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This week: Another episode that covers a two-week period while April is on vacation, so we're covering a lot of ground. The Sun converges with the recent basket configuration and trines Neptune, sextiles Uranus, conjuncts Jupiter (and trines Saturn); Venus swing-dances with Mars; the Aquarius Full Moon pits the Moon and Pluto against the Sun and Jupiter; Venus enters Libra, a sign that loves how things work; and Mercury enters creative Leo! And a listener question about types of astrology. Plus: the Sun's exclamation mark, a frosty peak, a daunting descent, and fame that is fleeting. It is a lot, so buckle up for the ride! The annual Podathon is coming Labor Day week, with guests and prizes! Mark Sep. 7 on your calendar! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:23] The Sun trines Neptune (July 27, 12:36 am PDT) at 4°18' Leo-Aries and sextiles Uranus on the same day (2:36 pm PDT) at 4°52' Leo-Gemini. The Sun is on the Sabian symbol 5 Leo, Rock formations at the edge of a precipice. Neptune is at 5 Aries, A triangle with wings, and Uranus is at 5 Gemini, A radical magazine. Embrace Leo's confident energy; break routine and lift off. [4:15] Venus squares Mars (July 29, 12:10 am PDT) at 21°14' Virgo-Gemini. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 22 Virgo, A royal coat of arms, and Mars is at 22 Gemini, A barn dance. [6:06] Moon Report! The Sun conjuncts Jupiter (July 29, 5:18 am PDT) at 06°24' Leo, then a couple of hours later the Aquarius Full Moon (7:36 am PDT) is at 06°30' Aquarius-Leo. This Full Moon looks back not only at the recent Cancer New Moon (July 14, 2026, at 21°59' Cancer), but back to the New Moon in Aquarius (Feb. 17, 2026), which was a solar eclipse. Reflect on what looks different now than it did in February. [9:42] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that started on Jan. 29, 2025 at 9°51' Aquarius on Sabian symbol 10 Aquarius, A popularity that proves ephemeral. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC was on Oct. 29, 2025 at 6°30' Aquarius. The Last Quarter phase (final action point) is on Apr. 28, 2027. [11:07] Venus enters Libra (Aug. 6, 12:13 pm PDT, through Sep. 10). Take a closer look at the people that you've chosen to teach you within the realm of important relationships. [13:42] Moon Report #2! The Taurus Last Quarter Moon (Aug. 5, 7:21 pm PDT) at 13°40' Taurus-Leo. This is the final action point for the New Moon in Cancer from July 14, 2026. Show support in tangible, practical ways. [16:10] The Sun trine Saturn (Aug. 6, 7:44 pm PDT) at 14°38' Leo and Aries. The Sabian symbol for the Sun is 15 Leo, A pageant; Saturn is on 15 Aries, An Indian weaving a basket. Put your skills and talents to work and make something. [18:17] Mercury enters Leo (Aug. 9, 9:28 am PDT, until Aug. 25). Mercury in Leo invites us to lead by example: share your story gracefully, and create space for others to do the same. [21:31] Listener Sousa asks about the different types of astrology. Check out April's book, The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology. The upcoming Big Sky Astrology Podathon (Labor Day week) will feature interviews with specialized astrologers as well! [26:57] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:26] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. We're publishing on a reduced schedule this month, so join us again on Monday, Aug. 10 for a new episode!  

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Three different ads. Three different certifications. All calling themselves the “gold standard.” That's where we start, because if everyone can claim the top spot, the phrase stops being a standard and turns into a slogan. We break down what most entry-level personal training certifications actually require, and why “read a book, pass a multiple choice test” is a shaky foundation for coaching real humans safely.We get specific about what the job demands in the real world: movement assessment, exercise selection by pattern, smart loading, regressions and progressions, and the people skills that drive retention. We also talk about scope of practice, including when a trainer should refer out and why having a trusted physical therapist or registered dietitian in your corner matters. Feeling “ready” is not the same as being ready, and we dig into why confidence surveys and quick-cert timelines can create a false sense of competence.Then we widen the lens to accountability. We talk about the incentives in the certification business, how specialization bundles and marketing dollars shape what gets taught, and why gyms share blame when they skip true onboarding and mentorship. Finally, we lay out what we believe a real gold standard looks like: hands-on education, consistent feedback, updated exercise science, and the fundamentals of anatomy and programming that let trainers coach any body, not just their own.If you care about the future of personal training, hit subscribe, share this with a trainer who needs to hear it, and leave a rating and review so more coaches find the higher standard.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A sudden shoulder pop during a heavy lift can mess with your head fast. We sit down with Dr. Coleman to map out what a smart, trainer-friendly response actually looks like when you or your client has acute shoulder pain and still wants to train safely.We talk about where a coach's scope begins and ends, why “never train anyone with pain” is unrealistic in the real world, and how to separate DOMS from true tissue irritation. Dr. Coleman shares a simple decision-making framework built around time and trend lines: how symptoms should change from day 0 to day 7, what it means when progress stalls at 10 to 14 days, and why a three-week plateau is often your referral point. We also dig into practical red flags, and why the shoulder can feel more ambiguous than a clearly swollen ankle or Achilles.On the training side, we get specific about movement selection. You'll hear how to use “target tissue” to decide whether an exercise is helping or just poking the bruise, when isometrics can be a better move than more reps, and which pressing positions tend to flare anterior shoulder or biceps tendon irritation. We also tackle the stretching debate, breaking down mobilize versus stabilize so you can make better calls instead of following trends.If you coach strength training, CrossFit, or general fitness, this is a clear, usable playbook. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the shoulder issue you want us to cover next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!The hardest part of becoming a great personal trainer usually isn't programming, it's walking up to strangers and starting the awkward conversation anyway. Tyson Robertson sits down with Sean Hyson, a newly minted Show Up Fitness Level One trainer who just started coaching at Lifetime Fitness in Austin, Texas, to talk through what the first two months really look like inside a premium big-box gym.We get specific about client acquisition and building a book of business: how the concierge desk and intro sessions help, why you still have to work the floor, and how to keep your approach natural instead of pushy. Sean shares what's working best for him right now, including free workshops like joint-friendly strength training and shoulder pain fixes that attract the people most ready to invest. We also talk honestly about who tends to buy training, why “the bros” often resist coaching, and how follow-up creates the multiple touchpoints most members need before they commit.Then we zoom out to the bigger picture: bridge pay, the early financial squeeze, and why sales confidence matters when training packages can run well over $1,000 a month. Sean explains how his background as a longtime fitness writer and editor shaped his coaching, and why AI and the collapse of magazine media pushed him toward a more human, client-facing career. If you're a new CPT trying to succeed at Lifetime, Equinox, or any commercial gym, you'll walk away with practical tactics, real expectations, and a clear reminder that results come from trust, consistency, and smart progressive training.Subscribe for more coach-to-coach conversations, share this with a trainer who's in the trenches, and leave a five-star review if it helps you keep showing up.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Most personal trainer certifications teach you what to memorize. We care about what you can coach. We lay out how Show Up Fitness is structured in July 2026, from Level 1 foundations to Level 2 specializations, plus the Freedom Pass built around mentorship and lifetime access. If you're tired of guessing whether you're “ready” to train real people, this breakdown gives you a clear roadmap with live calls, direct feedback, and standards that actually mean something. We walk through the weekly live call schedule and what each coach brings to the table: exercise variations, programming, anatomy, mentorship, and deeper dives with nutrition coaches and physical therapists. You'll hear how we avoid overwhelming new trainers while still giving ambitious coaches a fast path to level up, earn CEUs, and stack specializations that improve your resume and your real-world coaching skill. We also get specific about testing and expectations. For the CPT, we talk anatomy requirements, movement patterns, and how we evaluate programming and movement competency through Zoom and video submissions. On the advanced side, we cover the nutrition certification with registered dietitian support, motivational interviewing, and the Vitality partnership that can include 80 to 100 biomarkers. For soft tissue and pain-focused coaching, we explain the value of hands on seminars and an internship under a physical therapist so you build confidence through practice, not hype. If you want a career path that rewards curiosity and competence, share this with a trainer who's stuck, and subscribe so you don't miss what we're building. Leave a review, send it to a friend, and keep showing up.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A single “cheat meal” can quietly erase a full week of progress and it usually happens in plain sight. We start with a deceptively simple question: how many calories are really in a burger with bacon and sauce, a loaded baked potato, and a big beer? Then we unpack why traditional food logs often fail, why photo tracking changes everything, and how coaches can spot the difference between honest effort and inaccurate reporting without turning nutrition into a guilt trip.From there, we react to a viral influencer claim that you should not give weight loss advice unless you've been over 200 pounds and lost it yourself, plus the idea that fat loss is “99% mental.” We challenge the gatekeeping, separate lived experience from true expertise, and explain why evidence-based coaching still has to respect the first law of thermodynamics. Mindset matters because it drives adherence, but it cannot outrun energy balance, especially when plans are unsustainable, protein is too low, sleep is wrecked, hunger is high, and the environment is stacked against consistency.We also get practical about what responsible nutrition coaching looks like: understanding scope of practice, building a referral team (registered dietitian, psychologist, physical therapist), and knowing when a client's situation requires more than macros and motivation. If you care about fat loss coaching, personal trainer development, nutrition education, and cutting through social media noise with real strategy, this one will sharpen your lens fast. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the biggest nutrition myth you want us to tackle next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

