Trainers Talking Truths

We are spending the month of September highlighting fan favorite past episodes while we record new episodes with experts in the fitness industry! Check out this one:Hugh Hanely, Chief Operating Officer at ESP Fitness and overall fitness technology expert, join Jenny and Dan to share the recipe for bringing your personal training business online.

We are spending the month of September highlighting fan favorite past episodes while we record new episodes with experts in the fitness industry! Check out this one:The popularity of bodyweight workouts skyrocketed after the start of the pandemic. Yet many people still think of them as a subpar workout option; they think lifting heavy weights is a necessary part of a challenging workout. Josh Bryant is a best-selling author, international speaker, strength coach, and ISSA course creator. His passion is to help people grow stronger both mentally and physically. In this episode, we’re talking with Josh to break down common myths surrounding bodyweight workouts and how you can progress your exercises to get the intensity and muscle growth your clients desire.To connect with Josh: Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshStrengthMethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshStrengthMethod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailhousestrong/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshstrength/

Dan and Jenny meet with the assistant director of fitness and wellness at Loyola Marymount University, Michelle Kieser and discuss the differences of Instagram and reality in the fitness and nutrition world, as well as emphasize the importance of instilling good health habits early on. Links from this episode: The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

Dan and Jenny meet with Randy Leopando to discuss the nuances of behavior as a personal trainer and how our body language impacts our personal training businesses.

Jenny and John speak to the co-founder of Saluz, Daniel Spencer. They cover his start in the health and fitness industry, his time putting together wellness retreats in Mexico, handstand workshops and more. Lastly they dive into his company Saluz, their products, and how they aim to spread positive health and vitality by connecting people to the healing power of nature and earth's nutritional and medicinal abundance.

Randy Hetrick , creator of the Suspension Trainer ®, founder of TRX, and also the Founder CEO of OutFit joins Jenny and Dan AGAIN to dive deeper into his brand Outfit and how to revolutionize your business as a certified personal trainer.

In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Tracy Markley. Tracy Markley is an international award-winning fitness specialist, the IDEA 2021 personal trainer of the year, author and educator with over 20 years of expertise. Tracy specializes in stroke recovery and biomechanics and uses this knowledge to help her clients reach their fullest potential while living with physical challenges. Links from this episode: https://thehealthandfitnessshowwithtracy.buzzsprout.com/ www.tracymarkley.comwww.tracyspersonaltraining.com www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley https://functionalaginginstitute.com/

Dan and Jenny meet with fellow ISSA team member Kurt Mangum II. They discuss how he and his wife Deanna started and built their brand Coupleyfit. The concept of their approach to physical health S.W.A.N.™ (Sleep, Water, Activity, Nutrition) is covered along with how they combine it with the mental and emotional side of health. Lastly they talk about the importance of capturing moments on social media to promote their brand and their message. Episode Links:https://coupleyfit.com/ Instagram: @coupleyfitt

In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Brian Grasso. Brian has played major roles in the fitness world for decades including founding the IYCA (International Youth Conditioning Association). These days he and his wife Carrie Campbell are well known as leaders in the world of mindset coaching and for educating thousands on the role that mindset plays in behavior change.Links from the episode:Optimism and the effect on wellbeing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/ Ben Hardy article where he states their system is the most scientifically valid mindset system: https://www.inc.com/benjamin-p-hardy/4-simple-science-backed-steps-to-endless-daily-motivation.html https://www.facebook.com/brian.grasso Work harder on yourself than you do in your business - Jim Rohn via BG

Logan Dube, Director of Education for Fitness World Canada sits down with Jenny and Dan to discuss all the ways personal trainers can expand their reach to a variety of clientele, as well.

Get the inside scoop on best practices from Austin Johnson the National Personal Trainer Manager at Gold’s Gym! Dan and Jenny get major tips and tricks surrounding growth in the personal trainer field from someone who has done it himself!

Jenny and Dan meet with the extremely impressive Will Waterman PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS, and Head of Performance and Sports Science Proteus Motion, Inc. to go over all things strength and power, and how understanding these concepts can improve your program design as a personal trainer.@Proteusmotion (Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter) www.proteusmotion.com

Jenny and Dan talk through some popular misconceptions surrounding weight loss and fat loss.

