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Coffee with a Personal Trainer - Where we answer all things motivation, health, and fitness!

Coffee with a Personal Trainer - Where we answer all things motivation, health, and fitness!

By Michael Hartman

Have you ever had a question that you wish you knew the answer to when it comes to motivation, health, and fitness?

Well this is the podcast for you. Each month we will have a different professional personal trainer sit down with the one and only Formal Fitness Training owner Michael Hartman to answer your most important questions and have plenty of fun along the way.
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Coffee with a Trainer: Four Corners Podcast Featuring Danielle, Mike, Benn and Adam

Coffee with a Personal Trainer - Where we answer all things motivation, health, and fitness!Oct 01, 2021

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Coffee with a Trainer: Four Corners Podcast Featuring Danielle, Mike, Benn and Adam

Coffee with a Trainer: Four Corners Podcast Featuring Danielle, Mike, Benn and Adam

The Four Corners podcast features professional trainers, coaches, doctors or other health professionals who have the goal of helping you improve and live your best life. In this episode we covered weight training, exercise modification, fat loss, pre and post workout nutrition, how to get and stay motivated and so much more. Featured on the show were Be Dani Fit (Dani), Intuitive Roots (Benn), Move Health & Sports Clinic (Adam)…
Oct 01, 202101:10:57
Perpetual Improvement 1

Perpetual Improvement 1

Get out a pen and paper and learn how to distinguish your friends, family and inner circle. Also you will learn that “The type of people who work on themselves are the type of people who work on themselves”. Learn what it takes to improve and actionable steps you can take NOW to help you get there sooner!
Aug 20, 202109:57
Coffee with a Trainer Episode 18 featuring Ali Gilbert
Jul 23, 202101:07:14
Coffee with a Trainer Episode 17: featuring Delroy Thomas from SHAPE Training

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 17: featuring Delroy Thomas from SHAPE Training

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 17: featuring Delroy Thomas from The Shape Trainer Delroy and I sat down and discussed motivation, some myths surrounding fitness and working out, how to get your mind correct & how “Not Quitting” could be the best piece of advice available to you! Myths included: -Eating less to be lean or lose weight -Lifting weights and if it makes you bulky -Hiring a coach; does it guarantee success? -How many calories should I eat per day? And so much more……!
Jul 01, 202126:45
Coffee with a Trainer Episode 16: featuring Benn Fineman

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 16: featuring Benn Fineman

This episode features Benn Fineman from Intuitive Roots and The Factory at Reach. Benn is a lifetime learner when it comes to health, fitness and nutrition. Benn and I talked about weight gain during the pandemic, genetics, blood work and why it is very important to keep an eye on your health and fitness as well as always looking to improve your mindset and working towards being more positive and mentally strong!
Jun 17, 202154:59
Coffee with a Trainer Episode 15 - featuring Hannah Corbacio

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 15 - featuring Hannah Corbacio

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 15 featuring Hannah Corbacio

Hannah and I discussed “food freedom”, mindset, building muscles, how to Appropriately toggle calories and exercise, how often you should change your routine and I also dove into the fact that we all can do better.

Let’s make small changes to continue to work towards a healthier world and planet for now and future generations!

Enjoy!
Jun 10, 202142:28
Coffee with a Trainer Episode 14 Featuring Lauren Blackford from Yozenity

Coffee with a Trainer Episode 14 Featuring Lauren Blackford from Yozenity

Grab your coffee, a pen and a notebook and sit down and learn from two professional coaches to live a life of perpetual improvement. Lauren and I sat down and discussed yoga, wellness, crystals, universe energy and so much more! 

Check back next time for another episodes designed to help you improve your life! 

May 06, 202148:40
What are the 5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health Today?

What are the 5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health Today?

One this episode of Formal Fitness Training Sunday Shorts we cover the five things which you can start working on today to improve your health now and into the future. Do not buy into the hype of these "too good to be true" products or programs. Managing your bloodwork, your steps and a few other key things will help you improve at a more sustainable pace and your future self with thank you for it!


