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Why fucking around and finding out might be your best option. We chat around how people who are successful in their fitness endeavours usually aren't afraid to fail, or better yet, WANT to fail so they know what no longer serves them. Without the nos we never learn. Tickets to BEYOND THE BASICS on May 11th in MCR > https://buy.stripe.com/fZebJ6cUlbdf9Ak7sL

Fitness principles guide us to create our own methods in coaching. Without them we're throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping some of it sticks. Today we go into 3 that we use pretty much every day in our work, and how they help us make sense of programming and progression. Tickets for the Beyond the Basics on May 11th in MCR > https://buy.stripe.com/fZebJ6cUlbdf9Ak7sL

Today we chatted around fitness trends and why putting all your eggs in one basket may not be the best thing to do if the goal is fitness for YOU. The beauty of this game is we don't have to choose, we can create our own way of training by implementing the things we like and the things we wan't to get better at. Last few tickets for our BEYOND THE BASICS event > https://buy.stripe.com/fZebJ6cUlbdf...

This week’s podcast welcomed Katie Bambrick, business mindset mentor, NLP, EFT, and Hypnotherapy specialist. An all round icon, Katie helps us understand most common limiting beliefs people face around health and fitness, plus actionable strategies to challenge those thoughts. From understanding “above the line” vs. “below the line” thinking to breaking free from all-or-nothing mindsets, this conv...

This week’s episode welcomes coaches Danni Bosworth @dannibosworth & Michelle Carroll @michellecarroll1 as we talk about what Beyond the Basics means to us as coaches. At what point in our fitness journey or career did we believe there was more to it? Why do we think it’s important for coaches and their clients to push beyond the generic information given online around data, pushing for perfor...

Are you injury prone? Do you find yourself overly concerned setting up for your deadlift after a previous twinge? Have you been thinking, surely I shouldn’t be getting this many niggles? We’ve got you covered. In this episode we go into common causes for injury including doing too much, under-fueling, imbalances and what pain really means.

Today we go into one of biggest barriers of all, our brains. Can we do the thing but aren't doing the thing? And if not, why? What is it that causes us to believe we are capable of so little? Personal anecdotes, client stories and everything in between.

Join Jess and special co-host Danni Bosworth as we talk how fitness evolves as you do. Whether it’s shifting gears from aesthetics to performance, understanding how to practice more self-compassion, measuring your success outside events or medals, ensuring you’re pursuing things for the right reasons, or adapting your training around life’s seasons, we cover it all.

From a squat to a dumbbell row, how do I know what’s the best exercise for me? As you’ll expect there’s many ways to approach this topic and it’s one we can break down into different sub-topics such as training age, coaching cues, tools, gold standards and more. It isn’t about picking the ‘right exercise’ but instead picking the right exercise for you. If you’re enjoying the podcast don’t forget t...

Are you worried about muscle and looking a certain way more than you're worried about being weak? One is guaranteed. It's not a maybe, a "what if", it's inevitable. A perspective shift with some personal stories today, we hope you enjoy.

It's probably slapping you in the face, it's probably the low hanging fruit, it's probably painfully obvious. But, the complexities of the human brain make this incredibly difficult to navigate. Personal stories and a little update from Sach – welcome back.

How do we know if it's time to crack on and repeat, or time to mix things up? Today we go over strength training principles and why, if you're a beginner, changing things up too often can rob you of long term progress and leave you repeating the same year of training over and over again.

There's method in the madness, and if you really care about performing at your chosen event, there's certain things you need to think about. This pod is for those who are getting after it – if it's a laugh you're after, it might not be for you

Achievements, lessons, mistakes, and reflections. 2025 goals, resolutions, and plans. Another year of podding, thank you all for listening!

Questioning the motive is very important when it comes to healthful behaviours. Is it coming from a good place? A place of positivity and intention? Or a place of scarcity, fear, and self doubt? Today we go into some of our own experiences with the above – and how they have shaped our thoughts around it today.

Today we went into why we often feel like there's pressure to change something this time of year, when in reality we know that if we were working towards something that truly meant something to us – we'd probably be a lot more keen to start now. Direction is key, specific goals not so much. We want to know where we going, and we might just find something worth sticking around for on the way.

Today we reflected on Friday's summit and the topic of adherence and why it's the only variable that truly matters in the end. "What WILL we stick to?" Rather than, "What COULD we stick to?" Complexity can make this harder, as well as not understanding our own goals and what we truly want out of all of this.

Today we go into why putting in a graft in the gym will only do you good, and how to make sure when you do – you're getting the most from it you can. We also go into pain and resiliency, and how so many fall short because they think something bad is going to happen – when in reality, that thought alone will cause more damage than any injury.

Today we discussed the topic of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Although it sounds like something only athletes may struggle with – that is not the case. RED-S is essentially over exercising and under fuelling. It's attempting to put our bodies through sessions we are just not prepared for, or consistently under-eating rather than spending MOST of the time in energy balance (maintenan...

Today we go into the common misconceptions around one or the other – when humans need both to thrive. A lot of these misconceptions come from bodybuilding, and somehow wormed their way into mainstream fitness. Cardio adds years to your life, resistance adds life to your years. Both, not, "Which one?

No two schedules are the same, which is why no two programmes are the same. Today's episode goes into how to find one that works for you, and why comparison will only set you back. If you’re enjoying the podcast go ahead and let us know over at @awsh_pod and get involved in the conversation. You can also drop us a question below ⬇️

Quite often the issue is hitting us square in the face. But it's easy to miss the things that matter, because they're often the hardest and require the biggest effort. We have to remember that acknowledging the pounds saves time! And gives you more bang for your buck. The extra mile is never crowded, pick up those pounds.

We took inspiration from Craig Massey on this episode and dug a little deeper into finding that sweet spot of challenge which will make or break your fitness success. Too hard? You lose motivation, get injured, find yourself in pain, feel disheartened. Too easy? You're bored, uninspired, not progressing, stagnant. Sweet spot? You're progressing, challenged, motivated, making mistakes and learning...

Sometimes it really is staring us in the face. Don't get us wrong, there is usually digging needed – but that digging usually comes AFTER identification of the LHF. It can be complex, it can be incredibly simple – but bringing awareness to it is key.

Coaching IS transformative by nature – and today we dive into the language and how it's been a bit butchered by the industry. We walk around the assumptions and the reality, as well as showcasing great examples of true transformations in fitness.