Trainers Talking Truths

Abby Sams Dimock, ISSA Personal Trainer and Reign Scholarship winner, shares how she was driven to adapt her fitness routine to her chronic illness. She shares her plans in the future to make the fitness industry more inclusive for those who live with a chronic illness.

Jenny and Dan meet with Senior Vice President for Biostrap Elias Arjan to talk wearable technology and its potential as a training tool for clients and trainers alike.

Join Raphael Konforti, Senior Director Of Fitness YouFit Health Clubs, as he answers why adding more certifications can increase a trainer's potential to get hired and move up in the fitness industry.

Dr. Jordan Metzl, Healthcare Advisor (Sports Medicine) - With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl treats athletic-minded patients of all ages, from the world's best athletes to the newly active. Find out about what’s changed in the exercise recovery space and why are athletes prioritizing recovery more now then they were in the past.

Hugh Hanley, Chief Operating Officer at ESP Fitness and overall fitness technology expert, join Jenny and Dan to share the recipe for bringing your personal training business online.

Trainers have to be mindful of how they speak to and with clients. It starts with the assessments. What words does the client use/ avoid? Can you gather intel on how they feel about themselves? Learn some communication tactics here.

Amy Mack breaks down the differences between small group and large group training and how to get the best results, as a client and a trainer.

Dr. Marty Miller is the Director of Education and Training for Technogym USA. Who has more than 20 years experience in sports medicine, performance enhancement and injury prevention. His academic credentials include a BS in Sports Medicine and Physical Education from Canisius College (NY) and an MS in Exercise Science & Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania, and received his Doctorate in Health Sciences from AT Still University in Mesa, AZ. Marty is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and a Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMASCS). 

The popularity of bodyweight workouts skyrocketed after the start of the pandemic. Yet many people still think of them as a subpar workout option; they think lifting heavy weights is a necessary part of a challenging workout. Josh Bryant is a best-selling author, international speaker, strength coach, and ISSA course creator. His passion is to help people grow stronger both mentally and physically. In this episode, we’re talking with Josh to break down common myths surrounding bodyweight workouts and how you can progress your exercises to get the intensity and muscle growth your clients desire.

We’ve all been there. You hear something from a trainer or read something online that you then adapt as the absolute truth. “Workout for your wine, earn those treat calories”, “Women who lift are bulky, cardio will lean you out”, and the ever-popular: “Carbs make you fat”. Well, the truth is, these are just NOT TRUE. And to be honest, these types of “motivational techniques” can be dangerous and detrimental to a client’s success in fitness, health, and mentality.We’re joined by Health and Fitness Coach, Skye Halliday Wilson to uncover unhealthy habits in the health industry. As a trainer, Skye doesn’t just consider fitness a physical aspect of her client’s lives, but that psychological factors can impact a client in their motivation and success. And as an industry that promotes health and wellness, we need to ensure we’re practicing what we preach – in all aspects of health and fitness