Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: Michal Scepko's Journey from Military to Elite Fitness Coaching
This episode of Back Room Talk explores the remarkable journey of Michal Scepko, a Slovakian fitness coach whose path from competitive swimmer to Navy SEALs combat diver to professional coach demonstrates how elite military training can forge exceptional coaching excellence. After 20 years of military service, Michal has built a thriving coaching practice.
Marketing Plateau? Diagnose Your System in 5 Steps
If you’re worried that your marketing isn’t delivering, you’re not alone. These plateaus hit everyone. The more you see them as part of your coaching business, the less likely you are to quit too soon. Here’s how to diagnose your system, keep momentum, and build a steady flow of leads again.
Frameworks Episode 10 Recap: The Consistency Equation: How to Build Health That Lasts
In Episode 10 of Frameworks, we’re getting into the overlooked engine behind long-term success: the systems and behaviors that make showing up inevitable, not optional. This episode isn’t about motivation. It’s about what works when motivation fades.
Personalized Nutrition Coaching & Meal Plans
Nutrition coaching shouldn’t be about handing out generic meal plans. Everyone’s body, lifestyle, and needs are different. If you want to get lasting results for your clients, highly personalized nutrition is the way forward. Let’s look at why personalization matters, how to do it the right way with the OPEX methodology, and how to use CoachRx
13 New Coaching Podcasts Direct from the CoachRx Network
Every two weeks, we spotlight the new high impact episodes across the CoachRx Podcast Network, a growing collection of shows created by coaches, for coaches who care deeply about the craft. Inside this roundup, you’ll find episodes covering: Smarter program design strategies, Mindset tools to unlock athlete performance, frameworks that make progress inevitable, Marketing tactics to help you grow
CoachRx Programs: The Science Behind Mixed MAP 8 Programming
Stop Guessing With Cardio: MAP 8 Builds Real Aerobic Power. Tired of cardio workouts that feel like random suffering with no clear progress? Most coaches think aerobic training means "go hard and hope for the best." But elite endurance coaches know the secret: systematic progressions that leverage your body's natural adaptation mechanisms. That's exactly what our Mixed MAP 8 Program delivers.
How to Make Time for the Work That Grows Your Coaching Practice
The Real Problem Isn’t “No Time”, It’s Unprotected Time. You already block hours for client sessions, workouts, and recovery, right? Those slots sit in your calendar like immovable plates on the bar. This episode is about giving your business-growth work the same weight. Marketing isn’t “extra.” It’s how you keep serving, keep earning, and keep coaching on your own terms.
Frameworks Episode 9 Recap: EFFORT: The Missing Ingredient in Your Fitness Program!
In Episode 9 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick zeroes in on a truth many coaches overlook, not because they don’t know it, but because they don’t emphasize it: The best program in the world won’t work if it’s executed half-heartedly. This episode dives into why effort matters more than perfection, what real effort looks like, and how coaches can teach it, track it, and train it.
Community Call Recap: Solving the 23-Hour Problem: How to Coach Beyond the Gym Without Burning Out
Your clients spend one hour training with you and 23 hours living their lives. What happens in those other 23 hours often determines whether your programming actually works or if your clients hit a plateau after a few months.
Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: From Darkness to Purpose: Deven Kennedy's Mission to Save First Responder Lives
This episode of Back Room Talk explores the powerful journey of Deven Kennedy, a police officer turned fitness coach who transformed personal tragedy into a life-saving mission. After experiencing injury and psychological trauma on duty, followed by the devastating loss of a colleague to suicide, Deven founded Resilience Through Fitness, a coaching service dedicated to supporting first responders across Canada and the United States through the unique challenges of their demanding careers.
Why Short-Form Content Is Failing Coaches (And What to Do Instead)
Long-form content is the secret most coaches overlook and the shift smart ones are starting to make. When someone spends 5, 10, or 20 minutes with you, they: hear your ideas, feel your coaching energy, and get to know how you think. That’s where trust starts to build. And that’s when people start seeing you as their coach, before they ever book a call.
Frameworks Episode 8 Recap: 5 Habits That Will Actually Improve Your Health
In Episode 8 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick cuts through the noise and breaks down five simple, science-backed habits that drive real, lasting change. No gimmicks, just clear actions that improve digestion, energy, recovery, mood, and overall performance without needing to overhaul your entire life.
The Way of The Coach: The Timeless Art of Vibe Coaching
If vibe coding is about creating software through intuitive collaboration with AI, then vibe coaching is about creating transformation through intuitive collaboration with human potential.
8 Fresh Episodes: Recovery, Oly Lifts, HYROX & Local Leads
The CoachRx Podcast Network dropped eight brand-new episodes that cover recovery, Olympic lifting, hybrid-race prep, coaching credentials, mental toughness, principled programming, and digital local marketing. Queue the ones that map to your clients’ needs first, then circle back for the rest.
Your Most-Requested RxBot Feature Is Here: Interactive Program Refinement
RxBot now lets you refine and perfect programs through interactive conversation before applying them to your client's calendar. No more choosing between "take it or leave it" or starting completely over.
The Simple Tech Stack That Supports (Not Stresses) Your Coaching Brand
This episode breaks down tools for marketing, content creation, lead flow, and keeping things simple instead of chaotic. Kandace shares the tech stack she recommends, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow. Get practical advice on organizing your workflow, capturing client wins, scheduling posts, managing leads, and making your email marketing work for you. Make your tech stack support your strengths instead of slowing you down.
Episode 7 Recap: The 3 Training Phases Every Coach Must Understand
In Episode 7, Carl Hardwick breaks down one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—aspects of program design: training phases. Specifically: Accumulation. Intensification. Deload.
AMA CoachRx Weekly Challenge: Coaching Beyond Client Wants
Tired of clients chasing quick fixes and missing out on real, lasting progress? In this video, Ashley from CoachRx highlights James Fitzgerald's AMA and breaks down how coaches can bridge the gap between what clients want and what they actually need.
AMA CoachRx Weekly Challenge: Why Food Quality Matters More Than Macros
Discover how to boost client results by integrating nutrition coaching into your training programs with CoachRx. Learn why food quality matters more than macros, how to support energy and recovery, and practical steps to help clients move past training plateaus. Follow along as Ashley shows a real example of using CoachRx to track nutrition habits, set daily reminders, and adjust strategies based on client feedback. Perfect for coaches who want to make nutrition a seamless part of performance training.
Pro Tip: Create Sustainable Progress with Strategic Deload Programming inside CoachRx
Professional coaches understand that strategic deloads aren't about going easy. They're about optimizing the recovery where real gains happen. Planned reduction in training stress that maintains movement patterns while allowing adaptation to occur. Think of it like crop rotation, temporary rest that enhances long-term productivity.