Thanks for checking out Episode 16 of The Trainer's Scoop!
In this episode, I had a great discussion with Danny Wirt. Danny is working hard to achieve his goals, as he balances teaching an Intro Exercise Science Course at Temple, Coaching, and creating informative fitness content.
Danny has a well rounded approach to his work. He has a Master’s Degree from Appalachian State, experience working with a variety of clients, and is a competitive powerlifter. I particularly enjoyed hearing his perspectives on the variety of topics we discussed, including:
0:00: Introductions
2:30: The RIR Model
4:30: Online vs. In Person training
6:00: The importance of communication as a trainer and coach
8:00: Danny’s background
12:00: Structuring informative content
16:00: Why Danny decided to further his education
20:00: The transition from being a student to becoming an Exercise Science educator
26:00: The fallacy of a one-track mindset
32:00: Music and Sports Psychology
40:30: Regaining lost strength from the Covid shutdown
43:45: Danny explaining the physiology behind regaining strength…(You gotta check this out)
45:00 Insights into a beneficial student-instructor relationship
55:00: Closing remarks
Big thanks for Danny for taking time to talk! You can follow him on Instagram @dannywirt @vp_diet, and be sure to check out his YouTube channel!
