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Stop Parroting Influencers: Why Coaches Can't Think for Themselves...
Episode 558
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

Personal Trainer & Online Coaches... listen and watch... In this episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, Dan and Tom dive deep into the state of the fitness industry, specifically why so many running coaches and fitness professionals are failing their clients with pretty poor strength training. We discuss the "GPP" (General Physical Preparation) gap and why lifting heavy tin is non-negotiable for athletes... even if you’re just a hobbyist hitting the gym to get fit. We also tackle the "Melt Phone Culture" at live events and a very serious debate on the best way to cook a potato (spoiler: Fondant vs. Dauphinoise is a heated battle). If you want to build a successful online coaching business, you need to stop parroting influencers and start developing critical thinking. We talk about finding your niche, holding a strong coaching belief, and why "it depends" is often just an excuse for not having a plan. Key Moments & Timestamps 0:00 – Life-changing pesto & the egg-topping experiment. 3:53 – Being spontaneous: Cirque du Soleil and "Freakish Strength." 7:46 – Why filming at concerts is a waste of your life. 11:59 – Winning at Ro-Bots & the "Average Person" Hyrox debate. 15:16 – The Ultimate Potato Variety Debate (Dauphinoise, Fondant, & Anna). 23:37 – Using leaderboards to drive elite performance. 27:15 – Why Running Coaches get Strength Training wrong. 33:18 – Developing a Coaching Identity: Stop being "Wet" on the fence. 43:53 – Weekly Recommendations: The Illusion of Choice & Will Tennyson If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu