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How to Choose a Fitness Coach: Red Flags, Green Flags & What Actually Works

In this solo episode of _True Grit_, Kalish Morrow breaks down the green flags and red flags to look for when hiring a coach — and how the quality of coaching directly impacts your results. Sparked by real-life observations on the gym floor, Kalish unpacks the difference between common practices and best practices in fitness coaching. She explains why experience alone doesn’t define a great coach and what truly matters when it comes to programming, progress tracking, and client outcomes. Whether you’re hiring a coach or navigating your fitness journey on your own, this episode gives you practical, actionable insight you can immediately apply to your training structure, workout efficiency, and long-term progress. You’ll walk away better equipped to advocate for yourself, avoid plateaus, and train in a way that supports strength, function, and sustainability — not burnout. ---------------------------------------- KEY TAKEAWAYS Big lifts matter. Foundational movements like squats, deadlifts, presses, and rows build real-world strength and function. Reminder: These lifts should always be scalable and regressed appropriately to match your level. Progress tracking is non-negotiable. A coach should be monitoring reps, weight, and performance to ensure progressive overload. Circuit training isn’t always optimal. While useful for athletes, constant station-to-station workouts can limit strength progress for general population clients. Rest between sets is critical. Proper recovery between sets improves output, strength gains, and performance. Cardio placement matters. Intense cardio before resistance training can drain energy and reduce lifting effectiveness. You shouldn’t feel destroyed after workouts. Training should leave you feeling energized — not depleted. Plateaus often stem from poor programming. Without progression and structure, results stall quickly after initial “newbie gains.” DIY lifters can apply the same standards. Even if you train solo, you can use these green flags as your personal checklist. 00:00 Introduction to Green Flags and Red Flags in Coaching 00:25 Identifying Good Trainers: Key Characteristics 04:14 The Importance of Progress Tracking 07:28 Effective Training Methods: Avoiding Common Pitfalls 10:52 How to Apply These Insights to Your Own Training 17:02 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning 19:47 Introduction to True Grit Podcast 20:00 Engagement and Community Building ---------------------------------------- MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Foundational strength training principles Progressive overload Functional movement training Starting Strength methodology (Mark Rippetoe reference) ---------------------------------------- WORK WITH KALISH / RESOURCES Website: https://tre-grit.fitness Instagram: @kalish_Morrow M.O.V.E. Studio Monthly Membership: https://www.true-grit.fitness/movemem... Kalish’s M.O.V.E. Studio is a simplified, high-impact membership space featuring: Monthly fitness focus + training insights Nutrition education + themed recipe plans Lifestyle + mindset prompts Community support + coaching guidance Founding member pricing is currently available.