The Sensible Solutions Coaching Podcast

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@ericalper_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@ericalper_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@ericalper_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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

With the first of a few holidays coming up this week, we impart some sensibility in today's discussion.And for the love of God, don't engage in a Thanksgiving depletion protocol. Just. Say. No."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Can't fall asleep or stay asleep and you can't figure out why? We'll put your anxieties to bed."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Today we tackled the rest of the questions we received from listenersWhat markers are you looking for in lab work to identify nutrient malabsorption leading to chronic gut distress in your clients? What are some low-hanging fruits people can start applying in order to set themselves up for better digestion?When you give a client a protocol and they skip certain aspects, how do you get them to adhere to the harder stuff?What questions in your intake form often uncover the most important issues?Handling slow seasons- strategies that help with new client interest as well as current client retention?What are some ways that you teach clients to have better relationships with their body image?How would you program a reverse diet/rebound phase for a competitor immediately following a show?Despite therapy, what are some tools or tips you use for lowering stress?How do you address when a client isn’t getting results from you, but you notice they’re not fulfilling the plan / omitting information?How to balance insoluble/soluble fiber? And is there a general ratio that works for most people?And also, mixing lantus and fats has been a huge boogeyman in the enhanced space. What is your general consensus on this practice?"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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Today we tackled some questions we received from listeners:What is the best way to get into coaching?When rotating fruits/veggies for diversity would worrying about each micro nutrients from the different fruits/veggies be something to consider? Or is diversity more important?What indicators help you decide if a client is ready for prep?Do you find a potassium load in peak week useful?What are your thoughts on peptides?How do you deal with nutrition for a client who was diagnosed with T2D? Their doctor cleared them to stop take any meds and no longer have to track glucose even though fasted is 120.Do you have an order of attack when helping a client with multiple issues? Gut issues, inflammation, poor sleep, etc.Have you noticed a correlation between how high your prices are and how serious your clients are?As a coach, what have you changed over the years that has made your job easier?"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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

So you want to get lean do ya?Today we talk about perceptions, expectations, and the reality of getting lean like your favorite online coaches or influencers. Do you have what it takes? Is it even worth trying? Find out in this episode!"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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Jeff, Austin, and Trey reflect on beliefs or approaches we've shifted our stances on over time as we've each evolved as coaches.We touch on nutrition, training, cardio, and our communication styles."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Today we discuss some unique fat loss strategies from the stranger side of our coaching minds:Using a lot of fruitShifting fats to carbs and vice versaProtein overfeedingProtein/VeggieStraight-line dieting over carb cyclingTune in, take notes, and give these strategies a try!"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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Eric couldn't make the show today so Austin, Trey, and Jeff gave some advice from experience on managing both client and coaching expectations.We talk about finding your values, tracking your resources and inventory, reverse engineering your timelines, and the illusion of balance in the pursuit of our goals."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

The guys come together this month to discuss heart health, lipids, and mitigating the risks that come with bodybuilding.We aimed to be helpful and not to science-y so everyone can understand what we discussed today. We cover - risk factors to pay attention to, tests and scans to run, supplements to keep year round for heart and lipid health, and more."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Information abundance via social media is fueling a fire of anxiety around health and wellness, leaving many individuals frozen in place or second guessing every move they might make.We attempt to trace this problem to its roots and provide simple ways to avoid falling into common traps while figuring out what works best for your health, wellness, fitness, and longevity."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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness

Austin, Trey, Eric, and Jeff have launched a new venture, uniting IMH and FCOF in a mission to bring simplicity and sensibility back to fitness and 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@ericalper_firstcalloutfitness