Welcome to Episode 108 of the You4ia Health Podcast with Personal Trainer and owner of JPS health and fitness in Essendon. Jacob is a personal trainer who has been in the industry for over a decade. His willingness to upskill and learn more has enabled him to be known as a powerhouse in the space. Anyone who knows Jacob will know how much knowledge this man has between his ears. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge that is pacing the way for future trainers in the space. He does this through the JPS education portal which is a space for certified trainers to upskill. Jacob is so passionate about raising the standard of personal training in the industry.   Both Jacob and I spoke at length about the low barrier to entry to become a PT, and just how the course can leave you severely underqualified in many fields based on the expectation and trajectory of the industry at the present time. Personal training is multifaceted role which requires a comprehensive understanding of many areas including, program design, nutrition, psychology, relationship building among many other things.   During today’s chat Jacob and I spoke about the fitness industry and specific skill sets and trainers that a PT is required to possess to be effective in the job. We take a deep dive into 4 main areas in which both Jacob and I agree that a trainer should invest time, energy and money into upskilling. These areas include, communication, programming, verbal and non verbal explanations and problem solving. But don’t worry, Jacob and I give you the road map during the episode.   This is an absolute must listen for any current coaches or people thinking of entering the fitness industry. These skills will help you stand out from the crowd.   Don’t forget to leave a rating and review for the pod and share this episode with a friend that will find this episode useful, this alone is super supportive and helps the podcast grow.   Join in the conversation on socials by tagging in both Jacob and I and letting us know what you thought of the episode. This in itself means so much and helps the podcast grow. Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend or two.   You can get in contact with Sarah below: @jacobschepis_jps @jpshealth_fitness https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au   A special mention to a sponsor of the show Eimele.   My You4ia Health community would know I adopt a plant exclusive diet. While majority of essential nutrients can be attained from a plant rich diet, there are some nutrients that need a little love. Lucky for us plant-based folks Eimele have formulated the essential 8 Multi-nutrient. Which features some key nutrients that plant based eaters may fall short on.   The 8 key nutrients formulated in the capsule include  Omega 3 DHA/EPA iodine  Selenium Iron  Vitamin D3  Vitamin B12 Calcium  Zinc    To get yours head to www.eimele.com/you4iahealth and use the code “You4iahealth” at the checkout for an extra 5% off your first order On top of the generous subscription discount.