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Hosted by Sam Knowles, a personal trainer who has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years. Sam is joined by Tom Chillery, a close friend and client. Together they tackle the simple things that people often overlook when looking to improve there health and fitness. This podcas…

Sam Knowles


    • May 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Episode #62 – Quality over Quantity of exercise!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 29:58


    In this Episode Sam and Grant discuss how if you concentrate on the quality of your exercises over the quantity of them you will not only save time in your sessions but also see better results. To down load the EBOOK spoken about in this episode please join Sam Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2380836261934545/

    A Coaches View - What is TEF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 5:44


    In this episode Sam explains what the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF) is and how it can help you with your fat loss goals.

    Episode #61 - Live your life as the person you want to become

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 33:58


    In this Episode Sam and Grant discuss how changing the way you live your life can help to determine the person you become. 

    A Coaches View - 4 tips to optimise tour training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 6:14


    In this episode of "A Coaches View", Sam gives his 4 top tips on how to optimise your training so that you can achieve your best results. 

    Episode #60 - Self Development (Never stop being a Student)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 50:23


    In this episode Sam is joined by Luis Bulnes a PT and Online coach who's goal is to take his clients not just on a physical transformation but a mentally journey that will see them grow a person. They discuss a wide range of topics ranging from a growth vs closed mindsets, to the way we talk to ourselves. Luis Instagram: @luisbulnes

    A Coaches View - Neat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 5:52


    In this new section of the podcast Sam flys solo covering topics in a sorter format to give you a snap shot of the tactics you may need to succeed with your goals. In this episode he shares his thoughts on why NEAT is one of the mine things we need to focus on when looking to lose body fat.

    Episode #59 - Owning your S**T

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 30:52


    In this Episode Sam and Grant discuss one of the biggest misconception as to why you're not achieving your goals.

    Episode #58 - Q and A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 40:44


    In this episode Sam and Grant cover off some of the questions that Sam has regularly been asked on social media. Reading Recommendation - 5am Club by Robin Sharma

    Episode#57 - Is now the right time for you to "Diet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 58:53


    In this episode Sam and Ellie discuss things to consider when deciding to "diet" and some red flags to look out for which can hold you back from reaching your goals. www.instagram.com/sknowlesfitness www.instagram.com/ellieprobynfitness www.instagram.com/raisethebarpod

    Episode #56 - Grant 1,000KM in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 27:27


    In this episode Sam find out how Grant has navigated himself through his current goal of running 1,000 km in 2021. They discuss the process that are need to ensure you not only set SMART goals but also achieve them.

    Episode #55 - Training Intensity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 28:18


    In this Episode Sam is joined by Ellie and they discuss how you can get to the right training intensity in your sessions.

    Episode #54 - Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 19:36


    In this episode Sam is reunited with Tom and together they discuss the importance of discipline when it comes to someone achieving there goal.

    Episode #53 - Surrounding yourself with like minded people

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 27:42


    In this episode Grant Mathews is introduced as the latest panellist on the show. he is joined by Sam in discussing the benefits of surrounding yourself with like minded people. Instagram - grantmathews1

    Episode #52 - What to focus on leading up to Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 37:10


    In the Episode Ellie Probyn is introduced as a new member of the panel or co-hosts. Sam and Ellie then discuss what to focus on in the lead up to Christmas if you have a new goal going into the new year. Sam's Instagram - @sknowlesfitness Ellie's Instagram - @ellieprobynfitness

    Episode #51 – New podcast framework and feeling like and imposter..

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 10:26


    In this Episode Sam talks about the new Framework of the Podcast and also discusses feeling like and imposter..

    Episode #50 - The gym is a tool not the answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 14:59


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how when on a fat loss goal you shouldn't see the gym as the sole answer but just as a part of what you need to do to achieve your goals.

    Episode #49 - Staying in shape as a parent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 44:32


    In this episode Sam and Tom are joined by Dan Poulter a successful online coach who is soon to become a father. They discuss the barriers related to staying fit and healthy when being a parent. Dan - https://www.instagram.com/danielpoulter/

    Episode #48 - Is it worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 29:53


    In this episode Sam and Tom talk about how we think about our goals and whether the sacrifice needed to achieve them is really worth it.

