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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."
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Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Dr. Jacob Goodin - https://www.drjacobgoodin.com/cscs-accelerator Ever 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 bioenergetics knowledge transforms your coaching from guesswork to precision-guided results. The conversation begins with a clear breakdown of our three energy systems: the phosphagen system (lightn...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! 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 personal training jobs than COVID did in 2020, when over 20% of gyms closed permanently and 1.4 million fitness jobs disappeared. This technological revolution will expose a harsh truth about ...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! 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 comprehensive seven-pillar model that creates a systematic, logical progression for any movement pattern – from the most basic to the most advanced. Davidson begins by cutting through fitness ...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! If you’ve ever said “I’m training quads” and assumed that meant one muscle, this one will sharpen your coaching brain fast. We’re leaning into more video-supported teaching because anatomy and biomechanics click when you can see what we’re describing, especially around the hips, knees, and feet. We break down lower body anatomy for lifters, coaches, and personal trainers who want clearer cues and better exercise choices. You’...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Pickleball elbow can sneak up on you fast, then hang around for months and make every grip, lift, or backhand feel like a mistake. We sit down with Dr. Rosh from The Prehab Guys to get precise about what’s actually happening with lateral elbow pain, how to test it confidently, and why “tendonitis” isn’t the best label for most cases of tennis elbow and pickleball elbow. https://pro.theprehabguys.com/checkout/annual-access?coup...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Ready to trade burnout for better results and better pay? We sat down with two Oakland gym owners who prove that education, assessment, and community can turn a small studio into a scalable, trusted brand. From expanding a 2,000-square-foot space to a 20,000-square-foot facility to building a loyal client base through local partnerships and community workouts, this conversation gives trainers a practical, boots-on-the-ground b...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! If you already purchased the ISSA certification and realized the refund window is only seven days, you’re not alone. Thousands of aspiring trainers find themselves stuck with a massive textbook and no clear strategy for passing the exam. In this episode, we break down exactly how the ISSA CPT exam works and the fastest way to pass it. We explain how the certification is structured, why Tailwind Nutrition owns ISSA, and what yo...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Sciatica is one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in fitness and rehab. Many clients hear the word and immediately think they have a “slipped disc” or that surgery is inevitable. In reality, sciatica simply describes irritation of the sciatic nerve and the cause can vary widely. In this episode we break down what sciatica actually is, why so many MRIs create unnecessary fear, and how trainers can confidently work with client...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most trainers think coaching is about sets, reps and programs. It’s not. Great coaching is communication, leadership and grit. In this episode we sit down with Luka Hocevar, founder of Vigor Ground Fitness and host of the Vigor Life Podcast. Luka has spent decades developing coaches and building one of the most respected training communities in the industry. We dive into the skills most trainers never learn from textbooks: • H...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most personal trainers get stuck around 10–15 sessions per week and can’t figure out how to grow their schedule. Many assume it’s the gym, the location, or the economy. In this episode we sit down with a trainer from MOVATI Athletic who broke through that ceiling. After implementing systems from Show Up Fitness, he went from 10–15 sessions per week to 25 sessions per week, dramatically increasing both his income and confidence...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most personal trainers working at the YMCA struggle to build a consistent client roster. Many get stuck around a handful of sessions per week and eventually burn out or leave the industry. In this episode we sit down with trainer Von Porter from Martha’s Vineyard to talk about how he built momentum inside the gym and started growing his client base after implementing the Show Up Fitness systems. We discuss: • Why most trainers...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! A client came to me after being told she needed shoulder surgery. MRI showed a slight supraspinatus tear. No physical therapy was recommended. No movement assessment was performed. Just “you’ll need surgery.” Instead of jumping to conclusions, we performed a full movement screen looking at the GH joint, scapula, thoracic spine and LPHC. No red flags were present. Several exercises were completely pain free. Others were only un...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Before you memorize muscles, origins, insertions and actions… you need to understand anatomical orientation. In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of anatomical position, directional terms and planes of motion so students in kinesiology, nursing, exercise science and personal training can better understand how the human body moves in space. If you’re currently studying for exams in: • Kinesiology • Nursing school • N...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Most personal trainers struggle to break $40-60K per year. Less than 1% of personal trainers clear 200k. So how did Coach Joe? Listen to how many personal training seminars he has gone to. Not once did he metion nasm, ace, issa or any textbook certification. So what does it actually take to make $200,000 as a personal trainer? In this episode, we follow Coach Joe Sully (IG: @Coach_Joe_Sully) through a real day in the life of a...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Trying to pass the NASM CPT exam in 2026? This is Part 2 of our 5-Part NASM in 30-Days Series designed to help aspiring personal trainers pass the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam fast without wasting months reading the textbook. Over 6,000 trainers have used the Show Up Fitness NASM Study Guide to pass the NASM CPT exam. In this episode we break down the exact 30-day NASM study plan, how to prepare for the NASM exam effic...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Struggling to understand the planes of motion for personal training? In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we break down the three planes of motion — sagittal, frontal and transverse — in a simple way so personal trainers can confidently assess movement and improve workout programming. Understanding planes of motion is essential for: • Exercise selection • Movement assessments • Injury prevention • ...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Pickleball is the fastest growing sport among adults over 60, but injuries like frozen shoulder and tennis elbow can sideline even the most competitive players.In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we break down how to safely and effectively design a strength training program for a 67 year old pickleball athlete dealing with shoulder stiffness and lateral elbow pain.Learn how personal trainers can assess movement, tr...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Want a stronger bench without the burnout cycle of “max out Mondays”? We dive into the real drivers of pressing strength—scapular mechanics, intelligent frequency, and targeted accessories—then map them onto five influential programs lifters actually use: Sheiko, Smolov Jr, Westside Conjugate, Wendler’s 5/3/1, and the Bulgarian-style daily max approach. Along the way, we explain how to spot and fix sticking points at the chest...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! PT IG: Jewadegrahamcoach Want a real blueprint for becoming a high-level personal trainer, not just another fast-tracked certificate holder? We sit down with UK coach Graham to unpack what separates “certified” from truly “qualified,” breaking down how short courses can be the starting line—but never the finish—of a serious coaching career. From navigating UK awarding bodies like Active IQ and YMCA to understanding rent-versus...
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Feeling buried under 800 pages of NASM CPT 2026? We turn the noise into a clear, fast track that gets you to a passing score and into confident coaching. We walk through the OPT model in plain language, show you exactly which acute variables to memorize, and explain how to move from stabilization to strength and power without turning your sessions into rigid templates. If you’ve ever passed a test and still felt lost on day on...
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