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Scott McLaughlin is a gym owner/coach and 2 sport world champion. Colin is a world class drummer and professional musician who has played across the world. Together they will chat about health, fitness and various lifestyle topics every week.

Gains & Pains


    • Jul 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gains & Pains

    Gains and Pains - Ep81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 65:26


    Check out this weeks episode where we chat about the benefit of just being active!

    Gains and Pains - Ep80

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 53:34


    If you want a laugh then this is the episode for you! We chat about our epic bike ride that had more than one hilarious incident as well as how you don't need a specific plan to get fit.

    Gains and Pains - Ep 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 59:39


    No this isn't a repeat episode, its just about Scott being a twat once again on his bike as well as discussing ridiculous standards in the fitness industry.Check it out!

    Gains and Pains - Ep78

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 74:32


    For the second week running we have another guest. Unfortunately you've all listened to her before so we hope its' not too painful as this time she's now a European Masters Weightlifting Silver Medalist. Check it out!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 78:55


    This week we have a guest!!! That's all we're telling you so if you want to know more then hit play!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 76

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 40:18


    Wrecked spine and rectal exams......want to know more then hit play, sit back and enjoy!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 75

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 53:52


    This week we actually have a topic (adding sprinting in to your training...but only after we chat about Colin's afternoon at the Coffee Festival in Glasgow.

    Gains and Pains - Ep 74

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 56:57


    This week we chat about killing a deer (by accident), beating the grim reaper once again, 'stealing' a piano and something about training.

    Gains and Pains - Ep 73

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 89:39


    This week we chat about when things start to pile up, how to cope and when not to give a damn about some things.

    Gains and Pains - Ep 72

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 49:29


    Why when you are making positive changes to your life do the people closest to you react negatively?We try to discuss this in between Colin freaking out about having so much work to do!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 56:42


    If you've not had a holiday in a while then best to avoid this episode as Colin tells us about his recent holiday to Florida, meeting Chewbacca and the ridiculous portion sizes of American food.We also discuss the importance of basic daily movement which somehow managed to stop Colin from gaining any holiday weight!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 70

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 50:15


    Don't be a little b*tch! That's it! If you want to know more then get listening!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 88:52


    This week we have the crazy, talented and super cool Lynsey Campbell on the podcast to chat about her training, queefing and asking a million and one questions.Don't miss this one as you're guaranteed to crash your car, spit your coffee and quite possibly wet yourself too!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 72:03


    Back again to fill you Monday with joy! This week we discuss returning to exercise after giving birth to your awesome little bambino!Yes that's right, we actually had a format and some form of actual topic to chat about!

    Gains and Pains - Ep 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 57:11


    And we are back once again to help bring happiness and nonsense to your day! This week we chat about returning to activity, paddling the Great Glen and Arnolds Daily PUMP!

    Gains and Pains - Ep66

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 69:55


    2nd week back and we're still chatting nonsense, drinking coffee and having more segways than Colin has dropped his drumsticks.......

    Gains and Pains - Ep65

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 66:03


    AND........We're back due to massive demand by our 3 dedicated listeners!!General catch up covering what we've been up to since we've been away. Gigs, training, babies and nearly dying!

    Gains and Pains Episode 64 - Chat with Elite Gymnast Douglas Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 75:01


    This week Colin and Scott are joined by Commonwealth Youth Gold medal winning gymnast Douglas Ross. They discuss his career in gymnastics, his training and what lies ahead.

    Gains and Pains Episode 63 - Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 54:42


    This week Colin and Scott discuss what confidence is and how it plays a massive role in training and competing.

    Gains and Pains Episode 62 - Lockdown 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 69:52


    Back at last after what feels like an eternity. Colin and Scott catch up about what's been happening gyms being shut again and their current training.

    Gains and Pains Episode 61 - Beer, whisky and smith machines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 55:58


    This week Colin and Scott ditch the coffee and chat over a beer and some whisky discussing why smith machines are one of the worst pieces of kit in a gym.

    Gains and Pains Episode 60 - First week back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 60:39


    This week Colin and Scott talk about the first week back at the gym, how it went, how sore it was, how really really sore the days after were and reports of what large commercial gyms were like.

    Gains and Pains Episode 59 - Post Lockdown Fitness Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 65:21


    This week Colin and Scott discuss how they think the fitness industry will change over the next 12 to 18 months and how large commercial gyms might suffer the most.

    Gains and Pains Episode 58 - Return of the Gyms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 57:02


    This week we discuss the serious lack of guidance on gyms reopening plus the usual slagging of Brian, sexy chat for Kathleen and Crossfit bashing for Emma.

    Gains and Pains Episode 57 - Starting back at the gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 59:11


    This week Colin and Scott discuss how to start back the gym after months of lockdown and how to ensure you don't injure yourself.

    Gains and Pains Episode 56 - Boris Johnson Fitness Plan for the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 67:56


    In this episode Colin and Scott try to keep it together to discuss the basis of Boris Johnson's health and fitness plan for the UK.

    Gains and Pains Episode 55 - Mobility Snake Oils Salesmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 56:32


    This week Colin and Scott talk about fitness industry snake oil salesmen who pray on people with fear inducing sales tactics and downright shocking/dangerous morals and ethics.

