Coach Em Up Podcast

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• The Case Against Overanalyzing Fitness & Content Creation | DYLAN SHANNON Q&A | Ep. 122 07.07.2026 1h 12min

  Check out Dylan on socials! @dylan_shannon @_dylanshannonGrab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offDylan Shannon is back and he's built different. Tim Riley and Zack Zillner chop it up with the PowerJacked creator about his move to Boston, prepping for Apex, and why your perfect program is probably the one you're already sleeping on. Plus, Dylan reveals the WWE actually slid in his DMs — and he said no.Dylan Shannon went from a part-time strength coach with zero online presence to one of the most engaged creators in the fitness space. In this reunion, Dylan breaks down his training philosophy, why science based lifting is quietly ruining young lifters, and why he finally got serious about fixing his hormones and his relationship with food.The listener Q&A goes deep: body dysmorphia, TRT, junk volume myths, bench press mastery, content creation strategy, and how to build a training business from the ground up.Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.mediaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:46 - Why Dylan Moved to Boston00:05:05 - Training for Apex Boston & the Fitness Scene00:08:22 - How One Podcast Episode Changed Dylan's Life00:11:16 - PowerJacked Program & Chalk Performance00:15:35 - 10-Year Plans & Why Rigid Goals Kill Momentum00:20:17 - Peaking for Apex & Mile Strategy00:26:08 - Binge Eating, Body Dysmorphia & Getting on TRT00:32:28 - Performance Bulking, 550 lb Squats & High School Beef00:35:54 - How to Build a Personal Training Business from Scratch00:39:31 - Midbod Freak Athlete vs. Mr. Olympia Trashlete00:42:22 - The Truth About Junk Volume00:46:06 - Top 3 DM Questions Dylan Gets Every Day00:48:02 - Lifetime Lift Goals & Top 3 Exercises00:50:51 - How to Build a Freakishly Big Bench Press00:52:08 - Dylan's Foolproof Content Strategy00:55:11 - The WWE Slides Into Dylan's DMs01:00:16 - From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief01:06:01 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Athletic Performance01:08:48 - The #1 Piece of Advice for Coaches Who Want to Create Content#DylanShannon #PowerJacked #CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthCoach, #FitnessPodcast #AthleteTraining #BenchPress #TRT #ContentCreation
• Velocity Based Training, College Athletics & Identity-based Branding with JOE PEDULLA | Ep. 121 30.06.2026 1h 32min

  Check out Joe on socials! @pedullaperformanceGrab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comOklahoma University strength coach Joe Pedulla is back on Coach 'Em Up, and he's not holding back. He digs into VBT, identity-based branding, in-season periodization, and why your athletes might be getting slower because of how you're training them. Plus Joe drops some of the most quotable lines in Coach Em Up history.He opens up about coaching female athletes at OU and how it completely reshaped his character — patience, temperance, the whole deal. He also breaks down why personal brands that win aren't selling information — they're selling identity, feeling, and community. If you coach and you're trying to build something online, this section alone is worth the full episode.On the training side, Joe goes deep on Velocity-Based Training. He explains the difference between effort and exertion, breaks down minimal voluntary thresholds for squats, bench, deadlifts, and more, and explains exactly why letting your athletes train at high exertion levels converts fast-twitch Type 2X fibers to Type 2A. He also covers his king metrics — Propulsive Net Impulse and Peak Relative Propulsive Power — and why usable strength is the only strength that matters.Throw in Daily Undulating Periodization for in-season, a critique of program hopping, audience Q&A, and a hilarious urinal story involving Joe Girardi, and we've got a great episode on our hands!Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.media00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:30 - Coaching Female Athletes & Life Transitions00:07:33 - Personal Brands Sell Identity, Not Information00:12:13 - Time Management, Capacity & Business Systems00:19:33 - Mentorship & Belief Systems00:25:44 - Evaluating New Training Methods & Volume Load00:30:47 - Velocity-Based Training00:39:03 - Velocity Loss & Fast-Twitch Fiber Conversion00:43:36 - In-Season Training & Daily Undulating Periodization00:50:08 - Usable Strength & King Metrics00:53:10 - Stop Program Hopping01:00:40 - Q&A: Dictator Mode, Social Media & Elbow Issues01:04:09 - Pro vs. College Coaching & Building an Online Brand01:09:02 - Faith, Introspection & Business Foundations01:11:07 - The Coach's Frame01:14:15 - What's Next for Joe Pedulla01:17:36 - Three Things, Rant & Rave01:24:53 - Resisted Sprints & Submax Training01:28:12 - Urinal Advice#CoachEmUp #StrengthCoach #VelocityBasedTraining #JoePadulla #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #SportScience #OnlineCoaching #PodcastForCoaches #Podcast
• Tim Riley & Zack Zillner LIVE From The 2026 Coach Em Up Conference | Ep. 120 23.06.2026 58min

