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.
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The Top 30 Best Habits for Busy Personal Trainers to Stay Lean Year-Round (Part 1)
2w ago00:57:51Tap 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
3w ago00:45:37Tap 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)
4w ago00:55:00Tap 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
Transcribe →The Top 20 Healthiest Snacks for Fat Loss (Part 2)
May 1900:54:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the final 10 healthiest snacks for fat loss 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/3sjLW-Y-nOgTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Congratulations to all the new member of the Online Fitness Business Mentorship! We're stoked to have you!(01:18) — Society needs a dopamine fast(11:44) — Ranking the top 20 healthiest snacks for fat loss (S to F tier)(48:45) — More dopamine detoxing, self-driving cars, & the Hantavirus(54:01) — 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
Transcribe →The Top 20 Healthiest Snacks for Fat Loss (Part 1)
May 1200:47:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the first 10 healthiest snacks for fat loss 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/vDusakRLsasTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — This is your LAST CHANCE to get into the Mentorship at the lowest price it will EVER be (don't say we haven't warned you)(01:14) — So... Jordan probably has 2 dogs now?(04:05) — Mike's current training and the difference between being driven by the light rather than the darkness(07:24) — Confirmed: social media still sucks(10:13) — Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, and the fear of missing out(14:22) — Ranking the top 20 healthiest snacks for fat loss (S to F tier)(46:37) — Thanks for listening! (this is your LAST CALL to get into the Mentorship before prices increase!)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 20 Healthiest Habits In The World (Part 2)
May 500:55:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the final 10 healthiest habits 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/LvK_mssvR80TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Pepper spray is the REAL DEAL (in case anyone was wondering)(08:55) — The Mentorship price is increasing VERY SOON (get in at the lowest it will ever be)(09:24) — Further evidence that Mike is at least 35% Larry David(15:29) — Ranking the 20 healthiest habits in the world (S to F tier)(54:54) — Thanks for listening! (don't forget to check out the Mentorship before prices increase!)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 20 Healthiest Habits In The World (Part 1)
Apr 2801:04:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we rank the first 10 healthiest habits 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/fI-nh_b7jDITIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The Mentorship price is increasing VERY SOON (get in at the lowest it will ever be)(03:37) — Sometimes you just need to do the opposite(10:46) — Ranking the 20 healthiest habits in the world (S to F tier)(1:03:30) — Thanks for listening! (don't forget to check out the Mentorship before prices increase!)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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