Fitness Education Online Podcast I For Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals, Gym Owners & the Fitness Industry

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Fitness Education Online are one of the largest providers in world when it comes to online CEC / CEU courses for Fitness Professionals. This podcast is a free resource for Personal Trainers, Bootcamp Operators, Group Fitness Instructors, Gym / Studio Owners and anyone else in the Fitness Industry who is looking to up skill their knowledge. Every week your hosts Jono Petrohilos and Travis Mattern will interview a different expert in the Fitness Industry who will share their expertise and give actionable tips that a Fitness Professional can implement immediately. Fitness Education Online also have one of the largest Facebook Groups in the world for Fitness Professionals "The Fitness Education Online Community" - feel free to connect with us in there too. @fitnesseducationonline @jono_petrohilos @travis_the_kettlebell_guy

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June 16, 202650 min

Stop Delivering a Service. Start Creating an Experience - With Dan Williams

Dan Williams is an accredited exercise physiologist, founder of Perth-based Range of Motion (20 years strong), and business mentor. In this episode he introduces Gobsmack Consulting, a practical framework for turning ordinary client touchpoints into experiences people actually talk about.Most fitness professionals are delivering a good service, but good service is just the cost of entry. Dan walks through how to map every client touchpoint, identify the pits and the forgettable middle, and redesign them into moments that create a genuine emotional response. The big takeaway: in an AI-driven world where everything is being scaled and commodified, the most powerful thing you can do is the opposite. Do the unscalable.Connect with Dan:Instagram: @gobsmackconsulting & @danwilliams_businessconsultantFree 75-page customer experience framework for FEO listeners: https://gobsmack.com.au/feo/ EOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

June 8, 202641 min

The Lead Gen Playbook with Dan Henderson

In this episode, Bex is joined by fitness business coach Dan Henderson for his third appearance on the podcast. Dan has spent nearly two decades in the fitness industry, building multiple businesses including Filex, Australia's largest fitness conference, and now helps gym owners and fitness professionals add $10 to $50k a month to their revenue while working less.Dan breaks down his six lead flow system for face to face PTs, gyms and studios, dives into what makes an offer actually convert right now, and shares why sorting your packaging and pricing before adding more leads is often the most important move you can make. He also gives us a rundown on Filex, coming to the Gold Coast on June 18 and 19.Connect with Dan HendersonInstagram: @coachdanhendersonFacebook: Daniel HendersonFilex tickets: filex.com.auEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

May 24, 202643 min

From Overwhelmed to Automated: AI for Fitness Pros with Claudia Li

In this episode Bex sits down with Claudia Li, Head of Marketing at FEO and creator of the first ever AI course for the fitness industry. If AI feels overwhelming or you have no idea where to start, this is the one for you. Claudia explains why Claude is so different to the chatbots most of us are used to, and how it can actually do the work for you, from drafting client emails to building programs, eBooks, carousels and reports.Bex and Claudia cover the simple first steps for anyone brand new to Claude, how to train it on your tone of voice and branding using projects and skills, the top three tasks every trainer should hand over first, and the honest truth about security. They finish on why AI will not replace personal trainers, but the ones who use it will replace the ones who do not. A practical, beginner friendly chat for any fitness pro who wants to save time and get back to coaching.Connect with ClaudiaInstagram: @itsclaudiali/ Email: claudia@claudiali.comCheck out Claudia's Claude AI course here: https://fitnesscecs.com/claude-aiYou can also connect with Claudia in our FB group.EOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

May 18, 202627 min

20 Years of Pre & Postal Natal Training with Calum Wilson

In this episode, Bex sits down with Calum Wilson, founder of Bump Health and one of Australia's most experienced pre and postnatal coaches. With over 20 years specialising in this space and thousands of mums trained, Calum is on a mission to make expert level support accessible to more women, and to upskill the PTs working with them.Calum unpacks the biggest myths still floating around about training during pregnancy, how programming should actually shift through each trimester, and why the 6 week GP clearance isn't the green light most PTs think it is. He shares what trainers need to know about pelvic floor and diastasis, when to refer out, and the biggest mistake he sees PTs make with postnatal clients. The conversation also covers how to coach the emotional side of postnatal training, the truth about "bounce back" and breastfeeding weight loss, and Calum's honest advice for any PT working in this space: educate, refer, or stay in your lane.Connect with CalumWebsite: bumphealth.com.au Instagram: @bumphealthfitness LinkedIn: Calum WilsonEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

