Fahima Falaknaz talks to the half time show about the barriers she had to break to become the first Emirati female boxer. From wearing a Hijab to convincing her family to follow her heart to become the first she has achieved incredible things already. From athlete to coach we talk about how important Fahimas message is for the female youth athletes out there and where you can stay up to date with all her news. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on ...
Jun 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 132
With the Premier League resuming following the Cover 19 break sports contracts have expired-What would you do as an athlete? would you continue to play until the season ends and then settle your contract or refuse to play incase playing might resort to injuries ,hindering your potential move to a “bigger” club. We also take a look at the rise of Phill Foden at Manchester City and how he has learnt from some of the best players and coaches. With 1829 players tested we take a look at how the Premi...
Jun 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 131
Coach scenario : what would you do if you were a coach in Robert Drysdales position following the UFC fight between ROHSKOV V Hubbard? Rohskov wanted his coach to call the fight because he had nothing left but the coach insisted for him to continue. Was he right to do so? what would you have done? we discuss on the show. The UAE FA decides to cancel the remainder fo the season without rewarding Shabab Al Ahli the league- Were they right in doing so? We also discuss the mental wellness pillars wh...
Jun 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 130
UAE Muay Thai champion and black belt Haitham Al Zarouni discusses his different roles as a Referee, a coach and an athlete. He also talks about his journey from Sharjah to the world stage and how he keeps his community close by. From how he resets his mindset to managing expectations post-Covid 19 as he breaks it down for us. Find out how one of the very few active champions stops himself from coaching while refereeing competitions. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio ...
Jun 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 129
The Premier League is back and we discuss where it left us before Covid 19-100 days ago. We also take a look at where it s with all the rules,injuries and clubs ready to kick off tonight. Who will finish in the top 5 and will City be banned from Champions League football?
Jun 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 128
Stormzy bumps into a friend at a South London gym and talks about making a positive impact on the community. We discuss how that story came up and how he’s leading by example in the industry. We also discuss the chat between Prince William and the Arsenal football team as they cover mental health and the importance of sports coming back. In the final Segment we talk about planning as a coach and why some coaches take offense when questioned about recording date in a session. Listen to #Pulse95Ra...
Jun 16, 2020•27 min•Ep. 127
The debate continues between Brazilian Ronaldo and Thierry Henry of france as we take a look at three different angles. Who would you like to build your team around as a coach? Who would you like to play along side? Who is the greatest striker of all time? We also take a look at the first UAE based fighter Mounir Lazeez - The sniper who is set to fight Abdul razor Hassan at UFC Fight Island in July. Very excited about his debut in the UFC and will this open the door for more UAE fighters ? Liste...
Jun 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 126
We take a look at the UAE mens football national team who featured in the World Cup 1990. We also look at how the current national team and what is required to qualify for the next major tournament. La Liga is back but who will win the league with 27 games played, 2 points difference and all the big players returning from injuries? We also celebrate National Cancer Survivors day in the UAE celebrating the lessons we learn from. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00...
Jun 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 125
The topic of the day is based on a real life scenario I went through as a coach which the listeners engage with me on what they would do in the scenario under the circumstances. Cristiano Ronaldo earns a lot of money in the current market but how does his social media earnings compare to his salary from Juventus? UFC Island might have been revealed by one of the fighters and its closer thank you think-find out where UFC fight island might be… Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on yo...
Jun 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 124
How does an onion relate to emotional fitness? we take a look at the metaphor that has compared an onion to the way we see and feel things in 2020. A lot has been made of racism in society with the George Floyd matter escalating globally but which Sports Icon faced this and more during his time. Mohamed Ali is being celebrated on the show for the manner in which he handled his generation. Does a coach need to look a certain way to be recognized or even acknowledged in the health and fitness indu...
Jun 07, 2020•28 min•Ep. 123
Topic of the day is following the George Flloyd tragedy- Are we doing enough in Sport to highlight the issues we have in society? Are Fifa behind it when they punish the players by issuing a yellow card? we discuss how sport can use the platform and what Lewis Hamilton had to say about the matter following his recent post. We also celebrate the Rocky series by going over his legendary character with quotes. Sharjah hold a global Karate webinar hosting the best in the business for the young gener...
Jun 04, 2020•27 min•Ep. 122
With the UAE slowly starting to open up Are we ready to return back to routine? what is stopping us? for those that have returned how has it felt? we cover all the emotions we are going through as things start to resume. We are also taking a look at the sports currently active and what role fear plays in the athletes performances. Do fans really have such a significant role in the outcome of matches? When will the Arabian Gulf league resume and how will Covid 19 effect the players nutrtion, trai...
Jun 01, 2020•23 min•Ep. 121
The Premier league is back officially and the date is set for the EPL to resume! We discuss how the league will conclude! who will finish in the champions league positions and will it be the same? we also talk about how it will feel to be back to gyms, beaches and outdoor activities? We also salute the real heroes and people we should be looking up to following recent events and a look ahead to the following week at the pulse 95 radio studios. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on y...
May 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 120
Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com Sport is back but what are the phases the sports world are taking to bring it back to your screens. We take a look at how the premier league is planning its comeback,how the germans have done it and how life will be with empty stadiums. UFC President Dana White is the first man to bring sports back to our screens but was it a risk even without fans? We also reflect on our chall...
May 27, 2020•19 min•Ep. 119
Maria Khan takes over the half time show and discusses her career as an elite athlete in the US College soccer league. She also breaks down how being a number 2 in her earlier years helped her develop as a key player today in soccer. From Pro player to making a difference for her national team Maria now plays for the Pakistan international soccer team. Her goals have opened eyes to alot of aspiring players who may have been under the stigma that women should not compete in the Middle East. Liste...
Apr 22, 2020•31 min•Ep. 118
Gilbert Garcia joins the half time show to share his experience on the direction the fitness industry is heading. with over 2 decades of experience Gilbert has seen many changes. Despite the changes he has always stuck to the principles when programming. He shares with his the Pros and Cons during the pandemic Covid 19 situation and how to move forward in a safe and healthy way. We also put him through the fire round to get to know his views better on health and fitness. Listen to #Pulse95Radio ...
Apr 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 117
Ishtar Azzawi returns to the half time show following a fantastic first show last year. On this show we discuss body shaming and how the pressure to look a certain way taught her a lot about aesthetics v performance. How skinny didn’t necessarily mean she was at her healthiest in jiujitsu and how adding weight helped her performance mentally and physically. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ********************...
Apr 18, 2020•24 min•Ep. 116
Managing stress and anxiety can be challenging when you are working from home. My guest on the show Tom Otton doesn’t only manage his nutrition, training and schedule, he’s also responsible for Create Media- the digital marketing company. On the show we discuss mindset, fueling the brain and managing Covid 19 home lockdown. We also put him through the fire round as he shares his views on health and wellbeing topics. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or onli...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 115
We kick of the show with your top 10 athletes ever in the history of sport. A very difficult one to decide and one which I’m sure will have alot of debate. From Ali to Jordan we discuss why these greats deserved to be in the conversation. We also take a look at Ronda Rousey and her career in mixed martial arts following her recent spell at the WWE. Her love/hate relationship has put a shadow on her career despite being inducted in the hall of fame-striking debate is she the most dominant female ...
Apr 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 114
Following a recent poll we set on our instagram page was asking the Half time show listeners what they wanted to hear more about during Home isolation. Managing Anxiety and home isolation during home quarantine was the most common response . So I based the show on what the people wanted and drew up Mindset, Physical initiatives and a sports review on Sunderland Til I die on Netflix. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radi...
Apr 11, 2020•23 min•Ep. 113
Pro boxing coach John Tiftik talks to the half time show about surviving the Corona virus and how he managed to handle everything that came with it. The pressures of battling the virus with an 18 month old baby and wife at home was amongst his challenges. His message is clear, precise and a very insightful interview. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.co...
Apr 08, 2020•24 min•Ep. 112
Khabib Nurmagomedov Speaks publicly about his current situation ahead of UFC 249. However, it still sounds like he wants to find but with so much uncertainty will he before Ramadan? Athletes are expected to do their part for the economy? We take a look at what some athletes and clubs are doing to help with Covid 19. Seeing as the Half time show is brought to you live from Home -What would you like to hear more of on the show? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 F...
Apr 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 111
Azam Khan passes away at 95 years old following his batter with the Corona Virus. However many will celebrate his life and the khan legacy in squash. We talk about the positive impact him and Hashim had on the world of squash and how their spirit lives in. With the world of sport on lock-UFC 249s headline match Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson may be called off due to Khabib being stuck in Russia. We discuss Dana whites position and how he plans to make it happen. We also talk about the Bel...
Apr 01, 2020•17 min•Ep. 110
With the current lockdown and everyone forced to do everything at home could Rocky be just as relevant as he was 44 years ago. On the show we discuss the positives from the latest pandemic situation and how Rocky brought the family together at a time where motivation, persistance and love is required around the world. Staying on the positives we also discuss mindfullness, meditation, music, breath work and much more is good to add to the toolbox. Finally we discuss how an idea from Pulse 95 radi...
Mar 30, 2020•20 min•Ep. 109
With Self isolation and social distancing become the new Norm in this episode we take a look at ways to make the most of Covid 19 lockdown. What are we doing to make the most of the current situation? training? nutrition? family time? reading? meditation? On the show we discuss the above with sports taking a break are we being productive? Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on S...
Mar 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 108
Nour Kader joins us on the half time show to discuss how vital strengthening the immune system is during Covid 19. Some great bites of nutrition information and ways to stay on top of our nutrition plans. We also discuss breath work, emotional stress and hormones which play a significant role in functioning the right way in todays world. Finally we put Nour through the Fire round where we get her opinion on current trending topics in health and wellness. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tun...
Mar 25, 2020•40 min•Ep. 107
Brian Keane joins the half time show to discuss his third book in the making and how he uses fear to motivate himself. He also discusses the fitness mindset behind a lot of his success and how he has used Covid 19 to be productive in other areas. Having put his ultra endurance events on hold-he gives us the exclusive on whats next for him in 2020 and we put him through the fire round! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95ra...
Mar 23, 2020•35 min•Ep. 106
Derek Pabi changes lives by giving opportunities for offenders, people recovering & those that wish to make a difference in today health and fitness industry. Mental fitness, schooling and education are all on the menu for Derek who discusses real life cases in the industry. We also put him through the Fire Round!!! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook...
Mar 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 105
Dr Perry Nickelston joins the half time show for an incredible show where he discusses the lymphatic system, the role it plays and how it effects the whole body. He also talks to us about fueling the mind, the body and soul. With over 25 years of experience he discusses how its vital to utilize the brain the right way with the hysteria of the Corona Virus. Theres a lot of nuggets on his practice and how to supplement the right way. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (9...
Mar 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 104
Lara Fawzy discusses her journey in Muai Thai, the injury that could of ended her fighting career and what she plans next. Mindset, breaking culture barriers and inspiring the new generation of women to compete. We also put her through the fire round to get to know her better! Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95rad...
Mar 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 103
