This week on the show Gareth & Nicky are joined by Mike Kelly, The Cynical Trainer. - In this episode we take a deep dive into why Mike hates exercise but it does it anyway & the psychology around exercise. Mike recently wrote and now delivers a continuing education course on this topic ' Why I Hate Exercise (But Do It Anyway) – The Psychology, Health & Fitness Professionals Need To Know.' We mention the course during the show and Mike is offering 20% to all listeners. Use the contac...
Jan 10, 2022•54 min
We are kicking off 2022 by welcoming Angelo Gingerelli to the show! - Gareth & Angelo take a deep dive into resistance training for endurance athletes and also discuss the fitness industry on a macro level. Angelo recently co-authored Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes Get Your Copy Here Connect with Angelo HERE - Angelo Gingerelli has been a strength and conditioning coach for two decades and has worked with youth, collegiate and professional athletes. Gingerelli’s ba...
Jan 03, 2022•51 min
Happy Holidays Everyone!! - This week Nicky & Gareth discuss some top tip to surviving and enjoying the holidays and also paly a fun Holiday version of 'Would You Rather'! - Thanks for all your support this past year, get ready for more of the same coming in 2022! - Click here to join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page - Find The Nock Academy Here: Website Register for your 7- Day Trial - The Nock Academy Social Media Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube - Want to start a podca...
Dec 20, 2021•23 min
Fitness Professionals, this is a MUST listen! This week Gareth & Nicky are joined by Natalie Lacombe. We have an amazing conversation about where the fitness industry is currently, where it is headed and what skills the modern Fit Pro's needs to be successful! - Following a successful career as a corporate executive in the health and fitness industry for two decades, Nathalie Lacombe now brings her drive and optimism to you! Nathalie is recognized in the industry for passionate leadership, o...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This week Gareth is joined by Christine Conti. We discuss Christine's fitness professional journey, marathons, triathlons and the adversity of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 30! We also get to hear a little about Christine's upcoming book launch - 'Split Second Courage' - Christine is an international fitness expert and motivational speaker/presenter. She is the owner of Conti Fitness & Wellness LLC., TFC Productions LLC, & co-host of the Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week Gareth is joined by Academy Member, Josh. Josh shares his journey through organized sports as a kid, through high school and finding the gym, while at University and the constant waves of motivation and consistency with exercise as an adult! We take a dive into healthy competition in sport, male body image issues and why many men are missing out on the power of Group based exercise! - Click here to join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page - Find The Nock Academy Here: W...
Nov 29, 2021•54 min
This week Nicky is joined by Christine Yanke. Christine shares her own personal story about PTSD, anxiety, grief and addiction after her husband was abruptly arrested! - Christine's trauma manifested itself in her physical body. No amount of stretching helped. Christine shares with Nicky how she took action by asking for help and doing the inner work! - Connect with Christine here: Website Facebook Instagram Get Christine's Book Here - Check out research stats for Yoga as part drug addiction reh...
Nov 22, 2021•56 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page HERE - This week Gareth is joined by Justin (JT) Tamsett. Gareth & JT discuss what the fitness industry could potentially look like post Covid 19, the hybrid fitness model, attracting new talent and heaps more! - JT is a Business Coach with a difference! As a former personal training business owner, single gym owner and multiple health club owner I empathize with the challenges all owners face. So my role if to ask the questions, provi...
Nov 15, 2021•48 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page HERE - This week Gareth & Nicky are joined by Jenna Longo. Jenna is the owner Life Long Wellness, Eating Psychology Coach & Wellness Coach! - Jenna talks about her work as an Eating Psychology Coach, covering eating habits, how it impacts our family and tips on how to shift mindset around these habits in our household and beyond! - Connect with Jenna here: Website Instagram - Find The Nock Academy Here: Website Register for your 7-...
Nov 08, 2021•45 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here - On the show this week Nicky is joined by Academy member, Bonnie! - In this episode Bonnie shares with Nicky her new found love for online fitness training and how she prioritizes fitness her life despite being a busy entrepreneur and professional. Lots of little gems in there regarding how you can start prioritizing fitness your physical and mental well being over everything else. - Connect with Bonnie here: Moxie Productions Snak T...
Nov 01, 2021•54 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here - On today's episode Gareth is joined by Brain Prendergast owner of High Five Health & Fitness and co-host of the 'Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone' podcast! - Gareth and Brain take a deep dive into masculinity within the fitness industry, self awareness and High Fives!! - Connect with Brain here: Website Podcast Website Instagram - Find The Nock Academy here: Website Register for your 7- Day Trial - Social Media Instagram TikTo...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - On this week's episode Gareth is joined by Academy member, Danielle. Danielle walks us through her fitness journey, finding 'fitness' as a teenager and how group based exercise and life experience helped re-shape the role of exercise in her life! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https...
