ABOUT THE GUEST
Bryan Bergenstock is a trainee who completed 17 weeks of online coaching with strength coach Jim Steel. He shares the step‑by‑step client experience—from intake to programming changes and results.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How remote coaching onboards new clients and establishes realistic goals and timelines.
The weekly workflow: training logs, video submissions, feedback loops, and program progression.
How to outfit a small, effective home gym for online coaching with minimal equipment.
Practical nutrition, recovery, and adherence tactics that keep progress moving between check‑ins.
KEY TOPICS
Building a remote coaching routine that fits work and family schedules.
Choosing versatile strength training equipment for limited spaces.
Measuring progress: strength PRs, body composition trends, and movement quality.
QUICK ANSWERS
Q: What equipment do I need to start online strength coaching at home?
A: A pair of adjustable dumbbells, an adjustable bench, and a cable/functional trainer or resistance bands will cover pushing, pulling, squatting, and hinging patterns for most beginners and intermediates.
Q: How often do online coaching check‑ins happen?
A: Most lifters do weekly check‑ins with training logs and video clips; coaches adjust sets, reps, and exercise selection based on performance, recovery, and schedule.
Q: How is progress tracked without in‑person sessions?
A: Objective metrics (load, reps, set quality), periodic rep‑max or RPE tests, tape or scale measurements, and consistent technique video reviews provide reliable feedback.
SHOP THE EPISODE
Home gyms (compact multi‑stations)
https://www.ironcompany.com/strength-training-equipment/home-gyms?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
Body‑Solid GFT100 Dual‑Stack Functional Trainer
https://www.ironcompany.com/dual-stack-functional-trainer-body-solid-gft100?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
PowerBlock Pro 100 Adjustable Dumbbell Set with Stand
https://www.ironcompany.com/powerblock-pro-100-commercial-dumbbll-set-w-stand-pro-100?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
Body‑Solid SFID425 Full Commercial Adjustable Bench
https://www.ironcompany.com/body-solid-full-commercial-adjustable-bench-sfid425?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
Guide: Getting Started with a Fitness Routine
https://www.ironcompany.com/blog/guide-getting-started-fitness-routine?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
FULL EPISODE LIST & RESOURCES
https://www.ironcompany.com/podcast?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=raw_ep116
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Start here (podcast hub + resources):
https://www.ironcompany.com/podcast
Shop equipment:
• Cardio Equipment (treadmills, bikes, ellipticals): https://www.ironcompany.com/cardio-equipment
• Free Weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells): https://www.ironcompany.com/free-weights
• Gym Flooring (rubber rolls, mats, tiles): https://www.ironcompany.com/rubber-gym-flooring
• Strength Equipment (benches, racks, cages): https://www.ironcompany.com/strength-training-equipment
Training guides:
https://www.ironcompany.com/articles
Government & GSA buyers:
https://www.ironcompany.com/gsa-and-cmas-bid-information
