Stephanie Frykberg is a Reno-based personal trainer, nutrition coach, and IFBB Pro who coaches clients ranging from beginners to Hyrox athletes and bodybuilders. Her approach centers on individualized programming, sustainable habits, and making fitness support real life instead of taking it over.
What makes her coaching stand out
Stephanie’s biggest message is that there is no one-size-fits-all method. She emphasizes meeting people where they are, building plans around their goals and lifestyle, and helping them stay consistent long enough to actually see progress. That perspective came through clearly when she talked about how the best program is not always the most aggressive one, but the one a client can truly follow.
She also brings a strong competitor’s perspective to the coaching side. Having competed for about nine years and gone pro a couple of years ago, she understands what it takes to prepare for the stage, but she is equally energized by helping someone else step into that experience for the first time.
“My coaching philosophy is pretty simple. There isn't one approach that works for everyone.”
Key Takeaways
A major theme in the episode is confidence. Stephanie said her favorite coaching moments are when clients realize they are capable of more than they believed, and she described how meaningful it was to watch a first-time competitor gain confidence on stage after months of preparation. That story captures how she sees coaching as more than training and macros; for her, it is about helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in every area of life.
“Fitness should support their life, like not take it over.”
Another big takeaway is how she handles resistance and accountability. Instead of reacting with frustration, she starts with curiosity, looks for the real reason behind the hesitation, and adjusts the plan if needed. She also noted that not every client arrives with the same level of readiness, so part of coaching is finding the middle ground and educating people on the basics that affect progress, including nutrition, sleep, hydration, stress, and lifestyle.
“Knowledge is power. Never stop learning. But don't forget that coaching is about people first.”
Get in Touch with Stephanie Frykberg
IFBB Pro and Reno-based coach Stephanie Frykberg blends strength, physique, Hyrox, and nutrition coaching with a practical, people-first philosophy that helps clients build sustainable habits and confidence.
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Website: https://frykinfitness.com
