Coach Em Up Podcast

Tim Riley

Coach Em Up Podcast is here! Hosted by renowned coaches Tim Riley and Zack Zillner, Coach Em Up traverses all things training, performance, gains, and growth. Guests include your favorite coaches, current and former pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Everyone can learn something from someone else- and we wanna learn from the best.

  1. Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117

    1d ago

    Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117

    Check out Josh on socials! @gillamfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool. On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates. They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background 00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention 00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths 00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad 00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies 00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need 00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes 00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance 00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science 01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content 01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow 01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition 01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine 01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti 01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition 01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #GillumFitness #SportsNutrition #CreatineScience #AthleteNutrition #ElectrolyteMyths #PerformanceNutrition #CarbsForAthletes #ConcussionRecovery #Podcast

    1h 43m
  2. Is Male Pattern Baldness A Precursor To Good Coaching? | ZACK ZILLNER Q&A | Ep. 116

    May 19

    Is Male Pattern Baldness A Precursor To Good Coaching? | ZACK ZILLNER Q&A | Ep. 116

    Check out Zack and Tim on socials! @zack_zillner ⁨@timrileytraining⁩ Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley and Zack Zillner are back together for a loaded Q&A episode covering creatine, in-season sprint programming, isolation movements, entrepreneurship, and why a hack squat might be the most underrated tool in your gym. Tim also announces his new Austin gym opening June 8th, equipped with a custom Coach Em Up podcast studio! Zack survived his first year in Miami and a full colada on day one. Tim and Zack go deep on what it actually takes to build athletes, run a business, and not burn out doing both. Topics include how to balance what clients want vs. what they need and the origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast itself. They also give a full breakdown of the Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 in Austin — live show, free BBQ, and a stacked speaker lineup at the C4 Performance Center. Plus: fitness grifters get called out, training music gets debated, and both coaches share the life advice that actually changed their careers. It's all here. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - Zack Zillner Returns 00:02:37 - New Gym Opening & Podcast Studio Announcement 00:07:38 - Zack's First Year in Miami & the Colada Story 00:14:10 - Why Athletes Should Take Creatine 00:17:11 - Build-A-Mutant: Best Qualities from Past Guests 00:23:32 - Organizing Training: Strengths vs. Weaknesses 00:26:16 - Isolation Movements & the Hack Squat 00:31:38 - Giving Clients What They Want vs. What They Need 00:37:19 - Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 Details 00:41:05 - Five Essential Pieces of Gym Equipment 00:44:04 - Origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast 00:57:11 - S&C Programming for Young Coaches 01:02:04 - Entrepreneurship, Sobriety & Life-Changing Advice 01:14:10 - In-Season Sprint Volume & Maturing as a Coach 01:18:50 - Fitness Grifters & Training Music Debate 01:31:21 - Shin Splints, Achilles Recovery & the 6-Day Split 01:49:01 - Career Advice: When to Look for a New Job #CoachEmUp #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #SportsPodcast #Creatine #GymLife #SNCCoach #Podcast #TrainEmUp #FitnessCoach

    1h 52m
  3. Soccer Training & Collegiate S&C | Q&A with MALORIE HENDERLONG | Ep. 115

    May 12

    Soccer Training & Collegiate S&C | Q&A with MALORIE HENDERLONG | Ep. 115

    Check out Malorie on socials! @malorie_henderlong Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Auburn Women's Soccer S&C Coach Malorie Henderlong joins Tim Riley to break down her entry into the profession, the grind of collegiate strength and conditioning, and the technical side of training field sport athletes. Topics include MAS-based conditioning, GPS data optimization, soccer's fear of the weight room, how she started her own remote coaching business, and her prototypical route to landing an SEC coaching job. She discusses why soccer has historically been scared of the weight room, how she structures training around squat, hinge, push, and pull for undertrained field athletes, and why she prefers the Bronco test and Maximum Aerobic Speed over traditional conditioning benchmarks. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:18 - Speaking at the CSCCA Conference 00:04:31 - Authenticity in Content Creation & Social Media 00:06:24 - Getting a Job by Yelling from the Sidelines 00:08:55 - Coaching Acrobatics & Tumbling 00:10:43 - Youth Sports, Competitive Cheer & Parenting 00:13:58 - Austin FC, NC State & the Move to Auburn 00:19:01 - The Power of Mentorship 00:23:35 - The Grind in Collegiate S&C 00:32:38 - Why Soccer Fears the Weight Room 00:42:36 - Starting Higher Power Sports Performance 00:49:50 - Conditioning, MAS & the Bronco Test 00:57:12 - GPS Data, Player Load & Numbers 01:01:45 - Olympic Lifting & Training Goalkeepers 01:05:50 - Why Coaches Shouldn't Play Pickup Sports 01:23:40 - How to Get Hired in Collegiate S&C 01:31:02 - Rant & Rave 01:37:34 - Overrated vs. Underrated 01:41:50 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #SoccerTraining #CollegiateStrengthCoach #MalorieHenderlong #AuburnSoccer #GPSData #SportPerformance #HigherPowerSportsPerformance #Podcast

    1h 44m
  4. Natty Status, Endurance Training, & Unorthodox Lifts | ALEC BLENIS Q&A | Ep. 114

    May 5

    Natty Status, Endurance Training, & Unorthodox Lifts | ALEC BLENIS Q&A | Ep. 114

    Check out Alec on socials! @alecblenis Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com On Today's episode of the Coach Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley links up with Alec Blenis — now a full-time Texas resident — for a duel Q&A you won't want to miss! Alec breaks down his mission to run a sub-2:30 marathon while gaining lean muscle — naturally — and why he's spending over five figures on drug testing to prove it's possible. Tim pulls back the curtain on TRT, sobriety, and what it actually means to shift you coaching philosophy. We also roast optimization culture, talk running form, weird lifts, and set some very public training goals for each other. There are two types of people on this planet: subscribers and non-subscribers. Don't be the latter. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Alec's move to Austin 00:07:04 - Biohacking, Sleep & Cat Parasites 00:12:18 - Sub-2:30 Marathon Goal 00:20:19 - Kangaroo Achilles vs. Gorilla Shoulders 00:23:23 - Balancing Lifting and Running 00:31:01 - The Truth About TRT 00:41:48 - The Problem With Optimization Culture 00:49:59 - Coaching philosophy shifts 00:54:48 - Running Form & Technical Models 01:01:00 - Sobriety & Obsession 01:14:04 - Three Simple Rules for Success 01:19:34 - Tim's Apex Prep & Mutual Goals 01:34:10 - Alec's Unorthodox Lifts 01:47:08 - Sponsor Shoutouts #CoachEmUpPodcast #MarathonTraining #TRTandFitness #SobrietyAndAthletics #StrengthAndEndurance #OptimizationCulture #NaturalAthletes #RunningCoach #FitnessPodcast #ApexCompetition

    1h 50m
  5. How To Unf*ck Your Diet with FINLEY FUNSTEN | Ep. 113

    Apr 28

    How To Unf*ck Your Diet with FINLEY FUNSTEN | Ep. 113

    Check out Finley on socials! @unfuckyourdiet Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Finley Funston drops in and we are not holding back. Finley is a nutritionist, co-owner of Madabolic Charlotte, and one of the sharpest voices cutting through the noise in the nutrition space. We dig into why dieting culture is broken, why extremes sell, and why most of what you see on social media about food is flat-out wrong. We talk seed oils, aspartame, orthorexia, metabolism myths, menopausal nutrition, under-eating while injured, processed foods, and why your Diet Coke is not going to kill you. Finley also breaks down her actual approach with clients — maintenance phases, conservative deficits, and how she gets people to stop treating food like the enemy. This one is real, funny, and genuinely useful. If you eat food, this episode is for you. Gummy bear reviews from hell: https://slightlyviral.com/beware-sugarless-gummy-bears-on-amazon-com 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:17 - Finley's Background 00:06:50 - Nutritional Awakening & Paleo Mistakes 00:10:46 - Extremes in Nutrition & Marketability 00:12:12 - Toxic Culture in the Nutrition Space 00:13:36 - Dogma and Information Overload 00:16:04 - The Grift & Preying on Lived Experience 00:19:07 - Seed Oils and Inflammation Myths 00:23:19 - Context and Overall Dietary Pattern 00:26:20 - Sobriety, Gut Health & Disordered Eating 00:29:22 - Is Orthorexia Real? 00:31:11 - Processed Foods & Chemical Fear 00:33:40 - Moderation and Enjoying Food 00:34:40 - Diet Coke, Aspartame & Cancer Myths 00:37:56 - Why Restrictive Diets Fail 00:39:06 - Helping Clients Build Sustainable Diets 00:42:46 - Cadbury Eggs, Gummy Bears & Sugar Free Chaos 00:47:41 - The Metabolism Slowing Myth 00:51:03 - Tim's Rant on Insecure People 00:55:09 - Nutrition for Menopausal Women 00:59:02 - Intimidation Factor of Strength Training 01:01:10 - Pharmacological Thinness 01:04:41 - Under-Eating While Injured 01:10:40 - Nutrition and Psychological Comfort 01:11:25 - The Value of a Maintenance Phase 01:15:13 - Conservative Deficits & Adherence 01:19:11 - Are We Doomed to Be Irrational? 01:22:09 - 3 Tips for Everyday Fitness Enthusiasts 01:24:49 - CGMs and Creatine 01:29:08 - Tattoo Artist Career 01:29:49 - Intermittent Fasting 01:34:10 - What Cardio Should You Actually Do? #NutritionMyths #CoachEmUp #FinleyFunston #DietCulture #FitnessNutrition #SeedOils #MetabolismMyths #SustainableDiet #WomensHealth #UnfuckYourDiet

    1h 38m
  6. The Secret To Successful Hybrid Training with ALYSSA OLENICK | Ep. 112

    Apr 21

    The Secret To Successful Hybrid Training with ALYSSA OLENICK | Ep. 112

    Check out Alyssa on socials! @doclyssfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Dr. Alyssa Olenick drops into the Coach 'Em Up Podcast and delivers one of the most practical, no-fluff breakdowns of hybrid training you'll hear. She's got a PhD in exercise physiology, she's run ultramarathons, competed in CrossFit, and she's built a thriving online coaching business — and she's here to tell you exactly where hybrid athletes go wrong and how to fix it. We're talking carb phobia, program hopping, recovery gaps, zone 2 cardio, power training, bone density, and why hard training is just... hard — no matter who you are. Dr. Olenick also gets real about burning out during her PhD, building Doclyss Fitness from passion (not profit), and why eating more carbs might be the single best thing you do for your performance. If you're a hybrid athlete, a coach, or just someone trying to figure out how to balance lifting and cardio without destroying yourself — this episode is required listening. Subscribe to the channel! It's completely free and it would make Tim's day. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:17 - Dr. Olenick's background & expertise 00:04:20 - The dark side of pursuing a PhD 00:05:41 - The Queen of Hybrid Training 00:06:49 - Biggest mistakes in hybrid training 00:11:10 - Quality vs. quantity in lifting 00:16:37 - Recovery, carbs & electrolyte essentials 00:25:09 - Breaking down carb phobia 00:30:37 - High carb vs. low carb for athletes 00:35:16 - Nutrition, hormones & bone density 00:37:18 - Workload, fatigue & program commitment 00:41:51 - Hard training is hard 00:46:16 - Stimulus training & philosophy shifts 00:48:31 - New ACSM fitness guidelines breakdown 01:00:34 - Power training & bone density 01:05:52 - How to start sprinting safely 01:10:13 - Building confidence through action 01:13:17 - How Doclyss Fitness started 01:18:49 - Entrepreneurship vs. serving your clients 01:37:33 - Top 3 tips for hybrid athletes 01:39:44 - Hyrox & ultramarathons 01:42:26 - Alternative Career paths 01:43:51 - Do more cardio! #HybridTraining #CoachEmUp #DoclyssFitness #ExercisePhysiology #HybridAthlete #CarbsForPerformance #StrengthAndCardio #Hyrox #UltraMarathon #FitnessCoach

    1h 47m
  7. ERIC HINMAN Q&A on Endurance Training & Structuring Your Life For Success | Ep. 111

    Apr 14

    ERIC HINMAN Q&A on Endurance Training & Structuring Your Life For Success | Ep. 111

