The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Join Chris Hitchko, author of 'How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer' VOL 2 and CEO of Show Up Fitness as he guides personal trainers towards success.
90% of personal trainers quit within 12-months in the USA, 18-months in the UK, Show Up Fitness is helping change those statistics. The Show Up Fitness CPT is one of the fastest growing PT certifications in the world with partnerships with over 500-gyms including Life Time Fitness, Equinox, Genesis, EoS, and numerous other elite partnerships.
This podcast focuses on refining trade, business, and people skills to help trainers excel in the fitness industry. Discover effective client programming, revenue generation, medical professional networking, and elite assessment strategies.
Learn how to become a successful Show Up Fitness CPT at www.showupfitness.com. Send your questions to Chris on Instagram @showupfitness or via email at info@showupfitness.com."
Episodes
256 episodes
Overhead Squat Analysis, Text Neck & Posture w/ E3 Rehab DPT Chris Hughen
Follow Doc Chris IG: ChrishughenYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/E3RehabWebsite: https://e3rehab.com/NASM / ACE trainers are gonna want to listen to this podcast with Dr. Hughen from E3 Rehab debunking perfect posture, te...
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28:42
INDIA Cricket-to-Fitness | Cricketer Jay SUF-CPT
Listen to IPL cricketeer Jay IG: im_jayasurya and Devang talk about the life of a personal trainer in Chennai India. What happens when a cricket career ends due to injury? For Jaisurya, it became the beginning of a transformative jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 255
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27:52
How to train a client w/ Metabolic Syndrome
Ever wondered how to properly design a fitness program for someone with metabolic syndrome? Meet "Metabolic Mary," our 44-year-old avatar client who presents with multiple risk factors including hypertension, elevated resting heart rate, and po...
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Season 3
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Episode 254
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18:11
How to build your CHEST #Chesticles
Ready to transform your chest training and finally see real growth? This episode dives deep into the science and practical application of optimizing chest development for both beginners and experienced lifters.Starting with a case study...
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Season 3
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Episode 253
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15:27
LIVE Ep. 252 How to get hired at EQUINOX w/ Top Eq Trainer Meghan in Santa Monica
Want to get hired at Equinox? Show Up Fitness CPT has helped get more trainers hired at Equinox than any fitness company. Learn how to ace the interview and get hired at the BEST gym for personal trainers.Breaking into the elite world of...
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Season 3
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Episode 252
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47:11
Devang & Suman (INDIA) A Trainers 12-year Journey w/ struggles & advice
DeVang explores what it's like to become a trainer in Delhi India w/ IG: Thebongbeast What does it really take to succeed as a personal trainer in today's competitive fitness industry? Forget the Instagram highlight reels - this raw...
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Season 3
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Episode 251
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45:45
Ep. 250 How to make 13k/ Month as a Personal Trainer | SUF-CPT Cody in North Carolina
What does it take to build a thriving personal training business that generates over $13,000 in just 20 days? Cody Maynard returns to the Show Up Fitness Podcast to reveal exactly how he's projecting a $150,000 annual income after only eight mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 249
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34:04
Should you get NASM certified 2025 | NASM vs McDonalds, who did it better | NASM breakdown
Ever wondered why so many personal trainers struggle despite having "gold standard" certifications? This eye-opening exploration pulls back the curtain on the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - the fitness industry's equivalent of McD...
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Season 3
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Episode 248
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22:41
Why Trainers Struggle With Sales — And How to Fix It
The hidden truth behind successful personal training isn't just exercise knowledge—it's mastering the art of sales. After surveying countless fitness professionals about why trainers quit the industry, one answer stood out: the inability to sel...
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Season 3
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Episode 247
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36:44
How to program for an elderly client (70+ yrs young)
Falls among the elderly cost our healthcare system over $50 billion annually—a staggering figure made even more heartbreaking when you realize many are preventable through proper strength training. Yet the fitness industry continues pushing ine...
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Season 3
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Episode 246
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26:07
From NFL Punter to Elite Personal Trainer w/ Jake Schum
Jake's IG: Jake_SchumEver wonder what happens when a professional athlete's career ends? Jake Schum's remarkable journey from NFL punter to elite fitness coach offers a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.Jake takes us thro...
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Season 3
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Episode 245
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22:19
INDIA - From Engineer to Teacher of Personal Trainers
Show Up Fitness is launching our NEW podcast with IG D_fit_man director of India operations & education, Devang. Anytime you see INDIA, these podcasts will be specific to the 28 States in India.Still a great podcast for EVERYONE, but...
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Season 3
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Episode 244
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8:15
NASM EXAM CHEAT SHEET | TUTOR SESSION W/ SUF 5,200 SUCCESSFULLY PASSED NASM CPT
Email info@showupfitness.com with your five-star review to get the NASM cheat sheet.Chapter 12 in How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 will help you pass. Leave a 5 star review for $200 worth of FREe nasm resources to pass ...
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Season 3
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Episode 243
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33:01
RP Diet App w/ CEO Nick Shaw | Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength)
Renaissance Periodization, CEO Nick Shaw.What happens when you combine a PhD in exercise science with practical bodybuilding experience and build it into a multi-million dollar fitness empire? Nick Shaw, co-founder of RP Strength, reveal...
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Season 3
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Episode 242
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37:32
How to Launch an Online Fitness Business
Ready to transform your personal training knowledge into a thriving online business? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential steps that separate successful online coaches from those who struggle to gain traction.The fitness i...
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Season 3
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Episode 241
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29:58
Ep. 240 Bio-Energetics w/ Dr. Jacob Goodin | CSCS Accelerator
Dr. Jacob Goodin - https://www.drjacobgoodin.com/cscs-acceleratorEver feel overwhelmed by energy systems, wondering why your clients need to know about ATP or glycolysis? Dr. Jacob Goodin cuts through the complexity to reveal how bioener...
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Season 240
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Episode 3
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51:11
The DEATH of ONLINE Personal Trainers | AI Predictions
The fitness industry is on the brink of a massive transformation, and artificial intelligence will be the catalyst. Drawing from twenty years of experience as a trainer and gym owner, I'm making a bold prediction: AI will eliminate more persona...
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Season 239
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Episode 3
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21:29
Dr. Pat Davidson Mastering Athletic Patterns
Dr. Pat Davidson reveals a revolutionary approach to understanding human movement through an evolutionary lens on this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast. Rather than treating exercises as arbitrary selections, Davidson presents his compreh...
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Season 238
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Episode 3
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52:26
How to make $15,000 as a Personal Trainer w/ Poojan & Shah Athletics in PA
Poojan's IG - Shahathletics from Lancaster PA.What does it take to triple your personal training rates and build a six-figure fitness business in just 18 months? Poojan's journey from gym trainer to thriving entrepreneur offers a masterc...
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40:37
Ep. 236 Anaheim Fit Expo GIVEAWAY w/ Coach360 CEO Kathleen Ferguson
Share in your story to be eligible for 1 of 10 FREE Coach360 Career Lab LIVE at the Anaheim FIT Expo in CA. Tickets get you access to Friday's class and the 2 day Fit Expo on Saturday & Sunday August 1-3rd. Have you ever wondere...
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Season 3
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Episode 236
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14:06
Pass NASM in 1-2 weeks w/ Vol. 2 How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer ch. 12
"Who am I to teach somebody else?" These words from our guest Sylvina perfectly capture the paralyzing self-doubt that keeps countless passionate fitness enthusiasts from pursuing their personal training certifications. Her story is both relata...
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Season 3
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Episode 235
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16:49
Becoming a trainer in your 40's w/ Michelle | From Medical Field to Fitness Entrepreneur
What does it take to leave behind a 20-year healthcare career and build a thriving fitness business? Meet Michelle Smith, who took the leap from medical professional to gym owner and never looked back.Michelle's journey begins with a wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 234
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30:36
What Every Personal Trainer Needs to Know About Legal Protection
Professor Barabara Zabawa owner of wellnesslaw.com and author ofQuick & Easy Wellness Law: "No Fluff" Answers to Wellness Practitioners' Most Common Legal Questions & Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals
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Season 3
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Episode 233
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28:20
Become A Personal Trainer India Gujarat w/ Teacher of Trainers Devang
Devang IG = d_fit_manThe fitness industry struggles with a respect problem. Whether in the United States or India, personal trainers often fight an uphill battle against stigmas that minimize their profession as "just a side hustle" rath...
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Season 3
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Episode 233
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23:14
$1.4m Trainer Lawsuit: Why PT assessments are so important
What happens when a trainer skips proper assessment and puts a client with previous back surgery through burpees, jumping jacks, and speed deadlifts? A $1.4 million lawsuit and a powerful lesson for every fitness professional.The landma...
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Season 3
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Episode 232
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23:16