Pacific Muscle Chats

Hey guys, great to be back on the podcasts! This poddy is about the reasons why we stop achieving our fitness goals. I have pulled out my top 4 common mistakes which I have and also know a lot of people have done too.  Once we understand and turn these common mistakes around, there is no doubt from me that you will achieve your goal.  Enjoy!

Sup team! Last episode of the Menstrual Cycle series! I touched a bit on the pill and what it does to your body, also the connection it may have that brings those symptoms (PCOS, Perimenopause) etc. Everything on a periodised training program to support your cycle. Hormones vary in each phase meaning your biochemistry in terms of foods will change also! Hope you enjoy this last episode on a Womens second clock. 

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in! Man, I had a lot of fun in this episode. I talked about what type of foods and supplements to have in each phase to support your hormonal health. Intermittent fasting and when will be a good time to introduce it in your month without causing harm to your hormones. Its all about being in sync with your cycle, not only you will look physically healthy or be mentally healthy but you will also feel hormonally healthy. Enjoy this podcast! 

Hey guys, welcome back to Episode 2 on the Menstrual Cycle series. I talked about the importance of tracking your cycle and the benefits you get when knowing about what your hormones do every week, every month. I get a lot a lot of questions about what to do when I'm on my period or why do I feel energetic one week and then feel more fatigued the other, so here is a baseline on the whats and whys during your second clock and how you can support your hormones instead of disrupting it causing bad PMS symptoms. Enjoy this awesome podcast!  

Hey Team, its so good to be back! Im happy and excited to share with you all of what I have been learning about, which his something that I want to bring awareness for women when training and making those physical goals. Its all about the Menstrual Cycle and the importance of tracking it. I also touched on the clocks we live and a clock that a women has but not a man! Hope you enjoy this podcast!

After listening to Liam and Sonny's conversation on Instagram live, I didn't want their chat to disappear after 24hrs, so I reached out to Liam and asked if I could post it on my podcast platforms, which he gave me the green light. A really great chat about the current global situation and how we can look after ourselves emotionally and mentally. Everything from the heart, being vulnerable and honest. Roll the intro!

Great to catchup with Jase and also have him on the podcast. The man has done a lot at such a young age moving to different cities/towns/countries playing footy. We talked about family and being a father and how that has helped him grow as a person. We talked about his time and journey with the NZ U20's  and the Maori All blacks and also we touched on playing for the Manawatu Turbos and how much that jersey meant to him which he says is a career highlight. We talked on his journey with the Highlanders, life in Japan and with the Sunwolves. We dove deep into whats he's most proud of which is him being a father. Enjoy this peeps, roll the intro!

It was awesome catching up with old mate Floss, its only been 8 years! It was great to see his family and know they are all well and healthy. We talked a bit about his upbringing, growing up in Lower Hutt and his family. We touched a bit about where did rugby start for him and what rugby players had an impact on him during his career. Everything on his debut for the Wellington Lions, back to back champs with the Crusaders, selected for the Maori All blacks to play against the British & Irish Lions which they won and made history. A good chat of his journey with the All Blacks and what that jersey meant for him. He has played for 12 different teams/clubs around the globe so the man has tonnes of experience of overseas playing. He is now a Coach Educator for the Waikato rugby union, giving guidance and advice to coaches. I asked him the question "What are you most proud of" everything he does is for his family. Enjoy this one guys! Roll the intro!

I was pretty excited to have my guy Teimana on because I felt like we could relate in terms of coming from a small town Rotorua to moving and playing over in the UK. We talked about the difference between our small town to living in the big city, his debut for the Northhampton saints and his captaincy call up for the club. We touched on a tough time when he was convicted and also how or what he has done to change as an individual since that day. Dreams of playing for the All Blacks but took the opportunity and represented England on the big stage. Thank you brother for coming on, appreciate your time and you sharing your story   Apologies for the technical difficulties! First time doing a skype podcast but hope you guys enjoy this chat.... Roll the intro!

Its been a long time coming to catchup with my man, Kahei. A man that has had an influence on my performance coaching career. We talked all things sports performance, the EXOS system, his days with Pure fitness and now founder of his own company AQ STRONG. Every court athletes wants to move better but also jump higher so we talked about the fundamentals the athlete needs to incorporate in their training. A fun session with my man that has a huge heart for the community. Get locked in to this awesome chat. Lets roll the intro.....

A great chat with my good mate Ben, always wanted to know what this man is thinking most of the time. We talked about his upbringing and why he is who he is now. A great chat about the backbone of movement, animal flow and the mechanisms of our breath and how we should be breathing. Enjoy this one peeps! Roll the intro....

Hey guys! Happy 2020! We ON! I just want to share something with you all, something that I thought about when I achieved my hike on New Years day. We are coming up to all those goal setting and New Years resolution vibes and I just wanted to share something that may or in hopes you take with when setting goals. Lets roll the intro!

What a chat with the brother Ben.I guess a few people wanted to hear of this mans story, being Maori and living it up in Hong Kong playing professional rugby. We talked about his upbringing in Cambridge. His WHY to Hong Kong, a few stories with his fiancé Steph and what the feel is like putting on that Hong Kong Jersey. Enjoy this awesome chat. Roll the intro!

Our chats are never boring when I'm with this guy, Ray Isara! It was great to have my uso on the podcast. We talked about his background and what was his upbringing like growing up as a kid. Ray played rugby for NZ age grades and played alongside some All black greats! We touched abit on mental health but dove deep into why communication is very important for us Polynesian/Pacific Island people. A lot of laughs and just us being real. Lets just roll the intro! LESSGO!

What an Episode! Always great chats with Steph! We talked a bit about her background and what was it like growing up with 3 sisters. She represented Hong Kong in 2 sporting codes and now running her own business AND retreat! A lot of knowledge on how she coaches her clients, how she starts her mornings and her best tips on those who are wanting to become a better, fitter and healthier person. LOADS of incredible stuff so lets just roll the intro and hear her story! 

Grew up in Pukekohe, NZ now living it up in Hong Kong playing professional rugby. We talked about his time with Counties Manukau and what its like to be coached by All black great, Tana Umaga. A couple jokes but some real talk from the man about his life in Hong Kong...Lets just roll the intro

It was great to have my lovely girlfriend on the podcast! She is a primary school teacher here in Hong Kong and is transitioning to be a full time Plant-Based Lifestyle Coach. We talked about how we met, her upbringing, to now living a Plant-Based whole foods lifestyle. We also touched on how important self love is and just being in the present moment. Anyways, lets just roll the intro!

I enjoyed boxing from a very young age. One trip to Thailand 1000 punches, leg kicks, knees and elbows later I got hooked into Muay Thai. I got my man and Muay Thai trainer, Jefferson Oliveira on talking all things that! A lot of stories of his upbringing in Brazil, Thailand, his time in the army and Pokemon! Humble beginnings and have always fought for whatever he has to do to survive. Lets roll the intro and hear the mans story 

What a chat with the brothers Sheldon Coffin and Reece Hamon both from very small towns in New Zealand and now living it up in Hong Kong. We talked about the boys upbringing and their values they apply in their daily life. The boys didn't really like going to school but now they are educators. A few laughs and that usual kiwi banter. Lets just roll the intro and here the boys story. CHUR

An awesome chat with ex colleague and friend, Alex who has a background in Strength & Conditioning, Kettlebells and Rehabilitation. We spoke a lot about the many reasons to train strength and the importance behind it. We also talked answered the many questions behind the perfect squat and many many more! Anyways, Lets roll the intro and hear the man speak.  

A great chat with an ex colleague and a very good friend, Kevin Choy also known as Miyagihands. We talked about his upbringing in the  Phillipines, to the US and now Hong Kong. We also spoke about his role as the Head of Physical Medicine at Momentum and the importance of joint health. We had a lot of fun and a few jokes as you will hear but for now lets roll the intro and lets hear the man. 

A great chat with a great friend and colleague "The Doc" Ben Bluestein. We talked about a Chiropractors mind, his thoughts on why people get injured, to tissue capacity and the meaning behind "time under load". We also talked a bit about his purple belt journey in BJJ, balancing work and family life and a little bit of basketball. Lets hear the mans story.

This chat with Emily really hit me emotionally, and I couldn't be more inspired and motivated by her story. We talked about her upbringing in Malaysia, her time in the US, Dubai, through to her experiences and challenges battling Leukaemia. An unforgettable chat. Lets hear her story

My why behind this Podcast. I want to make this a home for those people who wants to change or be heard. Flick off your jandles and come ride this wave with us. Lets do this!