How To Become A Personal Trainer

How To Become A Personal Trainer

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How To Become A Personal Trainer episodes

  • The Top 21 Hamstring Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 21 hamstring exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FWnz3FgA5_Y


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Always beware of bad beet juice

    (00:50) — Ranking the top 21 hamstring exercises (S to F tier)

    (44:27) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    45 min
  • The Top 21 Quad Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 21 quad exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xlNLt87ip0M


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Mike's in Las Vegas, baby

    (02:13) — Toddler sleep regressions, peptides for sleep, & why Jordan hates naps

    (10:35) — Ranking the top 21 quad exercises (S to F tier)

    (58:02) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min
  • The Top 22 Triceps Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 22 triceps exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l2c4TFC6nvw


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Killer allergies & extreme restlessness

    (03:05) — Ranking the top 22 triceps exercises (S to F tier)

    (31:26) — A brief intermission to talk about why AI isn't coming for our jobs (as personal trainers) yet

    (38:59) — Back to the rankings

    (55:05) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    56 min
  • The Top 37 Back Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 37 back exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0jQDB5XNJnE


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — How Mike SHOCKED Jordan last week

    (03:28) — The REAL value of joining the Mentorship (+ new courses coming soon)

    (05:28) — A quick social media strategy for online coaches

    (09:42) — Ranking the top 37 back exercises (S to F tier)

    (1:00:14) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Top 20 Shoulder Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 20 shoulder exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P5Q_Z60vFIU


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — It turns out protein pop tarts are AMAZING

    (01:45) — Jordan's recent injury scare (the power of your mind)

    (06:08) — Ranking the top 20 shoulder exercises (S to F tier)

    (43:33) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    45 min
  • The Top 20(ish) Ab Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 20(ish) ab exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MR4Pf0YLYGM


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Undisclosed locations, Jewish jokes, & coin flips for content

    (03:40) — Obnoxious comments & Mike's best golf game of the year

    (05:40) — The realities of breaking into the fitness industry (& building a business)

    (16:20) — Ranking the top 20(ish) ab exercises (S to F tier)

    (49:27) — Thanks for listening!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    51 min
  • The New Food Pyramid vs. The Old MyPlate

    In this episode, we do a side-by-side comparison of the new food pyramid vs the old MyPlate and discuss each of their pros and cons.


    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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T1dhQdaE2Zc


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Another week, still sick...

    (04:21) — Mike's big nutrition goal for 2026

    (09:59) — Jordan's plans for the year

    (15:23) — Where our morals *actually* come from (& why we're so divided)

    (21:16) — Mike's journey through the Bible continues

    (24:06) — Breaking down the NEW Food Pyramid - the good, the bad, how it compares to MyPlate, and more

    (48:26) — Wrap-up


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    50 min
  • The Top 22 Glute Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 22 glute exercises 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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o3e4axyRPoM


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Welcome to 2026, baby!

    (01:31) — Minnesota state taxes (& fraud) are OUT OF CONTROL

    (12:56) — The insane rise of peptides in the fitness industry

    (21:04) — Ranking the top 22 glute exercises (S to F tier)

    (1:04:53) — Wrap-up


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    1 hr 6 min
  • The Top 20 Biceps Exercises Ranked S to F Tier

    In this episode, we rank the top 20 biceps exercises from S to F tier. Mike also gets called by a plumber, literally, four times in a row and loses his mind in a fit of pure rage.


    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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VMyNpfMR_mE


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Mike has gotten OUT of Benghazi

    (01:07) — We're coming in with a *real* hot take

    (04:22) — Jacob and Esau, the Old Testament, & happiness vs contentment

    (08:20) — We've received some feedback on our Mentorship pricing...

    (10:03) — An amazing upper back exercise

    (13:39) — Checking in on Jordan's hand-growth goals

    (15:51) — Balancing life, training, and sleep

    (17:20) — A brief interruption for a fit of pure rage...

    (20:20) — Back to balancing life, training, and sleep

    (26:17) — Ranking the top 20 biceps exercises (S to F tier)

    (58:15) — We'll see you in the new year!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    59 min
  • Workout Programs: Ranked From Best-to-Worst

    In this episode, we are back to fitness content ranking the most popular workout program designs from best to worst.


    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.com


    Thank you!

    -J & M


    WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J8dtWap0fDo


    TIMESTAMPS:

    (00:00) — Intro

    (00:11) — Hydration levels & undisclosed locations

    (01:35) — Mike's Iron Man streak is officially OVER

    (06:10) — A frightening marker for society

    (11:59) — Jordan's catching up...

    (14:19) — Training splits ranked from best to worst

    (38:04) — One of the BEST things you can do as a parent

    (43:56) — What to do when you hit the wall after newbie gains

    (44:11) — Advice for nervous soon-to-be fathers

    (46:00) — Sleep training that really works

    (46:27) — Thanks for listening! We hope you have an amazing holiday!


    You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


    Follow the show on social:

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast


    Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

    Check out our book 'Eat It!' at https://www.amazon.com/Eat-It/dp/0008543046

    If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

    If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.


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    Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: [email protected]


    © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

    48 min

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