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Fat Personal Trainers | Stick to Fitness EP 26

Hymsuen Liu Episode 26

In Episode 26 of the Stick to Fitness podcast, hosts Hymsuen Liu and Archie Collings dive into the controversial topic of whether personal trainers (PTs) need to be in shape to be successful. They explore if being in great physical shape makes it easier to attract clients and whether it’s a necessity or just a stereotype perpetuated by media portrayals of fitness professionals.


The hosts also touch on the broader idea of how being in shape could impact other professions and compare it to sports, where some of the best managers were never elite athletes. They discuss how, in personal training, a PT might have great genetics or athletic ability, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they can teach those traits to their clients.


The episode wraps up with a conversation about professionalism, noting that while physique might play a role, it’s also about how trainers present themselves through their clothing, attire, and overall demeanor.


Join the conversation as Hymsuen and Archie challenge the traditional views of what it means to be a personal trainer!

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