Back with the next episode in the Beyond The Basics Series all about upper body pushing!!

Ever feel like you are limited when it comes to programming? Maybe you are new to training and just haven’t been exposed to a ton of exercise variations? Maybe you have been in the game a minute but you feel a little limited by the way you’ve always been doing things? Maybe you are just feeling like your imagination is lacking and you need a fresh perspective? In this brand new Beyond The Basics series, I share some quick thoughts on programming specific movement patterns beyond what is often covered by an entry level CPT textbook to help you generate some new ideas (or in some cases remind you of a strategy you forget about)!

In this episode, we talk about upper body pushing! I give you 3 programming tips that go beyond the basics taught in your first training course which can be really beneficial in an applied training setting (like a commercial gym with your every-day general fitness client).

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Ever feel like you are limited when it comes to programming? Maybe you are new to training and just haven’t been exposed to a ton of exercise variations? Maybe you have been in the game a minute but you feel a little limited by the way you’ve always been doing things? Maybe you are just feeling like your imagination is lacking and you need a fresh perspective? In this brand new Beyond The Basics series, I share some quick thoughts on programming specific movement patterns beyond what is often covered by an entry level CPT textbook to help you generate some new ideas (or in some cases remind you of a strategy you forget about)!

In this episode, we talk about possibly the most common movement in an exercise program: the squat! I give you 3 programming strategies beyond the basics taught in your first training course that can be really beneficial in an applied training setting (like a commercial gym with your every-day general fitness client).

Looking for more coaching resources? Be sure to visit bfosterstrong.com and follow me on Instagram!!!

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Nard of Main Street Strength, an online coaching business she co-owns with her husband Patrick that teaches clients how to train with kettlebells at home.

Rachel shares real-life insights about making sure you are bringing your best self to your work, getting clear on your priorities, and sharing responsibilities and collaborating with a partner. She also shares how focusing specifically on kettlebell and Kinstretch specific training has served the business and their clients. Her years of experience in a variety of training settings sets her apart as a coach to learn from, and she is more than generous sharing the lessons and tools that have been important in her own development!

Give this one a listen or two! And the check out Rachel and Patrick on Instagram or at their website! You can also check out Strong First and FRC.

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Robbie Farlow, writer and online fitness coach, drops solid gold knowledge about building a successful coaching career being the “real” you.

He details how to write captivating and authentic material versus sounding like a boring and dry textbook. He offers actionable tips for creating Instagram posts, writing long form content, changing sweatpants before the work day starts, and of course nerding out on the things you love. 

Don’t sleep on this episode and Robbie’s invaluable advice for trainers looking to take their content and coaching to the next level.

Be sure to follow Robbie on Instagram and visit his website.

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Set the road map for your success!

As a trainer, you are taught how to guide your clients through goal setting, but are you setting goals for your own career success?

In this episode of Coach’s Chat, I detail 3 essential areas for career goal setting and how to prioritize your needs as you build a long and rewarding career in fitness!

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram and get on the waitlist for the Fresh 2 Success Fitness Career Mentorship. 

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Your knowledge and experience is a gift that you have an obligation to share! For new trainers and coaches, this can feel intimidating but consistently creating content is a terrific way to hone your abilities. It gives you the opportunity to practice synthesizing complex ideas, answer questions potential clients are eager to know, and establish yourself as the expert.

In this episode, I give you a little insight into content creation and how it can be an important part of building your fitness career. I share a little more about #contentmadnessMay and why being generous with your knowledge is the best way to build rapport and reputation.

Be sure to check out all the FREE content I have created for the month of May here and be sure to follow me on Instagram!!!

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Ever feel like you weren't cut out for the personal training sales process? Like you are great at training, and talking to people, and building relationships, but it all falls apart when it's time to sell a training package? Like you feel slimy?

That's probably because you have been taught a slimy sales approach that relies on stale tactics. You are probably doing all the "right" things but it still feels forced. Typical personal training sales advice has personal trainers changing everything about who they are and how they relate to people when it comes time to make the sale.

In this episode, I give you another way! An approach that uses what you are already good at, being yourself, and really makes the sales process the first time you get to flex your client-centered coaching skills.

Want more coaching resources? Visit my website and follow me on Instagram! And all May long I'm sharing FREE content every day! Check it out here!

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Thank you as always for listening! Your support means the world!

Being a better coach means asking rather than assuming. So stop assuming you know what someone wants based on their size, gender, or age!!! Whether it be about their goals, their adherence to their program, or their progress, assumptions are dangerous signs we aren't truly getting to know our clients and what THEY want, what THEY need.

In this episode, I detail the places where assumptions can sneak into our work, how to set them aside, and how to prioritize asking questions and genuinely listening.

If you are looking for more coaching resources,  visit my website, follow me on Instagram, and be sure to take a look at all the FREE content I have for the month of May!

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Thank you as always for listening! Your support means the world!

I'm sure you've felt it before. You worry that others are judging you. Judging your career development. Judging your choices with clients. You have likely worried about judgment outside of the professional world too.

Yes, it's a common concern but you don't have to live with it!

In this episode I break down strategies for overcoming those fears, focusing on your own effort and success, and fostering an environment where judgement has no room to flourish.  I break down some of my own struggles with this and what helped me (be sure to check out Shante aka The Movement Maestro who I mention in the episode).

If you are a coach looking to build confidence in your skills, be sure to check out my website for coaching resources and follow me on Instagram!!!

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Thank you as always for listening! Your support means the world!

Chris Nethercutt, CSCS joins me to talk coaching and specifically how he developed a niche in coaching Weightlifting, how he applies that experience to a variety of different coaching settings, how he focuses on his own education, and what advice he would give to new trainers (some really great things to avoid).

Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USAW 1 and 2 certified, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in exercise science. He has coached a variety of youth athletes, Crossfitters, general population clients in the commercial gym setting, and he runs his own Weightlifting club.

You can find Chris on his personal Instagram, his Weightlifting club's account, or on their website. 


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