VelocityRadio's podcast

This is a very special episode as we welcome Mr Tom Boldy, a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to the pod to talk all things mental health! We discuss how to ensure your mental health survives lockdown, male stigmas, how mental health has improved in sport and how Tom battled his own demons to come out the other side even stronger! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - You're never alone!

This week we are welcomed by Bradford City's hard hitting Centre Half, Anthony O'Connor! Anthony opens up on moving from Ireland at age 15 to Blackburn Rovers, he gives us an insight into what it's like to move around the country playing for Plymouth, Aberdeen, Torquay & Bradford (to name a few!). We also have some great stories from the changing rooms & on the training pitch, an episode not to be missed!

VelocityRadio are over the moon to welcome Velocity student, Spurs Midfielder and England U21 star Chloe Peplow to the pod! In this episode we talk signing pro contracts, playing in the England squad, chants and family. Importantly, we discuss how the women's game has evolved over the last few years and how Spurs are at the forefront of this new generation as they hold the record for largest attendance of 39,000 against Arsenal in 2019!

The most powerful podcast episode over! We welcomed Mr Andy Bolton to VelocityRadio - the first man ever to successfully lift 1000lbs, before breaking his own record and lifting 1008lbs. Let's not just focus on his deadlift though, he also hit a 550kg deadlift with ease! Andy talks all things powerlifting and gives a great insight into Eddie Hall's 500kg deadlift and lays his cards on the table about Thor's 501kg deadlift. This is an episode not to be missed!

In this episode we're joined by Alex Fit Cleland! This episode focuses on a PT in lockdown and how he's making the best of a bad situation! Alex discusses how he got set up in the industry, where he made his big moves and how he differentiates all this products to suit the needs of his clients! Finally, Alex talks about what it's like to work at a Gymshark #LIFT event!

We're back with a quick fire Covid-19 epiosde. In this pod we address how Corona has impacted Velocity and how we're staying productive and tackling the situation one day at a time. We also provide advice to our students & learners at the this tough time about credit, being furloughed and how to stay positive and productive! Let us know if you have any questions you want answering!

And we're back! It's been a while however, we're back with a bang! On VelocityRadio today, we welcome world renowned PT Jay Alderton! We discuss all things lockdown, how to get your business online and why you should be using this time to learn and adapt not just your own mindset but your business out look too! Oh yeah, we also talk Guinness World Records...

With the release of our 5 amazing apprenticeships we discuss stigmas around them, how they can help you and most importantly how they can help businesses! Check out the apprenticeships Velocity now offer over on our website.

New Year, new podcast! We're back with a bang this year, were more determined than ever to provide great quality tips and tricks allowing you to become the best industry professionals! In this episode we discuss New Years resolutions, how trainers can take advantage of the boom in the beginning of the year and pose the question, is Veganuary actually worth it?

The World's First Bikecast! In this episode we welcome back Teejay, but not to the regular VelocityRadio scene - we did this podcast from Premier World Fitness on the stationary bike! As preparation for Teejay's Ironman event next year, Ben decided to film the podcast while being put through a gruelling 80 minute cycle session where we talk Personal Training and Ironman, right from her motivation to what she plans to eat while completing the 17 hour race!

In this weeks episode we welcome Andy Barker to the pod! Andy is the ex Head Physio at Leeds Rhinos where assisted the players in their rehabilitation for over 10 seasons! He was also a vital part of the treble winning season in 2015. Since then Andy has gone on to assist the FA and other elite athletes in recovery and grown his own New Grad Physio Workshop, where he helps university graduates become confident!

Episode 21! In this episode we were lucky enough to welcome Leeds based qualified nutritionist and mindset coach Sophia Harris! Sophia has battled her own problems in the past but come out fighting to reach where she is today - coaching her clients full time! Be sure to check her social channels for up coming seminars!

Episode 20 provides another special guest and special host! In this episode Graham interviews Rosana Rategh. Rosana is from Leeds Mind, a local mental health charity. As a close partner and fund raiser for Leeds Mind we wanted to get them down and publicise what they do to help millions of us every day throughout the UK! Graham and Rosana discuss all aspects of mental health, from causes to symptoms and where to get help!

In episode 19 we interviewed Alex Kolliari-Turner! Alex is a PHD student at the University of Brighton currently completing research around how steroids affect your muscle memory and what this means in terms of professional athletes receiving bans! When they come back into the sport are they still at an advantage? You can join Alex's research if you're a past or current user of anabolic steroids. You can message Alex directly, 100% confidentially using his Facebook (Alex KT Muscle Memory) Or Instagram (Alex_K_T).

We're back for episode 18 and today we welcome back Jacob Butterfield for part two! We discuss all thing Ironman as Jacob recently completed a half Ironman! We also look into what makes a good Personal Trainer and the opportunities which are out there for you to use to increase your knowledge!

We're back for another episode and today we welcome back Dr. Scott Stevenson for part 2! In this podcast we focus more on Training Systems, how to develop your ideal training system and how to get more from the exercises your doing in terms of mind-muscle connection and achieving maximum activation!

In episode 16 of VelocityRadio we have the PT Coach himself Phil Learney! Phil was a Personal Trainer for 20 years in some of the most successful gyms throughout the UK and even ventured to the USA to learn his trade. In this time he’s established and built a reputation based around his intelligent, observational and results-based coaching and conducted in excess of 30,000 one-on-one client sessions. Phil’s clients have ranged from general population all the way through to elite athletes.        

Another addition to VelocityRadio, we this week really do have a Superwoman on the Podcast. Marta Lentner isn't just a full time mum, she also balances her trampolining classes along side Personal Training and managing her clients!        

This week we have our very own Sports Massage Tutor, Brian Huxley! Brian has nearly been in the game 25 years and possess a wealth of knowledge! In this episode we talk about multiple topics from beginning your career, to how the industry has changed!

Once again, we have another very special episode! We are very pleased to announce that we have interviewed the king of squatting Dr. Aaron Horschig! Dr. Aaron is the founder of Squat University and author of the Squat Bible. Boasting over one million, yes 1,000,000 social media followers, this man really has redefined our opinion on the squat!

Another very special episode! We are very pleased to announce that we have interviewed none other than fitness guru, and the creator of Fortitude Training, Dr Scott Stevenson! In this episode we talk about multiple topics from training plans, to how to get the best from your meal plans!

In this episode we are very pleased to announce that we have interviewed none other than Nutritional industry leader, Ben Coomber! We talk all about how Ben got into the industry, his failures and pose the huge question of if University actually aided his development and mindset! Link to Ben Coomber's free E-book - https://btn.academy/pages/awesome-pt-book Link to Ben Coomber's Meal Plan Blog - https://btn.academy/blogs/news/can-nutritionists-give-out-diet-plans Keynotes - - The creation of the BTN Academy - 2:30 - Did university help you? - 7:00 - Job opportunities - 10:14 - Failure - 23:35 - Diet plans - 29:36 - Top tips to being an awesome PT - 34:08

Katy is an ex-student of Bens who went on to both become a hugely successful Personal Trainer and Bikini competitor! In this episode we understand where Katy's passions lie, understand her competing background and get to grips with steroid use and Katy's beliefs around the taboo subject!

Teejay is an ex-student of Ben’s who undertook Velocity's Personal Training qualifications after a series health issues. Teejay went from a size 26, to changing her life and the lives of others day in day out. This year she also has set her sights on completing her first Ironman competition! Tune in to see just how Teejay’s life has changed! 

Callum Green is an ex-Velocity student who has transformed his life and even created his own very successful personal training brand! In this episode Brandon gains an understanding of what it's like to be a full time student transitioning into a full time PT. We also gain a great understanding into Callum previous mental health battle which we can proudly announce with the help of those around him, he has come out fighting.

In episode 7 of Velocity Radio Ben interviews Jacob Butterfield! Jacob is an ex-student of Ben's! He is currently about to begin training for his first ever Ironman Triathlon (Not bad to say a few months ago he couldn't swim!) Jacob tells us how he got into the industry and who inspired him to compete. After a shoulder injury we learn how Jacobs passions changed and how he's now on his way to achieving something incredible!

In episode 6 of Velocity Radio Ben interviews the Ultimate Shred Lads, Ryan and Jordan! Ryan and Jordan are directors of a successful fat loss lifestyle plan in the Leeds area called The Ultimate Shred. In this episode Ben learns how they partnered together, what the 'lifestyle' is all about and how they've dealt with others who have tried to copy the brand!

This is episode 5 of Velocity PT Academy's Radio Podcast! In this episode we have special guest and current GB Miss Athletic Figure Kirsty Duffield! Kirsty talks about all aspects of female bodybuilding, including: how crucial a posing coach is, how to become a judge in the industry and how she still manages to meal prep with a full time job & kids! Thank you very much for coming on the pod Kirsty and good luck in your future competitions, we'll be watching out for you!

In episode 4 we cover two main topics: Taxes as a fitness professional and how to market yourself effectively. By following Ben’s and Mat’s tips you will be heading for success, as you can hear first-hand experiences of where these two have gone wrong in the past and how they’ve learnt never to do it again! Ben explains how money talks within businesses and that having financial freedom can be a make or break. While Mat assess the state of social media marketing compared to traditional physical marketing.

Velocity PT Academy's third podcast. You finally get to meet Brandon, the man behind the podcasts in this episode! Ben, Mat & Brandon address nutrition stereotypes, and pay particular attention to the Keto diet and Intermittent Fasting. We all give our thoughts on Love Island stars and their own diet plans too! (Disclaimer Ben & Mat hate Love Island with a passion so it becomes eventful!)

In episode two we review BodyPower 2019 and what we think the team could do to make it even better! You get the opportunity to meet Velocity's Head of Development, Graham and we provide an insight into why individuals within the fitness industry need a vision! 

Velocity PT Academy's first ever podcast!  In this episode we meet Velocity MD Ben Newbould and Head Tutor, Mat Mallett as we learn their background and understand what drove Ben to creating Velocity PT Academy! We provide a build up to Bodypower 2019 and assess who else is going down and what we're expecting.  We take a strong look into the fitness industry and check out some alarming statistics that shows it's growth and pose the question 'are women taking over?'. Finally we research Joe Wicks and justify our reason as to why we believe he is the best Personal Trainer out there!   If you wish to connect with us please email - info@velocity-pt.co.uk Or check our social medias!  Facebook . Instagram . Twitter