Uplift Conversations

Should you get a PT? Join a big gym? Start home workouts? Scotty & Jaz break down some of the available options to help you make the best decision for YOU if you're starting your fitness journey. And of course, if you're based in South West London, head to upliftlondon.co.uk ...

Coaches Anna and Jaz sit down today to look back on (and laugh about!) diets we've tried in the past (some healthy, most not) and reflect on how our gym training has evolved over the years! We had a laugh recording this one! Hope you enjoy it :) @upliftwandsworth *Disclaimer: we are not endorsing any of these diets or training routines

Jaz and Scotty discuss 5 common strength training myths ... does muscle burn more calories at rest? Is lifting just for those who want to pack on size? Does having visible abs = fITneSs? How often do you need to work out to make an effective change, really? And are there any age limits on strength training?! Catch us on @upliftwandsworth :) 

Hey Team! This week its Coach Scotty behind the mic, sharing 5 things he which he knew sooner in his health and fitness journey. Enjoy!

In today's episode, I share some recent lessons that I wish I had learned earlier on in my lifting/fitness journey! As always, catch us on Instagram Comments, questions, suggestions welcome :)  @upliftwandsworth

Thanks for listening! As always, our DMs are open for your comments, suggestions and questions! @upliftwandsworth

Long time no pod! Here's to a very unsurprising but exciting re-brand, we are back!

If you're a female and you're struggling to stick to the ridiculously low calorie targets that My Fitness Pal has suggested for you in order to lose fat, this pod is for you! @danprice_nutrition and I discuss: - Why are we focusing on females specifically? - Difference between fat loss and body recomposition - Why is fat loss harder for petite women specifically? - Why an 1500 calorie di...

You’ve probably heard of all sorts of workout splits when scrolling through Instagram full of influencers and their arm days and ‘booty’ days etc.  There are so many different ways to split your training across the week and in todays episode I explain the most common/well-known examples to you to help you make a better choice about which split will be most effective for you! I discuss - Training F...

Today I have a chat with my good friend Dan, aka @caffeineandcrossfit.  Dan is amazing at ticking all of the proverbial fitness boxes around his office based 9-5 in Accountancy. I ask him how he makes time for it all as well as about training for Hyrox and his views on alcohol. Thanks for listening!

Worried about how to 'cope' or 'stay on track' with of your health and fitness this Christmas? Here's five festive reminders from me. Disclaimer: Does not contain healthified Christmas recipe ideas HUGE thank you if you have listened to the podcast this year. This is the last one for 2022, I look forward to welcoming you all back in Jan!

Allow all of your burning nutrition questions to be answered today by Mike Maloney, Performance Nutritionist from Double Helix Performance @doublehelixperformance Sit back and get comfy because I have a lot of questions for Mike today, including: - How much protein do we actually need? - The anabolic window, what does it mean, and how long is it? - Should we spread our protein across the day? - Wh...

This week I am joined by my good friend Ilina @fitwithilina. We reflect on (and laugh about) how our attitudes and training goals have evolved over the years we have been in the gym and what we have learnt from having aesthetic goals. We also discuss body image, the recent NY Times article re. body trends and why we don't push clients towards having a certain goal.  My DMs are always open on...

If you're unsure how to best fuel and recover from your workouts, this is for you! My DMs are always open on Instagram for any suggestions, comments or questions! @jazlifts Thanks for listening :)

Today we are directly talking about how to make time for health and fitness when life feels hectic (or maybe it always does!) A few tips and thoughts around prioritising  healthy food, movement, fitness goals and sleep. Send your thoughts and questions via Instagram @jazlifts

I am joined by Kerry from @kclfitness for this week's episode to discuss a topic we are both very passionate about and that is getting more women into resistance training (and loving it!). We discuss: Fat loss as a goal in the gym Kerry's career in Personal Training Our experience with female clients' attitude towards lifting Perceptions of building muscle Kerry's experience wi...

So you’re training consistently, getting stronger and feeling fitter But you wanted to look leaner, more toned and you don’t look any different?  On today's episode, I explain why that probably is. @jazlifts - Feel free to message me on Instagram!

Keen to make gainz? Head Coach Mike @michaelgornall breaks down what we need to understand about the science of building muscle. We discuss: - Building muscle vs strength - The most ways people go wrong (is his experience - The role of lifestyle factors - Ideal exercises for building muscle - Rep ranges  - How many reps to leave in the tank - What our bodies know about reps - Rest periods - Should...

If you feel overworked, constantly stretched too thin, constantly busy but not getting done what you want to get done then this is for you Today I discuss the principle of Essentialism and how we can apply this way of thinking to our working lives and to our approach to fitness Based on the book Essentialism by Greg Mckeown. Highly recommend a read! Find me on Instagram and Facebook @jazlifts

Very excited to introduce my first guest for this season as someone that I have the pleasure of knowing in person! Scotty Conners is a very cheery and passionate Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach. I think we can all take something from Scotty's positive outlook and energy. But he hasn't always been super motivated or keen to improve, Scotty talks about his journey from previously being...

Looking to adopt healthier habits and make yourself feel great? This episode is for you. The best part is all these things are free, easy and cost very little!  The podcast I mentioned and recommended for more detail on light exposure was Contact and Enquiries: @jazlifts on Instagram or jazliftscoaching@gmail.com :)

Welcome back to the podcast! This intro gives you a short idea of what you guys can expect from this upcoming season, based on your input from my Instagram polls! As usual you can contact me with any questions or suggestions via Instagram @jazlifts

Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you self-sabotage? Are your alcohol habits not making you feel good? Then have a listen to today's episode with Adam Smith, NLP Coach (Neuro-Linguistic-Programming).  Adam and I chat about: - Why is mindset important? - How to think about motivation - How can we set ourselves up for success or failure - Habit-building and hacking - Why compassion is an importan...

Joined by the fab Reanne Francis, owner of Reanimate Coaching, today's episode delves into the nitty-gritty of tracking calories for fat loss.  Check out Reanne on Insta! @reanne_reanimatecoaching We discuss:  - What is tracking? - How to work out your calories / activity level - What macronutrient (macros) to track? - Most common tracking mistakes we see with clients - Should we subtract exe...

Today I am joined by Adam Hindley, The Mind Body Physio, for a chat about what to do and what not to do when we are suffering from injuries.  We discuss: - Should we continue to exercise when faced with an injury? - What are the most common mistakes with how we deal with injuries? - Should we be worried about our joints clicking? - How to differentiate between types of pain - What else can we do b...