Your CoachRx Podcast Network Update End of May 2026
The CoachRx Podcast Network delivered a packed few weeks of coaching content, and we are welcoming a new show to the network: The Grit Performance Podcast with Coach Tyson Maher. From AI-generated programming pitfalls and the power of confidence in competition to run training for CrossFit athletes, Torian Pro workout breakdowns, and why your fatigue might have nothing to do with your training. Plus, individualized program design, strict press fault corrections, the courage to hit record, coaching other coaches, and the alignment problem quietly killing most coaches' content. Here are 20 must-listen episodes.
The Grit Performance Podcast
Reviewing Brodie's WZA Nutrition
Nutrition protocols for competition can make or break performance on the day. Tyson breaks down a real athlete's Wodapalooza nutrition plan, reviewing food availability, timing, carb loading decisions, and where the gaps show up when theory meets the reality of a multi-day competition.
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Earning Your Skills: From Acquisition To Capacity w/ Spencer Kankel
Spencer Kankel joins Tyson to talk through the path from owning a gym to coaching online, the role of mentorship, and why skill acquisition without capacity building leaves athletes stuck. They dig into gymnastics movement progression, functional volume, and the density work that separates first ring muscle-ups from consistent performance.
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Torian Workout Review w/ Luke De Jonge
Tyson sits down with Luke De Jonge to review the 2026 Torian Pro programming. They walk through workout design decisions, what separated athletes on the floor, and the programming patterns coaches should pay attention to when preparing athletes for high-level CrossFit competition.
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Conquer Athlete Podcast
With Coaches Jason Leydon, Ryan Bucciantini & Tyler Cooke
CAP 293: The Power of Confidence in Coaching and Competition
Tyler Cooke returns to explore what confidence actually looks like in coaching and competition, and why it is not something you either have or you don't. The conversation covers how gym culture, facility decisions, and coaching philosophy all shape the environment where confidence gets built or broken.
CAP 292: Mastering Content Strategy for Coaches with Kandace Hudspeth
Most coaches know they need content but struggle to build a strategy that actually converts. Kandace Hudspeth joins Jason and Ryan to break down how coaches can leverage content authentically, build a brand that resonates, and adapt to the shifting landscape of AI and social media in the fitness industry.
The BG Perform Podcast
With Coaches Brandon Gallagher & Jerry Hayes
Movement Tier List
Which movements earn their place in your programming and which ones are overrated? Brandon and Jerry rank common training movements by their coaching value, breaking down why some exercises deliver outsized results while others waste valuable training time. If you have ever debated exercise selection with another coach, this one will sharpen your reasoning.
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Conditioning, Coaching Principles and Emphasizing the Importance of Simplicity
Complexity creep is one of the biggest traps in program design. Brandon and Jerry discuss why the best conditioning work is often the simplest, how to anchor your programming decisions in core coaching principles, and what it looks like to strip away the noise so your clients actually get results.
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The Fitness Movement by ZOAR Fitness
With Coach Ben Wise
Ryne Sullivan on Run Training for CrossFit Athletes
Programming running for CrossFit athletes requires a different approach than traditional endurance work. Ryne Sullivan breaks down how to structure run training that actually transfers to mixed-modal performance without burning out your athletes.
3 Athletes, 3 Run Training Weeks with Coach Ben Wise
Ben walks through three full weeks of real athlete programming: one training for 5k and 10k distances, one combining running with CrossFit, and one preparing for half marathons and trail races. A practical look at how run volume, intensity, and sequencing change based on the athlete's goal.
Smarter Strength Podcast
With Coach Dr. David Skolnik
How to Guarantee Better Client Results
Before looking at client behavior, programming, or nutrition, David calls out the elephant in the room: sometimes the coach is the problem. This episode marks the relaunch of Smarter Strength as a weekly show built specifically for fitness professionals ready to stop consuming and start acting.
The Unmotivated Client: How to Reignite Effort and Get Results
What do you do when a client shows up but clearly is not trying? Dr. Skolnik digs into the coaching side of motivation: how to identify what is actually going on, adjust your approach without lowering the standard, and rebuild buy-in before the client drifts away entirely.
