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
214 episodes
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
Top 10 GOAT exercises
Ever wonder what exercises truly deserve "greatest of all time" status? This episode dives deep into the exercise variations that deliver maximum results with the best return on investment for both trainers and clients.Starting with a f...
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Season 2
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Episode 206
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23:22
Ep. 205 Best globally recognized Personal Training Certifications 2025 | March Madness Top 16 Fitness Certifications
What are the best personal training certifications? How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol 2. Breaks down the top globally recognized personal training certifications.NASM, ISSA, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, NCSF, FFT LEVEL 3 (U...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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22:30
Creatine: Everything you need to know | Science | Who should take it | How much to take
Do you want to become a qualified personal trainer? Show Up Fitness CPT is the fastest growing certification in the world. In 2024 SUF-CPT become the top 10 best personal training certifications. Read the book, How to Become A Successful Person...
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Season 2
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Episode 204
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22:51
Programming for beginning clients | Become a personal trainer SUF-CPT
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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30:22
The TDEE Blueprint: Master Energy Expenditure & Grow Your Nutrition Coaching Income
Discover the untapped potential of nutrition coaching as we decode the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) equation – your key to unlocking at least $30,000 in additional annual revenue while dramatically improving client outcomes.Mos...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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32:39
From Crunch to $10K/ month | 23 yr old Poojan’s Personal Training Journey Towards Success
Shah Athletics IG - Lancaster PA go support our very own SUF-CPT and leave a 5-star review on Google! What does it take to build a $10,000 per month personal training business in just 15 months? The answer isn't what most certificat...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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46:47
Ep. 200 - How to make $500 in two hours as a Personal Trainer | Become A Sucessfull Personal Trainer Vol. 2
How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol. 2. NEW RELEASELearn how to make serious money as a personal trainer. It doesn't require working yourself to death. I'm sharing exactly how I make $500 in just two hours and how you can bui...
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Season 2
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Episode 200
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15:51
How to do a Fitness Assessment w/ Life Time Fitness Trainer Luke 2025
How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol. 2: https://a.co/d/a8YbguROur guest Luke, a trainer at Lifetime, shares his unique insights into how comprehensive assessments can pave the way for client trust and success. We delve into e...
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Season 2
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Episode 199
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1:08:16
How to get Personal Training Clients | Networking with Physical Therapists
How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol. 2: https://a.co/d/gNvNpqUWant to take your personal training career to the next level? Discover the power of networking! In this episode, we dive deep into building meaningful relationship...
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Season 2
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Episode 198
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32:44
How to Bench Press 315 | Stack.com & the road to bench pressing 315
Stack.com article: https://www.stack.com/a/bench-press-315-pounds-with-this-training-plan/Tim Henriques T-Nation: https://t-nation.com/t/strength-standards-are-you-strong/284633Experience the journey of mastering the bench press a...
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Season 2
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Episode 197
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41:07
How to open an Independent Personal Training Facility Canada
Met Tricialynn IG: epicform_fitness in Canada. Unlock the secrets to successfully launching your own gym with the inspiring story of Tricia Lynn, a determined personal trainer from Ontario. Discover how she transformed her basement training ses...
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Season 2
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Episode 196
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39:11
Ep. 195 How to start a personal training business without a facility
How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer Vol. 2 will be out tomorrow Feb 18th 2025.Unlock the secret to becoming a successful personal trainer and navigate the path to career advancement with us. This episode of the Show Up Fitness Po...
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Season 2
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Episode 195
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27:40
Shoulder Pain: Elevate Your Personal Training Business with Soft Tissue Screens & Techniques
Join us in Las Vegas to address shoulder, hip, and low back pain by better understanding anatomy and the Biopsychosocial model of pain.Shoulder pain leaving you feeling like a rusty old car? Join us as we explore a groundbreaking approac...
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Season 2
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Episode 194
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48:27
Imposter Syndrome w/ Adam | 10-Years Experience building two successful PT businesses in San Diego and Boise
Become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer with Show Up Fitness. Coach Adam Baldwin IG - adambaldwinfitness Learn how to combat the most common fear that personal trainers experience,...
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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43:10
From Losing 54lbs To Gaining Purpose: Trainer Torey Berry's Journey
Ever found yourself battling mental barriers on the road to fitness? Meet Torey Berry, an inspiring exercise variation instructor from North Carolina, who turned her weight loss journey into a transformative lifestyle change. Fueled by the supp...
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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42:05
Unpopular fact: 35% fail the NASM CPT | SUF Guarantees you will pass in 30-days
Show Up Fitness has helped over 5,100 trainers pass nasm. 35% fail, not when you show up.With our guarantee to pass within 30-days you’ll pass and get certified for life with the superior SUF-CPT.Unlock the secrets to becoming an el...
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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14:22
Ep. 190 Andrew Coates | Building a Strong Personal Brand in Fitness
Join Show Up Fitness CPT’s for a captivating discussion with Andrew Coates, a distinguished personal trainer in Canada who shares his unique journey from being an in-person coach to becoming an influential online trainer and writer. If you’ve e...
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Season 2
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Episode 190
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59:44