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
231 episodes
Hip Pain Explained: FAI w/ DPT Coleman
Doc Coleman, a physical therapist specializing in athletic rehabilitation, takes us deep into the misunderstood world of hip pain—specifically femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). This condition affects countless young athletes but is frequent...
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Season 3
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Episode 231
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33:36
Ep. 229 Muscle Contractions: Pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/SUF
Need to pass NASM/ACE/ISSA/NSCA/SUF, master muscle contractions. Everything isotonic, isometric, isokinectic. Become a successful personal trainer by reading chapter 12 How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 to pass in 30-days
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Season 2
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Episode 229
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23:07
How to train a client who had Rhabdomyolysis
The fitness industry has a dark secret that qualified trainers need to address head-on: exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. This potentially life-threatening condition, once primarily associated with catastrophic events or extreme military trainin...
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Season 2
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Episode 228
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21:16
Mastering Macro Math: A Trainer's Guide to Becoming A Nutrition Coach
Become a Nutrition Coach with Show Up Fitness info@showupfitness.comTransforming your clients' nutrition habits requires more than just telling them to "eat more protein" or "cut the carbs." As fitness professionals, we need to understan...
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Season 2
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Episode 227
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22:07
Ep. 226 (India) Passion meets Profession w/ Shubh Hamirwasia from Maharashtra
Shubh Hamirwasia IG: Kaaffi_shubh from Maharashtra India. Transform your career as a personal trainer in India. Become a certified personal trainer with Show Up Fitness CPT recognized globally. Ever wondered how a person...
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Season 2
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Episode 226
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19:39
Ep. 225 Should you WORKOUT when your SICK
Navigating the delicate balance between consistency and recovery is essential for every fitness enthusiast. Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to push through a workout while feeling under the weather? This episode provides clarity o...
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Season 2
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Episode 225
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11:27
Dr. Farnsworth Overcoming A Torn Achilles / Achilles Injuries
Dr.justinfarnsworth - IGDr. Justin Farnsworth turns conventional wisdom about Achilles tendon injuries upside down in this eye-opening conversation about prevention, rehabilitation, and performance training. With recent high-profile NBA ...
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Season 2
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Episode 224
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34:08
14 Yr old girl basketball workout | Needs analysis for basketball programming
Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective training program for a young athlete? This episode dives deep into designing a comprehensive workout regimen specifically tailored for a 14-year-old female basketball player, revealing the scie...
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Season 2
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Episode 223
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22:13
AVM Stroke (Arteriovenous Malformation) How to train a client who had a stroke
IG: Stroke_riser21 The boundary between certified and qualified trainers becomes starkly apparent when working with clients who have complex medical conditions. Through the journey of Jimmy, a stroke survivor with arteriovenous malformation (AV...
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Season 2
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Episode 222
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22:10
How to write a book w/ Trainer David from Kansas
Why do 90% of personal trainers fail within their first year? This eye-opening conversation with David, a successful trainer from Wichita, Kansas, exposes the critical gaps in traditional fitness education that leave new trainers unprepared for...
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Season 2
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Episode 221
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30:50
The BEST way to sell coaching / training
Ever wonder why 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year? The answer lies not in their fitness knowledge but in their approach to sales. This eye-opening episode dismantles the myth that great trainers don't need to be salespeople ...
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Season 2
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Episode 220
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23:56
Lower Crossed Syndrome / Knee Valgus Pass NASM / ACE in 30-Days
Pass nasm / ace in 30-days. Get our CHEAT SHEET for free if you send us your five star review. Get our study guide and quizzes ($200 value) for a 5-star review of how to become a successful personal trainer vol 2The fitness industry harb...
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Season 2
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Episode 219
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13:03
Equinox Interview Process (Phone): Get Hired At Equinox w/ SUF-CPT
How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol 2, Chapter 5 is dedicated to helping people get hired at Equinox and Life Time. Mijoia is looking to get hired at the Berkeley Equinox. This podcast will help her build confidence, review her elev...
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Season 2
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Episode 218
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27:26
How to train a client w/ Osteoporosis | Become a Trainer in Santa Monica / Atlanta
Your bones are constantly changing. Beneath the surface, specialized cells called osteoblasts build up bone tissue while osteoclasts break it down. This delicate balance shifts as we age, with breakdown eventually outpacing construction—especia...
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Season 2
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Episode 217
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15:56
ATLANTA Personal Training Internship SUF-CPT June 9th | SWIFT May 2025
Do you live in Georgia or on the east coast? SUF-CPT and 2-month internship is now being offered at Stbil Fit Life with SUF instructor Josh Ortiz and wife Ki. You will become an ELITE trainer within 2-months with job placement at the best gyms ...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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28:14
Ep. 215 Back Pain: Case Examples FLEXION / EXTENSION INTOLERANT
If you have a client who has low back pain, become a QUALIFIED Personal Trainer with the SUF-Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique Certification (SUF-STM)Show Up Fitness 2-day Seminars Denver Parker / Auora CO June 13/14 12-5Miami Fl...
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Season 2
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Episode 215
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22:46
NASM vs ACE vs ISSA: What’s The EASIEST Personal Training Certifications
The easy way, textbook certs: NASM/ACE/ISSA.The QUALIFIED WAY: NSCA, ACSM, SUF-CPT.Hands-on learning > specializations.Get a DPT & RD on your team.Master the fundamentals of movement, anatomy, sales, and asses...
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Season 2
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Episode 214
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17:31
Functional Neurological Disorder | How to design a fitness program
Become a QUALIFIED Certified personal trainer with www.showupfitness.comQualifying yourself as a professional personal trainer means going beyond basic certifications when working with clients who have complex conditions like Functional ...
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Season 2
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Episode 213
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17:16
4-Reasons Why 90% of Personal Trainers Quit Within a Year
The fitness industry harbors a shocking statistic - 90% of personal trainers quit within their first year. In this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into why this happens and how aspiring trainers can avoid this fate by taking a...
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Season 2
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Episode 212
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26:22
Must-Read Books for Personal Trainers | Best Books to Read
Discover the top books for personal trainers to read like Grit, How to win friends and influence people, How to Become A Successful Personal TRainer and many more.Reading might be the most underrated skill for personal trainers looking t...
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Season 2
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Episode 211
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18:50
Ep. 210 LIVE SF - Equinox vs. Life Time Fitness Which is a better gym for Personal Trainers?
Choosing the right gym environment can make or break your personal training career. After visiting nearly 50% of all Equinox locations and 15 Lifetime facilities across the country, I've gained unique insights into which premium fitness giant m...
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Season 2
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Episode 210
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30:57
Glucose Tablets: The MOST important thing personal trainers should carry at ALL TIMES
Glucose tablets—the one essential item every personal trainer should carry at all times. This seemingly simple tool can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency. In this eye-opening conversa...
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Season 2
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Episode 209
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21:07
Death of Personal Training Certifications - The UAE Ban: Why Personal Training Certifications Need Hands-On Learning
Do you want to become a successful personal trainer? Textbook certifications aren't the best route. Become a QUALFIEID certified personal trainer with SUF-CPT the fastest growing certification ONLINE w/hands-on learning with our partnership wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 208
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24:01
How to create the PERFECT workout plan GIRL | Ultimate Programming Guide for BEGINNERS
Want to become a successful personal trainer?Show Up Fitness (SUF-CPT) is the fastest growing personal training certification globally recongized. If you're thinking about becoming a personal trainer, start with the book, How to Become A...
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Season 2
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Episode 207
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11:01