In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that every trainer and fitness enthusiast needs to understand: the difference between techniques and principles in training. Techniques are often thrown around in the gym, but without understanding the underlying principles, results can be inconsistent and frustrating. Join me as we explore key training principles like intensity, load, tension, and stability. Learn why focusing on principles, rather than just bouncing from program to program, will help ...
Sep 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 42
The Blueprint for Winning Your Comp Prep - Mark Ottobre & Tyrone Folino In this podcast, Mark and Tyrone do a deep dive into a winning client's protocol. From training, nutrition and lifestyle, we unpack everything that creates a winning comp prep! The client won seven shows. In this no-holds bared-session, we give you the hardcore truth! Filmed live in front of a studio audience at the Enterprise Fitness Elite Results Bootcamp
Sep 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 41
Navigating the maze of supplements can feel like decoding an ancient script. From the allure of fat-loss pills to the promise of protein shakes and the intrigue of bio-hacking, it's a world filled with potential pitfalls. But here's the thing – supplements aren't just for the gym-obsessed or those who live in their yoga pants. They're for anyone looking to bridge nutritional gaps, enhance recovery, or boost performance in a world that doesn't slow down. Think of it this way: you don't necessaril...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
How to Move Beyond Fat Loss - Create Lasting Change to Perform I've been in the fat loss and muscle business for twenty years. Over those twenty years, not much has changed. The average person still thinks fat loss training is walking on a treadmill. And the average trainer still thinks it involves pushing a prowler and using battle ropes. Both approaches leave people frustrated, wondering why they are hungrier than ever. But it's no wonder. A drastic increase in energy output triggers an increa...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 39
In this week's episode of the Enterprise Fitness Podcast, Master Coach Tyrone takes centre stage to reveal how you can transform your physique within a guaranteed timeline. Recorded from our Elite Results Bootcamp, Tyrone dives deep into the critical details that our coaches at Enterprise use to craft jaw-dropping transformations within set timelines. He outlines the essential steps for mapping out your transformation journey: 1. Define your goal. 2. Assess your starting point. 3. Reverse engine...
Feb 14, 2024•51 min•Ep. 38
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bulk’? For most, ‘bulk’ or ‘bulking’ means eating all the calories (doughnuts included) and ‘bulking up’ means losing any visible waistline you once had. So, in today’s podcast, we turn it over to Enterprise Master Trainer Jaka, who presents: How to Navigate a Bulk Without Getting Fat: How we take our clients through a calorie surplus phase. You might be reading this thinking, “I don’t want to ‘bulk’; that’s for meatheads.” As Jaka puts it, muscle mas...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 37
The Internet is filled with pseudo-experts. They mask their shortcomings as coaches with Instagram filters, steroids, and thirst traps, all the while pretending to be experts. But who have they really trained? What have they really done? As it's hard enough for me to find and hire good personal trainers to join my team, it’s even more challenging for the general gym-goer, who lacks my 20 years of experience in distinguishing the ‘good’ from the ‘bad’. That’s why this year at Enterprise, we are d...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 36
This is one of the hardest clients we’ve ever taken on at Enterprise Fitness… Meet Lochlan. When Lochlan first joined us at the age of 25, weighing 124 kilos, his fitness journey was far from ordinary. He faced an array of physical challenges, including: A club foot A triple ankle fusion A twisted shin bone A full knee reconstruction A DD Fibromyalgia Sleep apnea Restless leg syndrome Despite these hurdles, Lochlan preserved. Today, Lochlan stands at 100 kilos, stronger, fitter and healthier tha...
Jan 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, Enterprise Fitness General Manager and Master Coach James Kelly teaches you How to Strength Train for Sports and Performance. Welcome to a game-changing episode of the Enterprise Fitness Podcast! In this insightful session, General Manager and Master Coach James Kelly shares his wealth of knowledge on "How to Strength Train for Sports and Performance." This episode is a special feature taken from our Elite Results Bootcamp held in December 2023, a pivotal event that educated cli...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 34
To kick off the year right, in the coming weeks, we are releasing an in-depth podcast series on what it takes to achieve elite results in the gym to help you with your 2024 goals. We kick it off with Training for Super Strength, what you must know to stay injury-free, bust out of plateaus and lift like a superhero. Strength is one of the top biomarkers of longevity. Equally, a stronger athlete is always a better, less injured athlete. Strength makes anything easier. You might be confused about w...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. 2023 has been a very challenging year. We've had a lot of downs, from our Facebook accounts being hacked to seemingly endless delays in moving to our new studio. But we’ve also had a lot of wins! We released The Enterprise Diet, revamped our Podcast, refreshed our websites, and managed to grow and promote many of our trainers. But often, we get too busy focusing on what didn’t happen rather on the gift of what did. In short, we have a lot to be grateful for from th...
