EP19: Program Design Considerations

Optimizing has taken a lead over foundations, and it's a problem. We are seeing more and more clients overdosing on thyroid medication and hormones and it is causing anxiety, insomnia, bloating, and other metabolic issues.Clients may not understand, but coaches and practitioners need to be held accountable. There are too many predatory practices out there.Listen to stay informed."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

This was a funny one - no censorship, we talk freely about growing our businesses, marketing, sales, leads, and the crazy business side of online coaching."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

How do we get clients to change?How do we make things feel easy and sustainable?Today we talk about three main things we consider when designing client programming."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

What data should you track to properly assess progress?How much data is enough?What becomes unnecessary?In this episode, we share our viewpoints on both quantitative and qualitative data, and why sometimes the subjective measures mean a lot more than numbers."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

Today we took some questions from our audience!Suddenly can’t tolerate potato and get diarrhea since 2 years, please guide me to introduce it again?What are some key signs a physique is peaked prior to the show? Best advice for someone new to coaching and wanting to start their own business?Is bumping food up in an off-season purely based off of performance stalling in the gym?What are the traits of clients you “align” with?Can you explain how FBG and inflammation are directly correlated?Best way to atrophy a wide waist?"The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

Today we discussed the nuances around training and how the rules change and bend as you get more advanced in the gym.When should you use high volume vs. high frequency vs. high intensity?Are performance markers like RIR and RPE effective for beginners?If progressive overload is the rule, why aren't you benching 700 lbs?Tune in to this episode to learn more about how training should be adjusted over time to ensure progression."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

Today we talk about how complex coaching has become and how we keep things small and simple to keep complexity and costs down for out clients.AI, over-collection of data and biofeedback may make you feel "well-equipped" but could it also be miring your decision making process?"The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

Today we discuss what most coaches miss - a deep understanding of our clients' problems, which often have a subjective, "fly by feel" undertone that is missed by the data-centric mindset of most coaches.Even root causes have their roots..."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

This episode is one of our best - knowledge and application packed!- defining insulin resistance and sensitivity- measuring insulin sensitivity- methods of enhancing, maintaining, and regaining sensitivity if lost- peptides- Dawn Phenomenon troubleshooting- overall strategy and situational applicationIf you are a coach or someone who wishes to understand this topic better, you'll want to tune in!"The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness

Eric is out with a leg injury - he slipped on some ice and fell down stairs.  We wish him a speedy recovery.Today Austin, Trey, and Jeff lament upon recent changes in the coaching space but remain optimistic at the same time for both clients and good coaches alike."The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast" is raw, real, direct, applicable, and empathetic fitness coaching advisory - we aim to cut through the complexity and madness with free knowledge to help coaches, clients, and all fitness enthusiasts keep progress simple.It is the ONLY podcast you'll need to think, learn, laugh, and level up!If you learned something from this podcast episode, please leave us some stars, a review, or share us with a client or coaching friend.Happy coaching!@beoppositetraining@austinst8@firstcalloutfitness