Verified coach
“You were the only application who offered automatic periodisation for both nutrition and training which is exactly what I was looking for.”
AJ
Anthony J.
Online Strength Coach · Fit For the Pit
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
1,500+ exercise videos, 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. 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 $45/mo add-on | Smart Meal Planner is a paid add-on on top of the base plan (publicly listed at $45/month as of April 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
- 1,500+ exercise videos + 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 coach
“The auto periodisation is A+. My clients are progressing better than ever and I save hours each week on programming.”
MS
Mark S.
Nutrition and Strength Coach
Verified coach
“Full featured meal plan builder with a huge food database. My clients love the recipes and barcode scanner.”
JK
Julia K.
Nutrition Coach
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 with the Smart Meal Planner add-on?+
ABC Trainerize sells nutrition through a separate Smart Meal Planner add-on (publicly listed at $45/month on top of the base plan as of April 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.