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Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008. He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession. His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best.

Bio:


Anthony Renna has been a personal trainer since 2004, first working with Equinox, then on his own at different facilities before opening his own gym, Five Iron Fitness, in 2008. He sold Five Iron in 2016 so he could focus on his true passion of providing educational resources for fitness professionals to excel in the profession. His mission is to help them find success and make an impact in the world by sharing all he has learned from the best of the best.


As the founder and host of both the Strength Coach Podcast and Strength Coach TV, he has interviewed hundreds of strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners. He applies what he learned by helping fitness professionals in his personal coaching and accountability group.


Anthony still trains clients a few hours a week and is a partner with Michael Boyle in StrengthCoach.com and BodyByBoyleOnline.com


His new book Be Like the Best: A Guide to Reaching the Top in the Fitness Profession is out October 18.  www.BeLiketheBest.com


 


Show Notes:Websites and Social Media Links: 


Website – continuefit.com


Website – strengthcoach.com


Website – strengthcoachpodcast.comFacebook – Anthony Renna


Twitter - @CONTINUEfit


Instagram – antrenna


YouTube – CONTINUE


Books Mentioned:


The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck


Everything is Fucked


Do The Work


Tribes of MentorsTools of Titans


The War of Art


 


Anthony’s Book Recommendations


Delivering Happiness


Range


On the Road


Why Sinatra Matters


The Drinking Life


Forever


People and Resources mentioned:


Gray CookMark Verstegen 


Mike Boyle


PT on the NetEquinox


Bodybyboyleonline.com


Nick WinkelmanSean Croxton Paul ChekSally FallonDavid GetoffWeston A. Price


Perform BetterErin McGirr


Steven Pressfield


Tim FerrissTony RobbinsRichard BransonStephen KingDon SaladinoRon McKeefery


Geralyn Coopersmith


Toast Masters


Patrick Ward


Jason FerruggiaDerek Hansen


Laree Draper


Frank Nash


Darcy Norman


ALTIS


Molly Galbraith


Girls Gone StrongDavid EpsteinMark Fisher


Alwyn CosgroveTuff Girl Fitness


Tony Hsieh


Christa Doran


Chicken soup for the soul 


Jack Kerouac


Pete HamillFrank Sinatra


Wayne Gretzky


Gordie Howe


Ken Dryden


Denis Potvin


Stevie Ray Vaughan


 


Time-Line:0:00 – 9:35 - Robbie intro’s the show and asks Anthony about his background


9:36 – 11:03 - Robbie asks Anthony was closing his facility scary?


11:04 – 15:37 - Robbie asks Anthony about his podcasting career


15:38 – 21:07 - Robbie asks Anthony why did he decide to write his book “Be Like The Best”?


21:08 – 24:10 - Robbie asks Anthony how his book went from a minor to major project?


24:11 – 29:19 - Robbie asks Anthony about the structure of the book


29:30 – 36:32 - Robbie asks Anthony about the similarities and differences between all the individuals he interviewed for his book?


36:33 – 38:38 - Robbie asks Anthony what was his biggest takeaways from writing this book?38:39 – 42:57 - Robbie asks Anthony if he feels the diversity between the goal setting habits of the individuals he interviewed for his book should be something to be embraced?


42:58 – 42:52 - Robbie asks what’s next for Anthony Renna?


42:53 – 47:59 - Robbie asks Anthony, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?


48:00 – 50:23 - Robbie asks Anthony where people can find out more about him and his book?


50:24 - 51:58 - Robbie wraps up the show!

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