Instagram has blown up fitness, but is it all positive? Does it paint a good enough picture of being strong, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? Zanna Van Dijk is the perfect person to talk about this with, a fitness blogger and instagram celeb who co-runs the Girl Gains movement. Zanna and I discuss where and how Instagram is playing a role in young people finding fitness information, what messages need to get out there, where to start if you are just getting into fitness, the ar...
Dec 29, 2016•34 min
Danny Lennon, aka Sigma Nutrition, joins me on the show to discuss what does evidence based nutrition actually mean? And where does this start and stop with being our guiding star in everything nutrition and training related? What are the biggest things he has learnt in his practice as a nutritionist over the years, and what are the biggest things he has learnt off his guests on his successful podcast? Where does he see the future for nutrition application with advances in technology? Does he fe...
Dec 22, 2016•45 min
Mike Israetel is one clever dude, and an experienced athlete, and in this episode you get the pleasure of learning from him. Mike, a professor at Temple University in Physiology, is well versed in training science, so in this episode we delve in to the application of MRV, aka maximum recoverable volume and maximising your ability as an athlete in and out of the gym. We cover the minds role in recovery and maximising human performance, and other recovery practices Mike values highly. Another Awes...
Dec 15, 2016•46 min
Sheli McCoy is back on the show talking diet and training concepts in crossfit. I raise more questions on what is nutrition in the crossfit world and how has it evolved, how is crossfit evolving to change its approach to training, what actually is crossfit in terms of its competition testing, why do a kipping pull up and other speed variations of exercises, what is the future of crossfit, and more. Oh - and we talk about altitude training, mainly because sheli was sat in an altitude training cen...
Dec 08, 2016•40 min
Sheli McCoy is a crossfit athlete with a powerful story, a story that not many know. Crossfit has got plenty of negative press over the years, but let's explore why, and how, and what it is doing to change that. Why is crossfit one of the most empowering disciplines you can do, and is changing things for a huge amount of people? Let's delve into the world of crossfit, part 1 podcast with Sheli McCoy. Her social links, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsheli / Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Dec 07, 2016•34 min
In this episode we get very honest with ourselves and our situations, the daily things we deal with as people that could hold us back, but shouldn't if we choose to be honest about the why and be clear with a solution. Could 1 simple shift in our mindset be the key.... We also muse around educating the obese segment of the UK population and what it would take to change that on a mass scale, as well as other fat loss musings with this weeks Q&A. Enjoy.
Nov 24, 2016•29 min
Another training and S&C focused chat with Dave Cripps. Dave has been on the show so another dose of his training wisdom as we talk simplification in training, fundamental movements, common weakness's, where people lack success, how he coaches and more. Check out Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coalitionperformancesolihull/?hc_ref =SEARCH
Nov 17, 2016•36 min
From whom have I learnt from in the last 10 years to be successful at what I do? In this episode I discuss all the people I have learnt from that has shaped me as a practitioner and person, both from a nutrition point of view, mindset point of view, business point of view, and training. Learn the books to read, the people to follow, and the ways to think to master your destiny!
Nov 10, 2016•32 min
Today's show is an assortment of topics including our feet and how they move, the best gym shoes to wear, our thoughts on vibram shoes, lower body biomechanics issues, and vitamins and the stages of pregnancy and best advice. All with my lovely co-host Rachel Guy.
Nov 03, 2016•37 min
Mark Fisher joins me on the show to discuss success in our fitness journey. We explore: - What makes us all successful within our journey - Why so many of us lack confidence and where that fits in with external and internal motivators - How Rich Fronin can inspire - but how far should that inspiration go - How to be a unicorn yourself - What FITNESS actually is - How so many of us are caught in a rut with training and t's damaging other areas of our life - Why we choose to be fit, and are we liv...
Oct 27, 2016•42 min
Life's a Journey, but are we embracing it's potential? Are you embracing your potential? Lifes too short not too..... solo show for Podcast 229, enjoy
Oct 24, 2016•14 min
I invite Phil Graham for a 2nd interview on the podcast and this time we discuss diabetes, something that is very close to Phil's heart. In this interview we discuss the differences between type 1 and 2 diabetes, how to optimise it, the role of insulin, the importance of exercise, things you need to be aware of, optimising body composition with diabetes, health considerations, training considerations, micronutrient considerations, and more. I also delve into Phil's transition out of bodybuilding...
Oct 13, 2016•50 min
We are all capable of great things, but we have to choose to be great. Jamie is someone I disliked many years ago in fitness, but his teachings and where he is at these days impresses me daily, his mindset, his training, everything is an example to others to learn from. I interview Jamie (aka Grenade Jay) on whats changed, his journey, his habits, his values, his training, his diet, his life, everything, and there is something everyone can learn from in this podcast. Enjoy.
