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
272 episodes
Africa CPT Guemra_ How to become a Personal Trainer Morocco
What if your training career wasn’t limited by a sales quota or a noisy gym floor? We sit down with Moroccan coach Abdul Jalil Guemra to map his leap into a five-star medical spa where fitness coaches work alongside doctors, physical therapists...
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Episode 272
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13:24
From Equinox to 10k per Month - Tyrus the life of an independent Personal Trainer
Ever wonder why top trainers walk away from big-name gyms even when the pay looks great on paper? We sit down with Tyrus to unpack his leap from Equinox to independent training, the fears that came with it, and the unexpected relief of having s...
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Season 3
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Episode 271
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46:42
INDIA - Pro Tips for Personal Trainers w/ S&C coach Arjun Jain
What if the real difference between a stagnant coaching career and an elite one isn’t a new certificate, but how you learn, coach, and connect? We sit down with Arjun, a Mumbai-based strength and conditioning coach working with Olympians and to...
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Season 3
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Episode 270
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36:31
NASM CPT Made Easy: Pass in 30-days w/ SUF NASM GUIDE
Struggling to turn dense textbook prep into real coaching skill? We open the door to a smarter path—one that helps you pass your CPT and step onto the floor with confidence. Ashley leads a clear, practical tour through the Overhead Squat Assess...
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Season 3
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Episode 369
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23:10
Helping Trainers Get More Clients Q&A w/ Chris
Want a steady stream of five-star reviews, real referrals, and a calendar that fills itself without paid ads? We unpack a simple, ethical system that trades meaningful value for timely action, guiding clients to leave reviews while they’re alre...
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Season 3
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Episode 368
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14:49
Passing NASM At 63 w/ SUF Study Guide & Tutoring
A 63-year-old pivoted careers and passed the NASM CPT by changing how he studied, not who he is. We open the playbook we used together: a clean path through the OPT model, phase-by-phase variables, and the corrective decisions that make both th...
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Season 3
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Episode 367
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35:19
Life Time Fitness Sacramento How to Get Hired w/ SUF-CPT Ayanna
Ever watched a dream job slip through your fingers because of nerves and tech chaos, then found a way to win it back? That’s the heart of our conversation with Ayanna, a determined trainer who went from CrossFit and PT settings to a full-time r...
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Season 3
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Episode 366
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21:43
Ep. 365 How to build an Online PT business w/ SUF-CPT & Hybrid Coach Caleb Tomasin
From Rugby at Cal to Online SUF-CPT: Coach Caleb: caleb_tomasin You don’t need a massive following to build a real coaching business. You need fundamentals, live feedback, and the courage to ship imperfect work. We sit do...
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Episode 365
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34:49
How to NETWORK with a Physical Therapist Dr. David Skolnik
The fastest way to raise your rates isn’t a new logo or a shiny app. It’s raising your standard. We sit down with Dr. David Skolnik, a physical therapist who teaches trainers, to unpack why the floor of fitness education is so low—and the exact...
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Season 3
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Episode 364
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22:29
Is NASM CPT worth it? SNAP trainer NASM review
Nicholas: Tik Tok Crag Monkey FitnessReady for a blunt look at what actually makes a great trainer? We sit down with Nicholas, a new coach who passed a major certification, stepped onto the gym floor, and realized the test didn’t prepare...
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Season 3
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Episode 263
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22:51
Pickleball How to design a workout and get clients paying $100+
The pickleball surge isn’t just hype—it’s a business runway for trainers who know how to assess, prevent injury, and program with purpose. We dig into a practical system you can use today: start by hiring a top local pickleball coach, learn the...
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Season 3
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Episode 262
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17:27
Top Personal Training Certifications Ranked (2025 Tier List: NASM vs ISSA vs SUF-CPT)
Most trainers don’t fail for lack of passion; they fail because no one showed them how to turn knowledge into coached reps and coached reps into confident sales. We walk straight through the credential maze—C-tier certs like NASM/ACE/ISSA, nonp...
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Season 3
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Episode 261
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20:30
Pass Your CPT 2025/26 | NASM ACE ISSA NSCA ACSM
Pass any Textbook personal training certification with the SUF study guide.SUF has helped over 5,300 personal trainers get certified Most trainers are told to read more and “trust the process,” then left to sink in a sea of a...
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Season 3
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Episode 260
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40:55
Mindset Makeover & Goal Setting for Personal Trainers
Down 21–7 in the fourth? That’s how most trainers feel when goals are vague, leads are random, and revenue wobbles. We flip that script with a practical playbook: define KPIs, run 90-day sprints, test weekly like an athlete, and hold public acc...
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Season 3
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Episode 259
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20:38
Gym Ownership at Age 23 w/ Coach.Madds
IG: Coach.madds Become a personal trainer and get certified for life SUF-CPTEver wondered what it takes to open your own gym at just 23 years old? Coach Mads shares her extraordinary journey from battling anorexia as a teenager to becomi...
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41:30
From Construction Worker to Full Time Personal Trainer
TikTok @seanokstr83Instagram @sean.straub.313Facebook Sean StraubWhat happens when you trade a stable construction paycheck for the uncertainty of becoming a personal trainer in your 40s? Sean's journey will inspire anyone feelin...
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Season 3
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Episode 257
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24:54
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