Certified Personal Trainer Podcast
Episodes
4 Must-Have AI Tools for Personal Trainers (Save 10+ Hours Per Week)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing the game for personal trainers.In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, Eddie Lester breaks down the four must-have A...
This Big Mistake is Killing Your Business (And How to Fix It)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are most of your clients only training 1–2 times per week? If so, you're making one of the biggest mistakes that’s quietly draining your reve...
AI for Trainers: Will It Replace or Empower Us?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of AI in fitness is impossible to ignore — but is it a threat to personal trainers or the ultimate tool for growth?In this episode, Eddie L...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Trainers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes New Trainers Make (Before They Cost You Clients and Cash)If you're a new or soon-to-be certified personal trai...
How to Use Viral Fitness Trends to Attract Your Ideal Clients (Without Selling Out)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to grow your personal training business on social media? In this episode, we dive into how to use fitness trends on Instagram and TikTok to get...
4 Mindset Shifts to Help You Close More Sales—Without Feeling Sleazy
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 4 Mindset Shifts to Help You Close More Sales—Without Feeling Sleazy🚫 Hate feeling pushy when selling your personal training services? Yo...
From Personal Trainer to Fitness Influencer: How to Build an Online Presence That Sells
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to take your fitness business online and actually make money doing it? In this episode, we walk you through the step-by-step strategy for becomi...
What I’d Do If I Had to Get 5 New Personal Training Clients This Week
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I had to start from scratch with no clients, no ads, and only a few hundred bucks — this is exactly how I’d get 5 paying clients in 7 days. No ...
Transitioning from a 9-5 to a Full Time Career as a Personal Trainer with Ryan Dunn
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Dunn to explore his inspiring transition from a stable government job to launching a successful career as a ful...
Pricing Psychology – How to Charge What You’re Worth (and Get It!)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with pricing your personal training services? You’re not alone! Many trainers fear charging too much or losing clients, but the secret to...
Breaking Free from a Rut: How to Reignite Your Personal Training Business
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your personal training business? Whether your client list has plateaued, your motivation has dipped, or you’re struggling to bring ...
From Zero to Booked Solid: Tips for Getting Your First 10 Clients
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting your career as a personal trainer can feel daunting, especially when you’re staring at an empty client list. In this episode, we tackle the...
How to Set Up Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale: 5 Steps
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into how personal trainers can maximize Black Friday and Cyber Monday to grow their client base and boost revenue. Whe...
The Best 30 Year Personal Trainer Career Options
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a personal trainer looking to expand your career beyond the gym floor? In this episode, we explore the diverse paths you can take to grow with...
The 5 Best Methods for Accepting Payments as a Personal Trainer
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of running a personal training business: collecting payments. Whe...
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Job as a Personal Trainer
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to kickstart your career as a personal trainer but unsure where to begin? In this episode, we dive into the essential steps and strategi...
3 Most Important Tasks to Do on Day 1 as a New Personal Trainer (In the Gym)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your first day as a personal trainer in a gym is a big moment, and it’s the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for success. In this episode, we’...
The 5 Must-Have Skills for New Personal Trainers
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a new personal trainer, it’s crucial to master the core skills that will set you up for success. In this episode, we break down the five must-hav...
When Should a Personal Trainer Open a Gym?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a personal trainer wondering if it's time to take the leap from employee to business owner? In this episode, we dive deep into what it ta...
How to Effortlessly Get Clients Using Personal Trainer Directories (+ Which Directories to Use)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the powerful strategy of joining online trainer directories to expand your client base. With the fitness industry increa...
How to Structure the Perfect Client Session
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, we dive into the art and science of structuring the perfect client session. Whether you’r...
The Ultimate Guide to Collecting, Crafting, and Utilizing Client Testimonials
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of crafting compelling client testimonials and success stories, essential tools for any personal trainer lo...
Ozempic (GLP-1) and Personal Training: What are the Consequences?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the CPT Podcast, host Eddie Lester delves into the impact of GLP1 receptor agonists (Ozempic) on the personal training industry. He explo...
The Guide to Content Marketing for Personal Trainers
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Guide to Content Marketing for Personal TrainersIn this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, we dive deep into the world of content ...
