Interview with my good friend- Aaron Corria who is the owner of Brotectors. Brotectors is a mental health awareness group of whom I am a proud ambassador for. This is part 2, I also interviewed brotectors over 1 year ago. Instagram: @brotectors Podcast: Brotectors Podcast DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The journey of brotectors since it was launched over 2 years ago. The dark days of Aaron’ depression, and how he overcame it. The importance of having strong social connections for your state ...
Feb 18, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas on the topic of intermittent fasting. This is a tool we both utilise most days of the week, and it has been a transformative learning curve for both of us. My Instagram: @Martinsilvafitness Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The dark side of fasting for fat loss. The benefits of intermittent fasting. The effects of intermittent fasting on metabolism and hormones. The kind of people who shouldn't practice intermittent fasting....
Feb 11, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Fitness expert and close friend- Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas and answer questions sent in from my podcast audience. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: What we recommend our clients to eat for breakfast. How to modify training and nutrition as we get older. The impact on health & hormones as we age. Why strength training & mobility is so important as we grow older. The ins and outs of supplements. Our personal experience with taking supplements for prolonged periods. Our recommendati...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Sal Di Stefano is a Co Host’ on one of the worlds leading health & fitness podcast’- Mind Pump Media. Sal has racked up over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry as a gym owner, gym manager & personal trainer. Mind Pump was the first ever podcast that I listened to over 3 years ago, they inspired me to start this podcast and have taught me most things I know about the science behind health & fitness. Sal’ knowledge is 2nd to none when it comes to training programming an...
Jan 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Throughout the course of episode 53, Andrew and I answer questions from my podcast fans. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The most effective ways to boost metabolism. The best forms of cardio for your joints, overall health and fat loss. The benefits Andrew and I have experienced taking cold showers daily, plus the scientific evidence of cold water immersion. Different types of fasting we have experienced. The power of daily movement and more. RATINGS &...
Jan 15, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 53
An information packed episode featuring my close friend and fitness expert Andrew Bond, we talk about Andrew' recent blog- Top tips on avoiding burnout in the new year and sticking to that "New Years Resolution". This episode is loaded with solid advice from Andrew and I to help you achieve your fitness/body goals in 2019. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Being realistic & patient, and the importance of small wins for achieving your fitness/body goals....
Jan 02, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Dr Jacobi is a naturopathic physician and also a gut health expert with over 20 years experience within the realm of gut health and digestive disorders. Nirala is also considered one of Australia’s leading experts in the treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a common cause of IBS. She frequently lectures nationally and internationally on this topic, plus Nirala is the Medical director and Naturopathic physician at Jacobi Natural Health Care and The Biome Clinic in Wilsons Cre...
Dec 21, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 51
DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: A quick round up of what I have learnt over 50 episodes. My top 5 tips for staying in shape over the xmas period. Detail on each tip and some funny talk. Online nutritional/training coaching that I am offering in the new year. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also...
Dec 16, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
I was fortunate enough to land an interview with Christina Rice who is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & gut health specialist. Christina is only 23 years old and throughout her life she battled with numerous health issues including leaky gut, major food intolerances, unbalanced hormones, depression & anxiety to name a few. For years Christina was shunted around by the medical system until she finally began to figure things out herself, she has now converted all of this suffering into...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48 of Optimise Your Body Podcast was my interview with The Competitive Edge Podcast . I had a conversation with 3 other Wbff Pro athletes- Robbie Frame , Alicia Gowans and Jared Hustler lots of awesome advice from us and some funny banter. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: My story and why I choose to enter the world of competing. Why you should focus on optimising your health in order to build an aesthetically pleasing physique. The dark side of the world of competing such as eating di...
