Gains & Pains

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.