6 Essential Business Checkpoints for Launching Your Personal Training Business
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Launching your own personal training business requires careful planning and attention to detail. In this episode, host Eddie Lester dives into the six...
Mastering Closing Sales Statements to Get More Clients
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the art of closing sales as a personal trainer, unveiling powerful closing statements and techniques to increase your cl...
Leveraging Your Own Personality to Sell Personal Training
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, we dive deep into the art of salesmanship in the personal training industry, exploring how ...
Networking: The Key to Business Growth and Client Acquisition as a Personal Trainer
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, we unlock the power of networking as a crucial strategy for personal trainers to fuel busin...
How to Use Branding as a Personal Trainer to Get More Clients
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the power of branding and its impact on attracting more clients as a personal trainer. Building a strong brand identity goes ...
How to Discuss Pricing During a Sale to Close More Sales
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast we dive deep into the art of discussing pricing during a sale as a personal trainer. Pricing...
Using Google and Yelp to Gain New Clients (Easily)
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, we delve into the power of leveraging Google and Yelp to attract new clients effortlessly. ...
Using Goal Setting to Make a Full Time Income as a Personal Trainer
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Eddie Lester dives into the essential topic of SMART goal setting for personal training professionals. Join us as we explore the...
Why Clients Aren't Buying Your Personal Training Right Now (And What to Do About It)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Eddie Lester tackles the pressing concern for personal trainers everywhere: why aren't clients buying your services, and more importantly, w...
How to Create a Sales Pipeline for your Personal Training Business
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your current approach, understanding the intricacies of a sales pipeline is crucial for sus...
The Key to Starting and Growing Your Personal Training Clientele - Building Rapport
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many trainers start their certification process and then business without a plan on how they are going to gain clientele. This leads to frustration an...
Marketing 101 for New Personal Trainers
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into the essential strategies of "Marketing 101 for New Personal Trainers." Host Eddie Lester will be foc...
What Are You Selling? - Understanding Your Training Product
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we dive deep into a paradigm shift that will redefine the way you approach selling as a personal trainer. Instead of merely marketing...
The 6 Best Closing Sales Statements for Personal Trainers
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Eddie Lester as he unveils the secret sauce to sealing the deal – "The 6 Best Closing Sales Statements for Personal Trainers." J...
The 5 Best Power Power Questions to Use in your PT Sales Process
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're delving into a critical aspect of the personal trainer's toolkit – the art of asking power questions in the sales process. Wh...
The 2024 Guide to Social Media for Personal Trainers
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Eddie Lester for an exclusive deep dive into "The 2024 Guide to Social Media for Personal Trainers." Whether you're a seasone...
Overcoming Sales Barriers and Objections When Selling Personal Training
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast, discover the strategies that turn objections into opportunities as our host, Eddie Le...
The Four Core Marketing Channels for a Life Long Career as a PT
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Certified Personal Trainer Podcast we discuss "The Four Core Marketing Channels for a Lifetime Career as a Personal Trainer.&quo...
15 Must-Do Tasks to Prepare your Training Business for the New Years Rush
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show Links:$6 Personal Trainer Sales MentorshipProgram Design TemplatesCertified Online Personal Trainer CertificationHealth Coach CertificationBusine...
How To Market and Sell Personal Training To Get More Clients
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selling is without a doubt one of the hardest tasks for many personal trainers. Most certification programs don’t include sales and marketing traini...
Nutrition 101 - A Personal Trainer's Guide to Nutrition
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Personal trainers offer a lot more than just physical training; understanding nutrition advice and educating both yourself and your clients on this to...
Corrective Exercise 101
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clients commonly struggle from some form of imbalance, musculoskeletal condition, or previous injury that inhibits their success inside and outside of...
The Power of the Follow Up
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To help generate the most useful results and get the most out of your sales processes, it's crucial to follow up. If you don't, you're ...
Are you using your time effectively as a Personal Trainer? | Productivity and Time Management
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fitness industry is unique in many ways, but one commonality it holds with other industries is that those who know how to prioritize, manage, and ...
Do You Know Your Selling Personality?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes down to selling your training, as with different programs and exercises, there is no straight line or perfect system to achieve your end...
Assessments 101
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing when and how to assess your clients effectively is an important part of a well-rounded training program. Not only does it give you valuable ...
