The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast

Mar 09 2025 53 ep. 42 mins

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Welcome to The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast, the ultimate show for fitness enthusiasts, aspiring personal trainers, and coaches looking to build a thriving career in the industry. Hosted by Jon Bond—fitness educator, entrepreneur, and strength coach—this podcast dives deep into everything from training principles and business strategies to industry insights and real-world success stories. Each episode is packed with expert advice, no-nonsense discussions, and plenty of humour, making learning both engaging and actionable. Whether you're considering becoming a personal trainer, already qualified, or just passionate about fitness, this podcast will help you navigate the industry with confidence. Expect inspiring interviews, myth-busting conversations, and practical tips to take your training, coaching, and business to the next level. If you want a career in fitness that’s fulfilling, financially rewarding, and flexible, you’re in the right place. Listen, learn, and level up with The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast.

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Five Biggest Fears Holding You Back (And How To Overcome Them)

Mar 09 2025 14 mins

🔥 Thinking about becoming a PT but feeling held back by fear? You’re not alone.Most trainers feel excited about the idea of working in fitness, but doubts creep in—“What if I fail?” “What if I can’t get clients?” “Am I good enough?”In this episode, we break down the five biggest fears stopping you from reaching your full potential and show you how to build conf

How to Train Your Client Like an Athlete (Even if They're Not One)

Mar 02 2025 16 mins

Most personal trainers focus on just getting clients "fit"—but what if you could take their results to the next level by training them like an athlete?In this episode, we break down the key principles of Strength & Conditioning that can help ANY client—whether they’re an everyday gym-goer or a competitive athlete.

How to Become a Personal Trainer in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Feb 23 2025 14 mins

Are you passionate about fitness and ready to turn it into a rewarding career? In this video, we’ll walk you through exactly how to become a personal trainer in 2025 – from getting qualified to landing your first clients and building a thriving fitness business. Whether you want to work in a gym, online, or as a self-employed coach, this guide covers everything you need to know

The Best Way to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

Feb 16 2025 22 mins

Losing fat without sacrificing muscle—it's what every client wants, but few get right. As fitness professionals, it's our job to help clients achieve this goal effectively while also applying these methods to our own training.In this episode, we dive into the science-backed strategies that ensure muscle retention during fat loss, covering everything from strength training and pro

The First Step to a Successful Fitness Business (Most People Get This Wrong!)

Feb 05 2025 10 mins

If I were starting my fitness business today, the first thing I’d do isn’t what most people think. It’s not setting up a website, designing a logo, or even creating a workout plan. It all starts with your audience.Who can you help? How can you help them? These are the questions that separate thriving fitness businesses from those that struggle. In this episode, I break down w

How to Move Better, Feel Stronger, and Crush Pain with Yanushka Bagiolo

Jan 17 2025 47 mins

I sit down with Yanushka Bagiolo, one of our incredible graduates from the Level 2 Gym Instruction and Level 3 Personal Training qualifications. Known as 'Nush,' Yanushka is now a highly skilled movement coach, helping both the general population and athletes optimise their movement.We dive into how Nush supports clients in reducing pain, improving performance, and building a stron

The Power of Walking: Unlocking Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Oct 31 2024 26 mins

Ever wondered if something as simple as walking could transform your health and wellbeing? In this episode, we explore the powerful impact of walking on both body and mind. We’ll break down how just a few steps a day can significantly boost cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and even improve mental clarity and mood. From building consistency to getting more out of every s

How to Build Lasting Motivation and Achieve Your Fitness Goals for Life

Oct 23 2024 15 mins

Today we’re exploring a powerful approach to building lasting motivation in your clients. It’s based on the idea that there are three key psychological needs we all have—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—that drive us to stay engaged and committed to our goals. In this episode, we’ll break down how you, as a coach or trainer, can use these principles to keep your clie

Unlocking Success by Breaking Barriers and Building Healthy Habits

Oct 16 2024 23 mins

Today we’re diving into a powerful psychological tool that can help trainers and coaches guide their clients toward lasting success. It’s called the Theory of Planned Behaviour, developed by Icek Ajzen, and it’s all about understanding what drives people to act—or not act—on their intentions. In this episode, we’ll break down the theory and explore how you can use it to

Do better people make better trainers, coaches and teachers? With Dave Hall

Sep 25 2024 53 mins

IntroductionIn this episode, I sit down with the brilliant teacher and coach, Dave Hall, to tackle a thought-provoking question: Is being a good person a fundamental component of being a great coach, trainer, or teacher? We explore whether technical skills alone are enough or if personal values and how we treat others are more significant in shaping success in these fields. Join us