Podcast by FitPro
HOW TO BECOME A FITNESS EDUCATOR AND DEVELOP YOUR OWN COURSES. LINCOLN BRYDEN SHARES HIS PATH TO SUCCESS, AND DISCUSSES WHAT IT TAKES TO MOVE FROM FITNESS PRESENTER TO FITNESS EDUCATOR. Lincoln Bryden and FitPro's Executive Director Teresa Wheatley discuss what you need to become a successful fitness educator, how to develop your teaching skills and how to avoid the common mistakes people make when setting up their own courses. Lincoln's expertise is shaped by his 30 plus years in the fitness industry as successful presenter, educator and speaker. This webcast is a must-listen for anyone on the path to train the trainers. Lincoln Bryden is a 30 plus years fitness industry veteran. As an instructor, presenter and speaker, he has coached literally thousands of people across the world in a wide range of fitness and group exercises disciplines. He has presented in over 40 countries and has created numerous fitness programmes and CPD courses. As well as delivering Personal Training courses for the last 10 years, he is a Sports and Exercise Science Lecturer, as well as regularly training group exercise instructors and personal trainers on a variety of topics, all with the ultimate aim to make them better coaches and to provide a better service for their clients. He is author of P.R.I.M.E, which is a simple 5 step system designed to help group exercise instructors launch their own programmes and impact more people.
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In this episode Adam explores how to deal with setbacks and rejection, how to reframe failure and how to master the art of Kaizen. A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world's leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names. Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/business-mastery-with-adam-daniel-episode-1-the-fundamentals-of-business Episode 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery Episode 3: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-episode-3
ADAM COVERS 3 KEY AREAS TO HELP YOU WITH GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: ✅ Ruthless Prioritisation ✅ The Tripod Formula ✅ Your Elevator Pitch A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world's leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names. Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/business-mastery-with-adam-daniel-episode-1-the-fundamentals-of-business Episode 3: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-episode-3 Episode 4: https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-1
A little bit more about Matthew... Matthew Bowles is 3 x Grand Finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior. Originally from Manchester, Matthew's quiet confidence on the course has given him the nickname of the 'Silent Assassin'. Matthew is an ex-gymnast and ex-trapeze catcher, he also started rock climbing when he was 13. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys free diving with sharks (he can hold his breath for 5 minutes!).
This episode contains insights into a relatively new perspective on immune health that will really fascinate and engage you. JP and Dr Stewart discuss things we hear about in our profession on a daily basis – auto immune issues, allergies, food intolerance, symptoms that indicate deeper issues – and look into what actions are afoot in peoples immune systems that can lead to their problems. Are they dominant in a catabolic (TH1) pathway for example, and if so, where did it all start? It gets more interesting as they examine where initial ‘insults' to immune health begin (mental, emotional and physical), where they lead if unchecked and just as importantly, what we can do about it through accessible changes in lifestyle. You'll never look at stress, inflammation and the nervous system the same again! Dr Stewart Gillespie is a functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. Trained as an osteopath in London and a chiropractor in New York, Stewart has worked closely with Dr Eric Berg for 4 years – dealing with hormones and weight loss, as well as interpreting blood work & functional lab testing. Stewart has also undertaken many training programs & mentorships, including learning from Charles Poliquin, Datis Kharrazian, Functional Medicine University & the Kalish Institute. Dr Stewart Gillespie is best-known for his expertise in the immune system & his quick, effective protocols based on the 7 different types of inflammation. He teaches this signature method to health professionals around the globe through live workshops and functional medicine mentorship programs. Website: https://functionalmedicineservices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalmedicineservices/ and IG Handle: @functionalmedicineservices & @drstewartgillespie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalmedicineservices How to learn more: Functional Medicine Foundations Course (7 hours): https://functionalmedicineservices.com/course/foundations/ Inflammation Mastery Mentorship (10 Weeks): https://functionalmedicineservices.com/inflammation-mastery/ Functional Medicine Mentorship (6 months): https://functionalmedicineservices.com/mentorship/
Join JP and Maria Teresa as they discuss her journey from growing up in Mexico as the 10th child in a family of 11 children, and becoming an aerobics instructor at 15, through to being the driving force behind Zumba taking over as the leading dance fitness craze in Australia and New Zealand. As always, JP wants to know the guest's journey and he draws out everything from how Latin names come to be (and are often so long!) through to why Maria Teresa had to graduate with a degree in marketing before she could follow her passion of dance and fitness. Then we learn the pathway that led to her international career spanning North America, Europe and Australia/NZ and for her to become the person who brought Zumba down under. They discuss the strength of the brand and why it's so popular to this day, before moving on and discussing one of Maria Teresa's other passions, Aqua fitness. With such a stellar and ongoing career across decades, the wisdom and nuggets of intellectual gold just keep coming in this episode. Enjoy this international story of success and what it can teach us all! Maria Teresa Stone is a renowned fitness expert and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in the industry. Originally from Mexico, she began her journey in 1996, specializing in both group fitness and water-based fitness classes. Her career has taken her across the globe, leading master classes, training instructors, and presenting at international fitness conventions. In 2009, Maria Teresa was instrumental in the successful launch of Zumba® in New Zealand and Australia. Over the past 16 years, she has trained thousands of instructors throughout the Australasia Pacific region, earning widespread recognition for her leadership and impact. In 2016, her contributions were formally acknowledged when she was inducted into Fitness Australia's Roll of Honour. As co-founder of the online platform My Group Move, Maria Teresa provides essential training and ongoing support to group fitness instructors worldwide. A passionate advocate for holistic well-being, she is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Based in New Zealand with her husband and two children, she continues to inspire women through Powerful YOU, her home workout program designed to empower and nurture both body and mind. https://www.facebook.com/maria.t.stone
In this episode, JP talks to Karen Mahar, one half of the dynamic global brand that is Animal Flow. His mission in this conversation was to get at what it takes as a person, and as a professional, to become known and significant in a crowded marketplace; the decisions that need to be made; the humility needed in a partnership; the drive and energy; and how we can leverage our personal experience and professional acumen to become a cutting edge, unique offering, established in 35 countries. This is an eye-opening interview, delving into a lot of ‘behind the scenes footage' that is both deeply interesting and highly educational. Karen's understanding and ability to communicate all the layers involved is a brilliant example of why most of us have heard of Animal Flow and many of us have sampled the modality. We can all take away something from this interview, whether we have a local, national or global brand. Karen is the COO of Global Bodyweight Training and the Animal Flow brand, which she co-founded in 2010 and developed into an international fitness company with 20,000 instructors. She holds a PhD in Sociology, and prior to launching her fitness career was the director of the Institute of Homeless Studies in Miami, Florida. She's been a Board Member for numerous non-profit and quasi-governmental entities focused on issues of poverty and inequality, and is committed to making the world a better place in whatever she does. After 30 years living in Miami, in 2016 she and her business partner embarked on a two year tour of moving to a new country every month as they developed the Animal Flow program around the world. Karen now lives in Denver Colorado, where she hikes, skis, and hangs out with her Bernese Mountain Dog.
Another industry giant, Peter Twist, is the guest in this interview with JP. As a global influencer before social media even existed, and still in 2025, JP explores Peter's journey through our industry from athlete, to student, to coaching professional team sports, having training facilities across Canada, creating a physical product line, advising the Olympic training approach for both winter and summer programs for the Chinese team, writing books, courses and so much more. Alongside this, JP and Peter talk about how high performance is so much more than physical training – covering brain, beliefs, attitudes, environment and philosophy. If you love understanding what it is to be human, training movement not muscles, and creating health and happiness, then you're in for a treat! Sport scientist, author, CEO. Peter Twist coached 11 years in NHL, Operated 12 Training Centers in 4 countries, TWIST Conditioning developed 20,000 college & high school athletes, 2,000 pro & Olympic athletes, including 5 major league MVPs. He also led modernization of training for China Olympic Program. Peter shifted the fitness and sport industries' training paradigms when he introduced the world's first 3 Functional Training certification courses. He has authored 22 certification courses, built TWIST education and a product business to 330 global distributors. He's also Under Armour's selected Global Education Partner and brought IDEA World to Shanghai China. Incredibly, he has delivered 1,500 lectures, authored 20 books, 44 DVDs, was the recipient NSCA President's Award, IDEA Programmer of Year & Inspiration Awards, China's Most Inspiring in Fitness Award, CFP Presenter of the Year Award. Peter is a stage 4 cancer & stroke thriver inspiring keynotes speeches on Champion Mindset. In his spare time he enjoys hiking & skiing the mountains & rainforest on the west coast of Canada.
Join JP in this riveting interview with Lionel University Global VP, Dan Duran. Coming from a 22 year career with the California Police Dept, almost wrecking himself with over-exercise and moving into the fitness industry, Dan has some fascinating stories (with lessons) to share with us all, including his amusing connection with Forrest Gump! As an ultra triathlete, Dan has some sobering and inspiring stories about always moving forward, enjoying hallucinations and picking the right support team. However, it's the lessons around challenge, success, failure and growth that really get you thinking. On top of this, JP also draws out some incredible nuggets from Dan's career as a leader, global educator, keynote speaker and vice president of global exercise brands, which can teach all of us something about performing well and how to have a rewarding career, at all levels, in our industry. This is an eclectic listen, but the pure drive behind the man that is Dan Duran, befits the title of the podcast. Dan is the Vice-President of Lionel University Global, a college specializing in exercise science for the fitness industry. He is also the chairman of the REX Roundtables for Leaders Personal Training Leadership Roundtable. He has over 30 years' experience in training and training management including being a VP for two different global education companies, a health club owner and the Fitness Director for two large multi-use health clubs where his teams grew revenue exponentially. He is an international presenter and has presented in over 11 countries, specializing in topics such as personal training, leadership and resilience. Prior to working in the private fitness industry, he worked for the state of California for 22 years, primarily in law enforcement, where he ultimately managed statewide training for all law enforcement officers and 200 trainers, including being the director and an instructor at a state police academy and adjunct faculty at several colleges for topics including physical fitness. Dan is an ultra-triathlete, having completed numerous Ironman's, two Double Ironman's, a Triple Ironman, and a Quintuple Ironman. He currently competes in mountain ultra-endurance runs.
What we covered: 1.So you've just recorded a course for us on play-based training - why did you feel compelled to create it? 2. In the course you cover a lot of scientific background as well as giving 50 great playful examples of play in action - can you give us a couple of nuggets here? 3. You have created a play profiling sequence for people in the course - why is this necessary? Don't we just play the games? 4. There are 6 practical sections in the course aimed at different populations... why? 5. What are your thoughts on using play in our industry generally - are there better environments than others? A little bit about JP... After burning out aged 34 while running his own furniture company and losing his mother to cancer a year later, JP listened to his true calling, joined the fitness industry and became an award-winning educator, speaker and industry mentor. JP's mission is to show how we are mental, emotional and physical beings, and that nothing can be studied or affected individually. Having sworn for many years that he'd never have children, JP is now a father of four, demonstrating that life is always available for review, new learning, growth, change and adaptation. Since turning 40, JP has managed to defy gravity and grow 1cm taller, thanks to the elasticising effect of myofascial movement and ViPR creating more space in his joints. Key expertise: - Award-winning educator, speaker and mentor. - Delivers webinars and practical workshops internationally. - Teaches in a way that is down to earth, engaging and connected, with a fair degree of humour thrown in.
A little bit about Annette... Annette Lang has been active in the fitness industry for over 40 years, working in sales, management, education and personal training as well as developing and delivering education programs throughout the US and abroad. She has presented at international conferences including FitPro, Club Industry, IHRSA, ACSM, Perform Better and IDEA and has a Master's degree in Health Education. Annette is a successful and certified personal trainer in NYC delivering private sessions and has authored numerous videos, including Pre Postnatal Training Fan, and had a YouTube show called “The Lang Show”.
A little bit more about Ben... Ben Coomber is a multi-award-winning high performance coach and nutrition educator focused on Human Optimisation. He's also a speaker, 2023 bestselling author of ‘How to Live an Awesome Life', wrote ‘How to be an Awesome Personal trainer in 2016, and is the CEO of Awesome Supplements, a 16x award winning supplement company on a mission to elevate human potential and add credibility to the world of supplements.
