The Daily Standard with Joff Bunt
The Daily Standard with Joff Bunt is a fitness and lifestyle podcast built on the idea that motivation comes and goes, but results come from consistent standards and habits. Host Joff Bunt draws on more than 15 years in the fitness industry to explain how people build strength, improve their health and sustain it long term. Each episode features coaches, athletes and other guests sharing practical advice on training, nutrition and everyday lifestyle choices. The show aims to cut through fads and quick fixes so listeners can focus on what actually works. It is aimed at anyone who wants to feel stronger, have more energy and stay consistent over the long run.
Episodes
#93 High Performance- The Reality with Dan Lawrence
High performance sounds great, but what does it actually look like?In this episode, I sit down with Dan Lawrence to break down the reality behind high performance. From daily habits and non-negotiables, to the difference between what people think it is and what it actually takes.We talk about working with elite athletes and executives, managing burnout, and why most people are chasing the “cherry
#92 We're Living Longer... But Worse. Here's how to change that with Craig Harriman
In this episode, I sit down with Craig Harriman to talk about a reality a lot of people are starting to feel…We’re living longer, but not necessarily better.Despite more access to gyms, information and “health” than ever, people are:more tiredless activestruggling with body compositionfeeling like they’ve lost it by their mid-30sWe dive into what’s actually gone wrong, from lack of movement and po
#91 Burnout, stress and the modern professional with Neelam Harjani
🎙️ Burnout, Stress & The Modern Professional with NeelamIn this episode, I sit down with Neelam to unpack one of the biggest silent issues facing high-performing professionals today: burnout.We talk about what corporate wellness actually means beyond fruit bowls and step challenges — and why so many workplace wellness programs fail to create real change. Neelam shares what burnout looks like i
#90 Running Sub 3 with Coach Danny
🎙️ Episode 90 — This one’s a special one. I sit down with Coach Danny to talk about his journey to breaking the sub-3 hour marathon barrier 🏃♂️💥I got to see this whole process up close — the early mornings, the long runs, the sessions when he was tired but showed up anyway. It’s genuinely inspiring to watch someone set a big goal like this and follow through all the way to race day.We talk about
#89 Stronger Through Menopause with Lisa Englemen
🎙️ Stronger Through MenopauseThere’s a lot more known about menopause and perimenopause these days, from strength training to nutrition and lifestyle advice, but few conversations focus on what actually makes a difference.In this episode, Joff sits down with Lisa to unpack the truth about this stage of life and how to approach it with confidence, not fear. Together they talk through:Reframing meno
#88 How To Get Really, Really Strong with Matt Henry
In this episode, I sit down with Matt from MH3 Strength to talk about what getting truly strong really means, and why so many people get it wrong.We dig into the fundamentals of strength training, from bracing and breathing to mastering the basics that most lifters overlook.MH3 shares his journey into strength coaching, how his approach has evolved over the years, and the key principles he uses to
#87 Strength Training as You Get Older: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Ant White
In this episode, we dive into one of the most empowering and misunderstood topics in fitness: strength training for women as they age.Joff sits down with Ant, an experienced coach and women’s strength training expert who’s helped countless clients build confidence and resilience through lifting. Ant has also created something truly special at Level Up — a program designed specifically to help wome
#86 Navigating food addiction in a world that markets junk with Rory Brown
🎙️ Food addiction, diet culture, and the marketing machine that fuels it, this is what I wanted to unpack in today’s episode. So I sat down with Rory Brown, who has dedicated much of his work to helping people navigate their relationship with food in the real world.In this conversation, we dive into the clash between diet culture and daily life, ask the tough question of whether food is truly addi
#85 Creating Events People Remember with Matthew Pewtner
🎙️With Primal coming up this weekend, I wanted to bring on the founder and one of the duo behind this amazing event to chat us through how they’ve built it and what’s to come in the future. Primal has become a staple in the UAE fitness calendar and is widely known as one of the best-run events in the region.In this episode, I sit down with Pewts to dive into what it really takes to build unforgett
#84 Coaching In The Real World with Aqeel Khan
🎙️In this episode, I chat with Coach Aqeel about what it truly means to coach in the real world. We go beyond the textbooks and certifications to talk about the principles, challenges, and experiences that shape great coaching. Aqeel shares his approach to working with members, how he adapts to different needs, and why real-life application matters more than perfect theory.👉 A must-listen for anyo
#83 Training, classes and culture with Patrick Maye
🎙️In this episode, I sit down with our Head Coach, Patrick Maye, to dive into the philosophy behind how we train at Movement Wins. We talk about the structure of our classes, what makes our coaching approach different, and why creating the right culture in the gym is just as important as the workouts themselves.Patrick shares his insights on building a welcoming environment, the balance between pe
#82 Want to run faster? Stop making these mistakes
🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Coach Danny, who has recently qualified as a running coach, to break down the most common mistakes that hold people back from becoming faster, stronger runners. Danny shares practical insights and easy-to-apply tips that can help anyone improve their performance—whether you’re training for your first 5K or pushing for a personal best. If you’ve ever wondered wha
#81 Feeling Doughy? 5 Non-Negotiables for Fat Loss
🎙 Feeling Doughy? 5 Non-Negotiables for Fat LossJust back from vacation and feeling out of shape? Haven’t trained, tracked calories, or paid attention to nutrition for a while? This episode is your post-holiday fitness reset. I’m sharing the 5 fat loss rules you can’t skip if you want to lose belly fat, drop weight, build lean muscle, and get back in shape — especially if you’re over 35.These simp
#80 Why surgery isn't always the best fix for your injury
🎙️ Why Surgery Isn’t Always the Best Fix for Your InjuryAt 26, I had hip surgery for FAI and a labral tear—hoping it would solve everything. It didn’t. In this episode, I share the full story: how I rushed into surgery, what I’d do differently, and why going under the knife isn’t always the best path to recovery. If you're dealing with an injury, this might make you think twice.If you’ve been
#79 You Don’t Need to ‘Get Fit’ Before Joining the Gym
🎙️ Episode: “You Don’t Need to Get Fit Before Joining the Gym”In this episode, I tackle one of the most common things I hear when people are thinking about getting back into training:“I just need to get fit first… then I’ll join.”I get where it comes from, nerves, self-doubt, past experiences, but the truth is, this mindset is holding people back from making real progress. The gym should be the pl
#78 Living with pain is exhausting with coach Asia
🎙 Living With Pain Is Exhausting. Let’s Make Movement Feel Safe AgainIn this episode, Joff sits down with Coach Asia (@kubankajoanna) to talk about what it's really like living and training with chronic pain. From personal experience to working with dozens of women navigating long-term injuries, Asia shares why pain is so draining mentally and physically and how the right environment, mindset
#77 Smashing your next Hyrox with Patrick Maye
🎙️ Smashing Your Next HYROX with Patrick MayeWhether you're chasing a PB or just want to survive your first HYROX without falling apart mid-sled push, this episode is for you.Coach Patrick breaks down how to structure your training for HYROX success covering the key differences between prepping for doubles vs singles, how to pace properly, and why most people get it wrong when it comes to bal
#76 Should you track your calories or just eat 'clean' with Danny Whittam
🎙 Should You Track Calories or Just Eat 'Clean'? – with Coach Danny WhittamIn this episode, I sit down with Danny to dig into one of the most debated topics in nutrition: Should you track your calories or just focus on eating clean?We cover:The pros and cons of tracking your foodWhy most people mess up calorie tracking (and how to avoid it)What “eating clean” actually means, and whether
#75 Running For Beginners with Coach Danny
In this episode of Coffee With Joffy, Coach Danny shares practical insights and guidance tailored for beginners venturing into the world of running. From choosing the right gear to understanding the importance of a mindful training progression, Coach Danny provides valuable tips to make your running journey a rewarding experience. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or looking to refi
#74 Realistic Fitness Expectations with Rob Pankhurst
In this episode, Joffy and fitness expert Rob Pankhurst tackle realistic fitness expectations. This is from an article Precision Nutrition posted on this subject.Podcast Topics:The Fitness Industry's Image:Explore the unrealistic ideals promoted by the fitness industry, from six-pack abs to flawless health.Real Trade-offs in Fitness:Rob discusses the actual sacrifices individuals make in the
#73 Fitness Hacks with Keith O'Malley-Farrell and Craig Harriman
In this episode of the Movement Wins podcast, three experienced coaches, Joff, Keith O'Malley-Farrell from PTC, and Craig Harriman from Base 3, come together to share their personal fitness hacks and the ones they use to help their clients. As coaches with years of experience, they have tried and tested various techniques and approaches, and in this discussion, they highlight the ones that ha
#72 Alzheimers Disease And The Role Of Physical Activity
In this episode of the podcast we focus on Alzheimer's disease and the potential role that exercise and movement can play in both prevention and management of the disease. Our guest expert Nasreen will share their insights and experiences, and together we'll delve into the latest research and practical tips for staying active and healthy in the face of this challenging condition. If you
#71 Setting Your Goals
Setting goals can be a powerful tool for improving your health and fitness, but it can also be a challenge to stay motivated and on track. Joff and Patrick will share their own experiences, tips, and techniques for setting and achieving your goals. Let's get started!@movement.wins@joffbunt@patrickmaye_www.movement-wins.com
#70 3 Reasons To Get Stronger
Join, Joff Bunt and Patrick Maye in the latest episode of the Movement Wins podcast, where they discuss the top 3 reasons why getting stronger is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life. From improving physical performance to reducing injury risk, Joff and Patrick delve into the benefits of strength training and share practical tips and advice to help you get started. Tune in to find out why s
#69 Overtraining, burnout and lack of progress with Patrick Maye
How much exercise is too much exercise?You could argue our main role as fitness coaches is to encourage more people to exercise especially in a world dominated by obesity, heart disease, and poor health, however, as coaches we are also responsible for educating and setting out a clear structure when it comes to training volume, intensity, and frequency. In this episode, we discuss and layout some
#68 Taking responsibility and pushing your limits with Tom Otton
Tom Otton is someone who I have followed through social media for the past few years and it is always inspiring seeing how much he is able to push his limits in the ultra-endurance events he has completed. Not only that, Tom is the MD for the highly successful Create Media group based here in Dubai and the middle east region. I wanted to find out more from Tom about how he is able to push his limi
#67 Training with intent with Liam Carmichael
Liam is a coach at Coastal Fitness, Hong Kong and It was great to bring him onto the show to talk about training with intent. In terms of coaching Liam is only approximately 3-4 years in the game but having spent some time training with him and speaking with him it was clear he had an amazing philosophy behind his own training and coaching. Layer on top of that the list of high-level qualification
#66 Running With Science
In this episode, I spoke with Gavin McClean who is a sport scientist and running coach based In the UK. Running has become even more popular over the past year because of the closure of gyms around the world so I wanted to ask Gavin about some of the factors to consider when starting your running journey. Having completed my first marathon last month and looking to improve my own running times I a
#65 Training for health vs Training for performance with Craig Harriman
It was great to get Craig back on for his hattrick show. This is a topic that we have spoken about in detail and we both have a huge amount of experience both as athletes and coaches.I know don't like to, and I am almost certain Craig doesn't like to either but I can admit my best competitive days are behind me and, we both take huge pride in training our members and making sure they are
#64 Perfecting your morning routine with Anna Wallenten
Anna Wallenten is a peak performance coach and her energy and motivation is infectious. Anna isn't afraid to get stuck into your deepest insecurities and address them in order to help you improve your life. The importance of a morning routine is written in almost every self-development book I've read and it's common to hear about highly successful people about having their own morni
#63 How to fix your muscular imbalances with Ashley Grossmann
I have been following Ashley on Instagram for the past year and I find his content really useful both as a coach and also as someone who has suffered from a niggling hip injury. I see muscular imbalances day in day out working as a personal trainer and coach and it is something that almost everybody has in common in one way or another. I invited Ashley to come on and talk about some of the importa
#62 Stress, sleep and menopause with Gilly Brunton
In this episode, I spoke with Gilly Brunton who is a health coach and qualified nutritionist based in the UK. Gilly talks about some of the common problems her clients deal with when trying to manage and regain their health. For the majority of the population, the outer motivation for most comes down to losing weight, but Gilly goes deeper than that and starts to unravel why the person wants to lo
#61 Chemo in cool places with Chrissie Jackson
In this episode, I speak with Chrissie Jackson who shares her incredible story of sailing the oceans, being diagnosed with terminal cancer and the outstanding work she has done raising money for a whole host of charities. Chrissie lives in my hometown of Newquay in the UK and a couple of months back received the Pride of Britain award for the South West which is a remarkable achievement and shows
#60 How to increase your self confidence with Heidi Jones
My guest today is Heidi Jones @heidi_jones_coaching who is a health and lifestyle coach based here in Dubai. Heidi specializes in helping women to take action to balance their career and health. She also has a great podcast and I enjoyed one of her episodes that much that I reached out and asked her to come and talk with me more. So in this episode, you can expect to learn What do we mean when we
#59 Finding your fitness mojo with Tarryn Miccoli
On this episode, I chatted to Tarry Miccoli otherwise known as @healthyhoffy about how she keeps herself and her clients motivated to exercise consistently. Tarryn is an extraordinary athlete and has been posting her workouts on Instagram consistently for the past 8 years and has built up a strong following. What I like most about her training style is that her main aim is to make that 1 hour of t
The myth of self sabotage with the wellness theory
I invited John and Charlotte from the wellness theory back on the show to talk about the myth of self-sabotage. The whole idea behind self-sabotage seems to be very common in the health and fitness world, particularly with individuals who are embarking on a new exercise or nutrition regime.I am almost certain you have experienced a point in your life when you go through a period of trying to impro
Ain't no mountain high enough with Caroline Leon
My guest today is Caroline Leon who is a health and fitness professional, co-founder of A Life of education and motivational speaker. I watched Caroline's amazing Ted talk she did a while back 'Ain't no mountain high enough' and was instantly inspired by her story and knew I had to invite her on the podcast, lucky for me she agreed to share her story with me. Caroline had a ser
Is your metabolism to blame for not losing weight with Micky Burns
I am back! I took a month off uploading the podcast whilst I was busy recording creating a backlog of podcasts with some great really great guests. I am really excited to share them with you.In this episode, I speak with Micky Burns on some of the myths and misconceptions around metabolism and weight loss. Terms like 'reset metabolism, metabolic damage and boost your metabolism' are ofte
Let's talk swimming with Mike Bourne
Episode #55 of the podcast I spoke to Mike Bourne who is a personal trainer and swimming coach based here in Dubai. Mike is an ex-professional and Great British water polo player who now spends his time coaching health and fitness both on land and in the water. Mike not only coaches children and beginners to swimming he has spent a lot of time working with professional CrossFit games athletes over
Answering your questions with Keith O'Malley- Farrell
Keith and I jumped on the podcast to answer some of the questions we received. Pain: when should I work through and when should I rest?Anaerobic vs aerobic energy pathways when running and what it's most efficient?Why always 8/10/12 reps, not 7 or 13?Hydration: Should I be taking anything else other than electrolytes and water?Can flat feet cause injuries to other body parts?We were not able
Real life barriers to getting fitter with Helen Farmer
I had a great chat today with Helen Farmer on real-life barriers to getting fitter. It was actually nice to chat and share ideas around fitness with someone who is not a coach or in the fitness industry. We spoke a little bit about her own personal health and fitness journey and some fo the barriers that stopped her from taking the first initial steps back into exercising. We also spoke about;- Wh
Why you should be lifting weights with Kori Lindsay
In this episode;- Why lifting weights will not make you 'bulky'. - The importance of a well-rounded strength program for getting better at life. - Why lifting weights will technically mean you can eat more. If you are a regular listener then you will already know how much of an advocate I am for lifting weights and strength training for almost any goal. When we talk about exercise classe
Starting your career in the fitness industry with Nicky Holland
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 middle east which is a fitness training provider who hosts certifications on different areas of fitness. Perhaps lockdown made you question your care
Show no weakness with Marcus Smith
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 challenges and the true meaning of showing no weakness.I asked Marcus in the early days of the podcast if he would come on episode 50 to chat and t
Dealing with your insecurities and limiting beliefs with Bethany Robinson
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 topics in the hope that she can encourage others to share experiences and challenge the social norm. In this podcast she shares her story around her
The evolution of the fitness industry with David Rowe and Chris Dominey
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 around you will also find a lot of great training programs, nutrition protocols and coaching from people that really do care. I wanted to explore t
Exercise and nutrition hacks for the social athlete with Charlie Francis
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 stronger, however when the goal is no longer there why do so many people end up back at square 1 and feeling demotivated and confused.I am joined by Ch
Take control of your training and do what is best for you with Jesse Akister
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 journey and went from being told by the doctor she needed to exercise more to avoid a niggling injury to representing her country Australia in a po
How to break bad habits and build habits that are sustainable for a lifetime
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 bad habits is super helpful and you can literally flip the framework on his head to have a formula for building good habits and systems. In this epi
The most important factor to build muscle, lose fat and increase your fitness with Nathan Evans
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 our education and experiences. Not only does he have the knowledge and expertise to coach and program quality workouts he has also competed at a hig
Episode #43 Living on the veg
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 health and fitness coach, and when discussing this the other day, we realised Grace too, was getting similar reactions, so we wanted to put our
Episode #42 Baby bump to bullet proof with Rhian Adams
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 share our conversation with you. Rhian is a health and fitness coach and tutor based in Dubai who specialises in pre and postnatal fitness. In this e
Episode #41 Giving people of determination the very best opportunities in sport with Hollie Murphy
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 a time when many people are facing a very superficial barrier to exercise with regards to social isolation and lockdown. Hollie's passion rea
Episode #40 Pro footballer to elite personal trainer with David Norris
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 following him for the past year In hope of him having a bit of extra time to spare with the current lockdown happening. As a big football fan myself thi
Episode #39 Getting a grip on emotional eating with Georgina Lee
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 the fridge 127 times a day is not helping with my personal nutrition demands. Not even kidding about the 127 times either!I am sure I am not the o
Episode #38 Stop living in pain and do something about it with Keith O'Malley-Farrell
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 practical examples and tips he was able to share. Having pain and being injured is actually very different and Keith explained the key factors to cons
Episode #37 Easy Ways To Improve Your Sleep Quality With Claudine Gillard
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 to sleep I can see how it becomes a real burden and strain on daily life and activities. Sleep isn't a problem until it becomes a problem
Episode #36 Are quarantine workouts effective? With Kori Lindsay
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 patterns he uses for himself and his clients are awesome. Every time I see his story I come away with another new exercise to try, that is built on
Episode #35 Level up your fat loss with Ross Gilmour
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 a huge amount of time coaching other coaches and is very popular in the fitness education world which goes to show the level he is at. If you are
Episode #34 Stop looking for fitness! Look for a community with Craig Harriman
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 you certainly know it but for many, this habit seems impossible to keep consistent. One of the best ways to keep yourself accountable is to find a c
Episode #33 Discipline equals freedom with the Fit Dad
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 with your friend's gym buddies. Exercising is so much more than just getting a sweat on, it's about being part of a community of
Episode #32 'Exercise is bad for you' said no one ever
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 other fitness facilities are closed in the UAE and across many parts of the globe because of Covid 19, but does that mean we should sit back and relax?
Episode #31 Is cardio ruining your gains?
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 and chat more. We shared our thoughts and ideas around the benefits of strength training and other areas of fitness versus the most common type of
Episode #30 Fighting Fit with Professional Boxer Brad Pauls
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 both from Newquay, Cornwall and I have been lucky enough to watch his journey as an amateur boxer right up to a professional with a record of
Episode #29 Exercising for your mental health with Mark Toner
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
Episode #28 Can you out train a poor diet?
This episode was easy for me to do myself as I have a lot of experience in this field. Having always been into sports and competing I have always naturally burned a lot of calories through exercise, meaning that in regards to putting on weight nutrition was never that much of an issue for me. Since being injured and dare I say it getting older I have definitely learnt from experience and realise t
Episode #27 Relax! Here is how to manage your health and fitness around Christmas
I went to pay Georgie a visit to discuss managing exercise and nutrition around Christmas time. It seems myself shared the same views on both of these which was, just relax! It’s a time to enjoy with friends and family and stressing about making any aesthetic or performance changes in this month is probably not a great idea.Saying that though you can still be mindful about how you spend the festiv
Episode #26 Constantly varied exercise. Making fitness fun with Maria Markovicova
It was an absolute pleasure having Maria on the show to talk about constantly varied fitness and how to make exercise more exciting. If you are someone who finds exercise a chore then it may be because you have not found the exercise program, group or environment that is a good fit for you. There are so many options, so you should really take the time to go and explore. In this episode, we explore
Episode #25 How to structure your weekly training program
They're so many training programs, classes and gyms to choose from but more often than not the barrier to exercise isn't to do with lack of facilities, it's more to do with not knowing what to do and how to do it. As always I believe any movement is better than no movement at all so even if you take 30 minutes of your day to jump on a X-trainer or go for a swim it's better than
Episode #24 Not eating enough isn't the reason you are not losing weight with transformation specialist Micky Burns
The myth about not eating enough being the reason that someone struggles to lose weight has been circulating for years. This came from the same myth that 'starvation mode' was spoken about. I talk in more depth with transformation specialist and very good friend Micky Burns on why these myths are simply not true and why they can be extremely misleading. Micky is currently coaching full t
Episode #23 Back to school. PE, ECA's and competitive sport for children with James Bedford
Great episode with James Bedford who is the director of sport at Kings Al Barsha school in Dubai. I wanted to dig a little bit deeper into the sport, physical education and exercise in schools and what is being done to promote more physical activity and a healthier lifestyle. James talks about some of the important factors that need to be considered for children and teenagers when providing sport
Episode #22 Suffering with an injury? Don't forget about the impact your mind can have on injury with John Mills
Having suffered from an injury myself for such a long time it was great to hear from John Mills other approaches to recovery and getting back to full fitness other than the practical treatment. I must admit I was always a little bit sceptical with this area of potentially healing yourself but John made some very good points that really opened my eyes particularly as he was able to back it up with
Episode #21 Crash diets are doing you more harm than good with nutrition coach Georgie
The first podcast I did with Georgie on emotional eating and dealing with cravings was very popular, which is why I invited her back to share her thoughts on something I feel is a huge problem in the fitness world which is 'crash diets'.We have very similar beliefs on this subject however Georgie is not afraid to get into the real nitty-gritty of crash diets and tells us what is really h
Episode #20 Get real. A realistic approach to lifelong fitness (hint: you don't have to give up drinking) with Andy Harper
Great episode with Andy Harper from Iconic fitness. I have been meeting up and sharing ideas with Andy for almost 5 years now and after speaking with him I always feel super motivated. Andy understands the general population and what they really want. Yes, we want to improve our overall health, fitness, confidence and the way we look but we are not always willing to make the sacrifices laid out by
Episode #19 Your mindset determines your success with Charlotte Stebbing Mills
In this episode, I discuss with Charlotte her full wellness approach to health integrating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies and why it's so important not to neglect or focus too much on any one area. Charlotte started the podcast off with a bang and really nailed on the head the mistake many people are making when working towards a health and fitness goal so listen to find
Episode #18 Does your training environment motivate the hell out of you? With Grant Goes
I had an epic conversation with Grant Goes from Find Fit people about finding an epic training environment. A lot of the time we put an emphasis on the type of style of training we are doing rather than looking at the external factors that can really make a difference between you reaching and not reaching your goal. We talk about all the different training options out there, what you should be loo
Episode #17 The best way to lose fat is by building muscle
Had an awesome chat with a good friend and fellow fitness professional Olu Femi. The guy is in some serious shape so if you are a big believer in a coach that practicing what they preach then you will definitely listen to him. We wanted to use this podcast to clear up some typical stereotypes surrounding fat loss such as cardio being the only option or weights make you bulky and talk about the thi
Episode #16 Everybody starts somewhere: Exercise a keystone habit
Taking the first steps working towards your health and fitness goal can be seriously daunting, particularly if you don't feel comfortable with your body image or current fitness level. This is a huge barrier for many people and is usually the thing that stops people even getting started. In this podcast, I want to speak about what you should be focusing on when you are first getting started.
Episode #15 How to break a training plateau
This weeks episode comes off the back of answering one of the questions from one of my members in the lifestyle reset. He has made great progress regarding his weight loss in the past month but has found that the progress has been a lot less recently.In this podcast, I speak about potential barriers that may be stopping you from reaching your short and long term goals and also talk about common mi
Episode #14 All the gear no idea
You have a gym membership that you don't actually use. You have all the latest fitness apps that promise to get you in shape but you don't actually do them. You have hired a Personal Trainer but not getting the results you wanted. You have the latest fitness watch or heart rate monitor to count your steps and motivate you but it doesn't. Sounds like a lot of money you've wasted
