Entering into training or sport can be daunting, and many can overdo it very quickly, fail to nourish their bodies or not get the right stimulus. How you or your child’s journey begins can set you up for success - or failure. Learn where to start, how to get the most from your efforts and what some common mistakes are. Follow us @rebuildhealthandfitness on Instagram Check the YouTube channel too. And don't forget, you can get 10% off LSKD with the code REBUILD at checkout....
Mar 14, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 34
How should you diet? Where to start? If you're considering starting your journey around nutrition and looking for results, this podcast can help. How and where you begin can make life easier (or more difficult) depending on the strategies you have in place. This episode explores how you can set yourself up for success, it gives you equations and starting points no matter how unsure you feel, or how little you think you know about. As promised, here are some formulas we mention in the pod. I...
Mar 07, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 33
"What gets measured gets managed." There's an easy way to get better results - Being objective and quantifying what's next. This episode we discuss the benefits of tracking data and how it can help you in training and nutrition and in every day life. Follow us @rebuildhealthandfitness on Instagram Check the YouTube channel too. And don't forget, you can get 10% off LSKD with the code REBUILD at checkout....
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Hypertension is rarely talked about in the fitness industry, but is one of the most dangerous conditions for people lifting. Zoe Knight and Luke Leaman aka The Muscle Nerds coach coaches, and have worked extensively with the general public, coaches, trainers and athletes to optimise their health and performance. Another episode with so much education that you can action. Hopefully you’ve already enjoyed part one, this next chapter discusses hypertension, how your blood pressure can affect your t...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The Muscle Nerds aka Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight have built a globally recognised brand based around education and coaching in the fitness industry. The coaches of coaches, they’re as passionate as they are knowledgeable and are bridging the gap between general population clients and elite athletes; all trying to improve their health and wellbeing. This episode was so epic, we've split it into two so you can enjoy the multitude of topics surrounding health, fitness, training and nutrition. P...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 30
No body is bullet proof, and how you respond to an injury can set you up for a fast recovery or ongoing pain if you don't approach it right. We speak to Rebuild Health and Fitness physiotherapist, Louis Savill about how to manage pain and injuries when they first occur and in the long term. Whether you're an elite athlete who's hurt themselves in a game, or a person managing a longterm back injury, you can improve your situation. Louis works with many clients on getting back to sp...
Feb 07, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Coronavirus case numbers are exploding around the world, and Australia is no exception. And regardless of whether you're vaccinated or not, the virus can cause issues for you when returning to training. We've seen many of our members and people around the world struggle with the return to the gym, they're happy to be out of isolation but some have gone too hard, too fast, resulting in setting them back weeks. Don't let that be you. The science is becoming quite clear on this ...
Jan 31, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
He’s run 30 marathons in 30 days, been featured on the world’s tallest tower (Burj Khalifa) and ran 200km on a 400m track over 24 hours (to name a few of his endeavours). Marcus Smith is a remarkable human and he’s inspiring people by the masses. An accident gave him a broken shoulder, seven ribs and punctured his left lung. It also taught him invaluable lesson and speaks of his determination, to never give up. “For three hours I was fighting [for my life]. It taught me to remain present, stay f...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 27
What does success look like to you when thinking about your health? The picture you imagine for that journey is rarely what it turns out to be. Progress and success are not linear, and it's not a simple journey from A to B. Finding success is something you have to do for yourself, and a path you need to take on your own. Whether you're looking to make gains, drop body fat or establish balance, there's a journey you need to take, and ways you can make it easier for yourself. Get 20...
Jan 17, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
You've done the dieting thing over and over, tried eliminating foods, cutting calories, meal plans, eating only certain food groups and none if it has worked. WHY? You ask. This podcast can probably answer a few of those questions. This week, we talk about how you can make your dieting more successful in 2022 - quick steps for success, what you can do to make life easier during dieting and how to reframe your mentality around dieting. As James mentioned, here are the questions for reflectio...
Jan 10, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It’s the new year, and you’re probably considering signing up to a gym, personal trainer, nutrition program, or perhaps signing on to some kind of eight-week challenge. But with all the trainers, programs and challenges out there, how do you decide which ones are legit and which ones are full of shit? This episode, our coaches outline some of the red flags that will give away a trainer or how to see if coaches are really qualified to get you to where you want to be. Red flags include quick and e...
Jan 03, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 24
It’s the bi-annual Rebuild Health and Fitness podcast ASK US ANYTHING. Questions from how you get to the next level of fitness, to whether James or Sean has more gainz, or how to get out of your own head when lifting - it’s all here. Every six months we take to the Rebuild community to crowdsource questions and do our best to answer them, and you may just learn a thing or two. If you have a burning question about health and fitness (or the coaches) make sure to follow us on Instagram @RebuildHea...
Dec 27, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 23
It's that time of year, to look ahead to the new one, and plan, prepare and set goals. Typically people go into the new year full of motivation, but quickly the goals peter out. How do you avoid that? There are simple ways to increase your chances of success - easy ways to ensure you're getting to where you want to be. And now's the time to be thinking ahead, preparing to hit those goals. You can do it, and it's not as hard as you may think. Tell us what your goals are for 20...
Dec 20, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Jared Powell is a senior physiotherapist and PHD candidate at Bond University, a business owner, health educator and is better known on social media as the Shoulder Physio, where he shares his knowledge and humour about health and physiotherapy with his 50k+ followers. On this episode, we discuss with Jared some common physiology myths, hear his thoughts on the industry as a whole and learn more the psychology and science behind pain and management of it. Jared is passionate, articulate and voca...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
SURVIVING SILLY SEASON. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a stressful one for many people, scared they will lose all they have worked for. And we are here to tell you, it’s a time to enjoy yourself. Nothing you can do in these next weeks will hijack your results completely. But we can also offer some quick tips to help you feel stronger, happier and more resilient throughout this time. You have permission to enjoy the food, the drink, the merriment. So listen to this to fee...
Dec 06, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 20
A professional boxer, ANBF champion, WBF Asia-Pacific champ, IBF Pan-Pacific champion and 2020 ANBF Fighter of the year, as well of being a father of two boys, Banging Benny Kite is gearing up for a redemption fight this weekend. The number two welter weight in Australia was on a winning streak until he lost in a decision to Andrew Hunt. This weekend, he takes to the ring to fight him again, and is planning on making sure the Aus welterweight championship belt is his. We hit the road and visited...
Nov 29, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Kate Gordon is well known in the CrossFit world for her zero-bullshit approach to health and training. She's made mistakes she's open about - from low-calorie diets and losing her period, to setting goals too small for herself. On this episode, we talk to Kate about her journey to the CrossFit Games, establishing an unbreakable mindset and approaching health in a holistic way. We also discuss the ramifications of training for women, the effects of losing a period - and the importance o...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In the right circumstances, stress can be a good thing. It’s what mobilises us, what helps us adapt and grow. But ongoing, and in the wrong circumstances, it can wreak havoc on your body and function - causing damage and setbacks. So how do you overcome it? What can be done to combat high levels of stress that we so often see in today’s society? If you’re under large amounts of stress at work, home or otherwise, tune in to hear the science behind the stress impacts, and coping mechanisms to aid ...
Nov 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
What does it take to become an elite athlete? What are some struggles with mindset and how do we overcome them on the field or in a sporting competition? This week, we speak to sports psychologist, Rachel Jones about the art of mental toughness, how to best perform under pressure and optimise your mentality in sporting scenarios. Rachel has a background in sport and exercise science, and has held roles in strength and conditioning, athlete welfare, tactical training and sports rehabilitation ass...
Nov 08, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Tracking calories or macros can be tough. It's a great tool for fat loss and weight goals but it can also be a challenge. This week, we discuss the tools you can use instead of tracking to reach your results, from the low hanging fruit to the more complex methods. The principle of weight loss is being in a caloric deficit - so how can you achieve that without having to enter every bite of food and sip of drink into a tracker? It's easier than you think. Follow us @rebuildhealthandfitne...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
What's the difference between mental health and mental illness? At what point does struggling with your mindset cross into a battle with mental health? Five years ago, Ed Armstrong reached breaking point. He says eight years of challenges culminated in his 'dark day'. He's now outspoken about mental health and the importance of mental resilience. This week, we speak to Ed about self-compassion, mental health battles, the societal perceptions of seeing a psychologist for men a...
Oct 25, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Do we all have the same 24 hours in a day? Everyone considers themselves quite busy. It's often an excuse we have heard on repeat over the years; we're 'too busy' or ‘I didn’t have time’ While it's often true - when you have work, children, partners, chores, socialising and the like to prioritise, there are some simple factors that can help set you up for success when looking to get more hours in your day. This week on the podcast, Sean and James talk about the methods f...
Oct 18, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
He's an international cricket star, who played for South Africa and Australia, with a combined 149 caps for his countries in the game, as well as a commentator, umpire for the T20, first grade coach and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. He is also the only retired professional batsman in the world who has never been batted out for a duck. Kepler Wessels is a remarkable human and athlete, and this week on the Rebuild Health and Fitness podcast, the boys speak to him about how he got his ...
Oct 11, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Everyone wants a good looking body - but should you begin? Is it better to focus on building muscle or dropping weight first? It can be overwhelming to know where to start on your health journey, or even when you're part-way through. This week on the podcast, James and Sean discuss which should be your first focus and why - whether shedding some body fat will help you reach your goals faster, or whether looking to increase muscle mass is the way to go. It's not as simple as one or the ...
Oct 02, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
There's no such thing as a perfect day, week, month. Every day something is going to pop up to disrupt your health goals, and as we edge towards silly season, events are going to be even more common. So when you're presented with unavoidable issues, how do you limit the damage - how do you make the bad a little less worse? It sounds funny, but it's a phrase we preach often at Rebuild. Don't go without, don't lose balance in your life, but try for little wins, better habi...
Sep 27, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 12
He broke the world record for the longest plank with a staggering nine hours, 30 minutes and one second, all while living with a chronic pain disorder. Imagine having a lighter, held up to your arm constantly, with the flames licking your skin for days. That’s the feeling that Daniel Scali experiences through his chronic regional pain syndrome (which he was diagnosed with after breaking his arm at 12 years old) and it's a disorder that he battles with daily. It's also what drove him to...
Sep 20, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Matt Hampton is a strong man. Earlier this year, he was looking to break the Australian bench press record. He is also a personal trainer and coach, and has some unique insight into performance enhancing drugs, body building and nutrition. Matt was well on track, as he surpassed 220kg, the record is 242.5kg. He was training and pushing to reach the goal, when a debilitating injury during a bench press saw him not only tear his pectoral muscle from the bone, but also ripped it in half. This week ...
Sep 13, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We’ve seen it time and time again, people trying to smash themselves in the gym to compensate for over-doing it on calories. And it’s not going to get you the results you want. Training twice a day or thinking that your one hour at the gym daily is going to offset you ingesting hundreds of extra calories is wrong, but there are ways you can limit damage. The answer is not as simple as ‘no you can’t’ there’s more to this issue than meets the eye. This week we discuss people who can out train diet...
Sep 06, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
If you’re looking to train and see results, but are constantly reaching for the wine, you need to listen to this podcast. Coaches Sean and James enjoy a drink as much as anyone, but as we all know, alcohol isn’t good for you. But what actually happens when you drink? In this episode, Sean and James discuss how bodies process alcohol, how it affects your health, and some small steps you can take to minimise the damage of drinking if you’re working on health goals. Whether you’re reaching for beer...
Aug 30, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
What's the worst injury you've ever had? How do you empathise with clients with body image issues? If you were a superhero, who would you be? We've flipped things on their head this week, and our resident media expert and journalist, Cait is interviewing the boys. This week's episode is everything you've ever wanted to know about Sean and James. We talk about empathy with clients and relating to confidence issues, as well as how the boys get enough sleep as parents of yo...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