Oct 18, 2021•56 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - On today's episode Nicky and Gareth discuss 'Fitness Fads'. Get ready for some reminiscing, some laughs and some interesting revelations! Ab cradle.. thigh master.. drumming.. vibrating belts.. and more! - As mentioned in the show head over to our Facebook page (link above) and please make suggestions of fitness fads that you would like us to review on part 2 of this fea...
Oct 11, 2021•24 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Today we bring you a BONUS episode! This episode was originally released on the Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone with Christine Conti & Brain Prendergast. Tune in and learn a little more about Gareth and his fitness journey! 'In this Gareth will take you on a journey from living “a pretty unhealthy lifestyle” as a child to becoming an entrepreneur in the fitness in...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week Nicky is joined by Beth Yarzab. This conversation takes a deep dive into body image stigma, weight assumptions and unconscious appearance biases within the world of fitness and beyond! - Bio: Beth Yarzab is a multi-certified fitness pro and the founder of Vitality Practice – an online, body positive fitness community. Beth helps women move in a way that feels s...
Oct 04, 2021•56 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week Nicky and Gareth are joined by Giles Bryant, Les Mills Ambassador! We discuss how the true magic happens in the fitness world when the 'gym floor' and the 'group fitness studio' come together - there is POWER in this cohesion, for both the individual and the business! We also take a dive into a relentless and open minded approach to achieving your own personal ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week Nicky is joined by Academy members Megan and Megan aka Burns. - Megan & Burns have been friends since childhood sharing their life journey finding exercise, relationships and kids. These two have been side by side forever and are now members of The Nock Academy where they continue to workout online together. - Nicky has an amazing conversation about how thi...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - LISTEN UP all fitness entrepreneurs and businesses, this one is for you!!! This week Gareth is joined by Sarah Pellegrino, the host of The Value Proposition Podcast, part of The Fitness Business Podcast family. We take deep dive into what is a Value Proposition , where do you start when creating yours and how it can make YOUR business EXPLODE! - Sarah Pellegrino is an ex...
Sep 13, 2021•55 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week Gareth and Nicky are joined by Academy Member, Nancy! - Nancy shares her story of growing up as an athlete, how this set her up for a return to her best physical shape and how we can better navigate the 'ageism' that often surrounds the world of fitness!! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Da...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week join Gareth and Nicky as they bust some common myths that circulate in the world of fitness! We discuss fat burning zones, stretching before your workouts, how diets work and loads more!!! - Many 'myths' are often just misinterpreted facts ad understand the root of the information is key to understanding and getting you on the right path to your goals! - Find T...
Aug 30, 2021•47 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week Gareth and Nicky are joined by Daniel Smith. Daniel is a fitness educator and founder of Only The Strong! The trio discuss fitness education, the business of fitness, how to become the best fitness professional you can be and have a whole load of laughs doing it!! - Connect with Daniel here: Website: https://www.thestrong.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - This week join Gareth and Nicky as they breakdown the Yoga and Pilates disciplines of exercise. What they are, who they are for, the benefits and also the similarities and differences between them! - #yoga #pilates #movement #exercise #core #stretching #breathing #meditation - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for ...
Aug 16, 2021•29 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - On this week's episode Academy member Kelly joins Gareth for an incredible chat! Kelly shares her fitness journey and how she came back stronger than ever after the birth of her 2 children! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=1&...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Join Nicky and Gareth as they wrap up the launch week of the show with a little game of 'Would You Rather' - Get to know a little bit more about the hosts of the show! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=1&k_id=1681917 Socia...
Aug 06, 2021•22 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Academy member Lindsey joins Gareth and shares her fitness story! Growing up without much interest in fitness and as a self described 'picky eater', Lindsey found a safe space at the gym and started to realize how good it made her feel!! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.we...
Aug 05, 2021•47 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Join Nicky and Gareth as they unpack this loaded question, which came from a Instagram Q & A, a few weeks back! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=1&k_id=1681917 Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenock...
Aug 04, 2021•16 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Gareth is joined by Academy member Liz. Liz walks us through her journey of weight lose, strength training, record breaking and being a role modal!! We are so proud of Liz her her amazing story, you don't want to miss this! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.c...
Aug 03, 2021•55 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Episode 1 is here! Join Nicky and Gareth as they discuss who they are, why the started The Nock Academy and this podcast! Everyone loves a genesis story! - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=1&k_id=1681917 Social Media Instag...
Aug 02, 2021•32 min
Join the Nock, Nock...Who's There? Podcast Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nocknockwhostherepodcastgroup/ - Podcast Launch August 1st!! - We cannot wait to bring you some amazing episodes and build this community! G & N - Find The Nock Academy here: Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ >>> Register for your 7- Day Trial Here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=1&k_id=1681917 Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenock...
Jul 12, 2021•3 min