{"podcast":{"title":"Canine Handler Fitness Podcast","slug":"canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","podcast_index_feed_id":7631054,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/podcast_cover_20260616_110659_a8dab7ea1f15a18ad93b53ee02ad3334.png","author":"Liz Joyce","episode_count":57,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T02:19:48.411341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054"},"episode":{"title":"A Smarter Handler Fitness Playbook for 2026","slug":"a-smarter-handler-fitness-playbook-for-2026","published_at":"2026-01-02T18:51:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/a-smarter-handler-fitness-playbook-for-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2425541","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2425541/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2026_01_02_18_51_32_b4a38709-92ba-497d-99e1-d5754d5505bb.mp3","summary":"As we head into a new year, a lot of handlers start thinking about how to improve — speed, endurance, confidence, clarity on course. In this episode, Liz shares a short list of high-ROI focus areas that help handlers move better, react faster, and feel more confident on course — without spending endless hours in the gym or grinding through workouts that don’t transfer. This isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right few things . Think of this as a behind-the-scenes checklist: the pieces that quietly make handling smoother, cleaner, and more fun — while protecting your body for the long haul. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why the first 4–6 weeks of fitness gains are about neuromuscular adaptation , not muscle — and why that’s good news How to stop training randomly and start building workouts that actually transfer to handling What “real” core strength looks like for handlers (hint: it’s not crunches) Why mobility matters — but only in the places that count How training deceleration and force absorption protects your body and improves confidence The mindset shift that helps you train like the teammate your dog already believes you are 💡 Why This Matters When your fitness supports your handling: You move more efficiently Your cues get clearer You fatigue later in runs You spend less time fixing problems and more time enjoying your dog The goal isn’t perfection. It’s transferable strength, better movement, and more fun together . If you’re ready to train smarter — not harder — and want to know where to start, take our quick course finder quiz. You also get a free trial AND private 1-1 with Liz. 👉🏼 CLICK HERE: Find your best starting point from 50+ dog-sport-specific courses Whether you’re brand new, coming back after a break, or ready to level up, this…","meta_description":"As we head into a new year, a lot of handlers start thinking about how to improve — speed, endurance, confidence, clarity on course. In this episode, Liz…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/a-smarter-handler-fitness-playbook-for-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/a-smarter-handler-fitness-playbook-for-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}