Special Guest: Mike Thompson- Training, Coaching, Business, and More

About this episode

Mike Thompson discusses his transition from in-person coaching to online platforms and the importance of self-motivation and client enjoyment in fitness.

In this episode, Mickey and JP are joined by Mike Thompson. Mike shares his journey from in-person coaching to online platforms, influenced by life changes such as becoming a parent. They explore the importance of self-motivation, client enjoyment, and creating a supportive environment for fitness. The conversation also touches on balancing training with life responsibilities, the significance of setting realistic goals, and the necessity of establishing boundaries for mental health. Mike emp...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mickey, JP

Guest: Mike Thompson

Topics covered

• coaching
• online training
• self-motivation
• fitness environment
• goal setting
• mental health

Keywords

• coaching
• fitness
• self-motivation
• goal setting
• mental health
• online training
• supportive environment

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