Bite sized information about all things health and fitness with a lot of foolishness in between.
Is there really a separation between mental and physical training?
Have you considered the totality of you or your clients life?
You are a series of habits accumulated over time. If your health goal does not address your habits - you will never adopt truly long lasting change.
With any injury, you just dont know what it might mean for someone.
Lastly, a look at my injury from a psychological lens.
Viewing my injury from a social lens.
I evaluate my own injury from a holistic viewpoint. This episode covers the biological element of the biopsychosocial model.
It's been a while! Been a while... excuses aside I just didnt prioritise this podcast.
Dan @strength_couch_dan and Allan @coach.alpha join me to discuss whether a coach should be able to perform the movement that they teach. Can you teach something you do not know?
Dan and Allan continue to join me for this round of podcasts. In this episode we speak about what we are training for currently, exposing ourselves to different training modalities. We speak about strength and power transference into BJJ, Dan running 100km and Allan beginning his weightlifting journey. This was a LOT of fun guys, and I hope it's fun for you to listen to too.
Daniel Lucchini @strength_couch_dan and Allan Pham @coach.alpha join me to talk about the selective language we use as coaches. The longer I spend as a coach and trainer, I realise just how powerful language can really be. How often have you made the mistake of thinking that your behaviour is associated with your identity, and so far as your happiness? Conversely, as a coach, how many times have you associated particular behaviours or training PBs as synonymous with someone's identity. If you are unaware, this CAN be potentially dangerous. Listen in.
Daniel Lucchini @strength_couch_dan joins me again to talk a lot of trash about income tax... but mainly to talk about horizontal coaching relationships. Horizontal coaching relationships assume that the people involved are equal; and as a coach we should be conscious of our language and how we might disrupt this relationship. For example 'you did well,' is a vertical statement. You are qualifying them. More details in the episode!
Steph finishes off this series with a very humorous rant about the dangers of social media.
Steph shares her expertise on Yo-yo dieting.
Steph and I discuss her experience with the morbidly obese. It really is not as simple as 'eat less, move more.' We have to look at these people with an open mind.
Steph describes what disordered eating and eating disorders are. If you are a coach PT or surrounded by health conscious people I implore you to listen to this. You are surrounded by this more than you know.
Jason and Rhys rant about the ego in fighting. Jason shares a heartbreaking anecdote.
Jason and Rhys talk the mindset required of a champion and athlete. I was in awe of these two gentlemen. Im sure you will be too.
Rhys and Jason talk share the truth about a fighting life. Money, fame, highs and lows. If you thought it was all glam, think again.
Rhys and Jason talk what it takes to beat a world champion... and their favorite ice cream flavour.
Rhys and Jason share their insights on the training it takes from a beginner to world level fighter. Do you have what it takes?
Meet World Champion Muay Thai Fighter Rhys and his coach, Jason. They share how they both entered the sport. This series is a MUST listen for anyone interested in combat sports.
Prof George describes how BJJ builds character.
Dealing with comp stress in BJJ.
An often neglected element of coaching.
Masters Coach, Masters Athlete, national level sprinter, mum... how many more perspectives could you ask for?
A common conversation I have with my stressed out clients.
How my mind played tricks on me when i lost 2kg in 2.5 hours.
My personal take on my love for training in heat with no water. A state of blissful discomfort.
Have you considered these 3 things when training kids?
I go through a few key elements of training teens and youths.
Ive lost my motivation. So common. What if i told you NOBODY is motivated? Or EVERYONE is motivated?
Dont stress! Its actually quite simple.
Consider your biological, social and psychological aspects of your life. They can all impact on your goal.
Snatch sensei shares hits thoughts on trying weightlifting.
Im joined by the Snatch Sensei who explains what weightlifting is and why you should try it.
Those who regularly get injured after a peaking cycle - this ones for you.
In this 3 part series, I describe a very common mistake and how to fix it to prevent and manage your injuries.