Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.

In this episode Adam explores how to grow your community, nurture your network and how to master a growth mindset. A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world’s leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20...

There is a deeper need for pregnant women to be able to cope with stressors in their pregnancy, as they approach labour and birth and afterwards. Dianne explains how fitness professionals can have a role within this exciting journey. Here's the link mentioned in the podcast: https://thepregnancycentre.libsyn.com/episode-33-a-5-minute-moment-with-chantal-traub A little bit about Dianne... Dianne Edmonds is a physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience with pregnancy, postnatal and...

With so many exciting developments going on at TRX we thought it was time to have another catch up with Nathan. We talk about the latest TRX news... with a load of exciting developments thrown in for good measure. Nathan also shares some insights on the industry and his successful career. Also, don't forget to check out their education. A little bit about Nathan... With nearly 15 years’ experience as a personal trainer, football coach and educator, Nathan is the International Education...

When Adam Daniel suggested we ran a four-part series covering the fundamentals of business and how to grow one - we jumped at the chance. Adam is a renowned and highly respected educator – he has a way of making education truly stick. Learn how to have a thriving career whilst building a successful and sustainable business. We discuss: ✅ Defining Your Purpose ✅ Building Your Business ✅ Getting and Keeping Clients ✅ Becoming a Client Centred Coach A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an...

Catching a meal on the run between clients or sessions? Want to know what you can eat on the go? Are protein bars 'good choices' for a fitpro? How do we make sure 'healthy eating' doesn't spiral in to disordered eating? How can you as the fitpro recognise this in yourself or your clients? FitPro’s Jane Waller, speaks to leading dietician and sports nutritionist, Dr Linia Patel in our latest podcast - it's jam-packed with great advice. A little more about Linia... Dr Linia Patel has a BSc...

Mental and emotional stress causes physical changes to the body. Often these changes lead to short and long term back pain. Listen as Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification, explains how stress can cause back pain and stay tuned for exercises that target musculoskeletal discomfort caused by stress.

FitPro's Teresa Wheatley caught up for a second podcast with best-selling author Jono Petrohilos... this time Jono shared his simple and specific system promising success in sales and leads using Facebook ads. Jono is a podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year. He is the Co Founder and Director at Fitness Education Online, one of the largest providers of CEC Courses in Australia / New Zealand. Website: fitnesseducationonline.com.au IG:...

FitPro caught up with Jono, a best-selling author, podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year. Jono Petrohilos shares his wisdom and experience in this entertaining podcast '4 Steps to a Successful Bootcamp'. A little bit more about Jono... Jono Petrohilos is the Co Founder and Director at Fitness Education Online, one of the largest providers of CEC Courses in Australia / New Zealand. Website: fitnesseducationonline.com.au IG:...

Where's your head at? Podcast with Richard Callender for Men's Mental Health Awareness Month 2021. by FitPro

We talk to Keli Roberts, high profile PT and author about what makes a successful SGT session for the savvy PT and GX instructor. A little bit about Keli.... Keli Roberts has been recognized for many prestigious awards in the fitness industry. In 2003, she was named the IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the year. In 2005, Keli was awarded the Best Female Presenter and in 2008 she received the Lifetime Achievement OBOW award and in 2007 she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall...

Mary herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2007 and with secondaries in July 2014. Despite her own diagnosis she endeavours to raise awareness of the disease, in particular of secondary breast cancer. By sharing her experience and through her patient advocacy she helps others in her position. A little bit about Mary: Mary Huckle is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor from Enfield, North London and is the founder/owner of Breakthrough Fitness. She is married with 3...

In this podcast with Sarah Bolitho we understand that every client will communicate about their cancer differently and explore how the PT and GX instructor can adapt to support them. Sarah Bolitho is a Fitness Career Mentor and uses her 30-years industry experience as an instructor, tutor/assessor, IV/EV, and course writer to support new and experienced fitness professionals in developing their careers. She is the author of six books in the ‘Complete Guide to...’ series, has worked for/run,...

Strength is a term we use every day in our industry and it is defined as the ability to exert enough force in order to overcome resistance. In this episode we are going to completely uncover the full force of strength training, what it means to be strong and how we can help our clients achieve strength that is more specific to them. We are joined by Stu Gatherum who has a keen interest as well as tons of professional and personal experience working in the area of Strength and Conditioning...

Corrective exercise is an absolute necessity for those whose workouts are hampered by muscle and joint pain, so knowing how to integrate it into client programs is a must-have skill for fitness professionals. The keys to creating and implementing successful corrective exercise strategies are provided in this enlightening podcast from Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. Listen in to find out how you can help clients with pain and...

In this podcast we gain first hand experience of what the challenges are of exercising and competing with Type 1 Diabetes and how to begin to overcome them. Heidi shares insights in how to coach clients with diabetes from her own personal experience as well as from her time coaching others. A little bit about Heidi Quine..... Heidi is a qualified England Athletics Run Coach, as well as PT & fitness instructor. An athlete herself, she's raced marathons, triathlons, 100 mile bike rides,...

If your golden goal is to train athletes – at any level – this insightful and eye-opening chat between professional tennis player Alicia Barnett and FitPro master trainer Aaron Barnett is bursting with hints and tips on how to successfully work with an athlete. Who better to hear it from than the athlete’s mouth? Alicia shares her journey of training with a coaching team to help you gain a greater insight into what the athlete wants – and needs – from a coach to deliver more consistent,...

Did you know that you might be missing a trick with your advertising? Do you realise that the messaging you use may only be reaching half of your potential market? In this thought-provoking podcast, David Klaasen FCIPD MloD, a practitioner in brain and behaviour change with over 30 years’ experience, explains the psyche behind members’ language and motivations. He discusses how you can communicate more effectively with clients and members by understanding their below-conscious motivators –...

In this podcast, we focus on all things ViPR. ViPR’s education manager, Aaron Barnett speaks to the co-founder of Total Player, Jake Taylor. They explore how to effectively apply ViPR to enhance sports performance and particularly with football players. Total Player's mission is to enhance football players' athleticism through functional performance training, combining their experience as professional athletes and their professional education to understand how best to train the body for...

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to biomechanics coach Anthony Fletcher around ‘plyometrics for all’. Traditionally plyometrics is part of the training spectrum reserved for athletes and elite fitness enthusiasts. It is often avoided by many due to its complicated nature and potential for injury. Today, we look at how this method can be effectively incorporated into any training program. Anthony has been a biomechanics coach for over fifteen years, training individuals and teams with an...

After Lockdown 1.0 Lindsey Simpson and her colleague, Katie Lewis - who had recently completed her Mental Health England First Aid qualifications - began to wonder how everyone else was coping with Lockdown. How does the mental health of my colleagues and industry friends compare to the mental health of those working in other industries? It would be great if you could take a few minutes to complete the Fitness and Active Leisure Workforce State of Mind 2021 survey,...

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Carron Manning. Carron and her husband Lewis developed the evidence-based exercise prescription app EXi when they realised their patients’ low levels of activity and chronic diseases were intrinsically linked - and that exercise improved all their health outcomes. Carron is a chartered physiotherapist with an MSc in sport and exercise medicine. She has a wealth of experience in the NHS and has worked for the British rowing team, Tottenham Hotspur FC and the...

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Marcelle Malan. We explore physical activity for those heading into perimenopause through to menopause and beyond; looking at an overview of some key strategies to help navigate physiological changes during this time. Marcelle is an exercise physiologist working in private practice in Melbourne, Australia, and she works primarily with older adults to build and maintain physical and mental resilience.

Paul Edmondson, movement specialist and master trainer, speaks to Jane Waller about whether fast tracking clients is smart training. He outlines the biggest mistakes he sees trainers making with clients and how consideration of the client’s previous experience and ability – along with building the foundations first – is key.