How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode, we discuss Jordan being in his olive oil era, how male hormones change when their wife is pregnant, the meaning of life, 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.com

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-J & M

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike has been feeling low-T, high-E lately

(02:57) — Male hormone changes during a household pregnancy

(10:05) — Is there a link between testosterone levels & the gender of a child?

(14:50) — TV & movie recommendations (& don't you EVER equate Gossip Girl to One Tree Hill)

(24:07) — "Granola lifestyle" hypocrisy

(26:15) — Jordan is in his olive oil era

(34:18) — Balancing effectiveness vs enjoyment—when to tell a client no

(43:38) — Finding meaning in life

(51:47) — Why people care more about aesthetics rather than health (or do they?)

(59:30) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)

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In this episode, we discuss the nonsense happening at Harvard, the power of nostalgia, why food restriction isn’t all bad, biggest regrets, 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.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wh0Ul0hp0jk

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike needs more vitamin D in his life

(03:26) — Homeschooling & the shortcomings of the public school system

(08:09) — Mike's interesting gym experience

(10:40) — The power of nostalgia

(12:05) — Consumerism & the psychology behind impulse buying

(17:29) — Why food restriction isn't all bad

(32:42) — Temptation & spiritual growth

(36:36) — How wild were Jordan's anonymous Q&As?

(37:31) — Adding extra exercises to workout programs

(39:33) — GLP-1s, muscle loss, & creatine

(44:56) — Our favorite protein sources

(46:26) — My coach won't bill me... What should I do?

(47:51) — Our biggest regrets

(57:29) — The Harvard situation

(1:02:30) — Wrap-up

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

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In this episode, we discuss the harsh truth about building your online fitness business, degenerate OnlyFans behavior, toes-to-bar ab exercises, butthole sunning, 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.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg9Dpgn9CuI

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The harsh truth about building your online fitness business

(13:34) — Degenerate OnlyFans behavior

(26:30) — Which is better: higher 'clean' calories, or lower-calorie 'crap'?

(36:53) — More unpopular advice for building your online fitness business

(43:01) — The politics of health

(48:50) — Why it's so important to put your content out there—even if you feel like you're "not ready"

(51:13) — Tanning your butthole

(57:37) — Our thoughts on toes-to-bar

(1:00:27) — Keep an eye out for a Mentorship sale SOON (join our email list to hear when it's live)

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

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Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the very unpopular truth about high rep training, whether or not people actually understand tariffs, social media for kids, 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.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mh7k2HNGRok

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Happy birthday to Mike!

(01:29) — It's not an "obsession" to want to move your body and feel good

(09:07) — Generational differences in dating & social behavior

(10:32) — How old should kids be before they're allowed to use social media?

(15:58) — Grok still reigns supreme

(17:49) — Jordan's faulty palate

(22:02) — The TRUTH about high rep training

(31:03) — Jordan has been getting a little TOO into his workouts for kids

(33:51) — How to handle eating out for a weekly family dinner

(35:25) — The solution to "skinny fat"

(40:26) — Smart watch metrics worth tracking

(48:39) — Does anyone *actually* understand tariffs? (the answer is no)

(58:25) — Wrap-up

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

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

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In this episode, we argue over a huge food stamp controversy, being a "skinny queen," heated marriage disputes, 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.com

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-J & M

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

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Another day, another Twitter deletion for Mike...

(02:20) — Being a "skinny queen"

(12:24) — How to keep clients challenged & engaged

(18:08) — Should food stamps disallow "junk food" purchases?

(32:12) — It's time for gyms to rethink compensation for personal trainers

(45:41) — When to kill the cash cow

(50:38) — Wrap-up

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

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

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the era of being neurodivergent, the causes and effects of pornography, and being a father.

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/l0_HX8B87P0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Cold email spam is getting out of hand...

(02:23) — Managing audience feedback & the balance between authenticity & popularity

(11:23) — Fitness benchmarks for busy adults

(17:47) — The Neurodivergent Era: the effects of rampant overdiagnosis by the medical community

(25:38) — Hypnosis for weight loss?

(28:12) — Is ab work overrated?

(36:59) — The complexities of pornography & its impact on society & relationships

(42:40) — An interesting parallel between parenting & coaching

(44:30) — Wrap-up

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

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Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss RFK JR's meal at Steak 'n Shake, our biggest business regrets, and what we recommend a mother do whose child ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party.

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/inKzHdswN_Q

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Undisclosed locations, nutrition on the road, & Core Power stories

(06:22) — Bottled water, reverse osmosis, & microplastics in your balls

(10:23) — Grok vs ChatGPT, brain implants, & rebelling against social media

(19:59) — Jordan's plan to ditch social media

(23:57) — Shoutout John Arnold

(24:19) — RFK Jr ate fries at Steak 'N Shake...

(31:37) — So, your kid ate 5 cupcakes at a birthday party...

(37:56) — Our favorite books of all time

(39:53) — Things we're glad we did (or didn't do) in business

(47:01) — Wrap-up

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

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Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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In this episode, we discuss who should and should NOT be using GLP-1s, high frequency exercise, why you need to stop watching the news, 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.com

Thank you!

-J & M

I quit the news and it saved my mental health - https://youtu.be/P4ZzAQSC5w4

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEDEfn7DeeY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Monster Energy, Mike's trip to Dallas, & the new IG Growth Guide 2.0

(04:37) — We NEED to move more as a society (the importance of daily movement)

(14:23) — Sports betting has gotten out of control (& it's incredibly dangerous)

(24:13) — STOP watching the news

(27:09) — The impact of algorithms on new consumption (& biases)

(35:07) — Minnesota high school hockey is no joke

(39:27) — GLP-1s: Who should and should NOT take them

(56:22) — The importance of building healthy habits BEYOND the medication

(1:01:44) — Wrap-up

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

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Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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In this episode, we use ChatGPT to create our discussion and we talk about insane tactics people use to improve their physique, mental health, bringing back 'no pain, no gain', calling out fitness gurus, 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.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PuR1D-mMiUY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We're getting PEAK Mike today

(01:17) — Navigating information accuracy in AI & the role of AI in content creation

(09:20) — Is "no pain, no gain" more harmful than helpful?

(18:12) — Does the extreme focus on aesthetics undermine the true purpose of improving fitness?

(24:26) — Insecurities, the illusion of attractiveness, & the dangers of constantly seeking the approval of others

(38:45) — Should we start calling out fitness professionals & dangerous fads?

(41:15) — Do "healthy" snacks lead to a false sense of security?

(46:23) — Reflecting on the past & current online landscapes & the role social media plays in our mental health

(58:21) — Wrap-up

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

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

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss the brand new and updated Instagram Growth Guide inside The Fitness Business Mentorship, as well as important strategies for you to use to grow your audience and business on Instagram in 2025.

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

What Do You Want to Want: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-do-you-want-to-want/

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

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is BACK on social media (as a consumer) & Jordan is in his new house

(04:37) — How Instagram has evolved over the years

(11:29) — How to be successful on Instagram TODAY

(17:32) — Mike's travel is going to be slowing down soon...

(21:35) — The Gulf of America, political relations, & our future AI overlords

(27:40) — How we plan our social media

(34:13) — What do you WANT to want?

(49:20) — Should you track collagen?

(50:20) — Adventures in home ownership

(54:02) — Microplastics, ice baths, & honesty in scientific claims

(58:29) — Wrap-up

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

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

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

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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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt