195 - The 4 Biggest Shifts in Fitness Coaching in 2026
In this powerhouse episode, Coach JVB — President of STRONG Fitness Magazine and mentor to hundreds of online trainers — breaks down the four disruptive shifts that will redefine the coaching industry in 2026.This isn’t a prediction.It’s a warning.AI is accelerating.Client expectations are evolving.Health data is becoming mainstream.And the coaches who adapt will dominate — while everyone else gets left behind.Whether you’re a new trainer or a seasoned coach, this episode gives you the roadmap to stay competitive, innovative, and in demand. What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why AI will force coaches to operate at light speedNot “AI for ideas.”Not “Ion think.”Learn why custom GPTs, client-access AI systems, and automation will expose weak offers… and massively amplify strong coaching frameworks.2. Why the future coach must collaborate with health practitionersClients want precision, not guesswork.You’ll learn why understanding labs, hormones, GLP-1s, recovery, and medications is becoming essential — and how coaches can ethically partner within a health team.3. How DNA-driven coaching will revolutionize personalizationThis is the next massive evolution in program design.Discover how genetics will shape training, recovery, nutrition, and longevity — and why coaches who can interpret this data will become industry leaders.4. How to stand out in the noisiest content era in historyThe algorithm is more crowded than ever.The solution is not “more content” — it’s one clear niche, one problem, and one traffic source.Learn the strategy that will make you the go-to authority in your space. Why This Episode Matters2026 will reward coaches who innovate — not imitate.The industry is no longer about who posts the most.It’s about who delivers the deepest results, the smartest systems, and the most precise support.This episode shows you exactly where the industry is moving…and how to get ahead of it now instead of trying to catch up later. If you want to stay ahead of the coaching industry, here's my top 6 Podcast episodes -- CLICK HEREReady to launch and grow your Online Coaching Business -- CLICK HEREBody Transformation Application - CLICK HEREFollow Coach JVB on IG - @Coach_JVB Connect with Jenny (Coach JVB)Instagram: @coach_jvbWORK WITH ME - https://strongjvb.typeform.com/to/aqFEZtP1Website: coachjvb.comSubscribe to STRONG Fitness Mag - Use Code STRONGGIRLS3 - https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazine
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194 - You don’t need your husband to understand your fitness goals — you need him to respect them.
Most women don’t lose momentum because of their partner — they lose it because they start negotiating their goals to make everyone else comfortable.In this episode, Coach JVB gets real about what it actually looks like to earn support and respect inside your relationship without turning your goals into a fight.You’ll hear her share a personal story about her husband Vince — how they both run a business in fitness, and how she learned to protect her morning discipline (training + walk) as a non-negotiable anchor for focus and clarity.And how that small boundary eventually turned into a shared ritual that strengthened both their relationship and their results.This is for the woman who’s building her body, her business, and her life — and refuses to shrink her standards just to keep the peace.In This Episode:Why your partner doesn’t need to understand your goals — just respect themHow consistency builds respect faster than conversationThe exact mindset shift that turned conflict into connection in JVB’s marriageThe difference between asking for buy-in and building proofPractical ways to protect your non-negotiables without guilt or friction Connect with Jenny (Coach JVB)Instagram: @coach_jvbWORK WITH ME - https://strongjvb.typeform.com/to/aqFEZtP1Website: coachjvb.comSubscribe to STRONG Fitness Mag - Use Code STRONGGIRLS3 - https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazine
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193 - Before You Consider Hormones in Perimenopause - Fix These First
If you’re in your 40s and feeling “off” — low energy, disrupted sleep, mood swings, or weight changes — your first thought might be“Do I need hormones?” But before you jump into HRT or bio-identicals, there’s groundwork to be done. In this episode, Coach JVB breaks down what every woman should do before considering hormones in perimenopause — so your body is primed to respond when (and if) you decide it’s time. You’ll learn:The 4 lifestyle foundations that regulate your hormones naturallyHow to train in your 40s for metabolic and nervous-system balanceThe nutrition tweaks that stabilize energy, mood, and blood sugarThe must-have bloodwork markers to test before hormone therapyWhen it actually makes sense to explore HRT — and when it doesn’t This episode is a practical roadmap for women who want to feel powerful, focused, and in control during perimenopause — without chasing quick fixes. Connect with Jenny (Coach JVB)Instagram: @coach_jvbWORK WITH ME - https://strongjvb.typeform.com/to/aqFEZtP1Website: coachjvb.comSubscribe to STRONG Fitness Mag - Use Code STRONGGIRLS3 - https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazine
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192 - Hybrid Training, Hormones, and Health Scares — My Real 40+ Update
Jenny shares her own health journey through her 40s — balancing business, family, and fitness — and what she discovered when her energy, recovery, and stress didn’t match her effort. From diving deep into DNA and bloodwork to shifting her training and fueling strategy, Jenny reveals how hybrid training, hormone awareness, and smarter recovery changed everything. She also gets personal about a recent health scare (melanoma in situ) that became a wake-up call to prioritize longevity, not just aesthetics.If you’re a high-performing woman who trains hard, eats clean, and still feels like something’s missing — this episode will hit home.Because optimization at 40 isn’t optional… it’s strategy. Connect with Jenny (Coach JVB)Instagram:@coach_jvbWORK WITH ME - https://strongjvb.typeform.com/to/aqFEZtP1Website:coachjvb.comSubscribe to STRONG Fitness Mag - Use Code STRONGGIRLS3 - https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazine
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191 - From Gym Floor to $10K Months: How Julie Hodge Built 27 Online Clients in 4 Months
In this episode Coach JVB sits down with StrongFormula student Julie, who joined the program in June 2025 and in just four months has completely transformed her coaching business.Julie went from working long hours on the gym floor to building a thriving online coaching business with 27 clients and hitting her first $10K month — all without sacrificing her freedom or sanity. Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:What her business and life looked like before joining StrongFormulaHow she used the StrongFormula framework to build her signature “ReFrame” programThe 9-word email that signed her first 10 clients instantlyHow she set up her one-pager offer, assets, and systems to scale fastThe biggest mindset shifts that helped her move from trainer to CEOWhat her business looks like now — and what’s next on her journey Whether you’re a coach still trading hours for dollars or dreaming of building your own online program, this episode is proof that the StrongFormula system works — when you commit, implement, and believe in your vision. Connect with Jenny (Coach JVB)Instagram:@coach_jvbWORK WITH ME - https://strongjvb.typeform.com/to/aqFEZtP1Website:coachjvb.comSubscribe to STRONG Fitness Mag - Use Code STRONGGIRLS3 - https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazine
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Learn and be your best and strongest self with Elite Body Transformation Coach and President of STRONG Fitness Magazine Jennifer Van Barneveld-Pe (aka Coach JVB). Each week Jenny will give you an inspirational guest, a story or a “pep-talk” of how to build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger relationships. Since becoming a personal trainer almost twenty years ago, Jenny has overcome an eating disorder, job loss, financial desperation, entrepreneurial growing pains and multiple miscarriages. Experiences that have profoundly shaped her and her path to success. Before confidently settling into her role as a sought-after business leader/mom of two, Jenny found her strength through struggle. In the process, she’s inspired countless women to do the same this led Jenny to develop her unparalleled Team Strong Girls online coaching programs a decade ago. She has since helped thousands of women across the world find their STRONG and be the very best versions of themselves never looking back. Tune in for inspiration, motivation and some nerdy fitness talk so you can get out of a funk and be the strong and confident woman you are. Oh and please make sure you to share the episode that speaks to you and leave us a review!