Onward and upward always!
Mike

Apr 24, 202106:01
Coffee with a Trainer Re-Launch 2021

Coffee with a Trainer Re-Launch 2021

Coming up in the next three months we have some awesome guests!


Lauren Blackford - Owner of Yozenity with Lauren, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Wellness practitioner. (MAY)

Benn Fineman - Owner of Intuitive Roots & Manager at The Factory at Reach (JUNE)

Hannah Corbacio - Owner of Beyond a Clinic (JUNE)

Delroy Thomas - Chief Motivator & Head Movement Coach at The Shape Trainer (JULY)



Apr 10, 202101:49
Coffee with a Trainer 13.0 featuring Ampersand Integrative Wellness

Coffee with a Trainer 13.0 featuring Ampersand Integrative Wellness

Grab your coffee, a pen and a notebook and sit down and learn from three professional personal trainers and ambassadors for a life of perpetual improvement.


Michael Hartman, Jesse Hershey, & Stefano Sarge sit down on Zoom over coffee and talk about testosterone, lower back injuries, how to stay in shape this up coming winter and so much more! Check back next month for another episode designed to help you improve your life!

Nov 06, 202052:54
Coffee With a Trainer Episode 12 featuring Stephanie Grace
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Coffee With a Trainer Quarantine Version 2.0: Featuring Benn FIneman of Intuitive Roots

Coffee With a Trainer Quarantine Version 2.0: Featuring Benn FIneman of Intuitive Roots

Coffee With a Trainer Quarantine Version 2.0: Featuring Benn FIneman of Intuitive Roots


In this episode recorded from our individual homes in Philadelphia PA & Mohnton PA Benn and I discussed workout routines that can be done from home during 'Stay at home' orders. We also covered how to set up a fitness studio in your own house with minimal equipment. 

Additionally we covered

-Undoing damage from sitting to much behind a desk or looking down at a screen all day. 

-How Benn and I are improving during these unique times.

-10 Reasons why people are hesitant to hire a personal trainer and why it is important to focus on the 3 E's when hiring a trainer (Education, Experience, Enthusiasm)

-How to boost your immune system function.


Grab a cup of coffee, a notebook and take some notes. This episode was packed with a great deal of great information!


Thanks for listening! Remember to share and support the show!

Apr 28, 202051:15
Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge part 3.

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge part 3.

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge

This is a continuation of our full Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Podcast which lasted about 2 hours! We had many questions that came from that podcast and here we will answer them in many 'mini' episodes.

In this episode we cover:

How do you adjust to not working or not working as much?

Enjoy!

Thanks for listening!

Apr 21, 202007:27
Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge part 2

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge part 2

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge

This is a continuation of our full Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Podcast which lasted about 2 hours! We had many questions that came from that podcast and here we will answer them in many 'mini' episodes.

In this episode we cover:

How to set up an at home workout routine for yourself!

Enjoy!

Thanks for listening!

Apr 21, 202010:07
Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge

Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Q&A Featuring Jesse Hershey & Stefano Sarge 

This is a continuation of our full Coffee with a Trainer Quarantine Podcast which lasted about 2 hours! We had many questions that came from that podcast and here we will answer them in many 'mini' episodes.

In this episode we cover:

How much working out is too much while at home? 

Enjoy! 

Thanks for listening!

Apr 21, 202007:13
Quarantine Coffee With a Trainer 1.0 featuring Jesse Hershey and Stefano Sarge.
Apr 10, 202001:50:54
Formal Fitness Training Coffee with a Trainer 2020: Featuring Danielle Keperling Episode 11

Formal Fitness Training Coffee with a Trainer 2020: Featuring Danielle Keperling Episode 11

In this episode we cover all things related to sugar and we also cover how to strengthen the rotator cuffs! Grab a pen and some paper and learn about how sugar works in the body and how to improve your nutrition as it relates to sugar, how to improve motivation, and how to increase shoulder mobility and decrease the likelihood of a shoulder injury.