Dec 13, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Christmas is right around the corner! Hooray! Over the years, we’ve seen a consistent pattern where folks have mini freak outs over how to stay on track during the Christmas season. Maybe your not someone who panics, but like most, you might struggle to resist freshly baked plum pudding or that need to get your second (third or fourth) serving of dessert and wonder, How can I enjoy my plum pudding and still stay in shape? Well, I don’t blame you and your not alone. It’s Christmas. A time to be j...
Dec 08, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 31
In this week's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ari to delve into one of my all-time favourite subjects: philosophy. Philosophy, as we discuss, plays a crucial role in helping us navigate the highs and lows of life. One of my personal philosophies is embodied by the phrase "Amor Fati," a concept modernised by Nietzsche. It essentially means embracing and loving one's fate, without the desire for anything to be different, be it the past, present, or future. It's a powerful...
Nov 29, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 30
On any given day, the atmosphere at Enterprise is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Our dumbbells are shiny, our team is smiling, and our clients are happy. And it’s not by accident. If you want to offer a premium service and get results where most fail, you have to pay attention to the details. For anyone running a business or trying to work at something (your career, relationships, health), you know it’s not always going to be easy. Life has no shortage of challenges, especially if you c...
Nov 22, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 29
There are three main ways to put together a diet: Following a overarching set of principles or rules Following a meal plan or using a food system Tracking and counting macros or calories And each has varying levels of success and failure. You see, there isn’t “ one ” way. It's the way that it makes sense to you so that you stick to it. For me, I’m a big-picture type of guy. I like to follow principles that I can scale up or down depending on what season I’m in. So long as I hit my protein goal e...
Nov 15, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Empathy and authority. The two most powerful forces in coaching. Empathy is about understanding and compassion. Authority is about respect and earned trust. Sadly, this isn’t taught in personal training school, and very few trainers ever get the memo. A coach with empathy means they ‘get you’. They understand your situation, and you’re not just some schmuck with average goals. They know how to read you, when to push you and give you vinegar, and when to support you and give you honey. A coach wi...
Nov 08, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 27
In this week's episode of The Enterprise Fitness podcast, I tackle the debate: Why we get fat: calories or hormones? The two prominent ways to assess and explain all mechanisms of diet and nutrition are calories and hormones. On one side, a calorie is a calorie; weight loss or weight gain is merely a mathematical equation of calories in and calories out. On the other, hormones and biochemistry send chemical messages to store calories in fat cells and overwrite appetite control. Depending on pers...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 26
We’ve all been there, at least metaphorically. You’re driving home from the end of a big day, going maybe just a little too fast to see the bed of nails. ‘POP!” One of your tyres goes out. As you pull over to the side of the road to survey the damage, your sanity escapes you, expelling like the air from that punctured tyre. So you do what any once-rational person would do in that situation and slash the other three. Hours later, once you have returned from the descent into madness, you finally d...
Oct 25, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 25
In this week's episode of The Enterprise Fitness Podcast, we delve into the intriguing concept that "You Don't Need a Better Diet." Discover why long-term success in health and wellness isn't just about the diet you choose but a profound shift in your identity. We examine popular dieting approaches, explore the lessons from "The Biggest Loser," and introduce you to the transformative DILTS model. Join us as we unlock the secrets to sustainable change and lasting results. Available on iTunes, Spo...
Oct 18, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Welcome to another captivating episode of The Enterprise Fitness Podcast! In today's edition, we're delving deep into the world of Olympic athletes – the true titans of dedication, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Join us as we unveil the incredible journey of two-time Olympic athlete and Enterprise Fitness team member, Heming! From the vibrant streets of Rio to the monumental stage of Tokyo, we're exploring the heart-pounding highs and soul-searching lows of his Olympic odyssey...