    Gains and Pains Episode 54 - Training to Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 59:23


    This week Colin and Scott discuss training to failure, when to push it and when to hold back slightly and why it plays a major role in your goals.

    Gains and Pains Episode 53 - High rep bodyweight training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 72:52


    This week Colin and Scott discuss high rep bodyweight training after a question posed by our good friend and listener Bill "Muff" Mutch who is following some protocols of Iron Wolf. Check it out where the pros and cons are discussed.

    Gains and Pains Episode 52 - Front squats and the easy road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 65:41


    This week Colin and Scott discuss barbell front squats and kettlebell front squats and why the easier option isn't always the best route.

    Gains and Pains Episode 51 - World record bench press attempt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 57:04


    This week Colin and Scott ramble on about quite a things including Julius Maddox world record bench press attempt where someone loaded a dirty bar (industry term for uneven loading), before and after photos and why most are absolute bollocks and a few other things.

    Gains and Pains Episode 50 - Why rowing is a great alternative to running!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 40:00


    This week Colin and Scott discuss why rowing can be a great alternative to running despite the price tag for a brand new Concept 2 rower.

    Gains and Pains Episode 49 Ft Emma Wilkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 79:16


    This week Colin and Scott discuss Greg Glassman (CEO of Crossfit until last week) and his tweet that destroyed Crossfit Inc as the world knows it. We also have Emma Wilkins being interviewed by Colin about it all as she has been a member of Crossfit Glasgow for a number of years.

    Gains & Pains Episode 48 Feat Kevin Guthrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 53:53


    This week Coin and Scott are joined by international movie star Kevin Guthrie who has starred in Fantastic Beasts, Sunshine on Leith and the Netflix Series The English Game. Kevin talks about his training for a lead role and his absolute hatred for the prowler sled.

    Gains and Pains Episode 47 - World Atlas Stone Record

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 65:53


    This week Colin and Scott discuss Tom Stoltmans phenomenal World Atlas Stone record attempt where he sets a new world record of 286kg!!They also discuss picking the right activity for your goals why its important.

    Gains and Pains Episode 46 - Log World Record Attempt, Practice and Self Belief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 61:18


    This week Colin and Scott discuss Luke Stoltmans world log press record attempt, the importance of self belief and the importance of practice.

    Gains and Pains Episode 45 - How to progress with limited weights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 66:59


    This week Colin and Scott discuss how to adapt your training if you have a limited amount of weights. This may well be the most informative episode yet!

    Gains and Pains Episode 44 - 501kg Deadlift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 62:56


    This week Colin and Scott discuss the World Deadlift record being broken by Thor, beating Eddie Hall's previous record of 500kg. They also discuss the rivalry between the two and their agreement to step in the boxing ring to settle their differences.

    Gains and Pains Episode 43 - Training in Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 56:46


    This week Colin and Scott talk about training in Lockdown and how to adapt your training to cover your whole boyd and not be limited to HIIT workouts.

    Gains and Pains Episode 42 - Covid Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 63:58


    We. Are. Back! At last Colin and Scott are back for a quick Covid catch up. Loads of episodes coming soon covering some lockdown health and fitness tips.

    Gains and Pains Episode 41 - Breaking Plateaus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 61:59


    This week Colin and Scott discuss hitting plateaus in training and how to break through them using a variety of methods.

    Gains and Pains Episode 40 - January Round up and Negative A**holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 38:48


    This week its a short one with Colin and Scott rounding up January and discussing negative assholes. Remember folks.....don't be an asshole!

    Gains and Pains Episode 39 - Fat loss, mummy tummy Ft Fiona McGibbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 53:21


    This week we have a special guest, the Real McGibbon....Colin's lovely wife Fi where we discuss fat loss, mummy tummy and why can't we eat cake and have a 6 pack.

    Gains and Pains Episode 38 - New Year, New Me Bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 77:56


    This week Colin and Scott discuss why the whole "New Year, new me" is a load of bulls*t and what is wrong with it.

    Gains and Pains Episode 37 - New Year catch up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 42:09


    First episode of 2020 where we catch up over what happened over the Christmas period, Olympic weightlifting, growth mindset and some usual nonsense.

    Gains and Pains Episode 36 - Listen to your body

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 60:57


    This week Colin and Scott discuss the importance of listening to your body...and no we don't mean "give me a biscuit"

    Gains and Pains Episode 35 - Heart Rate training zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 49:27


    This week Colin and Scott discuss heart rate training zones, the 5 zones, what they are and why although HR training is good it needs to be approached with caution.

    Gains and Pains Episode 34 - Why traditional warm ups are useless

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 47:37


    This week Colin and Scott discuss why traditional warm ups are completely useless and why people need to think of preparation instead.

    Gains and Pains Episode 33 - Fitness testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 64:29


    This week Colin and Scott discuss fitness testing and why so many fitness tests are a complete and utter load of bollocks.

    Gains and Pains Episode 32 - The Legendary Kathleen Oswald

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 66:25


    This week Colin and Scott have the phenomenal, the legendary, the inspirational, the funny, the most amazing, Kathleen Oswald as their guest. Listen to the advice, training and life philosophy of a World Champion. This lady is out of this world!

    Gains and Pains Episode 31 - Does your behaviour support your goals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 68:54


    This week Colin and Scott talk about their new training plan and discuss how your behaviours need to match your goals in order for success to take place.

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