Full-service transformation coach Aram Grigorian discusses training, nutrition and the mindset required to tie it all together. 

In the first video episode of the Strength Coach Podcast (after 18 years!), Aram joins Anthony Renna to talk about challenges and solutions when coaching clients on weight loss and building healthier lifestyles.

We do a deep dive into performance, resilience, and personal growth strategies for fitness professionals. Aram is the founder of the ⁠Real Coaches Summit⁠ (⁠https://www.realcoachessummit2023.com⁠) coming up in Las Vegas in April and we will get an overview of what's happening there.Check out ⁠Perform Better⁠ (https://www.performbetter.com) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - First Video Episode

02:53 - Aram Grigorian Interview

14:36 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

18:03 - Dealing with Closed Doors

20:40 - Do we need to be chefs?

23:40 - Food Industry Influence on Eating Habits

28:54 - Replacing Bad Habits with Good Ones

31:51 - Is Tracking Your Progress Too Complicated?

34:50 - Overcoming Initial Overwhelm

35:09 - Approaching Unsupportive Partners

39:34 - Taking Responsibility and Accountability

46:10 - Fear of Judgment from Others

50:33 - Understanding Mortality Rates

52:49 - Releasing Expectations for Growth

54:05 - Self-Care as a Personal Responsibility

57:42 - Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Destination

59:55 - Importance of Continuing Education

01:01:40 - The Real Coaches Summit Overview

01:06:35 - Networking and Building Connections

01:08:14 - Significance of Networking

01:11:34 - Real Coaches Summit Highlights

01:17:46 - RCS Lineup Details

01:22:00 - Thank You and Closing Remarks

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We spoke about:

• The problem with Romanian Deadlifts
• Progressing the SLDL
• Warm up differences between adults and athletes
• Force System updates at MBSC

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Jonathan Goodman, creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the Obvious Choice podcast

Author, "The Obvious Choice: Timeless lessons on Success, Profit and Finding Your Way"

We spoke about:

• How he lost is way after COVID
• How he came back to build a better life
• Why content is an overrated way to build a business but an underrated way to learn and connect
• Why it's important to "fix what's inside your fence"
• The Obvious Choice: Timeless lessons on Success, Profit and Finding Your Way
  • Case studies
  • Stories
  • Great business ideas

We spoke about:

• His X post that stirred some controversy and why he believes adults should never touch a barbell

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We spoke about:

• Why he prefers 3x-a-week programs over 4x splits
• Why he uses more core exercises vs. stretches in hi tri-sets
• Cardiac adaptations for both weight training and aerobic training from a Dr. Howard Luks X post
• Something new or reinforced in 2024
• His biggest change of 2024

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Corey Smallwood, goPerformance and Founder of the consulting company Gyminai

We spoke about:

• An overview of ChatGPT
• Why is has seen resistance
• How can trainers and gym owners use it to help improve effeciency
• His upcoming webinar with Perform Better:
  • AI-Powered Fitness Success: Master ChatGPT To Drive Growth, Engagement, And Efficiency December 17th, 3-4:00pm EST

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We spoke about:

• Keeping an open mind
• Running vs Sprinting- sprinting athletes that don't sprint when playing
• Bench to Pull-up Standards
• Why the college recruiter should speak to the strength coach first

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Sumit talks about Prioritizing What Matters- staying away from focusing on the wrong things

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Justin Frandson, founder at Athleticism.com, author of Athleticism, founder at EMF Rocks

We spoke about:

• His definition of Athleticism
• His Whole Body Whole, Brain formula
• Understanding subtle energies of nature to optimize our health & performance 
• Getting athletes into a flow state
• Understanding brain waves
• The importance of ambidexterity

• The problem with wearables

• EMFs and how they are disrupting our endocrine system
• Much more

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We spoke about:

• Focusing on health, not health care
• The loss of power as we age
• A new term that authors want introduced- Powerpenia

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Sumit talks about Hiring: How do we identify if someone is right for our gym?

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Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing

"Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE with Vince Gabriele"

We spoke about:

1. His increased Social Media presence-
   • Why?
   • What is unused capacity?
   • When is it time to hire a team to help?
   • Serve and know your market
   • Know where your market is
   • Reaching out to them when they follow you
2. His 2024 Misogi- The Green Monster
3. Are Challenges Dead?
   • His Black Friday Sale for his 50 Strong Challenge- Check it out here
4. The upcoming Epic Fitness Business Event- The Gym Business Mania- March 7-9

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We spoke about:

• Why he apologizes to his staff often
• Similarities in Fundamental Patterns across sports
• The machine debate

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Sumit talks about a simple shift in language that can make all the difference in how your members feel about their experience, even when things go wrong

Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 

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• BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue.
• BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge!
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Ryan Van Asten, former NHL S&C, 2-time Stanley Cup winner, Director of Performance - Village Sports and X-Factory  Ryan on Instagram

We spoke about:

• Lesson from working with Luge Athletes 
• Understanding ESD
• Is a Base Important?
• Using other tools to improve VO2 Max
• Oxygen deficit and oxygen debt how they relate to warm up and cooldown
• Differences between in-season and off-season training

• Coaching- mindset, intent, culture, and relationships

• Much more

We spoke about:

• An exercise he doesn't do enough of- Alternating Forward lunges
• Getting to 90% is harder than people think
• Getting Max Heart rate Estimates

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Sumit talks about instilling a sense of responsibility with members- with referrals, reviews, community events and even having members help ramp up new members

Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 

Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle

• BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue.
• BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge!
• BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability.

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