  Check out the boys on socials! @timrileytraining @zack_zillnerGrab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley and Zack Zillner take the Coach 'Em Up Podcast live at their second annual conference, fielding real-time audience questions with moderator Tatum Brandt. Topics include building gym culture, online coaching transitions, in-season vs. off-season programming, managing bad training days, and the early mentors who literally changed their lives. Oh, and someone got Rhabdo...Recorded live at the Coach 'Em Up Conference, this episode is part Q&A, part therapy session, and part cautionary tale about running Pat Davidson's MASS program in August heat. Tim and Zack break down what separates elite strength coaches from general population trainers, why your clients are buying YOU and not your program, and how a single conversation mid-session can flip an athlete's entire week. Tim gets real about a mentor who refused to give up on him in high school while Zack talks about getting thrown into the fire at Kansas under Andrea Hudy.. If you coach, train, or are building something in the fitness space, this one's for you!Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.media00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:07 - Best Meals in Austin00:03:58 - Strength Coaches vs. Gen Pop Trainers00:10:05 - In-Season vs. Off-Season Training00:12:50 - Managing Clients on Bad Days00:19:24 - Growing an Online Training Product00:22:46 - Building A Gym Culture00:27:55 - Transitioning from In-Person to Online Coaching00:32:24 - What Tim and Zack Learned from Each Other00:35:00 - Humility & Open-Mindedness00:40:09 - Launching in Underserved Markets00:44:36 - Rhabdo Horror Stories00:51:11 - Biggest Coaching Impact#CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthCoaching #AthleticPerformance #OnlineCoaching #GymCulture #TimRiley #ZackZillner #FitnessPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #Podcast #Livepodcast
• ELITE Roundtable Q&A with Blaine McConnell, Alec Blenis, & Kelly Matthews | Ep. 119 16.06.2026 1h 33min

  Check out the gang on socials! @kellylmatthews @Blainemcconnell @alecblenis Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comThe Coach 'Em Up Podcast is officially in the new Austin studio — and Tim Riley, Kelly Matthews, Blaine McConnell, and Alec Blenis are breaking it in! This Legendary Q&A roundtable hits GLP-1s, bench press programming, hybrid athlete plyometrics, sprinting, mobility training, and the most jaw-dropping athletic feats they've ever witnessed in person, plus plenty of great stories including Blaine's million dollar ice skating horses and Tim's world record sunburn. Stay tuned for major Apex expansion announcements and a sneak peak at THIS gym's grand opening party!Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.media00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:34 - THIS Gym Grand Opening00:06:13 - Are GLP-1s Cheating?00:16:04 - Mobility & Flexibility Through Strength Training00:21:27 - Women's Bench Press tips00:26:08 - Adding Plyometrics & Sprinting to Hybrid Programs00:36:11 - Coaching Gen Pop Clients to Sprint & Jump Safely00:42:36 - What Does "Train Like an Athlete" Actually Mean?00:51:27 - Most Jaw-Dropping Athletic Feats Witnessed in Person01:01:01 - Sprinters Are Born, Endurance Athletes Are Made01:03:49 - Overvalued vs. Undervalued Training Concepts01:12:22 - How to Get Training in as a Coach01:18:39 - Best & Worst Vacations01:27:17 - Future Goals & Apex Announcements#CoachEmUp #PerformanceTraining #StrengthCoaching #GLP1 #HybridAthlete #SprintTraining #Plyometrics #FitnessPodcast #TrainLikeAnAthlete #ApexCompete
• KELLY MATTHEWS Q&A on Influencer Culture, Womens Fitness, & Life with Tim | Ep. 118 09.06.2026 1h 48min

  Check out Kelly on socials!  @kellylmatthews  Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley sits down with his partner and fitness creator Kelly Matthews for a wide-ranging episode covering the influencer economy, public fatphobia, GLP-1 culture, coaching careers, and what it's like living with an unmedicated Tim. Highlights include building a mutant female athlete, Kelly's animal rescues, and an honest breakdown of the hamster wheel that is content creation. They unpack why Gen Z wants to be influencers, Kelly's international travels for Oner Active campaign shoots, disordered eating, and why peptides are overrated. This is a can't miss episode!Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.media00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:19 - Kelly's Year in Review00:07:05 - Why Gen Z Wants to Be Influencers00:11:17 - Fatphobia, GLP-1s & Rage-Bait Creators00:17:18 - Clapping Back at Toxic Creators & Parasitic Content00:28:29 - Training for the Apex Competition00:33:50 - How to Start a Coaching Career00:45:33 - Youth Athletes, Living with Tim's ADHD & The Frankenstein Athlete01:00:44 - The TKO Program, a Sports Tea Podcast & Healing Your Food Relationship01:23:54 - Kelly's Animal Farm Dreams & Fitness vs. Athleticism01:33:59 - The Real Mental Toll of Being a Fitness Influencer01:36:53 - Overrated vs. Underrated, Peptides, & Tattoo Advice#CoachEmUpPodcast #KellyMatthews #FitnessInfluencer #GLP1 #WomenWhoLift #FatphobiaTalk #FitnessCoaching #ApexCompetition #FitnessPodcast #Eleiko
• Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117 02.06.2026 1h 42min