How To Enjoy and Leverage Social Media To Get More Clients
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's no question that social media is an effective tool to build meaningful connections, provide value for those you can help, and allow poten...
Client Retention 101
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we analyze what differentiates good trainers from great ones, understanding and embodying this idea stands out as one: The experience you provide...
Selling Yourself As A Personal Trainer
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selling yourself and your training services can be tricky as a personal trainer because, well, you probably didn't get into the field because you...
What Is Online Personal Training? How Can We Create Sustainable Revenue Streams?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is online personal training exactly and in what ways can you create a consistent income online? While it's helpful to look at what other coa...
Pricing Structures and Principles for Personal Trainers
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing your services appropriately is a pillar to sustaining a business, establishing your positioning, and consistently delivering value to clients....
Avoiding Burnout: How To Ensure Longevity In Your Personal Training Career
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is unavoidable in any professional life, but consistent stress, overwhelm, and eventual burnout IS something we can avoided as personal trainer...
Do You Need A Niche To Be A Successful Personal Trainer?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The value of niching down is a widely-debated topic in the fitness industry, and rightfully so; it has certain tradeoffs that make it beneficial for s...
Strength 101 with Tim Henriques — Part 2
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of this two part podcast, we're going to dive deep into strength.In today’s episode we're going to explore:— Nutri...
Strength 101 with Tim Henriques — Part 1
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of this two part podcast, we're going to dive deep into strength.In today’s episode we're going to explore:— What ...
Dissecting the Squat with Dr. Chad Waterbury — Part 2
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of our 'Dissection' series, we're continuing our deep dice into the squat.In this part we're going to explo...
Dissecting the Squat with Dr. Chad Waterbury — Part 1
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of our 'Dissection' series, we're going to dive deep into one of the most popular exercises: the squat.In this fi...
Keep Your Clients Motivated Beyond Their New Year’s Resolutions
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let your clients’ New Year’s resolution become another statistic.It’s no secret that the new year brings a wave of motivation for new an...
3 Keys to a Successful Personal Training Business For New Trainers
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some personal trainers have an impressive list of credentials while others are just getting started. What some steps that new trainers can take as the...
Hypertrophy 101 with Michael Wittig — Part 2
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, a large portion of your clientele will have a muscle-building goal at some point during their time with you, and it's crucial that y...
Hypertrophy 101 with Michael Wittig — Part 1
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, a large portion of your clientele will have a muscle-building goal at some point during their time with you, and it's crucial that y...
Training Senior Clients with Dr. Karl Knopf
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working with an older population has many upsides; however, just like any other clients you many work with, you will likely run into a few challenges ...
Fat Loss 101: How to Help Your Clients Lose Weight
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the majority of our clients will have a weight loss goal at some point during their time with us, and it's crucial that we'r...
Personal Trainer Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Physical and Mental Health
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It would seem unlikely that all too often personal trainers run out of time to place their own physical and mental health at the top of their list of ...
How to Increase Your Productivity As An Online Personal Trainer
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing your productivity may be the answer to solving your seemingly impossible problems. In today’s episode of the Modern Personal Trainer, Co...
Better Than Fine: Finding Courage and Strength After An Injury
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The life and challenges of a certified personal trainer is exhilarating, rewarding, completely unique to itself. But at times, like any career path, ...
3 Reasons Your Personal Training Clients Leave You
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you are a trainer, it's hard to recognize the reasons why your clients may leave you. If you're constantly relying on new clients, buil...
How to Choose a Fitness Career Path
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lack of rigid regulations in the fitness industry allows coaches to have more control over their own destinies. But, with that freedom comes a res...
How to Price Your Online Training Services
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing your services appropriately is a pillar to sustaining a business, establishing your positioning, and consistently delivering value to clients....
How to Consistently Get Online Training Clients
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting online clients is an art of expertise, empathy, and genuine care for the people you help.In today's podcast, our expert team of online co...
How to Train Clients Virtually
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to start or transition your career to online training? Eddie is joined by Alex Cartmill and the rest of the Fitness Mentors team to discuss the...
Fitness Video Performance with Mason Bendewald
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create a connection with your clients through video and live streaming workouts? The human need to connect with others drives man...
