The 26 Fitness, Nutrition, & Wellness

PODCASTSOf The Year

Fitness Professional Online

Fitness Professional Online Show

As 2014 comes to a close, we over here at FPO love to look back on all

the exciting things that have happened in the past year. I must say that

bringing back the Radio Show has been on the top of the list for almost

everyone! Not only have we been able to revisit a few influential

conversations from the past but have also had the privilege of learning

from some of the newer leaders in the industry. From running your own

successful fitness business, to sneak peeks on revolutionary products,

we have sought to bring you the best of the best from the industry. Our

promise to you is to bring you the highest quality of resources that can

help all of us Fitness Professionals work to grow the fitness industry

together. We are so happy to have every one of you along with us on

this journey and wish you a happy New Year! ~FPO Team

EPISODE 01

BRIAN SUTTONFitness Education Program Manager for the National Academy of

Sports Medicine (NASM)

Brian Sutton talks about how he got into the fitness industry, what'shappening over at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and wherehe sees the fitness industry headed in the next several years. Brian Suttonis the Fitness Education Program Manager for the National Academy ofSports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in providing evidence-basedcertifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals.Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 1.

EPISODE 02

SEAN CROXTONFounder of Underground Wellness and author of The Dark Side

of Fat Loss

The word most often used to describe Sean is PASSIONate! This passioncomes from a lifelong love of fitness and health, and a dream torevolutionize the way THE WORLD thinks about health. Recognizing thefailures of health care, Sean promotes the concept of self-care. In order toregain and/or maintain superb health, we must become more responsiblefor ourselves. Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 2.

EPISODE 03RYAN JEFFREY

Laser Gym's Executive Vice President

In this episode we get to talk to Ryan Jeffrey of Laser Gym. Ryantells us about this exciting new product, the Core Laser, and howit's being used at high end facilities across the nation. Ryan alsoshares with us how they came up with the concept of the CoreLaser and brought it from an idea to an actual product. Ryan evengives us a hint of where we might be seeing his product in thenear future. Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode3.

EPISODE 04

KATHY GRUVERAuthor of the Alternative Medicine Cabinet

Traditional Natural Path and PhD in Natural Health

Fitness Professional Online Radio Show with Doctor Kathy Gruver talkingabout Natural Health and Wellness. She lives in Santa Barbara and hasbeen a fitness professional, specializing in massage therapy, for over 20years. Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 4.

EPISODE 05

DOUG BALZARINICreator of DBStrength

In this show, we get to talk to Doug Balzarini about his background in thefitness industry, how he branched off on his own, and where he see thefitness industry headed in the next several years. Please visit FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 5.

EPISODE 06DOUG HOLT

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In this show, fitness professionals are able to ask Doug Holt questions, as well as get advice about about the fitness industry.

•1.Lynn via LinkedIn asks “I’m new to the fitness field, though I’ve beenworking out most of my life. Do you have any suggestions for me?”

•2.Tyler from the Golden Circle Mastermind Group wrote in and asked“I’ve owned a small training studio for ten years and have had problemswith keeping my staff motivated. My client book is solid, but getting themup to par is tough. Any thoughts?” …Please visit Fitness ProfessionalOnline Show Episode 6

EPISODE 07

VITO LAFATAFitness Profit Systems

In this show, we get to talk to Vito LaFata about his background in thefitness industry, how he branched off on his own, and where he see's thefitness industry headed in the next several years. Vito LaFata is anentrepreneur in the fitness industry and tells us how he overcame themany obstacles that stood in his way to become a prominent fitnessprofessional in the bustling city of New York, and how through this he sawa gap in the industry and set out to fill it. Please visit Fitness ProfessionalOnline Show Episode 7

EPISODE 08

LISA SHAUGNESSYCreator - Agility Social Cues, Partner – Savvy Digital Business

In this episode we get to hear from Lisa Shaughnessy-the creator of AgilitySocial Cues, the fitness professionals online resource for marketing andsocial media information. Lisa tells us how she took her two passions,fitness and marketing, and combined them to make a much neededbusiness! Learn from her expertise in social media within the fitnessindustry to help make your marketing more effective. Read more onFitness Professional Online Show Episode 8.

