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What does it take to go from a 103kg out-of-shape coach, lost in life, to a high-performing hybrid athlete living in Dubai and coaching thousands of men worldwide?Simon Johnson — founder of Aesthetic Strength and elite online coach — joins us to unpack:

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In this episode of the podcast, Anna & I run over the biggest fat loss mistake that we have made throughout coaching journey Make sure to check it out on either Spotify or Apple podcasts Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

In this episode, rolls get reserved as I get interviewed by one of my goof friends Will! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

In this episode, I run through the exact 4 phases that have helped over 2,000 people get into the shape of their life! I Have crafted this process over ten years of coaching! Are you ready to get into the shape of your life? Hit the link below OR message me on IG saying "TRANSFORM." Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

Reaching Your Full Potential  In this episode, Mo, an A-grade client of ours, and I talk about his journey to reaching his full potential! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

if you want to get into jaw-dropping, heading-turning shape and STAY their habits are key!Imagine if getting into & staying in shape was as easy as brushing your teeth!In this episode Anna & Myself deep dive into the 5 habits that you MUST pick up!Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

In this episode Chris the king of nutrition and myself go over all thing nutrition.We cover what are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to; Fat loss Muscle building Maximising performance Some serious gold in this episode and you will walk away with easily actionable information that you can implement into your life straight away!Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/Chris Lowe - https://www.instagram.com/chrislowenutrition/

In this episode, Anna and I go into some of the top B.S. that is out there in the fitness industry.  Slimming World  Bulking  Supplements  You name it we cover it! Don't fall for this rubbish! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

In this episode Ross & I deep dive into what it had been like being a strength and conditioning coach in professional cricket fro 22 years. Loaded with some absolute gold you not going to want to miss this one! 

I am a product of coaching My whole life I have had coaches Form strength & conditioning, tennis, rugby and football coaches All the way to business & mental performance coaches Coaching hands down the fasts way to see results Coaches allow you to fast track results They have been there and done it Made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and done the time in the trenches Meaning they can guide you to where you want to go Without the slips upsMess upsNor the mistakes In this episode Anna & I go over exactly What we would do differently if we start put fitness journey again! If you're wanting to fast track your results THIS IS A MUST We have nearly 15 years of coaching between us And have coached thousands Aswell as trained for decades Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/step/application-about/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

The number one thing that is going to allow you to reach a new levelTo reach your full potential in all areas of lifeInside & outside the gymDISCIPLINE.Being able to do things you don't want to!In this episode of the podcast, I cover the 7 steps you need to create unstoppable discipline.Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

Anyone that knows me knows I love a quote!So in this episode, I don't have the top six quotes that changed my life! Consistently Good Beats Occasionally Create If you fail to plan you plan to fail Don't fuck with the sausage machine You don't rise to the level of your goal you fall to the level of your systems Implementation over perfection How you do one thing is how you do everything Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

I this episode Eleanor & talks all about her journey of losing 17kg & becoming the female head of coaching at aesthetic strength.The high & the low along with her top tips to take control of her health & fitness!Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

A-lot had a bit of a false start to January 2023Not any more!Feb is here and I want you to give the exact 7 steps you need to dominate this year!7 stepsEasy to follow & Crystal clear!Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/Free Calorie Calulator - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/

Absolutely no value here apart from a bit f a laugh. 10 years in the fitness industry there are some funny stories over the years! Check them out today! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/ Free Calorie Calulator -  https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/ Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ 

In this episode, I deep dive with my very own mental performance coach on all things mindset. We speak about our mental performance journey. The difference between successful people & those who are not. Along with loads more absolute gold! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/ Free Calorie Calulator -  https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/ Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ 

Today I go over the 5 key principles that will help you master your fitness over the winter months. 1. Flip Your Mindset 2. Remember What Got You Here 3. Identify Your Red Flags 4. Frin Your First Dimino 5. Stay Accountable Want help when it comes to living life on your term and building a body that you can feel proud of apply below

Every year I love to reflect on the last 365 days!Too many people go through each year and do look back, to see if they have achieved what they wanted to!In this episode, I cover my top 10 lessons from 2022. Want help crushing your health & fitness journey in 2023? Apply now! Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/ Free Calorie Calulator -  https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/ Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ 

In this episode, I go over exactly why you need to stop setting goals. Why setting goals is actually stopping you from reaching your full potential. Apply For 1:1 Coaching - https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/application/ Free Calorie Calulator -  https://aestheticstrength.co.uk/calculator/ Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ 

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In this episode I cover the 10 biggest things that you need in order do build a bulletproof mindset! Morning routines Use emotions intelligently. Daily goals not just your 90-day or 6-week goals Journal / Speak Tp Someone Prioritise nutrition rest and recovery Spend less time on your phone Improve focus and concentration. Consistency Run towards help not away from it. Speak about how you feel. POWER QUESTIONS What do you need to improve on? Why do you need to improve on these?

In this episode, a rock star client, Hannah who has been on the programme for just over 12 months, dropped over 15% body fat... Marinated it for over 9 months now. She goes over what her journey has been like as well as her top tips & trick when it comes to getting the results of a lifetime that last! This is gold! Thank you, Hannah.

In this episode, I speak to Louis all about how he managed to set a Guinness world record. Flipping a tractor tire 26.2 miles... 1 million KG each over 34 hours.

Inside this episode, Jason Smith, the head of male coaching inside the Aesthetic Strength programme, talks about his journey into fitness and his biggest lessons along the way. He has gone from good to great and a leader!

The Problem There is an overwhelming amount of BS out here! Influencers & coaches looking to make a quick buck The Solution & Why I Stated Coaching Real no BS information backed not by only science but real-life implementation the level of coaching out here is a joke Wearing a Weight Lifting Belt Will Protect Your Back Lots Of Small Meals Will Speed Up Your Metabolism Heavy Weight To Build Muscle & Light Weights To Tone Eating Fat Will Make You Fat You Must Be In The Fat Burning Zone To Burn Fat The More You Exercise The Better To get A 6 Pack You Need To Train Abs You Can Eat What Ever You Want To get Into Shape You Can Create Life Changing Results in 8-12 Weeks Men & Women Need To Train Differently

Dave had been working with us here at Aesthetic Strength fro the last 6 months and is crushing it on route to completing his frost iron man! before joining us he completed a 250km ultra-marathon in the desert in this episode we talk all about what it was like, why do did it and the lessons he learnt!

DITCHING THE ALL-OR-NOTHING MINDSET I am one of the most all or nothing people you will I've hit the FUCK IT button more times than you can even imagine My 'CHEAT DAY' led to bad binge eating at times and this still creeps back in now This approach leads to me getting to 102kg... and feeling like a fraud I felt like I had so much potential left in the tank The Problem Your all or nothing will service you incredibly well in some areas of your life This leads to you not following through and self-sabotage & getting in your own way It eats away at your and has you not reaching your full potential Most training & Nutrition plans set you up to fail before you even start The Solution Learning to work with your all or nothing mindset learning to control it & act out of consistency good rather than occasionally grate lean your trigger and warning signs Having personal systems and struggles that work for you Momentum, Momentum, Momentum TRAINING Less is more set yourself up for success and then build on it Set minimins & maximins Run up Daily even if its for 5min NUTRITION Slow and steady wins the race - Try the 5 on 2 off approach Intermittent Fasting Remember the hunger scale Calorie banking group the Week Never have 2 low-quality meals in a row Slow down when your team Think high volume and filling foods East fr energy on how you want to feel LIFESTYLE Work at 80% output Always have a plan Always have a goal MINDSET Know your wanting signs + algorithms Understand your triggers learn to push & pull Kill the version of yourself that doesn't serve you ACTION STEPS Set yourself up fro success with less think 80% What can you do to turn up daily get clear on your wanting sign, triggers & what personal algorithms POWER QUESTIONS What part of yourself do you need to kill off Why do you need to this If you can successfully lean to work with & control your all or nothing super power what does this mean fro version 2.0 of yourself Interested in working with us personally on a one to one bases - MORE INFO HERE  Follow Up On Instagram, - CLICK HERE 

MYTH-BUSTING FITNESS MYTHS The Problem - There is an overwhelming amount of BS out here! - Influencers & coaches looking to make a quick buck - The Solution & Why I Stated Coaching - Real no BS information backed not by only science but real-life implementation the level of coaching out here is a joke Myth - Busting 1. To Gain Muscle, Top Have To Bulk 2. Sit-Ups Will Burn Belly Fat 3. Carbohydrates Are Bad For You 4. Lifting Weight Will Make You Bulky 5. You Don't Have To Train Hard 6. You Have To Do Cardio OR Fasted Cardio to Burn Fat 7. You Cannot Build Muscle & Burn Fat At The Same Time 8. You Have To Take Supplements / Drink Protein Shake After Your Workouts 9. The After Burn Effect From HIIT 10. Not Being Able to Walk After A Session Is The Sign Of A Effective Session What Fitness Myths Have You Fallen For?

THIS ONE DAILY TASK CHANGED MY LIFE **There are 2 common traits that will sabotage your success in all areas of your life; 1. Being Messy 2. Being Passive The results you see in your life come down to 2 things 1. Your results depend on your ability to get stuff done! 2. But not only get stuff done get the right things done Before you Do Anything I Want You To Ask Yourself This Question What is the ONE thing that makes everything easier or unnecessary? DAILY BATTLE PLANNING Setting yourself up for success MACRO PLANNING (2-3 THINGS) MICRO PLANNING (1-3 THINGS) PLANNING IDEAS Things to look after your energy (trianing, walks, downtime, FUN) Work Life admin (shopping, cooking, kids, doctors, etc) Planning time Brake This Into 2 Section MACRO - Take time weekly to plan your week MICRO - the last thing you do each day is adjusted to set the next day up for success REMEMBER: manage expectations based on environment & energy schedule into your calendar so you wouldn't miss a doctor's appointment THE DREADED TO-DO LIST! Have the big to-do list and then move things into priority order Check them off daily You are better to have less on your to-do list and get t done and add more to it than, put too much and not complete it. CONDITION THE BEHAVIOUR! ACTION STEPS - Weekly planning time (macro, micro) Planning Priority List 1. King / Queen Time 2. Family, Friends, Loved Ones 3. Work, Training, Exercise 4. Shopping, Cooking, Meal Prep 5. Life Admin, Other Bits & Bobs Daily battle planning Last thing you do each day! POWER QUESTION: Show me your calendar, can I tell you your goals?

5 THINGS THAT WILL F*@K UP YOUR BODY TRANSFORMATION Having been in the industry for nearly a decade and coaching over 2,000 people as well as having gone through my very own journey I talk about the 5 things that will F*@K up your transformation! 1. FOCUSING ON BEING PERFECT 2. BEING IN A RUSH 3. DOING THIS FOR SOMEONE/SOMETHING ELSE 4. RELYING ON MOTIVATION 5. BRING MESSY WITH YOUR TIME Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW

Shooting the Shit & 2022 Training Goals With Jonny G Jonny & I catch up and shoot the shit and talk about our training goal moving into the rest of 2022! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW

In this episode, I talk about how I went from hating running to running my first marathon. We talk about some of the biggest mistakes I see when it comes to people who want to get into running, how to set up your running plan and much much more Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW

Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW

An Insight To Elite Performance A catch up between Jonny & I on what it's been like working inside bath rugby! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW

Your Dream Transformation I have little insight into what goes on inside out 1:1 Elite coaching programme. Here is live training that I did with our clients of 5 key principles to get your dream transformation!  1. Not too much, Not too LITTLE, just the right amount of work 2. Shifting Up The Gears 3. Set Your Standards 4. The Motivation Trap 5. Be present in your journey  Interested in working with us on a one to one basis around your training hit the following link to book your very own 1:1 transformation strategy call with me!  https://calendly.com/aestheticstrength/transformation-strategy-call  Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful!  Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness  Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below!  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW  

LIFE UPDATE!  A little bit of update nowhere im at, what what im doing adn what my plans are!  Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful!  Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness  Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below!  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW 

Anders has been working with me personally for the last 5 months and he has crushed it, to say the least! Losing 13% body fat Squatting 2 x his body weight Finding his lion mentality It's been nothing but insane! Check out what he had to say about his journey and with time working with me so far! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

Throwback to when I went onto one of my mentors and mindset coach & friend, Kyran's podcast talking about my journey from overthinking anxiety to decisive confidence with. Kieran is a mindset coach with the first-ever Business dedicated to helping fitness professionals crush it! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! TMP - https://www.instagram.com/totalmentalperformance/?hl=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

When you are a hard-working young person looking to get in the shape of your life it can be hard to balance things a still have a social life!  In this episode, I go over the exact tactics and strategies that I have used to get shredded and back on muscle whilst travelling, eating out and still having a few drinks with the lads!  Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful!  Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness  Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below!  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW 

Sam and myself talk about this transformation and how he managed to lose 22kg! Also a little it out functional fitness, this is a belter make sure to check it out! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Sam's IG - https://www.instagram.com/samuelknortoncoaching/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

All Fart & No Poo The steps by step action of how to make sure that you are proud of yourself in 2022! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

With a lot of you starting out on your fitness journey now I thought it would be useful to have a step by step game plan of how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your training, nutrition and lifestyle! Please leave us a review and let us know what you found useful! Share onto your social and tag @simonjohnsonfitness Interested in working with us on a 1:1 basis to get into the shape of your life and maintain it... check out the links below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

2021 has been a massive year, and the foundation has been laid for an even bigger 2022  In this episode, I cover a little bit of insight into my goal in 2022!  Please share to your IG and tag me @simonjohnsponfitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplLXIFtwZ8eJAeFoF18Luw FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/simonjohnsonfitness Application Form - https://theaestheticstrength.typeform.com/to/WY2IPW 

Kev & I look back at a crazy year and chat about all of the lessons that we have learned in 2021 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnsonfitness/ Youtube - Simon Johnson Fitness FREE Facebook Group - The Shred Squad Application Form - Online Coaching Application

Brand new episode of the lesson whilst you step podcast is now live!   One of the biggest mistakes I see when it comes to peoples training is not progressing!   If you've been training for months even years and you're still stuck lifting embarrassingly small weights compared to other people this is the perfect podcast for you   In it I talk about how Al revolutionary triple progression framework can help you gain strength quicker than you ever thought was possible!   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonjohnso...   Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplL...   FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/tride...