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

In this episode, Bex chats with Merinda O’Brien, Head Coach at Generation Strength and elite strength coach, about building a sustainable online coaching business. Merinda shares her journey into the fitness industry, how her business evolved organically into supporting over 45 online clients, and what’s helped her maintain coaching quality and long-term client relationships.
This episode is a great listen for coaches looking to grow online in a way that’s sustainable, professional, and aligned with high standards.
Where to find Merinda:

Instagram: @coach_merinda_obrien 
Business: Generation Strength

If you’re a coach looking to transition online, refine your systems, or build a business that actually lasts, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Fitness Education Online
Website: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline
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To kick off the first FEO Podcast episode of 2026, Bex is joined by Bekk Millwood,
 Founder & Head of Talent Acquisition at Fitness Lifestyle International. With nearly 30 years in the fitness industry and close to a decade in recruitment, Bekk shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the industry has evolved - and why there are now more career opportunities than ever beyond “just PT”.

They cover what employers are really looking for, common mistakes people make when applying for roles, how to stand out even as a student or newly qualified trainer, and how to build a long, sustainable career in the fitness and wellness industry.

Connect with Bekk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekk-millwood-fitness-recruitment
(or simply Google “Bekk Millwood”)

Study with Fitness Education Online: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au

Connect with Fitness Education Online
Website: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline
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In this episode, Bex is joined by Anthony Massino - functional nutritionist, strength & conditioning specialist, and AUSactive Exercise Professional of the Year 2025 - to explore what a genuinely holistic approach to health and performance looks like, and why it’s becoming essential for personal trainers.

In this conversation, Anthony breaks down the most common factors he sees holding clients back, including blood sugar dysregulation, gut dysfunction, and stress-related HPA axis imbalance. He explains how chronic stress can quietly impact digestion, recovery, sleep, inflammation, mood, and overall resilience - even when training and nutrition appear “on track.”

Anthony also unpacks nutritional blood chemistry: what it is, what it isn’t, and why many people continue to experience symptoms despite being told their results are “normal.” He highlights the importance of working within scope, using functional insights appropriately, and building a strong referral network.

For personal trainers, this episode offers clear, practical guidance on early red flags to watch for in sessions — such as fatigue, shakiness, persistent bloating, or low tolerance to stress — and the foundational, in-scope strategies that can make the biggest difference. These include supporting circadian rhythms, prioritising nourishment and recovery, and programming that respects a client’s nervous system and capacity.

Anthony finishes by sharing his Optimal You process, his work at Fifth Element Wellness, and what’s coming next with his PT mentorship program.
Connect with Anthony: Instagram @coach_anthonymasino

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In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex sits down with Dave POW Tabain - three-time world kettlebell champion, coach, and mentor - to talk about building a coaching business that actually feels aligned.
Dave shares his journey from running a kettlebell gym out of a backyard shed to creating multiple successful businesses, and why burnout, identity shifts, and starting again were never failures - but part of the process. 
The conversation then shifts into Dave’s simple B-roll content strategy - a way for personal trainers and coaches to grow their online presence without talking to camera, performing for the algorithm, or constantly selling. Instead, it’s about letting your life and your real coaching conversations do the work.
Dave breaks down how just a handful of short reels can lead to real outcomes - new clients, paid programs, partnerships, and opportunities - without chasing virality or perfection.
If you’re a PT or coach who feels stuck with content, hates “salesy” Instagram tactics, or wants a more sustainable way to show up online, this episode will completely change how you think about content.
Connect with Dave: @davepowtabain

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In this episode, Bex chats with PT business mentor Jenna Cooper, who helps in-gym PTs grow to $3K+ weeks using a simple model that doesn’t require more time on the gym floor.
Jenna shares how she went from burnout to building multiple six-figure coaching businesses - and the exact approach she now teaches female PTs to scale sustainably.
We cover:
Jenna’s journey from gym-floor grind to business mentor
Why great trainers still burn out (and how to avoid it)
The model that helps PTs reach $3K+ weeks:
 free session → 1:1 → small groups → online
How to run consults without sounding scripted
What to do if you’re under 10 clients vs fully booked
Why “dirty reps,” gym-floor conversations, and better conversions matter more than Instagram

Connect with Jenna: @jennacooper.coach on Instagram and explore her free PT checklist, mentorship options via her bio.
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