About this episode

Ben discusses how to design effective training programs for both individuals and classes, emphasizing the importance of compliance and engagement.

What if the most important question in programming has nothing to do with the workout itself? In this episode, Ben breaks down how to design training that works — whether you're coaching a packed class or programming for a single athlete — and why the answer starts with one question most coaches never ask. Learn why compliance is the real metric, how logistical constraints shape every programming decision, and why the goal isn't a perfect workout — it's getting people excited to come back tomorrow. 👉🏼 Get the full Listener's Guide here ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club 👋 New to Chasing Excellence? Start here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Bergeron, Patrick Cummings

Topics covered

• programming
• coaching
• training design
• athlete engagement
• fitness compliance

Keywords

• programming
• fitness
• coaching
• training
• compliance
• workout design

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