Podcast
How To Become A Personal Trainer
Hosted by Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt · EN
Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.
28episodes
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Goodbye, Podcast World
1w ago00:51:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jordan and Mike say our final goodbye the podcast world as we know it.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wPQoEBiyrvMTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — We've got a BIG announcement(08:16) — Make this your new fat loss dessert(11:18) — Mike's new fitness focus(17:48) — Nothing beats supportive siblings(20:09) — The BEST way to perform Bulgarian split squats(23:35) — Why we hate creatine(26:29) — How long it takes to lose muscle on a layoff (& the psychology of muscle loss)(32:16) — Something happens when you hit 30...(36:19) — Productivity lies & how having kids fixes everything (/s)(38:46) — Olive oil and fat loss(41:32) — The ONE fruit we'd eat for the rest of our life(44:37) — The great weighted vest debate wages on(49:58) — Daily footwear recommendations(51:05) — Thanks for listening! See you in a couple weeks!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →Should Teens Lift Heavy, Sunlight, Parenting, Diet Soda, and More
2w ago00:39:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss whether teens should lift heavy, benefits of sunlight, the challenges & joys of parenting, diet soda, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/maa84Ow7X5YTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Sun runs are S-tier(01:42) — Jordan's GLP-1 card has been officially REVOKED(07:34) — It turns out Jordan DOES manage his stress...(12:04) — Mike can't prove this, BUT...(17:31) — The older you get, the more impressive it is to be in shape(19:34) — Q&A is BACK, baby!(19:57) — Coke Zero vs Diet Coke(20:12) — Are we World Cup fans?(22:30) — Understanding metabolism & weight management (check out our book on Amazon for more details & some fun stories)(25:51) — The challenges & joys of parenting(30:36) — Top tier ice cream flavors (& a fun story about lactose intolerance...)(33:33) — The best way to meet new people after moving to the other side of the world alone(35:08) — Our favorite Jiu-Jitsu submissions(37:27) — Should teens lift heavy?(38:39) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Best Habits for Busy Personal Trainers to Stay Lean Year-Round (Part 3)
3w ago00:49:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank tips 22-30 of the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1AWfXJ2eqy4TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike might not be a home gym guy after all...(04:05) — Alone in the wilderness(12:40) — Self-defense training for children(19:43) — Ranking the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers (S to F tier)(49:10) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Best Habits for Busy Personal Trainers to Stay Lean Year-Round (Part 2)
4w ago00:45:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank tips 16-21 of the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5rclNNJK7QgTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Nootropic or pre-workout?(03:57) — Mike vs TSA Pt2(14:26) — House of David is an all-time great TV show(16:33) — Fixing our broken brains(20:02) — Ranking the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers (S to F tier)(44:08) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Best Habits for Busy Personal Trainers to Stay Lean Year-Round (Part 1)
Jun 3000:57:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank tips 1-15 of the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/57ACoIZ2TAQTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Muscle Milk is OUT. Mike's new post-workout is...(03:11) — Training & chess updates(07:11) — Unexpectedly enjoyable marketing(09:43) — PSA: If you're not seeing the progress you want on social media(14:28) — I can't prove this, but...(18:37) — Ranking the top 30 fat loss strategies for busy personal trainers (S to F tier)(57:02) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →Our Business Updates and Fitness Industry State of The Union
Jun 2300:45:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we go into detail discussing how are businesses are doing, when we'll be able to retire, how to get more online coaching clients, the state of the fitness industry, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NREy85vu_OUTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — We're putting it all on the table today(04:10) — The flawed logic of "virality" for your business(09:16) — This will get you views... But not clients(13:34) — What won't go viral, but WILL grow your business(18:29) — The massive importance of walking the walk(27:19) — The enjoyment equation(28:40) — When and what retirement will look like for us(43:44) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Ways to Stay Fit as a New Dad (Part 2)
Jun 1600:55:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank tips 16-30 of the top 30 pieces of advice for new dads to stay fit from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7QIZj0MiadMTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The hunt for OG Muscle Milk continues(01:47) — Kids say (and do...) the darndest things(08:53) — Is there a WORSE way to live than this?(12:17) — The biggest sign you're on track with fat loss(16:08) — Ranking the top 30 pieces of fitness advice for new dads (S to F tier)(51:49) — The biggest takeaway for new dads(54:26) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →How to Stay Fit as a New Dad Without Sacrificing Sleep or Family Time (30 Best Tips)
Jun 900:55:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank tips 1-15 of the top 30 pieces of advice for new dads to stay fit from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bq08y-AaggYTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Ray-Ban has officially arrived & Jordan had an interesting visitor at the hospital(05:21) — Muscle Milk is going do the WRONG road(07:19) — Mike has officially started his home gym(11:59) — The net worth to cost of car ratio(16:01) — Ranking the top 30 pieces of fitness advice for new dads (S to F tier)(54:45) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Most Overrated Strength Exercises (Part 2)
Jun 201:00:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the final 15 most overrated strength exercises in the world from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jhyJn5opkxUTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Who has the iron stomach?(03:20) — Whole vs skim and how Muscle Milk nerfed their formula(08:56) — Waking up at 5am to play hockey... Is it worth it?(11:39) — Jordan is determined to beat Mike at chess one day(13:46) — Ranking the top 30 most overrated strength exercises (S to F tier)(59:45) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
Transcribe →The Top 30 Most Overrated Strength Exercises (Part 1)
May 2600:56:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the first 15 most overrated strength exercises in the world from S (supreme) to F-tier.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bcTKIe38JKcTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — More reasons we need a dopamine fast(07:25) — Jordan vs Olive Pits (Jordan lost)(09:03) — Jordan's new dog(11:50) — Ranking the top 30 most overrated strength exercises (S to F tier)(56:01) — Thanks for listening!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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