Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: Emile Ndekezi - From Teaching to Elite Coaching
This episode of Back Room Talk takes us inside the remarkable journey of Emile Ndekezi, who transitioned from seven years as a high school teacher to becoming a sought-after coach with a waitlist of clients in less than a year. Emile shares how his intentional approach to coaching, commitment to working with younger athletes, and focus on creating genuine connections has allowed him to build a thriving practice while maintaining work-life balance.
Building Your Coaching Toolbox: Why Education Matters for Fitness Professionals
Meet Ronel Velásquez, a professional coach who combines traditional fitness education with cutting-edge technology to create transformative client experiences. As someone who uses CoachRx daily to streamline programming and client management, Ronel offers a valuable perspective on what aspiring coaches need beyond just technological solutions.
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The Art of Progress: How Top Coaches Track Client Success Beyond the Scale
Numbers tell stories. But are you tracking the right ones? While most coaches focus on weight and body fat percentage, OPEX's comprehensive assessment framework reveals that true progress spans far beyond these basic metrics. Here's how top coaches are using data to drive results and retain clients.
From Chaos to Clarity: Building Systems That Scale Your Coaching Practice
Most coaches hit a ceiling at 15-20 clients. Their systems break down, quality suffers, and growth stalls. But OPEX's systematic approach shows how to scale without sacrificing program quality or client experience. Here's how top coaches are building sustainable practices that support 40+ clients while maintaining premium service.
The Exercise Selection Matrix: A System for Personalizing Programs at Scale
Every client is unique, but creating truly personalized programs shouldn't consume hours of your day. OPEX's assessment-based approach, combined with systematic exercise selection, allows coaches to scale personalization efficiently while maintaining program quality.
Beyond Sets and Reps: Building Client Relationships That Last
Just like in training, where progress requires balancing challenge with support, lasting client relationships demand the same careful equilibrium. Monthly consultations that feel rushed. Missed client messages. Programming without context. These are symptoms of a deeper problem: prioritizing programs over people. The OPEX framework shows that client success comes from masterfully balancing program design with meaningful relationships.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Ultimate Tech Stack For Fitness Coaches: Building a Sustainable, Scalable Practice for 2025
Does this sound familiar? You're up late again, juggling program design for tomorrow's clients, catching up on industry education between client check-ins, and wondering how other coaches seem to manage it all while maintaining a work-life balance. You're not alone. As fitness coaching evolves, the demands on coaches have never been higher. Clients expect personalized programs, consistent communication, and proven results. Meanwhile, you're trying to grow your business, continue your education, and maybe even have a life outside of coaching.