CoachRx Podcast Network Roundup | January 4-15, 2026
The CoachRx Podcast Network kicked off the new year with an exceptional lineup of episodes focused on programming mastery, post-holiday gym strategies, and the heart of coaching. Here's your complete guide to 10 essential episodes (plus a new live series!) that are setting the tone for coaching excellence in 2026.
NEW Pod: Behind The Design
Live program design with Daniel Persson & Brandon Gallagher
Episode 1 & Episode 2
Watch two expert coaches design programs in real-time every Tuesday at 10:30am EST on the OPEX YouTube Channel. This isn't polished, post-production content - it's raw, unfiltered program design decision-making as it happens. See the thought process, hear the debates, and learn the frameworks that guide elite-level programming.
Episode 1: Watch Here →
Episode 2: Watch Here →
Catch it live: Tuesdays at 10:30am EST on the OPEX YouTube Channel
The BG Perform Podcast
New year coaching strategies
How To Navigate The Gym Post Holiday
January brings the rush - new members, returning clients, and the inevitable chaos. This episode provides the framework for managing post-holiday gym dynamics, setting realistic expectations, and creating sustainable momentum rather than burning out by February.
Watch on YouTube →
Fitness Trends We Hope To See In 2026
What direction should the fitness industry move in 2026? This forward-thinking episode explores the trends worth embracing and the shifts we hope to see in coaching, programming, and athlete development. A refreshing antidote to trend-chasing.
Watch on YouTube →
Conquer Athlete Podcast
Strategic industry analysis with Tyler Cooke
Episode 281: Breaking Down 2026 Fitness Trends - with Tyler Cooke (January 15)
Jason, Ryan, and Tyler to break down 2026 fitness trends. Learn which trends will impact how you coach and which ones you can safely ignore as you build your 2026 plan. Also enjoy some solid advice for gym owners accommodating both gen pop and athletes.
Watch on YouTube →
The Fitness Movement Podcast
Real-world programming solutions
Individual Design & CrossFit Classes: Programming for a Real Athlete
Can you deliver individualized coaching within a class structure? This episode tackles one of coaching's biggest challenges - how to honor Individual Design principles while running group classes. Real programming solutions for real gym environments.
Watch on YouTube →
Building Strength & VO2 Max Concurrently | Live Programming Battle
Watch two coaches battle it out in real-time as they design programs that simultaneously develop strength and aerobic capacity. This live programming session reveals the decision-making process behind concurrent training - one of the most challenging aspects of hybrid athlete development.
Watch on YouTube →
Constantly Consistent Podcast
With Coach Austin Kap
The HeART of Coaching: Compassion, Creativity & Community with Michael Atkinson
A powerful conversation about what makes coaching truly transformative. Michael Atkinson joins Coach Austin Kap to explore the softer skills that separate transactional training from life-changing coaching - compassion, creativity, and genuine community building.
Watch on YouTube →
Coach Sam Smith Podcast
Movement science and fatigue management
Recent Learnings: Movement Constraints and Fatigue
Coach Sam Smith shares his latest insights on how movement constraints interact with fatigue states. This episode explores the nuanced relationship between technical breakdown and systemic fatigue - essential knowledge for coaches making real-time training decisions.
Listen on Spotify →
The CoachRx Podcast Network is more than just a collection of shows, it’s a platform designed to give smart coaches a mic and amplify voices that believe in principle-based, client-centered, high-integrity coaching. Explore every show, follow your favorites, and get notified the minute new episodes drop on the CoachRx Podcast Network hub. Your next coaching insight is one play button away.
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