Jet fuel for starting your online fitness business (51:13) — The first step to starting a weight loss journey when you're obese (55:43) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how to build muscle in a calorie deficit, the right way for women to train, unconventional ways to grow your audience, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0lsHUQeUM2A TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's trip to New York & the impact of storytelling on delivering a message (06:32) — Mentorship sale coming VERY SOON (11:47) — How much social media consumption is appropriate? (16:43) — Strategies for retaining muscle while losing weight (26:44) — Ice cream food science has come a LONG way (30:42) — Jordan has some strong feelings about rice cakes (36:19) — Why it's REALLY good to know where Pizza Huts are located (39:29) — Does gender play a role in how to build muscle? (45:33) — Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? (51:53) — Unconventional ways to grow your audience (including why Jordan is considering a billboard) (01:02:01) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss running vs walking for cardio, tips if you get insanely sore from working out, how to stay motivated to workout and eat healthy when you want to give up, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DNlbfZfWQdI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Keep an eye out for a Black Friday Mentorship sale (02:13) — If you're looking for a new Spotify playlist to workout to... (03:33) — Recent changes Mike has made to his training (& why) (08:13) — Barbell vs dumbbell training preferences (14:39) — The importance of mobility work & warm-ups (19:14) — Your training will naturally change based on your current goals (24:17) — How we staying motivated to prioritize fitness & nutrition when we might want to give up (33:07) — Tips for avoiding excessive soreness (42:16) — Running vs walking for cardio (51:27) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss exposing fake natties, how much money you want/need to live a great life, would you want to know how you die, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rraAB_UDr3k TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Baths vs Hot Tubs (04:02) — Please leave a review & stick around for a fun surprise at the end of the episode (05:59) — Mike has a TRULY unpopular opinion (12:52) — Would you want to know your death date? (17:06) — Mike has found the G.O.A.T. popcorn (21:39) — How much money is enough? (32:24) — The addictiveness of Instagram (35:22) — Fake natties & lying on social media (50:14) — A whole new concept for the podcast (that Mike is very excited about) (52:39) — Coming up next week Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Mike's intimidating walk, reverse pyramid training, the social media algorithm, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M Westside Barbell Scout Reverse Hyperextension: https://www.roguefitness.com/westside-scout-hyper WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0dewbPDXnAQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The best vice (02:03) — Our initial thoughts on The Willpower Instinct (07:18) — The concept of "the 2 Yous" (10:03) — The impact of sleep (or lack thereof) on willpower (13:16) — Traumatic brain injury & it's effect on willpower (18:42) — Mike is sick of the supplement industry (27:46) — Supplements we currently take (32:21) — The benefits of limiting caffeine (36:01) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (42:25) — Mike's intimidating walk (or the generational decline of social interaction) (49:44) — Protein timing & the anabolic window (52:08) — Gary Vee's influence our social media strategies (55:51) — The viability of reverse pyramid training (57:05) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss another horrible "guru mastermind" horror story, squats and knee pain, overcoming burnout, our favorite ab exercises, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2hsu0YKFYfg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Bottled water prices & how excited Jordan is for football season (09:18) — Another guru mastermind horror story (11:23) — Diet updates, fudgsicles, & slow, sustainable fat loss (19:16) — The need for open-mindedness & respectful dialogue (23:50) — A funny story about squats & knee pain (30:07) — The best way to measure body fat (38:13) — How to see burn out as an opportunity & seize it (42:41) — Some of our favorite ab exercises (46:37) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the truth about exercise addiction, why Jordan can't meditate, our thoughts on heel elevated squats, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDtM8MP5wjI TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is coming in HEATED to today's podcast (10:52) — Developing the skill of shifting moods (17:18) — Why Jordan doesn't meditate (21:57) — Finding humor in dark situations (24:52) — The fascination with violence & death (31:12) — An interesting observation between sleep & productivity (33:13) — A highly underrated strategy for growing your business (37:02) — Testosterone reference ranges (are a little mind-boggling) (39:08) — Benefits & drawbacks to heel elevated squats (40:41) — Jordan's new reverse hyper (43:15) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the best glute-building exercises, what's better: Testosterone vs Ozempic? The best quad exercises, how to feel your chest, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QQ7Cvayw0CU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's new life with 2 kids instead of 1 (05:04) — Mike's family weekend (11:11) — South Park's take on Ozempic (23:56) — An extremely nuanced discussion about GLP-1 injections vs TRT (41:35) — Our FAVORITE resource for bodyweight strength training (43:59) — How to build strong glutes without squats or deadlifts (49:53) — The best quad-building exercises (1:00:17) — Tips to improve mind-muscle connection in your pecs (1:03:32) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Mike's angry apple picking trip, roided out influencers, how to speak to unhealthy family members, coffee before breakfast, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M Merjin - Why I Decided To Quit TRT & My Experience: https://youtu.be/9rH_aXpA9VI WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ebldZ05pZXg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's 2nd daughter & an unexpected history lesson (06:28) — Mike has given up on the bulk life (bringing back the aesthetic era) (12:23) — Meal prep services revisited (18:53) — Should you avoid coffee before breakfast? (25:40) — Steroids for optimal hormone health? (39:28) — Mike's angry apple picking (44:53) — How to have tough conversations with unhealthy family members (52:20) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how you can get clients to send you their technique videos, timed sets vs regular sets, recent guru nonsense, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2l6fcIlfopQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Everyone please welcome the 3x reigning annual golf trip champion to the show (04:51) — Flip phones & unethical operations (08:02) — How to NOT find new clients (14:45) — Analysis of a (garbage) sponsored post (22:13) — Timed intervals vs counting reps (32:19) — How to get technique videos from self-conscious clients (40:53) — Strategies for getting clients to actually send information you need/ask for (46:30) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss erectile dysfunction, sunscreen, how to get kids to eat vegetables, and we debate over who would win a 100m race. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dNgKdsS_J6g TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike might not make it through today's episode (02:15) — Why Jordan zags where everyone else zigs (& why it helps his content) (06:34) — Mistaken identities & reality TV (09:45) — Jordan's surprising discovery about property taxes (15:48) — Mike can't be bought (17:38) — Sun exposure, sunscreen, & the idea of a solar callus (24:44) — What Jordan has been learning from boxing training (35:25) — Who'd win in a 100m race? (38:12) — How to get kids to eat more vegetables (43:32) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's creative process for making great content, how to design a workout program to optimize results for the military push-up test, and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/207hG8fx4oY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Gary travel & Mike's secret tea collection (04:44) — The Syatt Fitness method of content creation (15:12) — Mentorship Hot Seats & why you should always be reviewing & improving your business (18:12) — Our thoughts on meal prep services (29:40) — Managing cravings later in the day (34:19) — How to max the military push-up test (45:17) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the most overhyped concept in the fitness industry right now: reverse dieting. We also talk about how to maintain 130lb weight loss, chin-ups, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HHwV7j7s59Q TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Stress levels, parenthood, & front splits (09:44) — More annoying "mastermind guru" ads (11:53) — Mike's annual golf tournament is rapidly approaching (17:02) — Food cravings & different approaches around handling temptation (23:27) — Shoutout Rachael Schwartz (25:13) — Our favorite (& least favorite) methods for improving pull-ups/chin-ups (31:38) — What reverse dieting ACTUALLY is (& who it's useful for) (42:54) — Avoiding re-gain after significant weight loss (50:43) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, recreational sports, GLP-1s, and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9DeHcpTgznY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The world we live in is absolutely insane (03:39) — The dangers (& lunacy) of comparing Trump to Hitler & the role of media in shaping public perception (09:05) — Conspiracy theories & the need for critical thought (22:13) — Thinking about what the next 4 months is going to bring (25:38) — Navigating media bias (& gaslighting) & the need for independent/citizen journalism (33:03) — Studying history to understand the present (37:33) — Please do us a favor and give us a 5-star review before we get canceled (38:05) — HOT TAKE: adult recreational sports are overrated (43:49) — The role of genetics on weight loss (54:20) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss GLP-1s, depression, creatine, protein adjustments, and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wSdckNwHMwA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — An update on our fear & anger levels (03:48) — Washcloths & shower routines (05:32) — Portion control, overeating, & Mike's journey through fitness (18:56) — Steps, sun, & mental health—why you *scientifically* feel better after going for a walk (28:00) — Property taxes & homeowner's insurance (are insane) (32:55) — Why you need to focus on the things that ACTUALLY matter in health & fitness (why Jordan is a fitness contrarian) (43:01) — Is weight loss hopeless without GLP-1 drugs? (47:43) — Do you need to adjust protein intake as you lose weight? (49:31) — How to "tone" specific areas of your body (51:02) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss more research around strength training and depression, the new meaning of "raw dogging," how to overcome a plateau, what to do if you lose your period from dieting, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M Effects of resistance exercise training on depressive symptoms among young adults: A randomized controlled trial - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016517812300272X?via%3Dihub WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pq_7yHtxMps TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike has something he'd like to say (01:58) — More research