WATCH JP (JOHN POLLEY) AND LINDA BARLOW DISCUSS THE SIMPLE ACTIONS WE CAN TAKE FOR A LIFESTYLE APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND HOW YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MEDICINE. During this fascinating conversation, full of useful information, heaps of references for further research, relevant anecdotes and thoughtful musings, JP and Linda cover what simple actions we can implement in our lives that will enhance our human experience. However, what makes it so interesting, is they cover roads less trodden, like morning light, and disease as a healing response, that are more unusual and deeply engaging. Enjoy this stroll into life as medicine.
Tune into JP (John Polley) and Niki Loe, naturopath and myofascial movement specialist, as they talk about the practice of joy and what it means for the human experience JP and Niki dive into the experience, science and strategies for joy in this conversation about what it is to be human as we head into 2025. They explore how joy isn't something you can simply attain, but how it takes the form of a conscious decision and consistent practice. The components of the practice of joy and how to adapt it to each unique individual is very real, human and thought-provoking. And of course, Niki's undeniable passion and positivity will have you engaged and in joyous mood by the end. Niki Loe is a human experience guide dedicated to empowering and educating human beings to move and live with more joy. A degree-qualified naturopath & medical herbalist, Next Level myofascial movement specialist, wellness educator, speaker, writer and creator of her signature “Glow” classes, Niki is an advocate for self-love and joy. She lives by the belief that everyone deserves to live a joyous life in a body that they love. With over two decades of experience guiding people to positively transform their lives, she draws from her own personal experience of overcoming health challenges and multiple surgeries, including four hip surgeries and living with stage 4 endometriosis. Niki's mission is simple: to devour life with great joy and inspire others to do the same.
In this episode, JP explores something which has, or will, affect us all, with grief counsellor, speaker and personal trainer, JoDee Coulter. In a conversation both deep and absorbing, they explore primary grief, and secondary grief - its obvious sibling - which everyone overlooks. They discuss how grief can affect us, but more importantly what we can do about it. And above all, WHO we can be for our clients, friends and family in times of grief. This exchange is peppered with knowledge bombs and realisations that will have you sitting back and reflecting for some time afterwards. A little bit about JoDee… JoDee Coulter is a Bereavement Coordinator Certified in Thanatology with 25 years experience working in the hospice setting. She began her healthcare career as a Licensed and Board-Certified Music Therapist working with diversified populations prior to transitioning to hospice. She finds fulfillment in supporting the bereaved in their grief utilizing the creative arts, as well as designing and facilitating support groups that meet the needs of her community. She also enjoys educating through presentations on topics such as this one today. She learned firsthand the role of a caregiver when her husband was diagnosed with a rare adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy (Kennedy's Disease) just three years into their marriage. She understands grief on many levels and the vital importance of self-care while being a caregiver JoDee became certified as a personal trainer in 2018 for personal and professional reasons. She now combines her passions for fitness, grief, and holistic wellness to support and encourage caregivers; moreover, she works to inspire individuals who want to take their health to a new level. She wants everyone to know how much better you can feel when you move your body, eat well, and have an opportunity for self-expression.
In this episode JP talks to global speaker, author and consultant, Amanda Bracks, all about the different layers of sales. As always with JP, there are candid personal reflections and interesting rabbit holes explored. They cover the nature of sales and selling, how it's evolved over time, the essence of good selling, marketing and branding, why some of us are uncomfortable with the whole topic of sales, what we need to know in the technological era about ‘putting ourselves out there', as well as what we need to remember has never changed in the nature of connecting over a common goal. Also, how do you adapt with the times, from someone who has been doing so for 30 years. There are gems in this exchange for both the seasoned marketer and the novice. Enjoy! A little bit about Amanda… Amanda is an international speaker, trainer and business consultant training thousands around the world in UK, USA, India, China, NZ and Asia on business, fitness sales and lead generation and has authored 2 sales and marketing books. She has 30 years of industry experience as national marketing manager, national sales specialist, owning a wellness studio, managing leisure centres and big box health clubs. She has personally sold over 22,000 memberships and 1,000 PT packages. Amanda has received many accolades including NSW fitness manager of the year, Australian Club of the Year, Australian Fitness Boutique Studio of the Year and inducted into the prestigious Australian Fitness Industry Roll of Honour. She owns an online sales and fitness business training platform Fitness Management Training
JP interviews international educator, coach and retreat facilitator, Bec Dilizia, all about her journey from exercise physiologist, to holistic wellness coach. Specifically, they plot the points of health challenges, motherhood, career and personal self image and how embracing non traditional methods, and unifying them with mainstream understanding, can be enormously powerful in achieving success. An engaging discussion follows around energy, energy medicine and meridians, and how they can be understood and used by anyone, complete with examples for you to try. If you have ever wondered the link between energy, health and movement, this will go a long way to increase you interest! Bec qualified as an Exercise Physiologist in 1999. She served in several different roles including corporate health assessments, onsite exercise coordinator on mine sites, worker's compensation program delivery, personal training and insurance case manager. Wellness business owner/coach followed. In recent years as a Holistic Wellness Coach, Bec has pursued education and experience in various other aspects affecting humans such as; the fascial system, the lymphatic system, meditation, energy medicine, essential oils and energy healing. Bec is an International presenter, educator and retreat facilitator. With passions for loaded movement, animal flow, daily ocean swims, personal growth and clean home cooking, Bec is an advocate for optimising life force energy. Mum to two beautiful boys, with an extended Italian family around her in Perth, Bec leads a “full but fulfilling” existence with gratitude.
Join JP and Dr Perry and discover a little about what makes the doc tick, how his personal journey has taken him into new fields as a practitioner and why he does what he does. Most of us have heard of global industry presence, Dr Perry and his brand, Stop Chasing Pain. In this conversation, JP and Dr Perry riff off each other throughout a riveting discussion on how all systems are connected, with examples and stories to bring it all to life. We can get very ‘stuck' in our passion for movement. This episode will broaden your mind and leave you wondering about your own experiences, and those with clients, for some time afterwards. Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA, Perry Nickelston, DC is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International Speaker and Educator of the self-care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo. Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A Vital Guide To Healing Your Body, Moving Well, And Gaining Control Of Your Life. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained by The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical, and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application). Dr. Perry uses high-power Class 4 Deep Tissue Laser Therapy to decrease inflammation and pain and accelerate the natural healing process of the body. He is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find sources of non-painful dysfunction, so your site of pain improves. Dr. Perry's mission is to EDUCATE individuals on how to help themselves (and others) to live a life free of chronic pain. After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease, he decided to dedicate himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. He has devoted himself to understanding the systems of the body and what it takes to improve the health and well-being of each system so they may work synergistically together for optimal health and performance. He's compiled his many years of education, hands-on experience, and research into educational programs that are both easy to follow and easy to apply; for anyone from the average person to the skilled professional. Dr. Perry is the designer of the Body Ecosystem Hierarchy (made up of the Mojo series), which is a self-treatment program whose sole purpose is to empower you to regain control of your life from chronic pain. He is a 1997 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience in the health industry.
In this episode, JP and Richard explore how the “fat kid at school” (Richard's own description) ends up becoming an aerobics instructor, gym owner and then a national leader of the exercise industry, who goes on to sit on boards that influence the global advancements in our professional standards. Incredibly, due to Richard's passionate, rapid-fire speaking style, they still had time to discuss why New Zealand has arguably the friendliest exercise conference on Earth, what the kiwis do best, Richard's message to all trainers, and his current intensely felt desire to educate government to see exercise as the most financially efficient health measure to introduce to all western populations. Enjoy this powerful discussion with a global leader in the industry. Richard is the CEO of ExerciseNZ with a background in exercise facility management and ownership. He sits on multiple global boards including HFA (formerly IHRSA), World Active & ICREPs. He holds a B.Sc in statistics, and an MBA, and has a passion for advocating for the exercise industry.
