We're FINALLY back with a brand new episode. Luke and I sit down and chat through how to get a head start with Personal Training, focusing on client retention and getting that right from the beginning. We talk about:  Getting clients, quick Setting up a service to maximise client retention  Basic gym etiquette for the Personal Trainer  PT software -  Booking/scheduling  Email list providers  Website Find us on social media @shredbyscience, everywhere.  

Hey, SBS Radio listeners! Our brand new episode with Luke Johnson (the third part in our Personal Trainer mini-series) is dropping next week. We've finally had time to sit down and record it - apologies for it taking so long. I didn't want to leave you with another rebroadcast, so... here's an episode from our sister podcast - the De Novo Podcast.  If you want to listen to the De Novo Podcast's library:  Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify In this episode, we talk to 3DMJ coach and...

Our final episode in the fitness dogma series tackles powerlifting specific dogma! Chalk up, and let's go 9/9 on these.   "Lower your hips" on deadlift critiques You should care about bodyweight-based strength goals Powerlifters do not need any kind of cardiovascular training. Lifting weights faster = cardio Certain exercises ccannotbe performed for higher reps. Front squats and deadlifts especially The idea that focusing on assistance stuff is (with exceptions of rare cases) should be 75%...

Episode number 2 in our Fitness Dogma mini-series, and we move onto general training dogma! In this semi-bumper episode, we examine the following statements:  You should only deadlift once or twice per week, max. You shouldn't train two days running. Bro splits are the best way to train. Every person should train particular movements.  Hip hinge movements are magical. Cardio is ONLY for fat loss. Squats and deadlifts are all you need for your core training. If your form isn't PERFECT you...

(Rebroadcast from October 2017) We had a bonus episode in May asking for some of the worst dogmatic beliefs you've heard in the industry and we've decided to bring it back. This first episode is going to be more about nutrition, general fitness will be episode two and the third episode will be more strength sports based. Hold on to something tight, because this is about to get wild. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find...

In this special bonus episode, I introduce you to our brand new podcast - the De Novo Podcast, from De Novo Supplements. Enjoy! You do a bunch of "pondering" about your approach to lifting, and also others' approaches to lifting as a coach. What first sparked your current interest in sports psychology?  Let's talk a little bit about biases and cognitive dissonance. Can you talk a little bit about what they are, and why they're generally considered (esp. in the case of cognitive dissonance)...

The SBS Academy opens for enrolment on February 28th! Head over to shreddedbyscience.com/academy/ to join the waiting list and sign up at our discounted rate.  We're back with episode 2 of our Personal Trainer Basics series, talking about going from Part-Time to Full-Time PT work. A lot of our SBS Academy students undertake this journey, so we thought it best to chat about it on the podcast.  In this episode, we chat about: How to get started with part time personal training  Systemising...

We're digging one out of the archives this week - unfortunately, Luke and I haven't had time to sit down and record the next two instalments of our Personal Trainer Basics mini-series because we've been busy with something very exciting... The SBS Academy Free Preview Course!  Check out six full SBS Academy units for FREE today: https://academy.shreddedbyscience.com/product/sbs-academy-free-preview/

The SBS Academy opens for enrolment on February 28th! Head over to shreddedbyscience.com/academy/ to join the waiting list and check out our free 6 unit preview course. Welcome to the first episode of our "Personal Trainer Basics" with Luke Johnson. Over the next 3 weeks, we'll take a look at nailing the basics as a PT to set you up for success going forward.  In this episode, we cover:  What does a PT actually do?  How does the coaching process tend to work?  What's my earning potential?...

Emma's back! In this episode, she leads the conversation a little bit more and quizzes me on a few ideas she's had brewing recently. We talk about how we both got into the industry and our thoughts on current 'fitness' social media content, and how it could be improved.  It's also that time of year again - the SBS Academy is nearly upon us. On February 28th, enrolment for our year-long Personal Trainer course opens. Learn from Dr Eric Helms, Dr Mike Zourdos and Team SBS, all online and with...

Just quickly, before we begin - I have 3 spots that have opened up for online coaching, and I thought I would offer them to podcast listeners first, as - let’s face it - you guys are awesome. If you’re maybe a bit confused as to how to implement some of the training or nutrition principles we’ve discussed on here, or maybe you’re a bit overwhelmed by all the information out there and you’re struggling to find a way of training that you’re truly happy with, I’m here to help. My coaching is...

In this episode, I chat to Melody Schoenfeld about some of the myths surrounding vegan diets. Melody has spent over 20 years in the industry and has been a vegan since 2000, so she has some wonderful insights to share with you all.  We talk about:  Why do you lead a vegan lifestyle? What do you feel are the biggest misconceptions surrounding veganism? Why do you think that so many people who eat animal products look down on veganism? What are your top tips for those looking to go vegan...

In this episode, I chat to Nicola Joyce about her month of veganism in 2017.  I ask Nicola:  What made you decide to go vegan for a month? To what extent did you “go vegan”? Were there any unexpected surprises during the month? Did you find the vegan month affected your hormonal cycle? You wrote quite a bit about the challenge of getting enough protein - what were the main struggles and how did you try to get around them? What exactly is seitan, and how on earth did you make it? What were...

In January, we're going to be focusing on one of the hottest trends of last year - veganism - to coincide with the new trend of "Veganuary". This involves going vegan for the month of January, for any one of a number of reasons: environmental, ethical or health-based.  In this introductory episode, I have an informal chat with OG SBS Radio co-host Emma Storey-Gordon, as we discuss our own NYRs and give a broad overview of whether we think Veganuary is a good NYR for you.

In this episode, I chat to Dr Rachna Patel. Dr Patel is a physician, specialising in the field of medicinal marijuana and practising in California. We dig into marijuana's mechanisms of action, discuss its role in chronic pain relief, and tackle the age-old topic of the munchies.  You can find out more about Dr Patel here: https://www.drrachnapatel.com/   The music in this episode: Thief in the Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...

A huge apology from me for the lack of podcasts recently - technical issues which I won't go into.  Anyway - the Ginger Ninja and I are back discussing what YOU guys thought were the top fitness trends of 2017. We take a look at why they trended and whether we thought they were worthwhile or not.  We cover:  Ketogenic diets/exogenous ketones Women getting into powerlifting= RPE-based training Veganism Increased overall fitness knowledge amongst the general population  The...

Hello, and welcome to this episode of SBS Radio. In this episode, I’m talking to Jens Andersen of Run Repeat dot com. Jens founded RunRepeat.com to help you find your next pair of running shoes in a neutral, unbiased and transparent way. Every month +1 million runners visit RunRepeat.com and take advantage of their 0-100 Runscore that summarizes opinions from experts and users into one simple score for each model of running shoe. We’re discussing: recent hypes and the future of running...

Welcome to this week’s SBS Radio episode - My Life With Anorexia. A report in 2015 estimated that more than 725,000 people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder, with roughly 75-90% of those being female. BEAT, a UK-based eating disorder charity, estimates that of those with eating disorders, 10% were anorexic, 40% were bulimic and the rest fall into the EDNOS category which included BED. Concrete statistics are hard to come by - but what is clear is that eating disorders can be...

This is an abridged version of an interview with Polly of The Fit Mum Formula about her experiences with Anorexia. The full episode, including the extended chat with Polly as well as the medical opinion of a Registered Dietician, will be coming next week - so stay tuned!  Visit our website: http://shreddedbyscience.com Follow us on Instagram: @shredbyscience  Watch our YouTube videos: @shredbyscience  

Rebroadcast from July 2017 Today Lawrence is joined by three guests. Daniel Gritzer and James Kenji Lopez-Alt from Serious Eats and Dr. Stephan Guyenet. We're talking food, flavour, sugar addiction and neurochemistry in this episode - I hope you aren't hungry, because you will be soon! While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @lawrence_sbs on Instagram. Also, the...

In this episode Lawrence is joined by the man behind Sigma Nutrition himself, Danny Lennon. The two talk all about the best ways to cut weight, and how you can do it safely. Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Radio here. And you can find Danny online at www.SigmaNutrition.com While you're listening you can find SBS on Instagram and Snapchat @ShredByScience, the Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. If you're interested in the SBS Academy you can get more information and...

Our final episode in the fitness dogma series tackles powerlifting specific dogma! Chalk up, and let's go 9/9 on these.   "Lower your hips" on deadlift critiques You should care about bodyweight-based strength goals Powerlifters do not need any kind of cardiovascular training. Lifting weights faster = cardio Certain exercises ccannotbe performed for higher reps. Front squats and deadlifts especially The idea that focusing on assistance stuff is (with exceptions of rare cases) should be 75%...

Episode number 2 in our Fitness Dogma mini-series, and we move onto general training dogma! In this semi-bumper episode, we examine the following statements:  You should only deadlift once or twice per week, max. You shouldn't train two days running. Bro splits are the best way to train. Every person should train particular movements.  Hip hinge movements are magical. Cardio is ONLY for fat loss. Squats and deadlifts are all you need for your core training. If your form isn't PERFECT you...

The first in a new mini series of podcasts, Lawrence and Patrick are looking once again at dogmas. We had a bonus episode in May asking for some of the worst dogmatic beliefs you've heard in the industry and we've decided to bring it back. This first episode is going to be more about nutrition, general fitness will be episode two and the third episode will be more strength sports based. Hold on to something tight, because this is about to get wild. While you're listening find us on social...

The boys are back in town! The fire is hot, the smoking jackets are on and the armchairs are drawn close. Join us dear listener as Lawrence and Patrick gather around the fireside to answer some questions from the Eat, Train, Progress Facebook page. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train...