  Check out Josh on socials! @gillamfitnessUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool.On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates.They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice.Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.mediaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice#CoachEmUpPodcast #GillumFitness #SportsNutrition #CreatineScience #AthleteNutrition #ElectrolyteMyths #PerformanceNutrition #CarbsForAthletes #ConcussionRecovery #Podcast
• Is Male Pattern Baldness A Precursor To Good Coaching? | ZACK ZILLNER Q&A | Ep. 116 19.05.2026 1h 51min

  Check out Zack and Tim on socials! @zack_zillner ⁨@timrileytraining⁩ Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley and Zack Zillner are back together for a loaded Q&A episode covering creatine, in-season sprint programming, isolation movements, entrepreneurship, and why a hack squat might be the most underrated tool in your gym. Tim also announces his new Austin gym opening June 8th, equipped with a custom Coach Em Up podcast studio! Zack survived his first year in Miami and a full colada on day one.Tim and Zack go deep on what it actually takes to build athletes, run a business, and not burn out doing both. Topics include how to balance what clients want vs. what they need and the origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast itself. They also give a full breakdown of the Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 in Austin — live show, free BBQ, and a stacked speaker lineup at the C4 Performance Center. Plus: fitness grifters get called out, training music gets debated, and both coaches share the life advice that actually changed their careers. It's all here.Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.media00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:22 - Zack Zillner Returns00:02:37 - New Gym Opening & Podcast Studio Announcement00:07:38 - Zack's First Year in Miami & the Colada Story00:14:10 - Why Athletes Should Take Creatine00:17:11 - Build-A-Mutant: Best Qualities from Past Guests00:23:32 - Organizing Training: Strengths vs. Weaknesses00:26:16 - Isolation Movements & the Hack Squat00:31:38 - Giving Clients What They Want vs. What They Need00:37:19 - Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 Details00:41:05 - Five Essential Pieces of Gym Equipment00:44:04 - Origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast00:57:11 - S&C Programming for Young Coaches01:02:04 - Entrepreneurship, Sobriety & Life-Changing Advice01:14:10 - In-Season Sprint Volume & Maturing as a Coach01:18:50 - Fitness Grifters & Training Music Debate01:31:21 - Shin Splints, Achilles Recovery & the 6-Day Split01:49:01 - Career Advice: When to Look for a New Job#CoachEmUp #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #SportsPodcast #Creatine #GymLife #SNCCoach #Podcast #TrainEmUp #FitnessCoach
• Soccer Training & Collegiate S&C | Q&A with MALORIE HENDERLONG | Ep. 115 12.05.2026 1h 44min

  Check out Malorie on socials! @malorie_henderlongUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comAuburn Women's Soccer S&C Coach Malorie Henderlong joins Tim Riley to break down her entry into the profession, the grind of collegiate strength and conditioning, and the technical side of training field sport athletes. Topics include MAS-based conditioning, GPS data optimization, soccer's fear of the weight room, how she started her own remote coaching business, and her prototypical route to landing an SEC coaching job. She discusses why soccer has historically been scared of the weight room, how she structures training around squat, hinge, push, and pull for undertrained field athletes, and why she prefers the Bronco test and Maximum Aerobic Speed over traditional conditioning benchmarks.Produced byQ6 Mediahttps://q6.mediaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:18 - Speaking at the CSCCA Conference00:04:31 - Authenticity in Content Creation & Social Media00:06:24 - Getting a Job by Yelling from the Sidelines00:08:55 - Coaching Acrobatics & Tumbling00:10:43 - Youth Sports, Competitive Cheer & Parenting00:13:58 - Austin FC, NC State & the Move to Auburn00:19:01 - The Power of Mentorship00:23:35 - The Grind in Collegiate S&C00:32:38 - Why Soccer Fears the Weight Room00:42:36 - Starting Higher Power Sports Performance00:49:50 - Conditioning, MAS & the Bronco Test00:57:12 - GPS Data, Player Load & Numbers01:01:45 - Olympic Lifting & Training Goalkeepers01:05:50 - Why Coaches Shouldn't Play Pickup Sports01:23:40 - How to Get Hired in Collegiate S&C01:31:02 - Rant & Rave01:37:34 - Overrated vs. Underrated01:41:50 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice#CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #SoccerTraining #CollegiateStrengthCoach #MalorieHenderlong #AuburnSoccer #GPSData #SportPerformance #HigherPowerSportsPerformance #Podcast
• Natty Status, Endurance Training, & Unorthodox Lifts | ALEC BLENIS Q&A | Ep. 114 05.05.2026 1h 49min

