The Nutrition, Health and Performance Podcast

Leanne Bierton is the founder of the Lean With Leanne Program which specialises in educating people on the science behind fat loss as well as addressing the emotional connection with body image and food. Online coach, Personal Trainer and manager of Winners 2000 Gym in Paignton. Currently training to be a Counsellor specialising in disordered eating and self-sabotage.In this episode we discuss:- The emotional attachment some people have with food- The complexities of eating habits and behaviours- Leanne's personal story with disordered eating and the steps she took to seek help.- Red flags for people to look for- The importance of a support networkUse code LWL21-10%OFF for 10% OffHead over to the PRP store for premium and elite supplements... https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/

In this episode we talk with Charlotte Avery. Charlotte has working in the supplement industry for more than 15 years. From working on the manufacturing floor, to the lab, and now running two successful supplement companies. Charlotte has a wealth of experience in entire process of supplement manufacturing. In this episode, we discuss;- How supplements are manufactured - from raw ingredients to final product- Why not all manufacturers work to the same quality control standards- The difficulties for consumers- The one thing you can do to understand how much a supplement company knows about its products Use code PRPPODCAST10 for 10% OffHead over to the PRP store for premium and elite supplements... https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/

In this episode, we discuss the seven strength lessons that Jason has learned from world-leading experts such as Dan John, Paul Mcllroy, and Chrisitan Thibaudeau. We discuss things such as:- the skill of strength- not neglecting contraction type- how to use tempo to your advantage- why environment and intent are crucial to how you trainUse code PRP10 for 10% OffHead over to the PRP store for premium and elite supplements https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/

Since starting her career in 2000, Tara has helped transform the lives of thousands of women from feeling miserable, unhealthy and tired to re-discovering their confidence and finally taking control of their body and their life. From Personal Training to creating online coaching with The Life Transformer Plan.In this episode we discuss:- The most common issues that Tara has seen women face when it comes to improving their health and wellbeing- The biggest mistakes she sees females make when they first try to lose weight or improve their health- The strategies Tara uses to help women achieve consistent training and nutrition- Why it's more important to create a life that you enjoy, rather than just look to achieve a certain aim.SAVE 10% WHEN USING TARA'S CODE: TARA-10%OFFUse the code at www.prpsupplements.co.ukA bit about Tara...Since starting her career in 2000, Tara has helped transform the lives of thousands of women from feeling miserable, unhealthy and tired to re-discovering their confidence and finally taking control of their body and their life. From Personal Training to creating online coaching with The Life Transformer Plan.Tara is a busy Mum to her gorgeous boy Danny and one of the UK's leading Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaches. Tara has made appearances on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch and is also the fitness expert for BBC Radio one Wales and has presented two TV programmes with the BBC. Tara has been shortlisted for the top 10 Personal Trainers in the UK, the National Fitness Awards Top 6 Personal Trainer of the Year plus the South Wales Fitness Awards Personal Trainer of the Year. She was also amongst the Top 35 business women under 35 in Wales for 2 years runningIn 2012, Tara launched her first book and since then I have also added a further 4 eBooks to the Life Transformer collection of recipes, in addition to publishing 2 Workout DVD's which SOLD OUT on pre-sale. These workouts have been incredibly popular with busy Mums and Working women as they're ONLY 12 mins long.You can follow and contact Tara at any of the following links:www.tarahammett.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarahammett/Instagram: @tarahammettYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tarahammettfitness

Hannah has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has competed for 10 of those. Her first competition was back in 2007 in New York - NPC Eastern Usa Qualifier - Figure and placed 2nd. Hannah has competed in the UK and overseas Canada and USA. Her highest achievement to date is being the UFE (Ultimate Fitness Events) based in Canada - first UK Dual UFE Pro - and was awarded Pro Card in Figure and Fitness Model. She is currently a Gym Manager and Personal Trainer at Winners 2000 Fitness Ltd in Torquay, Devon and is a qualified NLP Coach.In this episode, we discuss:- how she broke into Body Building and the early success she had- the surprising foods she eats for show prep- getting ready for article and magazine photoshoots- how she now trains for health and the added benefit that's had on her physiqueFor more details on how to contact Hannah:Hannah@winners2000.co.ukwww.hannahbryant.co.ukInstagram - hannahbryant_1Facebook - HannahBryantFitness1email - Hannah@winners2000co.ukwebsite - www.hannahbryant.co.ukSave 10% on your order at www.prpsupplements.co.uk when using code:HANNAH-10%OFF