Performance Programming Simplified
Episode 8: Strength vs Skill
When should you prioritize building raw strength and when should you focus on skill acquisition? Spencer unpacks the tension between these two training priorities, offering a practical framework for deciding where your athlete sits on the spectrum and how to structure training phases that develop both without compromising either.
HYROX Heroes
With Coach Damian Votta
Why You're Always Tired (And It's Not Your Training)
Fatigue that does not match training load is one of the most common complaints coaches hear. Damian digs into the non-training factors that drive persistent tiredness, from sleep quality and nutrition timing to stress management and recovery protocols. If your athletes are doing everything right in the gym but still dragging, this episode offers practical answers.
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HYROX Brisbane Recap: What Is So Clear About How to Get Better at HYROX
Race recaps are more useful when they focus on the lessons, not just the results. Damian breaks down key takeaways from the Brisbane HYROX event, covering pacing errors, station transitions, and the patterns that separate athletes who execute from those who fall apart in the second half of a race.
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Use It or Lose It, Train for Life
With Coaches Kayla Smith & Kevin Armstrong
Every Client Is Unique, Program Design Should Be Too
If a doctor prescribed Vicks VapoRub for every patient regardless of symptoms, you would question their judgment. Kayla and Kevin apply that same logic to program design, discussing why cookie-cutter approaches fail and what makes individualized coaching the real differentiator.
Mindset: Discipline and Self Compassion Working Together
Discipline without self-compassion leads to burnout. Self-compassion without discipline leads to stagnation. Chloe Honaker from OPEX Morgantown joins Kayla and Kevin to explore how these two forces work together in a coaching context, and why helping clients develop both is essential for long-term behavior change and fitness results.
Behind The Design
With Coaches Daniel Persson & Brandon Gallagher
Coaching Other Coaches
Coaching a general population client is one thing; coaching someone who coaches for a living brings a different set of challenges. Daniel and Brandon explore how to manage ego, calibrate feedback, and design programs for people who already have strong opinions about training methodology.
Strict Press Program Design: How OPEX Coaches Build It
The strict press is deceptively simple to perform but difficult to program well. Daniel and Brandon walk through how they build pressing progressions for different client profiles, covering frequency selection, accessory pairing, volume landmarks, and the assessment findings that change how they approach the movement.
Pull-Up Faults and Fixes With OPEX Coaches Daniel Persson and Brandon Gallagher
Most pull-up issues trace back to a handful of recurring faults. Daniel and Brandon break down what they see most often in assessments, how to identify the root cause of compensations, and the corrective sequences they use to rebuild the movement pattern before adding load or volume.
Catch it live: Tuesdays at 10:30am EST on theOPEX YouTube Channel
Frameworks with Carl Hardwick
With Coach Carl Hardwick
Why Most Fitness Coaches Go Broke (And How to Fix It)
Most coaches don't fail because they're bad at coaching; they fail because the math behind their business doesn't work. Carl walks through real numbers for group coaching, personal training, and individual design models, then shows how to think about pricing, retention, capacity, and profit so you can stop guessing and start making business decisions with clarity. He also introduces a simple forecasting tool to help you run your numbers before you waste years grinding for too little.
Marketing For Fitness Coaches
With Kandace Hudspeth
The Real Reason You Can't Hit Record | It's Not Your Strategy
Every coach knows they should be creating content, but most freeze the moment the camera turns on. Kandace breaks down why the real barrier isn't your strategy or your setup. This episode walks through what's actually holding you back and how to move past it.
The Alignment Problem Destroying Your Content Strategy
When your content says one thing and your offer says another, potential clients feel the disconnect even if they cannot name it. Kandace explains the alignment problem she sees in most fitness coaches' marketing and gives a clear framework for making sure every piece of content moves people toward the right next step.
The Exchange Problem: Why Your Content Isn't Converting
You are creating content consistently but leads are not converting. The issue is usually not volume or quality: it is the exchange. Kandace breaks down why most coach content fails to move people from consumer to client, and introduces a framework for creating content that earns the next step instead of just earning attention.
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