Listen "Certified vs Qualified: What Every Fitness Trainer Needs to Know"
Episode Synopsis
This week on Reppin’ Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong teams up with Chris Hitchko, founder of Show Up Fitness, to unpack personal training secrets. From getting certified to building a career, they cover what it takes to go from rookie to ripped. Expect tips on turning certs into cash, why hands-on experience beats textbooks, and how to flex your way to success—plus a little country music and a 10-pound belt buckle.Got questions like:"Do I need a certification to train?""How do I stand out as a trainer?""Can bodyweight moves get me jacked?"Coach Brick’s got you covered—hit play and start reppin’!Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Meet Brick & Chris01:08 – Gym Vibes: Reps, Curls, and Yeehaws03:14 – Chris’ Origin: From Fourth Grade to Fitness Guru04:24 – Certified vs. Qualified: What’s the Deal?06:33 – Top Certs: NASM, ACE, Show Up & More09:50 – Career Hacks: Turning Certs into Cash11:40 – Nutrition Tips: The Gray Area Trainers Miss13:14 – Hands-On Training: Why It’s the Real MVP16:34 – Soft Tissue Certs: Help Clients in Pain17:14 – AI in Fitness: Friend or Foe?20:25 – Chris’ Goal: Benching 315 Again22:03 – Lifting Tunes: Country for the Win23:16 – Brain Gains: Reading to Stay Sharp25:26 – Advice for New Trainers: Keep Showing UpLike, Subscribe, and Rep It Out!Drop a comment—what’s your favorite workout jam?Connect:Chris Hitchko on InstagramCoach Brick on InstagramSupport the Show
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