The Work

Send a text In this episode we discuss the fitness and something of the things you need to know from the obvious to some things that people maybe miss or don't think about. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.yo...

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Jamie Wagland, one of the coaches from TWPT, to discuss his career so far, the importance in continually developing yourself to increase your value and getting the right balance between your personal and professional life. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy...

Send a text In this episode we discuss five points that we feel can help trainers understand what success looks like for them and how to action these points to make 2023 a success. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www...

Send a text In this episode we discuss important traits that will enable you to grow and thrive as a trainer both in the short and long term. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny...

Send a text In this episode we were delighted to be joined by Johnny Lawrence , The Self Development Coach.  Johnny opened up about his past, what led him to change his career from being a Personal Trainer to a Self Development Coach and his real passion and skill in helping people move froward from whatever position they are currently in. This was a truly enjoyable and insightful conversation tha...

Send a text In this episode we discuss understanding your purpose, asking ourselves if we take the time to step back and understand the things that really motivate us or are we drawn down other peoples path in order to fit or with what is currently popular in the industry. We talk about taking time to really engage with what we want and how we can work towards it. Get in touch: Instagram: https://...

Send a text In this episode we sit down with Sam Davies. Sam owns Strength Lab 407 in Wimbledon Park,  a successful PT studio where he works with both general population clients as  well as upcoming athletes. We talk to Sam about both the personal and professional challenges he has had to overcome, the tools he now uses in order manage his own wellbeing and planning for the future. Get in touch: I...

Send a text In the second of this two part podcast we discuss behaviour change, an incredibly important subject for helping clients apply the information we discussed in part one and in helping them overcome any obstacles they have for achieving their goals. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony...

Send a text In the first part of this two part podcast we discuss building muscle, both in terms of the science and how we apply this to general population clients.  We then discuss dropping body fat for the general population client and how we look at both the actions whilst also understanding behaviour change. In the second part we will continue with the loosing body fat discussion. Get in touch...

Send a text In this episode we discuss sleep, we get in to a bit of the science and then the practical take aways to help clients both understand the importance of sleep plus what they can do to give themselves the best opportunity maximise its benefits. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Bar...

Send a text In this episode James interviews Dan on his career so far, how he sees the future and how learning exercise mechanics has improved his coaching. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQE...

Send a text In this episode I interview our very now James on his career so far, the lessons he's learned, what has driven him to constantly develop and push forward, the influences on him and what he sees himself doing in the future. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://ww...

Send a text In this episode we discuss the difference between a vital and functional trainer, how you can know which you are and how you can move towards being more vital for your clients. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: htt...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how we coach clients, from the consultation process through to what sessions can look like, how we constantly reflect on how we can improve our service whilst always maintaining that authenticity that separates each coach or trainer from everyone else. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how the majority of  new trainers have left the industry within the first year and what we can do to give ourselves the best opportunity to not only survive the first year but build towards a thriving business. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes:...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how your environment and the people you follow on social media  influence you both positively and negatively. We talk about following paths and trends that don't truly align with your values but also how you can be influenced and shown new and different options along your journey. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: j...

Send a text Pain and challenges in life and inevitable. This being the case, we could say that the quality of our life is dictated by how we handle problems.  In this weeks podcast I discuss: - Understanding the meaning you're giving your pain - Reframing our initial perceptions  - Being aware of our first emotional impulses  - De-fusing from unhelpful narratives - Taking responsibility for y...

Send a text In this episode we discuss and define personal development, our own journeys, how it helped us to improve our coaching standards and the best place to start. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.co...

Send a text In this episode we sit down with a good friend of ours, Patrick Moorshead, to discuss how he built his business on the gym floor, the traits that he found most useful, the boundaries he needs to put in place moving forward and his plans for the future. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: A...

Send a text In this episode we discuss behaviour change and how it is one of the most important factors in helping clients achieve both short and long term goals. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how exercise mechanics has increased our confidence in the gym and run through some of the foundation level knowledge required. We also discuss how your actions and behaviours need to be congruent with your words. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barne...

Send a text In this episode we discuss imposter syndrome, how we define it, how it’s effected us and the industry as a whole. We also cover negatives, the potential positives and some practical ways in which to overcome it. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Send a text In this episode Dan and Ryan discuss motivation, previous trends from Powerplates and Vipers to S&C in professional sports teams plus online sessions from lockdown. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www...

Send a text In this episode we traveled up to Integra Education in London to talk with Michael Goulden, Michael teaches RTS and is at the forefront in teaching exercise mechanics in the UK. Michael works with athletes, clients in chronic pain through to general population and as we heard through todays podcast he has a constant drive to progress and realise potential in himself, his clients and th...

Send a text In this episode we discuss how creating a structure for your week enables you to achieve your goals, give you purpose when your quieter and allow you to continue to get everything you value accomplished when your busy. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube...