How do I know I’m getting it “right” when it comes to programming???

I hear this so much! And I get it!

You get taught the principles but how do you go from principles to practical application?

I’ve got you!

In this episode I talk all about…

• Fear of not being “good” at programming
• Some of the missing links that have left you feeling that way
• Why we need to shift the conversation to… “how do I make my programming more effective?”
• And then I detail 2 AWESOME tools to help you determine if what you are programming is going to help you get your clients to their goals

This one is super actionable!!!

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Michelle Farrell, whose path to becoming a coach included eye opening MLM experiences and a "non-traditional" path, is dedicated to creating coaching spaces for the folks who often get left out. She is consciously providing her clients with a safe, shame-free environment and the tools to decipher fitness and nutrition language to make decisions that align with their own personal values.

In this episode Michelle is gracious enough to share…

• how her fitness journey started
• how her professional background in education has informed her coaching
• her own hesitancy about asserting herself as a coach 
• creating strength coaching programs (with her business partner) for women approaching or experiencing menopause
• intentionally coaching without before or after headless belly pics
• meeting clients where they are and providing them with the information to make decisions for themselves
• bucking the idea of what a trainer has to be

And so much more!!!!

A must listen for coaches who want to create a business on their terms and foster an inclusive strength environment!

Find Michelle on Instagram @straight_up_strong and @_michelle_farrell
or these sites…
Straightupstrong.com
Michellefarrellfitness.com
and on their Youtube page!

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When it comes to streamlining your consultation and programming process, identifying some key "types" of clients that you are sure to see in the gym can save you time and energy and help you fill your training schedule.

In this episode, I identify 4 types of clients that seek out personal training and what you can do to meet their specific needs/goals. Become a pro at spotting them, wow-ing them in a consultation and complimentary session, and then writing a killer program specifically crafted to get them their results.

Don't miss this one as it's full of super practical advice you can start using today!

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True ownership of concepts, ideas, and principles means you can simplify them. You can synthesize all the information, boil it down to its essence, and then communicate it clearly without a lot of excess jargon.

This episode is all about doing just that!

I chat about...

- Creating your own unique training philosophy (borrowing first) and then using it as the most powerful tool for communicating value in the sales process

-Challenging yourself to pair down the excess filler when it comes to programming and focus on what the essentials are so you can get really good at them and get clear on your why

- Learning how to simplify big training concepts when it's time to communicate with clients

Give it a listen and let me know what you think!



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A crash course in aerial coaching and so much more with Jessica John!!

In this episode Jessica breaks it all down…

-her unique origin story that interestingly enough began all the way back in a health club at a very young age

-what it means to train for circus arts and to be an aerial athlete (she had to educate me!)

-how she emphasizes strength work with her clients (often pushing against the assumption that it isn’t really necessary in the field)

-how she emphasizes recovery and reducing excess volume in her clients’ training schedules

-how fear plays an important role for aerialists

-her own move to coaching athletes before she was “ready”

-her quest to provide better mentorship/education for other aerial coaches in what is often a nebulous professional development path

-plus more!!!

There is so 👏🏻  much 👏🏻  great 👏🏻  crossover 👏🏻  when it comes to applying Jessica’s expertise to personal training. Be sure to give this one a listen!!!

Check out Circus Mobility on Instagram: @circusmobility

Work with Circus Mobility: circusmobility.com

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Even though January is typically a huge month for the wellness industry  (buying gym memberships, equipment, and workout clothes) because many people have renewed or new fitness goals this doesn’t always translate to a big boom for your personal training business! In this episode, I talk about why people don’t always think they need/want a personal trainer at the very beginning of the year and when and why they might discover they do (hint- it isn't too far off). I also give you some things you can focus on in January to make the most of the available time and prep ahead for the onslaught of prospective clients who will be looking for help in a few weeks. 

Set the tone for your year by being proactive in January and don’t stress if the new clients aren’t banging down the door. They are coming!

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When you are a new trainer it can feel intimidating to set boundaries; have you earned the right? Simply put, yes.

Boundaries when it comes to your availability, your extra efforts, and your attention are essential to ensure you can sustain your career and ENJOY it. And while you may need to be willing to work more and hustle harder at the start of building your training business, you still need to (and get to) create boundaries.

In this episode I talk about ways you can create clear and effective boundaries in your scheduling, email and text communication, supplementary services (like homework for clients), and with your client relationships. Explicitly delineating these boundaries can help you build rich relationships with your clients while maintaining professionalism, provide you with breaks from "always" working, and keep you engaged and excited for a long career.

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Training = Programming!

If you want to be a great trainer you need to program. One-off workouts don’t cut it!

In this episode I talk about the benefits of writing programs and approaching your clients’ success in a systematic way. I also break down why programs don’t have to be boring or inflexible. And I don’t leave you hanging! I give you suggestions for getting better at writing programs right now!!

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You could sit around talking calories in turkey or you could be a more impactful coach!

Yes, tactical nutrition and exercise advice has a place but every single thing your client sees about fitness and nutrition over the next six weeks is going to be about “navigating the holidays”. 

The trainer who is proactive and sees beyond this moment to help their clients approach health and fitness in a sustainable way YEAR-ROUND is gonna have a leg up and I talk about how to do that in this episode!

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Your client is struggling to squat... what do you do?

Trainers are movement mechanics. Much like a car mechanic, they see a problem/dysfunction (I like to think of these as roadblocks) and then they determine a solution and get to work. Trainers need to be able to determine the SOURCE of the roadblock and then apply an intervention that will actually elicit change. The challenge is that troubleshooting movement roadblocks really isn't covered in most personal training certifications and it is simply a non-negotiable skill to excel in this field.

In this episode, I detail the three big categories of potential roadblocks (Structural/anatomical, Tissue, Motor learning/Neuromuscular), some examples, and the kinds of interventions you would use to address these. These will help you take the guesswork out of programming for your client and help you get them to their goals faster.

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*In this episode I reference episode 23, listen here. 

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