Ross Thompson

Behind The Bar

Health EN ↓ 100 episodes

Behind The Bar podcast is from the coaches and clients at RT Fitness Durham and Sunderland We want to share our journey with you, get you results with our our no BS approach and how we have become the number 1 transformtion facility in the North East of England

Author

Ross Thompson

Category

Health

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Coach Yaz...being a BUSY coach BTB 121 01.07.2026

Coach Yaz is an in person 1:1 and online coach and he shares his stories from members and what it takes to be a successful coach  https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub Click here to join programme ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^ to follow Ross  https://www.instagram.com/dynazty_yaz/ Click here to follow coach Yaz ^^^

Whats happened with work ethic and reflection from our Villa retreat BTB 120 24.06.2026

Ross, Sarah and Dan have a chat about our recent member villa retreat and also what the F... is going on with the work ethic of today  https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub Click here to join programme ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^ to follow Ross  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Dan https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/...

Meet our new Durham coach...LUCY BTB 119 03.06.2026

On todays episode we have our latest Durham team member Lucy Melville on the show...bit introduction to her and lots of talk on food  https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub click here to join our programme ^^^ https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/trainwlucy/ Follow Lucy here ^^^ 

2 weeks out from show time BTB 118 14.05.2026

On todays episode we have the incredible coach Con back on the pod and only 2 weeks out from his show  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ashtononlinecoaching/ Follow Conrad here ^^^

20 years of experience...Craig joins the Sunderland team BTB 117 03.05.2026

New coach Craig gives a little intro to him, who he helps and all of his views on health and fitness  https://www.instagram.com/craighubb_/ Follow Craig here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub Work with us here ^^^ in Sunderland, Durham, Consett and online 

Why The Barbell Club is the best investment you can make BTB 116 26.04.2026

Ross and Dan go back to back about what The Barbell Club is all about, if you aint a member...this is a MUST listen  https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub Click here to join programme ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^ to follow Ross  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Dan 

Busy Mam. No Excuses. Nicola’s 13kg Transformation Story BTB 115 18.04.2026

In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Howard—a busy mum, full-time professional, and absolute powerhouse—who proves that getting in shape is possible, no matter how full your life is. After returning to the barbell club last April, Nicola has gone on to lose 13kg, rebuild her confidence, and completely transform her mindset—all while juggling kids, work, and the chaos of everyday life. We dive...

Leadership, Fitness & Discipline: What Actually Matters BTB 114 01.04.2026

On today’s show we have Clare Teunissen — a long-standing member of the Barbel Club with an incredible background across travel, hospitality, education and leadership development. Clare has worked across Europe and the US, starting in hospitality at just 16 and building her way into leadership, consultancy and teaching. She now delivers training and development for hospitality companies, works in...

Maya's Law...closing the gap on child protection BTB 113 25.03.2026

Special episode from the team behind "Maya's law" on closing the gap on child protection...HUGE eye opener of a show and are very privileged to help share their message  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577811421094 Drop them a follow here ^^^ 

Skin care, supplements and all round waffle BTB 112 18.03.2026

Ross, Dan and Sarah have a quick catch up    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Follow Ross here ^^^    https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/   Follow Dan here ^^^    https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/   Follow Sarah here ^^^

Strong Enough to Start Again BTB 111 11.03.2026

On todays episode we have Jamie Ruddy, Hair stylist, solo traveller, strong MF all on his story from starting again https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Follow Ross here ^^^   https://www.instagram.com/ruddy_marvellous/   Follow Jamie here ^^^

Are You Progressing… Or Just Performing? BTB 110 04.03.2026

We have coach Dan back on the mic giving is take on all things health and fitness  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here ^^^

Backflips, Banter & Barbell Coaching | Leah Greenland on Strength & Rehab BTB 109 25.02.2026

On todays show we have our incredible coach Leah...not only she is a mint coach she is also a sports therapist who has recently opened up her own clinic...top lass, class banter    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Follow Ross here ^^^    https://www.instagram.com/lgsportstherapyclinic/   Follow for Leah's clinic here ^^^    https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/   Follow Sarah h...

From Overweight to Bodybuilding Stage & 70-Mile Ultra BTB108 19.02.2026

On todays episode we have the incredible coach Con talking all about his journey and his up and coming crazy ventures https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^ https://www.instagram.com/ashtononlinecoaching/ Follow Conrad here ^^^

The Barbell Club Catch-Up: Shreds, Shoots & What’s Next BTB 107 04.02.2026

On todays episode we have a nice old catch up of everything what has been going on so far this year and the events to come  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ Follow Sarah here ^^^

January...DONT do this! BTB 106 31.12.2025

On todays episode we talk all things January...yep that month where you go all in on everything...take it from us who have seen so many failures over the years...we know what we are talking about  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/emilyhepton.fit/ Follow Emily here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here ^^^  https:/...

You did NOT have a bad year! BTB 105 24.12.2025

In this episode we talk all about those end of year reviews, the highs, the lows and with the way you frame it...you've probably had the best year ever without even realising it   https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ Follow Sarah here ^^^

YOU are who YOU watch! BTB 104 17.12.2025

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah, Dan and our newest coach, Emily, to talk about her journey into coaching, what it’s really like being new to the role, and how she’s finding life at our Sunderland unit so far. We also dive into the idea that “you are who you watch” — how the content we consume, the people we follow, and the voices we listen to shape our confidence, beliefs, and mindset. It...

Motivation...does it really exist? BTB 103 26.11.2025

on todays episode Coach Ross and coach Dan talk all things motivation...yep you ask for it on the daily so we give our views on all things  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the best shape of your life  And if you wa...

“Stop the Winter Weight Gain — Coach Dan’s Survival Tips” 102 19.11.2025

on todays episode coach Dan gives you an in depth guide on how to crush that winter slump with some serious takeaways to match https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the best shape of your life  And if you wanna know how...

“Sandy & Ciaran: The Legends of the 6AM Barbell Sessions” 101 12.11.2025

This episode is NOT to be missed our amazing clients of 4 years Ciaran and Sandy 11 years give their whole take on what its like to be a client for so long  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to check out Ross and all of our results ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here to follow co-host Dan for all your daily hints and tips to help you get started  And if...

Hard Work, Free Work, and Finding the Shot — Luke Watson’s Journey 100 05.11.2025

This is a very special episode from the incredible pair of Watson & Co photography...Luke and Emily  Luke was a coach with us here at the Barbell Club he has done all of our fitness shoots for us, he was a guest on the very first episode  We've watched him and Emily grow into a rising empire which they have built together...and as it is episode 100 he needed to come on and share their incredib...

Energy..what does that even mean? 99 29.10.2025

Todays episode...Sarah brings some random words to the table to bring our thoughts and meanings on them  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to check  ^^^ out all of our results and to follow Ross  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ And check out Sarah here ^^^ 

Why do so few people lift weights? 98 22.10.2025

On todays my self and co-host Dan talk about all of the barriers which people come across for when getting into weightlifting with some hints and tips and how to start    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do    https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/   Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the b...

STOP being average and WAKE the f... up 97 15.10.2025

Myself and co-host Dan talk all things about people in this modern world need to wake up and STOP being average  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ and check out all the results from Ross and the team  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Dan and get all your daily hints and tips  Then if you want any info just drop any of us a message on IG 

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