# personal training (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover personal training. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why You Keep Falling Off Track](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-keep-falling-off-track-WjYYeF5t) _2026-08-13 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Struggling with an all-or-nothing mindset? In this episode of Healthy Living Scottsdale, we explain why consistency beats perfection when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and long-term health. Learn how small daily habits, realistic goals, and accountability can help you lose weight, build healthier routines, and create lasting results without burning out. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/4dbd78a2-a95a-4f9e-99c0-b4f674f4143d/group-item/155ca3d6-f29a-4683-93ae-b5c166bdc678/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [The Fitness Skill That Disappears First](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fitness-skill-that-disappears-first-z4xvb3Sz) _2026-08-06 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Power is one of the first physical abilities we lose as we age, but it's also one of the most important to train. In this episode we explain the difference between strength and power, why power declines faster with age, and how power training improves balance, reaction time, mobility, and everyday movements. Learn how to safely train power for longevity, reduce fall risk, and stay strong and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/33b55a02-44e4-418a-9b5b-794a14e0ca25/group-item/7a7c6339-2e02-4401-be89-ecb9d701ce90/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [The Best Heart Rate Zone for Strength Training?](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-heart-rate-zone-for-strength-training-d0P_6whV) _2026-07-30 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Are you using your smartwatch the right way during strength training? In this episode, we explain how heart rate zones can help improve workout quality, recovery, and performance. Learn what each heart rate zone means, how to use wearable fitness trackers during strength training, and why a higher heart rate doesn't always mean a better workout. If your goal is to build strength, lose fat, or… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/5a0dda97-cb87-4ae6-a93c-a6ba30916a71/group-item/a58c266b-6e93-424b-964c-7cdd656b699f/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [How to Find Credible Fitness Information](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-find-credible-fitness-information-5ofZgXTD) _2026-07-23 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Confused by all the fitness advice on social media? In this episode we explain how to separate evidence-based fitness advice from myths, fear tactics, and viral misinformation. Learn how to spot trustworthy fitness experts, avoid unrealistic expectations, and build a healthier social media feed that supports your fitness goals instead of hurting them. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/9ca71bf4-b533-46c3-9ecf-e58a5fbc34cb/group-item/64dcfc27-4d09-48d9-ba20-075367d6e9fc/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [Beyond Paid Ads: 3 Organic Marketing Tactics That Drive Results with Kaitlin Bitting](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-paid-ads-3-organic-marketing-tactics-that-drive-results-with-kaitlin-bitting-jwRO6kGM) _2026-07-22 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Kaitlin Bitting) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ Paid media is getting more expensive and less predictable. So what do you do instead? Kaitlin Bitting just joined Alloy as Director of Marketing, and she comes with agency experience, time at Campbell's Soup, and a front-row seat inside another major fitness franchise. Rick Mayo brought her on the podcast six weeks into the job, and the conversation landed somewhere useful: three organic marketing… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/b4a6d428-f073-440f-a870-4d60c0811dc4/group-item/41eacde1-4768-4e3c-a73e-388038f0b23b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [The Price of Discounting: Why Cheaper Isn't Better with Matt Helland](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/the-price-of-discounting-why-cheaper-isnt-better-with-matt-helland-REm99WE1) _2026-07-15 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Matt Helland) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ If you run a premium fitness business, discounting is not a sales tool. It is a confidence problem with a price tag on it. In this episode, Rick Mayo and Matt Helland break down the psychology behind why fitness business owners discount, and why it almost never has anything to do with what the customer actually needs. They cover the five reasons people drop their prices, from lack of conviction… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/4626567d-2805-41ed-a741-3bf44c93fa2b/group-item/5c63ecb1-6898-4dfd-a617-5e15243f75cb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [Bodybuilding vs Functional Fitness for Long-Term Health](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/bodybuilding-vs-functional-fitness-for-long-term-health-IKoJTLKj) _2026-07-09 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Should you train for muscle size or real-world strength? In this episode of Healthy Living Scottsdale, Coaches Adam and Damon break down the differences between bodybuilding and functional strength training, including muscle growth, movement quality, longevity, mobility, and injury prevention. Learn how each training style impacts strength, performance, balance, and long-term health, and how… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/60cb9985-78ac-4a12-a2b0-d7e440d07582/group-item/c161a69b-1ba8-4c62-bcc0-46589cb0397e/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [Make