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How To Become A Personal Trainer

How To Become A Personal Trainer

By: Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
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Practical tips to help you become a better coach so you can help more people.Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • The Top 20 Shoulder Exercises Ranked S to F Tier
    Feb 3 2026

    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 info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

    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: david@inpostmedia.com


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    44 mins
  • The Top 20(ish) Ab Exercises Ranked S to F Tier
    Jan 27 2026

    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 info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

    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: david@inpostmedia.com


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    50 mins
  • The New Food Pyramid vs. The Old MyPlate
    Jan 20 2026

    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 info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

    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: david@inpostmedia.com


    © 2026 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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    49 mins
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