How Top-Earning Fitness Coaches Save 10+ Hours on Program Design to Deepen Client Relationships (And Still Get Their Own Training In)
The average fitness coach spends 45 minutes programming for each client per week. With 20 clients, that's 15 hours - nearly two full workdays just on program design. But what if those two days could be redirected toward meaningful client consultations, floor coaching, and maintaining your own fitness? The most successful coaches aren't working less - they're maximizing their impact by working smarter.
Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: Erwin Regidor - From Fitness Enthusiast to Global Coach: Building a Career Through Relationships and Trust
In this episode of Back Room Talk, we explore the remarkable journey of Erwin Regidor, whose path from fitness enthusiast to international coach demonstrates how embracing unexpected opportunities and focusing on genuine client relationships can lead to a fulfilling coaching career. Now balancing a thriving hybrid coaching practice with a growing family, Erwin's story offers valuable insights for coaches at any stage of their journey.
Building a Transformational Coaching Career Through Authenticity - Austin Kapetanakis
This episode of Back Room Talk takes us inside the remarkable journey of Austin "Coach Kap" Kapetanakis, a standout coach at Hudson River Athletics who has built a thriving practice combining in-person and remote coaching while maintaining his own competitive CrossFit career. Austin shares how he transitioned from a corporate career during COVID to become a successful professional coach, why authentic relationships and individualization are the cornerstones of his approach, and what it takes to build a sustainable coaching business.
Beyond Recovery Gadgets: The Power of Intelligent Program Design
The fitness recovery market is exploding, projected to reach $27.4 billion by 2029. While consumers chase the latest recovery gadgets, from compression boots ($1,000+) to high-end massage guns ($500-700), experienced coaches know a fundamental truth: the most powerful recovery tool isn't something you buy – it's how you design your programs.
Want Better Client Results? Here's What Science Says About Coaching Success
Let's talk about something fascinating: the science behind what makes coaching truly effective. Recent research shows supervised training delivers up to 40% better strength gains. But here's the real question - how do you provide that level of supervision at scale?
Ready to Ride the $4.5T Wellness Wave? Here's How Smart Coaches Are Growing Their Business
The wellness market isn't just growing - it's exploding to $4.5 trillion. For coaches ready to level up, CoachRx is transforming this opportunity into reality.
Pro Tip: Create an Onboarding System That Converts Leads into Long-Term Clients
The difference between a client who stays for years and one who drops off after a month often comes down to their first experience with your coaching. Think about it: those first few interactions set the tone for everything that follows. When clients feel confused about expectations, overwhelmed by new terminology, or unsure about how to communicate with you, they're likely to disengage before they ever experience the true value of your coaching.
Pro Tip: Using Data Visualization to Show Client Progress
When clients hit those inevitable plateaus, having the right progress tracking system can mean the difference between them quitting or pushing through. Today, I want to share how to build a comprehensive tracking system that tells your clients' complete fitness story.
Pro Tip: Build a Resource Library That Actually Saves You Time
Remember the last time you typed out a detailed explanation about nutrition timing at 9 PM, knowing you'd probably write the same thing again tomorrow? Let's fix that with a strategic approach to building your coaching resource library.
Pro Tip: A 3-Step System for Better Client Organization
When your client list starts growing, keeping everything organized can feel like herding cats. Today I want to share a simple but powerful system for staying on top of your coaching practice using three key CoachRx features.
From Program Design to Sustainable Business Growth
Coaching isn’t just about sets, reps, and macros—it’s about building meaningful client relationships, crafting results-driven programs, running efficient systems, and growing a sustainable business. This guide breaks down the four core pillars of successful coaching—Program Design, Client Relationships, Operations, and Business Growth
Inside the World of Coaching UFC Athletes with Brandon Gallagher
This episode of Back Room Talk dives into the inspiring journey of Brandon Gallagher, a standout strength and conditioning coach working with some of the UFC’s top fighters, including Ian Machado Garry. Brandon shares how he built a career training elite athletes, why foundational principles always win, and what it takes to thrive as a professional coach. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
CoachRx Client Mobile App Walkthrough: A Complete Guide for You & Your Clients
The CoachRx client mobile app is designed to take your training experience to the next level. It simplifies communication with your coach and tracks your progress—all from one handy platform. Whether you're managing your workout schedule or reviewing metrics, this app is packed with tools that make every aspect of training easier. Let’s break down all its features so you can maximize your results
How This Dashboard Can Make Your Coaching Workflow Easier
The CoachRx dashboard is the command center for your coaching workflow. It’s designed to simplify client management, boost efficiency, and help you stay on top of everything. Every feature is built with one goal in mind—making your coaching process smoother and more effective. This post breaks down exactly how to use the dashboard, explains the key tools, and shares actionable tips to maximize its potential.
Tips Every Fitness Coach Needs to Save Time and Get Better Results!
Coaching efficiency is the backbone of a successful fitness coaching business. It’s all about using your time and resources wisely. For coaches, efficiency means less stress, consistent programs for clients, and more time to focus on what truly matters—helping clients achieve their goals.
Program Design Mastery for 2025
Remember that moment when you first discovered your passion for program design? That perfect intersection of science and artistry where every exercise selection, every progression, and every small detail came together to create something extraordinary for your client?
Pro Tip: When to Progress Vs. Modify - Making Data-Driven Training Decisions
Today's professional coach needs more than intuition – they need systematic tools to track, assess, and adjust client programming. CoachRx's comprehensive monitoring suite transforms this process from guesswork into science.
Design Your Success: The Complete Guide to Program Design Excellence in 2025
Program design is undergoing a transformation. As we enter 2025, the gap between good and great coaching grows wider each day. This isn't about working harder—it's about mastering the intersection of coaching expertise and professional tools.
Pro Tip: Implementing Lifestyle First Programming
Want to know the secret to making your training and nutrition programs more effective? It starts before your client ever picks up a weight or tracks a macro. As coaches and fitness professionals, we know that exceptional results don't just come from perfect programming – they come from understanding and optimizing the fundamentals of our clients' daily lives.
Pro Tip: Master CoachRx's Assessment Feature in 3 Simple Steps
"Assess, don't guess." - James FitzGerald's mantra cuts straight to the heart of professional coaching. Why? Because assessment offers you the truth – and in an industry full of quick fixes and guesswork, truth is your greatest asset as a coach. The CoachRx assessment feature is a powerful digital toolset that delivers actionable insights for every client.