The Move to Earn Movement
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Eddie Lester as he dives into how trainers can utilize the move to earn movement to grow their personal training businesses. Learn the top c...
When Should You Raise Your Prices?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you're a new trainer, it's hard to determine when you need to raise your prices. Do you look at other trainer prices? Do you calculate ...
The World's First Metaverse Gym
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We aim to make it crystal clear that supporting your fitness career is our top priority. And one major aspect of that includes spotting new opportunit...
Progressive Overload: What is It and How to Use It
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An effective training plan has many components, but one of the most important is progressive overload. Put simply: progressive overload is doing work...
Michael Hughes: Scaling Your Impact
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're by joined by Michael Hughes, Founder of Gymnazo - a gym in San Luis Obispo, CA specializing in performance, restoration, and small gr...
Will the Metaverse Change the Fitness Industry?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world is constantly evolving, and in order to thrive as a modern trainer, it's important to keep an eye on new developments and understand ho...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Client Assessments
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before giving direction to clients, you need to meet them where they're at—this is why an assessment is so important. It's the foundation ...
Alex Cartmill: How to Build a Fulfilling, Lifelong Fitness Career
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by Alex Cartmill, former Head of Product for the Personal Trainer Development Center, sought-after personal trainer, author, a...
5 Steps to Enjoyable and Effective Social Media Marketing
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just hearing the phrase “Social media marketing” often leaves a bad taste in trainers’ mouths, and understandably so - there’s no shortage of ...
Pat Gamboa: Shaping the Future of the Fitness Career Path
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Eddie Lester welcomes Pat Gamboa to the Fitness Mentors team. In this episode Eddie and Pat converse about Pat's nearly three decades of exp...
The History of the Fitness Professional
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where did the modern fitness professional come from? Join host Eddie Lester through the discovery of where the career path of a personal trainer stems...
6 Time Saving Tips used by Six Figure Trainers
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To become a six-figure trainer it requires you to be extremely efficient with your time. Managing many clients, creating their programs, marketing for...
Podcast #68 - The Fitness Exercise Hierarchy
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What exercises are best for gaining strength? Join host Eddie Lester as he unveils the Fitness Exercise Hierarchy for strength specific goals. Learn t...
The Personal Trainer Business Plan for 2022
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is very common for new trainers entering the fitness industry to get lost in mess of competing certifications and deciding on which one provides th...
The 2022 Landscape of Personal Training Certifications
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The landscape of training certifications has evolved over the last 20 years. But have they adapted to the demands for the newest version of the profe...
3 Fitness Predications for Personal Trainers in 2022
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What will the new year bring for personal trainers and the fitness industry?Join host Eddie Lester as he uncovers 3 predictions that are all but guara...
Podcast #64 - The Best in Fitness and Health - Survey
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Eddie Lester as he discusses the survey of over 400 certified personal trainers regarding what the best tools are in fitness and health. Wh...
Podcast #63 - The Impact Driven Personal Training Model
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show Links: Learn more about the Impact Driven Personal Training Model HereThe goal of this IDPT Model is to show you how to have the largest impact o...
Podcast #62 - Group Program Design for New Trainers - Georgia Southern University Student Call
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often times new trainers get stressed and confused when they are faced with training a group of new clients. Groups present a unique challenge as ever...
Podcast #61 - 7 Tips to Set Up Your Virtual Personal Training Gym
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started as a live streaming trainer is one of the best things you can do to increase revenue as a personal trainer. But what is the best way t...
Podcast #60 - Sebastian: Online Trainer Partnerships
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Eddie Lester on a mentorship call with Sebastian, who is interested in taking his business online with a business partner. Learn the precaut...
Podcast #59 - Angela: Achieving Long Term Goals as a Personal Trainer
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join this mentorship call with host Eddie Lester and Angela as they dive into starting as a new trainer and progressing toward the 3-5 year journey of...
Podcast #58 - Kelsey: Starting as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie had a very insightful mentorship call with Kelsey who is looking to start personal training as well as incorporate her massage therapy services....
Podcast #57 - Tracey: How to Transition from a Full-Time Job to Personal Training
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to transition from a full time job to the life of a personal trainer? Join host Eddie Lester on a mentorship call with Tracey, wh...