  Check out Alec on socials! @alecblenis Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comOn Today's episode of the Coach Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley links up with Alec Blenis — now a full-time Texas resident — for a duel Q&A you won't want to miss!Alec breaks down his mission to run a sub-2:30 marathon while gaining lean muscle — naturally — and why he's spending over five figures on drug testing to prove it's possible. Tim pulls back the curtain on TRT, sobriety, and what it actually means to shift you coaching philosophy. We also roast optimization culture, talk running form, weird lifts, and set some very public training goals for each other.There are two types of people on this planet: subscribers and non-subscribers. Don't be the latter.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:57 - Alec's move to Austin00:07:04 - Biohacking, Sleep & Cat Parasites00:12:18 - Sub-2:30 Marathon Goal00:20:19 - Kangaroo Achilles vs. Gorilla Shoulders00:23:23 - Balancing Lifting and Running00:31:01 - The Truth About TRT00:41:48 - The Problem With Optimization Culture00:49:59 - Coaching philosophy shifts00:54:48 - Running Form & Technical Models01:01:00 - Sobriety & Obsession01:14:04 - Three Simple Rules for Success01:19:34 - Tim's Apex Prep & Mutual Goals01:34:10 - Alec's Unorthodox Lifts01:47:08 - Sponsor Shoutouts#CoachEmUpPodcast #MarathonTraining #TRTandFitness #SobrietyAndAthletics #StrengthAndEndurance #OptimizationCulture #NaturalAthletes #RunningCoach #FitnessPodcast #ApexCompetition
• How To Unf*ck Your Diet with FINLEY FUNSTEN | Ep. 113 28.04.2026 1h 37min

  Check out Finley on socials! @unfuckyourdietUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comFinley Funston drops in and we are not holding back. Finley is a nutritionist, co-owner of Madabolic Charlotte, and one of the sharpest voices cutting through the noise in the nutrition space. We dig into why dieting culture is broken, why extremes sell, and why most of what you see on social media about food is flat-out wrong.We talk seed oils, aspartame, orthorexia, metabolism myths, menopausal nutrition, under-eating while injured, processed foods, and why your Diet Coke is not going to kill you. Finley also breaks down her actual approach with clients — maintenance phases, conservative deficits, and how she gets people to stop treating food like the enemy.This one is real, funny, and genuinely useful. If you eat food, this episode is for you.Gummy bear reviews from hell: https://slightlyviral.com/beware-sugarless-gummy-bears-on-amazon-com00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:17 - Finley's Background00:06:50 - Nutritional Awakening & Paleo Mistakes00:10:46 - Extremes in Nutrition & Marketability00:12:12 - Toxic Culture in the Nutrition Space00:13:36 - Dogma and Information Overload00:16:04 - The Grift & Preying on Lived Experience00:19:07 - Seed Oils and Inflammation Myths00:23:19 - Context and Overall Dietary Pattern00:26:20 - Sobriety, Gut Health & Disordered Eating00:29:22 - Is Orthorexia Real?00:31:11 - Processed Foods & Chemical Fear00:33:40 - Moderation and Enjoying Food00:34:40 - Diet Coke, Aspartame & Cancer Myths00:37:56 - Why Restrictive Diets Fail00:39:06 - Helping Clients Build Sustainable Diets00:42:46 - Cadbury Eggs, Gummy Bears & Sugar Free Chaos00:47:41 - The Metabolism Slowing Myth00:51:03 - Tim's Rant on Insecure People00:55:09 - Nutrition for Menopausal Women00:59:02 - Intimidation Factor of Strength Training01:01:10 - Pharmacological Thinness01:04:41 - Under-Eating While Injured01:10:40 - Nutrition and Psychological Comfort01:11:25 - The Value of a Maintenance Phase01:15:13 - Conservative Deficits & Adherence01:19:11 - Are We Doomed to Be Irrational?01:22:09 - 3 Tips for Everyday Fitness Enthusiasts01:24:49 - CGMs and Creatine01:29:08 - Tattoo Artist Career01:29:49 - Intermittent Fasting01:34:10 - What Cardio Should You Actually Do?#NutritionMyths #CoachEmUp #FinleyFunston #DietCulture #FitnessNutrition #SeedOils #MetabolismMyths #SustainableDiet #WomensHealth #UnfuckYourDiet
• The Secret To Successful Hybrid Training with ALYSSA OLENICK | Ep. 112 21.04.2026 1h 47min

  Check out Alyssa on socials! @doclyssfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comDr. Alyssa Olenick drops into the Coach 'Em Up Podcast and delivers one of the most practical, no-fluff breakdowns of hybrid training you'll hear. She's got a PhD in exercise physiology, she's run ultramarathons, competed in CrossFit, and she's built a thriving online coaching business — and she's here to tell you exactly where hybrid athletes go wrong and how to fix it.We're talking carb phobia, program hopping, recovery gaps, zone 2 cardio, power training, bone density, and why hard training is just... hard — no matter who you are. Dr. Olenick also gets real about burning out during her PhD, building Doclyss Fitness from passion (not profit), and why eating more carbs might be the single best thing you do for your performance.If you're a hybrid athlete, a coach, or just someone trying to figure out how to balance lifting and cardio without destroying yourself — this episode is required listening.Subscribe to the channel! It's completely free and it would make Tim's day.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:17 - Dr. Olenick's background & expertise00:04:20 - The dark side of pursuing a PhD00:05:41 - The Queen of Hybrid Training00:06:49 - Biggest mistakes in hybrid training00:11:10 - Quality vs. quantity in lifting00:16:37 - Recovery, carbs & electrolyte essentials00:25:09 - Breaking down carb phobia00:30:37 - High carb vs. low carb for athletes00:35:16 - Nutrition, hormones & bone density00:37:18 - Workload, fatigue & program commitment00:41:51 - Hard training is hard00:46:16 - Stimulus training & philosophy shifts00:48:31 - New ACSM fitness guidelines breakdown01:00:34 - Power training & bone density01:05:52 - How to start sprinting safely01:10:13 - Building confidence through action01:13:17 - How Doclyss Fitness started01:18:49 - Entrepreneurship vs. serving your clients01:37:33 - Top 3 tips for hybrid athletes01:39:44 - Hyrox & ultramarathons01:42:26 - Alternative Career paths01:43:51 - Do more cardio!#HybridTraining #CoachEmUp #DoclyssFitness #ExercisePhysiology #HybridAthlete #CarbsForPerformance #StrengthAndCardio #Hyrox #UltraMarathon #FitnessCoach
• ERIC HINMAN Q&A on Endurance Training & Structuring Your Life For Success | Ep. 111 14.04.2026 1h 40min