We're publishing on a reduced schedule this month, and this episode needs to cover a lot of territory. Two weeks' worth, in fact, including the Cancer New Moon, the much-ballyhooed cradle configuration, rare aspects like Neptune's exact sextile to Pluto, Uranus's sextile to Neptune and trine to Pluto, the Lunar Nodes entering Aquarius and Leo, and, believe it or not, much more! So, hold on for a super-sized episode and a lot of aspects. Plus: Awaiting a sailboat, the backbone of the cradle, and the great commonality! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:27] Moon Report! The Cancer New Moon (July 14, 2:43 am PDT) at 21°59' Cancer. This New Moon is on the Sabian symbol 22 Cancer, A woman awaiting a sailboat. This New Moon brings hard work and nostalgia, as the Sun and Moon square Saturn while conjunct retrograde Mercury in Cancer. [3:56] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the New Moon in an LPFC that will unfold and extend this New Moon's messages over the coming three years. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC occurs on Apr. 13, 2027 (23°47' Cancer), the Full Moon (awareness point) will be on Jan. 11, 2028 (21°27' Cancer), and the Last Quarter Moon (final action point) is on Oct. 11, 2028 (18°41' Cancer). [5:25] A rare cradle configuration (July 15-24) involves the outer planets at 4° of their signs: Jupiter at 4 Leo, Uranus at 4 Gemini, Neptune at 4 Aries, and Pluto at 4 Aquarius. Address weaknesses and move toward purpose. Look for peak events that signal major societal shifts, grassroots movements, technological advancements, and the questioning of the establishment. [8:21] Uranus sextiles Neptune (July 15, 1:36 pm PDT) at 4°23' Gemini/Aries. It's the third of five that will form between Aug. 2025 and June 2027, and could bring new ways for us to share information, creativity and to connect. [10:55] Uranus trines Pluto (July 17, 9:43 pm PDT) at 4°29' Gemini/Aquarius, seeking to disrupt the status quo (Uranus) and consolidate power (Pluto). This is the first of five Uranus-Pluto trines that will form between Nov. 2026 and May 2028. [14:01] On July 20, Jupiter trines Neptune (12:23 am PDT, at 4°22' Leo/Aries) and opposes Pluto (7:44 am PDT, at 4°26' Leo/Aquarius). This week, ensure your hopes for how things should be don't distort your perception of reality. Don't let optimism and a desire for fun or creativity carry you away. [18:18] Jupiter sextile Uranus (July 21, 4:10 am PDT) at 4°37' Gemini and Leo. This aspect's disruptions can drive positive change, but its energy must be intentionally chosen and applied. [19:12] The Sun enters Leo (July 22, 12:13 pm PDT). This is the time of year to play, whatever that looks like to you. [20:51] The Sun opposes Pluto (July 26, 11:54 pm PDT) at 04°17' Leo/Aquarius. People or situations may disrupt your joy, abruptly reminding you that life is short. Expect to feel the effects of this transit from July 22-July 29, 2026. [21:51] Mercury stations direct (July 23, 3:58 pm PDT) at 16°18' Cancer. It turned retrograde on June 29, 2026. Mercury's retrogrades are times to relax, regroup and reflect. [23:08] Neptune sextile Pluto (July 24, 10:26 pm PDT) at 4°20' Aries/Aquarius. This is the first exact Neptune/Pluto sextile since May-June 1986. For nearly eight decades, the Neptune-Pluto sextile has appeared in most birth charts. It was exact multiple times between 1950–1956 and 1976–1986, and this week's exact alignment begins a final series running through February 2032. What is the commonality? [27:27] Saturn turns retrograde (July 26, 12:56 pm PDT) at 14°44' Aries, and it will turn direct on Dec. 10, 2026. Initiating new endeavors may go more smoothly if you can make a big push toward that project after Dec. 10. [29:50] The Lunar Nodes enter Aquarius and Leo (July 26, 5:46 pm PDT). The Nodes have been in Pisces/Virgo since Jan. 11, 2025, and they will be in Aquarius/Leo through Mar. 26, 2028. Check out Ep. 342 to learn about the difference between the Mean and True Nodes. The next 18 months are a prime time to channel your creative and managerial skills into helping an organization. [35:00] No Listener Question this week, but please keep them coming in for future episodes! [35:35] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [36:14] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. We're on a reduced schedule this July, so join us again on Monday, July 27!

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!IF you want to make 10k+ per month, you need hands on learning. Here is Mr. Aaron from Life Time in Atlanta. He went from barely making $600/ month at LA Fitness to clearing 15k. You can turn your passion for fitness into a career if you get the right certifications and mentorship.A lot of trainers don't fail because they “aren't passionate enough.” They fail because nobody teaches them how to sell ethically, coach like a pro, and build a career that survives the brutal turnover of big-box gyms. Aaron joins us from Atlanta to share what it really looked like starting out in commercial gyms, where 30-minute sessions, low rates, and constant churn can make personal training feel like a dead end fast. We walk through Aaron's path from training friends and family to LA Fitness and Crunch, then into a semi-private studio, and finally to Lifetime, where the expectations and the opportunities are on a different level. Aaron breaks down the mindset shift required to stop feeling weird about price, how he learned to present higher-ticket training with confidence, and why clients at premium gyms can spot the difference between “counting reps” and true coaching. We also dig into the practical details: how he's charging $125 per session, what it took to level up his professionalism, and why “clients can't afford it” is often just scarcity thinking. One of the biggest takeaways is how to create demand by delivering a real experience. Aaron explains how a hands-on seminar helped him improve assessments, interaction, and session flow, leading to $1,500 in new business right away. We also cover smart growth levers inside a gym like Lifetime: referrals, front-desk relationships, workshops for common pain points, and even point-of-sale strategies that let you win business without discounting yourself into the ground. If you're a new trainer or an experienced coach who wants better income, better retention, and a clearer path forward, this one is packed with real-world personal trainer advice, sales strategies, and career lessons you can apply today. Subscribe, share this with a trainer who needs it, and leave a review. What's the hardest part for you right now: getting leads, closing, or charging what you're worth?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!How to program workouts for beginners GIRL. Become a successful personal trainer w/ SUF CPTA certification can tell you what a muscle does, but it will not tell you what to do when a paying client shows up with a cranky shoulder, high stress, and big goals. We start with a real text from a trainer moving from group classes to one-on-one coaching, then we get concrete about the practical side: assessments, exercise selection, programming, and the on-the-floor decisions that separate average trainers from great coaches. We break down an actual week of training for a 62-year-old executive who wants to lose weight, get stronger, and move better. You'll hear how we organize lower body and upper body emphasis, why a safety bar squat can be the smarter choice, and how circuits can flow from jumps to squats to core without turning into random “stuff.” We also talk about using eccentrics, chin-up progressions, and simple but effective variations that keep the plan individualized. Then we zoom out to the bigger coaching picture: METCON programming, daily undulating periodization, and why training power matters for aging, including dynopenia and sarcopenia. We also share how we use balance and proprioception games, plus what it means to treat personal training like a service industry with real client care. Finally, we explain why qualified trainers collaborate with physical therapists, doctors, and RDs and how referrals protect your client and your reputation. If you want more practical coaching breakdowns like this, subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a quick review so more coaches can find it.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!How to program workouts for beginners, if you're a struggling personal trainer, SUF-CPT is the certification that will help you become qualified.Most trainers don't struggle with effort, they struggle with structure. A listener asks a deceptively simple programming question: if you bench press on Monday, should you bench again later in the week or swap it out to “keep it fresh”? We break down why constant reinvention often kills progress, and how a smart plan makes clients feel challenged, confident, and motivated because the numbers actually move.We walk through a clear three-day, full-body routine that still emphasizes upper body development using the CCA approach. You'll hear how we pair push, pull, and press patterns, where to place legs so you don't turn strength training into an unintended cardio session, and how to use accessories for variety without compromising force production on the main lifts. We also cover practical exercise progressions, like turning pull-ups into loaded chin-ups, switching from bilateral to single-arm dumbbell pressing, and adjusting rep targets based on training age.Then we zoom out into the coaching side: why straight sets can waste time, how to think about metabolic conditioning and METCON placement, and how to manage volume, frequency, and intensity with simple periodization so months two through four are easier, not harder. If you coach clients who want a bigger chest, stronger upper body, and consistent results, this gives you a template you can apply immediately.Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a rating and review so we can keep raising the standard for personal trainer programming.