This episode calls on the mighty intellect of a mighty mind – one Robert Cappuccio! With a lifetime of professional experience in behaviour change, coaching groups and individuals, steering leadership teams in multiple industries and agencies, writing books and speaking at the highest profile events, there is no one better positioned to give us insights into ourselves. JP asks a series of probing questions to draw out Robert's take on personal growth, how we change (for the better), what drives us and why Luke Skywalker is NOT the hero of Star Wars! There's also a fascinating discussion around the concept of originating intention; which, once identified, can be an incredible tool to bring clarity, direction and action over time. This conversation will be food from the gods for all those people fascinated by the nature of human existence. Robert (Bobby) is an internationally renowned presenter, author, and coach in the areas of wellness, behaviour change, cultural development, communication and leadership, Robert Cappuccio has trained, coached and developed teams all over the world, working with people from all walks of life, at all levels within leading organizations and government, from front line staff to the C Suite. Robert has held senior leadership positions and co-founded some of the most recognized education and leadership companies around the globe. A seasoned presenter, he has shared the stage with renown thought leaders such as Jim Rohn, Paul Taylor, Craig Harper, Jane Goodall, Deepak Chopra, The Dalai Lama, and Martin Kove (the villainous Sensei from Karate Kid/Cobra Kai) He has co-authored multiple textbooks, is a best-selling author, and has written hundreds of articles for prominent trade publications. He has been a regular guest on podcasts and radio shows including the BBC4 radio with Paul Ross. You can listen to Robert and his inspiring guests share their insights and expertise every week on his podcast ‘The Self-Help Antidote.' Currently Bobby is working as a consultant in the domains of Coaching and Cultural development with AJ Gallagher and California Schools VEBA, serving over 70 school districts, the county sheriff's department, and emergency first responders within California. Bobby believes that learning opens the door to countless possibilities in any area within our lives that give us an opportunity to contribute and find meaning as well as fulfillment. Teaching therefore is one of the most impactful and altruistic services anyone can offer to the individual and society.
JP chats to new Executive Director of FitPro, Teresa Wheatley by FitPro
In our latest podcast, FitPro's Jane Waller chats to our popular author, Linia Patel, as they discuss the reasons why nutrition plays a huge part in the menopause journey. Linia explains the actual stages of menopause and how they are affected by many factors, including nutrition, and how by making the right choices you can better manage symptoms. From hormones to supplements and everything in between, they cover it all, including how nutrition changes through the stages of menopause.
Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.
In this episode Adam explores how to grow your community, nurture your network and how to master a growth mindset. A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world's leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.
There is a deeper need for pregnant women to be able to cope with stressors in their pregnancy, as they approach labour and birth and afterwards. Dianne explains how fitness professionals can have a role within this exciting journey. Here's the link mentioned in the podcast: https://thepregnancycentre.libsyn.com/episode-33-a-5-minute-moment-with-chantal-traub A little bit about Dianne... Dianne Edmonds is a physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience with pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor education, treatment and fitness programmes. Dianne was the lead physiotherapist and project officer for the Pelvic Floor First project campaign, run by the Continence Foundation of Australia, and is a Pelvic Floor First ambassador. Dianne is the director and founder of The Pregnancy Centre and completed her Elite Personal Training course in 2013.
With so many exciting developments going on at TRX we thought it was time to have another catch up with Nathan. We talk about the latest TRX news... with a load of exciting developments thrown in for good measure. Nathan also shares some insights on the industry and his successful career. Also, don't forget to check out their education. A little bit about Nathan... With nearly 15 years' experience as a personal trainer, football coach and educator, Nathan is the International Education & Training Manager for TRX Training, leading the development and awareness of TRX education, events and coaching globally. Previously, Nathan lived and worked in Dubai for Arsenal F.C. before moving over to MEFITPRO as their director of education. Nathan has presented at events around the world, including, MEFIT Summit (in Dubai) IDEA (in Las Vegas) and Perform X here in the U.K. Outside of fitness education, Nathan enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and visiting the greatest team the world has ever seen – Aston Villa
When Adam Daniel suggested we ran a four-part series covering the fundamentals of business and how to grow one - we jumped at the chance. Adam is a renowned and highly respected educator – he has a way of making education truly stick. Learn how to have a thriving career whilst building a successful and sustainable business. We discuss: ✅ Defining Your Purpose ✅ Building Your Business ✅ Getting and Keeping Clients ✅ Becoming a Client Centred Coach A little bit about Adam... Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world's leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.