Feb 07, 202040:16
Formal Fitness Training story and Health, Wealth, Success, Happiness, and Personal Relationship Test

Formal Fitness Training story and Health, Wealth, Success, Happiness, and Personal Relationship Test

In this episode I give you the story of Formal Fitness Training as well as tools to improve your health, wealth, success, happiness, and personal relationships through fundamental fitness and solid performance based nutrition. Learn how I overcame being obese, being underweight, and overcoming injury set back after set back. Bring a note pad and pen take notes and get ready to in prove your life!
Nov 07, 201912:40
Personal Growth

Personal Growth

This episode gives more details about Formal Fitness Training and gives you some actions to take to expand your mind, your network, and your personal growth!
Sep 17, 201904:28
Coffee with a Trainer Summer Shred Edition

Coffee with a Trainer Summer Shred Edition

Stefano Sarge and I sit down and give a 6 minute run down on ways to get shredded for summer! Check it out!
Jun 12, 201906:14
Coffee with a Trainer 10.0 (Women's Health and Fitness Edition)- Featuring Ashlee Whitmoyer & Danielle Keperling live from Sulia Studios in Alburtis Pennsylvania

Coffee with a Trainer 10.0 (Women's Health and Fitness Edition)- Featuring Ashlee Whitmoyer & Danielle Keperling live from Sulia Studios in Alburtis Pennsylvania

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! The segment will be featured monthly on Facebook live & Podcast! Each month will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. 

Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new!

Coffee with a trainer 10.0 – Featuring Ashlee Whitmoyer (Ash Assault) & Danielle Keperling (Be Dani Fit). These professional female trainers and myself sit down to talk about female fitness, keeping your family healthy, how to manage bloating, ways to improve your diet, and so much more! 

Grab a pen, some paper, and open your mind to advice to help get you in the best shape of your life! Check it out!

Did you like this podcast? Please share it with your friends and support the Formal Fitness Training mission to help improve peoples health, wealth, and future success! 

Apr 28, 201948:27
Coffee with a Trainer 9.0 featuring Mike Gwyn

Coffee with a Trainer 9.0 featuring Mike Gwyn

 Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! The segment will be featured monthly on Facebook live & Podcast! Each month will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new!  Coffee with a trainer 9.0 - Featuring Mike Gwyn. Mike and I are on location at the Good Life Fitness Institute covering all things health and fitness. 

We covered intensity techniques for building your body, proper form on some commonly poorly executed exercises, and so much more!  


Grab a pen, some paper, and open your mind to advice to help get you in the best shape of your life! Check it out! 

Mar 24, 201948:58
Coffee with a Trainer 8.0 Featuring Jesse Hershey

Coffee with a Trainer 8.0 Featuring Jesse Hershey

Coffee with a Trainer 8.0


 

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! The segment will be featured monthly on Facebook live & Podcast! Each month will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new!

Coffee with a trainer 8.0 - Featuring Jesse Hershey. Jesse and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related. We covered injuries, motivation, Jesse's upcoming book, my E-book, kids lifting weights, and how to improve your diet! .

Grab a pen, some paper, and open your mind to advice to help get you in the best shape of your life! Check it out!

Feb 15, 201948:03
Coffee with a Trainer Supplement Edition

Coffee with a Trainer Supplement Edition

This week I talk about what supplements I take, why, and why they work. Enjoy!
Feb 07, 201910:20
Coffee with a Trainer from the Chair 1.0 Minimizing Back Pain

Coffee with a Trainer from the Chair 1.0 Minimizing Back Pain

How do I cope with and minimize lower back pain?
Jan 28, 201904:49
Coffee with a Trainer 7.0 Featuring Eli Benner

Coffee with a Trainer 7.0 Featuring Eli Benner

Every month we sit down with a new trainer to cover all of your fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle questions!
Jan 18, 201935:31
New Year Goals - Don't look for instant gratification

New Year Goals - Don't look for instant gratification

Instant gratification should never be the reason you go in debt, buy something you cant afford, or quit an exercise program. Set small obtainable goals and do them for the long haul and you are guarenteed to have better and more sustainable results.
Jan 06, 201902:15
Holiday Survival Guide Coffee with a Trainer 6.0 - Featuring Danielle Keperling (Be Dani Fit)