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Email info@showupfitness.com for the sale of the century w/ SUF FREEDOM sale. All certs, 1 seminar and life time access to the SUF platform to become ELITE.Four-week certifications and “just learn on the job” sound convenient until you watch trainer after trainer burn out, undercharge, and disappear. We are celebrating the weekend by calling out the uncomfortable reality in the fitness industry: personal training is treated like a shortcut profession, even though clients trust us with pain, movement, and life-changing goals. If you want to become a successful personal trainer in 2026, you need more than a textbook and a logo in your Instagram bio. We break down why the quit rate stays so high, what managers and top trainers report from inside big gyms, and how the system fails new coaches by starving them of hands-on continuing education and real mentorship. We also get specific about what competence looks like: anatomy you can actually explain, programming built on principles, and a process for screening, modifying, and referring out when a client shows up with shoulder, knee, or low back issues. Safety is not a buzzword, it is the foundation of confidence. Then we connect the technical side to the business side: why trainers get stuck at $25 to $50 an hour, how a lack of skill shows up as fear of sales, and how to build a clear offer, follow-up pipeline, and professional demeanor that makes clients want to commit. We also talk about leveling up with support from experienced coaches, physical therapists, and registered dietitians, plus adding additional revenue streams like nutrition coaching and deeper health education so your career has staying power. If you are tired of guessing and ready to build real expertise, listen now, share this with a trainer who needs it, and subscribe so you do not miss what we publish next. If you got value, leave a review and tell us: what is the biggest thing holding trainers back where you live?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Dan Garner - Vitality Blueprint co-founder review on swearing FB post July 3rd 2026.One word can change your output, and the data is wild. We're talking about swearing and physical performance, sparked by a 2024 mini review in Frontiers in Psychology that pulls together controlled studies on what happens when you repeat a swear word during a max-effort attempt versus a neutral word. Same task, same setup, different word, and the “explicit” option starts to look like a legitimate training variable.We walk through the headline results and why they matter for real-world coaching: wall sits held longer, more push-ups to failure, longer planks, stronger grip strength, and even a bump in Wingate test peak and average power. We also zoom out for perspective on how big those percentage changes are compared to typical training gains, and why replication makes this more than a one-off gimmick.Then we get practical and a little uncomfortable in the best way: why the mechanism is still unclear, why you shouldn't assume it transfers to long endurance efforts, and how to apply it ethically as a coach. We talk mirroring clients, setting expectations, respecting your environment in busy gyms, and the fine line between “authentic” and “unprofessional,” especially when one offended person can cost you a review, a referral, or a room full of trust.If you like evidence-based training with real-life coaching judgment, hit subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a quick rating and review.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!IGs to follow: heather gregory realtor, conniebegonnie, dr. ashley dwyer, amanda.thebe, mike doehla, jebShe spent decades avoiding gyms, then a single question lit the fuse: which burns more calories, cardio or weight training? Heather's answer, plus the surprising reaction she saw online, pushed her from curious to committed and straight into a personal trainer certification. What follows is a real-world look at how a midlife career change can work when you stop chasing hacks and start building skills.We talk about hiring an online coach across the country, why logging food is uncomfortable but powerful, and how “eat more” can be the missing step for body recomposition when you've been stuck in the fat-free mindset for years. Heather breaks down what it's like to learn macros from scratch, train with purpose instead of punishment cardio, and finally feel in control of results. If you're searching for practical guidance on online coaching, macro tracking, strength training for women, or how to become a personal trainer later in life, this conversation connects the dots.We also get into the bigger problem: fitness misinformation. From influencer hormone drama to supplement noise, we share how conferences, mentorship, and a strong coaching community sharpen your critical thinking so you can help clients with integrity. Heather lays out her next steps, including nutrition coaching, training out of a home gym, and starting with friends through word of mouth.Subscribe for more honest coaching conversations, share this with a friend who's thinking about a career pivot, and leave a review with the biggest fitness myth you want us to tackle next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Become a nutrition coach w/ Show Up Fitness Nutrition Coaching Certification learning how to interpret blood panels w/ the Vitality Blueprint partnership while networking with RD'sA 40% testosterone increase in your 40s sounds like hype until you see the labs, the timeline, and the unsexy habits that actually move the needle. We walk through my blood work and why a “normal” total testosterone range can still leave you performing below your potential, especially when sleep, stress, body fat, and micronutrients are quietly dragging you down.We also talk about our partnership with Vitality Blueprint and what changes when you stop relying on the standard 10 to 20 lab markers and start looking at 80+ markers with clear recommendations and scientific references. That bigger picture helps you avoid the common trap of getting sold on TRT as the first option. TRT can be the right call for some people, but we make a strong case for optimizing naturally first, using a structured test, plan, retest approach and working alongside medical professionals when needed.You'll hear practical strategies for testosterone optimization and longevity: lifting weights without fearing cardio, eating enough protein and healthy fats, improving vitamin D, managing cortisol, reducing alcohol, avoiding estrogen-like chemicals where possible, and building a sleep routine that actually works, including getting your phone out of the bedroom. If you're a coach, we also get into how blood work and better systems can level up your service while keeping you in your lane.Subscribe, share this with a friend who's “fine” but tired, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: what's the one habit you're changing first?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

This week, Mercury begins its latest retrograde period, followed by a hard-working Full Moon in Capricorn. A few hours later, Jupiter enters sensational Leo. And over a few busy days, Mars in Gemini makes a conjunction with unpredictable Uranus, a friendly sextile to Neptune, and a trine to powerful Pluto. Plus: A family story; where you're stale; and there's Leo, and then there's Leo. Heads up: We're publishing on a lighter schedule in July with two episodes, on July 13 and 27. So enjoy a little July break and join us on the 13th! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:59] Mercury stations retrograde (Jun. 29, 10:36 am PDT, until July 23) at 26°15' Cancer, on Sabian symbol 27 Cancer, A storm in a canyon. It's a time for reflection, especially about family, heritage, and community matters. Keep your schedule light and flexible. [5:44] Moon Report! The Capricorn Full Moon (Jun. 29, 4:56 pm PDT) at 8°14' Capricorn, on Sabian symbol 9 Capricorn, An angel carrying a harp. This Full Moon is also square Saturn, for a double dose of responsibility, maturity, and seriousness. [8:21] This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with a New Moon on Dec. 30, 2024, at 9°43' Capricorn. The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC was on Sep. 29, 2025, at 7°05' Capricorn. The Last Quarter (final action point) comes on Mar. 29, 2027, at 9°06' Capricorn. [12:21] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Capricorn opposes Mercury in Cancer (July 1, 4:51 am PDT). It's VOC for 7 hours, 42 minutes, then enters Aquarius (12:33 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to establish a routine or a habit of talking about what you're feeling without being overwhelmed by your emotions. [14:23] The Moon in Aquarius opposes Venus in Leo (July 3, 10:27 am PDT). It's VOC for 13 hours, 3 minutes, then enters Pisces (11:30 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to build stronger, mutual connections with others by practicing the art of give-and-take. [15:22] The Moon in Pisces trines Mercury in Cancer (July 5, 10:21 pm PDT). It's VOC for 9 hours, 46 minutes, then enters Aries (July 6, 8:07 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of releasing strong emotions through artistic means and bringing joy and inspiration to others. [16:38] Jupiter enters Leo (Jun. 29, 10:52 pm PDT), and it will be in this joyous sign until July 25, 2027. Jupiter was last in Leo between July 16, 2014- August. 11, 2015. When Jupiter is in Leo, there is a strong desire for more attention, self-expression, and fun. The Moon's South Node will also enter Leo on July 26, 2026, for about an 18-month stay. So, shine, but without making the spotlight the entire point. [19:53] Mars conjoins Uranus (Jul. 3, 11:08 pm PDT) at 3°52' Gemini. Look to the Gemini house of your natal chart to see where you are stale and where you need to shake things up. [22:43] Mars sextile Neptune (Jul. 4, 5:44 pm PDT) at 4°24' Gemini and Aries. Mars is on the Sabian symbol 5 Gemini, A radical magazine. Embrace artistic projects. Take a small action to improve somebody's life. Happy Fourth of July! [25:37] Mars trines Pluto (Jul. 5, 6:06 am PDT) at 4°46' Gemini and Aquarius. Pluto's on the Sabian symbol 5 Aquarius, A council of ancestors. Let challenges inspire empowerment. [28:09] No Listener Question this week, but please keep them coming in for future episodes! [28:18] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [28:50] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!