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The Show Up Fitness Podcast

The Show Up Fitness Podcast

By: Chris Hitchko CEO Show Up Fitness
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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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Episodes
  • Mastering Macro Math: A Trainer's Guide to Becoming A Nutrition Coach
    May 31 2025

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    Become a Nutrition Coach with Show Up Fitness info@showupfitness.com

    Transforming your clients' nutrition habits requires more than just telling them to "eat more protein" or "cut the carbs." As fitness professionals, we need to understand the science behind macro calculations while recognizing the psychological factors that make or break dietary adherence.

    This episode dives deep into a practical case study of a 191-pound male consuming 3,600 calories daily—walking you through exactly how to calculate macronutrients, create sustainable deficits, and present this information to clients in ways that drive consistent results. You'll learn why dramatic calorie restrictions often backfire and how to structure gradual, psychologically manageable changes that lead to long-term success.

    Beyond the science, we tackle the business side of nutrition coaching. Most trainers make the critical mistake of bundling nutrition advice with their training sessions, diluting both services and leaving thousands of dollars on the table. By establishing nutrition coaching as a separate premium service ($200-500 monthly), you create an additional revenue stream that could generate $30,000+ annually while delivering superior client outcomes.

    The key to standing out as a nutrition coach lies in building a professional ecosystem. Rather than positioning yourself as a nutrition expert who knows everything, we show you how partnering with registered dietitians creates a powerful client support system that handles everything from macro calculations to restaurant menu guidance.

    Whether you're already offering nutrition services or looking to expand your coaching toolkit, this episode provides the calculations, client psychology insights, and business framework to elevate your practice. Email info@showupfitness.com with subject line SUF-NC to sit in on one of our nutrition certification classes and see firsthand how you can transform both your clients' resul

    Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!

    Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternship
    Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/
    Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8
    Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitness
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 226 (India) Passion meets Profession w/ Shubh Hamirwasia from Maharashtra
    May 30 2025

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    Shubh Hamirwasia IG: Kaaffi_shubh from Maharashtra India.

    Transform your career as a personal trainer in India. Become a certified personal trainer with Show Up Fitness CPT recognized globally.

    Ever wondered how a personal struggle with weight could transform into a thriving fitness career? Meet Shubh, who turned his experience as an overweight teenager into a powerful platform for helping others in India navigate their fitness journeys.

    Shubh's story begins at 16 when a Les Mills instructor saw potential in him and encouraged him to try teaching classes. What started as a way to improve his own fitness quickly evolved into a passion for helping others. Facing the reality that quality personal trainers were beyond his budget, Shubh took matters into his own hands by pursuing ACSM certification. "How difficult can this be?" he thought – a question that launched him into multiple certifications and eventually, a career training others.

    The conversation provides fascinating insights into India's unique fitness landscape, where "skinny fat" is more prevalent than obesity. Shubh explains how economic factors and cultural traditions impact protein consumption, creating distinct challenges for fitness professionals. Unlike Western markets where trainers often leave the industry quickly, Shubh notes that in India, personal training attracts people from other careers due to its earning potential – an interesting contrast that shapes the professional environment.

    What makes Shubh's approach special is his commitment to education and mentorship. "Don't focus on money for the first five years," he advises new trainers. "Surround yourself with the best mentors that you can." This philosophy of prioritizing learning over immediate returns mirrors the approach effective trainers take with clients – focusing on sustainable progress rather than quick fixes. His disciplined lifestyle (including non-negotiable sleep from 9:30-4:30) demonstrates h

    Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!

    Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternship
    Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/
    Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8
    Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitness
    NASM study guide: ...

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    20 mins
  • Should you train when your SICK
    May 28 2025

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    Navigating the delicate balance between consistency and recovery is essential for every fitness enthusiast. Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to push through a workout while feeling under the weather? This episode provides clarity on this common dilemma by exploring the science-backed "neck rule" that helps determine when exercise might help versus when it could harm your recovery.

    We dive into fascinating immune system science, revealing how your body becomes temporarily vulnerable after intense exercise—a phenomenon so significant that elite Soviet Olympic athletes wore masks after training sessions to protect themselves during this window of compromised immunity. You'll learn practical strategies for supporting your immune function during illness, from optimizing sleep to strategic steam room sessions that may help alleviate respiratory symptoms.

    The episode also addresses the psychological challenge of training interruptions. Rather than viewing illness as a fitness failure, you'll discover how to frame these periods as strategic recovery that ultimately serves your long-term goals. Whether you're a personal trainer guiding clients through illness or an individual navigating your own fitness journey, this episode provides the knowledge to make informed decisions that honor both your health and your athletic ambitions. Share your fitness journey openly—setbacks included—because authentic progress inspires others far more than perfectionism ever could. Remember that temporary pauses don't derail your goals; they're simply part of the path to sustainable progress.

    Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!

    Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternship
    Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/
    Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8
    Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitness
    NASM study guide: ...

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    11 mins
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I love listening to the podcasts when I'm not studying on SHOWUPFITNESS.com! They always pump me up! If you're not familiar with the SHOWUPFITNESS internship definitely go check out the site. They will help you be a qualified and confident personal trainer OR take your personal training career to the next level. The team that they have is amazing! Keep the podcasts coming and I'll keep SHOWING UP!!

-Phil

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