Holiday Survival Guide Coffee with a Trainer 6.0 - Featuring Danielle Keperling (Be Dani Fit)

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! The segment will be featured monthly on Facebook live & Podcast! Each month will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new! Coffee with a trainer 6.0 - Featuring Danielle Keperling (Be Dani Fit) Danielle and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related. We covered the how to balance time, budgeting, and how to minimize damage from treats over the holidays. We also covered ways to improve your pull-up, supplements to improve your energy and immune system, nutritional swaps for baking, how to set new years resolutions and so much more. This one will set you up for success over the holidays! Grab a pen, some paper, and open your mind to advice to help get you in the best shape of your life! Check it out!
Dec 07, 201847:38
Coffee with a Trainer 5.0 - Featuring Benn Fineman

Coffee with a Trainer 5.0 - Featuring Benn Fineman

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! The segment will be featured monthly on Facebook live & Podcast! Each month will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new! Coffee with a trainer 5.0 - Featuring Benn Fineman from Intuitive Roots Benn and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related. We covered the importance of the scale, how a beginner can maximize results, the role of carbohydrates on performance, steady state cardio, libido, testosterone, what the best form of exercise is and so much more. Grab a pad and a pen, take some notes, and improve your life! Check it out!
Nov 16, 201850:24
Client Corner - Formal Fitness Training Clients Talk Success, and Fitness featuring Will Tobin

Client Corner - Formal Fitness Training Clients Talk Success, and Fitness featuring Will Tobin

Formal Fitness Training is a professional training company, it's not a cookie cutter workout system. Client Corner sits down with real people who get real results putting their health and fitness as a priority in their life. We talk about success and how to move forward in life and fitness. This week we sat down with Will Tobin and talk about success, growing as a person, and how to achieve your fitness goals. Check it out!
Oct 27, 201822:38
Coffee with a Trainer 4.0 - Featuring James Spiece

Coffee with a Trainer 4.0 - Featuring James Spiece

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! It will be featured monthly on Facebook live! Each month will will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new! Coffee with a trainer 4.0 - Featuring James Spiece from Spiece Mode Personal Training. James and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related. We covered bodybuilding costs, and how to get involved, supplement pros and cons, what mistakes to avoid for a beginner, and how to pick the right personal trainer or coach for you!
Oct 19, 201801:04:27
Coffee with a Trainer 3.0 - Featuring Stefano Sarge

Coffee with a Trainer 3.0 - Featuring Stefano Sarge

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! It will be featured monthly on Facebook live! Each month will will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new!

Coffee with a trainer 1.0 - Featuring Stefano Sarge from Wyomissing Fitness and Training

Stefano and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related.

We covered appropriate repetition ranges, meal preparation, supplementation, pre and post workout nutrition, how to increase motivation and much more!

Check it out!
Sep 27, 201843:01
Coffee with a Trainer 2.0 Featuring John Monteleone

Coffee with a Trainer 2.0 Featuring John Monteleone

Coffee with a trainer 2.0 - John Monteleone

In this version of Coffee with a Trainer I sat down with John Monteleone and we covered all things fitness.

Topics Covered...

Stress Reduction

Balancing Hormones

Thoughts On the Keto Diet

Best ways to minimize post workout soreness

How often to train abs

How much water to consume

All of those topics plus some good laughs along the way in this version of Coffee with a Trainer !
Sep 27, 201826:03
Coffee with a Trainer 1.0 Featuring Danielle Keperling

Coffee with a Trainer 1.0 Featuring Danielle Keperling

Coffee with a trainer is a segment which features professional trainers who will answer your questions on health, nutrition, and fitness! It will be featured monthly on Facebook live! Each month will will feature a different professional trainer along with Michael Hartman owner of Formal Fitness Training. Sit back grab a notebook and a cup of coffee and learn something new!

Coffee with a trainer 1.0 – Featuring Danielle Keperling of Be Dani Fit @bedanifit

Danielle and I sit down over coffee and discuss all things fitness related.

We covered intermittent fasting, carb cycling, high intensity interval training, the best way to build a butt, and much much more!

Check it out!
Sep 27, 201840:01