EPISODE 09

AMANDA HARRISACAC Fitness and Wellness Centers

In this episode we get to hear from Amanda Harris-the woman who hasbeen through the ins and outs of ACAC Fitness and WelnessCenters. Amanda tells us how she climbed her way to the top of ACACand how she found herself wanting to move back down the ladder a fewnotches. Amanda tells us about her journey in the fitness world, how shecurrently encourages and motivates those she works with, and how shesees the future of the industry turning out. Know more about her atFitness Professional Online Show Episode 9.

EPISODE 10KEN BALDWIN

Associate Professor at State University of New York & Executive Director for the National Posture Institute

In this episode we get to hear from Ken Baldwin from the National PostureInstitute and his expert knowledge on posture. He gives us his insight onthe importance of posture, how it affects your body, how to reach idealalignment and more. He informs us of the risk trainers take when theyoverlook posture in dealing with their clients and the negative affects ithas. So do your clients a favor and don't miss this episode at FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 10.

EPISODE 11MICHAEL TORRES

Founder and owner of The Integrated Performance Institute

In this episode we get to talk to Michael Torres, founder and owner of TheIntegrated Performance Institute. Michael informs us of the obstacles andhardships that come along with starting a business in the fitness industryas well as the joys and moments that make it all worth it. If you arethinking about starting your own business you do NOT want to miss thisepisode. Michael gives his invaluable insight on the entire process andshows us how he came to be known to bring together an approach unlikeany other the industry has seen with a continuum of care from SportsMedicine to Sports Performance. Please visit Fitness Professional OnlineShow Episode 11.

EPISODE 12ACEA THEROUX

Creator and Founder of PlyoPower

In this episode we get to hear from Acea, the creator and founderof PlyoPower, where they believe in training smarter instead of harder. Hetells us how he got into the business, the importance of seeking outeducation and knowledge from others, and the motivation it took to makea breakthrough in the industry. Acea has gone from a typical jock to acertified CEU provider-learn the obstacles he had to face and how heovercame them. Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 12.

EPISODE 13LORI KENNEDY

Founder and CEO of WOW Nutrition Systems and The Wellness Business Academy

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Lori Kennedy,from WOW! Weight Loss Inc. Through working with her clients andlistening to some of the common problems they faced, Lori discovered aneed for a weight loss program with success, positive results, and overallwellness. Like many of you, Lori found a need in the fitness industry andsuccessfully did what it took to fill that missing hole. Not only does Lorigive us insight with what she does and how she can help YOU, but shegives us a peek of what it takes to enter into the field of Nutrition and howa little bit of passion can take you a long way. Interested in starting yourown nutrition business? Interested in helping your clients get the correctnutritional information? Then you don't want to miss this interview!Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 13.

EPISODE 14

KARSTEN JENSENStrength and Conditioning Expert

In this episode, we get to talk to our Strength and Conditioning expertKarsten Jensen! Karsten has 15 years of experience as a Strength andConditioning Coach and is the owner and founder of Yes To Strength, acompany committed to "educating strength coaches, personal trainers,and world class athletes on how to develop unlimited strength, power,speed, and endurance by working with the inherent mechanisms of body,mind, and spirit". He is the creator of The Flexible PeriodizationMethod and has worked with Olympic, World Class, and Internationallevel athletes from 21 sports over the last 2 decades. He is the firstStrength Coach to create a complete system of periodization. So don'twaste any time and find out what he has to say! Please visit FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 14.

EPISODE 15ELDON BROUGHStrength and Conditioning Expert

Eldon Brough currently holds the position of Assistant Strength &Conditioning Coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, a Division 1 school.Prior to Detroit, Eldon spent the 2010-11 and the 2011-12 school years asthe Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Dixie State College of Utah.Eldon got his start in Strength and Conditioning as a student assistantcoach at the University of Utah where he graduated, having majored inExercise Science. He is also CSCS Certified through the National Strength &Conditioning Association. Eldon gives us his exclusive insight on what itslike to be a Strength and Conditioning coach working on the field as wellas a path of study! Learn how he climbed his way up to the top so you toocan be a Strength and Conditioning Success! Please visit FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 15.