$120,000 as a personal trainer is not a mystery, it is math plus strategy. We start with the clean target of $10K per month and work backward into what your week actually needs to look like, including the part most people ignore: clients say they will train three times a week, then life happens. Missed sessions, weak cancellation policies, travel, sickness, and burnout turn “perfect plans” into messy income fast, especially at $50 per session.We walk through the real numbers at $50, $75, and $100 per session, and how each tier changes the size of your client roster and the stress level of your calendar. We also get blunt about the thought experiment that should shape your whole business: why work more when you can work less and get paid more? If you want a sustainable personal training career, your pricing has to match your skill, your market, and the results you deliver.Then we go beyond sessions into personal trainer revenue streams, especially nutrition coaching done the right way. We talk about separating training from nutrition, earning the “green light” after a month of consistency, building accountability with food logging, and even partnering with a registered dietitian for monthly calls and deeper client support. We close with a simple 60/30/10 model for training, nutrition, and supplements, plus ideas for email lists, content, and online coaching so your income is not tied to one gym or one crisis. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the rate you want to charge next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!The fastest way to fail the NASM CPT is to study like you're trying to become a walking textbook. We take the opposite approach: pass the exam quickly, then put your energy into the hands-on coaching skills, people skills, and business confidence that actually keep trainers in the industry.We walk through the NASM OPT model in a way that makes test questions feel predictable. You'll hear how NASM frames periodization across stabilization, strength, and power, and exactly which acute variables you should memorize to win easy points: reps, sets, intensity, tempo, and rest intervals. We also cover muscle actions, why plyometrics bring up the amortization phase, and how ATP recovery shows up in rest-period questions. The goal is simple: recognize the pattern, pick the answer, move on.Then we connect the certification to the career: why hands-on seminars beat endless reading, how to think about getting hired at top gyms, and why a diversified resume can be the difference between getting an interview and getting ignored. We also talk about building a support team, delivering better assessments, and charging like a professional when you can truly help people.If you're studying for the NASM CPT exam or you're rebuilding momentum after stalling out, this one will help. Subscribe for more practical coaching, share this with a friend who's stuck in the book, and leave a review so more future trainers can find the shortcut that actually works.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Want to become a successful personal trainer? SUF CPT, SUF STM, SUF NC will help trainers build the streams of revenue, confidence and teams to become successful making over $100,000/ year.Random circuits look creative, but they usually produce one thing fast: tired clients who are not getting stronger. We break down a clean, repeatable way to design small group training programs using movement patterns and a simple circuit template (CCA) that you can run in almost any environment, from a fully equipped gym like Lifetime or Equinox to a smaller studio with limited stations. If you coach personal training and want better flow, better progressions, and fewer “what do I do next?” moments, this is your playbook.We talk through how to build full body strength sessions even when clients think they only want glutes, abs, or arms. The secret is pairing core lifts with accessories that do not steal force production from the main pattern. You will hear practical examples for groups of three where everyone shares the same squat, pull, and plank patterns, plus ways to swap variations when you do not have enough racks or pull-up bars. We also cover rotating stations, where the coaching focus goes, and how to keep accessories engaging without turning the workout into a circus.Then we get honest about a common mistake in small group fitness classes: mixing heavy lifting with early cardio. When conditioning comes first, strength output drops, loads drop, and results slow down. We explain how to place jumps and power work for fast twitch recruitment, when to save cardio for a game or a finisher, and how to make five-person circuits work without compromising performance. Finally, we zoom out to programming systems like progressive overload, simple testing on day one and day 30, and monthly templates that help clients chase PRs and stay bought in.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a trainer friend, and leave a review with your biggest small group training challenge so we can tackle it next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

This week, Venus' trine to Saturn offers structure and longevity to our romance and creativity. The Sun's square to Neptune brings perspective about mentors, leaders, and sense of self. Competition and moving toward goals are highlighted by Mars and Jupiter in a sextile aspect. Communication and transportation can take an assertive or possibly aggressive tone as Mars enters Gemini. And a listener question about transits that are highly touted but end up being a disappointment. Plus: Running on empty, awaiting opportunity for expression, and annoyance is not a crisis!  Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:35] Moon Report! No major lunation this week. Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods: The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (June 23, 9:11 pm PDT). It's VOC for 2 hours, 32 minutes, and then enters Scorpio (11:43 pm PDT). During this VOC Moon, remind yourself that annoyance is not a crisis! [3:14] The Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter (June 26, 10:10 am PDT). It's VOC for 1 hour, 31 minutes, and then enters Sagittarius (11:41 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to establish a routine of cleansing intense feelings through movement and enjoying beautiful scenery. [4:46] The Moon in Sagittarius trines Venus in Leo (June 27, 10:04 pm PDT), then it's VOC for 26 hours, 14 minutes, before it enters Capricorn (June 29, 12:18 am PDT). Use this exciting VOC Moon period to socialize, date, and attend live entertainment. [5:59] Venus trines Saturn (June 25, 5:02 am PDT) at 13°55' Leo and Aries. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 14 Leo, The human soul awaiting opportunity for expression. If you have had a creative project on the back burner and you're ready to bring it to life, this is a good transit for that. [8:07] The Sun squares Neptune (June 25, 3:38 pm PDT) at 4°22' Cancer and Aries. Make time for relaxation. Indulge in the arts. Safeguard your health. [10:33] Mars sextiles Jupiter (June 27, 9:50 pm PDT) at 29°33' Taurus and Cancer. When planets are on the anaretic degrees of a sign, things can feel volatile, erratic, or unpredictable. Assert yourself, but don't lose sight of good sportsmanship and generosity. Get some physical activity, just be mindful of your limits. [13:04] Mars enters Gemini (June 28, 12:29 pm PDT until Aug. 11), and it will immediately begin to make its conjunction to Uranus. Beware of arguments and road rage. Excellent transit for wordsmiths. To see how Mars in Gemini has affected you in the past, look back at July 20-Sep. 4, 2024, focusing on the house Gemini occupies in your chart. [17:04] Listener Vicki asks about disappointing transits. [24:30] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:05] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

Venus, the goddess of love and money, is having a busy week. Her sextile aspect to Uranus offers an opportunity for radical change, and her trine to idealistic Neptune lends a pair of rose-colored glasses, at least until she opposes Pluto for a short but potent trip to the underworld. Embrace the Cancer Solstice, a moment to stop and contemplate where you're at and what lies ahead. A Libra First Quarter Moon initiates action in relationships, money, and getting life in balance. And a listener question about a jangly natal Sun and its impact on the annual Solar Return. Plus: A haircut, charm school, and feng shui! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:41] Venus sextiles Uranus (Jun. 15, 3:53 pm PDT) at 2°54' Leo and Gemini. Venus' Sabian symbol is 3 Leo, A woman having her hair bobbed. New ideas may suddenly appear that are related to money, values, or relationships. The more equal two people are, the more united they can ultimately be. [4:13] Venus trines Neptune (Jun. 16, 8:41 pm PDT) at 4°18' Leo and Aries. This aspect reminds us that love, beauty, and creativity are at their richest when they open doors to both inspiration and connection. [5:48] Venus opposes Pluto (Jun. 17, 1:38 pm PDT) at 5°7' Leo and Aquarius. Love what and who we love, even when knowing that nothing lasts forever. Financial stress is possible, especially with the financial markets. [7:58] The Sun enters Cancer (Jun. 21, 1:24 am PDT) and it will remain in the sign until July 22, 2026. Happy Summer/Winter Solstice! This is a lovely season of the year to spend more time close to home with your family, with your loved ones, pets, and to let yourself be for a while. [10:23] Moon Report! The Libra First Quarter Moon (June 21, 2:55 pm PDT) at 0°32' Libra and Cancer. This is the first action point for the June 14 Gemini New Moon. This lunation could bring awareness about what's really going on with the people in our lives and the things that we value. This is a nice time to focus on beautifying your home and bringing it into balance. Check out Simone Butler's Astro Feng Shui book! [14:06] This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon Solar Eclipse on Sep. 21, 2025, at 29°5' Virgo. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC is on Mar. 22, 2027, at 1°35' Libra. The Last Quarter (last action point) in this LPFC is on Dec. 20, 2027, at 28°14' Virgo. [15:42] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon conjoins the Sun (Jun. 14, 7:54 pm PDT), is VOC for 9 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Cancer (Jun. 15, 5:14 am PDT). Check out Ep. 348's VOC Moon segment for more details. [16:32] The Moon in Cancer conjoins Jupiter (Jun. 17, 12:41 am PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours, 24 minutes, then enters Leo (5:05 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to research how to reasonably make your home safe and secure. [17:48] The Moon in Leo sextiles the Sun (Jun. 19, 4:30 am PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours, 7 minutes, then enters Virgo (7:37 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to appreciate the gift of today and the simple joy of your beating heart. [18:40] The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter (Jun. 21, 10:33 am PDT). It's VOC for 3 hours, 22 minutes, then enters Libra (1:55 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon to catch up on household chores and repairs to make your home more comfortable and efficient. [19:36] Listener June asks about preparing for a Solar Return when the Sun has difficult placements in the Birth Chart. Check out Andrea Gehrz's book, Remediation: A Guide for the Modern Astrologer. [26:12] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:47] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. 

