Coach Josh Waltz-Strength, Empathy, and the Heart of Coaching

In this episode, I sit down with coach Josh Waltz from Takeover Athletics in Virginia to talk about his journey into fitness, the mentors who shaped him, and the coaching philosophy that guides him today. We dig into how he works with athletes of all ages, and why empathy is one of his strongest tools as a coach.

This conversation is especially meaningful to me because Josh was my coach during one of the toughest seasons of my life. His consistency, belief, and steady presence made a lasting impact on my journey.

We also talk about what makes the Fitness community special, Josh’s long‑term vision, and of course a few fun rapid‑fire questions to wrap things up.

(Follow Josh on Instagram @coachjwaltz)