  Check out Eric on socials! @ehinman @erichinmanAnd be on the look out for the World's Toughest Mile Event, happening this Saturday in Austin!Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comTim Riley sits down with Eric Hinman — entrepreneur, endurance athlete, brand builder, and community connector — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations we've had on the pod. From growing up hooping in upstate New York to completing Iron Man Lake Placid, Eric's story is proof that the process IS the point.We get into Zone 2 training, why slowing down makes you faster, how to delegate your way to freedom, what actually makes a brand stick, and why your environment might be the most underrated variable in your success. Plus — the World's Toughest Mile. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Stick around for an ELITE audience Q&A as well!Are you subscribed to the channel? We still love you if you aren't, but we'd love you more if you clicked the little button, if you catch our drift. SUBSCRIBE!!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:09 - Austin as a Hub & Community Building00:04:09 - Eric's Background00:07:55 - CrossFit, Triathlons & Endurance Training00:12:50 - Iron Man Lake Placid & Zone 2 Training00:15:14 - Relentless Consistency & The Process00:18:56 - Type A Personalities & Pragmatic Goals00:20:43 - The Importance of Environment00:26:44 - Authentic Networking & Providing Value00:30:14 - Training Seriously vs. Socially00:33:01 - Structure, Time Blocking & Boundaries00:36:50 - Delegation, Automation & Elimination00:38:09 - Defining Your Brand00:41:16 - Building the Brand of Eric Hinman00:44:16 - Qualities of Great Brands00:45:12 - Curating Experiences & Apex Games00:47:44 - The World's Toughest Mile00:51:51 - Building a Team & Founders Only Event00:57:44 - What Is Founders Only?01:01:59 - Founders Only Takeaways & Execution01:18:47 - RHO Nutrition Supplements01:21:35 - Living His Lifestyle01:23:30 - Three Things01:25:30 - Rant & Rave01:28:28 - Alternative Career Options01:36:57 - Business Tips & Big Picture#entrepreneurship #IronMan #FitnessMotivation #Branding #Zone2Training #FoundersOnly #EnduranceAthlete #BusinessTips #CommunityBuilding #Performance
• Performance Nutrition, Carb Timing, Gut Health & More with DR EMILY DOW | Ep 110 07.04.2026 2h 5min

  Check out Emily on instagram! @dremilydowUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comEmily Dow joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to break down everything you thought you knew about carbohydrates, performance nutrition, and fueling your body the right way. This episode is packed with actionable advice for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to level up their nutrition game.Carbs are performance-enhancing. Full stop. Emily explains why carbohydrate timing, loading strategies, and the right macro balance matter more than the latest social media trend telling you to cut carbs. They dig into glycogen storage, pre- and post-workout nutrition, fructose vs. glucose absorption, gut health, fiber intake, and why under-eating is quietly wrecking more athletes than overeating ever could.They also get real about the mental and emotional side of food — how under-fueled female athletes are afraid of carbs, how food addiction is a real thing, and how peptides may play a role in breaking those cycles. Emily gives out actionable tips to clean up your food choices, hot takes on the nutrition misinformation landscape, and a reminder to stop bouncing between approaches and just commit.Are you subscribed? Even if you think you are, you may not be. And you know what happens to non-subscribers...00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - Emily Dow & Her Credentials00:04:36 - Carbs as Performance Enhancers00:05:39 - Carb Intake: Amounts, Types & Timing00:11:51 - Carb Loading & Glycogen Storage00:18:45 - Carb Loading Deep Dive00:22:18 - Pre-Workout Carbs & Glycogen Preservation00:27:51 - Fructose, Glucose & Post-Workout Carbs00:32:18 - Protein Overconsumption & Carbs for Women00:40:41 - Under-Eating & Metabolism Adaptation00:47:48 - Strategies to Increase Calories & Fiber00:59:31 - Peptides & Overcoming Food Addiction01:11:02 - Gut Health & Intestinal Issues01:24:01 - Audience Q&A01:40:27 - Social Media Growth01:46:51 - Three Things to Improve Food Choices01:50:11 - Nutrition Misinformation01:55:17 - Alternate Career Paths01:58:51 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Nutrition02:01:23 - Unsolicited Advice: Just Focus on One Thing#SportsNutrition #CarbLoading #PerformanceNutrition #RegisteredDietitian #CoachEmUp #AthleteNutrition #GutHealth #FitnessPodcast #NutritionScience #MacroNutrients
• Oly Lifting, Counseling, & Ultra Moist Fascia with BEEFCAKE SENSEI | Ep. 109 31.03.2026 1h 57min

