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.
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.
Ever wonder why some handlers seem to sprint through the course effortlessly while others run out of steam halfway?
In this episode, we’re diving into Zone 2 cardio—the unsung hero of speed, stamina, and recovery for dog sports.
You’ll learn why running faster isn’t just about sprinting and how endurance in higher heart rate zones can help you recover quicker, sustain energy, and feel strong for every round.
I’ll also give you actionable ways to check if you’re in Zone 2 and how to build it into your training without overdoing it.
What You’ll Learn:
What Zone 2 cardio is and why it matters for agility.
How improved endurance helps you recover between runs.
How to check your heart rate without a complicated gadget.
Why consistency beats intensity for long-term performance.
If you want all the tools to build agility-specific endurance and speed, check out the All Access Pass—workouts, recovery strategies, and handler-focused training all in one place.