How do you develop an unbeatable mindset? Learn from Ex U.S Navy Seal Mark Divine who finished #1 in his class, has toured Iraq, written 2 books, consults for the U.S. defence in warfare, teaches people the route to ultimate success, and more. In this show we discuss a TON, how mark thinks, how he views fitness - both physically and mentally, why people don't succeed, why our brains are the path to success, and more! get in touch with Mark on Twitter: @markdivine @sealfit Marks website: http://s...
Jul 28, 2016•47 min
A quick show on liquid nutrition and its place in our diet, where does it fit in, does it fit in, and how should / could it fit into our daily calorie picture? After all, with all nutrition conundrums, context is key.
Jul 25, 2016•9 min
A podcast all about supplements. What to take, why you would take it, in what environment, for what goals, for what purpose, and in what dosages. It's time to clear up any confusion in the world of supplementation.
Jul 21, 2016•51 min
In this episode I talk about nutrition as a career and the education paths you can take, comparing taking the dietician route, the nutritionist route, or the practical coaching route, and where all these roles can take people, both in and out of the fitness industry, and also discuss career paths and our journeys as a whole.
Jul 18, 2016•11 min
Is training in the gym sustainable long term? Is it healthy, does it have meaning, purpose, and give us enough emotionally and physically? I discuss the various reasons we go to the gym, it's purpose, and whether it's applicable for everyone, and the circumstances you might stop going to the gym.
Jul 14, 2016•12 min
Getting older, and things getting harder? Yep, I'm sure you're not alone. In this episode I help a user navigate getting older and the steps you might need to take to alleviate the stress and changes that are happening. I also rant on people complaining about where they are at in life, and whether they have the right to complain at all...
Jul 11, 2016•10 min
Chronic Fatigue is an end stage of acute long term stress, so are you at risk? Are you already suffering with the signs? What are the signs? In this episode I talk to functional medicine practitioner Alex Manos on the many contributing factors around chronic fatigue (syndrome) and how we can look to conquer this growing problem. We look at the 6 level approach, the physiological dynamics of such a condition, and then move into discussing the role of the gut and the microbiome and its affect on h...
Jul 07, 2016•54 min
Want to lose body fat and maintain performance? What if you play sport and you are in or pre season? Is carb cycling just for body builders, or can the average man and woman do it? In this short episode we quickly unravel this topic. Enjoy
Jul 04, 2016•8 min
Do you mindfully binge eat? Why is this? You know you're doing it, but you can't stop, yet you still get annoyed at the outcome. In this episode we discuss the paradox of calories and binge eating, under eating, under performing, and how this all connects to the bigger picture. We also discuss using alcohol as a way to relax, and the stress we all face in daily life. This is possibly one of my favourite episodes to date, truly real talk. Enjoy.
Jun 30, 2016•42 min
Do you think the fitness industry is negative at times? I do. And it makes you question what the industry was first set up to create, better, healthier people right? Well it often doesn't feel like that, but I think we can make a difference...
Jun 27, 2016•10 min
What if you have everything but you're still not happy? Get to the top of the corporate ladder, have a 6 figure salary, have the house, the car, the lot, but feel empty? This was where Nicola Buckley was several years ago, but has develop the StongHer program as a result of her journey. In this episode we venture into the neuroscience of change, how to evolve from a negative state, and how to envisage your future. We wrap Nicola's real world experience with the science of change, enjoy!
Jun 23, 2016•45 min
In this short 10 minute show I talk through how to optimise your body, recovery and performance. Drawing on calories and our total daily energy expenditure for optimal output. Get to grips with this simple concept, and greater performance and recovery is yours!
Jun 20, 2016•10 min
Team BMF obstacle racer and ultra marathon runner David Hellard joins me on the show to talk about his accidental stumble into running, why he runs now, how he fuels for such races, why alcohol will always be part of his life, why he feels outdoor training can be so beneficial for everyone, whether extreme races are fitness or mindset, his experience being in the BBC program special forces ultimate hell week, and much more.
Jun 16, 2016•47 min
In this short new podcast format I rant on happiness, and whether you are going to choose to take it or not. Many of us have self-sabotaging habits, things we do that hold us back, the way we think and act that we know isn't 'normal' or conductive to success. Question is, are we going to choose to change?
Jun 13, 2016•10 min
We talk everything sleep in an awesome 2 part episode. In part 2 we cover sleep hacks, gadgets you can use, areas you haven't considered for sleep optimisation, polyphasic sleeping, sleep as a 90 minute cycle, recovery and performance enhancement, and more. A truly fascinating show. Use code: BENC10 to access a discount on pretty much all Nicks services and products. Here are the links to the interventions discussed. http://sportsleepcoach.co.uk/sleepscoretest.html http://www.humancharger.com ht...
Jun 09, 2016•52 min
We talk everything sleep in an awesome 2 part episode. In part 1 we cover Nick's history and journey as a sleep coach, the environments he's worked in, some real life examples of sleep optimisation at the elite level, he name drops like a bad man, and we delve into the dynamics and science around sleep. Use code: BENC10 to access a discount on pretty much all Nicks services and products. Here are the links to the interventions discussed. http://sportsleepcoach.co.uk/sleepscoretest.html http://ww...
