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Coaches Spotlight: Meet Stephanie Frykberg| S3:ep6

Stephanie Frykberg is a Reno-based personal trainer, nutrition coach, and IFBB Pro who coaches clients ranging from beginners to Hyrox athletes and bodybuilders. Her approach centers on individualized programming, sustainable habits, and making fitness support real life instead of taking it over. What makes her coaching stand out Stephanie’s biggest message is that there is no one-size-fits-all method. She emphasizes meeting people where they are, building plans around their goals and lifestyle, and helping them stay consistent long enough to actually see progress. That perspective came through clearly when she talked about how the best program is not always the most aggressive one, but the one a client can truly follow. She also brings a strong competitor’s perspective to the coaching side. Having competed for about nine years and gone pro a couple of years ago, she understands what it takes to prepare for the stage, but she is equally energized by helping someone else step into that experience for the first time. Key Takeaways A major theme in the episode is confidence. Stephanie said her favorite coaching moments are when clients realize they are capable of more than they believed, and she described how meaningful it was to watch a first-time competitor gain confidence on stage after months of preparation. That story captures how she sees coaching as more than training and macros; for her, it is about helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in every area of life. Get in Touch with Stephanie Frykberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfrykberg_ifbbpro/ [https://www.instagram.com/sfrykberg_ifbbpro/] Website: https://frykinfitness.com [https://frykinfitness.com] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com [https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Coaches Spotlight: Meet Dana Carey| S3:ep5

Dana works with a wide range of clients from HYROX competitors and goal‑driven lifters to people simply trying to build healthier habits and she also teaches swim lessons to swimmers of all ages. In this conversation, she breaks down why “more” isn’t always better, how she helps intimidated beginners transform into confident lifters, and why the best programs are the ones you can actually recover from and stay consistent with week after week. Outside the gym, Dana’s role in public service addressing homelessness and improving access to housing reinforces her belief that coaching is a partnership and that fitness should support your life, not take it over. She shares how she navigates clients’ careers, families, and responsibilities while still helping them chase big goals sometimes by simply finding the best workout that fits into a busy Tuesday. For coaches, Dana talks about the importance of continuing education, highlights her experience at the Real Coaches Summit, and explains why you need to “coach the person before you coach the program.” She closes by giving credit to her mentor, Courtney Dorsey of Premier Athletics, and the role that feedback, community, and long‑term relationships have played in her evolution as a coach, mom, and human. Great quotes from Dana. “Consistency beats intensity almost every time. The best programs are the ones people can recover from and actually stick with.” “Fitness should support your life, not take over it.” “People may forget the workout you wrote, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel and how you helped them believe in themselves.” Connect with Dana Train with Dana and learn more about Premier Athletics:Website: https://www.premierathleticsfitness.com [https://www.premierathleticsfitness.com] Follow Dana on Instagram: @coachd_cpt [https://www.instagram.com/coachd_cpt/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com [https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Coaches Spotlight: Meet Nathan Jones| S3:ep4

Nathan Jones is a servant-hearted strength and conditioning coach and co-owner of Elevation Athletic Performance in Cassville, Missouri, where he and his wife help athletes of all ages build strength, confidence, and better lives through training. Who is Nathan Jones? Nathan Jones is the co-owner of Elevation Athletic Performance, a semi-private strength and conditioning facility in Cassville, Missouri, where he trains athletes and adults alongside his wife, Johnica. They started Elevation in their garage and have grown it into a 4,800-square-foot facility focused on group strength and conditioning for athletes, one-on-one coaching both in person and online, and sport skill development with an emphasis on baseball. Elevation’s ethos is to “meet you where you are” and help you reach your training goals, with a strong culture of accountability and buy-in rather than quick fixes. Nathan’s background includes heavy influence from Westside-style powerlifting methods early in his career, which shaped his focus on strength numbers and high-intensity environments. Over time, he’s shifted toward a blended systems approach and now prioritizes getting to know each athlete and tailoring methods to the individual rather than forcing everyone through the same template. Elevation Athletic Performance website: https://elevationap.comInstagram: @elevationap – Nathan and Johnica share training clips, athlete highlights, and behind-the-scenes looks at their semi-private environment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com [https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Coaches Spotlight: Meet Stephanie Rojas| S3:ep3

Stephanie Rojas is a nutritional therapy practitioner, certified macro coach, and personal trainer based in Miami, Florida, working with clients both in person and online. Coming from a background in accounting as a CPA, she spent years treating fitness and nutrition as a personal passion before transitioning into coaching and is now in the process of making it her full-time business. Stephanie specializes in helping women who have “tried everything” in diet culture finally understand what their bodies need so they can feel stronger, increase their energy, and genuinely feel comfortable in their own skin. Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition, an emphasis on metabolic health, and deep mindset work that helps clients move past guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, and years of fear around food. You can connect with her on Instagram at @healthylifewithsteph [https://www.instagram.com/healthylifewithsteph/] and join her email list and resources through the WellBuilt Method community at https://wellbuiltmethod.com/subscribe [https://wellbuiltmethod.com/subscribe] Key takeaways in this episode... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com [https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Coaches Spotlight: Meet David Skolnik | S3:ep2

Dr. David Skolnik is a doctor of physical therapy, strength coach, and educator working at the intersection of rehab and performance for adults who have “been through some things” physically. He primarily coaches clients between 40 and 75 years old who show up with real injury histories, chronic pain, and the usual wear-and-tear that makes the average cookie-cutter program a non-starter. Through his company Stronger In Motion, David helps clients move from pain management and medical dependency toward confident, capable strength that shows up in day-to-day life, not just on a spreadsheet. On the education side, you’ll find David teaching coaches how to think, not just what to cue, so they can better serve the “in-between” clients who are too complex for standard PT discharge but not ready for high-intensity group fitness either. He also hosts the Smarter Strength podcast, where he digs into coaching, critical thinking, and the messy reality of helping humans get stronger, healthier, and more resilient. All links below are current and active within the last six months or represent David’s evergreen home bases. * Instagram – @dr.davidskolnik.dpt (online coach, educator, and host)https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidskolnik.dpt/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidskolnik.dpt/] * Smarter Strength Podcast: https://smarterstrength.buzzsprout.com/ [https://smarterstrength.buzzsprout.com/] * Stronger In Motion – Coaching & Programshttps://www.strongerinmotion.com/ [https://www.strongerinmotion.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com [https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]