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 & Chris
- 01:08 – Gym Vibes: Reps, Curls, and Yeehaws
- 03:14 – Chris’ Origin: From Fourth Grade to Fitness Guru
- 04:24 – Certified vs. Qualified: What’s the Deal?
- 06:33 – Top Certs: NASM, ACE, Show Up & More
- 09:50 – Career Hacks: Turning Certs into Cash
- 11:40 – Nutrition Tips: The Gray Area Trainers Miss
- 13:14 – Hands-On Training: Why It’s the Real MVP
- 16:34 – Soft Tissue Certs: Help Clients in Pain
- 17:14 – AI in Fitness: Friend or Foe?
- 20:25 – Chris’ Goal: Benching 315 Again
- 22:03 – Lifting Tunes: Country for the Win
- 23:16 – Brain Gains: Reading to Stay Sharp
- 25:26 – Advice for New Trainers: Keep Showing Up
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