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Summary
In this conversation, Etienne Asselin, Ryan Taylor, and Brett Patterson discuss their backgrounds in the fitness industry and what they love about it. They highlight the concrete and direct impact they can have on people's lives through training and coaching. They also talk about the endless learning opportunities in the industry and the satisfaction of being on the cutting edge of research. They touch on the importance of education and how it can be a turning point in a trainer's career. They express their desire to make a positive impact on other fitness professionals through the Exercise Mechanic initiative. The conversation explores the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn in the fitness industry. It emphasizes the need for trainers to provide accurate information and not lead clients astray. The speakers discuss the value of admitting when you're wrong and being willing to recalibrate. They also highlight the significance of being yourself and honoring the content above ego. The conversation concludes with advice for trainers, including the importance of working in a corporate gym and taking your own training seriously.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:13 Ryan Taylor's Training Background and Passion for Education
02:56 The Appeal of the Fitness Industry
08:11 Brett Patterson's Training Background and Love for Helping People
11:05 The Excitement of Learning and Being on the Cutting Edge
14:51 The Never-Ending Journey of the Fitness Industry
19:02 The Mission of the Exercise Mechanic
22:32 Reinvigorating Trainers' Career Paths
23:31 The Influence of Negative Influence
24:28 The Importance of Truthfulness and Responsibility
28:21 Seeking Different Opinions and Holding Space for Nuance
29:44 Putting People First in Training
31:36 The Role of Nuance in the Fitness Profession
32:38 Starting in a Corporate Gym and Taking Training Seriously
35:48 Giving a Shit and Wanting to Get Better
36:58 Being Yourself and Carrying a Big Stick
38:14 Forcing Yourself to Be Creative
40:36 Honor Who You Are and Let It Rip
42:01 Being for Somebody, Not Everybody
44:29 The Possibility of a Successful Career in the Fitness Industry
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By The Exercise Mechanicwww.theexercisemechanic.com
Summary
In this conversation, Etienne Asselin, Ryan Taylor, and Brett Patterson discuss their backgrounds in the fitness industry and what they love about it. They highlight the concrete and direct impact they can have on people's lives through training and coaching. They also talk about the endless learning opportunities in the industry and the satisfaction of being on the cutting edge of research. They touch on the importance of education and how it can be a turning point in a trainer's career. They express their desire to make a positive impact on other fitness professionals through the Exercise Mechanic initiative. The conversation explores the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn in the fitness industry. It emphasizes the need for trainers to provide accurate information and not lead clients astray. The speakers discuss the value of admitting when you're wrong and being willing to recalibrate. They also highlight the significance of being yourself and honoring the content above ego. The conversation concludes with advice for trainers, including the importance of working in a corporate gym and taking your own training seriously.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:13 Ryan Taylor's Training Background and Passion for Education
02:56 The Appeal of the Fitness Industry
08:11 Brett Patterson's Training Background and Love for Helping People
11:05 The Excitement of Learning and Being on the Cutting Edge
14:51 The Never-Ending Journey of the Fitness Industry
19:02 The Mission of the Exercise Mechanic
22:32 Reinvigorating Trainers' Career Paths
23:31 The Influence of Negative Influence
24:28 The Importance of Truthfulness and Responsibility
28:21 Seeking Different Opinions and Holding Space for Nuance
29:44 Putting People First in Training
31:36 The Role of Nuance in the Fitness Profession
32:38 Starting in a Corporate Gym and Taking Training Seriously
35:48 Giving a Shit and Wanting to Get Better
36:58 Being Yourself and Carrying a Big Stick
38:14 Forcing Yourself to Be Creative
40:36 Honor Who You Are and Let It Rip
42:01 Being for Somebody, Not Everybody
44:29 The Possibility of a Successful Career in the Fitness Industry