  Check out Jon on socials! @beefcakesensei Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastBeefcake Sensei (AKA Jon Sevlie) pulls up to the Coach Em Up pod and does NOT disappoint. We're talking Olympic lifting, counseling, near-death experiences, anxiety, trauma, the Ultra Moist Fascia Protocol, and why training should never be the center of your universe. Jon is one of the most authentic voices in the fitness space — and this conversation proves exactly why.If you've been sleeping on Beefcake Sensei, wake up. Subscribe, drop a comment, and tell us what hit hardest."People don't change until they hurt bad enough." — Beefcake Sensei00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:23 - Origin of the Beefcake Sensei persona00:09:29 - Sprinting PRs with Jon00:11:57 - Jon's YouTube channel00:14:13 - How Jon got into counseling00:17:32 - Sobriety, spiritual awakenings & asking for help00:21:55 - Anxiety, trauma & the counselor's lens00:29:58 - How counseling changed training & relationships00:41:45 - From basketball to Olympic weightlifting00:47:50 - Near-death stories & lifestyle shifts00:49:44 - Long-term training & evolving goals01:00:58 - Athleticism, patience & avoiding plateaus01:07:57 - The Ultra Moist Fascia Protocol01:14:14 - Monetizing training & building a team01:17:50 - Training isn't everything01:21:34 - Q&A with Jon01:40:48 - What fires Jon up01:52:00 - Unsolicited advice#BeefcakeSensei #CoachEmUpPodcast #OlympicWeightlifting #TrainingPhilosophy #MensMentalHealth #StrengthTraining #FitnessPodcast #AnxietyAndTrauma #UltraMoistFascia #PersonalGrowth
• JUDD LIENHARD on Coaching Athleticism, Military Lessons, & Social Media Chaos | Ep. 108 24.03.2026 1h 46min

  Check out Judd on socials! @JuddLienhard Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley sits down with coach, army vet, and social media powerhouse Judd Lienhard for one of the most real, wide-ranging conversations on the pod. From growing up in rural Missouri to training elite athletes in Austin, TX — Judd's story is one of grit, purpose, and figuring it out as you go.They get into Judd's MASS Method, what it actually means to be an athlete, why fitness is just about thriving in your environment, and how Judd went from 800 to 200K followers after skipping in tights. They also get real about social media pressure, dealing with negativity, finding your purpose, and knowing when to say no. Plus a full Q&A covering conspiracy theories, PED health consequences, movement prep, and more!If you're not subscribed to the channel, go ahead and click the button! It's free to you and it helps us bring on more awesome guests like Judd! Plus, if we get 20,000 subscribers by the end of the month, we'll release Zack's exotic dancing videos... you won't want to miss it!00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:26 - Rage baiting & shirt tucking00:05:22- Childhood footbal00:06:34 - Judd's background00:08:56 - Athletic background00:14:02 - Why Judd joined the military00:22:28 - Defining purpose as a coach00:24:53 - Military lessons & coaching youth athletes00:27:11 - Social media growth & defining fitness00:31:40 - The MASS Method explained00:32:51 - What is an athlete? Training for durability00:38:42 - Going from 800 to 200K followers00:41:44 - Authenticity & social media strategy00:50:02 - Recognizing value & finding your purpose00:55:50 - Being relentless00:58:56 - Overcoming obstacles & adapting your goals01:01:30 - Social media pressure01:16:50 - Haviland vs. Naudi fight01:19:03 - How to coach A skips01:20:11 - Conspiracy theories & UFO stories01:24:55 - PED health consequences01:25:34 - Dealing with negative comments01:34:46 - Social media & mental health01:37:16 - You don't have to always say yes01:40:42 - Making good decisions & being yourself01:44:50 - The secret to not caring#SpeedCoaching #MassMethod #AthleteDevelopment #SocialMediaGrowth #MilitaryMindset #FitnessPodcast #Juddlienhard
• Speed Training & Social Media Strategy with BRETT MORSE | Coach Em Up Podcast Ep. 107 17.03.2026 1h 33min

