{"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":"Handler-Specific Core: What Most Programs Miss","slug":"handler-specific-core-what-most-programs-miss","published_at":"2025-12-18T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/handler-specific-core-what-most-programs-miss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2406287","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2406287/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2025_12_22_21_58_55_0d3c01e7-e477-4ea1-9b80-f1acc832c12d.mp3","summary":"Most runners — even experienced ones — are doing core work that doesn’t actually translate to better running. In this episode, Liz breaks down what your core really needs to do when you run , why traditional core exercises like planks and crunches often fall short, and how to train your core in a way that directly improves running efficiency, stability, and agility performance. You’ll learn why core work belongs in your warm-up , how pre-engaging the right muscles improves movement quality, and what’s missing from many popular core programs — especially for dog agility handlers and active athletes who train on their feet, not on the floor. Liz shares a clear, practical checklist for running-specific core function , then walks you through five core exercises — including standing, rotational, and single-leg options — that better reflect how your body actually moves when you run. This episode is ideal for: Runners who want to feel smoother and more powerful Agility handlers looking to improve speed, control, and endurance Anyone tired of doing “core work” without seeing real carryover In this episode, you’ll learn: Why core training in warm-ups improves performance and reduces compensation What “pre-engaging” muscles actually means (and what it doesn’t) How your core functions during running: bracing, anti-extension, rotation control, and force transfer Why seated and floor-based core work alone isn’t enough Five practical, running-specific core exercises you can start using right away This episode cuts through fitness noise and gives you a smarter, more sport-specific way to train your core — so your running feels more connected, efficient, and resilient. If you don’t want to piece this together on your own, I’ve built all of this into my All Access Pass . Start a free t…","meta_description":"Most runners — even experienced ones — are doing core work that doesn’t actually translate to better running. In this episode, Liz breaks down what your c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":877,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/handler-specific-core-what-most-programs-miss/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/handler-specific-core-what-most-programs-miss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}