How to Use the CoachRx Client Autonomy Feature to Empower Your Clients and Boost Consistency
The first of many new client autonomy features inside CoachRx lets you give more decision making power to your your clients when you feel they are ready. With coach-enabled settings, you decide who can manage their own workout schedule, letting clients enjoy more flexibility and stay consistent, even when life gets busy. More client autonomy features are in the works, be sure to keep an eye on the change log.
Why Client Autonomy Is a Win for Coaching
Giving your clients the ability to move their workouts gives them a real say in their training implamentation. When clients can shift their sessions as needed, they feel responsible for their progress. That’s not just helpful, it leads to lasting change.
Benefits include:
Flexibility to fit workouts around real-life events
Consistent training even during busy weeks
A sense of ownership over their fitness journey
What the New Client Autonomy Feature Does
This first release of client autonomy gives your clients the ability to move their assigned workouts within the app. Clients can now easily drag a session to a day that fits, without losing touch with their program, this will be reflected in your view of the client calendar also. There’s more ongoing development planned, so expect this feature to grow.
How Coaches Control Client Autonomy
You stay in the driver’s seat with client autonomy. The feature doesn’t turn on by default. You choose when a client is ready perhaps after some education and a chat about expectations. Turn it on only for those who’re truly prepared for that step.
Always set clear expectations before enabling autonomy for clients.
How to Enable Client Autonomy in CoachRx
Making this feature work for your clients is simple. Here’s how you activate client autonomy, step by step:
Log into your CoachRx platform.
Go to Settings.
Click on Client Settings.
Scroll down until you see Client Autonomy.
Select Configure.
Choose the clients you want to enable this for.
Click Save Settings.
Enable autonomy when a client demonstrates responsibility and you’ve discussed how it works.
When Should You Let Clients Move Their Workouts?
Autonomy isn’t for everyone, or for every situation.
Common times to enable it:
Clients with irregular or hectic schedules
More experienced clients comfortable with flexible training
Tip: Always have a conversation about expectations and make sure your client understands how to use this option responsibly.
How Clients Move Workouts in the Mobile App
From the client’s viewpoint, it’s easy. When they open the app, they land on their daily RX home screen. Here, they see both their workout plan and lifestyle goals. The new move icon lets them shift a workout by opening a calendar view. They pick a new date, tap move, and the workout jumps to that day. Want to move it back? Repeat the process.
What Changes on the Coach Calendar?
When a client moves a workout, their coach’s calendar shows the change right away. Any session that was on Monday but gets moved to Tuesday will appear correctly on the coach’s schedule.
Rest easy, coach oversight remains intact, and all scheduling updates are instant.
Why Client Autonomy Helps Coaches
This feature adds more than client convenience. It also makes your life easier. Here’s how:
Less back-and-forth rescheduling
Fewer missed sessions and more client accountability
Better insights into real-life training habits
Why Client Autonomy Helps Clients
Giving clients control over their schedule is empowering. They don’t have to message you for every small change, and it gives them personal responsibility for their progress. The freedom boosts both their consistency and motivation.
Tips for Rolling Out Autonomy
Talking to your clients before turning on this feature smooths the transition.
Coach’s Tips:
Explain how and when to reschedule workouts
Set boundaries on moving sessions (e.g., not skipping key weeks)
Remind clients that flexible doesn’t mean skipping
What to Watch For
This feature is still growing, so keep an eye out for future updates. Without clear guidelines, some clients might get off track, so always remind them of your training approach and expectations.
Consistency and Flexibility Go Hand in Hand
Consistency and flexibility don’t have to compete. When clients have control, they’re more likely to stay on track without feeling boxed in by a rigid plan. That balance drives steady, lasting results.
Walkthrough: Coach Enables Client Autonomy
Let’s run through a demo-style example, just like in the video:
Log in and go to settings.
Head to client settings, scroll down to find client autonomy, and hit configure.
Select client, enable autonomy, and save settings.
Walkthrough: Client Rescheduling in Action
Here’s how it works for a client:
Open the mobile app and see the daily RX screen.
Tap the move icon next to a workout.
Pick the new date (say, from Monday to Tuesday) in the calendar popup.
Confirm, and the workout jumps to the new day.
Want to undo it? Just repeat these steps.
It’s that fast. This all syncs right back to the coach’s calendar so you never lose track.
Real-Time Coach Calendar Integration
Every change a client makes appears right away in the coach’s calendar screen. Real-time updates let you monitor client progress or missed workouts without extra messages or manual tracking.
How Client Autonomy Fits With the Rest of CoachRx
Client autonomy joins a long list of CoachRx tools designed to make coaching easier and more professional. Interested in exploring these tools? Try the CoachRx free trial and see how the platform streamlines your entire coaching workflow.
More Free Fitness Coaching Resources
You don’t have to figure out new features alone. Check out the always-growing library of OPEX free downloads and CoachRx free guides and resources for extra support.
Key Takeaways
CoachRx’s client autonomy feature gives your clients flexibility, keeps you in control, and updates schedules on both ends. Building client ownership boosts training success. Enable autonomy where it fits, communicate clearly, and watch your clients thrive with more control over their fitness plans.
