The Fitness Podcast by The Online Coach - Matt Wilkinson

The end of the series, the beginning of the year. EP025 Happy New Year! Do you have New Years resolutions? Here are mine with regards to The Online Coach and The Fitness Podcast. What to expect going forwards from me... www.theonlinecoach.co

How I balance strength training and running. The best exercises for runners and athletes. EP024 Macros and calories are essential to maximise your run and strength training. How best to balance both? Time between sessions, duration and protein are all topics I ramble about. Do you want to progress in running and lifting? Can bodybuilders run!? www.theonlinecoach.co

A case for bad personal trainers. How to set up your leg day for the most muscle and returning to the gym post-lockdown. EP023 Is there any use for bad personal trainers? Can any trainer help you transform your body? What to look for in a PT. Want to maximise your strength and muscle gains on leg day? What leg routine is best and what kind of leg exercises are best for muscle building? I went HAM and paid the price for a big session in the gym post lockdown. DOMS galore! www.theonlinecoach.co

Detoxing, Smoothies and juice cleanses and a quick Nike Run Club app review. EP022 Are smoothies worth it? What are the benefits and drawbacks of these "detox shakes"? Can they benefit your health and fitness with added nutrients and minerals, maybe even strength gains!? How to optimise your juicing for the gym... NOT STEDS! The Nike Run Club app is awesome, here's why... That's right, I'm not a Strava w**ker. www.theonlinecoach.co

The best workout routine. Body part splits and full body workouts! EP021 Do you prefer a bro split? full body workouts or something in between? I discuss the pros and cons to training each muscle once a week or multiple - and just my overall feelings about how best to set up a weight training programme and workout routine. What has been the most success workout plan/split for myself and what do I recommend for you! www.theonlinecoach.co

A daft EP011-EP019 recap! Unplanned and rogue again. EP020 Talking all things health and fitness, with a few random rabbit holes thrown in for good measure. Recap of Apple Watch reviews, creepy PT's, bicep training and starting out with running! www.theonlinecoach.co

A health and fitness story from Australia. EP019 Breast cancer, ME/CFS and fibromyalgia have tried to stop Joy, but nothing will get between her and her goals! A fitness inspiration and health motivational story from down under. How to get past obstacles and the story of never giving up... some quick health and fitness tips, to motivate you into getting fitter today! @me_cfs_joy - Instagram

The best bicep training tips and 2020 lockdown rants! EP018 Wish your biceps would grow quicker? Arm training mistakes and how to lift smarter. Strong, smart training tips for optimal gym training. Maximise your bicep progress and minimise injury! Don't be a gym Kev!! Another lockdown!? Gyms shut again! DAMN IT BOJO! What to expect for the rest of 2020 and how to make some progress/give up... JK!

Lower body training, alternative for lunges and general ramblings about exercise selection, programming and workout principles ft Coach Connor. EP017 Q from Sarah, A from Connor + my insights. Alternatives for lunges: Do squats and deadlifts cut it? Why you should do lunges? Should you even train legs? What lifting rules should you follow for leg day/lower body training? Plus, a quick look into my workouts and leg training rules! Don't forget to check out Coach Connor on Insta and Facebook!! www.theonlinecoach.co

Counting calories, calorie restrictions, calorie control methods for controlling your weight! EP016 Is counting calories the only way to control calories? Do keto, IF or vegan diets help you control calories? What are calories? How do you control them? Tips on how to lose weight/control your weight without getting bogged down using my fitness pal every day and counting every last calorie! www.theonlinecoach.co

The HYBRID X, STRENGTH X and Foundation Plan. EP015 A full rebrand, a new website, 3 new personal training plans! Health by Matt is GAWN! The Online Coach is alive!! Have you ever tried online PT? Want a free trial to improve your strength, mobility, conditioning and diet!? HMU on Insta' for some free tips and fitness coaching! www.theonlinecoach.co

Quick fix for lower back pain/sore knees. HI-LARIOUS road accident story from this weekend... EP014 Do you suffer from a bad back or achey knees after the gym, running or playing sport? Can massage, stretching and mobility work at the hips and ankle fix your knees and back? Pain when squatting or lunging? Soreness after deadlifts and running!? You should try this... OMG, I witnessed a funny-ass road accident today. Nobody was hurt, don't worry.

Health and fitness tracking (heart rate data and GPS) with Apple Watch/Smart Watch. The best programme for fat loss. EP013 What is the best way to use Apple Watch for health and fitness? Do smart watches help you recover from workouts? Track your heart rate, heart rate variability and runs. What is the best programme for fat loss/weight loss? (HIIT, steady state cardio, weight lifting etc.) Is it: Calories in, calories out?

The benefits of water and being hydrated for fat loss and performance. Random Covid ramblings... EP012 Do we actually need to drink plenty of water? Is drinking water a myth? We all drink plenty when we're trying to be healthy... but do we know why!? What's fact and what's fiction?... Covid ramblings, corona worries and social dumbness. Probably a lot of nothingness. Is this actually a health and fitness podcast!?

Starting out with running and creepy personal trainers! EP011 Beginner to intermediate tips for running. Outdoor and treadmill running. What running shoes, speeds and distance tips. Should you run to lose weight and build your fitness? Tips and tricks for succeeding when running... Bad personal trainers... are there many good PTs left!?

A rogue, raw and silly EP001-EP009 recap! Talking ALL things fitness and then some... EP010 I go off on one here, uncut audio, errors and mistakes make for one of my rawest and silliest episodes yet. A light hearted, fun recap of the first 9 episodes so far! HEY! Tell a friend to tell a friend, already!

Supplement deep dive! ft. Real Life Coach Connor EP009 We talk all things supplements and how they can help you achieve your fitness goals... Which you need for specific types of gym training and which supplements you can leave. Vegan supplements, endurance sport supplements, health focussed supplements. Save money with proper nutrition and diet, achieve your goals; get leaner and stronger. Don't forget to check out Connors stuff: www.reallifecoach.online

Build muscle and lose fat at the same time? Minimal equipment workouts? Post-lockdown gym tips. EP008 Can you get leaner and stronger at the same time? Find out the best way to lose fat and build muscle! Struggling with the post-lockdown gyms? I have 3 tips to help you have more efficient gym workouts. Try something new instead of fighting a losing battle with the current state of affairs in gyms and the world! Man flu got the better of me, but I'm feeling better, thankfully it wasn't COVID19!

ft. Tom from Forging_Fitness - Hard gainer making no progress? My first gym session post-lockdown. EP007 How do you make progress in the gym, when it doesn't come easy? How to get over "bad genetics" - things everybody should be doing. How was my first workout back in the gym post-lockdown?!

ft. reallifecoachconnor - Are "healthy habits" making you fat? Green tea: deep dive. Fitness priorities!? EP006 Are you making progress? Or are you focusing on the wrong things? Think you know all about green tea? - you will after this episode... Start making noticeable changes to your body, improve your health and fitness NOW!

Tips for returning to the gym! Too much HIIT training? How to use resistance bands! EP005 How can you ensure a smooth return to the gym, post-COVID? Get my tips and tricks for regaining your fitness! Can you do too much HIIT training!? Do you need to do more stretching!?! Are resistance bands any good!? How best to use them alongside other gym equipment... Get healthier, leaner and stronger with my fitness takeaways!

Diet vs Exercise... Essential exercises you NEED to be doing? Pringles sponsorship! EP004 Which is more important; diet or exercise? What exercises do you NEED to be doing regularly to improve your health, fitness and strength!? My quick tips on how to get stronger, healthier, fitter and leaner!

Protein deep dive: Do veggie/vegan proteins match up to animal protein sources? EP003 Thanks for taking the time to come back for another episode. This week I have a guest who is an expert on protein, giving fundamental knowledge from the perspective of a vegetarian (also suitable for vegan listeners). Does veggie protein match up to animal products? Protein and veggies. Let's go!!

How do you make awesome progress without a PT? Start seeing change in your arms today! Pringles, anyone!? I'm back - I made it for round 2. There's so many little gems in this one, I hope you enjoy...

The Health by Matt Podcast #EP001 Creatine for runners? Should you track your workouts? Is Crossfit dead?! Gyms re-opening... My first ever solo podcast is live, featuring a small news segment and a couple of listener questions, let's go!