2170: Inside the Mind of a World Class Personal Trainer With Jordan Syatt

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with world class trainer Jordan Syatt. 

• Mind Pump’s message of promoting the BEST trainers in the world. (1:44)

• His approach to health & fitness since becoming a father. (3:33)

• Being hyper-aware that your child is constantly downloading information. (7:15)

• How his business has changed, and the rise of fitness influencers. (11:05)

• Why access to too much information can be a bad thing. (19:02)

• The most important things he communicates to his clients. (24:37)

• Why is the fitness industry failing? (30:40)

• The importance of telling the TRUTH. (34:32)

• The welcome change of strength training in the gym. (40:45)

• His thoughts on companies like F45 or Orangetheory. (46:07)

• The difference between hating on a movement pattern vs. effort or intensity. (47:09)

• The prerequisites of being a great coach or trainer. (50:28)

• Jordan’s general guidelines around nutrition. (57:02)

• The reasoning behind his 30-day spiking blood sugar experiment. (1:06:16)

• How does he feel about education with his kid? (1:16:20)

• Communicating the value of actively pursuing religion and spirituality. (1:20:49)

• His relationship and fears around money. (1:39:09)

• The big picture with his business. (1:49:57)

• A deep dive into Jordan’s business and financial streams. (1:55:24)

• The biggest roadblocks for people in the industry. (2:08:43)

• Where would he be without fitness? (2:12:43)

• Misconceptions that keep people out of the gym. (2:15:07)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram

• Website

• Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

• Ben Shapiro (@BenShapiro) 

• Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

• Sean Lowe (@seanloweksu) Instagram

• Eric Cressey (@EricCressey)