The gang are back for a Q &A and chat. We discuss: Work ethic in pro footballers (not all) Transgender athletes Surprising correlations The composition of your extra calories for building muscle Join the next commit to 6 intake here: www.ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle
Jan 24, 2021•47 min
Ep. 176 - Fear of ageing, Exercise & Heath, Menopause Emma explores the fear of ageing The anti ageing effects of exercise How to change your mindset so that you don’t have to live with regret For coaching heard to: www.ESGfitness.co.uk & let me know what you thought of the podcast @@ESGfitness on twitter/instagram/Facebook...
Jan 24, 2021•26 min
Debunking the myth that you cant build muscle at home with minimal equipment by taking a walk through the science of building muscle. www.ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness
Jan 23, 2021•37 min
Hannah is back to discuss the environmental cost of your diet We explore: What climate change/ global warming is. What the environmental cost of different aspects of your diet look like. The changes we can make that would have the biggest impact. And here is a new one.. how little protein could you get away with eating? In this podcast you will discover that you don’t have to go full vegan to reduce your carbon foot print. You also may be surprised the advice around packaging , organic food, pro...
Jan 22, 2021•55 min
Moving away from a perfectionist mindset has quite literally changed my life (I am aware of how cheesy that sounds) I discuss the impact of starting. How going from 0-1 is the hard part but is the part that causes the most impact. How a perfectionist mindset holds you back in every area of your life and how to avoid it If this doesn’t motivate you to start nothing will haha! I hope this was useful. I would love to hear your thoughts @ESGfitness www.ESGfitness.co.uk...
Jan 21, 2021•22 min
The coaching team are back for another Q and A episode. Some brilliant topics including: How long until I see results? Migraines Ice baths & passion!! plus some hate mail Puppy training An exercise physiology class haha www.ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle
Jan 20, 2021•57 min
I am joined by Coaches Andy and Shona to go over some really awesome client questions including: How to stay motivated during cold, dark, wet winters Hormone replacement therapy & fat loss Rest days Comparing yourself to others The important of resistance training independently of other forms of exercise www.ESGfitness.co.uk @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Gaining weight after a diet when trying to build muscle is something that a lot of people stress out about (especially us women) Most can accept that they need to be in a surplus for significant hypertrophy yet don't want to gain weight. In this podcast I go through how much weight you can expect to gain (using myself as an example and also people starting from higher body fat levels) I discuss what the optimal body fat% is for building muscle, Realistic rates of muscle growth, Quite a large sid...
Jan 18, 2021•35 min
What is a ketogenic diet? What are the pros and cons? What’s all the fuss about ketone supplements? Is keto better for fat loss? @ESGfitness www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Jan 16, 2021•38 min
The up close and personal trainer podcast is back!! We discuss personal trainer deal breakers. How important is it to you that your PT behaves a certain way and what puts you off? And is it important they have the same morals/values/beliefs? Give us a tag and let us know! @shonastrong @ESGfitness @alba_lifestyle www.ESGfitness.co.uk...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Q and A episode with Emma, Andy and Shona. We cover: Minimum effective dose exercise Putting on muscle with lifting experience and in a deficit? is it possible? is it likely? The 80/20 rule and a lot more! Enjoy, www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Jan 12, 2021•32 min
There has been a lot of anti- diet chat recently. Predominantly focused around ‘diets don’t work’ and then the comeback ‘no, crap diets don’t work’ - neither is particularly useful without a better option so that is what I am giving you. In this podcast you will learn how to set up your sustainable fat loss diet and why! Please share with anyone who may find it useful and if you would like extra help then head to www.ESGfitness.co.uk...
Jan 10, 2021•29 min
Another Q and A episode where Emma is joined by Shona & Andy. Topics include: - Book suggestions - not having DOMs - Being woke - Anti diet - Building muscle & genetics - Shift work & more! If you want to join us head to www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Some absolutely awesome questions from the group this week!! Lots of topics covered including: Anti diet, kettlebells, stress, caffeine & supplements Enjoy! www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Jan 07, 2021•57 min
Are you interested in learning more about nutrition either for yourself or to improve your coaching service? If so, EIQnutrition is the course for you. In this podcast we chat about the course and what you can expect. For more information need to: EIQnutrition.com
Jan 06, 2021•25 min
Q and A with Andy AND Shona!! Woooo full team. And an interesting discussion on winning mindsets We hope you enjoy! Let us know your thoughts @ESGfitness @ShonaStrong @Albafitness
Jan 04, 2021•58 min
I am joined by the Amazing Hannah Ritchie who is a researcher for ourwoldindata.org We discuss everything you could want to know about the vaccine in a non bias, non judgemental way. Hopefully this helps anyone feeling anxious about whether to take the vaccine or not. We cover: What a vaccine is Why we have mutliple vaccines How long it will take to roll out? How long until you are immune? What is herd immunity? What is the success rates? What happens if I dont take the vaccine? What are the ris...
Jan 02, 2021•54 min
Q & A episode with Coach Andy: We cover lots of topics including: Getting back on track after illness and Christmas, Binge eating, External validation, Focusing on the how and not over obsessing about the why And much more! To find out about coaching head to www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 31, 2020•53 min
If you are thinking about joining commit to 6 or signing up to 1-1 coaching have a listen to this :) Emma discusses the importance of moving away from a perfectionist mindset and how we emphasise this in our coaching www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 29, 2020•28 min
Emma and Shona have a Christmas debrief and discuss: Commit to 6 How restriction can be a good thing Measuring body composiotion Getting back on track after a week of 'binging' If you are interested in joining commit to 6 head to: www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 28, 2020•45 min
Q&A episode with Shona: - Measuring fitness - Intuitive eating in an obesinogenic environment - Body Composition changes - Diffusion of social responsibility and more! Enjoy! www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 25, 2020•55 min
LIVE from the commit to 6 free group. Q and A including topics: CBD oil Will power and decision fatigue How to get over acute weight gain.. Join us: www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 23, 2020•44 min
The first live form the Free 10day Commit to 6 group. Shona and Emma discuss: Why we are doing a free group How to get the most out of the 10 days The principles of commit to 6 (Imperfect action) Questions including: gym intimidation identifying as being over wieght how to program your training Why IG models and progressive overload &more Enjoy! www.ESGfitness.co.uk...
Dec 21, 2020•51 min
WE ARE BACK with the up close and personal trainer podcast We go over the LIZZO situ, You're overhyped fitness (and non) thing, The evolution of penis size, The environmental cost of protein rich diets And much more! Enjoy! www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 17, 2020•55 min
Sunday afternoon catch up with Shona. We discuss productivity and the importance of structure for any goal. Shona offends everyone by comparing male PTs to Arnold clark sales men Hope you enjoy! www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 16, 2020•44 min
One of my favourite topics! I talk about the under appreciated importance of muscle in health and the significance of muscle mass in prevention and recovery from illness. as well as the science behind muscle's role in the development of type 2 diabtes I hope you find this useful and interesting! www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 13, 2020•19 min
We are back for another commit to 6 Q and A We cover: - Tools for reduced anxiety over the Christmas period - Perfectionist mindsets - Fasted cardio - Genetic potential - Deadlift alternatives And more.. www.ESGfitness.co.uk @ESGfitness
Dec 10, 2020•37 min
Q & A Ep with Coach Shona If you want support towards your goals head to www.ESGfitness.co.uk & apply for coaching.
Dec 07, 2020•35 min
Commit to 6 group Q and A We cover: Motivation, Entitlement, Choices, Opportunity costs, Muscle protein synthesis, Meal timing around workouts and real world significance, Hydraption and more! If you are interesting in coaching head to: www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 03, 2020•38 min
Some of my thoughts this week. As ever, I love to hear yours too so tag me in your feedback :) @ESGfitness www.ESGfitness.co.uk
Dec 03, 2020•20 min