{"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":"Too Hot to Train? Let's Talk About It","slug":"too-hot-to-train-let-s-talk-about-it","published_at":"2026-06-18T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/too-hot-to-train-let-s-talk-about-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2899324","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2899324/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2026_06_09_01_30_07_04d5c796-f789-4299-b01e-60fd7eba69f5.mp3","summary":"Summer arrives and suddenly the workouts that felt easy in the spring feel harder. Your heart rate is higher, your energy is lower, and between trials, travel, and hot weather, staying consistent can feel impossible. The good news? You're probably not losing fitness as quickly as you think. In this episode, we're talking about what heat actually does to performance, why your workouts feel harder this time of year, and how to adjust your expectations without abandoning your fitness altogether. We'll also dive into one of the most overlooked performance tools available to handlers: hydration. From water intake and hydration habits to the surprising role food plays in keeping you hydrated, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help you feel and perform better through the hottest months of the year. Because summer fitness doesn't have to look like spring fitness to be successful. In this episode: Why workouts feel harder in the heat What dehydration does to energy, recovery, and performance Simple hydration habits that actually work Hydrating foods that can support your water intake Why maintaining fitness may be a better goal than chasing progress this summer How to adapt your workouts without losing momentum The goal isn't to train perfectly all summer. The goal is to keep moving forward. 🐾 Ready to build strength, mobility, and confidence as a handler? Join us inside Canine Handler Fitness and discover programs designed specifically for dog sport handlers.","meta_description":"Summer arrives and suddenly the workouts that felt easy in the spring feel harder. Your heart rate is higher, your energy is lower, and between trials, tr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/too-hot-to-train-let-s-talk-about-it/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/too-hot-to-train-let-s-talk-about-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}