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!The fastest way to fail the NASM CPT exam is to study like you're trying to become a walking textbook. We're personal trainers, and most of us learn by doing. So we break down how to pass the NASM CPT without drowning in chapters you'll never use, and why a focused plan can realistically get you across the finish line in less than 30 days.We map out the handful of areas that keep showing up: the human movement system, behavior change coaching, the assessment process (yes, overhead squat assessment concepts like compensations and overactive vs underactive muscles), the OPT model and its phases, acute variables, energy systems, basic nutrition, and the key terms you must be able to recognize on sight. The point isn't to “know everything” it's to know what the exam rewards and to build a study routine you can actually stick to.Then we get honest about the mental side. NASM-style practice questions can read like they were written to mess with you, and that confusion often triggers automatic negative thoughts and wasted study time. We share how to “put the NASM hat on,” focus on the words that matter, and stop letting tricky phrasing shake your confidence.Passing the certification is step one. Coaching real clients is where your career is made, so we also talk internships, supervised reps, learning from physical therapists and experienced coaches, and why relying on random internet advice can leave you stuck when a real human shows up with pain, limitations, or complex needs. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a future trainer, and leave a review. What part of the NASM CPT is stressing you out most right now?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Most new trainers think the first job interview is a quiz on anatomy. It usually isn't. What hiring managers really watch is whether you show up early, communicate like a pro, and can connect with everyday members who want results, not gym jargon. We walk through how to prepare for a personal trainer interview when you are still finishing a NASM certification, and how to make a strong first impression without pretending you know everything. We also zoom out and talk about gym tiers. High-volume chain gyms often hire fast, pay less, and may not test much beyond basic competence and reliability. Higher-end clubs like Lifetime or Equinox tend to run a more formal hiring process, sometimes with phone screens, practical coaching tests, and role play that reveals how you think under pressure. We share the research steps that help you stand out: learn the gym's mission statement and core values, understand how their personal training department works, and tailor your story to the members you will actually train. The biggest shift is turning the interview into a two-way filter. We give you high-value questions to ask managers about mentorship, continuing education, onboarding, getting clients, and support with programming and sales. We also cover presence and confidence: a tight elevator pitch, strong posture, fewer filler words, and simple ways to handle sales conversations without sounding pushy. If you want to get hired at a gym, grow your confidence fast, and build a long-term career in personal training, listen through and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the one interview question you're going to use next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

This week: The Moon doubles up with two lunations - a Pisces Last Quarter AND a Gemini New Moon! Gemini loves to do things in pairs, so it would not have it any other way. One of the nicest transits of the year, as Venus makes a conjunction with Jupiter in Cancer, just before Venus enters glamorous Leo. Communication takes on a serious tone when Mercury squares Saturn, and a listener question about the complex quincunx aspect. Plus: Letting the dough rest, trimming palms, and looking for glamor in the back of your closet! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:37] Moon Report! Lunation #1 - Pisces Last Quarter Moon (June 8, 3 am PDT) at 17°38' Pisces and Gemini. Take final action on Taurus New Moon (May 16) goals. Spend some time near water for reflection. Use imagination and intuition for ideas on how to bring those New Moon intentions to fruition. [3:41] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in an LPFC that began with a New Moon on Mar. 10, 2024, at 20°16' Pisces. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on Dec. 8, 2024, and the Full Moon (awareness point) on Sep. 7, 2025. [5:26] Lunation #2 - Gemini New Moon (June 14, 7:54 pm PDT) at 24°03' Gemini on Sabian symbol, 25 Gemini, A man trimming palms. With Mercury in aspect to Saturn, it's a good New Moon period for tidying up and getting things in order. [7:00] This is the New Moon in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that will unfold over the next three years. The First Quarter (first action point) of this LPFC comes on Mar. 15, 2027 (24°51' Gemini), the Full Moon (awareness point) on Dec. 13, 2027 (21°24' Gemini), and the Last Quarter (last action point) on Sept. 11, 2028 (19°47' Gemini). [9:38] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer (June 8, 5:38 pm PDT). It's VOC for 7 hours, 55 minutes, then enters Aries (June 9, 1:33 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon to develop a habit of practicing kindness, generosity and appreciation for all of the beauty that you enjoy in the world. [10:39] The Moon in Aries squares Venus in Cancer (June 11, 1:22 am PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours, 6 minutes, then enters Taurus (5:28 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of checking in with your inner circle before you make major moves. [11:52] The Moon in Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Cancer (June 13, 12:30 am PDT). It's VOC for 5 hours, 36 minutes, then enters Gemini (6:06 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of slowing down and appreciating all of the people, places and things in your life that feel like home to you. [12:57] The Moon in Gemini conjoins the Sun (June 14, 7:54 pm PDT). It's VOC for 9 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Cancer (June 15, 5:14 am PDT).  Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of taking short breaks to breathe and focus on what you feel in your body, heart and gut. [15:01] Venus conjoins Jupiter (June 9, 12:59 pm PDT) at 25°46' Cancer, on the Sabian symbol 26 Cancer, Contentment and happiness in luxury, people reading on davenports. Find a balance between having some of what you want without sacrificing too much to get it. [17:03] Mercury squares Saturn (June 9, 10:39 pm PDT) at 12°58' Cancer-Aries. A reality check is in order. Take responsibility for your actions and your feelings. [18:57] Venus enters Leo (June 13, 3:47 am PDT, until July 9). Make those thrilling purchases that you may have been putting off for a long time. [21:04] Listener Glenda asks about the quincunx aspect. Check out this class with Rick Levine/Astrology Hub and also this video with Stormie Grace. Here is a link to Stormie Grace's new book, The Big Book of Planetary Aspects: A Comprehensive Guide to Natal and Transit Astrology. [28:37] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:07] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Improve your soft skills as a trainer and you will get more clients. PTL1 Mike from Toronto Canada, talks about how Show Up Fitness helps trainers level up their business and technical skills. How to improve your people skills? That's what we discussed today.Your schedule isn't empty because you “need a better certification.” It's empty because you're avoiding the one skill that makes personal training a real career: connecting with members on the gym floor. Chris sits down with Mike, a Toronto-based PT leader, to get painfully practical about how great trainers get hired, get noticed, and get clients without acting like a pushy salesperson. We dig into what Mike looks for in interviews, including a hands-on practical where trainers must show progressions and regressions and prove they can coach movement patterns safely. From there, we zoom out to the business side of personal training: why floor engagement has faded over the last decade, why app-booked consults often no-show, and how a quick “wow factor” interaction can make someone 10x more likely to show up and buy. Mike shares easy, low-pressure ways to start conversations, from offering a towel to giving a simple form cue in the machine area, plus how to exit gracefully when someone isn't interested. If you're more introverted, this conversation still hits hard. Mike explains how to build confidence through reps, start with easy wins, and adopt a mindset of service: you're not “selling,” you're helping people avoid injury, train with purpose, and finally see progress. We also get into consult questions that uncover the real why behind a goal, plus how to “paint the picture” with long-term programming and realistic timelines so clients stay for months, not weeks. If you want more clients and better retention, press play, take notes, and try one floor interaction today. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the one tip you're going to use first.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Thinking about becoming a personal trainer after 50?SUF has helped over 10,000 people pass NASM CPT. In this episode, we sit down with Shiv, who passed her NASM exam at age 59 using the Show Up Fitness Study Guide and is proving it's never too late to start a second career in fitness.We discuss: • Becoming a personal trainer later in life • Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome • How she passed NASM • What the fitness industry is really like • Advice for aspiring trainers over 50 • Why experience and people skills matter more than age• Hands on learning with SUF CPT in Santa Monica

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 interviews coaches and trainers who have lead a successful personal training career. HINT HINT, they don't praise textbook certifications, they focus on hands on learning and building teams.If you want to make real money as a personal trainer, “getting certified” is not the finish line, it's the starting line. We're pulling back the curtain on what we see from the one percenters in the industry: the coaches clearing $125,000+ a year while everyone else wonders why their calendar is empty and their confidence is shaky. We walk through three traits that keep showing up among high performers. First, they chase hands-on learning, not just books and bundles. They do seminars, internships, mentorships, and supervised reps in the trenches, because that's where you learn to handle knee pain, shoulder issues, and real-world client chaos without freezing. Second, they build a serious network, especially physical therapists (DPTs) and registered dietitians (RDs) they can actually talk to, not just follow online. That support raises your competence, your results, and your ability to charge premium rates with integrity. Then we tackle the taboo topic: looking the part. Not extremes, not unrealistic influencer standards, but a clear signal that you practice what you preach and you fit your market. We also share practical ways to “level up” fast, from picking the right mentors to running a SWOT analysis on your business and physique. If you're done with the quick-fix mindset and ready to build a sustainable personal training career, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Your clients say they are eating “1,200 calories,” but the photos tell a very different story. We walk through a clean, practical way to do macro calculations that you can explain to real humans, then zoom out to the bigger issue: macro targets only work when they are built on honest intake data and consistent habits.We start with a simple baseline calorie estimate (bodyweight times 10) and show exactly how to convert calories into grams of carbohydrates, protein, and fat using the rules that never change: carbs are 4 calories per gram, protein is 4 calories per gram, and fat is 9 calories per gram. Using average examples, we reveal how quickly protein can end up shockingly low, why high-carb days can quietly dominate someone's intake, and how a 3,500-calorie “normal day” turns into massive numbers on paper. Along the way, we call out the common coaching trap of giving generic advice like “eat a gram of protein per pound” without adjusting the rest of the diet.From there, we lay out a three-phase nutrition coaching framework: build awareness with food logs and meal photos, drive behavior change with sleep and stress inputs, and move toward longevity with more individualized support, often alongside a registered dietitian and lab work insights. If you are a personal trainer who wants better client results and a more professional nutrition coaching service, this is the roadmap. Subscribe, share this with a coach who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest calorie-tracking blind spot.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

