Profound Fitness

Rachel Tasker joins us on this addition of the profound fitness podcast to discuss the current exercise guidance around the management of osteoporosis as well as other approaches by the medical community to managing this condition.Contact Rachel at www.taskmasterfitness.co.uk/ Contact us through the gym with your questions.http://www.profoundfitness.co.uk/Find us onlineMikehttps://www.instagram.com/mwfitnesscoach/Byronhttps://www.strengthrevolution.org/ https://www.instagram.com/strengthrevolutioncoaching/

Heart disease is largely preventable. In this podcast heart surgeon Dr Ovadia tells us exactly how to stay off his operating table with just a handful of lifestyle and nutrition tips that are quick to implement.Dr Philip Ovadia joins us to discuss the main themes of his upcoming book, detailing how to stay metabolically healthy.We cover what being metabolically healthy means, and identify Phil's 5 key markers to check for in metabolic health.Much of metabolic health can be attributed to lifestyle choices, particularly those to do with diet and exercise and Phil details some common food choices (particularly seed oils and certain processed carbohydrates) that may be causing us some long term problems.Importantly, rather than detailing too much into calorie numbers Phil outlines how food choices might have a bigger impact on helping those who need to lose weight to do so.Dr Ovadia's book "Stay off my operating table" is released Nov 11th 2021.His website is:www.OvadiaHeartHealth.comContact us through the gym with your questions.http://www.profoundfitness.co.uk/Find us onlineMikehttps://www.instagram.com/mwfitnesscoach/Byronhttps://www.instagram.com/strengthrevolutioncoaching/https://www.strengthrevolution.org/ 

Pete Troupos SSC and staff coach for Starting Strength joins Byron during his UK visit of Summer 2021.Pete flew in from Florida to hold two camps with SSC Carl Raghavan in London, both sold out.In this interview Pete explains the Starting Strength method and why it has such a meaningful impact when applied by lifters young and old.He discusses the fitness/gym industry in general and goes on to explain key differences in the approach that Starting Strength takes to provide transformative changes through basic barbell training delivered by Starting Strength Coaches.We discuss the allure of physique based training in motivating people to begin exercise, what people can expect when they begin strength training and why women should not be worried about negative effects of barbell and strength training when it comes to their appearance.Pete also talks about the focus on progressing within strength training, why it is a worthy undertaking when there are many other forms of exercise available and how it proves its relevance within day to day living, especially as we age.Pete goes on to talk about why there are only around 120 Starting Strength Coaches in the world, and he details the rigorous process for going beyond the industry standard of Personal Trainer to become a coach and how Starting Strength Coaches are assessed. Learn more at the website:  https://startingstrength.com/ Want to start training in Surrey?Contact us through the gym with your questions.http://www.profoundfitness.co.uk/Find us onlineMikehttps://www.instagram.com/mwfitnesscoach/Byronhttps://www.strengthrevolution.org/https://www.instagram.com/strengthrevolutioncoaching/

Dr Cheung joins us to discuss his modern approach on chiropractic care and beyond for physical wellbeing. It was a pleasure to welcome Ed in person to PF and hear about his philosophy of health.This broadcast was recorded live at Profound Fitness studio and we apologise for any ambient noise in the background but it was a delight be in-person for our interview with Ed.His website is Optimalhealthinspired.com  and his practice will be opening in Surrey in October 2021. He gives us an outline of the extent of chiro adjustments and their objectives as well as how to go beyond just adjustments and see a complete picture of health for the body.He shares with us his 3 T's for health! Trauma (physical health like posture, injury, ergonomics), Toxins (diet, habits of water intake, smoking etc) and Thoughts (emotional stress impact on our health).and gives us a top 3 tips for avoiding pain and discomfort with our excessive desk and computer working.Contact us through the gym with your questions or podcast requests!http://www.profoundfitness.co.uk/Find us onlineMikehttps://www.instagram.com/mwfitnesscoach/Byronhttps://www.instagram.com/strengthrevolutioncoaching/

Get ready for everything you need to know about the healthy aspect of coffee.Not just a guilty treat, the right beans at the right time can yield some very impressive nutritional/health benefits, as well as being a great drink with which to catch up with friends over.Alex Higham & Alex Manos of Exhale Healthy Coffee company join us on this edition of the podcast. Alex (Manos) - goes into detail about the research behind healthy coffee and Alex (Higham) explains the company's history, vision and role in sustainability. Want to try Exhale Coffee??use code: profound40For your exclusive 40% discount! on your first order + free delivery.https://exhalecoffee.com/Contact us through the gym with your questions.http://www.profoundfitness.co.uk/Find us onlineMikehttps://www.instagram.com/mwfitnesscoach/Byronhttps://www.instagram.com/strengthrevolutioncoaching/

In this episode of the podcast we chat with Dori from Fun Mums Fitness, she is a PT that specialises in one to one personal training and classes for expecting mums as well as those who have just recently given birth

This week Mike and Byron interview Harry Makawa about his journey into sports and early age and uncovering that he had chronic illness. At the time of interview Harry is little over 20 days post liver transplant surgery and in this remarkable interview we talk about the role of health and physical activity and his approach to managing his mindset during his adversity with health.

Dr Colin joins us to explain common feet conditions that can cause discomfort or pain, how they happen and managing the treatment of them.

Happy New Year. In this first episode of 2021 we introduce proudly a new studio at Woking Knaphill. And it gives us great pleasure to welcome onto the podcast Dave Meller who has recently joined the PF team.

We welcome The Exercise Doc (A & E Doctor) Kai to the podcast; Kai outlines a new approach lifestyle change at the point of A & E and also walks us through some of the health stats and small changes that can be made for big health outcomes.

Maria Kanag joins us to discuss managing childhood obesity and topics around healthy eating for kids. Maria provides a practical view into parenting and helping kids eat healthy as well as forming a healthy relationship with behaviours around food.

Faye rejoins us on the podcast to discuss her work with cancer patients and cancer awareness week.

We welcome to the Profound fitness family specialist physiotherapist Faye Dickinson. In this episode we introduce Faye and she talks about the many attributes and skills physiotherapists bring to the gym environment as well as rehab and pre-hab roles.

Coach Olie Thomas talks us through his knowledge of psychedelic compounds, their study in clinical trials, interesting historical past, uses and recent developments in renewed interest in them by university trials.

We welcome Lee Brown creator of Fullsteam to the podcast. FS specialises in local triathlon and endurance events, love to run, bike swim and test your fitness levels? This episode is for you!

A look back on our first year of podcasts. Recounting some of our favourite episodes and stories from the gym.

Mike & Byron interview former soldier and amputee Nick Walker. Nick has been coached by Mike for more than a decade and tell us his story of coming through hard times and stay physically active.

Mike interviews Byron about his recent article Iatrogenesis which went on to be published by Starting Strength

The final episode of the Foundation series. Learn common approaches to programming for strength training and how we change the programme to ensure constant onwards progress.

All about the correct way to shoulder press (standing) and bench press. Common mistakes you may make when doing these lifts and how to modify them.

In this episode of the podcast Mike and Byron walk you through the finer points of the squat and dead lift and how they relate and are decided upon by the earlier foundations episodes.

In this episode Byron explains part of his personal philosophy that he uses to focus on outcomes. We also discuss the criteria for exercise and provide a handy summary of past points covered in the Foundations series so far.

Get inside of the strength coaches mind in this episode as Mike & Byron reveal the concepts behind the forces involved in training and how they effectively help lifters move correctly and safely.

In this episode we introduce the principles of anatomy and the balance linkage model and further discuss our philosophy of exercise.

Part 1 of the Foundation series. We discuss why we exercise in general and cover some of the physiology that governs how we exercise and can get the most benefit from doing so. Our approach is logical and has a clear method running throughout it.

How effective business leaders stay fit and healthy and use gym training to enhance their working lives.

Mike & Byron discuss why back pain is so incredibly common in most people over 30 years old and explain why strength training has such high effectiveness in treating and helping manage it.

Recorded during late April of 2020 Mike & Byron discuss the changes they have had to make to maintain their strength and health as well as how they have coached during this time of crisis and guidance they have been giving clients.

Injuries are unwelcome and yet afford us the time to reassess our training and approach to move forwards. Mike and Byron discuss injuries they've had in and out of the gym as well as their approach to getting back to training in spite of them.

Mike & Byron discuss the way to get the best results from online coaching. And explore the big differences in between a personal training experience on line vs a true coaching via the internet.

We take a side step from our usual health chat to discuss how customer service we have received and business systems we have been helped or hindered by has influenced our professional practice.

The basics of the body's energy systems and the role that cardio training plays for everyday health and how and when to include it into your gym training.

Welcoming back Jess Stevens to the podcast, charting her course of losing 12st/76kg/167lbs. We discuss the turning points that mattered the most to help her lose weight and how she modified her life under her own terms to make it all work.

After experiencing the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis at just 17 years old Kirsty's life could have gone on a downward spiral. Instead she took up strength training with Mike, continued cycling and has not looked back.

Jack Godden, general manager of Team Medic joins us to brief us on the latest info on coronavirus and give guidance on staying healthy.

Mike & Byron geek out on some of the best books in the business for gym training, strength, physique and nutrition. Mike also includes several books he loves on management and leadership.

Special guest Zahir Akram walks us through the ABCs of physical yoga. It's benefit to us as strength lifters and removes some of the confusion around this ancient art.

Join us as, Viv, Shamee, Rachel & Jess discuss women in weight training, their own stories with gym and exercise as well their expectations of the body over the different decades of life.

Unpacking the clinical studies and research into an exercise prescription that could help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and more.

Practical daily opportunities you may have to make small habit changes that can lead you to access a gym membership, purchase fitness equipment and afford great coaching.

Strong of body, strong of mind. Mike and Byron discuss the many positive benefits they have seen from barbell training when it comes to important matters like confidence and coping with life.

Covering the important differences between strength training and using the barbell for the olympic lifts, and why this relates to you and the kind of training you could or should be doing.

Mike & Byron walk you through popular nutrition terms, often misinterpreted and sometimes misunderstood. You'll be totally up to speed on the ABCs of nutrition lingo by the end of this episode.

Supplement sales and diet programmes have become a trillion dollar industry hoping to transform peoples appearances and yet many do not success. We unpack the industry problems and provide you with our solution to them. This podcast includes special offer.

Mike & Byron discuss the coachable and un-coachable types of mindset when approaching gym training and bringing the coachable mindset to training results in better results and how this approach directly carries over to life in general.

Learn about the most effective kind of training you can be doing in your 40s 50s and beyond to enjoy and great quality of life now and long into your later years.

Christmas special, including gift guide ideas for the gym lover and guide to managing training and calories over the festive period.

Learn about our approach to 6 pack abs. How we achieve this result but also in a era of social media why we don't always worry about it.

From performance anxiety to performance excellence. Therapist Garry Coles unpacks the solution to problems from public speaking to making million pound golf swings.

Top tips and practical methods for reducing the stress of everyday work and home life. Mike & Byron interview leading UK psychotherapist Garry Coles.

From finding the right gym membership to building a home training space. Mike & Byron bring in 20 years of experience to help you troubleshoot your way to the right decisions for either one.