The Personal Trainer Experience
The Personal Trainer Experience
Podcast Description
Real talk for personal trainers. Hosted by Hector Sanchez, a U.S. Navy veteran from Brooklyn now living in Bali, and founder of The Training Notebook app est. 2012
This podcast dives into the unfiltered world of personal training, from getting your first client to handling burnout, navigating gym life, online coaching, & building a successful fitness business
Each episode features real conversations with personal trainers from the US, UK, and Australia, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what it truly takes to thrive in the industry
Authentic stories. Actionable lessons just for P.T's
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast explores the multifaceted world of personal training, covering themes such as client acquisition, burnout management, fitness entrepreneurship, and online coaching strategies. Episodes feature in-depth conversations like the challenges of training men over 40 with Gary Mahabir, who addresses the psychological barriers in fitness, and John Jeffrey's transition from geophysics to personal training, discussing practical client relationship tactics.
Real talk for personal trainers. Hosted by Hector Sanchez, a U.S. Navy veteran from Brooklyn now living in Bali, and founder of The Training Notebook app est. 2012
This podcast dives into the unfiltered world of personal training, from getting your first client to handling burnout, navigating gym life, online coaching, & building a successful fitness business
Each episode features real conversations with personal trainers from the US, UK, and Australia, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what it truly takes to thrive in the industry
Authentic stories. Actionable lessons just for P.T’s
What happens when a personal trainer with a psychology degree, a hospitality background, and a love for Olympic rings builds communities that keep clients coming back?
You get Cristina Poon — a coach who helps people go from “I can’t” to “What’s next?” and proves you don’t need to be an athlete growing up to succeed in fitness.
From Toronto to Bali to Sydney, Cristina has rebuilt her personal training business in three different countries. In this episode of The Personal Trainer Experience, she shares exactly what makes clients stay loyal, how to market yourself as a trainer without feeling pushy, and why most coaches get client motivation all wrong.
We cover:
Lessons from training in Toronto, Bali, and Sydney
How to coach clients who never felt at home in a gym
Why Olympic rings create loyal clients
The mental game: what trainers get wrong about motivation
Building community that drives client retention
Marketing strategies for online coaching and lead generation
How to sell training without feeling like a salesperson
Career advice for new trainers entering the industry
Whether you’re a new trainer learning how to get clients or a veteran coach trying to grow your online fitness business, Cristina’s story is packed with strategies you can use right now to stay relevant, avoid burnout, and build a sustainable personal training career.
Follow Christina Poon – https://www.instagram.com/getagripfitnessau?igsh=MXFob2V2YnhjcW05cA==
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