Recent Essays
Between Sets
The voice column. Between Sets is where Corey shares coaching stories, encouragement, myth-busting, and the occasional light rant — never aimed at other coaches. It's the soul of the blog: why exercise shouldn't feel like punishment, why showing up matters, and why you don't have to be an athlete to get stronger.
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Why I Don't Trash Other Coaches (and You Shouldn't Either)The fitness industry loves a feud, but coach Corey Nelson refuses to play that game. In th...
Between Sets
Aug 25, 2026
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The Ted Lasso Circuit: Naming My Workouts After Shows I'm BingeingCorey Nelson has a quirk: he names his workouts after whatever show he and his wife Beth a...
Between Sets
Aug 22, 2026
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You Don't Have to Be an Athlete. You Just Have to Keep Showing Up.This is the closing essay of the Between Sets column — and maybe the whole blog. Coach Cor...
Between Sets
Aug 19, 2026
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