  Check out Brett on socials! @brettmorsetrainingUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastBrett Morse is a strength and performance coach who's figured out how to build a real coaching business from the ground up — and he's not holding anything back on this one.We get into his journey from track and field athlete at Cortland State to building a thriving online coaching brand, his no-BS coaching philosophies, how he thinks about speed development (and why most high school coaches are getting it wrong), and the content strategy that actually works — no fluff, just volume and data.Keys topics include transitioning from an athlete to a coach, breaking out of the personal trainer trap, content creation strategy, speed development misconceptions, individualizing training, supplements, influential coaches, sports specificity, and more!If this episode hit, drop a comment, smash that like button, and SUBSCRIBE — it's free and it keeps this thing rolling. Tell a coach or athlete who needs to hear this.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:06 - Brett's background & journey into coaching00:06:30 - Athlete to coach transition00:10:44 - Gen Pop clients & coaching flexibility00:14:48 - Breaking free from the trainer trap00:19:13 - Content creation strategy & analytics00:25:59 - Treating content like a business00:29:16 - Growing an online coaching business00:35:31 - Refining programs & being selfless with your product00:39:50 - Coaching philosophy & individualized training00:43:36 - Speed development misconceptions00:47:53 - Timing systems & speed training challenges01:00:01 - Force production & technique weaknesses01:03:00 - Influential coaches & applied experience01:11:04 - Influential people outside the industry01:12:53 - Three things to maximize speed gains01:14:20 - Favorite supplements01:21:53 - Sport-specificity & Gen Pop sprinting01:27:53 - Alternative career paths01:30:58 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice#CoachEmUp #SpeedTraining #StrengthCoach #OnlineCoaching #AthleticPerformance #SpeedDevelopment #PerformanceCoach #ContentCreation #TrainSmart #StrengthAndConditioning
• How To Be An Athletic Monster After 40 | Q&A with BLAINE MCCONNELL | Ep. 106 10.03.2026 1h 54min

  Check out Blaine on socials! @Blainemcconnell @blaine.mcconnellAnd go to https://dripthatdelivers.printify.me to get some of Tim and Blaine's merch!Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley and Blaine McConnell are back at it. This episode is packed with real talk on NFL combine prep, speed training, coaching philosophy, and what it actually takes to stay athletic past 40. Blaine breaks down his background in college football and bobsled, and the guys go deep on the training methods, equipment, and mindset driven results with their current combine athletes in Austin.They hit a full Q&A covering everything from the hardest exercises to improve, Tim's biggest lessons from running the podcast, to unhinged conspiracy theories. They also discuss the origin of the Apex competition, the international expansion plans, training longevity past 40, isometrics, Olympic lifts, jumps, and Blaine's nightly routine for stress-free sleep.If you're a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to move better and train smarter, this one's for you. Hit that subscribe button — it's free, it helps the show, and it makes your family proud.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:41 - Blaine's Chains & combine prep in Austin00:03:19 - Blaine's sports background00:04:06 - Blaine's athleticism & coaching philosophy00:05:44 - Transition back to group training00:07:19 - Team dynamics & Austin's appeal00:09:46 - Blaine's online business & Apex origin story00:13:46 - Combine prep overview & training insights00:17:26 - Using unorthodox equipment00:22:14 - Athlete acclimation00:24:34 - Hardest exercise to improve00:27:16 - Tim's top podcast lessons00:34:13 - Never meet your heroes?00:36:05 - Blaine's most memorable PR00:41:12 - Durability and availability always wins00:46:08 - Training power past age 4000:52:03 - How Tim's coaching perspective changed01:01:05 - Jumps & Olympic lifts for strength01:01:12 - Inspiration behind THIS gym01:10:28 - PED clothing brand collab01:11:54 - Blaine's unhinged conspiracy theories01:14:58 - Apex going international: Australia & Germany01:32:23 - Using isometrics in your program01:36:02 - How to get faster with age01:44:50 - Blaine's daily routine for recovery & sleep#CoachEmUpPodcast #NFLCombinePrep #SpeedTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #AthletePerformance #CombineTraining #CoachingPhilosophy #TrainFasterGetStronger #ApexCompetition #bobsled
• Navigating The Toxic & Overcomplicated World of Modern Fitness | DANNY MATRANGA | Ep. 105 03.03.2026 1h 57min

  Check out Danny on socials! @danny.matrangaUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastTim Riley and Danny Matranga dive deep into the current state of the fitness industry, sharing invaluable insights from Danny's coaching journey. From his humble beginnings as an athletically inadequate kid to becoming a thoughtful fitness professional, Danny provides a refreshing perspective on what really matters in fitness.They tackle controversial topics including the overcomplicated nature of modern fitness, the toxic influence of social media, the problematic return of extreme thinness ideals, and the misguided marketing of Pilates as superior to weight training for women. Danny shares practical advice for women starting their fitness journey and explains why resistance training is essential regardless of your goals.This episode cuts through the noise of the fitness industry with honest conversation about what actually works, who you should trust for advice, and how to approach fitness with both effectiveness and sustainability in mind.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:15 - Danny's journey to coaching00:05:02 - Starting as a trainer at 24-Hour Fitness00:12:09 - Developing crucial coaching soft skills00:15:40 - Why exposure, effort & time are essential in coaching00:17:17 - Problem with athletes giving general fitness advice00:19:15 - Finding the consistent through lines in fitness00:20:14 - How overcomplexity has made fitness worse00:23:10 - The moral dilemma of creating divisive content00:27:10 - Performative fitness & public health failures00:32:52 - The return of thinness obsession00:40:33 - Fitness scams targeting women00:41:55 - The problem with how Pilates is marketed00:47:50 - Resistance training vs Pilates00:53:59 - How identity influences fitness choices00:58:20 - Privilege & moral superiority in fitness01:02:25 - The inherent duality that makes fitness confusing01:03:22 - Principles for making fitness simpler & effective01:07:27 - Habits over Hacks01:13:07 - Stimulant Stories From Hell01:29:58 - Different training approaches for women vs men01:35:15 - Crucial advice for women starting fitness01:38:41 - Concerning trends & positive opportunities in fitness01:52:53 - Making the most of limited time in your life#FitnessCoaching #WomensFitness #ResistanceTraining #FitnessMyths #StrengthTraining #FitnessAdvice #PilatesVsWeights #CoachEmUp #FitnessJourney #PersonalTraining
• Why Metabolic Health Is The Key to Pain-Free Training with DR KATIE DABROWSKI | Ep. 104 24.02.2026 1h 50min