    Episode #47 - Sam's 35th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 64:50


    In this episode Sam and Tom are joined by friends of the podcast Taylor Johnson (Xplore Lifestyle founder) and Grant Mathews. They talk about achievements to date, times of celebration and life in general.

    Episode #46 - 3 tips to help you get the most out of your training

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 24:55


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how to get the most out of your training by adopting 3 simple Tips. Other episodes that also touch on the content in this one are as follows. Episode 7 - Exercise Selection and Execution Episode 27 - Progressive Overload

    Episode #45 - Finding the right coach for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 56:27


    In this Episode Sam and Tom are joined by Ellie Probyn an up and coming online fitness coach who is smashing it with all the girls in her community. They discuss the importance of having a coach to help you achieve your goals but also focus on what characteristics you should be looking for in the coach you sign up with.  Instagram @ellieprobynfitness 

    Episode #44 - Top tips for when the gyms re-open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 30:42


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how to approach going back to the gyms once they open again..

    Episode #43 - Training for Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 63:16


    In this episode Sam and Tom are joined by Aaron Hopkins a Pt and gym owner who specialises in strength training. They discuss not only the benefits of strength training but also the best ways to get started.

    Episode #42 - Prioritising your time for success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 18:12


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how we often see time and a barrier to success but in reality it is just that we don't priorities the things that are really going to make us successful. 1 million steps in March Donations

    Episode #41 - Living A Vegan Lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 54:41


    In this Episode we welcome Tomm Melody to the show. Tomm is a Fitness Coach who is passionate Vegan who helping people to achieve there fitness goals using nothing but plant based products. https://www.instagram.com/plantedfitness/

    Episode #40 - Why we have re-branded

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 29:42


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss the plans for the podcast going forward and give an idea of the guest that will be coming on the show going forward.

    Episode #39 - Sam 1 million steps in March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 21:15


    In this Episode Sam and Tom discuss Sam's goal of 1 million steps in March and break down 5 main ways to help you when focusing on a goal. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sknowlesfitness?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=sknowlesfitness&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=81ab8a3931b748189e23bc1efcbce70a

    Episode #38 - Tackling boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 29:03


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss the ways that you can deal with boredom when trying to achieve a goal. They discuss off plan meals, off plan training sessions and look at ways to deal with eating out of boredom.

    Episode #37 - Non-negotiables

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 20:49


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how implementing non-negotiables to you plan may help you with you adherence and eventual success.

    Episode #36 - Tracking and Measuring your goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 15:08


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss the most common mistakes people make then tracking and measuring there progress when in pursuit of a goal. SKnowlesfitness@gmail.com

    Episode #35 - 3 ways to hold yourself accountable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 21:10


    In this episode Sam and Tom look at 3 ways you can hold yourself accountable of your goals.

    Episode #34 - Motivation Vs Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 24:10


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how we can't be motivated all the time so therefore it is important to have an element of discipline in your life should you want to achieve your long and short term goals. If you want to contact Sam about any of this please contact sknowlesfitness@gmail.com

    Episode #33 - NEAT and why it is important in lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 22:59


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss the importance of Neat when in lockdown. They talk about the importance of making sure you do not lead a sedentary lifestyle when confined to your home. As well as discussing forms of NEAT you could do in your own home Sam also mentions a home workout guide that you can find posted in his closed Facebook group below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2380836261934545

    Episode #32 - My Fitness Journey Ft. Matt Heath (Client)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 40:25


    In the episode Sam and Tom welcome Matt one of Sam's clients who has recently gone thought a lifechanging transformation the culminated in him doing a photo shoot. They discuss everything he had to go through to get into the shape of his life and how he has now change habits that he will keep for the rest of his life.

    Episode #31 - weddings, Photo shoots and Lockdown Vol.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 17:44


    In this Episode Sam and Tom discuss have a catch up on life in general and explain how the current lockdown has effected there lives.

    Episode #30 - Why listening to your body and cheat meals are the reason you're not hitting your goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 22:18


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how consistency is key when looking to achieve your goals and how making up excuses isn't a a problem but it will slow down your progress..

    Episode #29 - Valuing yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 16:40


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss why people should value themselves more then they do.. The Key message from this podcast is that you are the most important person in your own life.

    Episode #28 - The Reason you shouldn't start on a Monday.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 12:53


    In this episode Sam and tom discuss Sam's theory on why starting your new diet or training plan on a Monday is just setting yourself up to fail.

    Episode #27 - Progressive Overload

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 13:47


    In this episode Sam and talk about how to implement Progressive overload into your training..

    Episode #26 - Self doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 24:13


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how in many cases people don't achieve there goals because they doubt themselves. They discuss how self doubt is normal and it shouldn't get in the way of you achieving what you set out to do.

    Episode #25 - SPORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 26:00


    In this Episode Sam and Tom talk about the option of Sport for your cardio and how it can be used to have a positive impact on your lifestyle.

    Episode #24 - Lifestyle Ft Taylor Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 35:26


    In this Episode Sam and Tom are joined by Taylor Johnson who is the Founder of XPLORE Lifestyle UK. They discuss how XPLORE Lifestyle has been set up to help people on their life journey. They discuss common goals and how different people will take difference paths to achieving them.  You can find Explore Lifestyle at the following:- Website: https://www.xplorelifestyle.co.uk/ Instagram: @xplorelifestyleuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xplorelifestyleuk/

    Episode #23 - The Blue Print

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 29:39


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how everyone is different and there is no blueprint to life. They talk about how this is similar to achieving your Health and Fitness goals and how comparing your journey to someone else's is going to get you nowhere. In you need to talk to someone about this topic please emails Sam on Sknowlesfitness@gmail.com

    Episode #22 - Basic Nutrition Series 5 of 5 (Alcohol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 42:33


    In this episode Sam and Tom finish there 5 part series on basic nutrition by covering Alcohol. They are Joined in this episode by good friend Grant. They discuss the best options of drink when dieting and also share a few funny story on the way.

    Episode #21 - Basic Nutrition Series 4 of 5 (Fats)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 30:50


    In this episode Sam and Tom continue their 5 Part series by covering the basics of Fats and how they can best be utilised to help you achieve your goals. For a reduced price customised nutrition plan please click here

    Episode #20 - Basic Nutrition Series 3 of 5 (Carbohydrates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 30:23


    In this episode Sam and Tom continue their 5 Part series by covering the basics of carbohydrates and how they can best be utilised to help you achieve your goals.  For a reduced price customised nutrition plan please click here

    Episode #19 - Basic Nutrition Series Part 2 of 5 (Protein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 29:50


    In this episode Sam and Tom continue their 5 part series by covering the basics of Protein and how can best be utilised to help you achieve your goals. For a reduced price customised nutrition plan please click here.

    Episode #18 - Basic Nutrition Series Part 1 of 5 (Calorie Balance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 32:30


    Over the next 5 episodes Sam and Tom will be doing a series on the basics of nutrition. In this episode they discuss calorie balance and meal frequency. For a reduced price customised nutrition plan please click here.

    Episode #17 - Tough love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 20:06


    In this episode Sam and Tom discuss how you are responsible for your own successes and and you failures.... You can get all the help and guidance in the world but if you are not willing to put in the work its pointless. For a FREE home workout guide click here and join my Facebook group.

    Episode #16 - Why you need to stop comparing yourself to others!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 25:13


    In this Episode Sam and Tom discuss how very individual has there own goals and that to achieve these comparing yourself to someone else is not going to help you. For a FREE home workout guide click here and join my Facebook group.

    Episode #15 - Dealing With Anxiety!!! (Featuring Chloe Gosiewski)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 41:56


    In this episode Sam and tom are joined by Chloe Gosiewski who is a certified life coach. Together they all discuss the battle with Anxiety and the methods to dealing with it. To find out more about what Chloe has to offer you can visit her website: https://www.onewayjourney.com/

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