Jun 06, 2016•53 min
Part 2: In this two part interview I discuss a 16 week prep with bodybuilder Jon Mills. The highs, the lows, his journey, what he ate, how he trained, how it affected his personal life, how it affected his libido, eating disorders within bodybuilding, whether he would do it again or not, the dogma within bodybuilding and the mis-information, and what he learned as a person about himself and the pursuit of body perfect. Want to go one step further and watch his full video documentary, which I wou...
Jun 02, 2016•27 min
Part 1: In this two part interview I discuss a 16 week prep with bodybuilder Jon Mills. The highs, the lows, his journey, what he ate, how he trained, how it affected his personal life, how it affected his libido, eating disorders within bodybuilding, whether he would do it again or not, the dogma within bodybuilding and the mis-information, and what he learned as a person about himself and the pursuit of body perfect. Want to go one step further and watch his full video documentary, which I wou...
May 30, 2016•29 min
In this podcast episode it's my turn to get quizzed. In anticipation of Scotland's yearly fitness event SFN, Neil Maclean grabs me for an interview to ask me all about dieting, supplements, what mindset cultivates success, what I have learnt and others can from the world of rugby and pro sport, shake diets, what the future holds, why I did my confessions podcast and what came from it, and much much more. It's 45 minutes - and you will learn a lot and get a different insight from me. Enjoy. Book ...
May 26, 2016•55 min
Is life now like TV? Social media gives everyone an insight into your life, but is this causing, in some cases, more harm than good? More and more people live life like a celebrity, all their personal info, movements and feelings out in the open for judgement, but is this creating pressure, anxiety, and mental health issues? Do you get anxiety or feel pressured by the outside world and people looking in? I discuss this with the amazing Anna Williamson who has been through this herself in her gro...
May 19, 2016•26 min
My second confessions podcast journeying my last 10 years in the fitness industry, except today I talk just as much about the future, as I do the past. I recap on some thoughts and comments that arose from part 1, my journey with caffeine and how I was so wrong, yet so right about some of my assumptions and thus how that led me to the development of TDT, which is now RIP. I then detail why TDT is now now more and why AS is now born, enjoy.
May 12, 2016•44 min
It's a round the houses show with a ton of content as we discuss; training in the gym from personal experience, the art and science of bodybuilding, ensuring you are eating enough, being superman, the mindset around your training, the dynamics of DOMS, the science of transdermal absorption, carb loading, carb cycling, competition prep and why you should and shouldn't do it, and more, all with my lovely co-host Rachel Guy.
May 05, 2016•50 min
If you don't seek optimal health, what else do you seek? Yuri Elkaim is the perfect man to tell this story, living life as a successful athlete, yet it all went so wrong so quickly. Yuri tells his story of discovering the true value of health after loosing his hair, and his continued discovery of optimal health. With 3 best selling books, Yuri and I discuss change, stress, balance, caffeine, kitchen gadgets, real food, family, time out, work / life balance, and much more. An insightful interview...
Apr 28, 2016•40 min
What should we feed our kids, and where are the root issues? Should we give our kids sweets, how do we get kids to eat their greens, and do we need a mindset shift when it comes to nutrition for kids, both at home and at school? Are all the issues we have with child obesity and concentration in school just down to a lack of education, or is it more than that? Myself and guest Jennifer Bulcock tackle this sensitive topic in support of our new video and free book on kids nutrition.
Apr 21, 2016•45 min
What happens before and after pregnancy, and how should women think about their health? We open up a conversation for the ladies - but also don't leave out the men in this show (be ready for some hard truths men). We discuss strength, health, post pregnancy exercise, core function, pelvic floor, relationship talk, communication, pressure of society on females and their bodies, self-confidence, and more. All with Jessie Mundell.
Apr 14, 2016•34 min
A mash up show of lots of your questions, including what to do when your boobs are big and managing them physically, working on your posture, group training and the benefits, where to start with learning about nutrition when your 20 years old, how to be bold and shift careers, the opportunities life has for us, the danger of comparing yourself to life's ideals, why and when to get a mindset fix, and why when you are in a hole - always focus on health!
Apr 07, 2016•41 min
I've made mistakes & failed, a lot, let me share my last 10 years with you in a VERY honest, raw and upfront show, explaining my path, how I evolved as a coach, what theories I evolved with and how they changed over the years, my position stance on the gut, hormones, and building a diet, why criticism is a strange beast, why a life of focusing on the past only holds you back, and how I aim to move forward with my work in the fitness world from this day forward.
Mar 24, 2016•49 min
We get on a rant about working hard over being talented, a mis diagnosed problem in modern society where most problems can be overcome by simple hard work. Rachel Guy and I also discuss leadership within your own life and with others, good books in the area of leadership, and some life experiences we have had both personally and with others. We also discuss training when your 15, how training variety can be thought of outside of the gym, fasted training and the dynamics of hybrid training, and m...
Mar 17, 2016•38 min
Today we discuss pre workout nutrition when training early in the morning, and how to get motivation back when it slips in the gym. We also delve into what happens when we don't make progress? Whats the plan? Should you be scared to change your plan? Maybe even change career? From changing your training program in the gym, to changing your life direction, it's time to be bold and step up to what needs to change.
Mar 03, 2016•30 min
Brad Schoenfeld joins me on the show to answer the question, how do you build the maximum amount of muscle possible, naturally? Along with answering this key question we look at training techniques, training variation, the use of bands and chains, your genetic ceiling, training before stepping on stage and competing, training with limited equipment, and the science and application of training for muscle. Grab a copy of Brad's book here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Development-Muscle-Hypertro...
Feb 25, 2016•38 min
