In today’s episode we talk about all kinds of pressure one can feel when using social media, both from external factors or the pressure we can place on ourselves. We discuss the feelings of “not knowing enough” / imposter syndrome, body confidence and content creation. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx...
Sep 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 94
These days, school is very different to how it used to be. With the expansion of social media and accessibility to information and external influence, it can be hard to know what the “right” information is. Today we share our messages to the younger generation and to our younger selves. We discuss how to choose people to follow on social media, the importance of staying away form extremes, committing to a long journey and embracing your body as an individual. Be kind to one another and be kind t...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Weight loss is never linear. Sure at the start of a calorie deficit the weight comes off quicker, but plateus and the stalling of our results are all too common. The body is very clever and has ways to adapt! In today’s episode we share reasons why your weight loss can stall and what to do about it. We discuss certain factors that cause us to hold weight, the down regulation of NEAT, how to tell if you’re actually in a calorie deficit and the various effects certain foods and alcohol can have on...
Aug 30, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Today we received some incredible insight into the minds of Don Robertson and Matilda Murray, the owners of the of the luxe activewear brand, STAX. They shared their knowledge and experience on building a widely known personal brand after hitting rock bottom, where they draw inspiration from and how to work they work so well together as a couple. These two have such an amazing vibe about them and we can’t wait to see what’s next from this amazing power couple. IG: https://www.instagram.com/donnr...
Aug 23, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 91
“There’s no mystery to turning pro. It’s a decision brought about by an act of will. We make up our minds to view ourselves as pros and we do it. Simple as that.”- Steven Pressfield: The War of Art. In anything we do in life- we are capable of being a professional. Today we discuss common traits, habits and actions that professionals have, to steer them to success. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ P...
Aug 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In today’s episode we discuss our thoughts on the “all in” dieting method that has been trending. We also speak about muscle loss during a dieting phase, waist increase during a building phase, reverse dieting tips and losing body fat from certain areas. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx...
Aug 09, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 89
A habit is a behavior repeated enough times to become automatic/ unconscious. These can either move us closer to or further from our goals. Summarising one of our favourite books “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, we provide some insight into how to create those small 1%ers that help us change our structure, systems and over all habits. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ Please leave us a review to let u...
Aug 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 88
What a time it is! Back in the depths of Lockdown, we share the highs and lows of our experiences and how we are getting through the days. Just a gentle reminder that you are not alone in your experience and there is help if you need it 💕 Sending love to everyone. If you haven't already, please listen to ⚡️🎙 Ep 46. The Longest Lockdown in The World; Normalization and Neuro Education with Michelle Baty. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ htt...
Jul 26, 2021•38 min
Just when we think we have a nice routine happening… boom… something shakes it up! It’s been an interesting past two years to say the least. Today we speak about how it’s ok to change your direction in life, whether it is your career, relationships or environment. Saying “No” to opportunities, yields bigger and better opportunities. It’s not always about saying “Yes.” We discuss how we cope with adversities and we stress the importance of listening to your gut feeling when it comes to making dec...
Jul 19, 2021•44 min
Today we talk about all things gym and training. This includes; how we handle unsolicited gym advice, how we push for leg days, lower back pain when training core, massage VS exercise rehab, using the smith machine and cardio in a building phase. We love receiving questions from you all! IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx...
Jul 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this Q&A style episode, we discuss our advice to PT’s just starting out, including work experience / placement, common mistakes made and the best way to stay organised and productive. We also talk about the growth of our instagram and podcast and how it’s helped our business. Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/...
Jul 05, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The feeling of not being “enough” is so common and normal, particularly when a new situation arises or when comparing to someone else. Today we talk about how we may be setting some unfair rules for ourselves or other people, that simply can’t be met. Or we may be setting goals that sound good in theory, but to live them out actually isn’t rewarding at all. This automatically sets us up for failure. We share our tips on how to re-frame your thoughts and set yourself up for the win. Please leave ...
Jun 28, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Today we talk about the top 5 mistakes that are being made regarding nutrition. We discuss the importance of tracking your macros, pre planning meals, meal timing around your workouts, including micro-nutrients and an encouraging eating environment. We have had years of trial and error and going through these ourselves, so we are glad we can remove some of the guess work for you all. * EDIT * Dani meant Alaskan Sockeye when talking about the lean salmon! IG: @levelup_podcast_ @sharellegrant @dan...
Jun 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 82
An assumptive question received in a Q&A box inspired today’s topic. “Don’t you think the shows you participate in paint a wrong image for young girls?” In this episode, we discuss how the sport of body building can be both perceived and executed in healthy or unhealthy ways. If you haven’t already please listen to these episodes for more competing talk: Episode 5 “The reality of competing” https://anchor.fm/luwsd/episodes/Ep-5--The-Reality-of-Competing-e9kd98 Episode 6 “Post Comp” https://a...
Jun 14, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Skin is the human body’s largest organ! In today’s episode we spoke with Lindy who is a Holistic Skin Therapist working with skin for over 26 years. Lindy has a wealth of knowledge on skin and covered everything from common breakouts, acne, black heads, dark circles and different skin care routines. Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/thepeacefulskinco/ https://www.instagram.com/sha...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Today we talk about the top 5 mistakes that are being made in the gym. If you want to get the most out of your training you must not skip your warm up and activations. Prime your body ready for your session. Exercise selection is key and finding the right tool for the right job. It is also important to not have too many conflicting goals. Training without a program is like trying to find your destination without a map.. you will end up going around in circles leaving things to chance. Training i...
