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Fitness Education Online are one of the largest providers in world when it comes to online CEC / CEU courses for Fitness Professionals. This podcast is a free resource for Personal Trainers, Bootcamp Operators, Group Fitness Instructors, Gym / Studio Owners and anyone else in the Fitness Industry who is looking to up skill their knowledge. Every week your hosts Jono Petrohilos and Travis Mattern will interview a different expert in the Fitness Industry who will share their expertise and give actionable tips that a Fitness Professional can implement immediately. Fitness Education Online also have one of the largest Facebook Groups in the world for Fitness Professionals "The Fitness Education Online Community" - feel free to connect with us in there too. @fitnesseducationonline @jono_petrohilos @travis_the_kettlebell_guy
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In this episode, Travis speaks with Professor Boyd Swinburn, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland and a leading international expert on obesity prevention. The conversation covers the global rise in obesity, the policy approaches different countries are using to combat it, and the drivers that make modern environments so obesogenic. Boyd also shares his perspective on how GLP-1 medications might influence public health policy and what role they cou...
In this episode, Bex speaks with Robbie Mattei, owner of Vision Personal Training St Leonards and Marrickville. Robbie shares his journey from arriving in Sydney with just $3,000 to becoming a multi-studio owner. The conversation explores the mindset and habits that helped him succeed, the qualities PTs need to step into leadership, and how to build strong culture and community. Robbie also discusses the role of ongoing education, the importance of nutrition in client results, and how AI will...
In this episode, Travis speaks with Richard Beddie from Exercise New Zealand, a leading voice in the fitness industry. The conversation explores how GLP-1 medications have changed the landscape of weight loss and what that means for personal trainers. Richard shares insights on how trainers can support clients who are using GLP-1s while staying within their professional scope of practice, from setting realistic expectations to monitoring progress and knowing when to collaborate with other hea...
Building Resilient Bodies with Core Foundations In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex sits down with Regan Zemponia, founder of Core Foundations PT in Victoria. With over a decade in the industry, Regan has carved out a niche helping everyday people move better, stay injury-free, and build long-term resilience through biomechanics, postural restoration, nutrition, and recovery tools. Regan shares how his journey from corporate sales into fitness led him to create a trai...
In this episode, Jono Petrohilos interviews Brandon Hasick, a successful gym owner and business coach. Brandon shares his journey from studying sports science to owning multiple gyms and helping others in the fitness industry. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges he faced in his early career, and the strategies he used to build a thriving business. Brandon emphasizes the significance of systemizing operations and the lessons learned from failures. He now focuses on coachi...
In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, host Jono Petrohilos interviews Cam Gilfillan, a business development expert for online coaches. Cam shares his journey from being a business development manager to helping fitness professionals improve their marketing and business strategies. He discusses the importance of coaching quality, lead generation, and retention strategies, as well as the role of mentorship in his success. The conversation provides valuable insights for aspiri...
In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex chats with Jo Lavin - Perinatal Strength & Hypertrophy Coach, Pre + Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, and founder of Natal Strength Coach. Jo shares her journey into the pre and postnatal space, the biggest myths around training during pregnancy, and how strength work can support women through every stage of motherhood. This episode is packed with insights for both trainers and mums-to-be. Connect with Jo: 🌐 Website: ...
In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex is joined by Josh Smith - sports nutritionist, mentor, and founder of Fortitude Nutrition Coaching and HERO Nutrition Mentoring. Josh is known for his client-centred, non-tracking approach, helping coaches bridge the gap between knowledge and application to create real, lasting behaviour change. With a background as a school teacher, Josh brings unique skills in communication, empathy, and behaviour change that he now uses to mentor...
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Bex is joined by holistic practitioner and endometriosis advocate Niki Loe to explore what it can really mean to live, with endo, and how to navigate this “invisible disease”. From the challenges of diagnosis to navigating chronic pain, inflammation, and invisible symptoms, Niki shares her personal story and professional insights. You’ll learn how mindset, movement, and nervous system support can play a huge role in managing symptoms and reco...
In this episode, Bex chats with Jarrah Ingram — a glute growth coach and gym owner who’s built a thriving hybrid business in Adelaide that blends in-person training, online coaching, and a strong, value-driven team culture. Jarrah takes us behind the scenes of his journey — from humble beginnings running sessions with Gumtree gear in uni lecture halls, to building a coaching empire supported by a tight-knit team of employed coaches (not contractors). He shares the quote that reshaped his coac...