Oct 06, 2016•47 min
Are you seeking perfection? Is it a healthy or unhealthy habit you have? Where do we draw the line with what is healthy, and what is not? Being vein is a good thing, but there is a limit, how do we find this personal limit and channel this desire to be something that adds health and satisfaction to our lives, rather than leaving us anxious and unhappy. We also discuss self-awareness, dressing to impress and more. www.pmcgregor .com
Sep 29, 2016•30 min
Who is Hunter McIntyre? A legend from the OCR world, set to take the world obstacle course world by storm again this year as he looks to win the world championship. Hunter is a charismatic and passionate athlete, pushing his body and mind to new and different levels. We discuss challenging your body and mind, his background into OCR racing, how he eats, how he recovers, his training routine, his love for crossfit, and lots of other random tangents. Hunter is a top athlete, his passion is going t...
Sep 22, 2016•49 min
This week I chit chat over food intolerance testing and their accuracy and have a farewell to make...
Sep 19, 2016•10 min
What is the perfect body fat %, or is there one? The body has many ways of showing you what is the ideal, but how many of us are listening to the cues. But we need to, its paramount. In this episode we go off on many tangents, discussing how we view the body, training, hormones, not having a period, fat loss, extremes, being in a good place, and more. It's a content packed show from me and the Fox!
Sep 15, 2016•33 min
Do you get out what you put in? We continue the conversation that Gaye and Stephanie started weeks ago about growing old, your body changing, and the pressure to be a certain way set by the fitness industry. Another short solo show evolving this topic some more. Enjoy.
Sep 12, 2016•11 min
What role does the metabolism have in fat loss, a huge amount, but what individual variations are there, what do we need to be aware of? What is meant by the term metabolic adaptation, and do some individuals metabolisms adapt very well to dietary intake compared to others? How have Layne's thoughts evolved over the last few years on reverse dieting and metabolic damage? We also discuss Layne's recent run in with a bad injury and where his training is taking him now. A cracker of a show packed w...
Sep 08, 2016•40 min
Do superfoods exist, arguments are for and against, but who is correct, and what advice does this elicit for our future nutrition?
Sep 05, 2016•7 min
Are you giving yourself the chance to be successful? I answer a question from an ex youth athlete on why she can't break the cycle to get back into achieving some success in her life. So I look at the why's, the hows, and the environment we surround ourselves with, and whether this is conductive to success, and how us as influences on young people can help this awkward transition.
Sep 01, 2016•12 min
Do you fart? We all do, but some more than others. How do we know when its just normal, and when its due to intolerances and sensitivities in our diet? Find out...
Aug 29, 2016•7 min
How does our environment interact with us on many levels? Are we aware of all the things that can contribute to optimal health? I speak to Jaclyn Dunne, a holistic practitioner, hypnotherapist, an CHEK lifestyle coach about her journey with the gut, her opinion on aspartame, hypnotherapy, toxins in our diet, and the 80/20 approach she lives by. Check out Jaclyn and her work by searching 'Mind and body detox' on all platforms.
Aug 25, 2016•35 min
How does someone with hyper-mobility need to exercise? Does anything change with nutrition? What about supplements? Its a different case, let's discuss the approach...
Aug 22, 2016•10 min
Why do we fear success, and is fear a barrier to so much in our life? My guest Stephen Aish looks at why we feel guilt, and pain, and how to look around these debilitating emotions. How can simple mindset shifts start to uncover more success in our lives? How does meditation impact our brain and all our physical actions? Find out more and check out Stephen Aish over on Facebook "Stephen Aish BTN Mindset Coach"
Aug 18, 2016•39 min
How do you want to look when you get old? How much of it is in our control? There is an element of ageing gracefully, but also pushing to look awesome, so where do we draw the line of body beautiful into old age...
Aug 15, 2016•9 min
An injury focused show and its impact on the body and mind, looking at the metabolism and training load, how it will affect performance, strategies to train while injured, mindset shifting, and when it's time to reach out and get a coach. Show with Co-host Rachel Guy.
Aug 11, 2016•35 min
What do you do when you're not getting results? You're putting in all this effort, all this training, all this time, and you're not seeing the results in the mirror or in the gym? Find out...
Aug 08, 2016•10 min
Thinking about having kids one day? There are things to consider, especially from a health and training point of view. This show is mainly for the ladies, but the men will always learn something here - cause you have a partner right? We discuss health goals pre pregnancy, mindset around this, and training while in term.
Aug 04, 2016•46 min
When your training & eating for your goals, which for many is to build muscle and lose body fat, what should you do first, lose the fat first, build the muscle then lose the fat, or visa versa? Many are confused as to what to do first, here is my opinion and what I would do.
Aug 01, 2016•9 min
