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
242 episodes
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
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