The Get Active Podcast

Another Wednesday means a new episode on The Get Active Podcast! This week, Martin discusses a few common "myths" floating around when we talk about nutrition! Particularly prevalent if you are looking to lose weight. Is it just about eating as little as possible? Should you avoid carbs? Will a takeaway at the weekend ruin your progress? You'll just have to listen to find out. Do you have question...

This week, Martin is joined by Heather from The STAR Project. The STAR Project is an essential, grass roots anti poverty charity based in Paisley with a mission to support our local community to be more connected. At the root of every programme they run is socialisation and connectedness, whether that's their drop in sessions, counseling, community pantry or line dancing class - they offer somethi...

This week, Martin discusses 5 resources you can use to positively impact your health, fitness and wellbeing. Drawing on his own experience, he shares hints, tips and useful advice on where you can find the best information (and avoid the worst information) so that you can thrive. P.S read Atomic Habits by James Clear as a starting point 👌

This week Martin is joined by Laura (Energise With Laura) and Tracy (Miss Meditate) to talk about all things mindfulness. Not only that, we discuss strategies to help you implement mindfulness techniques into your everyday life so that you can manage your stress and anxiety. Don't worry, you're not alone. We have all experienced some form of stress or anxiety. This episode will shed some light on...

This week, Martin explores the role motivation plays when it comes to improving your health, fitness and wellbeing. He talks about what motivation is, intrinsic Vs extrinsic motivation and ways that you can build systems so that you're not reliant on motivation to keep you moving forward. Plus, you'll hear about a big announcement we revealed on our social media recently!

This week, Martin is joined by Just Dive founder and social entrepreneur, Laura. During this episode Laura opens up about her journey in forming Just Dive as well as sharing some intimate impact stories that her members have experienced first hand on their own water therapy journeys.

In this episode, Martin goes deep into one of the most common barriers to exercise; no time! Don't worry, this is not a personal attack as you'll hear throughout the episode. It's about making time, not waiting for time to create itself.

This week, Martin is joined by Laura from Paisley Rugby Club. Laura has played an integral role within the club in growing their Junior section in the last 5 years to over 130 children ranging from 3-18 years old! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of sports for children, and Laura shares her own experiences of getting her family involved in rugby and why rugby might even be the best fit for...

In this episode, Martin discusses how to implement your very own fit life. What does 'fit life' mean? Isn't that just for fit people? Martin explores these topics with insights into his own routines so that you have context around creating your fittest, strongest and healthiest life, limit free!

In today's episode, Martin discusses various books that will help you become more informed with your own health and fitness. We believe that doing your own research and powering yourself with knowledge is the key to long term health improvements. In this episode, Martin highlights 5 books: The Fitness Mindset - Brian Keane Pressure Myths - Rich Hudson The Sports Gene - David Epstein The China Stud...

Welcome to The Get Active Podcast by Get Active Coaching. We are so thrilled you are here and cannot wait to unpack everything health, fitness and wellbeing with you! Today's episode is all about getting to know our Chief Exercise Officer, Martin as he introduces who we are and what we are about. Martin will then dive into creating to the perfect training for you and breakdown how you can start to...