May 31, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 79
In today’s episode, we talk about how heading home to visit our parents brings on a sense of reflection and appreciation of where we have come from and how far we have come. As we get older we have found that less is more when it comes to friendship circles and relationships. We have the power to change our environment and must take ownership where we can. We also talk about how our comp prep for WBFF October is going and the changes we have made so far to keep us on track. Please leave us a rev...
May 24, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Getting a high quality sleep takes discipline, effort and compromise. Your evening routine, nutrition, stress levels and environment are crucial. We elaborate on these areas and share the changes we have made in order to improve our sleep and keep it as a priority. Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx IG: @levelup_podcast_ @sharellegrant @daniantonellos
May 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 77
In today’s episode we reflect on the week we had and how we overcame the stresses from work, fatigue, PMS and feeling a little under the weather! We are human too and are always here to share our struggles to help you recognise you are not alone 🤗 Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊 xxx IG: @levelup_podcast_ @sharellegrant @daniantonellos
May 10, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 76
“There are only two ways to influence human behaviour. You can manipulate it or you can inspire it.” - Simon Sinek. There is much more to influence than holding up your favourite supplement on an instagram post. In this episode we discuss the qualities of a leader including communication, teaching people how to think rather than what to think, challenging people to grow and being a role model. These skills are important for the quality of your relationships as well as your business. IG: @levelup...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 75
We often hear about the power in saying “yes” but it’s equally, if not more valuable to be able to say “no thank you.” These days, things are very fast paced and require a lot of our attention, so it’s important to be able to recognise when we need to set some boundaries in order to recharge. These boundaries can be related to environment, levels of social interaction, mentally or physically. We share some of the things we like to do in order to preserve our energy, so that when we show up, we c...
Apr 26, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Reunited on the Gold Coast, we hit the couch like the good old days to have a debrief on the first WBFF show of the year. The fire has been lit as we have our eyes set to compete in the October show. It was amazing to meet so many of our beautiful listeners, so thank you to everyone who came to say hello 💕 We discuss what it takes to be a “pro” in all elements of life. We also speak about what is next for us as the ride of life continues. Please leave us a review to let us know what you thought...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In today’s episode, we reflect on how we stayed productive during the times of being in a calorie deficit. Our breast implant experience is something we love speaking about openly, so we share how we trained and recovered post op, including training chest. We bust the myth of leg extensions being bad for knees and share what “training to failure” means for us. Amenorrhoea and the women we work with is discussed as this is a topic we love to educate on. As women, it is easier to become leaner in ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 72
When we consume more calories than we expend, that is a calorie surplus. This is the key to growing muscle. It all sounds good and well to be able to eat lots of food, however it can actually be difficult mentally to put on size. It also must be done correctly in order to limit the amount of body fat gained while building muscle. We share our tips on mindset around the “building season”, how to track your progress and calorie surplus hacks. Please leave us a review and let us know what you thoug...
Apr 05, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 71
So much has changed since Episode One where we spoke about our lessons learnt and mistakes made. Over a year later we have new lessons to discuss and reflect on. We speak about what we have learnt regarding programming and exercise prescription, the importance of our environment and all things women’s health. IG: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/ https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ Please leave us a review and let us know what you thought ...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 70
“A ship in a harbour is safe, but that’s not what ships are made for…” Today we speak about the key qualities it takes to leave your comfort zone and increase your confidence. It doesn’t all happen at once, it’s a series of small actions that add up to change. Letting go of control, having self- trust, having a growth mindset and being vulnerable are the key topics. It’s time to step into the arena and continue to Level Up! Please leave is a review to let us know what you thought of todays episo...
Mar 22, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Dr Mike teaches us all to do with muscles in this insightful episode. We learn about different types of muscle and what happens to them during exercise, including the physiology behind muscle hypertrophy and strength. We discuss whether there actually are optimal rep ranges and training loads for a specific outcome and why that may be the case. The science behind “newbie gains” is uncovered as we discuss why it is harder to change your body composition the longer you have been training. This man...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 68
Sometimes when our cup is full and energy is scarce, things don’t always go to plan. Today we talk about how it’s important to be aware of where you spend your energy and how much you give to other people, particularly on social media. The higher your stress, the more your sleep is impacted. We share some tips around how to manage “sleep anxiety” and strategies we use in order to calm ourselves down. When it comes to career and passion, this varies between individuals, we chat about what it mean...
Mar 08, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 67
When it comes to programming and exercise selection, there are many things to consider. Exercises are like tools. We need to know when to use the right tool, for the right job, at the right time. We break down what we look for when writing programs and putting workouts together. Each person is an individual, so everything that makes up their life must be considered. This episode highlights that there’s not “the best way”, but many ways to train. It is our job to find what will work for the long ...
Mar 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In today’s episode, we discuss our current training split and the why behind our goals before we move into competition prep. We explain why it’s not always necessary to get lean before a building phase. Everyone is different and there are lots of factors to consider. Sleep is always a hot topic, so today we talk about the difference between getting 7 hours VS 8. Is it worth it? Having a clear head before bed always helps but is often hard to achieve! So we share our tips on how we manage this. W...
Feb 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
