FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show Coach’s Spotlight: Meet Benjamin Ludwig | S2:Ep6
Aug 22, 2025
In this engaging chat, Benjamin Ludwig, the owner of Buff Body with Ben and certified strength and conditioning specialist, shares insights from over a decade of coaching a wide range of clients. He emphasizes the significance of emotional connection in training and how technology enhances client communication. Benjamin also tackles fitness myths head-on, advocating for a questioning mindset. He discusses the equilibrium between ambitious athletic goals and the necessary sacrifices, making his approach both relatable and inspiring.
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Fishing ‘Curse’ With His Wife
- Benjamin describes a running fishing curse where his wife always catches bigger fish using her great-grandmother's tackle.
- He recounts losing lures, tangling lines, and broken poles as humorous examples of the curse.
Start With Base Movements
- Make clients comfortable by starting with base movements to assess movement and build rapport.
- Progress gradually from those attainable exercises to more challenging work as confidence and mobility improve.
Client Regains Overhead Reach
- Benjamin shares success with an upper-70s client who regained the ability to reach overhead and turn off a light.
- He uses the example to show how consistent base work restores function and confidence in daily life.