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Why PTs Stop Experimenting, Retro Sweets Ranking, & Soft Skills

September 3, 2026 · 52 min

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In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, we break down why so many personal trainers are losing their passion and getting stuck in a rut: they've stopped experimenting on themselves.

We discuss why relying solely on basic "3x10" templates and MyFitnessPal tracking can create boring content, and how trying different periodisation models (such as wave loading and 5-3-1) can revitalise your coaching.

Plus, the guys explore why soft skills win long-term client retention, debate the logistics of professional home organisers, and rank the ultimate top five retro British sweets!

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