If you have thought about starting a career in the fitness industry but not known where to start then this podcast is a must-listen. I had the pleasure of speaking to Nicky Holland who is an award-winning personal trainer and also a tutor for Empiric...

The 50th episode is here and on this milestone, I was lucky enough to speak to, extreme athlete, coach, motivational speaker and entrepreneur Marcus Smith. In this episode, we spoke about his philosophies around training, the motivation behind his epic...

In this episode, I spoke with Bethany Robinson about dealing with our own insecurities and how we need to stop comparing ourselves to other people.Bethany is very active on social media and is promoting a really positive message and talking about real...

The fitness industry can be a confusing place, I think you'd agree, and with all the misinformation, quick fixes and fads around it can often leave a stain on the industry as a whole. But like anything, if you do some of your own research and look...

If the goal is important enough to you then you can usually pull out all the stops to get there. I am sure we have all done it at some point, the restrictive diet, increased exercise and no social life period, in the quest to get leaner, fitter and...

It was great to have Jesse Akister on the podcast to talk us through her experience as a coach and athlete and tell us more about the lessons she has learned since entering the fitness industry. Like many Jesse got into coaching through her own fitness...

The book Atomic Habits by James Clear is a must-read and since reading (actually listening) I have used the principles and framework he lays out not just for myself but also to help many of my clients. The simple framework he discusses around breaking...

In this episode, I speak to Nathan Evans who is the co-founder of CrossFit Galleon in the UK and the online coaching platform Equation Training. Nathan is a good friend of mine and we followed a very similar route into the fitness industry in terms of...

My wife Grace and I have been vegetarian for just over a year now. Considering meat was such a big part of our lives for over 29 years we honestly don't miss it. I get asked a lot of questions when I tell someone I am vegetarian because of my job as a...

As a coach dealing with predominantly females I am must admit I do not know enough about pre and postnatal fitness and the menstrual cycle which is why I wanted to speak with Rhian to help with some basic education around the area and thought I would...

In this episode, I spoke to Hollie Murphy who is behind Heroes of Hope a non-profit organisation for people of determination in the UAE.Hollie is a truly inspiring and listening to the story behind heroes of hope was seriously refreshing particularly in...

Episode #40 required a special guest and I somehow managed to get Plymouth Argyle legend David Norris to come on the podcast and talk about his transition from professional football to a personal trainer. I dropped him a message on Instagram after...

Regardless of the current situation, having more time at home has definitely been nice at times. More time to focus on building good daily habits like cooking, cleaning, stretching and exercising has been a game-changer but having the extra time to open...

I honestly learnt so much myself in this podcast with Keith and I am almost certain you will too. What was great about this chat was not just the level of detail he went into in regards to pain and the pathology both physical and mental but also the...

Having been someone that has never really struggled with sleep, at least in my adult years, the thought of not being able to sleep isn't something I have ever thought much about.  However from knowing people (my wife being one of them) who do struggle...

If you are not following Perfiit training on Instagram already then now is as good of a time as ever. This is Kori's second time on the show and as I mentioned in the first episode his training structure, exercise selection and functional movement...

Now, this episode is up there with one of my favourites so far! The reason I liked it so much is because of how much I learnt and how much knowledge I gained from it personally. Ross is not just working with his own personal clients, he is also spending...

You will not be motivated to exercise 100% of the time (even champions have dips in motivation) which is why it is super important to set up your surroundings to keep you accountable. You should be exercising regularly almost every day, I know it, and...

I'm sure with the current situation and the quarantine time around COVID 19 you are probably missing the gym and your regular exercise routine more than ever. I won't try to sugar coat it, working out at home sucks compared to going to a gym or class...

This episode seems very appropriate at a time when our regular health and fitness routines have been put out of line and we are having to adjust and overcome barriers to make sure we progress or more importantly maintain our health. Gyms, parks and...

In this episode, I chatted to Kori who is the founder and master trainer of Perfiit Training in Dubai. I have been following his content for the past few months now and his training method and exercise selection is awesome, so I had to reach out to him...

Episode #30 isn't necessarily a milestone but it was an absolute privilege to have probably my biggest guest on the show so far, professional boxer Bard Pauls on to talk about all things health and fitness. I have known Brad for many years now as we are...

Absolutely loved chatting to Mark about all things mental health! A subject that is gaining more awareness but it is still something that many people struggle with. We both believe that exercise has a huge benefit when dealing with mental health and it is great to listen to Mark's story.Mark is the owner of CrossFit Infected in Northern Ireland and host of the Mark Toner podcast. He has been working in the fitness industry for a long time and has a tonne of experience running a business,...

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