The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Join Chris Hitchko, author of 'How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer' VOL 2 and CEO of Show Up Fitness as he guides personal trainers towards success. 90% of personal trainers quit within 12-months in the USA, 18-months in the UK, Show Up Fitness is helping change those statistics. The Show Up Fitness CPT is one of the fastest growing PT certifications in the world with partnerships with over 500-gyms including Life Time Fitness, Equinox, Genesis, EoS, and numerous other elite partnerships.This podcast focuses on refining trade, business, and people skills to help trainers excel in the fitness industry. Discover effective c...
Why Trainers Struggle With Sales — And How to Fix It
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The hidden truth behind successful personal training isn't just exercise knowledge—it's mastering the art of sales. After surveying countless fitness professionals about why trainers quit the industry, one answer stood out: the inability to sell their services effectively.
Most trainers make critical mistakes during the sales process. They talk excessively when they should be listening, make conversations self-centered rather than client-focused, and struggle to convey their true value. The result? Potential clients walking away with "I'll think about it" instead of...
How to program for an elderly client (70+ yrs young)
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Falls among the elderly cost our healthcare system over $50 billion annually—a staggering figure made even more heartbreaking when you realize many are preventable through proper strength training. Yet the fitness industry continues pushing ineffective "gentle" approaches that fail to provide adequate stimulus for meaningful adaptation.
This episode dismantles outdated training myths for older adults and presents a comprehensive framework for designing strength programs that truly address the physiological changes of aging: sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) and dynopenia (loss of po...
From NFL Punter to Elite Personal Trainer w/ Jake Schum
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Ever wonder what happens when a professional athlete's career ends? Jake Schum's remarkable journey from NFL punter to elite fitness coach offers a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.
Jake takes us through his winding path to professional football—starting with soccer, transitioning to football, walking on at University at Buffalo, and eventually earning spots with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. The rarity of NFL punting positions (just 32 in the world) meant constant co...
INDIA - From Engineer to Teacher of Personal Trainers
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Show Up Fitness is launching our NEW podcast with IG D_fit_man director of India operations & education, Devang. Anytime you see INDIA, these podcasts will be specific to the 28 States in India.
Still a great podcast for EVERYONE, but focused on the 1.4 billion friends in India.Â
What does it take to leave a conventional path and build something meaningful in the fitness industry? In this revealing debut episode of the Show of Fitness India podcast, host Devang Borda s...
NASM EXAM CHEAT SHEET | TUTOR SESSION W/ SUF 5,200 SUCCESSFULLY PASSED NASM CPT
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Ready to crack the code on passing your NASM exam? This episode delivers the blueprint that's helped over 5,200 people achieve certification success with a 100% pass rate for those who r...
RP Diet App w/ CEO Nick Shaw | Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength)
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Renaissance Periodization, CEO Nick Shaw.
What happens when you combine a PhD in exercise science with practical bodybuilding experience and build it into a multi-million dollar fitness empire? Nick Shaw, co-founder of RP Strength, reveals the fascinating journey from basement workouts with sand weights to creating apps that help millions of people transform their physiques. We explore the revolutionary RP Diet Coach app that shifts nutrition coaching from reactive food logging to proactive meal planning, making it easier for busy professionals...
How to Launch an Online Fitness Business
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Ready to transform your personal training knowledge into a thriving online business? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential steps that separate successful online coaches from those who struggle to gain traction.
The fitness industry has become increasingly saturated with trainers offering generic workout plans, but the real opportunity lies in creating personalized experiences that AI simply cannot replicate. We dive deep into the critical foundation every online fitness business needs - from selecting the perfect domain name and establishing proper...
Ep. 240 Bio-Energetics w/ Dr. Jacob Goodin | CSCS Accelerator
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Ever feel overwhelmed by energy systems, wondering why your clients need to know about ATP or glycolysis? Dr. Jacob Goodin cuts through the complexity to reveal how bioenergetics knowledge transforms your coaching from guesswork to precision-guided results.
The conversation begins with a clear breakdown of our three energy systems: the phosphagen system (lightning-fast but brief), glycolytic system (moderate speed and capacity), and oxidative system (slow but virtually unlimited). Dr. Goodin...
The DEATH of ONLINE Personal Trainers | AI Predictions
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The fitness industry is on the brink of a massive transformation, and artificial intelligence will be the catalyst. Drawing from twenty years of experience as a trainer and gym owner, I'm making a bold prediction: AI will eliminate more personal training jobs than COVID did in 2020, when over 20% of gyms closed permanently and 1.4 million fitness jobs disappeared.
This technological revolution will expose a harsh truth about our industry – most trainers lack the fundamental skills needed for long-term success. With 90% of textbook-certified tr...
Dr. Pat Davidson Mastering Athletic Patterns
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Dr. Pat Davidson reveals a revolutionary approach to understanding human movement through an evolutionary lens on this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast. Rather than treating exercises as arbitrary selections, Davidson presents his comprehensive seven-pillar model that creates a systematic, logical progression for any movement pattern – from the most basic to the most advanced.
Davidson begins by cutting through fitness industry nonsense, explaining that personal training success requires strength in three areas: aesthetics (how you look), personality/charisma, and technical kn...
How to make $15,000 as a Personal Trainer w/ Poojan & Shah Athletics in PA
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What does it take to triple your personal training rates and build a six-figure fitness business in just 18 months? Poojan's journey from gym trainer to thriving entrepreneur offers a masterclass in leveling up your fitness career through strategic education, powerful networking, and unwavering persistence.
Starting at just $30 per hour, Poojan now commands $100-120 per session and recently celebrated his most profitable month ever—clearing over $15,000 in June alone. The transformation wasn't magical bu...
Ep. 236 Anaheim Fit Expo GIVEAWAY w/ Coach360 CEO Kathleen Ferguson
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Share in your story to be eligible for 1 of 10 FREE Coach360 Career Lab LIVE at the Anaheim FIT Expo in CA. Tickets get you access to Friday's class and the 2 day Fit Expo on Saturday & Sunday August 1-3rd.Â
Have you ever wondered why so many certified personal trainers struggle to build sustainable careers despite their passion and skills? The answer might surprise you.
Kathleen, CEO and co-founder of Coach360, joins the Show Up Fitness Podcast to share her 17...
Pass NASM in 1-2 weeks w/ Vol. 2 How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer ch. 12
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"Who am I to teach somebody else?" These words from our guest Sylvina perfectly capture the paralyzing self-doubt that keeps countless passionate fitness enthusiasts from pursuing their personal training certifications. Her story is both relatable and inspiring - after experiencing a personal transformation with her own trainer, she felt called to help other women discover the life-changing benefits of strength training. But there was a problem: the intimidating NASM textbook sat on her shelf for nearly three years while imposter syndrome kept her...
Becoming a trainer in your 40's w/ Michelle | From Medical Field to Fitness Entrepreneur
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What does it take to leave behind a 20-year healthcare career and build a thriving fitness business? Meet Michelle Smith, who took the leap from medical professional to gym owner and never looked back.
Michelle's journey begins with a whisper—literally. While running one day, she heard a voice saying "you've got three years," which became her timeline to transition away from a healthcare job she'd grown to dislike. Starting with just three clients in her basement, Michelle built a foundation th...
What Every Personal Trainer Needs to Know About Legal Protection
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Professor Barabara Zabawa owner of wellnesslaw.com and author of
Quick & Easy Wellness Law: "No Fluff" Answers to Wellness Practitioners' Most Common Legal Questions & Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals
What's the real difference between certification and licensure? Can a waiver actually protect you from liability? Where exactly is the line between personal training and physical therapy? These are the critical questions facing fitness professionals in what legal expert Barbara Zabawa calls "the Wild West"...
Become A Personal Trainer India Gujarat w/ Teacher of Trainers Devang
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The fitness industry struggles with a respect problem. Whether in the United States or India, personal trainers often fight an uphill battle against stigmas that minimize their profession as "just a side hustle" rather than a legitimate career path. This eye-opening conversation with Devang, a fitness instructor from Gujarat, India, reveals surprising parallels in the challenges trainers face worldwide—and actionable strategies to overcome them.
Devang shares his journey from engineering student to fitness pr...
$1.4m Trainer Lawsuit: Why PT assessments are so important
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What happens when a trainer skips proper assessment and puts a client with previous back surgery through burpees, jumping jacks, and speed deadlifts? A $1.4 million lawsuit and a powerful lesson for every fitness professional.
The landmark case of Baldy-Perry versus Kaifus exposes the dangers of negligence in personal training and why proper assessment protocols are non-negotiable. This eye-opening discussion dives into the court findings that held a trainer accountable for failing to evaluate fitness levels, implement safe exercises, and consider prior...
Hip Pain Explained: FAI w/ DPT Coleman
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Doc Coleman, a physical therapist specializing in athletic rehabilitation, takes us deep into the misunderstood world of hip pain—specifically femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). This condition affects countless young athletes but is frequently misdiagnosed as simple IT band tightness or dismissed because of the misconception that hip problems only affect older adults.
With surgical precision, Doc Coleman breaks down the anatomy of hip impingement, explaining how bony buildups on either the femur (cam) or pelvis (pincer) create friction that can damage th...
From NASCAR to Independent Personal Trainer Cody in North Carolina
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Ep. 229 Muscle Contractions: Pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/SUF
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Need to pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/NSCA/SUF, master muscle contractions. Everything isotonic, isometric, isokinectic. Become a successful personal trainer by reading chapter 12 How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 to pass in 30-days
Muscular contractions form the foundation of all human movement, yet many trainers struggle to translate this science from certification textbooks into effective client programs. In this comprehensive breakdown, we demystify the three primary types of muscular contractions—isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic—and explain precisely how understanding each...
How to train a client who had Rhabdomyolysis
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The fitness industry has a dark secret that qualified trainers need to address head-on: exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. This potentially life-threatening condition, once primarily associated with catastrophic events or extreme military training, has become disturbingly common in regular gym settings due to unqualified trainers pushing clients too hard, too fast.
This eye-opening episode tackles a real case study of a 38-year-old client who developed rhabdomyolysis after just her second session with a previous trainer. What should have been a routine workout turned into...
Mastering Macro Math: A Trainer's Guide to Becoming A Nutrition Coach
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Transforming your clients' nutrition habits requires more than just telling them to "eat more protein" or "cut the carbs." As fitness professionals, we need to understand the science behind macro calculations while recognizing the psychological factors that make or break dietary adherence.
This episode dives deep into a practical case study of a 191-pound male consuming 3,600 calories daily—walking you through exactly how to calculate macronutrients, create sustainable de...
Ep. 226 (India) Passion meets Profession w/ Shubh Hamirwasia from Maharashtra
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Shubh Hamirwasia IG: Kaaffi_shubh from Maharashtra India.Â
Transform your career as a personal trainer in India. Become a certified personal trainer with Show Up Fitness CPT recognized globally.Â
Ever wondered how a personal struggle with weight could transform into a thriving fitness career? Meet Shubh, who turned his experience as an overweight teenager into a powerful platform for helping others in India navigate their fitness journeys.
Shubh's story begins at 16 when a Les Mills instructor saw po...
Ep. 225 Should you WORKOUT when your SICK
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Navigating the delicate balance between consistency and recovery is essential for every fitness enthusiast. Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to push through a workout while feeling under the weather? This episode provides clarity on this common dilemma by exploring the science-backed "neck rule" that helps determine when exercise might help versus when it could harm your recovery.
We dive into fascinating immune system science, revealing how your body becomes temporarily vulnerable after intense exercise—a phenomenon so significant that el...
Dr. Farnsworth Overcoming A Torn Achilles / Achilles Injuries
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Dr. Justin Farnsworth turns conventional wisdom about Achilles tendon injuries upside down in this eye-opening conversation about prevention, rehabilitation, and performance training. With recent high-profile NBA Achilles injuries making headlines, his practical, evidence-based approach offers a refreshing perspective for trainers and athletes alike.
"Anyone selling you an injury prevention program is a snake oil salesman," states Dr. Farnsworth, explaining that while we can't prevent injuries entirely, we can implement smart strategies to build resilience. Drawing...
14 Yr old girl basketball workout | Needs analysis for basketball programming
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Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective training program for a young athlete? This episode dives deep into designing a comprehensive workout regimen specifically tailored for a 14-year-old female basketball player, revealing the science, psychology, and practical considerations that elite trainers use.
We break down the essential components of athletic development, starting with a thorough needs analysis that examines movement patterns, physiological demands, and injury prevention strategies. You'll discover why basketball relies on specific energy systems (60% ATP-PCR, 20% glycolysis, 20% oxidative) and...
AVM Stroke (Arteriovenous Malformation) How to train a client who had a stroke
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IG: Stroke_riser21 The boundary between certified and qualified trainers becomes starkly apparent when working with clients who have complex medical conditions. Through the journey of Jimmy, a stroke survivor with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), we examine the critical approach qualified trainers must take when designing rehabilitation programs.
Jimmy's story is particularly powerful—once a Division I baseball player throwing 90+ mph fastballs, he experienced a hemorrhagic stroke during exercise when his "ticking time bomb" AVM ruptured. After emergency brain surgery and months of...
How to write a book w/ Trainer David from Kansas
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Why do 90% of personal trainers fail within their first year? This eye-opening conversation with David, a successful trainer from Wichita, Kansas, exposes the critical gaps in traditional fitness education that leave new trainers unprepared for real-world success.
David shares his journey from YMCA trainer to business owner, revealing how the repetitions he gained working with diverse clients proved far more valuable than any certification. "I've never met a trainer who contributes their success to their baseline certification," he notes, highlighting the...
The BEST way to sell coaching / training
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Ever wonder why 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year? The answer lies not in their fitness knowledge but in their approach to sales. This eye-opening episode dismantles the myth that great trainers don't need to be salespeople and reveals why embracing your role in sales is essential for career longevity.
Through engaging stories and practical examples, we explore the Four C's framework that transforms awkward sales conversations into authentic value propositions: Competence in your craft, Confidence in your delivery...
