Beyond The Pump

About Beyond The Pump

Welcome to "Beyond the Pump," the podcast dedicated to helping personal trainers, nutrition coaches, health coaches, and fitness enthusiasts go beyond the basics to achieve extraordinary results. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is the place for you. Join your hosts, Steve Kopshaw and Andrew Garritson, seasoned health professionals and business coaches, as we dive deep into the world of fitness, nutrition, and business growth. We'll cover everything from advanced training techniques and cutting-edge strategies to the latest industry trends and business tips to help you build a thriving career, or to simply help keep you on track. What You'll Learn: Advanced Training Techniques: Discover new ways to challenge your clients and keep your workouts fresh and effective. Nutrition Insights: Learn how to fuel the body for optimal performance and recovery with expert advice on nutrition. Business Strategies: Get insider tips on how to grow your fitness business, attract more clients, and increase your revenue. Personal Development: Find out how to stay motivated, manage stress, and continue your professional development. Guest Interviews: Hear from leading experts, successful trainers, and fitness entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, expand your knowledge, or grow your business, "Beyond the Pump" offers the tools and inspiration you need to succeed. Join our community of dedicated professionals who are committed to going beyond the pump and achieving greatness. Subscribe now and take your fitness journey to new heights with "Beyond the Pump", where strength is just the beginning.

Publisher

Andrew Garritson, Stephen Kopshaw

Category

business · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Aug 2024

Latest episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

133 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2026

   How To Choose The Right Workout Patterns - 133

   The biggest mistake in workout programming is focusing entirely on training hard while ignoring movement economy. In this episode, we break down the six core movement patterns that belong in every routine and explain how structural imbalances inevitably lead to joint degeneration. We discuss the difference between tissue tightness and permanent joint mobility limitations, analyze the ideal strength ratio between your quadriceps and hamstrings, and explain how the nervous system down-regulates your power output when it detects an unsafe position. We also look at Steve's current training matrix as he prepares for a jiu-jitsu tournament.

2. 

   5 Jun 2026

   How To Turn Cold Fitness Leads Into Clients - 132

   Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/officialhcsa/ The biggest mistake fitness coaches make is thinking they have a lead problem when they actually have a follow-up problem. In this episode, we break down why a lack of social skills is destroying your business and why expecting every lead to convert immediately will leave you broke. We reveal the true cost of a lost lead, how to calculate your client acquisition cost, and why running a break-even marketing campaign is a valid strategy if your long-term nurture sequence is dialed in. If you aren't following up, you are leaving thousands of dollars on the table.

3. 

   29 May 2026

   The Exact Formula To Close Fitness Sales - 131

   Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/officialhcsa/ The hardest part of fitness marketing is moving a prospect from interested to taking action. In part two of our AIDA marketing breakdown, we dive into the psychology of Desire and Action, explaining exactly what makes people finally ready to buy. We discuss the evolutionary drivers behind consumer behavior, why GLP-1 weight loss drugs are selling so fast, and the absolute necessity of keeping action steps incredibly simple. If a coaching offer overwhelms a prospect with 50 different lifestyle changes, the sale will fail. We reveal how to build the required trust to close the deal.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

129,070

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

97

YouTube

82

Engagement

32