April 28, 202637 min

How These Aussie Business Coaches Are Helping Health Coaches Hit $20k+ Months with James Fleming

You've done the study, you've got the qualification - now what? Bex sits down with James Fleming from the Health Coach Growth Hub, a business built to help health and wellness coaches crack the online space, sign clients, and get paid what they're worth. James and his wife Mikaela run both a health coaching business and a coaching business for coaches, so everything they share comes from real-world experience.In this episode they dig into the three things most coaches get wrong from the start - pricing, service structure, and marketing - and what to do instead. James shares his take on niching down, why the one-off session model is costing coaches more than they realise, and how to stand out online when everyone is posting the same content. They also get into the mindset blocks that keep coaches playing small, the sales call data you should actually be tracking, and a ManyChat hack that every coach should have set up right now.Connect with James: healthcoachgrowthhub.com | @healthcoachgrowthhubEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

April 20, 202652 min

Lessons from Nearly 40 Years in Fitness with Joy Flint

In this episode, Bex is joined by Joy Flint - gym owner, IFBB competitor, coach, and mentor - to explore what it really means to build a life, not just a business, in the fitness industry. Joy shares what's changed across nearly four decades in the industry, why she believes coaching has gotten too fluffy, and how staying connected to your "why" is what separates the coaches who last from the ones who don't.Together they discuss why retention comes down to genuine relationships, how to train for longevity rather than aesthetics, and what coaches need to understand about training women over 40 - including hormones, gut health, and perimenopause.Connect with Joy: @joyaflintWebsite: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline EOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

April 15, 202639 min

The Power of Niching Down with George Varvaressos

George Varvaressos of Metamorph Physique went from 150kg to the bodybuilding stage, and built an online coaching business by doing one thing a lot of coaches are scared to do: niching down. In this episode he shares how leaning into his Greek culture completely changed his business, and why being authentic on camera will always beat a polished content strategy.We also get into client retention, building real human connection in an online world, and why grinding for the long game is the game worth playing.Connect with George: @george_metamorphListen to his podcast: The Jacked Philosopher PodcastEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

March 31, 202636 min

The Shift Toward More Freedom in Fitness with Loz Marie

In this episode, Bex is joined by Loz Marie, a personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, to chat about career progression beyond the gym floor and what it can look like to build more flexibility, impact, and sustainability as a coach.They discuss the shift happening across the industry, why trainers are no longer just delivering programs, and how creating leverage in your career can open the door to more freedom and long-term opportunity.Connect with Loz: @loz.marie_EOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

March 16, 202634 min

The Missing Piece in Fat Loss and Performance with Sofia Shahrokhey

In this episode, Bex is joined by fitness coach Sophia Shahrokhey to explore how the nervous system influences fat loss, muscle building, and overall performance. Sophia shares how stress, recovery, sleep, and lifestyle factors can impact a client’s ability to get results — even when they’re consistent with training and nutrition.Together they discuss the signs of nervous system dysregulation, why pushing harder isn’t always the answer, and how coaches can take a more holistic approach to help clients achieve better, more sustainable results.Connect with Sofia: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_sofia/Book mentioned: Outlive by Peter Attia and Bill GiffordEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

March 10, 20261 hr 6 min

The Business Lessons Every PT Needs to Know with Tye Arnett

In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex sits down with Tye Arnett from Simple Gym Co to discuss what it really takes to build a long-term, sustainable career in the fitness industry.With more than 25 years of experience, Tye shares insights on the foundations that help gyms and personal trainers succeed, including strong systems, clear culture, and consistent service. The conversation explores common mistakes fitness businesses make with marketing and lead follow-up, why retention should be a major focus, and how coaches can simplify their content and messaging to connect with the right clients.This episode is packed with practical advice for personal trainers and gym owners who want to build a business that lasts.Connect with Tye: on Instagram: @coachtyeaEOFY SALE NOW LIVE!Use the code EOFY at checkout for 50% off all CPD courseshttps://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify