The Ricky Long Podcast

#210 - Hattie Pearson "my first Triathlon 70.3 with Outlaw Triathlon" Hattie Pearson: Hits Radio Dynamo and Triathlon Trailblazer Hattie Pearson is a force to be reckoned with, both behind the mic and on the racecourse. As a vibrant Hits Radio DJ, she captivates listeners with her infectious energy and impeccable music taste. But Hattie's talents extend far beyond the airwaves. She's also a passionate triathlon enthusiast, conquering the toughest challenges with grit and determination. When she's not spinning the hottest tracks, you'll find Hattie training for her next race, pushing her limits in swimming, cycling, and running. Her dedication to both her craft and her athletic pursuits is a true inspiration. Join Hattie Pearson as she takes you on a journey of laughter, hits, and incredible feats of endurance. Get ready to groove and witness the unstoppable spirit of this multi-talented dynamo. The Ricky Long Podcast Sponsored by https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/

#209 - Les Mills Instructors Make The Best PTs ⁠https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/ ⁠

#208 - Gym Floor V Online PT https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/

#207 - How Much Can A PT Earn? Online PT or Gym Floor PT?Many people want to enter the industry but aren't sure which route to take.Ricky shares some Pros & Cons of eachWhat is your experience of either? https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/

#206 How old is TOO Old To BE A PT? If you wish to watch this you can see it on here on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrykQkUI-w8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

BODYPUMP 124 - That London Filming In this episode, we showcase 5 presenters from BODYPUMP 124 filming. Martha Cooper (06:00) https://www.instagram.com/marthacooper5/ Casey Guadagnini Lockwood (23:00) https://www.instagram.com/casey_g_lockwood/ Bronté Terrell (44:00) https://www.instagram.com/bronteterrell_/ Shaun Mckenna (1:07:00) https://www.instagram.com/shauniemac94/ Luigi Scialò (01:33:00) https://www.instagram.com/luigiscialo_/ And as a BONUS Les Mills CEO Clive Ormerod (01:55:00) https://www.instagram.com/clive_ormerod/ You can watch/listen this on Spotify and listen audio only on iTunes. Ricky Long

#204 Coaching On The Gym Floor & In Classes https://www.motionfitnesseducation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rickylong42/

#203 - 5 Quick Wins To Improve As A PT & GFI Short 15-minute solo episode where Ricky chats 5 Quick Wins To Improve As A PT & GFI. https://www.motionfitnesseducation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rickylong42/

#202 - 5 Ways To Teach Better Les Mills Classes Short 15-minute solo episode where Ricky chats 5 Ways To Teach Better Les Mills Classes. https://www.motionfitnesseducation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rickylong42/

BONUS - The 1 Thing You Need To Know About Les Mills Module Training with Ricky Long Quick bonus episode here updating this content from a previous podcast recorded in 2019 This podcast is for anyone doing a LM Module in the near future. Ricky https://www.instagram.com/rickylong42/

#201 Les Mills LIVE Filming London 2022 A 54-minute podcast to direct a 42-day event which took years of planning and several thousand people to make happen! Includes a short Q&A at the end. My experience of Les Mills Live. Grab a Coffee Podcast Sponsor - www.motionfitnesseducation.com

#200 Bevan James Eyles “I Will Make You Passionate About Exercise” Bevan is an Author, Coach, International Fitness Presenter with Les Mills, Musician and an Ex Competitive Ironman Athlete. In this podcast, we chat about Ben's new book “I Will Make You Passionate About Exercise” and direct some of the key learnings within the book and where the inspiration came from “The fitness industry is really good at getting fit people fit, but we can fail at getting non exercisers to even start getting fit” You can follow Bevan here - https://www.instagram.com/bevanjameseyles/ You can check out the book here - https://rickylong42.krtra.com/t/eoDyl4dSKRdT You can support the podcast here - https://www.rickylong.com/podcast

#199 Outlaw Full Distance Triathlon Last year's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nAMvkA3GUxGmkulmxLSAk?si=76e379d52d1b4518 Outlaw Mass Start Video - https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cghs3cHP4v5/ Medal image - https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcDsBSDfPa/ Motion Fitness Education - https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/

#198 5 Les Mills Instructor Teaching Hacks In this 10 minute podcast I share 5 Les Mills Instructor HACKS which will help ANY Instructor in their teaching. Podcast sponsored by Motion fitness Education who are a Training Provider for Level 2 & Level 3 PT Diplomas. https://www.instagram.com/motionfitnesseducation/

#197 Belfast Marathon The Podcast is back! Look, no big promises here or "this is what is coming" I took a break because other things needed to take priority. I'm now doing pods again because they are fun. - Strahclyde Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JkIexUx0xDDlSuKnRiBPB?si=29abcebeb11e4172 - Ironman https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nAMvkA3GUxGmkulmxLSAk?si=5066b36da9314656 - IG post https://www.instagram.com/p/CdDX2Oxjak-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

#196 My New Job I have been working with a new company for nearly 2 months. In this episode I share 5 things I love about the new Job then some playful questions from Instagram! Project Me - https://www.project-me.club/

#195 Chris Ward Chris back on the podcast again! We chat about training, hybrid training, nutrition, fat loss, covid, Les Mills, My New Job, AND we play a GAME! Follow Chris here - https://www.instagram.com/p/CWq5P6RMO9h/ Project Me - https://www.project-me.club/

#194 Matt Stevenson Ironman Learnings Matt shares is learnings upon completing Ironman Mallorca He has already raised over £7K via is just giving page here for Cross Roads https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/matthew-stevenson?utm_id=108&utm_term=8P6pyBbZJ&fbclid=IwAR0LDcpFz0ep-BFerC5iBygtQmg9zCZWJnOw2tly23f_x4t-e2_f_-Pa7Qc Crossroads Care Staffordshire is a leading provider of support for home carers and the people they care for in the region. As a charity, we care for people, not profit. Our care support staff love their work. They understand what carers, and those they care for, need and feel. They know the simple things that really matter, they do the hard jobs with a smile and they take pleasure in fitting into family life.

#193 Q&A from the Gram Simple podcast taking questions from my Q&A feature on my Instagram. For all coaching enquires check out - https://www.project-me.club/ Recommended development points for Les Mills Instructors? Ever get lost in Choreography? What is your coffee saving app? World mental health day, how did you mark it? Is walking enough to lose weight? Discuss instructor pay… Is drinking plain water better than flavoured water? Have you used Les Mills+? Whats the biggest weight you've shifted when teaching? Why isn't nutrition part of Les Mills? What are you training for now?

#192 - Group Fitness Mastermind Must listen for any group fitness instructor I am hosting a monthly FREE Mastermind for Group Fitness Instructors. This link will give you access to the full recording of all calls - https://www.rickylong.com/offers/TzRULcZR/checkout This link will give you access to take part in future calls - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-ysrDwpHdIXxYwO3uID0NivSi-fNx8f First Monday Of Every Month 12pm We will cover topics like…⁣ ⁣ * How to coach groups and individuals⁣ * How to create massive impact while avoiding burnout⁣ * How to use classes for our own training⁣ * How to use social media to promote your class and your own personal brand ⁣ * How to increase the results participants get in and out of class⁣ * How to develop a coaching business alongside teaching⁣ * How to work better with the music to create more experience in your classes⁣ * How to establish authority within your own teaching networks ⁣ * How to get more classes in your diary⁣ * How to get paid what you are worth per class⁣ * How to start an email list and what to put in it for your classmates⁣ * How to forge an undeniable culture⁣ ⁣

#191 Dan Rees “email marketing, social media content, Ronaldo, Skateboarding, Fat Loss without exercise” Dan is back on the podcast for the 77th time. The title says it all. If you are a Fitpro, a Man Utd fan, Use social media for business or just like Dan or myself there is a lot of value in the podcast for you. Let us know what you think. Project Me FREE Bootcamp starts September 20th More Details and Registration Is Here - https://www.rickylong.com/ProjectMeBootcamp Follow Dan (if you like) here - https://www.instagram.com/coachedbydan/

#190 Training Motivation Use these 3 Tricks to help you train on those days when you just don't feel like it. Project Me - https://www.project-me.club/

#189 Stride To Stadia In this episode, I chat with Gareth Brown and Chris Kirk who are walking 210 miles for Sport Changes Life who are a sports foundation built on inspiration, hope and victory working within the communities and young people in Northern Ireland. Follow Their Page Here - https://www.instagram.com/stride_the_stadia/ Donate by texting “stride (amount)" to 70085

#188 Dave Cross Dave is back on the podcast again chatting all things Pure Gym and his new role there, The fitness industry trends, Archery, Photography and Mental Health. Follow Dave Here - https://www.instagram.com/thecrosstrainer_/ Project Me Interest List - https://www.rickylong.com/projectmeready

#187 Chris Ward Part 2 - Powerlifting V Triathlon Part 2! We did a previous episode before our first competition in our very different sports. Podcast ONE - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lRCJqlmiKth9EXvF6L4Yb?si=EEUHQSFyTJKuX9Ho59Sk0g&dl_branch=1 Chris Post Lifting Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CRenOY1MgZz/ Project Me - https://www.rickylong.com/projectmeready

186 IronBourne Full Debrief This podcast is in 3 parts 00:00 1 - Intro 06:20 2 - My personal ramblings 33:49 3 - Q&A with Lyndsey Time Stamp Approx Full Distance Tri, Eastbourne and TriBournes first ever FULL Distance Tri (that's the same as an Ironman distance

#185 BONUS: The Oto Winkler Podcast Is this episode I was interview on Oto's podcast around a number of things including mindset, training, Les Mills, PT Coaching and More. Follow Oto HERE - https://www.instagram.com/otowinkler_personaltrainer/ Project Me - https://www.rickylong.com/projectmeready IornBourne - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rickylong42im https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rickylong42im Podcast Supporters Club - www.rickylong.com/podcast

#184 Chris Ward: Powerlifter V Triathlete Chris returns to the podcast to chat all things Power Lifting before his first big competition on July 18th Also on July 18th is my full distance Triathlon, IronBourne. We compare training diaries! Follow Chris here - https://www.instagram.com/wardfitnesspt/ Project Me - https://www.rickylong.com/projectmeready IornBourne - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rickylong42im https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rickylong42im Podcast Supporters Club - www.rickylong.com/podcast

#182 Jason Gillard Mercury Fitness Jason owns and runs Mercury Fitness which is Northern Irelands No1 BootCamp service, provider. In This episode, we discuss how the BotCamps operate along with Jason sharing how any other aspiring fitness professional could create their own BootCamp offering. Toward the end, you hear us talking about his Survival weekend which happened on 4,5,6th of June. Here are the best links I could find on social to share what it was like Teaser - https://fb.watch/5VC-YQkELO/ https://vimeo.com/533928094 Follow Jason here - https://www.facebook.com/gillie10 Follow Mercury Fitness here - https://www.facebook.com/MercuryFitNI Project Me - https://www.rickylong.com/projectmeready IornBourne - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rickylong42im Podcast Supporters Club - www.rickylong.com/podcast

181 - The One Thing Podcast 14 minutes of me ranting to you about how only doing ONE thing each day is GOLDEN for you to reach your goals. 1. GO SMALL 2. TIME YOUR TASK 3. DISTRACTION UNDERMINES RESULTS 4. DON'T FEAR FAILURE 5. BUILD ONE HABIT AT A TIME 3 links for you! Download the book here - https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=8095&awinaffid=548405&clickref=&p= Watch a short video here (6min) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbSZfuu9v48&t=216s Watch a longer video here (20mins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Enex_MWpc Join the supporters club here - www.rickylong.com/podcast

#180 Sarah Durnford Sarah is Les Mills UK Head Trainer and has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. In this episode, Sarah speaks from the heart about what the LM Instructor can get excited about in the next 12 months along with what Sarah would do if she was a full-time Group Fitness Instructor teaching 15 classes per week. In the podcast, we speak about Les Mills Global Summit from 7th-9th of May and I said I would put a link here. As this event is only for instructors it is not possible for a link to be put here. All instructors will have this booking link emailed directly to their email associated with their Les Mills UK Instructor Portals. Ricky

#179 Lets Get Back Into It Jump Restart Links Info Page - https://www.rickylong.com/jump-restart-info Enrolment Page (no email needed) https://www.rickylong.com/jump-restart-enrol

#178 Solo Podcast - Q&A & Ironman update. Definitely a podcast you can listen to in the background while you do something more important. First solo in a while! Here are the Questions: Should all fit pros get the vaccination? Shouldn't Les Mills be helping instructors get paid more? I find it harder to get engagement on Instagram but easier on Facebook, is this ok? Which social media platform is best for a PT? How would you go about getting new classes? Do you have a business bank account? General tips for going back to teaching 15+ classes per week? www.rickylong.com/podcast

#177 Tommy Gentleman - How Digital Marketing Can Help Your Fitness Business in 2021 Tommy is the CEO of Tide 55 who are a digital marketing agency specialising in helping established businesses to increase revenue by using on-point and proven digital marketing strategies. Tide 55 are here to help your business grow without the stress. In this episode, I direct questions at Tommy that would help any fitness professional with social media + website design. Follow Tommy + Tide 55 here https://www.tide55.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tommygentleman/ https://www.instagram.com/tide.55/

#176 Lisa Macdonald “running 200km for Breast Cancer Now” Lisa is running 200km for Breast Cancer Now and has raised over £2000 so far! In this episode, we discuss her reasons why and how her mums battle with cancer is her fuel. We also chat about how breast cancer screenings operate and how women, and men, need to be aware of the symptoms. Donation Link - https://www.facebook.com/donate/331122268329337/10159383420171383/ “As most of you will know, my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer just before Christmas and has recently had surgery and wait to start her post-op treatment. She wants people to know how important it is to check your boobs and also go for your mammogram. This is how my mum's cancer was caught so early. It would mean so much if you could sponsor me ☺️ This challenge is about getting as many people as possible active and involved in raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and care. I've included more information about Breast Cancer Now below. ----- We're Breast Cancer Now, the charity that's steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We're here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.” Donation Link - https://www.facebook.com/donate/331122268329337/10159383420171383/ Follow Lisa Here - https://www.facebook.com/machendoo https://www.instagram.com/lisa_macdonald__/

#175 Curtis Pipes "how to live through trauma" A MUST LISTEN FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING AT THE MOMENT "INCREDIBLY TRANSPARENT WITH HIS STORY AND PASSIONATELY HONEST ABOUT HOW TO LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE." "My mission is to help people realize their biggest superpower is choice-to be greater human beings so they live their purpose and an extraordinary life every single damn day." The Purpose Coach, specialising in helping you to balance professional success alongside your personal health and happiness. Follow Curtis here - https://www.instagram.com/curtishavenpipes/

#174 Emma MacDonald Glasgow Veterinary Technician , LMUK Instructor coach , LM RPM, BP & BC Instructor . Jump 4.2 Ambassador . Emma Mac Donald - Online Fitness. Previous episode with Emma - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IatT5wBXS2xGdvkgLj7SE?si=sqQmAj7rTJKu5aGtuGhgeQ https://www.instagram.com/emma_macdonald1486/ The Ricky Long Podcast NEW Webpage - www.rickylong.com/podcast

#173 Thomas Wood Personal coach PT @ Snap Fitness Exeter

#172 Jennifer Mckechnie Jen owns and runs Custom Conversions NI which specialises in Converting vans & minibuses into dream Campervans. In this episode we chat how Jen turned her passion into a business during a global pandemic. Jennifer Mckechnie Self build van conversion

#171 Glen McCready “the secret cycle club” Glen McCready is back on the podcast talking about Northern Irelands first of its kind Boutique Indoor Cycling Venue. We chat: What the Secret cycle club is The benefits members will get How the Secret cycle Club will work How social media and digital will form part of his business Why now for Northern Irelands First Boutique Cycle Venue Follow Glen Here - https://www.instagram.com/icycleni/ http://www.icycleni.co.uk/ Get ready for the Podcast Supporters Club Coming March 2021! Ricky

#170 Adam Burke “I am fascinated by exploring what is meant by Mindset” Third time on the pod for Adam. Check out his feature episode #118 from 2020. Adam is a Training & Employment Officer MSc Work and Organisational Psychology based in Dublin, Ireland. Look out for the Podcast Supporters Club coming in March 2021 Follow Adam Here - https://www.instagram.com/rickylong42/ Ricky

#169 Chris Ward “We need to talk about PCOS as part of female training” Chris is back on the podcast again! find below his Virla TikTok Video & his Insta TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeFFTBLx/ INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/wardfitnesspt/

#168 Tim Meadows Tim is an expert in nutrition for Group Fitness Instructors. Discount link for Tims book - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TV7HT82GDU6NU Useful links to Tims Social and posts I think many will benefit from watching. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFc-DWFJw2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJF7tUnGau/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/tim_nutritioncoach/

IRONMAN PLOG Episode 1 of this PLOG (certain I have made this up) I will be documenting my Ironman Training Via my Podcast for the 30 weeks. I will link in each show notes relevant videos. Winter Training - https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9AiKvhLVc/ Winter Swimming - https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEqzbjhSbf/ Half Marathon January 2021 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3WMzlhtjJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Trainers of Choice - https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0uHXkBnrj/ Half Ironman - https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgWDlChtGI/ Half Ironman Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/45N17bCzVrnXg37L8kQibv?si=trV3R-A3THagWguNoht53g Thank you to our partners and sponsors Podium4Sport Reebok MakeMindsMove www.rickylong.com You can email ricky@rickylong.com

#166 Clive Ormerod CEO of Les Mills International “I show up best when I have pressure keeping me honest” Clive Ormerod is the CEO of Les Mills International. Clive has been with Les Mills since March 2018 as Chef Marketing Officer and in June 2019 took on the role of Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission statement is to create a fitter planet. If you start with that, everything that comes off that has the potential to make a positive impact on the world,” he says. “I think that's what has helped Les Mills stand the test of time and helped us, anchor, around lots of things that have come and gone over the years – it's because we have a really meaningful existence.” You can follow Clive on LinkedIn and Instagram IG - https://www.instagram.com/clive_ormerod/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-ormerod-11757142/?originalSubdomain=nz www.rickylong.com

#165 Huw Davis “We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.” #165 Huw Davis “We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.” Huw Davis is a father, husband, CrossFit Athlete, CrossFit Box Owner and Expert in Coaching. In this episode we chat all things CrossFit, Training, What it takes to open a CrossFit Box during a pandemic and how The Strength Lab Operates. We also talk about Les Mills and Huws advice to any Les Mills Instructors out there having previously been an International Master Trainer for Les Mills International and Les Mills UK. ——— Podcast Sponsors Jump 4.2 Free Trial: https://www.rickylong.com/join-us Online PT Foundations Course: https://www.rickylong.com/offers/TzRULcZR 

#164 Dan Rees “the circumstances have changed but the goal hasn't” Dan has been on the podcast almost as many times as me. In this we talk a bit about Mindset, Training at Home, Fitness Business and a few other things. Definitely a podcast you could listen too whilst doing something else. My daily emails - https://www.rickylong.com/dailyemail My Free Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/243767835762478 Podcast Sponsors: Podium4Sport - https://www.instagram.com/podium4sport/ Bodycoretraining - https://www.instagram.com/bodycoretraining/

#163 How Any Group Fitness Athlete Can Train For Success. Including: Training Templates Pyramid of Prioritisation Periodisation Compound Training The 4.2 Method In this episode, I share with you the methods I have used for years for myself and my clients to help leverage group fitness workouts and gym based work in order to train successfully in the gym. I have wanted to do an episode like this for a long time and pleased to have put this one together for you early 2021.

#162 Just. Keep. Going. I recorded this podcast just to share where I am at just now. No matter how hard things get, and how confusing the world is right now I promise you that if you just keep going, you will get through anything. My Daily Emails - https://www.rickylong.com/dailyemail Ricky.

#161 Jump 4.2 2021 "the Worlds No1 Coaching Programme for Group Fitness Instructors" JUMP IS A 12 WEEK COACHING PLAN DESIGNED SPEFICILY TO HELP GROUP FITNESS ATHLETES WITH THEIR TRAINING, NUTRITION & MINDSET. MOST UP TO DATE LINK - CLICK HERE Do you want help and support with your training? Would you like to know HOW to train? Do you want better results considering the efforts you make? Do you have question marks about your own nutrition and what is the best plan of action? Do you at times feel overwhelmed at the amount of information out there regarding training Nutrition and mindset? These are some of the questions I answered yes to when I was overworked and out of shape teaching about 20 classes per week. This is why in 2017 I built Jump. To date, we have had over 500 people do the flagship programme + several more either come to a live event or do Jump lite. Here are the results I can help you achieve Knowledge of training so you know how you train for you Nutrition strategies to help you stay in shape and energised for life In control of your thoughts, emotions using bulletproof mindset drills EXPECT FAT/WEIGHT LOSS EXPECT MUSCLE GAIN EXPECT POSITIVE + ENERGETIC MINDSETS JUMP IS A 12 WEEK COACHING PLAN DESIGNED SPEFICILY TO HELP GROUP FITNESS ATHLETES WITH THEIR TRAINING, NUTRITION & MINDSET.

#160 Michelle Nicholls - The Kicking Yogi Michelle has over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry and holds a bachelors degree in sport and exercise science. She a qualified PT early in her career and over time have gained extensive experience in lecturing and teaching within the health and fitness industry. As a former dancer, amateur athlete, and an international presenter for Les Mills Bodycombat Michelle is very knowledgeable in all aspects of health and fitness and over time noticed that her body and mind was fatiguing and needed something that would help reshape both physically and mentally. Michelle has spent over 200 hours studying the great techniques of Yoga, learning its vast history and benefits for mind, body and soul. https://www.thekickingyogi.com/ https://instagram.com/the_kicking_yogi?igshid=49k2hu5ttgdf https://instagram.com/mindful_movement_yogaflows?igshid=142m3z3kfwuv8 Podcast Sponsors: Podium4Sport - https://www.instagram.com/podium4sport/ Bodycoretraining - https://www.instagram.com/bodycoretraining/ Online Pt Business course https://www.rickylong.com/openonlinept Have you every felt lost and confused with your personal fitness even as a group fitness instructor? Would you benefit from being mentored + educated in your training, nutrition + mindset? If you answered yes to the above then please put yourself on the waiting list for information around Jump 4.2 January programme. No Spam, promise: https://www.rickylong.com/jump4-2info