Oct 04, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 23
In my very first bodybuilding competition back in 2004, I came last. At the time, as a 20-year-old kid, it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Nineteen years later, it’s been one of the biggest blessings in my life. In fact, if I hadn’t learned how to bounce back from setbacks in my twenties, I sincerely doubt there would be an Enterprise Fitness. The pain of coming last was my fuel to become an expert. It made me ask questions. It forced me to learn. It pushed me to ask for help. Long...
Sep 27, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 22
We recently reached out to our Instagram followers and asked them to send in their burning fitness questions! We tackle them head-on in this week’s episode of The Enterprise Fitness Podcast. Joining me, Mark Ottobre, on the show with Enterprise senior trainers, Ari and Cristiano, as we dive into: Callisthenics: What’s our take on this popular bodyweight training regimen? Cardio and strength training: Should you combine cardio with strength training to maximise muscle growth? Peptides: Curious ab...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Have you met our trainer, Cristiano? At the ripe age of 24, he bid farewell to the sun-kissed vistas of Italy, gambling on a fresh start Down Under. You see, while soccer coursed through his veins and he was on the path to turning pro, he found himself at odds with the very game he loved. The identity it painted for him felt constricting. And speaking of gambles... How about that year I wasted meticulously planning our new Enterprise studio? Yeah, those plans? Had to toss 'em out the window and ...
Sep 13, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 20
In life, we often find ourselves tethered to labels and expectations that were placed upon us during our formative years. These labels can become so ingrained that we seldom question them. I was no exception. Branded as "the fat kid" and even deemed "useless" by a teacher, I could have easily accepted these labels and continued down the path of least resistance. But I didn't, and that choice changed the trajectory of my life. My transformative journey began during the school holidays of year ten...
Sep 06, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 19
"Drowning in Choices? How to Pick the Right Personal Trainer for You! 🏋️♂️ With a myriad of fitness options available today, finding the ideal route to your fitness goals can be like navigating a maze. From bootcamps to online training, the possibilities are endless. Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Join us in this episode as we dissect the pros and cons of each path, providing you with a clear guide through the fitness jungle. But that's not all! We'll also unveil the distinctive Enterp...
Aug 30, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Aug 23, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Have you ever wanted to know what actually happens behind the scenes when training and coaching champion athletes? Most people think it’s all periodisation, program design, and pie charts. It’s not. 80% of coaching is knowing and understanding your athlete. More specifically, their breaking point. One of the most underrated killers for athletes is volume. Athletes are wired to do the work. The problem is they often do so much work that they burn out. In this podcast, I sit down with Enterprise T...
Aug 17, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Let Me Tell You About My Most Crazy Diet Experience! 🍳 Step into the time capsule of 2005, when I was a bona fide gym aficionado, and brace yourself for the legendary tale of the 45-egg omelette. 🥚 Picture this: Just a fortnight before my third bodybuilding competition, I plunged headfirst into an array of dubious diets. Ignorance was my companion, and learning the hard way seemed inevitable. But hold on tight, because I'm about to whisk you away from the horrors of cracking 45 eggs daily. 🥴 ...
Aug 09, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Fitness influencers major in minors. You've probably seen them on Instagram detailing the 'perfect' lat pulldown angle or the 'optimal' cardio routine. Sounds authoritative and revolutionary, right? All this sounds sexy, but does it even matter? The answer is (drum roll please)… No. There's a phenomenon rapidly spreading in the fitness world, called "audience capture". It's when performers – or in this case, fitness influencers – become ensnared by their audience's demands, altering their conten...
Aug 02, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 14
In this episode of The Enterprise Fitness Podcast, we delve into the age-old debate: Is it nature or nurture? And tackle a hot topic that's sparked a recent debate: Is obesity a choice? On the one hand, we must recognise the roles of genetics, familial background, and financial circumstances, which can provide certain advantages or disadvantages. On the other hand, everyone has the potential to lose weight and achieve fitness. Individual responsibility remains paramount. Our episode hones in on ...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 13