This week, the skies are pretty quiet, with no major lunation and only a few transits. Mercury enters the quiet sign of Cancer for a longer than usual stay. The Sun's sextile to Saturn provides persistence for tackling serious projects, and Mercury squares Neptune for a clarifying dose of realism. We look at the week's Void-of-Course Moon periods, and I answer a listener question about which are the best charts to use when you're giving an astrology reading. Plus: The language of the past, the value of fog, and masters of small talk! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:26] Mercury enters Cancer (June 1, 4:56 am PDT). Due to Mercury's retrograde period (June 29-July 23, 2026), Mercury will be in Cancer until Aug. 9, 2026. Mercury enters Cancer on the Sabian symbol 1 Cancer, A furled and unfurled flag displayed from a vessel. Expect fluctuations in communication, travel plans, and even in the weather itself.  Pay attention to feelings and what is being shared on a non-verbal level. [5:14] The Sun sextile Saturn (June 2, 3:49 am PDT) at 12°24' Gemini-Aries. The Sun's Sabian symbol 13 Gemini is: A great musician at his piano. Great transit for tackling overwhelmingly tedious projects or for mastering new technology. [7:39] Mercury squares Neptune (June 3, 5:18 pm PDT) at 4°06' Cancer-Aries. Question assumptions, double-check information, and sit with uncertainty for a while. This aspect that can sharpen your mind and deepen your intuition at the same time. [10:10] Moon Report! No major lunations this week. Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. We begin the week on a VOC Moon that began when the Moon trined Saturn (May 31, 6:21 am PDT). It's is VOC for 1 day, 11 hours, 58 minutes, then enters Capricorn (June 1, 6:19 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon to get in the habit of going after intimidating challenges with passion, confidence, and hard work. [12:14] The Moon in Capricorn opposes Jupiter in Cancer (June 3, 8:04 pm PDT). It's VOC for 10 hours, 41 minutes, then enters Aquarius (June 4, 6:45 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of noticing when the balance is off between the desire for material security and living an enjoyable and comfortable life. [13:40] The Moon in Aquarius trines the Sun in Gemini (June 5, 12:51 pm PDT). The Moon will be VOC for 1 day, 4 hours, 52 minutes, then enters Pisces (June 6, 5:43 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to consider the ways you can socialize while also supporting local businesses in your area. [15:22] Listener Marilyn asks about the best charts to use when giving an astrology reading. [22:38] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [23:11] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!How to become a successful personal trainer vol 2 has an entire chapter on getting clients - 10 R's of getting clients. If you want to become a successful personal trainer, start by reading the book, not an 800 page textbook.You can be an amazing trainer and still struggle to get clients if your marketing is built on hope instead of systems. I'm sharing a simple referral strategy that consistently brings in high-quality leads: build real partnerships with chiropractors (and other allied pros), then make it easy and profitable for them to send people your way. It's not about begging for referrals. It's about showing up like a business professional and creating a clean, repeatable process that benefits the client, the chiropractor, and your coaching. We get tactical with what to say, how to say it, and where most trainers lose the deal. I walk through two approaches: paying for an initial chiropractic assessment to build trust fast, or starting lean with Instagram DMs and multiple follow-ups. You'll hear why directness matters, how to offer a complimentary workout without sounding passive, and how to set the precedent that your relationship is long-term and collaborative. Then we do the numbers. If you spend a few hundred dollars on an assessment and a lunch but land one 72-session package, the ROI can dwarf what you'd ever see from random ads. I also explain a smart package structure where the chiropractor keeps a premium for referring, why “go for no” follow-up wins, and how to position yourself as more than the stereotype of a trainer with selfies and weak anatomy knowledge. If you want more personal training clients, better client referrals, and a stronger network in your local fitness market, listen through and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend who needs leads, and leave a review with the outreach step you're committing to this week.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!If you want to become a nutrition coach and make over 30k EXTRA dollars as a personal trainer, SUF-NC teaches you the fundamentals of nutritional science, teaches you how to scale a new stream of revenue and you get to work alongside of a registered dietitian. showupfitness.comTwo tacos should be an easy entry in a food tracker, right? We start with a simple photo test that exposes a brutal truth about weight loss: most of us are not “bad at dieting,” we are bad at estimating what we eat, especially when food is made for us. That one skill gap can turn an intended deficit into a hidden surplus, and it is why clients can feel stuck, inflamed, and defeated while their log still looks “pretty good.” From there, we take a hard turn into the internet's favorite fuel: fear. We break down the viral strawberry scare, the language of “toxins” and “detox,” and why confident influencers with shaky credentials can out-share careful scientific explanations. We are not here to dunk on people; we are here to show how to evaluate claims, follow incentives, and keep nutrition education grounded in dose, context, and real-world behavior, especially for families trying to shop on a budget. Then we rebuild the fundamentals of nutrition coaching: the six essential nutrients, macros vs micros, and the fuel factors that make macro math simple (4 calories per gram for carbs and protein, 9 for fat, 7 for alcohol). We connect that math to digestion and metabolism, including how carbs relate to glycogen and water weight, why protein has a higher thermic effect of food, and how “all calories are equal” can be both true and incomplete. The deeper point is sustainability: vegan, carnivore, keto, or mixed diets can all work if they fit the person and produce a consistent, livable calorie deficit. If you want a smarter way to think about calories, macros, and misinformation without losing your mind, listen through and share it with someone who is tired of nutrition fearmongering. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what food do you most often underestimate?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

This week, a one-two punch of power struggles as Mars squares, and the Sun trines, Pluto. A prickly aspect between Venus and Saturn can bring up feelings of loneliness or abandonment, and some measure of financial frustration. But the Sagittarius Full Moon brings a mixture of big picture thinking and emotional stability that ends the week and the month on a positive note. Plus, April answers a listener question about horary astrology, the art of finding answers to questions using astrology. Plus: Delicious takeout, thinking big, and doing the splits!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation!  Timestamps [1:30] Mars squares Pluto (May 25, 9:02 pm PDT) at 5°25' Taurus-Aquarius. This is the opening square in a Mars-Pluto cycle that began with a conjunction on Jan. 27, 2026, at 3°34' Aquarius. Look for developments in the Iran war, which began near the conjunction. If you find yourself in a conflict, know that neither you nor your opponent is likely to back down. [3:59] The Sun trines Pluto (May 26, 8:53 am PDT) at 5°25' Gemini-Aquarius. The Sun's Sabian symbol is 6 Gemini, Drilling for oil. Pluto is on 6 Aquarius, A performer of a mystery play. This isn't just about personal power but about how your actions support a larger story. [6:19] Venus square Saturn (May 28, 8:03 pm PDT) at 11°59' Cancer-Aries. Make a realistic financial plan, and manage what you have more wisely. Relationships can take a serious turn or need renegotiation. [8:25] Moon Report! The Sagittarius Full Moon (May 31, 1:45 am PDT) at 9°55' Sagittarius-Gemini. Uranus is involved, so we can expect shake-ups. Ask yourself how you can boldly embrace your optimism, big ideas, opportunities for adventure and imagination?” [11:28] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Nov. 30, 2024, at 9°32' Sagittarius. The First Quarter (first action point) was on Aug. 30, 2025, at 8°07' Sagittarius. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on Feb. 27, 2027, at 9°22' Sagittarius. [14:27] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer (May 27th, 4:32 am PDT). It's VOC for 13 hours, 20 minutes, then enters Scorpio (5:52 pm). Use this VOC Moon period to open up your home or your inner circle to something or someone new. Let a domestic adventure open up your worldview. [15:46] The Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter (May 29, 5:05 pm PDT). It's VOC for 12 hours, 40 minutes, then enters Sagittarius (May 30, 5:45 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to get in the habit of being truly present with the people you love and enjoying time with them, because we all know that nothing lasts forever. [17:04] The Moon in Sagittarius trines Saturn in Aries (May 31, 6:21 am PDT. It's VOC for 1 day, 11 hours, 58 minutes, then enters Capricorn (Jun. 1, 6:19 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to come up with a plan to achieve an adventure dear to your heart. [18:52] Listener Bethany asks about horary astrology. Here are links to a couple of resources about horary astrology: The Astrology Podcast Ep. 145: The Origins of Horary Astrology and Ep. 116: Horary Astrology Questions with Lee Lehman; The Martial Art of Horary Astrology by Dr. J. Lee Lehman; Christian Astrology by William Lilly and Horary Astrology Rediscovered: A Study in Classical Astrology by Olivia Barclay. [26:02] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [26:36] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!SUF STM is the BEST corrective exercise certification because it helps personal trainers build a better team, assess clients in pain and charge more per hour. The avg suf-stm charges between 100-150/ hr whereas a NASM CES charges on avg $61. With purchase of the SUF-STM, you also get 1 year access to the Prehab Guys Exercise Library which provides more value for clients.Textbook certifications are everywhere, but the moment a client mentions shoulder pain, low back pain, or a post-ACL history, a multiple-choice test does not tell you what to do