Matt is based in Mold, North Wales where he has his own private facility with a small, professional, and passionate team. The Reach Your Peak Facility caters for personal training, strength and conditioning and therapy treatments. Matt assists clients with weight management and strength and conditioning online or face-to-face personal training sessions. He truly enjoys helping imbalances & faulty motor patterns whilst explaining them along the way. Use code 'MATTMORGAN-10%OFF' to get 10% off your orderwww.prpsupplements.co.ukIn this episode, we discuss:- How Matt first got into health and fitness- Matt's early ventures into bodybuilding and his success- Lessons learnt about training, cutting, and show prep- His transition to powerlifting

Glenn Ross ("The Daddy") is a former International Strongman and Powerlifter. In a highly decorated career, Glenn competed in numerous World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. He is a 5 time UK strongest man winner and podium finisher at the Arnold ClassicToday, Glenn remains in the sport through his company Ultimate Strongman (Homepage) which hosts some of the biggest strongman events in the UK.In this episode we discuss;- How Glenn went from a national winning bodybuilder to one of the biggest and strongest men on the planet.- What it took to become one of the most successful strongmen on the planet- The reason why he thinks he was never crowned the strongest man on in the world- The moment he knew he had to retire- The problem with some modern strongman events

Cameron has been training in Taekwondo for around 11 years, the last 7 of which he has been competing as a high-performance athlete including alongside Team GB. After competing in several major championships, international opens and winning many medals and titles, his sporting career so far has been a rollercoaster of emotion, leaving him hungry for more!In this episode we discuss;- How Cameron's early success in the sport spurred him on- When he realised he could go on to be a national level athlete and the differences he had to make to his training- How important his overall lifestyle is to being an elite athlete- A deep dive into his weekly training and nutrition- His future plans and aspirations. Is the olympics on the cards?

Shivani Vaghela has a long standing career in Business Development, Global Management and Business Transformation over the past 10+ years. Her career history spans a number of multi-national organisations where she has made significant strategic and financial impact in her roles. Part time, Shivani competes as a fitness model/bodybuilder and has won a number of titles pro cards with the federations MiamiPro and Pure Elite. In 2019, Shivani achieved her pro status with WBFF and will hopefully be competing in a Pro show in 2022.

Dr George Wilson is a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University as well as a sports scientist and nutritionist who has previously worked with Blackburn Rovers, Tranmere Rovers, numerous combat athletes and, more recently, professional horse racing jockeys. As well as publishing numerous research outputs, George has been fundamental in evoking change across the professional horse racing industry. From culture changes to rule changes, George has truly been a pioneer in this field. In this episode, we discuss;- How George got into horse racing- How he worked his way up to be a professional jockey- Why he maybe wasn't your 'typical' jockey- The controversial headline that made national news- The biggest lessons he's learnt during his time in the sportAs much as anything else, George is amazingly down to earth and a humble human being. If you enjoy the episode, make sure to subscribe, hit the like and share buttons on social media, or just pass it on with good old fashioned word of mouth.

Neil Taylor is a former Commonwealth medalist in Olympic Weightlifting. Since his time as an athlete, Neil has worked as an elite Strength and Conditioning Coach for different sports and clubs, as well as working with England Rugby Union for over 15 years.In this episode, we discuss:- Coping with Covid-19 in his current role as a Performance Manager for Sports Wales- How Neil would have coped with Covid-19 back in his day as an athlete- How he went from athlete to strength coach, to working at the top of international rugby- The biggest lessons he learnt in 15 years at England Rugby- Advice to those looking to return to the gym after lockdown.

In this podcast, Phil Richards talks with Managing Director Charlotte Avery. Phil goes through problems that can occur with women when trying to lose weight and what happens to the weight loss capability when women reach the menopause.

Matt Luxton is a personal trainer and coach based in Southwest of England. Have played International Rugby as a junior athlete and semi-professional as a senior, he has gone on to be one of the most successful fitness professionals in the UK. He was awarded the Most Innovative Fitness Entrepreneur (2012), co-authored an Amazon Best Seller, and written numerous recipe books. He has presented across the world, written articles and featured in numerous magazines and coached world record holders, Olympic games athletes and international representatives.In this episode we discuss;- Adapting his business at the start of the covid-19 lockdown.- Adapting his coaching for both the general public and athletes as well as dealing with their changes in expectations and goals.- The value of coaching during periods of uncertainty.For more about Matt, you can find him on Facebook, or learn more about the Tamar Performance Centre where he offers a range of coaching facilities for endurance athletes and triathletes.

