Ep 249: Coaching Behaviour Change: Moving Beyond Numbers with Josh Smith

Ep 249: Coaching Behaviour Change: Moving Beyond Numbers with Josh Smith

Author: Fitness Education Online August 19, 2025 Duration: 48:34
In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex is joined by Josh Smith - sports nutritionist, mentor, and founder of Fortitude Nutrition Coaching and HERO Nutrition Mentoring. Josh is known for his client-centred, non-tracking approach, helping coaches bridge the gap between knowledge and application to create real, lasting behaviour change. With a background as a school teacher, Josh brings unique skills in communication, empathy, and behaviour change that he now uses to mentor...

The Fitness Education Online Podcast is a weekly conversation for those who build their careers in gyms, studios, and training floors. Hosts Jono Petrohilos and Travis Mattern connect directly with the experts-the business strategists, the master coaches, the marketing minds-who understand the unique pressures and opportunities within the fitness industry. This isn't just theory; each episode digs into practical, actionable insights you can use immediately, whether you're fine-tuning a client's technique, streamlining your studio's operations, or finding better ways to connect with your community. As a leading provider of continuing education courses, Fitness Education Online extends that mission into this accessible audio format, creating a vital resource for professional development. You'll hear genuine discussions that cover the full spectrum of running a sustainable practice, from the latest in exercise science and client retention to the realities of entrepreneurship and effective marketing. It’s a podcast designed to meet you where you are in your professional journey, offering the knowledge and perspective needed to not only improve your skills but also to build a more resilient and successful fitness business. Tune in for a direct line to the ideas and strategies shaping the future of personal training, group fitness, and gym ownership.
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