Fasting is nothing new to many of us as it has been used my humans for multiple reasons and literally for centuries. Dry fasting however is perhaps not the most common form as we are always educated that without water we will simply perish in a few days! This weeks guest Trevor has found great healing and the ability to unlock new levels of himself through dry fasting as he shares his story in this show! Please listen carefully to what Trevor says and the warnings he gives and do not just stop d...
Jul 07, 2021•49 min•Ep. 710
InnerFight Endurance UK is up and running and this week we catch up with Lee Bradbury the man that is making it all happen over there and also has some pretty epic challenges to share with us all! In 2019 we set a goal to have InnerFight endurance in 3 countries by 2022. Setting up InnerFight Endurance UK takes us 66% of the way there. We will be serving UK based clients for all of their endurance goals, growing our global community and serving local communities in the UK. Having spent some time...
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 709
Meaghan B Murphy is an author, editor, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert and influencer, a home-hack master and certified trainer. Meaghan was recently named Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day (the #1 selling magazine on newsstands), charged with energizing the brand across print and digital. She recently released her book "Your fully charged life" which is essentially a toolkit based on raw life experiences which she has had a number of. In this podcast I ask her questions that hit al...
Jun 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 708
"Stainable Education" is this weeks topic as we are joined by the principle Brett Girven of The Arbor School an Ecological School in Dubai based on the national curriculum for England. We talk all things from learning in a "bio dome" to how InnerFight are partnering with this amazing school to better serve both our communities. The Arbor School is an exciting, dynamic and forward-thinking school that prepares young people for a rapidly changing world, nurturing a core belief in environmental min...
Jun 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 707
From middle aged Mum to Online Mind, Body Transformation Coach and Podcast host, Natasha helps Menopausal Mums, take the first step towards a healthier & happier life by reclaiming their confidence, rediscovering their self-worth and regaining their SASSY. #SculptAStrongerSexierYou. Imagine googling "am I too old to be a personal trainer / fitness coach" at the age of 45 as you search for a career change and a new lease of life. Well in this show Natasha tells us how she did that which leads...
Jun 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 706
Like it or don't, CrossFit has had a huge impact on the global fitness community over the last 20 years. Some have made a living from it by being an athlete, some have made a business from it. Lives have been changed and new limits have been set. At the same time some have been injured beyond repair and just 12 months ago we saw the founder of CrossFit involved in all sorts of strange controversy which saw him step down from his post. So what's the deal? What's the effect? That's what we discuss...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 705
What is good leadership? How important is "culture" in our lives today? Are we all made to be part of a team? We attack these and many other great questions in todays show with Jamy Bechler. Jamy Bechler is the host of the "Success is a Choice" podcast and author of three books, including "The Bus Trip". He spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school AD. Bechler now works with high-level corporations and sports teams helping them maximize their potential in the area of leadershi...
May 25, 2021•53 min•Ep. 704
Whilst the world may know of the UAE for all the amazing buildings and the incredible pace at which the country has grown there are still a number of hidden natural secrets here. In this show we chat about places to get out and enjoy the natural parts of this awesome country.
May 19, 2021•35 min•Ep. 703
How much water should I be drinking? Do I need sports drinks? Is urine colour a true reflection of my hydration levels? As summer approaches and the mercury rises we find out from Precision Hydration founder Andy Blow the answers to these questions and many others in this weeks show. Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Ben...
May 12, 2021•46 min•Ep. 702
Val d’Aran by UTMB® is the new mountain running event in Val d’Aran, the essence of the Pyrenees. The first edition will be held next July 9th, 10th and 11th, 2021. This event is part of the international UTMB® labelled events, incorporated into the Ultra-Trail® World Tour’s circuit. In this show Marcus, Rob and Ivana talk about the race, the challenges they see coming up, how people can prepare and what they are expecting for themselves as they prepare for it. For more details: https://www.aran...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 701
7 Emirates, 7 days and 700 kilometers, what a great set of numbers. Those are the numbers that made up Sean Burgess's latest challenge as he completed the width of the UAE on foot! What better person, what better story to mark our 700th episode of the Innerfight podcast! To top it all off in completing this challenge Sean sets a Guiness world record. We have a great chat with him in this show as he really makes us believe that anything is possible as he explains his unique mindset and approach t...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 700
Yasmine Salaam is a mother of 3, has called Dubai home for most of her life and is on a missions to run every single street of Dubai......2 years in she has covered 40%! She was not a natural born runner, quite the opposite she explains to us as she was more of an academic in her earlier years, something she continues to pursue now as she reads extensively and also loves to write. But running caught her attention several years ago and it has occupied her mind and life in various ways since. Yasm...
Apr 20, 2021•50 min•Ep. 699
Sport in any form should not only be for those of a particular age should it? That's why Matt has joined our team, to not only coach adults but also to develop juniors. Matt comes from an incredible sporting background of being involved in both playing and the coaching of top level football. He has spent the last 4 years developing junior endurance athletes in the UAE as well as pursuing his endurance aspirations at the highest level. In this show we chat all about juniors in sport, the do's the...
Apr 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 698
Paul Dillon is the Director and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) and he is passionate about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information. In this show we talk all things drugs, alcohol and addiction, the impact of COVID on addictions and how we can help others and ourselves. Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) aims to provide education and training expertise as well as high quality res...
Apr 07, 2021•46 min•Ep. 697
"What are you training for?" is a common questions we hear and many people have many different answers, many don't have an answer at all! Are we not all "training for life" to live better, to wake up each morning with the ability to say, "yes today I am living!" That's what this weeks show is all about as we break down physical, mental and emotional training, talk about setting goals based around sustainability, fun, aesthetics and living. Enjoy the show! Marcus...
Mar 31, 2021•25 min•Ep. 696
If you are a regular listener to the show you will recall the interview I did with Corey Phillpott back in November in episode 677 where Corey told us he was going to pull a 1.6ton car 42.2km in March this year! Well when he said it to me and I saw the look in his eyes on the call I knew he would do it. In this show he shares the experience with us, the underlying motivation and all the feelings and emotion of setting a new world record. All this from a 23 year old. Mind blowing what his future ...
Mar 24, 2021•51 min•Ep. 695
Technology is changing us in many ways, it's bringing us a whole load of benefits but at the same time a whole load of distractions and is like a bad addiction to many. How can we manage it better, use it to our advantage and cut our addictions? Two things gave me the idea for recording this show. Firstly last weeks show with Brian Bogert and secondly was reading Satya Nadellas book "Hit Refresh" Yes we are in a very technologically advanced world, yes there are benefits, yes there are draw back...
Mar 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 694
When he was just seven years old, his left arm was detached in a vehicle accident. Throughout his childhood people often asked, “What happened to your arm?” They expected a sports injury or playground mishap—not the raw, painful truth that a truck tore it off. But instead of succumbing to suffering because of the injury, Brian fully recovered and flourished with a reattached arm, thanks to his persistent and proactive focus. He learned early how to move beyond what happened to him by creating an...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 693
Everyone is talking about morning rituals and routines which are important but how often do we hear people asking out our evening rituals? Aren't the things that we do in the closing hours of the day as important because they impact our sleep which in turn impacts our readiness to carry out our morning rituals and have a great day?
Mar 03, 2021•41 min•Ep. 692
Brian's journey of helping people create transformational change in their lives began at the age of 14. As a result of experiencing significant emotional pain throughout childhood, a desire was kindled to understand the human psyche and uncover the keys to unlocking a person's inner power. Brian earned his degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, taking particular interest in neuroscience, psycho-pathology, clinical psychology, and the principles of peak performance. Just a few shor...
Feb 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 691
Think about 30 years ago (if you were around) and what was a "fitness coach" back then? What was their role for you as a gym goer and also what was their role in society. Then fast forward to today, are your expectations the same? Do they deliver the same. Interesting huh? Well thats what I talk all about in todays show. From mum teaching aerobics on a squash court to various parts of my job and the industry as it is these days and the huge impact the last 12 months has had on it. Hope you enjoy...
Feb 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 690
Annika Naidoo is back on the show for the second time as we talk ebooks, compartmentalizing life, having a monthly board meeting with your partner and all the positives that have come from COVID! Some of you may remember Annika from show 612 almost a year ago now where we spoke a lot about "Yoga for the athlete." Today we continue that conversation and it was great to learn that Annika has in fact written 4 ebooks since we last chatted 3 of them focussed on her yoga practice. She also shares wit...
Feb 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 689
At the end of 2020 there was a resounding message on many platforms that the bad that was of 2020 was just going to disappear as the click struck midnight on 31/12. Well I would also love to buy into that fantasy but I think a bit of reality needs to come to the party here. Yes 2021 can be better and we certainly hope that it will be better but please folks stay cool and watch out for those false summits. In this weeks show we talk about how to manage false summits and stay motivated although th...
Feb 04, 2021•35 min•Ep. 688
Cultural norms and traditions shape us to a large extent but are they holding us back? Are they stopping us from being the real us? Are they forcing us to live a way that perhaps we do not like? This week I sit down with Moutani Goswami who shares a mind blowing first hand experience. This show is quite moving in places and incredibly powerful, enjoy it. Connect with Moutani: https://www.instagram.com/moutani_goes/?hl=en
Jan 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 687
@groceryninja was a top level athlete who was always curious about the impact nutrition would have on both his and others performance, so he went digging. Fast forward over 10 years and Matt (originally from California) lives in Australia with his wife and mentors nutrition coaches around the world. Matt remains true to some powerful basics of community, speaking out, supporting other humans, being in nature and moving. This show is loaded with super interesting tips for living an awesome life a...
Jan 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 686
In April 2021 Troy Jones will run 60km for 65 days straight and in doing so cross the width of Australia from Perth to Sydney which is just under 4,000km "I’m Troy Jones, I transform the bodies and minds of young people every day through mindset coaching and fitness. For the past 18 months I have embarked on a journey that often requires me to run 60kms in a day in 30 Degree heat. Why would someone do this? Well, I went through undiagnosed depression for years that I masked with severe drug use....
Jan 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 685
Welcome to a new year of podcasts. Rather than the normal tripe of setting big scary goals for the year and me firing you up with stuff everyone says but very few do I thought we would get a bit more real for this one. I called in Tom Walker who has had a roller coaster of a journey with the sport of triathlon as he has followed his dreams to race at the world champs but of course like many of us COVID had different plans. For pretty much the first time ever Tom in how own words is "opening up" ...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 684
2020 has been......complete that sentence. I can imagine this may throw out some super interesting answers, there is only one rule in this game, for every negative statement you have to make 2 positive ones. It is not that hard, enjoy.
Dec 24, 2020•4 min•Ep. 683
Celebrate you say in these crazy times? Well yes of course. Whilst the situation for many may not be what they visualized it to be I can assure you if you are looking at things the right way the situation is all good! Seasons greetings to you all. Thanks for listening to the show. This is just a nice short message to wish you all the very best. Marcus
Dec 24, 2020•4 min•Ep. 682
Matt Fox is a former pro athlete, qualified personal trainer, cancer survivor, and time-stressed dad. He was nominated for “Fitness Influencer of the year 2020”. For over 5 years Matt as been using his own body to train, it’s not just something that he picked up during COVID like a whole bunch of fitness influencers as he tells us in this show. Matt started documenting his journey and his home workouts and they started to get traction. He now has a huge social media following and is making an im...
Dec 17, 2020•47 min•Ep. 681