In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dr. Eric Helms. They cover his start in the fitness industry to his ascension as a well-regarded expert in the field. Then they dive into Eric’s well-researched thoughts on programming for strength and muscle gain.Links for this episode: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ https://ironculture.libsyn.com/ Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Registered Dietitians https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35141261/

Dan and Jenny meet with fellow ISSA product developer John Bauer to discuss ways to have a successful career working in health clubs.

Jenny and Dan meet with author, influencer, apparel owner, and all-around nutrition powerhouse Lacey Baier. Lacey will discuss easy, sustainable ways to meal prep, educate clients, and clean eating in a balanced way.Links from today’s episode: Cleanish: https://cleanish.com/products/30-day-healthy A Sweet Pea Chef:https://www.asweetpeachef.com/author/lacey/ Ultimate guide to meal prep containers:https://www.asweetpeachef.com/best-meal-prep-containers/ A Sweet Pea Chef Cookbook:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1624148409?tag=wwwasweetpeac-20

Jenny and Dan speak to Vivobarefoots Ben Le Vesconte about the importance of strong healthy feet and how that applies to health, limiting back and knee pain as well as how it applies to running. They also get into the educational offerings of Vivobarefoot along with the differences between the shoes people normally wear vs. the more natural minimalist footwear that Vivobarefoot provides. Links from today’s episode: www.vivobarefoot.com Vivobarefoot Fundamentals course: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/barefoot-fundamentals-course Vivobarefoot Movement Coaching course: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/barefoot-movement-coaching-course YouTube of Ben doing running analysis at Technogym (04/2017):https://youtu.be/7ZdL9vq6EF0 Research paper: “Passive hallux adduction decreases lateral plantar artery blood flow: a preliminary study of the potential influence of narrow toe box shoes” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31700547/ Barefoot walking benefits: “Walking in Minimalist Shoes Is Effective for Strengthening Foot Muscles” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30113521/ Book Recommendations! Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall The Alexander Technique: A Complete Course in How to Hold and Use Your Body for Maximum Energy by John Gray

Jenny and Dan break down even more training myths you and your clients may have heard.

Jenny and Dan Speak to Pete McCall, a well-known expert in the fitness world, about why continuing education is important and the doors it can open for fitness professionals.

Jenny and Dan meet with leading expert in the science of mindful breath Ed Harrold, to gain insight on the biological power of breath and breathing techniques to improve training results and overall health.

Jenny and Dan meet with an expert in Whole Body Electric Muscle Stimulation training, Bernard Mustafa to explore the science behind this revolutionary technology, as well as how it can benefit you and your client’s training.

Jenny and Dan discuss personal trainer income. This includes the various income streams for a trainer as well as the different levels of pay depending on experience, education, and job type.Anatomy Trains book (Anatomy Trains By Thomas W. Myers) https://www.anatomytrains.com/product/anatomy-trains-fourth-edition/Books about selling/ getting what you’re worth:Make Good Choice By Mark Zelmanov https://makegoodchoicesbook.com/Groomed for Greatness: How to Get What You’re Worth as a Fitness Professional by John Laudermilchhttps://www.amazon.com/Groomed-Greatness-Youre-Fitness-Professional-ebook/dp/B09KFYZ76V

Jenny and Dan meet with leading expert in lifestyle management Oliver Patrick, to talk about all things health and wellness from a medical and holistic perspective. They also dive into health assessment and the science of recovery!

In this episode, Dan and Jenny meet with Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, Dr Emily Splichal, to talk all things barefoot science and its role in personal training and overall physical health and fitness. They cover everything from postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, to foot to core integration, and sensory integration. Dr. Spichal is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and the CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology

Jenny and Dan talk with Brandon Daniels and John Defendis about the challenges of bodybuilding training.

In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera, Stick Mobility co-founders and uncover how Personal Trainers can best serve clients by optimizing their workouts for increased longevity.

In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Jason Stella of Lifetime Fitness to talk all things fitness industry. How can you build your career in fitness? What should individuals new to the fitness space know? They dive into this and more!

In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dr. John Rusin, author and Sports performance and injury expert who has coached some of the world's best Olympic gold medalists, NBA and MBL all-stars, and minted revolutionary practices for pain-free personal training.