Benjamin Owen is the Owner of Fast Way To Fitness. His passion is to help people transform their life by transforming their body.Ben has been training people for 15 years and has spoken all over the country about using body transformation as a tool for driving change in life and business.Fast Way To Fitness is one of the largest bespoke body transformation gyms in the country. Their mission is to bridge high-level coaching, training and performance to more people. They offer 6 week and 6 - 12 Month programmes.They have recently launched their corporate business coaching package and have had incredible results from helping teams transform via a vehicle of health.In this episode, we discuss;- The landscape of the health and fitness industry in a post-COVID 19 world- The dawning of a new ‘health economy’- Health as a vehicle for success- Void created value - how we crave what we don’t have- The five things he concentrates on for client engagementFor more blogs on health, nutrition and performance visit...https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/the-locker

An exclusive episode with Phil Richards himself! Phil goes through the best athletes that he's trained through the years. The athletes include: - Scott Gibs - Welsh rugby player- Amir Khan - World-Renowned Boxer- Stuart Stokes - Olympic Steeplechaser- Eddie 'The Beast Hall' - World Strongest Man 2016- Gary Speed - Welsh Professional Footballer And Manager- Swansea Rugby Team

Nigel is the CEO of Cultech Ltd, one of the largest supplement manufacturers in Europe. Nigel has also leads a team of research scientists that investigate the efficacy of nutritional supplements as well as their manufacturing process. Cultech has become internationally recognised as both an innovator and premium quality manufacturer within the nutritional supplement industry. Cultech has become known worldwide for it's quality of manufacturing and clinical research especially within the field of probiotics and fish oils.Head over to the PRP Blog to see more info on workouts, nutrition and research...https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/the-lockerIn this episode, we discuss:The factors that affect our susceptibility to infectious diseases and illnesses like Covid-19 and the flu.How it is not just about 'catching' one of these diseases, but also how your body copes - the difference in the severity of illness.What steps you can take to reduce your likelihood of becoming ill. Nigel's top 3 supplements for immune function.

Patrick Wilson is an associate professor of exercise science and directs the Human Performance Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He earned a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Minnesota and completed post-doctoral training in sports nutrition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Wilson has authored over 45 scientific articles that span the disciplines of exercise science, sports nutrition, and health. He is the author of the recently released book, The Athlete's Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress. Wilson is also a credentialed registered dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.Head over to the PRP Blog to see more info on workouts, nutrition and research...https://www.prpsupplements.co.uk/the-lockerIn this episode we discuss:Patrick’s early career and how he found himself research in the area of GI symptoms in athletes.Some of his first major findings and what it means to those undertaking endurance events.The most common GI symptoms experienced by athletes, some of the major contributing factors, and how you can try to avoid them.What he wished he knew before writing his new book.You can find Patrick on twitter @SportsRD_PhD

Andrew Wiseman is currently Head of Performance at Utah Royals FC in Salt Lake City. Utah Royals currently play in the National Women's Soccer League. Previously, Andrew held roles at Exeter City, Celtic FC. He is also the founder of Soccerology Academy - An interactive community for sports science in football. A chance to share, discuss research and upload training videos.In this episode we discuss;How the club dealt with lockdown early on. How they are monitoring the players’ conditioning and wellbeing.Their plans looking ahead as football restarts.Some of the similarities and differences when coaching female athletesYou can find Andrew on twitter at @MrWiseyMan

Ben Fanning is a fitness professional, entrepreneur, and family man. In this episode, we discuss:Ben's difficulties from the very beginningLessons learnt from a prison cellHow he went from personal trainer to businessmanThe importance of self-careHow to win the morningBe sure to reach out to Ben on Facebook or Instagram (@benjaminfanning).

Ross Dewar has worked in Professional Cricket as a Strength & Conditioning coach since 2000 working with Somerset, Northamptonshire and Worcestershire.As well as holding a degree in sports & exercise science and his UKSCA accreditation Ross is passionate about self-improvement and helping cricketers become the best they can be physically and professionally.He specialises in sport-specific S&C, Movement prep, mobility & recovery as well as nutrition for health and performance.In this episode we discuss:- How a professional cricket team has dealt with the unprecedented situation of coronavirus- How they are trying to monitor players from afar- What their fitness goals are while on lockdown- We also talk about Ross's journey in the S&C world, how his entire career got kickstarted with a simple letter, and what the most important things are that undermine the work he does.

