The Fit Pro Journey - Business Coaching for Fitness & Health Coaches

#152 The December Slow-Down: How I Pause, Plan, and Prep for the Year Ahead

In this mid-December episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own “December Slow-Down” — the intentional pause I take every year to reflect, reset, and plan for what’s ahead. I’ll walk you through the simple routines and questions that help me close out the year with clarity (not pressure), and the exact steps I take now so January doesn’t feel chaotic. If you’re an online health or fitness coach preparing for a bigger, more aligned year, this episode will help you slow down, get grounded, and step into the new year with confidence and direction.
 
If you enjoyed this episode I’d love to know! Send me a message on Instagram @_ria_z to open the conversation about your journey!

#151 Behind the Scenes: My Business Failures, Hard Lessons, and the Future of Online Fitness Coaching in 2026

In this raw and honest episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the last three years of my business — the failures, the lessons, and the truth most coaches never talk about.
From systems that broke…To offers that didn’t land…To trusting the wrong strategies…To rebuilding everything from the ground up…
I’m sharing what actually happened, what I learned the hard way, and how these experiences shaped the direction of my business today.
You’ll hear:✨ The hidden mistakes most online health & fitness coaches make✨ The mindset traps that held me back✨ What finally clicked and helped me rebuild✨ The trends and shifts I see coming for online fitness coaches in 2026✨ What you must focus on if you want to thrive instead of burn out
If you’ve been struggling, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like everyone else is “ahead,” this episode will show you that you’re not alone — and that your failures might be the very thing that sets you up for your best year yet.
Resources:The Client Attraction Blueprint gives you a step-by-step plan to grow with clarity and confidence. → Start TodayGrab my free guide: Find Clients OfflineConnect with me on Instagram @_ria_z
 

#150 Micro Habits That Help Online Fitness Coaches Build Real Connections (Without Living on Social Media)

Tired of feeling like you have to post nonstop to grow your coaching business? In this episode, Ria shares simple micro habits that help online health and fitness coaches build real relationships, attract clients offline, and grow their business without relying on social media.
Learn how small daily actions can lead to big results through connection, confidence, and consistency.
Connect with Ria over on Instagram @_ria_z
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#149 Should You Launch a Black Friday Offer? Gratitude, Strategy, and Building Real Connections

It’s Thanksgiving week, and your inbox is full of flash sales and countdown timers—but should you be launching an offer? In this episode, Ria shares when it makes sense for online health and fitness coaches to jump into a Black Friday promotion and when to hold back. Learn how gratitude, offline connections, and intentional strategy can set you up for a powerful start to 2026.
🎙️ Plus, stay tuned for her November specials on the Client Attraction Blueprint and Pinterest Master Class — designed to help you attract clients and grow your coaching business without relying on the algorithm.
 
☄️Pinterest Master Class - $27 Learn the ins and out of Pinterest in 1 hour.  It’s truly the set it and forget platform that will draw in new leads for months even years to come.  Get ready to learn how to use Pinterest your new google. - offer closes - December 1st
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💥Client Attraction Blueprint - Self-pace - $197 normally $597
This is your 10 weeks program to set up the foundation of your business by designing your dream program and signing clients.  Taking the course at your own pace and having access to the program for life with any updates.  Always dreamed of having an online Fitness Coaching program?  Nows your chance to start.  Offer ends December 1st
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#148 How Online Fitness Coaches Can Find Clients Offline (Without Posting Every Day)

Tired of pouring hours into Instagram with little to show for it? In this episode, Ria breaks down how online fitness coaches can attract dream clients offline — without posting every day. You’ll learn where to find your ideal clients in real life, how to start genuine conversations that don’t feel salesy, and the simple networking strategy that helped her clients sign high-ticket clients before they ever launched online.
Resources:Apply for - The Authentic Connection System🎁 Grab my free guide: Find Clients Offline💬 Connect with me on Instagram @_ria_z

#147 What I’ve Been Saying for Years About Online Coaching for Health & Fitness Coaches (and Why It Still Works)

You don’t need to post more — you need to connect more.In this episode, Ria shares what she’s been saying for years (and what big business influencers are finally catching on to): it’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people already in your world.If you’re a Health & Fitness Coach ready to grow your online business through real conversations — not constant posting — this one’s for you.
 
