Verified G2 review
“It has everything I need in one app. It’s easy to see where my clients are at, and it makes it simple to build nutrition and exercise programs for them.”
KP
Workouts and nutrition in one tool
Integrated training & nutrition
in a single coaching platform
Most coaching platforms either ship workouts and bolt on nutrition as a paid add-on, or do nutrition well and leave you to find a second tool for training. CoachingPortal does both natively - same client profile, same analytics, same plan.
What “integrated” unlocks
Integration is not a checkbox - it is what the system can do once both sides share a single client record.
One client record, both sides
Programming, meal plans, check-ins, and progress data live on the same client profile. No exporting, no copy-paste between tools.
Auto-periodization for both
RIR-based autoregulation adjusts training load while body-weight and adherence trends inform nutrition adjustments - in the same engine.
Real nutrition depth
1,000,000+ foods (FatSecret), 17,000+ recipes, barcode scanner, custom foods, and auto-generated grocery lists.
Real training depth
3,500+ exercise library, custom uploads, RPE/RIR/percentage/fixed loading, automatic deload weeks, PT Mode for in-person sessions.
Compliance scoring across both
See nutrition adherence and training completion side-by-side per client, surfaced as a weekly compliance score in the analytics dashboard.
Single weekly review
Run check-ins once per week per client and see body weight, photos, sleep, training compliance, and nutrition adherence in one screen.
How other platforms handle training + nutrition
Pricing and feature scope reflect publicly listed information on each vendor’s website as of April 2026, with Trainerize re-verified June 12, 2026. Linked sources where applicable.
| Platform | Training + Nutrition status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CoachingPortal | Both included on every plan (incl. free) | Meal builder, food database, recipe library, exercise builder, and auto-periodization all in one tool at the base price. |
| ABC Trainerize | Training included, nutrition is a $20–$45/mo add-on | Advanced Nutrition Coaching is a paid add-on on top of the base plan (publicly listed at $20–$45/month as of June 12, 2026). |
| TrueCoach | Training only - no native meal builder | Habit and macro targets exist, but no built-in meal plan builder or large food/recipe database. Most coaches pair with a second tool. |
| Everfit | Training-first, light nutrition | Strong workout builder. Nutrition tools are limited compared to a full meal-builder + recipe library setup. |
| My PT Hub | Both included, but UI is dated | Nutrition is included, but a branded mobile app is a $145/mo add-on and the Check-Ins AI workflow is sold separately. |
| PT Distinction | Both included, per-client pricing | Includes nutrition, but tiers cap by client count and overage runs $1.60–$6/client/month after free month. |
Sources: each linked vendor’s pricing or product page. Add-on names and prices are quoted directly from the vendor’s materials. We re-verify quarterly.
What you actually get
An integrated platform is only useful if both sides are deep enough to run a real coaching business. CoachingPortal ships the same training and nutrition surface area on every plan, including the free tier.
No nutrition add-on. No branded-app upcharge. No second tool to maintain.
See pricingTraining
- 3,500+ exercise library + unlimited custom uploads
- RPE, RIR, %1RM, and fixed-load programming
- Auto-periodization with automatic deload weeks
- PT Mode for in-person sessions
- Full workout history per client
Nutrition
- 1,000,000+ foods (FatSecret database)
- 17,000+ recipes with full macros
- Drag-and-drop meal builder + barcode scanner
- BMR/TDEE calculator + auto grocery lists
- Macro adherence tracking + compliance scores
What you don't pay extra for
- Branded iOS and Android app
- White-label subdomain + theme
- Per-client overage
Coaches love it
Specific feedback from working coaches.
Verified G2 review
“The biggest benefit for me is having everything in one place. Program delivery, check-ins, and messaging are all connected, so I’m no longer switching between different tools. The check-in flow is straightforward and makes it easy to review each week.”
MJ
Frequently asked
Why does “integrated” training and nutrition actually matter?+
When training and nutrition live in separate tools, you build the programming logic in one place and the macros/meal plans in another, and the client sees a fragmented experience. Integrated means the same client profile drives both: the program builder, the meal builder, the check-ins, and the analytics dashboard all read from one record. That is what lets compliance scoring, weekly reviews, and progress photos sit beside the actual training plan instead of in a separate app.
How is this different from Trainerize Advanced Nutrition Coaching?+
ABC Trainerize sells Advanced Nutrition Coaching as a separate add-on: $20/month on Grow through Pro 15 and $45/month on Pro 30 through Pro 200 as of June 12, 2026. CoachingPortal includes the meal builder, food database, recipe library, barcode scanner, and macro tracking in every plan - including the free tier. There is no nutrition upcharge.
Does TrueCoach have nutrition?+
TrueCoach has habit tracking and macro targets, but it does not include a meal plan builder, recipe library, or full food database in its standard product. Many TrueCoach coaches pair it with a separate nutrition tool (MyFitnessPal, Cronometer, or a spreadsheet). CoachingPortal’s built-in meal builder removes the need for that second tool.
What if I only coach training, not nutrition?+
You can ignore the nutrition side entirely - assign workouts only and the meal plan tab simply does not appear in the client experience. The integration is opt-in per client, not forced. The opposite is also true: nutrition-only coaches can run the platform without ever assigning an exercise program.
Where do the food and recipe numbers come from?+
The food database is powered by FatSecret with 1,000,000+ verified foods, and the recipe library currently sits at 17,000+ recipes with full macro breakdowns. Both numbers are surfaced in-product on the meal builder.
Does the auto-periodization affect nutrition prescriptions too?+
Yes. The same RIR-based autoregulation that adjusts training loads can pair with weekly nutrition adjustments based on body weight trend, adherence, and check-in data. That is the “integrated” part - the system sees both sides of the client and can react to both.
One platform. Both sides. No add-ons.
Free for up to 5 clients with everything included. Paid plans start at $19.99/month.