Ric is the head performance coach and mentor for numerous world-class athletes, including professional footballers, boxers and Tennis players. He previously spent a 4 years working with Team Ricky Hatton and has worked with over 50 professional boxers including fighters such as former WBA World Champion Scott Quigg, 2 x World Champion Ryan Burnett, WBC World Champion Tony Bellew, former WBA World Champion Anthony Crolla, former British and Commonwealth Champion Frankie Gavin and English Boxing Champion Nav Mansouri.He has also worked with athletes from a diverse range of sports such as the ATP tennis player Liam Broady, the England Tug Of War team and UKBFF Champion Nina Ross have all worked with me for guidance and improvement in all aspects of their physical and mental development.In this episode we discuss:Ric's journey to where he is today and taking 20 years to become an "overnight success"What he thinks every young coach should be doing at the start of their career.How he takes an athlete-centred approach to the people he works with.His future plans and next steps in his own personal journey.

Gabriel Martins is a researcher at the University Camilo José Cela in Madrid where his research focuses on studying supplement contamination and the use of ergogenic aids in sports performance. He also works with cycling athletes and competing in both road cycling and mountain bike events. On top of that, he hosts the fantastic podcast Fuel the Pedal - which is definitely worth checking out. In this episode we discuss all things caffeine:- Prevalence - how caffeine is one of the least used supplements.- Dosage - what level you shouldn't go above and how to control the dose you take. - Efficacy - what sports does caffeine have the most evidence for being effective? Is there a difference between male and females?- Individual Response - can be ergolytic, not always ergogenic- Timing - when do caffeine concentrations peak? Should you take it during exercise?

Dr Daniel Owens is a lecturer and research in cellular and molecular sport and exercise science at Liverpool John Moores University. He also works as an applied Sports Nutritionist with experience in professional football and rugby league. In this episode we discuss:- Vitamin D - why is there so much interest in research and it's use as a supplement- Assessing - should you assess, how to assess, some of the potential issues with current methods and understanding- Contraindications and other issues - particular focus here on whether vitamin k or any other nutrients should be supplemented as well- Recommendations according to latest research - daily amount, daily vs weekly vs monthly

Karl Morris has worked with over 100 PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour players including six major winners including Louis Oosthuizen, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke.He is the co-author of a number of books including; ’The Lost Art of Putting’ as well as previous books. ‘Attention –the secret to YOU playing great golf’ and ‘Golf –The Mind Factor’ with Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke. His passion is to provide golfers of all levels with simple and effective tools to get the very best from their game. His Mind Factor seminars have been presented all over the world to the PGA’s of Australia, Sweden, South Africa, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland and Belgium.He also presents his own podcast series called 'The Brain Booster'In this episode we discuss;- How and why we form habits- Why it is so difficult to break old habits- The most important period when you're trying to form new behaviours- What tactics Karl uses with PGA golfers for when things start to go wrong

Dean Johnston is a keen athlete and sportsman who has just completed the 2019 Welsh ‘Ironman’ challenge. He lives in Cwmafan, Port Talbot with his wife Victoria and two boys Ioan and Theo. Dean has always been a keen sportsman since a young child and was a regularly seen running or playing semi-professionally on the football field. After being a firefighter for a number of years which was a life long dream, unfortunately, he was involved in a road traffic accident whilst on his bike. The accident, though not his fault, meant his life took a different term and he spent the next 3 years surviving and recovering. He has overcome this, and just completed his first Iron man in 10 hours 47 and coming 9th in his age category, and 78th overall out of 2039 other competitors. Jamie speaks to Dean about his training and the event itself…..

In this episode of The Health, Nutrition and Performance Podcast the host Dr. Jamie Pugh has Dr. Nigel Plummer on the show to share his expertise on fish oil. Are there different types? What is the best type? What do we need to know before buying a fish oil?

Anthony is an internationally renowned Consultant Clinical Scientist with experience across the NHS and private healthcare sectors as well as in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. Anthony trained in Manchester and gained a broad base of experience in assessing gut function from ‘top to bottom’ covering areas such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), incontinence and constipation. Anthony’s industry experience provided further training in designing and implementing clinical trials to test experimental approaches and novel treatments in conditions like IBS, an area he is still passionate about.Anthony has published over 200 journal articles, abstracts and book chapters including two first author publications in Gastroenterology. Anthony has also been recognised as advancing the field of GI Physiology by winning several prestigious awards including the Department of Health and Chief Scientific Officer’s ‘Young Healthcare Scientist’ of the year. Anthony has also been awarded the Functional Brain-Gut Young Investigator award (United States) and the EFIC Grunethal Young investigator in Pain award (Germany).In this episode, we discuss;- Digestive health and IBS- Acid reflux - what it is, signs, symptoms, and treatment- Pelvic floor dysfunction - - The current state of microbiome research- How improving gut health is becoming a focus for the next Olympic cycle in terms of marginal (and not so marginal) gains- This is one of the most practical episodes to date for anyone suffering from long term GI symptoms.