Catching a meal on the run between clients or sessions? Want to know what you can eat on the go? Are protein bars 'good choices' for a fitpro? How do we make sure 'healthy eating' doesn't spiral in to disordered eating? How can you as the fitpro recognise this in yourself or your clients? FitPro's Jane Waller, speaks to leading dietician and sports nutritionist, Dr Linia Patel in our latest podcast - it's jam-packed with great advice. A little more about Linia... Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.
Mental and emotional stress causes physical changes to the body. Often these changes lead to short and long term back pain. Listen as Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification, explains how stress can cause back pain and stay tuned for exercises that target musculoskeletal discomfort caused by stress.
FitPro's Teresa Wheatley caught up for a second podcast with best-selling author Jono Petrohilos... this time Jono shared his simple and specific system promising success in sales and leads using Facebook ads. Jono is a podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year. He is the Co Founder and Director at Fitness Education Online, one of the largest providers of CEC Courses in Australia / New Zealand. Website: fitnesseducationonline.com.au IG: www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline LI: www.linkedin.com/in/jonopetrohilos/
FitPro caught up with Jono, a best-selling author, podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year. Jono Petrohilos shares his wisdom and experience in this entertaining podcast '4 Steps to a Successful Bootcamp'. A little bit more about Jono... Jono Petrohilos is the Co Founder and Director at Fitness Education Online, one of the largest providers of CEC Courses in Australia / New Zealand. Website: fitnesseducationonline.com.au IG: www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonopetrohilos/
Where's your head at? Podcast with Richard Callender for Men's Mental Health Awareness Month 2021. by FitPro
We talk to Keli Roberts, high profile PT and author about what makes a successful SGT session for the savvy PT and GX instructor. A little bit about Keli.... Keli Roberts has been recognized for many prestigious awards in the fitness industry. In 2003, she was named the IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the year. In 2005, Keli was awarded the Best Female Presenter and in 2008 she received the Lifetime Achievement OBOW award and in 2007 she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Keli is an ACSM EP and holds certifications through AFAA and ACE as a GFI, HC and CPT. Moreover, Keli is an SCW Faculty Member, a BOSU Elite Developmental Team Member and a Schwinn Senior Master Trainer and an Ambassador for Ryka.
Mary herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2007 and with secondaries in July 2014. Despite her own diagnosis she endeavours to raise awareness of the disease, in particular of secondary breast cancer. By sharing her experience and through her patient advocacy she helps others in her position. A little bit about Mary: Mary Huckle is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor from Enfield, North London and is the founder/owner of Breakthrough Fitness. She is married with 3 children. Her passion for anything health and fitness related has been a lifelong affair and after working in finance for many years she eventually changed her career path in 2003 when she left the world of finance to retrain as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor at the YMCA. She is also qualified in pre and post natal, breast cancer rehabilitation and children's fitness. Mary also takes pride in the fact that for over 13 years she's helped dozens of women regain their confidence and fitness during and after cancer treatment.
In this podcast with Sarah Bolitho we understand that every client will communicate about their cancer differently and explore how the PT and GX instructor can adapt to support them. Sarah Bolitho is a Fitness Career Mentor and uses her 30-years industry experience as an instructor, tutor/assessor, IV/EV, and course writer to support new and experienced fitness professionals in developing their careers. She is the author of six books in the ‘Complete Guide to...' series, has worked for/run, large and small training organisations, written for magazines and been on radio as a leading authority so is ideally placed to support instructors in their career development. www.sarahbolitho.com
Strength is a term we use every day in our industry and it is defined as the ability to exert enough force in order to overcome resistance. In this episode we are going to completely uncover the full force of strength training, what it means to be strong and how we can help our clients achieve strength that is more specific to them. We are joined by Stu Gatherum who has a keen interest as well as tons of professional and personal experience working in the area of Strength and Conditioning with both athletes and with a PT client base. Stu Gatherum has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years, he has been a full time PT, a Strength and Conditioning coach for a range of professional athletes in different sports and is a fitness educator both in the U.K and Internationally, running two businesses centred around educational delivery in T2 Fitness, and content creation in T2 Awards. One of his primary passions in fitness is the area of S&C, and he has a unique perspective on its application within sports, as well as with a PT client base.
