The Physique Factory Podcast

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We have all made this excuse, but often poor time management is more to blame.

There a lot of people in the industry now who hate on the bro split, today we break down the reasons and give our opinion on the split that many of the best bodybuilders have used.

In today's episode we discuss a few different current industry trends and give our opinion on them

In todays episode we were once again joined by our good friend Nick Broomhead who earlier this year won 2 British championships and a pro card in bodybuilding this year. Nick has a refreshingly relaxed approach to bodybuilding, his prep even included a trip to Ibiza and that is exactly what we chatted about on this episode.

In todays episode Conor and James discuss their thoughts and experiences on how to nail a muscle gaining phase.

Today we discussed our take on having the right mindset to build your physique from our experiences with ourselves and with clients.

This week we decided to review some fitness posts that we found on Instagram and share our views on their posts.

It's just James and Conor today, so you know to expect the most random of outcomes from this one. Covid passports, dark humour, golf and James's upcoming trip to Scotland were all on the agenda today.

No, it's not an episode of Hollyoaks, it's the Physique Factory Podcast and today our subject was all of the above with a slight hint of fitness thrown in.

In today's episode Conor and Gav discuss the realities of going through a photoshoot prep

In this episode we seriously gave TalkSport a run for their money, Gav the stat man was on the ball as ever and Conor sat quiet unless there was an opportunity to talk about Celtic as that's the only football team he know's anything about. We also discussed our favourite cocktails and oh yeah some fitness stuff too to help you navigate the summer months without getting fat.

This episode marks the introduction of the newest member of the Physique Factory Coaching team to the podcast, so welcome Gav.With summer on it's way we thought we would discuss some of the common pitfalls that our clients face as sporadic bbq's and holidays become more frequent, and how you can still progress throughout the summe.r

Hasn't he been through enough?! Leave the guy alone!! Seriously though, we are fed up of seeing coaches doing the Eddie Abbew reshares just to make themselves look good, whether you agree with the guy or not we think this just makes you look like a proper dickhead and it's getting boring.

In this episode, we were joined by Christian Chapman.

Todays episode turned into a discussion around all things injuries!!

Today Conor and James once again had a bit of a rant about some of the fads we see in the industry.

Today we started talking about why so many people fall off track with their diet in January, before like every other episode we get distracted and fall off track and just chat shit!

Should you stick to your diet over Christmas? The answer is obviously yes isn't it? If you don't then you're not dedicated enough right?

This week we were joined by Josh Harrison of Team CJM. We talked about a host of different subjects from Front raises, to vaping, steroids and weed. So basically just a lot of nonsense as usual - we hope you enjoy!

Today we were joined by Benny Price who teaches the principles of RTS to students around the globe.

This week we offered absolutely zero value in terms of training or nutrition advice, but we had a good chat about James' big news, the difference between tattie scones and potato cakes and our favorite types of bread.

A solo episode from Conor where he covers everything that he wishes he knew before his first bulking phase and the mistakes he has made along the way.

Today we were joined once again by our good friend Josh McHale to talk about how our clients get the most out of working with their coach.

Today we were joined by Lee Herring who recently won the overall at the PCA Manchester. We discussed bodybuilding nonsense as well as common issues that Lee helps people work through during his work as a physio.

This week we discussed all of the things within the fitness industry that we hate and why we don't like them....

A solo episode from Conor today where he talks about the less talked about downsides of getting shredded and what to expect if you are dieting down to low levels of body-fat for the first time.

In today's episode, we discuss our thoughts on some of the recent content James has been putting out on social media.

Today's topics include coaches who force their clients into extreme goals as well as critiquing a crazy deadlift video we have seen online...

Today we were joined by our good friend Nick Broomhead for a chat. Nick is one day out from his first bodybuilding show of the season and with both Conor and James also being deep into prep there was a lot of bodybuilding chat in this one.

Today's episode covered a lot of different topics regarding nutrition from 800kcal diets to James' favourite cereal to how to properly reverse out of a diet...

On today's episode Conor and James discuss their tactics for managing hunger during a dieting phase...

This week we were joined by DFAC Pro Natural Bodybuilder Khifie West. Khifie shared his story of how he went from starting out training for wrestling in a leisure centre in the middle of nowhere to moving to Durham to train at Ultraflex and becoming a pro bodybuilder...

Today Conor hosted Jack Parr, owner of Macrotrition. Macrotrition is a sit-in restaurant and meal prep service which brings high-quality and tasty foods on offer to its customers which are catered to their individual calorie and macro goals .Jack shared with us his journey to starting the business, where he plans to take it as well as sharing his thoughts and opinions about nutrition in general.

Today we were joined by last years PCA Universe winner Ryan Mackins.

Today we were joined by Hymsuen Liu who shared with us some of his experiences in both powerlifting and bodybuilding as well as a successful career as an online coach.We covered tonnes of interesting stuff from how he coaches his clients to how he applied his exercise mechanics knowledge during his lockdown training days and even what his favourite chocolate biscuit is.

Most of us just train hard and hope for the best, but in todays episode we discuss methods for accurately tracking whether or not you're actually gaining any muscle.

In this episode there is a lot of nonsense, we won't lie...but there is some value too. Only we could go from talking about football to the length tension relationship to Philip Schofield right?

After both being away for a while, Conor and James have a bit of a catch-up and discuss what we have been up to for the past few weeks.

In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. James Johnston, owner of ATP Performance and co-owner of Natty News Daily. We discuss his background, ATP Performance, and delve into the natural bodybuilding scene. Dr. Johnston shares his expertise on drug-free training, nutrition, and sustainable approaches to achieving fitness goals.

Today's episode was a bit of catch-up since we haven't been on for a while along with some random ramblings including a bit about what both of us are currently doing in terms of our own goals for this year and what machines we would be picking for our dream gym.

In this week's episode, Conor and James dive into the subject of range of motion. If anyone has ever told you that you have to squat ass to grass or that the bar has to touch your chest in a bench press, and you can't do this but struggle to understand why. Then this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss the topic of dealing with social media trolls. Whether it's on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or any other platform, trolls can be relentless in their negative comments and attacks on our posts. But how do we respond to them in a way that is effective and productive?In this episode, we take a deep dive into some specific comments that we have received and break it down to show our thinking as the comment section often limits our ability to respond.

In this episode of The Physique Factory Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome fitness business mentor Ollie Carson to the show. Ollie is a renowned expert in the fitness industry and has a wealth of experience in building successful coaching businesses.Throughout the conversation, Ollie shares his insights on what it takes to build a thriving coaching business, from developing a unique brand and finding the right clients to setting achievable goals and creating a solid business strategy. He also discusses the common challenges that coaches face and offers practical tips and advice on how to overcome them.Whether you're a seasoned coach looking to grow your business or someone just starting out in the industry, this episode is packed with valuable information that will help you achieve your goals. Ollie's passion for helping others succeed shines through in this lively and engaging conversation.So, if you're ready to take your coaching business to the next level, make sure to tune in to this episode.

Join us in this week's episode as we sit down with Jewade Graham, a highly regarded coach at M10 gym, where he helps his clients achieve amazing body transformations. In this episode, Jewade will share his expert advice on how to approach fitness and nutrition in a way that leads to noticeable and sustainable results. We delve into the specific strategies and techniques Jewade and the guys at M10 use to help their clients reach their goals, and what sets them apart from other coaches in the industry. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to get in shape, improve their fitness, and feel their best. So, tune in now to learn from the best and start your own body transformation journey!

Today we were joined by Simon Dutton. Simon has bags of experience in the fitness industry having worked as a personal trainer for a decade, as well as online coaching, being a mentor to other coaches, and a role as head of education at Ultimate Performance.In this episode, Simon shares how he first got into the industry and a lot of what he has learned along the way.

In this episode, Conor and James discuss their thoughts and methodology when working around injuries in both their own training and with clients.

In this episode, we discuss everything fat loss. We take you through everything you need to know to achieve your dream physique.From how to get started all the way to how to finish your diet and maintain your results in the best and most efficient way possible.

Todays episode is a solo one from Conor, telling us about his plans for competing in 2023 and a little bit about his journey in bodybuilding so far.

MISTAKE - Conor wrongly refers to the shoulder axis instead of the elbow axis when talking about the bicep curl in this episode. To make it even worse he does it multiple times *facepalm*In this episode, Conor and James discussed some of the current soundbites within the fitness industry which led to a discussion on how we look at and break down an exercise.We also discuss the Mr Olympia results aswell as our own contest prep plans for 2023.

Today's topic was some of the bullsh*t training advice you see posted over social media and why you shouldn't trust everything that you see...