    Check out Eric on socials! @ehinman @erichinman And be on the look out for the World's Toughest Mile Event, happening this Saturday in Austin! Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with Eric Hinman — entrepreneur, endurance athlete, brand builder, and community connector — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations we've had on the pod. From growing up hooping in upstate New York to completing Iron Man Lake Placid, Eric's story is proof that the process IS the point. We get into Zone 2 training, why slowing down makes you faster, how to delegate your way to freedom, what actually makes a brand stick, and why your environment might be the most underrated variable in your success. Plus — the World's Toughest Mile. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Stick around for an ELITE audience Q&A as well! Are you subscribed to the channel? We still love you if you aren't, but we'd love you more if you clicked the little button, if you catch our drift. SUBSCRIBE!! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:09 - Austin as a Hub & Community Building 00:04:09 - Eric's Background 00:07:55 - CrossFit, Triathlons & Endurance Training 00:12:50 - Iron Man Lake Placid & Zone 2 Training 00:15:14 - Relentless Consistency & The Process 00:18:56 - Type A Personalities & Pragmatic Goals 00:20:43 - The Importance of Environment 00:26:44 - Authentic Networking & Providing Value 00:30:14 - Training Seriously vs. Socially 00:33:01 - Structure, Time Blocking & Boundaries 00:36:50 - Delegation, Automation & Elimination 00:38:09 - Defining Your Brand 00:41:16 - Building the Brand of Eric Hinman 00:44:16 - Qualities of Great Brands 00:45:12 - Curating Experiences & Apex Games 00:47:44 - The World's Toughest Mile 00:51:51 - Building a Team & Founders Only Event 00:57:44 - What Is Founders Only? 01:01:59 - Founders Only Takeaways & Execution 01:18:47 - RHO Nutrition Supplements 01:21:35 - Living His Lifestyle 01:23:30 - Three Things 01:25:30 - Rant & Rave 01:28:28 - Alternative Career Options 01:36:57 - Business Tips & Big Picture #entrepreneurship #IronMan #FitnessMotivation #Branding #Zone2Training #FoundersOnly #EnduranceAthlete #BusinessTips #CommunityBuilding #Performance

    1h 40m
  8. Performance Nutrition, Carb Timing, Gut Health & More with DR EMILY DOW | Ep 110

    Apr 7

    Performance Nutrition, Carb Timing, Gut Health & More with DR EMILY DOW | Ep 110

    Check out Emily on instagram! @dremilydow Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Emily Dow joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to break down everything you thought you knew about carbohydrates, performance nutrition, and fueling your body the right way. This episode is packed with actionable advice for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to level up their nutrition game. Carbs are performance-enhancing. Full stop. Emily explains why carbohydrate timing, loading strategies, and the right macro balance matter more than the latest social media trend telling you to cut carbs. They dig into glycogen storage, pre- and post-workout nutrition, fructose vs. glucose absorption, gut health, fiber intake, and why under-eating is quietly wrecking more athletes than overeating ever could. They also get real about the mental and emotional side of food — how under-fueled female athletes are afraid of carbs, how food addiction is a real thing, and how peptides may play a role in breaking those cycles. Emily gives out actionable tips to clean up your food choices, hot takes on the nutrition misinformation landscape, and a reminder to stop bouncing between approaches and just commit. Are you subscribed? Even if you think you are, you may not be. And you know what happens to non-subscribers... 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Emily Dow & Her Credentials 00:04:36 - Carbs as Performance Enhancers 00:05:39 - Carb Intake: Amounts, Types & Timing 00:11:51 - Carb Loading & Glycogen Storage 00:18:45 - Carb Loading Deep Dive 00:22:18 - Pre-Workout Carbs & Glycogen Preservation 00:27:51 - Fructose, Glucose & Post-Workout Carbs 00:32:18 - Protein Overconsumption & Carbs for Women 00:40:41 - Under-Eating & Metabolism Adaptation 00:47:48 - Strategies to Increase Calories & Fiber 00:59:31 - Peptides & Overcoming Food Addiction 01:11:02 - Gut Health & Intestinal Issues 01:24:01 - Audience Q&A 01:40:27 - Social Media Growth 01:46:51 - Three Things to Improve Food Choices 01:50:11 - Nutrition Misinformation 01:55:17 - Alternate Career Paths 01:58:51 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Nutrition 02:01:23 - Unsolicited Advice: Just Focus on One Thing #SportsNutrition #CarbLoading #PerformanceNutrition #RegisteredDietitian #CoachEmUp #AthleteNutrition #GutHealth #FitnessPodcast #NutritionScience #MacroNutrients

    2h 5m
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Coach Em Up Podcast is here! Hosted by renowned coaches Tim Riley and Zack Zillner, Coach Em Up traverses all things training, performance, gains, and growth. Guests include your favorite coaches, current and former pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Everyone can learn something from someone else- and we wanna learn from the best.

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  • Creator
    Tim Riley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tim Riley
  • Show Website
    Coach Em Up Podcast

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