CoachRx Podcast Network Roundup | January 29 - February 11, 2026

The CoachRx Podcast Network delivered an exceptional collection of episodes through early February, featuring deep dives into exercise selection, myth-busting, competition peaking, and major career shifts. Here's your complete guide to 18 episodes that are elevating coaching standards as we move deeper into 2026.

Conquer Athlete Podcast

With Coaches Jason Leydon & Ryan Bucciantini

The Importance of Exercise Selection in Fitness - Conquer Coach's Corner
Not all exercises are created equal. This episode breaks down the strategic thinking behind exercise selection - why certain movements earn their place in a program while others don't. Essential knowledge for coaches who want every exercise to serve a clear purpose.
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The Balance of Load & Movement Quality + 2026 CrossFit Open Predictions
How do you balance pushing load while maintaining movement quality? This episode tackles one of coaching's constant tensions, plus offers predictions for the 2026 CrossFit Open. Practical programming wisdom with a timely competitive angle.
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The Fitness Movement Podcast

With Coach Ben Wise

Keeping Fitness Sharp on 4 Hours per Week [Programming TV]
What can you actually accomplish with just four hours per week? This programming breakdown shows how to maintain and even build fitness with minimal time investment - perfect for busy clients who need maximum efficiency.
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I'm Retiring from Competitive CrossFit
A significant announcement and reflection on the competitive journey. This episode offers honest insights into the decision to step away from competition, the lessons learned, and what comes next. Essential listening for athletes and coaches navigating career transitions.
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The BG Perform Podcast

With Coaches Brandon Gallagher & Jerry Hayes

True Or False: Fitness Myths
Time to separate fact from fiction. Brandon Gallagher and Jerry Hayes tackle the most persistent fitness myths, revealing what's actually true, what's completely false, and what's somewhere in between. A refreshing dose of evidence-based clarity.
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Evolution Of Fitness
Where has fitness been, and where is it going? This episode traces the evolution of the fitness industry, examining how coaching, programming, and athlete development have changed - and what these shifts mean for coaches building sustainable practices.
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Performance Programming Simplified Podcast

With Coach Spencer Kankel

Energy Systems
Spencer Kankel breaks down energy system development with his signature clarity. This episode simplifies one of coaching's most complex topics, giving you the framework to program aerobic, anaerobic, and alactic work intelligently.
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Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting programming doesn't need to be complicated. Spencer provides the straightforward approach to incorporating the lifts, developing technique, and building strength through the snatch and clean & jerk.
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Coach Sam Smith Podcast

Program design mastery

Program Design Review
Watch Coach Sam Smith analyze and critique actual program designs. This real-world review reveals the common mistakes, missed opportunities, and winning strategies in programming - learning you can immediately apply to your own designs.
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Competition Simulations
How do you prepare athletes for competition without burning them out? This episode explores the art and science of competition simulation - when to use them, how to structure them, and what makes an effective practice run versus wasted energy.
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Use It or Lose It, Train For Life Podcast

With Coaches Kayla Smith & Kevin Armstrong

Confidence, Plateaus and Trusting the Process
Plateaus test every athlete's confidence and every coach's patience. Kayla Smith and Kevin Armstrong explore how to navigate training plateaus with perspective, maintain confidence during stagnation, and trust the process when results aren't immediately visible.
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Fitness & Finance: The Path To Longevity
Long-term health requires thinking like an investor. This unique episode draws parallels between financial planning and fitness programming, revealing how the principles of compound interest, consistency, and long-term thinking apply equally to both wealth and wellness.
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Behind The Design

Live program design with Daniel Persson & Brandon Gallagher

Breaking Down a Real MMA Peaking Program - Part 1 & Part 2
Go deep into the specifics of peaking an MMA fighter for competition. This two-part series shows OPEX coaches analyzing a real athlete's program, discussing energy system demands, strength maintenance during a cut, and the unique challenges of combat sport periodization.

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Catch it live: Tuesdays at 10:30am EST on the OPEX YouTube Channel

Frameworks

Client progress and goal-setting mastery

The Pattern Coaches Miss That Stops Client Progress
What if the obstacle to client progress isn't the program - it's a pattern you're not seeing? This episode reveals the commonly missed patterns that silently sabotage client results, and how to identify them before they derail progress.
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Beyond Motivation: The Goals Framework That Sustains Progress
Motivation fades. Systems sustain. This episode provides the goal-setting framework that creates lasting progress independent of fleeting motivation - essential for coaches working with clients long-term.
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Marketing For Fitness Coaches Podcast

Business scaling and content strategy

Coaches Are Scaling Wrong, Here's What Actually Works!
Most fitness coaches are trying to scale using broken models. This episode reveals why traditional scaling strategies fail and what actually works for building sustainable, profitable coaching businesses in 2026.
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The Content Binge Model That Converts
Not all content strategies are created equal. This episode introduces the "content binge model" - a strategic approach that turns casual followers into committed clients by creating content experiences people can't stop consuming.
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About The Network

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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