EPISODE 16MIKE D’ANGELODeveloper - BodyEvolver PT Pro

Mike D'Angelo has over 20 years of ground-breaking success in the fitnessindustry. He's a personal trainer in every sense of the term. D'Angeloholds a degree in Exercise Science and is certified through the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine as an Advanced Trainer. That's ACSM. Mike'salso a native of Boston where he's been recognized as Boston's top trainer.He's also been rated as a top trainer in the country by Allure Magazineand been nominated for the IDEA Trainer of the Year award… Hisdedication runs so deep he developed BodyEvolver PT Pro, which I'll callBodyEvolver moving through with this, a cutting-edge online programwhich is quickly getting recognized as the most effective, efficient way forfitness professionals to measure, track, plan, and manage their clients'progress. Please visit Fitness Professional Online Show Episode 16.

EPISODE 17RON MCKEEFERYStrength and Conditioning Success

Ron is a nationally recognized leader in the area of sports development. Infact, a Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Society awardedhim the Under Armour Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of theYear. He's been sought-after industry speaker. He has even lectured for theNational Strength and Conditioning Association, the Collegiate Strengthand Conditioning Association, and numerous major universities. He hascoached 30 NFL Draft Picks, including a first round Draft Pick and ProBowlers. He has numerous All Americans, NFL free agents, and AllConference Selections. To find out more about Ron just go overto RonMcKeefery.com. You can also look at that link in the show notes atFitness Professional Online Show Episode 17.

EPISODE 18JEFF DROCK

Successful Entrepreneur in Fitness Business

Jeff Drock is the president/founder of the Home Fitness ProfessionalsAssociation and that's a CEU- provider for over 9 training certificationorganizations. Jeff's worked within in the fitness industry for over 15 yearsand has been a personal trainer to 2-time heavyweight champion of theworld Shannon Briggs. Jeff Drock founded the Home Fitness ProfessionalsAssociation because he knew first hand just how difficult it was to createand maintain a successful in-home or mobile training business. We'll talk alot about that in Jeff's past in the show today. Jeff currently resides inFlorida with his wife Laurie and his two daughters. More of him at FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 18.

EPISODE 19SANDY HANCOCK

Owner of Body by Sandy

She's the owner and CEO of Body By Sandy which is a fitness consultationbusiness for women and has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years.She's a national figure competitor. Works with women who want toachieve weight loss, weight gain or do a bikini or figure competition. Shehas one-on-one personal training in her home gym or online training, anutrition for women who can't come to her. Both of Sandy's programs aredesigned individually which I found very interesting and the way it shouldbe personally. She specializes in body sculpting so people can looktrimmed, fit and achieve their weight loss goals. She also integrates notonly the physical but also the psychological components. Please visitFitness Professional Online Show Episode 19 for show notes.

EPISODE 20LISA LORRAINE TAYLOR

Quality Personal and Nutritional Training

Lisa is the owner of Taylor Made Fitness in San Diego where she's beenproviding quality personal training and nutritional coaching services since1995, a lot of information for everybody on that. Also, she specializes inworkouts of all abilities. She serves her clients in-home and studio,outdoors and now online. We'll go into that in-depth in our conversation.Lisa has a BS in Holistic Nutrition with an emphasis on nutrition andoptimal fitness. She offers her clients wellness that accommodates theirlifestyles and their personal goals. Please visit Fitness Professional OnlineShow Episode 20 for show notes.

EPISODE 21GREG MAURER

Bio Mechanics and Eccentric Training

Greg Maurer is an accomplished strategic adviser, professional speaker,club management, sales and marketing consultant, as well as a fitnessprogramming expert. His expertise and experience in club management,commercial fitness product and program development, businessdevelopment, marketing strategy, and strategic planning as well asimplementation has led him to a track record of success in many areas ofthe fitness and wellness industry. Greg has over 27 years of experience inthe commercial fitness industry and so I'm so happy to have him here withus today. For more information about Shaun, please visit FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 21.

EPISODE 22SHAUN ZETLIN

Push-up Progression

Shaun's background and qualifications for the past decade, he hassuccessfully run his own personal training business in the New York MetroArea by being able to relate to each client's specific and individual needsand goals. Shaun prides himself on developing exercise, plans andnutritional menus for any clients fitness goals. His clientele range from theathletes, senior citizen, bodybuilder and dancer. Shaun has been given ahighly regarded Master Trainer status. He's got a plethora of certificationsand continued education under his belt and he's got several books out.For more information about Shaun, please visit Fitness Professional OnlineShow Episode 22.

EPISODE 23JULIO SALADO

Fitness Foundry

Most of you probably know Julio but if you happened not to read hisarticles already, go over toFitnessProfessionalOnline.com where you canpick up some of his authorship. Julio is an NSCA-CPT, U.S.A.W.Performance Coach. He is also a nationally recognized personal trainer,post-rehab specialist and a certificated Kettlebell & TRX SuspensionTraining instructor. Julio is also a motivational speaker and an author. Andyou can find his latest articles and video tips on hiswebsite FitnessFoundry.net. More of him at Fitness Professional OnlineShow Episode 23.

EPISODE 24LORI KENNEDY

Persistence and Perseverance is Everything

Lori has over 13 years of experience in the fitness nutrition world. She'sthe founder and CEO of Wow Nutrition System and Wellness BusinessAcademy which we'll talk a little bit about in the show. Since founding theWOW Nutrition System way back in 2007, Lori and her WOW practitionershave helped thousands of clients achieve their nutritional and weight lossgoals globally. Lori is on a mission to improve the lives both physically andemotionally for one million people by 2022. Talk about a big goal to go for.Lori transitioned out of brick and mortar business and took her entirecompany online in 2012. Since then she's run many successful onlinelaunches netting multiple 6-figures. Know more about her at FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 24.

EPISODE 25KARSTEN JENSEN

Flexible Periodization Model

Karsten, the owner of YesToStrength.com has helped world class andOlympic athletes from 26 different sports for over 20 years. Many of hisathletes have won Olympic medals, European Championships and ATPTournaments. He is the first strength coach to create a complete system ofperiodization, the Flexible Periodization Model, the first complete methodof periodization dedicated to holistic, individualized and periodicized, HIPTraining Programs. Karsten shares all aspects of the flexible periodizationmethod with his fellow strength coaches and personal trainers throughthe flexible periodization method workshops series level 1 to 3. Personalnote: we have read some of Karsten's work and it is phenomenal. So youdefinitely want to go out and check Karsten out at Fitness ProfessionalOnline Show Episode 25.

EPISODE 26CHRIS GELLERT

Pinnacle Training and Consulting Systems

Chris is the CEO of Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems, a continuingeducation company that provides educational materials in the form ofhome-study courses, live seminars, DVDs, webinars, articles and manybooks. Teaching in-depth the foundation science functional assessmentsand practical application behind human movement that is evidence-based. Chris is both the dynamic physical therapist with 14 years ofexperience and a personal trainer with 17 years of experience withadvanced training. He has created over 10 courses and is an experiencedinternational fitness presenter at various websites including ours (FitnessProfessional Online) and international publications. He consults andteaches seminars on human movement. More of him at FitnessProfessional Online Show Episode 26.

FITNESS PROFESSIONAL ONLINE

ABOUT US

Fitness Professional Online was the brainchild of Doug Holt, who saw the need for an online resource for Fitness Professionals around the world. While working for a certification company, Doug helped thousands of

professionals find the resources they needed, but it often took searching through random sites and sending them all over the web. There needed to be a hub that professionals could go to in order to get the information they needed to help their clients. Doug also believed that there was no

one "right way" and wanted to create a space where a multitude of research and theories could be presented and thus allow the professional

to decide what was best – hence Fitness Professional Online. Having experience in magazine publishing, Doug also wanted to bring a magazine

style site to the savvy reader, releasing featured content for free to readers each month.

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