Trainers Talking Truths

In our 17th episode of Research and Real Talk, Jenny brings back John Bauer, now of Lionel University, to discuss the newest and latest. From nutrition to gene editing and burnout to muscle memory- nothing is off the table! Join us down the rabbit hole of the ever-evolving science in fitness and wellness.References:1. TED Radio Hour https://www.npr.org/2025/04/18/g-s1-60989/how-crispr-is-changing-the-way-we-grow-our-food2. Azumi Yoshida, Hironobu Takahashi, Tatsuya Shimizu, Morphology and functionality in biomimetic cultured meat produced from various cellular origins,Biomaterials Advances, Volume 169, 2025, 214179, ISSN 2772-9508https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioadv.2025.2141793. Juha J. Hulmi, Eeli J. Halonen, Adam P. Sharples, Thomas M. O'Connell, Lauri Kuikka, Veli‐Matti Lappi, Kari Salokas, Salla Keskitalo, Markku Varjosalo, Juha P. Ahtiainen. Human skeletal muscle possesses both reversible proteomic signatures and a retained proteomic memory after repeated resistance training. The Journal of Physiology, 2025; DOI: 10.1113/JP288104www.Lionel.edu Lionel University

John is making a guest appearance with Jenny to continue the tradition of Research and Real talk! Join this dynamic duo as they explore a litany of topics including prebiotics, Carbs and cancer risk, genetic factors for obesity, coaching burnout, client retention, trainers and social media, and traits of a bad coach!References: 1.Yutaka Nakazawa, Masumi Kageyama, Tomohiko Matsuzawa, Ziqin Liang, Kaito Kobayashi, Hisaka Shimizu, Kazuki Maeda, Miho Masuhiro, Sei Motouchi, Saika Kumano, Nobukiyo Tanaka, Kouji Kuramochi, Hiroyuki Nakai, Hayao Taguchi, Masahiro Nakajima. Structure and function of a β-1,2-galactosidase from Bacteroides xylanisolvens, an intestinal bacterium. Communications Biology, 2025; 8 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-07494-12. Bhupesh Kumar Thakur, Yann Malaise, Saurav Roy Choudhury, Anna Neustaeter, Williams Turpin, Catherine Streutker, Julia Copeland, Erin O. Y. Wong, William W. Navarre, David S. Guttman, Christian Jobin, Kenneth Croitoru, Alberto Martin. Dietary fibre counters the oncogenic potential of colibactin-producing Escherichia coli in colorectal cancer. Nature Microbiology, 2025; DOI: 10.1038/s41564-025-01938-43. Natalie J. Wallis, Alyce McClellan, Alexander Mörseburg, Katherine A. Kentistou, Aqfan Jamaluddin, Georgina K. C. Dowsett, Ellen Schofield, Anna Morros-Nuevo, Sadia Saeed, Brian Y. H. Lam, Natasha T. Sumanasekera, Justine Chan, Sambhavi S. Kumar, Rey M. Zhang, Jodie F. Wainwright, Marie Dittmann, Gabriella Lakatos, Kara Rainbow, David Withers, Rebecca Bounds, Marcella Ma, Alexander J. German, Jane Ladlow, David Sargan, Philippe Froguel, I. Sadaf Farooqi, Ken K. Ong, Giles S. H. Yeo, John A. Tadross, John R. B. Perry, Caroline M. Gorvin, Eleanor Raffan. Canine genome-wide association study identifies DENND1B as an obesity gene in dogs and humans. Science, 2025; DOI: 10.1126/science.ads2145

In this episode Jenny reconnects with long-time fitness professional and education advocate Amy Thomposon of IDEA Fitness. The fitness industry is rebounding well from the pandemic, but one thing that never went away was the need for health and fitness education and mentorship. Amy discusses the growing opportunities for online and in-person education for fitness professionals as well as the benefits and opportunities for impactful mentorship in the field. 2025 IDEA World- July 2025Learn about Mentorship Opportunities HERE!www.ideafit.comIDEA Fit on InstagramIDEA Health & Fitness on YouTubeIDEA Fit on FacebookIdea Health & Fitness Association on LinkedInAmy Thompson on LinkedInAmy Thompson on InstagramHear more! Amy shares insights on The Wellness Paradox Podcast

What does it take to succeed as a college athlete in today’s evolving sports landscape? Strength and conditioning coach from Seton Hall University Angelo Gingerelli joins us to dive deep into athletic development, recruiting, NIL deals, and the realities of college sports.With experience training athletes across multiple sports, Angelo shares his insights on sport-specific training, the importance of recovery, and how sports science has changed the game. We also discuss his book, The Next Four Years, which offers a must-read roadmap for student-athletes (and their families) navigating college recruiting, NIL opportunities, and the transfer portal.If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with essential insights on what it really takes to thrive in college athletics.Tune in now and connect with Angelo!

In this episode Jenny and John chat with the one and only Emma Barry, founder of Trouble Global and a true force of nature in the fitness industry. Dubbed the “Oprah of Fitness”, Emma is a powerhouse speaker, advisor, and investor who thrives on igniting boldness, breaking conventions, and catalyzing massive innovation in business, leadership, and personal development.In this episode, we dive into:What it really means to create “trouble” in leadership and why it’s essential for successThe biggest shifts happening in the fitness industry and where the biggest opportunities lieHow to cultivate a high-performance mindset without burning outInsights on breaking industry norms, battling imposter syndrome, and building a lasting legacyPlus, a fast-paced lightning round where Emma shares her most unconventional beliefs, biggest industry wish list, and top resources for fitness pros.https://troubleglobal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmabarryistrouble/

In this insightful episode, Jenny and John chat with Pete McCall, a fitness educator, author, and industry thought leader. Pete shares an update on his work with Ramp Gym, a cutting-edge fitness concept that can create an additional revenue stream for personal trainers and health clubs.  Next, Pete shares his practical, no-nonsense approach to recovery,  with key insights from his latest book, Smarter Recovery. Here he explains why traditional recovery methods are often misunderstood and how fitness professionals can help clients recover more effectively.Tune in now for expert advice on training smarter, recovering better, and staying in the game for the long haul!Learn more about RAMP Gym: rampgym.comConnect with Pete: https://www.instagram.com/petemc_fitness/Get Pete’s book:  “Smarter Recovery”

In this episode, Jenny and John chat with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. She breaks down the key differences between improving appearance (aesthetic changes) versus improving body image (self perception)—and why it matters. We explore how fitness professionals can help clients shift their focus from aesthetics to true well-being, the role of emotional health in body image, and practical strategies for fostering lasting, meaningful change. Whether you're a coach or on your own health journey, this conversation will challenge the way you think about fitness and self-perception.https://www.instagram.com/trust_and_nourish/Thomas Cash- body image researcherhttp://www.body-images.com/assessments/Value Sorting Exerciseshttps://www.think2perform.com/values/Internalized Weight Bias Articlehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3543476/