Make It Yours: From Following the Workout to Programming Your Own, with Dr. Catlin Tucker.
One-size-fits-all approaches dominate corporate gyms and traditional classrooms—not because they work, but because they're easier to manage.
I left my personal training job at a big NYC gym chain because I was tired of cookie-cutter programming, corporate micromanagement, and audits from managers who knew nothing about my clients' goals or injuries. The leap to open my own gym was scary, but necessary—because giving every client the same workout isn't just lazy, it can be dangerous.
My guest, Dr. Catlin Tucker, faces the same battle in education. A bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and 2010 Teacher of the Year, Catlin has written eleven books on blended learning and personalized education. She holds a doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University and trains educators worldwide.
In this episode, we discuss why standardized systems fail diverse learners, what it takes to break free from rigid structures, and how to create more personalized, sustainable, and student-led experiences—whether in the gym or the classroom.
Topics covered: personalized learning, blended learning, student-led education, fitness programming, leaving corporate jobs, entrepreneurship in fitness, educational innovation
Guest Info: Dr. Catlin Tucker
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