👉 Check out my November Coaching Specials to get started with my Authentic Connection Networking System (ACN)— the method that helps Fit Pros sign clients offline while growing online.
offer closes - November 15th- 
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#146 How to Create Profitable Black Friday Offers for Online Health & Fitness Coaches

Black Friday isn’t just for big brands. Learn what health & fitness coaches should offer this November to boost income, attract new clients, and set up momentum for the new year—without discounting your value.
 
Resources:
Apply for - The Authentic Connection System🎁 Grab my free guide: Find Clients Offline💬 Connect with me on Instagram @_ria_z

#144 How to Fall Back in Love with Your Fitness Coaching Business

Feeling disconnected from your business lately? You’re not alone. After weeks of talking about burnout and wanting to quit social media, this episode will help you reignite the spark that got you started in the first place.
In today’s episode, Ria shares how to rebuild your relationship with your business — one connection, one conversation, and one small step at a time. You’ll learn how to simplify what you do, reconnect to your “why,” and create from joy again instead of pressure.
If you’ve been feeling tired, uninspired, or just… over it, this episode will remind you why you started — and how to fall back in love with your business again.
 In This Episode
Why we fall out of love with our business
How to shift from overwhelm to intention
3 daily actions to rebuild connection + creativity
What it really means to build your business from authentic connection
Ready for what’s next?
Ria's got something special coming this November to help you reignite your passion and grow your business without the burnout.
👉 Make sure you’re on her email list or DM “LOVE” on Instagram to get early access.
 
Connect with Ria over on Instagram @_ria_z
Pinterest Masterclass for Fitness Coaches - Start Attracting leads & clients everyday on autopilot with Pinterest. Start Today 
Tired of guessing what to post or how to get clients online? The Client Attraction Blueprint gives you a step-by-step plan to grow with clarity and confidence. → Start Today

#143 Should You Leave Instagram or Stay as Fitness Coach

Feeling frustrated with Instagram lately? You’re not alone.In this episode, we dive into the real conversation many coaches are having — whether it’s time to leave the platform or simply change how you’re using it.
Instagram isn’t what it was in 2019 or even 2022. But it’s still where people go to look you up — your online résumé. The question isn’t just “Should I stay or go?” It’s “How do I make Instagram work for the kind of business and life I want now?”
We’ll unpack:
Why engagement feels down and what’s really behind it
The difference betweenusing Instagram and depending on it
How to pivot your strategy to align with your business today
What to do if you’re ready to grow off social (without disappearing online)
👉 Perfect for: Online health & fitness coaches who feel tired of the algorithm and want a more grounded, sustainable way to attract clients.
Connect with Ria over on Instagram @_ria_z
Pinterest Masterclass for Fitness Coaches - Start Attracting leads & clients everyday on autopilot with Pinterest. Start Today 
Tired of guessing what to post or how to get clients online? The Client Attraction Blueprint gives you a step-by-step plan to grow with clarity and confidence. → Start Today

#142 Online Fitness Coach Burnout? Here’s How I’m Refocusing My Business Before November

Feeling stuck in your online coaching business? In this episode of The Fit Pro Journey Podcast, I get real about what’s been draining my energy—and how I'm refocusing before November to build momentum again.
From switching tech platforms (and hating it), to falling into late-night doom scrolling, she shares the behind-the-scenes truth of running a coaching business and how to reset fast when nothing seems to be landing.
If you’re an online health or fitness coach who’s ready to stop wasting time, take action, and end the year strong—this episode will help you refocus your energy and move forward with confidence.
Connect with Ria over on Instagram @_ria_z
Pinterest Masterclass for Fitness Coaches - Start Attracting leads & clients everyday on autopilot with Pinterest. Start Today 
Tired of guessing what to post or how to get clients online? The Client Attraction Blueprint gives you a step-by-step plan to grow with clarity and confidence. → Start Today