Summer Count: Key Actions for Success with Matt Helland](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/make-summer-count-key-actions-for-success-with-matt-helland-8oCu7YuO) _2026-07-08 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Matt Helland, Rick Mayo) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ July is the slowest month in fitness. Everyone knows it. The question is what you do about it. Rick Mayo and Matt Helland sit back down in the Beats Lab for one of their unscripted conversations about what it actually looks like to run a great personal training studio when the season is working against you. No guest, no slides, just two people who have been doing this for decades talking through… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/fdc11689-63bc-4030-8a3a-e307173a75f6/group-item/5177af30-dedc-4203-8d67-c4d635d15c08/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [How to Track Fitness Progress Without the Scale](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-track-fitness-progress-without-the-scale-IwNva8Nj) _2026-07-02 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Fitess, Weight Loss, BMI, INbody, Weight loss journey) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Are you letting the scale control your mood? In this episode of Healthy Living Scottsdale, Coaches Adam, Tara, and Damon explain why obsessing over InBody scans, BMI, body weight, and daily fluctuations can slow your fitness progress. Learn how hydration, sleep, sodium, and meal timing impact the scale, why body composition matters more than weight alone, and how to measure real progress through… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/6a00e97a-3f71-4d80-ad3c-30cca9472a6e/group-item/9327f8a0-dac2-4dd0-bf25-c99fca5a0653/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [He Built a 7-Figure Gym Marketing Company from His Mom's Basement with JP Middleton](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/he-built-a-7-figure-gym-marketing-company-from-his-moms-basement-with-jp-middleton-Xa45JH5Q) _2026-07-01 · support@legacypodcasting.com (JP Middleton, Rick Mayo) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ JP Middleton started his company out of his mom's basement at 21. No clients, no experience, and no idea what he was getting into. Eight years later, Gym Members Now is a seven-figure operation working with hundreds of fitness businesses, and JP just joined the Alloy vendor network. In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with JP to find out what GMN actually does differently. The… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/9e1a4699-a90f-4b0a-8ada-9d190517988d/group-item/ac27f059-2638-4375-903e-8f6c09e307eb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uClTNNKPzIef) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Strength Training Tips for Better Golf Performance](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/strength-training-tips-for-better-golf-performance-9jVNgWol) _2026-06-25 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Want to improve your golf swing, mobility, and consistency on the course? In this episode of Healthy Living Scottsdale, Coaches Adam and Damon break down how functional strength training helps golfers increase swing speed, improve rotational power, enhance mobility, and create more consistent ball striking. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/d77498c7-8c14-458c-b58b-37518fd70443/group-item/0ba6f60a-777a-4271-afe8-07b95d600bcb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [The Truth About GLP-1s and Strength Training](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/the-truth-about-glp-1s-and-strength-training-AEbHlzCB) _2026-06-18 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ GLP-1 medications can help with weight loss, but are they costing you muscle, energy, and long-term health? In this episode of the Healthy Living Scottsdale Podcast, Coach Adam, Director Jolie, and Coach Tara explain how GLP-1 medications impact fat loss, muscle mass, metabolism, strength, and recovery [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/d077aa9f-0ac2-4a39-8ca9-72e74b256267/group-item/c85f26b2-0eac-419c-924e-468070af59d9/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [Breathing Techniques for Faster Recovery Between Sets](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/breathing-techniques-for-faster-recovery-between-sets-UdQd5RK3) _2026-06-04 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ Want to lift more weight, improve workout performance, and recover faster? In this episode of the Healthy Living Scottsdale Podcast, Coaches Adam, Tara, and Damon explain why proper breathing is one of the most overlooked fitness skills. Learn how breathing impacts strength training, endurance, core stability, recovery, and overall exercise performance. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/e82659ff-500a-48ff-a622-3a18dac82c3c/group-item/df29f62d-03c8-4932-bae6-2f0942d99d04/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [3 Types of Muscle Contraction](https://healthy-living-scottsdale.simplecast.com/episodes/3-types-of-muscle-contraction-wZo7LWB2) _2026-05-28 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Pulse Fitness Scottsdale) · Healthy Living Scottsdale_ What’s the difference between eccentric, concentric, and isometric muscle contractions — and why do they matter for strength, muscle growth, and injury prevention? In this episode of the Healthy Living Scottsdale Podcast, Coaches Adam, Tara, and Damon break down the 3 major types of muscle contractions using real exercise examples like squats, RDLs, bicep curls, planks, carries, and Pallof… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/098486db-b67e-413a-a87d-b043e454b719/24054c46-ac84-4703-b4ea-a597f03b5adf/episodes/audio/group/3f1df477-f672-4c9e-a00b-14e95cdb1fcb/group-item/cc793188-8587-4bba-87b8-ca2a789c6fee/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=NoBmCR4K) ## [The Fractional CMO Advantage: Scaling Smarter with Erin Levzow](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fractional-cmo-advantage-scaling-smarter-with-erin-levzow-Glu1LATU) _2026-05-20 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Erin Levzow, Rick Mayo) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ What does it look like to have a world-class CMO in your corner without the full-time price tag? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Erin Levzow, CMO at CapitalSpring, to talk about the real value of fractional marketing leadership. Erin has held CMO roles at Wingstop, Freebirds, Museum of Ice Cream, and Marcus Hotels, and now works across the full CapitalSpring portfolio to… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/89933667-b680-4f3c-a859-0f83597e5f4a/group-item/64f30376-1c3f-4cc3-8441-410b8f330782/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [National Meets Local: Why Digital Marketing Works Better Together with Aren Johnstone](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/national-meets-local-why-digital-marketing-works-better-together-with-aren-johnstone-BCm9hjAW) _2026-05-13 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Aren Johnstone, Rick Mayo) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ What happens when a franchisor and its franchisees are both running ads at the same time, targeting the same people? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Aren Johnstone, CEO of Franchise Ramp, to talk about one of the most misunderstood problems in franchise marketing: duplicate spend. Aren breaks down why national and local budgets so often work against each other, what a… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/2743d66a-02ae-45fe-b672-db1e4af9d588/group-item/b33cf497-bc7c-40ae-93c1-571b18a5c885/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [Your Website Is Your Salesperson: Jimmy Weeks on Getting It Right](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/your-website-is-your-salesperson-jimmy-weeks-on-getting-it-right-Cq6H4usw) _2026-05-06 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Jimmy Weeks, Rick Mayo) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ What's the difference between a website that looks great and one that actually brings in business? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Jimmy Weeks, CEO of Internet Strategy Labs, to dig into what separates high-performing websites from digital dead ends. Jimmy has built nearly 700 websites over 25 years and built one of the first franchise analytics dashboards in the industry.… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/9032083e-6f9b-49f0-bc55-ef175cef38fa/group-item/40118972-2624-4799-9b74-2a0e1fada65e/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [How CapitalSpring Evaluates and Scales Franchise Brands with Bryan Dickenson](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/how-capitalspring-evaluates-and-scales-franchise-brands-with-brian-dickenson-Ycpelh8o) _2026-04-29 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Rick Mayo, Bryan Dickenson) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ What does it really take to scale a fitness brand — and find the right investment partner to help you get there? In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Dickinson from CapitalSpring to discuss his path into franchise-focused private equity, what it takes to thrive in the industry, and what made Alloy Personal Training a standout investment opportunity. Bryan breaks down how CapitalSpring evaluates… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/51cf0546-d7ff-4a24-b3a3-ae30dcb6ea64/group-item/f830a786-df77-495b-8f02-d7fbe4ac4982/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [Onward & Upward: Why We Partnered with CapitalSpring](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/onward-upward-why-we-partnered-with-capitalspring-efZw6SFv) _2026-02-25 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Rick Mayo, CapitalSpring) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ How do you grow fast without losing what makes your business great? In this episode, we sit down to talk about bringing on a private equity partner, CapitalSpring, and what that really means for our franchisees and our team. We get into why we waited for the right partner, how they’re helping us scale faster, and why this is not just about money. It is about resources, accountability, and opening… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a3ee9fa6-2ee7-469b-9216-15931fc04c3c/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/audio/group/f7c49390-a886-4a04-a4c9-d7605b85bfec/group-item/5e22345d-d411-4201-a41a-29bfd227db24/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GbA0Qw4tBZlJ) _2026-02-25 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [What the Best Franchisees Do Differently with Tammi Brown](https://alloy-personal-training-business.simplecast.com/episodes/what-the-best-franchisees-do-differently-with-tammi-brown-pKOaU00r) _2026-02-04 · support@legacypodcasting.com (Rick Mayo, Tammi Brown) · Alloy Personal Training Business_ What actually separates great franchise owners from those who struggle? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Tammi, a seasoned franchise business coach with experience across multiple national brands, to break down the real traits that drive long-term franchise success. They dig into why employee turnover is usually a leadership problem, how owner involvement directly impacts… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/5ed0dbb4-3d0b-4eed-81fa-59ec0ca07c27/episodes/ec7a7a66-bff1-45d2-ad6e-69337f8be7e8/audio/3971a7ca-ab28-4edb-bf98-7e970605ec8d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_xM2Jp0O)