Dec 03, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Ben Coomber is becoming a global phenomenon within the realm of Health, Fitness & Nutrition. Ben has the UK's #1 Health & Fitness Podcast Ben Coomber Radio , his own Online Nutrition Education Company- The BTN Academy and honest supplement brand- Awesome Supplements . All of this success was a result of ben transforming his own body and then becoming a Personal Trainer, he has now managed to transform thousands of people' lives across the globe. I was honoured to have Ben on the show bec...
Nov 14, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 47
DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Funny trash talk back and forth The definition of binge eating Tips for improving sleep quality The pros/cons of model life What to look for when hiring a Personal Trainer, plus more. Andrew Bond Instagram: @MrBondFitness RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also ple...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode 45 has landed and boy is this a good one, Ryan is the host of ' Order Of Man' podcast and his purpose is to help motivated and ambitious men become the best man they can be. Much like myself, Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and he has noticed that we are losing the meaning of manhood. Quoting from his website- "We’ve gone away from being strong, rugged, independent, and tough to a collection of wimpy, dependent, whiners." Ryan is ex military and a very successful man who h...
Oct 26, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
I recently took a trip back to my homeland- Wales, United Kingdom. This was the first time I had visited home in 18 months since I moved over to Sydney, Australia, and it made me realise how important it is to spend less time on social media and more time interacting with your nearest and dearest. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: The importance of appreciating your relationships with friends and family. My binge eating/drinking episodes whilst on holiday. How to stay in shape when you are on ho...
Oct 21, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 44
I had the opportunity to interview Elle Russ, who is a Writer, Health coach, and host of one of the worlds leading health/fitness podcasts- Primal Blueprint . Elle caught my attention after listening to her being interviewed on several other podcasts, she suffered from hypothyroidism (Under-active Thyroid) for many years, and after being shunted from pillar to post by the healthcare system, and suffering from depression, weight gain, and more, she decided to tackle her health issues by herself. ...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Are you really getting the most out of your workouts?? Trust me I have trained thousands of people from all walks of life, and most people have weak bum muscles and hamstrings, to build these areas effectively you need to have optimal form. A few minor changes to your mechanics when it comes to different types of deadlift' etc, can make a HUGE difference. I can pretty much guarantee that most people listening to this episode could improve their form. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: The importa...
Sep 30, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 42
I interview Liam O Brien who was lucky enough to survive the recent devastating earthquake in Indonesia, he and many others had to run for their lives when the earthquake hit. The quake was catastrophic, killing over 600 people and leaving over 400,000 people without jobs, homes, clean water etc. Unfortunately we don't here about these people who have had their lives ruined by this disaster. Liam' Facebook Donation Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1052924591498706/ DURING THIS EPISODE WE TA...
Sep 21, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Episode 40 of Optimise Your Body Podcast, is certainly one of my most favourite episodes to date. I interviewed Simon Hill who has his own very successful Podcast, which goes by the name of ‘ The Plant Proof Podcast ’. Simon’ eats purely a plant based diet since eliminating most animal produce from his diet, and he has never looked back. Throughout the course of this episode Simon shares his extensive knowledge on health & nutrition, he is currently studying a Masters degree in nutrition. It...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Throughout the duration of episode 39, fitness guru Andrew Bond and I chat about the sticky situations we have found ourselves in from binge drinking alcohol, we also go deep into the pros and cons of consuming alcohol in terms of your overall health and life balance. We then exchange views on how we define success, the importance of defining purpose in your life, our daily rituals which we implement to keep our brain healthy, and more!!! IF YOU LIKE THIS PODCAST PLEASE GIVE ME A RATING AND REVI...
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
It was great to team up with my partner in crime, and fitness expert @Mrbondfitness , we express our viewpoint on NEAT (Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is the calories you are burning whilst you are unaware of it ie cleaning the house. Also weighing scales and how they could be your best friend or your worst enemy, plus lots more exciting fitness & nutrition bombs. If you like this episode, PLEASE GIVE ME A RATING AND REVIEW on itunes. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness Email:M...
Aug 17, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 38
I was fortunate enough to land an interview with the highest capped, ex Sydney Roosters Rugby League Superstar Anthony Minichiello. Anthony has made the transition from one of the best rugby league players Australia has ever produced, to owner of Minifit which is focused on developing and educating young kids on sports, health & fitness. Throughout the course of Episode 38, we discuss lots of things including Anthonys hardships as a top level athlete in terms of the major back injury he had ...
Aug 09, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Gerry has literally transformed his life, he was weighing 260kg and morbidly obese before he made the decision the take action because he was quite literally knocking on deaths door. Almost 2 years later, he now weighs over 100kg less and is so much happier and healthier as a result of changing his lifestyle, developing more will power, lifting weights consistently etc. This episode is really inspiring and gerry delivers some fantastic tips for anyone who needs to switch their mindset and achiev...
Jul 30, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
I interview Tim Wright, owner of 'The Wright Physio' in Sydney Australia. Tim is an expert within his field and has lots of years of experience under his belt as physiotherapist, he has treated professional athletes and thousands of people from all walks of life. Throughout the course of episode 35, Tim drops some major knowledge bombs in terms of what you should do if you are experiencing lower back pain, how to improve your posture, how essential squats and deadlifts are, and much more! You wi...
Jul 20, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 35
There is still a whole lot of stigma attached, when it comes to men speaking out about any mental health issues they are experiencing, ie depression, suicidal thoughts etc. Sam Webb is the owner of Livinorg which is a mental health awareness group designed to help other people realise that they are not alone, and that with the right support they can get through it. Unfortunately Sam' very close friend committed suicide back in 2013, on the same night he opened up and told Sam about his depressio...
Jul 13, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Why is it people seem to fail time and time again when it comes to following a diet plan? 95% of people do not succeed long term when it comes to following diet plans and liquid diets such as Herbalife. During the duration of episode 33 I also explain why it is vital to track your calorie/macronutrient intake at some point whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or all of the above. Throughout the course of this episode or also iterate how I have failed so many people by giving them d...
Jul 08, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Throughout the course of episode 32, I talk about how showing gratitude daily has transformed my life for the better. Time and time again studies have shown that your overall happiness will increase drastically if you show gratitude and do good things for other people. I also talk about how much of a game changer the book '59 seconds' has been for me in terms of talking a minute or 2 each day to write down some things I am grateful for. This episode is a must listen if you want to develop a mean...
Jun 29, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
My friend Ruben most likely compiled the best questions ever for this episode, I drop knowledge bombs on pretty much everything in terms of health/fitness & nutrition. Also we have some fun and entertain as well as educate you on this one. Also I go deep into the psychological drivers behind me achieving my Professional status as a fitness model competitor, and also the dark side of the bodybuilding world when it comes to eating disorders, insecurities and body image issues. This episode is ...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
So as requested by my instagram followers, an episode on which foods/substances to consume before you have sex for the ultimate performance. I also delve deeper into stress and how that is the only thing which will kill my sex drive, also tips on how to manage strength and the importance of red wine before sexy time. One of my more entertaining podcast episodes but also really informative. Follow me on instagram: @MartinSilvaFitnessIf you like this podcast, please give me a 5 star rating and rev...
Jun 09, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
During episode 29 I talk about the benefits of saturated fat and fats in general for health, weight loss and building muscle. The problem is a lot of people still think saturated fat and cholesterol is bad but it is refined sugar which is playing the big part in our current epidemic of bad health such as coronary heart disease. This episode will help you make the right choices with your food intake. Please give me a 5 star rating and review on itunes!
Jun 02, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 29
I literally cover everything you need to know in regards to building your booty throughout the course of episode 28. Also I have some fun on this one so you should find some of it entertaining! Plus I skim over a few other facts such as be wary of the people your follow on social media, tips for building a bigger chest and more!! Click the webpage link to check out my 'build your best body' training program.Follow me on instagram: @MartinSilvaFitness
May 22, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
