Ep. 125 - Why Coaching Yourself Doesn't Work

About this episode

Joey discusses the benefits of hiring a coach versus self-coaching in achieving fitness goals.

In this week's episode, Joey breaks down his own decision to hire a nutrition and strength coach in 2026. He talks about the difference having a coach of his own has made in his ability to prepare for his next physique goal (a photo shoot scheduled in April). He then goes on to talk about some of the nuances of trying to coach yourself vs. have the guidance of a professional. Free Coaching Strategy Session: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call Connect w/ Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com

People in this episode

Host: Joey Szolowicz

Topics covered

• coaching
• nutrition
• strength training
• self-coaching
• personal development

Keywords

• coaching
• nutrition
• strength coach
• self-coaching
• fitness goals
• personal training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aligned Strength and Nutrition, Aligned Strength and Wellness

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