Coach Em Up Podcast Fitness Tribalism Exposed: Finding a Middle Ground with CLIFTON HARSKI | Ep. 92
Dec 2, 2025
Clifton Harski, a fitness educator and coach renowned for kettlebell and movement coaching, shares his insights on fitness industry tribalism. He discusses the blind spots among different training methodologies, advocating for a more unified approach. Clifton emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in training while critiquing the narrow focus of bodybuilding. They explore the benefits of diverse coaching methods and the significance of developing broader movement skills. His practical advice encourages trainers to avoid specialization and train at least three times a week for real progress.
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Early Traveling Workshops Shaped His Teaching
- Clifton Harski taught 88 workshops in 2011–2012, traveling to parks and teaching diverse crowds for eight-hour sessions.
- That hands-on exposure taught him to coach varied clients and prepared him for later certification work.
Find The Through‑Lines, Not Tool Dogma
- Clifton looks for through-lines across methods instead of obsessing over unique tools or dogma.
- He values common fundamentals (squat, hinge, etc.) and then personal interest drives tool choice.
Pick What You Actually Enjoy
- Do choose training you enjoy because adherence beats the perfect protocol.
- If you like your program, you will train consistently and get results over time.