  Check out Katie on socials! @ktdabrowskiUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastKatie Dabrowski returns to Coach 'Em Up to discuss training, rehabilitation, and the growth of Old Bull Athletics with Tim Riley. Katie shares insights on hiring practices at her expanding business, the crucial connection between metabolic health and musculoskeletal pain, and practical strategies for integrating cardio into rehabilitation programs. The conversation explores how to help clients overcome resistance to cardiovascular training, navigate societal pressures around body image (especially for women), and develop a healthier relationship with pain and injury. Katie emphasizes the importance of pattern recognition in client experiences, managing complex pain conversations without alienating clients, and promoting realistic expectations about pain as a normal part of being human. She also addresses common misconceptions around training and injury, discussing how fear of getting hurt often prevents people from exercising, when inactivity actually poses greater health risks. Get actionable advice on coaching diverse movement styles without demonizing client preferences, and discover Katie's approach to physical therapy that empowers clients rather than creating dependency.Don't forget to subscribe! If we hit 10,000 subscribers before the end of the month, we'll release Zack's exotic dancing video, and trust us, it's something you don't want to miss00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:34 - Katie's viral clip moment00:03:02 - Old Bull Athletics' expansion00:08:26 - Key traits Katie looks for when hiring coaches00:20:49 - Connection between metabolic health and pain00:26:04 - Cardio implementation benefits00:31:52 - Strategies for integrating cardio into rehab plans00:36:02 - Handling client resistance to cardio training00:41:40 - Navigating societal pressure on women's bodies00:58:11 - Using pattern recognition to manage chronic pain01:04:04 - Discussing pain complexity without alienating clients01:11:16 - Developing realistic expectations about pain01:20:10 - Overcoming fear of injury01:31:16 - Respecting diverse movement styles01:38:43 - Katie's kettlebell training01:41:30 - Approach to clients expecting manual therapy01:44:11 - Addressing fear mongering in fitness industry#CoachEmUpPod #MetabolicHealth #PainManagement #StrengthTraining #RehabExercise #CardioForPain #AthleticPerformance #PhysicalTherapy #MovementCoaching #BodyPositivity
• Fixing Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries with DR. BYRON MILLER | Ep. 103 17.02.2026 1h 54min

  Check out Byron on socials! @tendonrxGet Byron's Rotator Cuff Protocol, out now! https://tendonrx.myshopify.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastDive into the world of rotator cuff rehabilitation with Dr. Byron Miller, tendon specialist and physical therapist. In this information-packed episode, Tim Riley shares his personal shoulder injury journey and how Dr. Miller's evidence-based approach provided solutions when traditional healthcare failed.Dr. Miller breaks down his revolutionary protocol for treating tendinopathy, explaining why common approaches like RICE and glute activation often miss the mark. Learn why you cannot have a healthy tendon without load and how isometric exercises can be the key to recovery.From medical school disillusionment to developing specialized protocols during COVID, Dr. Miller's journey shows the importance of questioning established practices and focusing on what actually works for patients.Don't forget to subscribe! Video of Zack's exotic dancing goes live at 10k subs, you won't want to miss it.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:12 - Tim's shoulder injury story00:08:14 - Diagnosis and surgeon's unhelpful advice00:10:14 - Desperate search and connection with Dr. Miller00:13:26 - Initial intake and MRI review00:15:35 - Subscapularis identification and validation00:18:09 - Dr. Miller's background00:22:55 - Medical school and disillusionment00:29:24 - Pivot away from med school00:30:51 - Therapeutic adventure guide experience00:34:24 - Returning to academics00:35:54 - DPT program and clinical challenges00:42:56 - Discovering tendinopathy methods00:46:02 - Exploring tendinopathy literature00:48:56 - Disillusionment with orthopedics and home health00:54:57 - Reconnecting with orthopedics01:02:17 - Developing the rotator cuff protocol and tendon basics01:11:05 - Understanding muscle and bone innervation01:17:18 - The relationship between volume, loads, and position01:23:22 - Protocol on tendon and muscle relationship01:33:36 - The importance of exercise01:39:16 - Step by step rotator cuff plan#RotatorCuffRehab #TendonHealth #PhysicalTherapy #ShoulderPain #SportsRehab #TendonRx #AthleteRecovery #MovementMedicine #EvidenceBasedPT #InjuryRecovery