This week, Jamie interviewed world-renowned nutritionist and researcher Prof Graeme Close. As well as leading a masters degree in sport nutrition Graeme is currently the expert nutrition consultant to England Rugby, he is the lead nutritionist to Everton Football Club and works with some of the worlds leading golfers such as Jason Day, the British Number 1 tennis player Johanna Konta and he also works with many Rugby League players. On top of this, and despite spending most of his professional career helping big people get bigger, he currently receives funding from Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (the owner of Manchester City FC) to help professional jockeys make-weight safely. Graeme is also ranked in the top 10 most followed sport scientists in the world on twitter. He regularly appears on British National TV and radio discussing various aspects of nutrition in relation to health and sporting performance.On top of this, and despite spending most of his professional career helping big people get bigger, he currently receives funding from Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (the owner of Manchester City FC) to help professional jockeys make-weight safely. Graeme is also ranked in the top 10 most followed sport scientists in the world on twitter. He regularly appears on British National TV and radio discussing various aspects of nutrition in relation to health and sporting performance.In This Episode Dr. Jamie Pugh and Prof. Graeme Close Discuss:– Graeme’s journey from undergraduate to working for some of the biggest teams and organisations in world sport– Why he feels every professional nutritionist should consider a university education– How critical thinking is a key skill needed in this modern world where we have information overload– The key factors when it comes to building trust and buy-in from an athlete– We even somehow get his views on BrexitDon’t forget to subscribe to the Nutrition, Health and Performance Podcast on itunes, stitcher, tunein or spotify. If you like this episode, feel free to recommend it to at least one person, or consider giving us a shout out on social media.

We had Dr Carl Langan-Evans on live for the Nutrition, Health, Performance Podcast. Carl has worked with Olympic athletes, MMA and world title fighters. In this video Carl Evans discussed his career as an athlete and how that led him down the road of researching weight making practices in combat sports. We also touch on;- the biggest issues today with how athletes make weight- how he once saw an athlete cut nearly 8 kg in less than 24hrs- practical tips for nutritionists and trainers working with fighters- the potential long term consequences of a lifetime of weight cutting.

Ben Kirk (PhD) is a doctoral researcher at the School of Health Sciences, Liverpool Hope University, UK. His research surrounds exercise, nutrition and ageing, with a particular focus on sarcopenia. As well as working for USA Rugby and professional boxers, Ben has been invited to speak at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the British Dietetic Association, and at Harvard University in the USA.In this episode we discuss with Dr. Ben Kirk:– His research background– What happens to muscle as we age– The effects he saw during his recent study when older adults undertook resistance training and protein supplementation– The barriers he sees to older adults participating in regular physical exercise– Why he believes 86% of his participants are still hitting the weights and exercising 6 months after the study has finished.

Dr Jamie Pugh (PhD) is a post-doctoral research at Liverpool John Moores University. After graduating from world-renowned Loughborough University with first class honours in Sports and Exercise Science, Jamie spent time as a sports science intern with Swansea City FC. After this, Jamie spent time working with PRP Supplements and Aliment Nutrition while studying for a PGCert in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at University of Chester, before eventually beginning his PhD at Liverpool John Moores University.In this episode we discuss:- How Jamie came to start his PhD and the journey to get there- Working with world-leading experts like Prof. Graeme Close- Common causes of gut symptoms in runners- Jamie's most recent studies including a new study looking at the effect of probiotics on gut symptoms in marathon runners- The Lab4 probiotics used in the study, why these were chosen and what to look for in a probiotic- The most memorable moments of working at Liverpool John Moores University- What's next after completing his PhD, including future studies looking at the effects of probiotics on exercise metabolism

Dr. Jamie Pugh speaks with Heather Pearson on her new book 'Back Pain-Free'. Heather Pearson MSc, sports therapist, strength coach, lecturer, and author...Heather has become an expert in her field and is renowned for resolving complex injuries with her innovative, self-created systems of diagnosis and rehabilitation, advanced soft tissue skills, nutrition and sports psychology work. She has worked with a range of professional athletes including top level lifters, physique competitors, football players and ironman athletes as well as strength coaches and personal trainers in the UK and across Europe.In this episode, Dr. Jamie Pugh interviews Heather Pearson and uncovers:- Heather's recently published book on back pain called ‘Back Pain Free – Put an end to your suffering with the Pearson Method’ and why she has it - How she motivates clients to carry out rehab exercises during their daily life and the tips and tricks she uses to get results- The three main causes of back pain - weakness in the glutes, hamstrings and the core (or a combination of these 3)- The relationship between sedentary lifestyles and back pain