around strength training & its effects on depression (07:37) — A new meaning to "raw dogging" (13:02) — The value of classic movies & how media has changed over time (19:34) — Making people comfortable in conversation & the 7-38-55 rule of communication (+ one unusual way Jordan honed his communication skills) (30:51) — What to do if a client loses their period during fat loss (37:06) — Key differences between the Mentorship & other business coaching groups (42:04) — Why plateaus happen (& what a plateau ACTUALLY is) (48:04) — Does hitting your protein goal still matter on a holiday like the 4th of July? (55:11) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss our body fat percentage (see if you can guess what we are), the good girl/bad girl machine, severe lactose intolerance, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E5X2YGaMmY0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Podcasting from undisclosed locations & training with MMA fighters (07:00) — Severe lactose intolerance (10:00) — Why Mike feels so crappy right now (11:48) — An update on Mike's new golf strategy (12:25) — A deep dive into body fat: where we are, where we feel best, & why you probably don't want to be super lean all the time (24:54) — Mike is 2/3 through Oppenheimer... here's what he thinks so far (28:00) — Why you shouldn't only do compound movements (34:20) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss a whole lot of nonsense including sunscreen, lawn care, Mike's golf game, greasing the groove, and becoming a prepper. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ahLa6GDqa1E TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — An update on Jordan's mini-cut & Mike's current training (05:31) — Mentorship "Hot Seats" & the ability to make changes in your business (09:08) — Jordan woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning (13:39) — A shout-out to Gen Z (18:33) — An unfortunate email (but an important lesson) (21:14) — Mike's new golf plan (& why an Epicurean mindset may be better than boom-or-bust) (26:18) — Pro-sunscreen vs anti-sunscreen (29:46) — Jordan is a low-grade prepper (33:24) — Why being into fitness & being a prepper are more closely related than you may think (36:20) — What effects has decreased sun exposure over time had on our society & health? (39:14) — Mike, Jordan, & lawn care (42:37) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we talk about how Mike almost got in a fight with a group of Dagestani fighters at UFC 302. We also dive into EMFs, fat-loss strategies, child-rearing nutrition, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGfK7-Xj3EM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — What do we actually know about EMFs? (05:46) — Jordan's starting a mini-cut (12:33) — Mike almost got into a fight at UFC 302 (20:40) — Jordan wants to become a homesteader (27:52) — The 2 most underrated fruits (28:43) — PSA: These may not be the best choice if fat loss is your goal (34:23) — Food strategies when fat loss is the goal (43:16) — The wild differences in peoples' taste buds (46:30) — Child-rearing & kids' propensity for craving sweets (53:09) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss what a "good life" actually is, Mike's recent "aha" moment around Jordan's fear of death, weight lifting belts, Strongman competitors, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1a8btxvOvkg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Post-workout carbs, classic 90s-2000s comedies, & the nobility of Ned Stark (05:24) — Mortality & Mike's recent aha moment (10:04) — What does it mean to live a good life? How do life changes & increased responsibilities impact your views over time? (17:37) — Maybe not all story protagonists are people you should mimic... (21:46) — What purposes do lifting belts serve? When should you use or not use one? (28:42) — Stigmas surrounding Strongman & how the sport has changed over the years (31:45) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss an incredible new study that analyzes the effects of exercise (and also gave rats cocaine), how cortisol impacts body fat, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M The research study mentioned in the episode: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240520122802.htm# WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HgWkwy4h8Kc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan has learned a lot about dogs since getting Curtis (03:35) — Cocaine rats & exercise's impact on neuron growth & re-wiring of the brain (10:29) — Leaning into pain vs leaning into pleasure (17:06) — Can you still say "good girl" & "bad girl" machine? (18:04) — Is cortisol making you fat? (26:00) — Make sure you're following us on IG @personaltrainerpodcast (27:57) — How ridiculous are self-employment taxes? (31:10) — Should you correct others in the gym if they're doing something incorrectly? (37:03) — Why Mike won't ever do a bodybuilding show (39:30) — The difference between training for aesthetics vs peak performance (46:40) — Morning walks & melatonin memes (49:47) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss Big Al's famous workout question, the crazy basketball with Gary Vee story, our ideal superpowers, and more... (it's a doozy). We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIR0-jmvuIg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Pomegranate juice, Mike's ab workout, & spot fat reduction (07:59) — ChatGPT 4.0 (& the impending doom of Mike's only fear) (14:02) — Door-to-door sales shouldn't exist (23:56) — What is the most unhealthy relationship with exercise? (27:48) — Mike's big home gym plans (32:34) — How to train with a spouse/partner with different levels of fitness (35:59) — Our ideal superpowers (41:47) — Thoughts on pickleball (43:03) — Pick-up basketball, Gary Vee, & how much Mike hates losing (49:20) — Renting vs buying: when does each make the most sense? (01:01:59) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt