Fit with Frank Podcast

Our annual member report has been published and my mind is clear for making some exciting changes for 2023. THANK YOU to all who responded to recent survey and if you'd like to read my report head to fitwithfrank.com and grab it from our blog page.  Merry Xmas :)

Getting "strong" is an awesome goal for many clients but today we ask the question about what this really means to you? Is it a physical feeling? Emotional? How do you measure your progress?  Listen to my conversation with our Life Coach Suzanne George and start start thinking about what this really means to you...

Elite athletes have long known the benefits of sports massage but what about every day folk like us? Is it worth the investment? How can it help us? Can I do anything at home myself? I ask all this and more to a good friend and man with "magic hands" Dan Henderson of Sports Massage Guildford. LEARN MORE: https://www.guildfordsportsmassagetherapy.co.uk 

Spices have been at the heart of food and culture around the world for thousands of years and the health benefits have long been known but how can "rookie cooks" like me implement this into our lives in 2022? Sandie The Spice Guy shares his story and why we can all enjoy the power of spice...

We have just finished a 30 Day Sugar Free Challenge and here is my experience summarised for you. Hope it helps :) Now I'm off to buy some Haribo (lol)... START YOUR CHALLENGE: https://www.fitwithfrank.com  

Elizabeth Georgina, owner of EGA Academy of Dance in Surrey shares her story from a young child lacking confidence to professional dancer and now today inspiring hundreds of young children of all ages and abilities to enjoy dancing too. Certainly motivated me to get up and dad dance around the kitchen afterwards and I hope it does you too :) LEARN MORE: https://www.egadance.co.uk 

This incredible mother shares her story of switching her mindset to prioritising her health and fitness and achieving incredible results over the last 10 months with nearly 4 stone weight loss and a strong body that her family (and me) are very proud of!   I hope it helps you today :)

Our final recording for this 6-part series with Suzanne George and your chance to REFLECT on how the last 6 weeks have gone for you personally and REVIEW everything you are proud of so you can stay strong long into 2022 and beyond!

Limiting beliefs can stop you ever achieving your goals and in this weeks podcast Frank & Suzanne try to encourage you to open your mind, believe in yourself and break through to achieve whatever you want to.

What would you like to achieve if ANYTHING was possible? What is stopping you? Often it's only your mindset holding you back, and this week Frank and Suzanne discuss some actions to break through this barrier and help you build a stronger "growth mindset.   Hope it helps :)

As we hit the halfway stage of our New Year Challenge it's time to reflect on how your workouts are feeling and evaluate whether you need to stretch yourself further or take the pressure off yourself completely.  Listen along and decide for yourself...

Listen along as Suzanne takes Frank through a visualisation practice that she uses personally and with clients to help find clarity with your WHY and really embed motivation in your mind when pushing towards your goals.

As we kick off our brand new 6 week challenge at fitwithfrank.com I've invited Suzanne George back for another series of podcasts to help us all get in the right mindset for the new year and beyond.  Week 1 is all about finding your motivation...

2022 is here and I'm looking ahead to some important changes to FWF and the future of my business. Head to fitwithfrank.com and subscribe to my mailing list for up to date information as it comes in.

Heading into December and darker colder days can bring challenges for us as humans trying to balance energy levels for exercise and the potential mayhem of Christmas holidays.  "Hibernation Mode" could be just what your body and mind needs right now...

FWF Member and "Queen Of The Burpee" Farrah shares her story of joining us during lockdowns and how her mindset has shifted from weight loss & restriction to a happier more positive attitude towards mental health and exercise.

FWF Club Member Karen Dalistan has been following my home workouts at home in Australia and when she posted her gobsmacking progress photos recently I just had to chat with her to find out more. Here is her story...

Our final episode of this 6-part mini series with Suzanne challenges YOU to stop, pause & reflect. What are you most proud of? What's the most important lesson you've learned? How can you improve? Hope it helps! JOIN US: https://www.fitwithfrank.com

How are you measuring your progress with health and fitness? Are you reminding yourself of all the positive steps you've taken and opened your eyes to all the good things you've achieved. Suzanne chats with Frank to discuss. READ MORE: https://www.fitwithfrank.com

Have you ever felt yourself comparing your fitness to someone else's? How did it feel? Did it inspire you or make you feel like a failure? Suzanne and Frank discuss the trap of comparison and how to switch your mindset to a positive one...

Life is full of curveballs and potential opportunities to "give up" on your goals if you let them BUT with an adaptive mindset you can stay positive and find a way to KEEP GOING on your journey to better health and fitness.   JOIN OUR CLUB: https://www.fitwithfrank.com

Understanding yourself and your unique personality helps you with setting realistic expectations for yourself and for many FWF clients could be the KEY to keeping motivated with your workouts. JOIN OUR CLUB: https://www.fitwithfrank.com BOOK MENTIONED IN PODCAST: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro/ 

Why do so many of us struggle to finish a new exercise programme and what more can we do BEFORE we start our first workout to help set ourselves up for success. Suzanne George shares her "Reflective Tool" with us and explains how it can help you today.

September is a fantastic time to reflect, reset and re-evaluate your goals and I'm delighted to let you know that our very own FWF Club Member Suzanne George has agreed to join our FWF Coaching Team and help us all with her expertise as a Life Coach. LEARN MORE ABOUT SUZANNE: https://www.suzannegeorgecoaching.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FWF MAILING LIST: https://www.fitwithfrank.com

How are your social media habits effecting your health and fitness? Are you addicted to panda videos? Frank & Annabel discuss.

"Work hard, Rest harder" is a motto used by elite athletes and today Frank and Annabel discuss the importance for all of us to prioritise sleep quality. 

What you choose to wear each day can totally transform how you feel about yourself and todays guest "Styled By Susie" shares her top tips to help women going through menopause. Follow @styled.by.susie for more information.

We just finished a "28 day Dad Bod Challenge" and todays guest Steve Beckett shares his story as a busy father of 3 who always exercised well but never quite nailed nutrition - until now! Follow his journey on Instagram: @flabs2abs_fitness Hope it helps! :)

With the pubs due to re-open soon we figured what better time to ruin your fun and discuss the impacts of alcohol on your health and fitness (lol). Don't worry, this isn't us preaching and we'll be queuing at the pub with you next month too - we just don't want you to miss out on achieving your goals too ;)

The menopause is more than just a few hot flushes - there are 48 symptoms which can start years earlier and Gen-M.com was created to help women (and partners) prepare for and accept the changes that occur throughout Menopause. Visit https://www.gen-m.com for more information. Hope it helps :)

Protein should be a key focus for anyone looking to eat healthily and/or lose weight. It keeps you fuller longer, it helps control portion sizes and is the key to rebuilding your muscles after exercise. Here's some help to get you started today! 

Silence those negative thoughts for a moment and think of ONE thing positive you achieved today. Write it down and remind yourself tomorrow when you add another one. Start celebrating YOU 'cos you're even more awesome than you think!

Whether you have dumbbells, kettlebells or resistance bands you can get yourself some great results with strength training at home. Listen now for some tips and tricks from Annabel.

Mum Blogger and FWF Member Sarah (@mummuddlingthrough) shares her transformation from weekend party animal to now happy, fit and sober mother of 2. Very inspiring story and hopefully helpful to anyone out there looking to improve their mental and physical health.

The bottom line is , most people don't need protein shakes , but if they work for you and you feel better drinking them then continue, but if you are drinking them because the marketing on the powder has promised you will lose a stone in a month or that they will give you superpowers , you are not drinking shakes for the correct reasons and I would save yourself some money and look at the wholesome enjoyable meals you can have to reach your goals instead.

Whether you are battling with your own mental health challenges or are interested in developing a more positive mindset then come and find out more about the tools you can discover for Your Wellness Toolbox.  BUY NOW: https://aliswift.co.uk/ use code: "frank" for 10% discount.

Annabel explains how important a good Sports Bra is for women when exercising and shares her tips for choosing the correct support options for your workouts. Frank joins her for moral support - not his specialist subject lol

Dehydration can cause havoc for your health and wellbeing and today Frank and Annabel discuss WHY this is and HOW you can take your first step to improving today.

As we kick off a New Year like no other it's never been more important to prioritise your own Health and Wellbeing. Here are 3 simple steps to get you started...

Many of us just don't feel that "merry" about Christmas this year and that's okay. Learning to accept our feelings is how we are going to move forward and if exercise takes a back seat for a while that's okay too. Thanks for listening this year and we wish you all the very best for the holidays and into 2021. Keep going :) 

Aiming for perfection is the quickest way to fail with your health and fitness and with New Year approaching Frank and Annabel want to share their advice for reframing your mindset and setting yourself up for success in 2021 and beyond.

Feeling confident enough to wear the clothes you want and do all the activities you wish you could is achievable ONLY if you switch your mindset and in todays podcast Frank and Annabel discuss tips for exactly how you can start today...

Summer Cowling has put her heart and soul into the FWF Home Workout Club for 18 months and today speaks openly about her reasons for joining up and her battle with Mental and Physical Health as a new mother. We love you mate and THANKS for sharing your story today. Now "PLANK IT!"

Matt Trevett, founder of Weybridge 10k discusses his experiences with managing running events in 2020 and how we're adapting to the new "Virtual" evolution. Will we bounce back stronger? Are Virtual-Hybrid events the future? No one knows exactly but after this chat I'm definitely excited...

The "D" word has a habit of stirring up very negative emotions and thoughts for us all and today we discuss WHY that is and HOW we can help ourselves think differently and free ourselves of the "on/off" diet plan mentality.

This wonderful "Derry Girl" has been with FWF for as long as we can remember and is known not only for her fantastic mountain views in the backdrop of her home workouts but for her incredible commitment to her health and fitness, bouncing back from broken bones and more. We love you Anne-Dorra. Thanks for sharing your story :)

Why is weight training good? Will you bulk up? Does it help weight loss? How do you start as a Beginner? So many questions being asked and here is Frank and Annabels response. Hope it helps :) JOIN OUR CLUB: https://www.fitwithfrank.com

Super Kim McLean, former footballer for Crystal Palace, Fulham, Charlton Ladies and many more has been part of our FWF Home Workout Club for over 12 months now and a shining example of how to use our community for support and guidance to keep on top of your physical and mental health.

Putting phones in fridges, hot flushes, soft middles and all the other "fun" symptoms associated with Menopause is something we need to discuss more and today Tina Crisp (Annabels mum) joins us to share her experience and discuss how you can keep positive and adjust your fitness regime whilst navigating the big change that females inevitably experience at some stage in their lives. Hope it helps :)

Super Granny Tracey Davis is going through a tough time with injury and we know how frustrating that can be BUT she's not giving up and this is the inspiration for us all today.  "There will be blips along the road but how we deal with them is what makes us special" Keep going Mrs D, we love ya!

Emotions are natural but if you lose control of them can play havoc with your nutrition and how you feel about yourself. Annabel shares her experience and some tips to help you through lockdown and beyond.