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Canine Handler Fitness Podcast

by Liz Joyce

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You Know What To Do. So, Why Is It So Hard To Be Consistent?

October 23, 2026 · 15 min

You have goals. You have a plan. You might even have a great workout program. So why is it so hard to stick with it? You start strong. Life gets busy. Workouts get skipped. Frustration sets in. Sound familiar? Here's the good news…
Want Better Cardio? Stop Trying to Exhaust Yourself

October 15, 2026 · 20 min

Working hard on your cardio but still getting winded when you run your dog? What if getting fitter didn't actually require you to feel exhausted every time you train? In this episode, we're talking about the difference between workouts…
Five Reasons Your Workouts Aren't Getting Results

October 8, 2026 · 21 min

Are you working out but not getting stronger, faster or fitter? Maybe you're consistent but your progress has stalled. Maybe you're struggling to fit your workouts around dog training. Or maybe you're doing a LOT and wondering why you're…
Are You Building the Handler Your Dog Needs This Winter?

October 1, 2026 · 21 min

What do you want your body to be able to do next spring that it can't quite do right now? Summer is a great time to use your fitness. Run your dogs. Trial. Hike. Travel. Get outside. Have fun and let all that work you've done actually buy…
Working Out But Not Getting Better?

September 24, 2026 · 14 min

If you're working out consistently but still not getting faster, stronger or more athletic, you may not need to work harder. You may need your workouts to have clearer jobs. In this episode, I'm bringing you inside a recent coaching call…

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What If You Were Faster Than Your Agility Course Required?

September 17, 2026 · 13 min

If you’re already running as fast as you possibly can to make a handling position, what happens when you suddenly need another gear? In this episode, we’re talking about speed reserve, physical capacity, and why getting faster isn’t about…
How to Peak for Your Big Event

September 10, 2026 · 28 min

Your big event is getting closer and you're realizing you probably should have started preparing your body sooner. Did you leave it too late? If you've still got a couple of months, you have more time than you think. But what you do with…
What’s Your Weak Link on Course?

September 3, 2026 · 24 min

You know where you need to be on course. So why does your body sometimes make it so damn hard to get there? “Getting fitter” isn't a very useful goal if you don't know what's actually holding you back. In this episode, I'm putting on my…
Are You Actually Warming Up Your Team? with Laurren Bastian

August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

You warm up your dog before you run, but are you actually preparing BOTH athletes on your team for what's about to happen? And does a quick walk around really count as a warm-up? This week I'm joined by canine fitness expert Laurren…
Why You Can't Make Yourself Work Out

August 20, 2026 · 14 min

You WANT to work out. You know you'll probably feel better afterward. So why can it still feel almost impossible to make yourself do it? You might be calling it a motivation problem when the real problem started hours before your…
Your Gut Might Be Training Your Cravings

August 14, 2026 · 14 min

What if eating healthier wasn't about giving things up, but about discovering foods you'll love for the rest of your life? Most nutrition advice tells us what to stop eating. I think there's a better question. "What could I add?" In…
The New Rules of Aging

August 6, 2026 · 13 min

What if getting older didn't mean becoming slower, weaker, or less capable? In this episode, I'm sharing why I believe we've accepted far too many stories about aging that simply aren't true. We'll talk about what the science actually…

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About the show

Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance. Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance. We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps. Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.