Lower Crossed Syndrome / Knee Valgus Pass NASM / ACE in 30-Days
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The fitness industry harbors a dirty secret that's costing aspiring trainers their careers: certification doesn't equal qualification. This revealing episode cuts through the smoke and mirrors of personal training certifications to expose why 90% of trainers quit within their first year.
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Equinox Interview Process (Phone): Get Hired At Equinox w/ SUF-CPT
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How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol 2, Chapter 5 is dedicated to helping people get hired at Equinox and Life Time. Mijoia is looking to get hired at the Berkeley Equinox. This podcast will help her build confidence, review her elevator speech, and land her dream job as a QUALIFIED Certified Personal Trainer w/ the BEST personal training certification in fitness, SUF-CPT.
Landing a trainer position at elite gyms like Equinox isn't just about having a certification—it's about demonstrating you're th...
How to train a client w/ Osteoporosis | Become a Trainer in Santa Monica / Atlanta
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Your bones are constantly changing. Beneath the surface, specialized cells called osteoblasts build up bone tissue while osteoclasts break it down. This delicate balance shifts as we age, with breakdown eventually outpacing construction—especially in women after menopause when estrogen production decreases. The result? Weakened bones vulnerable to fractures that can dramatically reduce quality and length of life.
The good news? Osteoporosis is 100% reversible. But not through the gentle exercise most people associate with bone health. True bone remodeling requires significant re...
ATLANTA Personal Training Internship SUF-CPT June 9th | SWIFT May 2025
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Do you live in Georgia or on the east coast? SUF-CPT and 2-month internship is now being offered at Stbil Fit Life with SUF instructor Josh Ortiz and wife Ki. You will become an ELITE trainer within 2-months with job placement at the best gyms in the world!
Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a thriving career? This episode dives deep into the SWIFT analysis framework that's revolutionizing how personal trainers build sustainable, six-figure businesses without burnout.
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Ep. 215 Back Pain: Case Examples FLEXION / EXTENSION INTOLERANT
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Battling low back discomfort doesn't have to mean the end of your training career or active lifestyle. This eye-opening episode tackles the pervasive problem of back pain—affecting a staggering 80% of the po...
NASM vs ACE vs ISSA: What’s The EASIEST Personal Training Certifications
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The easy way, textbook certs: NASM/ACE/ISSA.
The QUALIFIED WAY: NSCA, ACSM, SUF-CPT.
Hands-on learning > specializations.
Get a DPT & RD on your team.
Master the fundamentals of movement, anatomy, sales, and assessments.
Ever wonder why so many certified personal trainers struggle or quit within their first year? The answer lies in a startling disconnect between certification marketing and real-world preparation.
Across the fitness landscape, aspiring trainers face a critical choice – pu...
Functional Neurological Disorder | How to design a fitness program
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Qualifying yourself as a professional personal trainer means going beyond basic certifications when working with clients who have complex conditions like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This episode breaks down exactly how to establish yourself as a trusted fitness professional within the medical community while designing effective programs for clients with neurological challenges.
When working with clients who have medical conditions, your first move should always be reaching out directly...
4-Reasons Why 90% of Personal Trainers Quit Within a Year
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The fitness industry harbors a shocking statistic - 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year. In this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into why this happens and how aspiring trainers can avoid this fate by taking a radically different approach to building their careers.
We expose the fundamental flaws in the traditional path most trainers take: getting a textbook certification that requires minimal knowledge, seeking "experience" at low-tier gyms without proper mentorship, failing to master anatomy and movement fundamentals...
Must-Read Books for Personal Trainers | Best Books to Read
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Discover the top books for personal trainers to read like Grit, How to win friends and influence people, How to Become A Successful Personal TRainer and many more.
Reading might be the most underrated skill for personal trainers looking to elevate their careers above the 90% who quit within their first year. While most fitness professionals obsess over certification acronyms, the truly successful ones are quietly building their intellectual foundation through consistent, deliberate reading habits.
The contrast is striking. Picture...
Ep. 210 LIVE SF - Equinox vs. Life Time Fitness Which is a better gym for Personal Trainers?
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Choosing the right gym environment can make or break your personal training career. After visiting nearly 50% of all Equinox locations and 15 Lifetime facilities across the country, I've gained unique insights into which premium fitness giant might offer the better path for ambitious trainers.
The differences are striking. While Equinox offers brand prestige and exclusivity, they cap trainer rates around $175/hour regardless of experience or demand. Lifetime, with their expansive facilities featuring everything from water slides to extensive wellness areas, allows trainers...
Glucose Tablets: The MOST important thing personal trainers should carry at ALL TIMES
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Glucose tablets—the one essential item every personal trainer should carry at all times. This seemingly simple tool can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency.Â
In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into real-life scenarios where client safety was compromised when blood glucose levels plummeted during workouts. From Will, who nearly passed out after a night of drinking and insufficient sleep, to a 250-pound student who lost consciousness completely, these stories highlight the critical importance of...