next. We talk candidly about the best specializations for personal trainers who want more skill, more income, and fewer “I hope this works” moments. The thread that ties it all together is simple: hands-on learning beats passive learning, especially when the goal is coaching performance around pain and keeping clients training safely. We compare big-name corrective exercise certifications with a mentorship-first model that emphasizes soft tissue mobilization within scope, barbell rehab basics, and a real assessment process you can repeat. We also get into what trainers actually need to level up: live feedback, video submissions, and the ability to lean on a physical therapist team when a case gets complex. Along the way, we challenge outdated cross-syndrome thinking, explain why the biopsychosocial model changes how clients experience pain, and share how better communication can improve retention during slow seasons. Finally, we make the case that anatomy mastery is the career shortcut nobody wants to do, but everyone benefits from. Knowing the actions of key muscles, understanding shoulder function, and being able to explain what you see is how you earn trust and charge $100 to $150 per session without feeling “salesy.” If you want a personal training specialization that builds real competence, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the skill you want to master next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!You can spot the difference between a trainer who memorized a manual and a coach who can change someone's life, and it usually shows up in the messy middle: the first gym job, the first hard “no,” the first client who trusts you with a real goal. We're joined by Caleb Kinney Woods (PTL1 at Lifetime Westminster) to talk about what it takes to grow from frontline trainer to leading a team of 30+ coaches, without losing the craft of training on the floor.We get into the hiring signals that actually matter in the fitness industry: resilience, professionalism, and a track record of learning. Caleb shares why multiple personal training certifications across different systems can be a green flag, not just letters on a resume. We also talk about why trainer turnover is so brutal at many gyms, how that churn affects client trust, and what a development-focused culture does differently to improve client retention and trainer retention.If sales makes you cringe, you'll like the framework here. We break down “value prop” selling, program prescription, and the skill of painting a clear vision from point A to point Z so clients understand what they're paying for and why it works. Along the way we touch on continuing education, nutrition coaching, referring out when needed, and the practical reality of being present, engaged, and dynamic instead of hiding behind a screen.Subscribe for more conversations that make you better at coaching, share this with a trainer who needs momentum, and leave a quick rating and review so more coaches can find the show.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A personal training certification can get you hired, but it will not automatically make you feel like a coach, and Lily says the quiet part out loud. She joins us from Phoenix, Arizona to share what it's really like starting out at a busy commercial gym: the fast hiring process, the pressure to deliver results, and the moment you realize the textbook did not prepare you for “my back hurts” on the training floor. We dig into the numbers behind trainer pay, including base hourly wages, commission, one-on-one sessions, semi-private training, and small group training. We also talk about the part nobody wants to admit: when the gym keeps most of the session revenue, “just add more hours” becomes the default advice, and that is how talented trainers burn out while still living paycheck to paycheck. If you've searched personal trainer salary, Anytime Fitness trainer pay, or how to make a career in fitness, this conversation gives you a clear-eyed look at the trade-offs. Lily also explains why hands-on continuing education changed everything. After a weekend seminar focused on coaching, assessments, and real-world problem solving, she starts using tools that help clients feel better fast and helps her stay within scope of practice. We close with a mindset check for new and experienced trainers alike: ask for help, keep leveling up, and choose an environment that rewards skill, not just session volume. If you get value from this, subscribe, share the episode with a trainer friend, and leave a rating and review so more coaches can find it.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Become a nutrition coach w/ SUF-NC to work alongside of RD's and drive in streams of revenue. SUF-NC on average make an additional 30k per monthWhy is fat loss so confusing? Because trainers are taught shortcuts instead of systems.In episode 1 of the How to Become a Nutrition Coach series, we break down the 1st law of thermodynamics, calories in vs calories out, and why energy balance still matters 100% of the time. We also discuss why humans aren't robots and how sleep, stress, hunger, environment, hydration, hormones, and habits all influence fat loss adherence.Better understand the law of thermodynamics and what a calorie is. Why does calories in vs calories out always work, but there are other factors that influence this such as hunger, hormones, sleep, stress, genetics, metabolic disease, environmental factors, and habits. If you want to become a successful personal trainer and better nutrition coach, you need to understand behavior modification, not just meal plans.KEEP SHOWING UP!Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Shoulder pain? Become a SUF-STM soft tissue mobilization with access to the Prehab Guys Exercise Library to charge more as a personal trainer.Shoulder pain during overhead training isn't just a “tight muscle” problem, and it definitely isn't fixed by tossing random stretches at it. We break down scapular upward rotation in plain coaching terms, starting with a simple client screen: hands overhead, cross-body scapula touch, behind-the-back position, and quick strength checks that tell you when to refer out to a DPT. If you're a personal trainer or lifter who keeps feeling that annoying pinch or shrugging every rep, this gives you a safer, smarter starting point.From there, we get specific about the upward rotators of the scapula: upper trapezius, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior. We explain what each muscle contributes, why the upper traps tend to “turn on” first, and how that timing issue can create compensation during pressing and pulling. Instead of trying to eliminate upper traps, we coach synchronization so serratus and lower traps share the load and your overhead mechanics stop falling apart.We also show how we organize shoulder pain training with a repeatable sequence: soft tissue mobilization, mobility, one to two stability drills, then real strength work. We talk through warm-ups like foam roller push-ups for protraction, pressing choices like the landmine press for cleaner upward rotation, and how to pair pushes and pulls without gassing the exact muscles you need to keep the first press honest. We even cover using a prehab exercise library to assign homework that clients will actually follow.If you want better shoulder health, better overhead pressing, and a plan you can run today, listen now, share this with a training partner, and subscribe and leave a review with your biggest shoulder pain question.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!SUF NASM Guide: How to pass the NASM CPT exam in 2026 without reading 800 pages. In this Show Up Fitness podcast, we break down the 7 most important NASM CPT topics including the OPT model, overhead squat assessment, planes of motion, muscle imbalances, behavior change, programming, and nutrition. Show Up Fitness has helped 10,000+ trainers pass NASM, ACE, and ISSA faster with quizzes, study guides, weekly calls, and real coaching. KEEP SHOWING UP![Most NASM CPT prep advice pushes you toward the same mistake: read the whole textbook, take random quizzes, and hope your anxiety does not spike on test day. We take the opposite approach. We narrow your attention to the high-impact concepts the NASM personal trainer exam leans on again and again, then show you how to recognize the patterns behind the questions so you can answer faster with more confidence.We start with the basics that buy you easy points: anatomy direction terms and planes of motion, plus simple exercise examples you can recall under pressure. From there we hit behavior change coaching and the stages of change, along with key terms like open kinetic chain versus closed kinetic chain and the roles of agonist, synergist, stabilizer, and antagonist. If you have ever felt like you “knew the material” but still missed questions, this is where the test language starts to make sense.Then we get into the meat: assessments, subjective versus objective information, and how NASM loves to test compensations through overactive and underactive muscle groups, especially with the overhead squat assessment. We also break down the NASM OPT model and acute variables, including the numbers that matter for tempo, reps, rest, and intensity, so you can stop guessing which phase a movement belongs to and start selecting the best answer consistently.If you want to pass the NASM CPT exam without wasting months on low-value studying, press play. Subscribe for more no-fluff coaching talk, share this with a friend who is cramming, and leave a review so more trainers can find it.]Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

This week, Mars leaves fast-moving Aries for the more leisurely pastures of Taurus. Venus enters nurturing Cancer and makes a romantic sextile to Mars. The Sun enters the curious sign of Gemini and is awakened by a conjunction with Uranus, and creativity are highlighted as the Sun sextiles Neptune. We are encouraged to loosen our grip on perfectionism at the Virgo First Quarter Moon. Plus: "A guy," a cat arguing with a mouse, and the love of a hot mess! (And this is another busy week, so we'll have to wait until next week to answer a listener question.) Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:35] Mars enters Taurus (May 18, 3:25 pm PDT until June 28, 2026), where slow and steady wins the race. Great for tackling projects that need patience and stamina to bring them to completion. [4:29] Venus enters Cancer (May 18, 6:05 pm PDT until June 13, 2026). Buy items for your home, and focus on the people who matter most: show them love, and look for ways to bring them comfort and joy. [7:02] Venus sextiles Mars (May 18, 10:37 pm PDT) at 0°13' Cancer-Taurus.  You may be willing to go after the things you want without apology or hesitation. The desire for more money motivates you to work harder. [9:16] The Sun enters Gemini (May 20, 5:37 pm PDT until June 21, 2026). This is the season of the butterfly, where we're curious and interested in everything, but not necessarily for very long. Great time for short road trips and summer reading. [11:59] Venus squares Neptune (May 21, 11:32 pm PDT) at 3°51' Cancer and Aries. Venus is on the Sabian symbol 4 Cancer, A cat arguing with a mouse, and Neptune is on 4 Aries, Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk. Relationships and finances can struggle due to unrealistic expectations. [14:28] The Sun conjoins Uranus (May 22, 7:26 am PDT) at 1°30' Gemini. The Sabian symbol for this conjunction is 2 Gemini, Santa Claus filling stockings furtively. Unexpected blessings and prosperity might come your way. Be open to new things and new ways of being. [16:21] Moon Report!  The Virgo First Quarter Moon (May 23, 4:11 am PDT) at 2°20' Virgo and Gemini. This is the first action point in the Taurus New Moon (May 16, 25°57' Taurus) cycle. Release Virgo's tendency for hyper-perfection and overt criticism. Find something to fix, a job to do, or a problem to solve. [18:46] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter Moon (first action point) for the LPFC that began with Aug. 22, 2025 New Moon at 0°23' Virgo. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC is on Feb. 20, 2027, at 2°5' Virgo, and the Last Quarter (last action point) is on Nov. 20, 2027 at 28°27' Leo. [20:49] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Gemini sextiles Saturn in Aries (May 17, 12:35 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 day, 6 hours, and 11 minutes, then enters Cancer (May 18, 6:46 pm PDT). Focus on using setting firm boundaries to prevent overwhelm. [22:13] The Moon in Cancer conjoins Jupiter (May 20, 6:27 am PDT), is VOC for 13 hours, 21 minutes, then enters Leo (7:48 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to establish the habit of learning about creature comforts from other cultures. [23:35] The Moon in Leo trines Saturn in Aries (May 21, 3:05 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 day, 8 hours, 52 minutes, then enters Virgo (May 22, 11:57 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to bring structure and timelines to your creative projects. [24:41] The Moon in Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer (May 24, 5:54 pm PDT). It's VOC for 13 hours, 40 minutes, then enters Libra (May 25, 7:34 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon to practice leaving people and places better than you found them. [26:04] The Sun sextiles Neptune (May 24, 7:22 pm PDT) at 3°55' Gemini-Aries. Pay attention to your intuition and create without overthinking. This transit supports turning inspiration into something meaningful and heartfelt. [27:57] No listener question this week, but please keep questions coming in for future episodes. Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [28:54] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!You can rest an injury until it “feels fine” and still end up stuck at 80%. That's the trap that keeps athletes and active adults cycling through flare-ups, compensations, and reinjuries and it's exactly what we dig into with Dr. David Waltman, DPT.We talk about what most people never get from the traditional physical therapy clinic model: clear expectations. David breaks down why rushed visits and insurance-driven schedules can leave patients without the education that actually drives recovery. We get specific about what good rehab coaching looks like: knowing your phase of healing, understanding realistic timelines, and progressing with intent instead of chasing a random “quick fix” from Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.Then we pivot to the solution David built after the pandemic pushed him into mobile concierge PT: KESI, an AI-assisted physical therapy and rehab programming app designed to stay evidence-based, affordable, and scalable. We cover who it's for, when you should still see a provider in person (especially acute injuries with swelling, limping, or trauma), and how KESI helps you through the messy middle after pain starts to fade. We also get into load management fundamentals, including tracking volume, pain, and RPE, plus the safeguards that keep a real clinician supervising progress.If you're a personal trainer, coach, or lifter who wants smarter injury rehab, better return-to-sport decisions, and a clearer roadmap from pain to performance, this one will sharpen how you think and how you program. Subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with your biggest rehab question so we can tackle it next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Shoulder Pain? SHOWUP20 for 20% off Prehab Guys exercise library for training clients in pain w/ the CCA program. Shoulder pain is everywhere in fitness, and the fastest way to lose trust is to improvise “rehab” when you should be screening, referring, and coordinating care. We walk through what it looks like to stay in your lane as a personal trainer while still delivering real value for clients dealing with shoulder pain, past shoulder surgery, or limited overhead range of motion. If you want a practical playbook for training around pain without pretending to be a clinician, this conversation is built for you.We share how we think about shoulder screens, what movement checks help us decide whether training is appropriate, and why a strong relationship with a physical therapist changes everything. You'll hear a real-world handoff example of an older client with a complicated shoulder history, plus how we communicate so the client is supported instead of bounced between opinions. We also talk candidly about professionalism, pricing, and why skilled training paired with PT collaboration is worth more than generic workouts.Then we get tactical: how we use a prehab exercise library to choose smart correctives, how we assign simple homework, and how we build a shoulder-friendly circuit template that progresses from easier to harder work. We cover push-up regressions, rowing choices like bands and TRX, a more shoulder-friendly split stance overhead press, and how to swap movements quickly when something flares up. You'll leave with clearer programming principles for shoulder health, rotator cuff tolerance, scapular control, and strength training that respects pain signals.If this helped, subscribe, share it with a trainer friend, and leave a quick review so more coaches learn how to train shoulders safely. What shoulder movement gives you the most trouble right now?Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Show Up Fitness has helped more trainers get hired at Life Time than any company. In fact, 2025 we had 3 SUF-CPTs who were top performers bringing in over 200k into the company (Yes, it's possible to make over 100k as a QUALIFIED personal trainer.) How to get hired at life time?The Lifetime Fitness practical can feel like a performance test, but it's really a professionalism test disguised as a workout. We walk through exactly how we approach it so you can show up calm, prepared, and unmistakably hire-ready. From arriving 30 minutes early to dressing like a coach, we explain the small signals that tell a manager you're reliable, confident, and ready to work with real members on day one. Then we get into the coaching that wins the room: how to read the floor, run a quick medical screen, and handle common issues like shoulder limitations without freezing. We share a simple, repeatable programming framework built on movement patterns (lower body, push or pull, accessory/core), plus practical modifications that keep the session safe and effective even when a client can't do the “ideal” version. If you want to sound like you know the why behind your choices, this is the blueprint. Finally, we go where most trainers get uncomfortable: the sit-down sales conversation. We role-play how to ask how often they want to train, how to talk about pricing with confidence, how to respond to objections, and why Lifetime personal training can create bigger earning opportunities when you pair great coaching with clear communication. If you're serious about getting hired and building a real income as a personal trainer, subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with the part you want us to break down next.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Mercury in Taurus slows down, sextiles Jupiter, and decides that maybe we don't have to take every opportunity that comes our way. The latest Sun-Mercury cazimi prompts a look at a Sabian symbol technique. The Taurus New Moon is a time to enjoy being in our bodies. Communication and travel get a bit of a jangled boost as Mercury enters its home sign of Gemini and almost immediately merges with Uranus. And April answers a listener question about how to get started in learning astrology. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:30] Mercury sextiles Jupiter (May 12, 9:44 pm PDT) at 20°45' Taurus-Cancer. Explore your options, but avoid making any binding commitments you might later regret. [3:13] Mercury conjoins the Sun (May 14, 7:24 am PDT) at 23°48' Taurus. The conjunction between these two is exact at 7:24 am PDT, but Mercury is within 17 minutes of orb of the Sun, a powerful condition called cazimi, between 1:48 am and 1 pm PDT. [6:37] Moon Report! Taurus New Moon (May 16, 1:01 pm PDT) at 25°57' Taurus. Love being in the world, being in a body. The Sabian symbol for this New Moon is 26 Taurus, A Spaniard serenading his señorita. [8:56] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action phase) of this LPFC is on Feb. 13, 2027 (25°23' Taurus). The Full Moon (awareness point) is on Nov. 13, 2027 (21°31' Taurus). The Last Quarter (last action point) is on Aug. 13, 2028 (21°14' Taurus). [11:20] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Pisces squares Venus in Gemini (May 12, 3:04 am PDT). It's VOC for 14 hours, 0 minutes, then enters Aries (5:04 pm PDT). Develop the habit of approaching uncomfortable topics obliquely and creatively. [12:29] The Moon in Aries conjuncts Mars (May 14, 2:33 pm PDT). It's VOC for 4 hours 58 minutes, then enters Taurus (7:31 pm PDT). Practice cooling off during heated exchanges. [13:37] The Moon in Taurus conjuncts Mercury (May 16, 6:02 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 hour and 21 minutes, then enters Gemini (7:23 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to tap into the calm, methodical spirit of Taurus. [14:42] Void-of-Course Moon Webinar (Sat., May 23, 10 am, PDT). For more information about that, just go to, BigSkyAstrology.com and click on Learn in the Main Menu. [15:10] Mercury enters Gemini (May 17, 3:26 am PDT, until June 1). The Sabian symbol for 1 Gemini is, A glass bottom boat in still water. Mercury is strong in Gemini, and the mind moves quickly, shifting focus constantly to absorb the world's endless variety. [16:36] Mercury conjoins Uranus (May 17, 5:10 pm PDT), at 1°14' Gemini on Sabian symbol, 2 Gemini, Santa Claus filling stockings furtively. What makes you different suddenly makes you fascinating. Embrace your quirkiness and your weird brilliance. [18:38] Listener Hannah asks about how to get started in learning astrology. [25:01] Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [25:37] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!IG: dr_tebos Physical Therapist in Kentucky. Most people treat an ankle sprain like a simple checklist: rest, ice, wait, repeat. That advice can feel comforting and still be wrong for your recovery timeline.We sit down with physical therapist Dr. TeBos to unpack what ice actually does in the body, why inflammation is a normal part of tissue healing, and how pain relief can sometimes compete with the adaptations you want. We get specific about when icing makes sense (especially in the first 24 to 48 hours for pain modulation) and when “icing it just to ice it” can slow the process by limiting blood flow and the cleanup work your body needs to do.From there we move to a more useful model: MEAT (movement, exercise, analgesics, treatment). We talk about how to keep an injured area safely moving without overloading it, how compression and elevation can help when swelling blocks joint range of motion, and why post-surgery swelling can shut down muscle firing through arthrogenic inhibition. We also tackle the hot topics people argue about online: contrast therapy, ice baths after lifting, and the tradeoffs if hypertrophy is your goal.Finally, we dig into why ankle sprains are often a proprioception and nerve problem, not just “loose ligaments,” and why boots can backfire by creating fast weakness and dulling the feedback you need to return to sport. We close with real talk on how trainers and physical therapists can collaborate better, and what a good referral relationship looks like.Subscribe, share this with a training partner who still swears by RICE, and leave a review with your biggest recovery question.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com