Jenny and Dan meet with virtual personal training app, Flexit, founder and CEO Austin Cohen! They dive deep into the ins and outs of virtual personal training and the evolution of technology utilization by trainers and clients alike.

Dan and Jenny meet with Ian Mack from Tomahawk Science to learn all about vibration therapy and using tools like power plates to increase results for clients as a personal trainer.

Dan and Jenny meet with fellow ISSA Content Developer John Bauer who has had his hand in many areas of the personal training industry to discuss various career paths personal trainers can take.

Jenny and Dan talk with Ian O’Dwyer about mindset and self-care tissue management.

Jenny and Dan dive deep into sports nutrition! From how they fuel their own bodies for peak performance in their own respective sports, to breaking down the science of metabolism, body types, and micro and macronutrients!

Jenny and Dan break down commonly misconstrued nutrition terms and ideas. They drop the knowledge on GMOs, low-carb diets, and more.

Jenny and Dan meet with Tyrek Pratt, discussing an incredibly important topic: the intersection of physical and mental health. Moreover, how passion for this topic led to Tyrek taking an entrepreneurial jump!

Jenny and Dan meet with the creator and owner of the game-changing fitness tool and brand: TRX, Randy Hetrick who provides insight into fitness entrepreneurship through first-hand experience with his innovation in TRX and his latest venture: Outfit.

A new era with medical fitness is here, in terms of understanding how exercise can help individuals with chronic illness, pain, stress, and depression as well as improve functionality — physically and mentally.

In this episode, Dan and Jenny interview Dr. Jason Karp, founder and CEO of women’s-specialty run coaching company, Kyniska Running to learn more about running in fitness and the science behind optimal training practices!

Kimberly joins us to share her personal story of not just overcoming obstacles, but conquering them. For Kimberly, the option was always to find a way to do what she loves, and nothing was going to stop her. Her perseverance inspires so many others and we are honored to have her join and share why she does this work, and how she continues to change lives.

Chris Gellert, Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer, talks with Jenny and Dan about how personal trainers can better equip themselves to work with physical therapists for improved client recovery and more business.

Jody Chandler personally lost 150 lbs and has kept it off, because she eats the foods she enjoys - without guilt and with results. By “budgeting” her food intake and consciously selecting satisfying foods within her caloric capacity - Jody is going to share the secrets to her success. Depriving yourself of the foods you love is not the answer, or a healthy lifestyle for maintaining results. Live a delicious life that fulfills your weight loss goals, without sacrificing your tastebuds.

Dan and Jenny tackle the most common fitness myths that personal trainers have to confront with every client.

In this special Holiday episode of Trainers Talking Truths, Jenny and Dan chat with each other about the upcoming holidays, brainstorming tips and tricks on how to keep clients on track during the holiday season.

William Coker, VP of Fitness at Crunch, talks with Dan about the qualities of a great personal trainer and what it takes to work your way to the top -- in fitness and elsewhere.

Hayley Hollander, co-founder of Pivotal Coaching, talks about the differences between coaching and teaching within the fitness industry. She also breaks down the skills trainers need to succeed as a fitness educator.

In this episode, meal prep service Trifecta Nutrition grace’s us with their own in-house dietician. Dan and Jenny get the scoop on the differences between being a dietician versus a nutritionist, how to optimize training through food choice and combinations, and how Trifecta uses this knowledge to craft their diverse meal plan options.

In this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, we are joined by Michol Dalcourt, founder of the Institute of Motion - where their mission is to create unbreakable humans: in every form of fitness, wellness, and health. We’ll be digging into what it really means to be “fit” AND “healthy” and how you don’t have to give up one for the other.

Scott Hopson, co-founder of Pivotal Coaching, talks about creating a high-performance coaching mindset and how trainers can truly master the art of coaching.

For power couple Ian Simon and Brittany Lee, fitness is so much more than just a business: it’s their life. They have successfully created a booty-building empire with their glute-focused training, Insta-Booty. But their success wasn’t made overnight. Working together, training together, and being business partners takes a lot of sweat - literally.

Larry Lewis was a 2020 ISSA x REIGN Scholarship recipient. He is the CEO of a gym in Scottsdale, AZ - Elev8te Performance. Join us as we talk to him about his fitness journey.