In this episode, Bex chats with Dan Lambert — an experienced coach and mentor who helps fitness professionals transition from the gym floor to scalable, sustainable online businesses. Dan shares his journey from burning out as a 1:1 PT in the UK to building a thriving online coaching brand while travelling the world. Now, he mentors personal trainers and gym owners on how to ditch time-for-money hustle and finally build businesses that give them freedom, structure, and real income. From comm...
In this episode, Bex chats with Ben Scott, coach, mentor, and co-founder of STC Learn — a platform helping personal trainers build rock-solid businesses without chasing clout or compromising integrity. Ben shares his journey from engineering to full-time gym floor PT, and how he scaled from solo sessions to leading a seven-figure coaching team and now mentoring hundreds of PTs. They dive deep into why big box gyms are still the best launch pad, how to structure offers that sell, and why...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Luke Dobson. Luke Dobson is a digital marketing expert who specializes in helping local businesses leverage Instagram to close deals and dominate their markets. Through his agency, Fast Track Media, he has assisted over 120 service-based businesses in enhancing their online presence and generating leads. Luke's "Followers to Fortune" strategy combines targeted paid ads with engaging content to maximize return on ad spe...
🎙 Episode Title: From Gym Floor to Thriving Online Coaching Business with Liv Bannon 🔗 Episode Links: 🔹 Follow Liv on Instagram: @livkyid 🔹 Learn more about Liv’s coaching: lwlcoaching.co 🔹 Check out our fitness certifications: Fitness Education Online 🎧 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Bex chats with Liv Bannon, an online coach who helps women get strong AF through sustainable training, no-BS nutrition, and a long-term mindset. If you're a PT working the gym floor or an aspiri...
🎙 Episode Title: How To Sell Online Coaching (...without feeling like a douche) with Louis Duffel Deforges 🔗 Episode Links: 🔹 Follow Louis on Instagram: @louisduffelsdesforges 🔹 Learn more about our courses: Fitness Education Online 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, Bex chats with Louis Duffel Deforges, an online body transformation coach who went from face-to-face PT to building a thriving online coaching business—all while working full-time and keeping things brutally honest. We unpa...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Connor Bowers. Connor is a Finalist for the AUSActive 2024 Student of the Year Award and the 2024 Fitness Education Online Student of the year. With a passion for improving both physical performance and mental well-being, Connor specializes in Strength & Conditioning for Combat Sports, where he helps athletes enhance their strength and agility. He also focuses on Corporate Wellness, offering tailored breathwork and med...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Mark Leong Mark has a diverse background spanning sports recovery, movement, financial services, media, and technology, serving as both a consultant and senior executive. As an instructor, he specializes in integrating breathwork into movement and recovery. In management, Marc applies quantitative methods to business processes and investment decisions. He is a certified FRC Mobility Specialist and Functional Breathing ...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Dan Henderson Dan Henderson is the founder of Fitness Profit and a seasoned Fitness Business Coach and Gym Mentor with over ten years of experience. He helps personal trainers and fitness professionals succeed by providing expert guidance in generating gym leads and boosting memberships. Dan offers specialized programs like the Elite Program and Facebook Ads Academy, designed to build profitable businesses for fitness profes...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Rachelle Doss Rachelle has over 10 years experience working in fitness and health as a personal trainer, nutritionist and law of attraction life coach.She’s a registered with AARPN and is very passionate about individualised and science based approaches to health and wellbeing through eating and exercise. Connect with Rachelle: https://www.instagram.com/healthynothungrypodcast/ --- Note: Podcast episodes are hos...
In this episode of Fitness Education Online podcast Jono interviews Jess Kennedy Jess is a Qualified Personal Trainer with Degree in Nutrition. She has certifications in Stress, Sleep & Recovery Management and Precision Nutrition Level 1. She's also a Functional Health Practioner - IOH Connect with Jess https://www.kennedyshealthcoaching.com.au/home https://www.facebook.com/jess.schneider27 --- Note: Podcast episodes are hosted by either Jono Petrohilos, Travis Matt...
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Great listening. Love the variety of topics, all interesting with good takeaways for fitpros from all backgrounds. Love your work, thanks Jono.
Great episode Jono. Really good content.