Steve Wetzel
Steve Wetzel (steve_wetzel @ villasport.com) is a former NFL strength and conditioning coach for 17 seasons working for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals, and since become a very successful personal trainer teaching the principle of HIT to athletes and the general population.
He is a fitness advisor at VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa in Texas, and has been the top fitness producer for all locations from 2013-2019. With 35 years of experience, Steve’s unique approach combined with advanced training methods emphasizes injury prevention and results in the improvement of strength levels and body composition.
In this episode, Steve Wetzel tackles personal training fundamentals, how to thrive as a sports coach and a personal trainer, tactics to train clients better, contraindications and solutions, importance of data tracking, and much more.
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Show Notes
- 5:37 – How to train better, retain clients, and be a top fitness producer
- 16:09 – Skills to thrive as a sports coach and a personal trainer
- 19:00 – Meeting Luke Carlson and Dan Riley
- 27:11 – Steve’s workout routine
- 31:24 – Athletic strength training and conditioning
- 43:23 – How to be a great personal trainer
- 57:22 – Identifying contraindications and finding workarounds
- 1:04:41 – NFL coaching, thoughts on starting a HIT business
- 1:16:07 – Memories of meeting Arthur Jones
- 1:17:28 – The future of HIT, exercise, and fitness education
- 1:28:55 – Fitness tools/apps for data tracking
Selected Links from the Episode
- National Football League (NFL)
- Discover Strength
- Tektonic Athletic Development and Rehabilitation
- University of Maryland
- Nautilus Machines
- Keiser Fitness Equipment
- The 21 Convention
- Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week by Doug McGuff and John Little
- Orange Theory Fitness
- Pure Barre
- SoulCycle
- Gainesville Health & Fitness Center
- MedX Machines
- Slow Burn Personal Training Studio
- Hammer Strength Equipment
- Polar ProTrainer
- Full Fitness
- Gym Log+
- Joeri App
476 – Stress Less, Earn More: Dave Bess’s High-Ticket Approach for HIT
Exclusive Q&A with Doug Holland: Strength Training Insights and HIT Business Tips
460 – Patty Durell’s Guide to Bridging the Gap Between Physiotherapy and Personal Training in Your Business
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