Corrective exercise is an absolute necessity for those whose workouts are hampered by muscle and joint pain, so knowing how to integrate it into client programs is a must-have skill for fitness professionals. The keys to creating and implementing successful corrective exercise strategies are provided in this enlightening podcast from Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. Listen in to find out how you can help clients with pain and injuries get back to their workouts without restrictions.
In this podcast we gain first hand experience of what the challenges are of exercising and competing with Type 1 Diabetes and how to begin to overcome them. Heidi shares insights in how to coach clients with diabetes from her own personal experience as well as from her time coaching others. A little bit about Heidi Quine..... Heidi is a qualified England Athletics Run Coach, as well as PT & fitness instructor. An athlete herself, she's raced marathons, triathlons, 100 mile bike rides, and is currently training for a Half Ironman. Always smiling, she's passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. We love her for her relentless optimism.
If your golden goal is to train athletes – at any level – this insightful and eye-opening chat between professional tennis player Alicia Barnett and FitPro master trainer Aaron Barnett is bursting with hints and tips on how to successfully work with an athlete. Who better to hear it from than the athlete's mouth? Alicia shares her journey of training with a coaching team to help you gain a greater insight into what the athlete wants – and needs – from a coach to deliver more consistent, ever-improving performances on the field, court or track. Alicia strikes a balance between structure and freedom and shares the most important qualities she looks for in a fitness professional.
Did you know that you might be missing a trick with your advertising? Do you realise that the messaging you use may only be reaching half of your potential market? In this thought-provoking podcast, David Klaasen FCIPD MloD, a practitioner in brain and behaviour change with over 30 years' experience, explains the psyche behind members' language and motivations. He discusses how you can communicate more effectively with clients and members by understanding their below-conscious motivators – and how you can use these to target your messaging more effectively.
In this podcast, we focus on all things ViPR. ViPR's education manager, Aaron Barnett speaks to the co-founder of Total Player, Joseph Taylor. They explore how to effectively apply ViPR to enhance sports performance and particularly with football players. Total Player's mission is to enhance football players' athleticism through functional performance training, combining their experience as professional athletes and their professional education to understand how best to train the body for athletic performance.
In this podcast, FitPro speaks to biomechanics coach Anthony Fletcher around ‘plyometrics for all'. Traditionally plyometrics is part of the training spectrum reserved for athletes and elite fitness enthusiasts. It is often avoided by many due to its complicated nature and potential for injury. Today, we look at how this method can be effectively incorporated into any training program. Anthony has been a biomechanics coach for over fifteen years, training individuals and teams with an approach underpinned by science.
After Lockdown 1.0 Lindsey Simpson and her colleague, Katie Lewis - who had recently completed her Mental Health England First Aid qualifications - began to wonder how everyone else was coping with Lockdown. How does the mental health of my colleagues and industry friends compare to the mental health of those working in other industries? It would be great if you could take a few minutes to complete the Fitness and Active Leisure Workforce State of Mind 2021 survey, https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fitpros and the Employer 2021 survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/orgns Everything is anonymous.
In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Carron Manning. Carron and her husband Lewis developed the evidence-based exercise prescription app EXi when they realised their patients' low levels of activity and chronic diseases were intrinsically linked - and that exercise improved all their health outcomes. Carron is a chartered physiotherapist with an MSc in sport and exercise medicine. She has a wealth of experience in the NHS and has worked for the British rowing team, Tottenham Hotspur FC and the English women's rugby team. She most recently worked with Team GB athletes at the English Institute of Sport.
In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Marcelle Malan. We explore physical activity for those heading into perimenopause through to menopause and beyond; looking at an overview of some key strategies to help navigate physiological changes during this time. Marcelle is an exercise physiologist working in private practice in Melbourne, Australia, and she works primarily with older adults to build and maintain physical and mental resilience.
Paul Edmondson, movement specialist and master trainer, speaks to Jane Waller about whether fast tracking clients is smart training. He outlines the biggest mistakes he sees trainers making with clients and how consideration of the client's previous experience and ability – along with building the foundations first – is key.
In this podcast our head of education, Aaron Barnett, speaks to Pentony O'Hagan and Danielle White from T3 education about how teamwork makes the client's dream work. In their discussion, they explore how personal trainers and soft tissue therapists can work together effectively for clients to reach their full potential.
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