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

Why Community can SAVE your life! 96 08.10.2025

Ross and co-host Dan talk all things about why community is so important in this day and age  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^ and check out all the results  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here  ^^^ and check out all his FREE daily tips

“Excuses: The Heaviest Weight in the Gym” 95 01.10.2025

Ross and co-host Dan talk all about excuses vs reality. https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^ and check out all the results  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here  ^^^ and check out all his FREE daily tips

Ross gets drilled BTB 94 13.08.2025

Coach Dan takes the hosting seat this weeks and gets deep with Ross  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^ and check out all the results  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Follow Dan here and check out all his FREE daily tips 

When truly is the BEST time to start BTB 93 06.08.2025

On this weeks episode Ross and Sarah go deep on their own content posts, gets a little ranty...but hey its all from a good place  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ Follow Sarah here ^^^ 

Training for life at 51 years young BTB 92 17.07.2025

On todays show we have our online client Stu who has been with us 5 months, he completed our 13 week shred and has some sick results, he talks all about how getting fit for life at his age is a MUST  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to check out all of our results ^^^ 

"The Hidden Game: How Fitness Influencers Use Storytelling to Sell You Stuff" BTB 91 09.07.2025

We are back after a bit of time off the pod due to a very busy period Ross and Sarah take the mic and go balls deep on social media and how people chop and change to suit the narrative  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ to follow Ross and see all the amazing results 

Will Ben actually finish his Ironman? BTB 90 15.05.2025

On todays show we have our Sunderland coach Ben Rowe who is currently training for an Ironman, this is NOT Ben's sport and is the first time he will be doing it...and with only a few short runs will he actually complete this insane mission    https://www.instagram.com/the_barbell_club_ne/   Click here ^^ to see our in house coached sessions and results    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub...

Battling Anxiety, Dropping Weight & Finding His Tribe BTB 89 07.05.2025

"Today’s guest is someone who defines what it means to show up — not just in the gym, but in life." Jonny is a 39-year-old single parent, full-time worker, and an absolute machine in our barbell club.  Since starting with us, he’s dropped 25kg, skyrocketed his strength, and transformed not only his body, but his mental health, his mindset, and his life. He’s found a community, he’s found purpose,...

"How Proper Coaching Built Our Legacy — Not Trends" BTB 88 30.04.2025

On todays episode we have our coach Dan Breen of over 10 years talking about the state of the industry now and how we have always stuck to our guns without ever following any fads which has led us to having 3 units and a global online programme  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to follow Ross and see all the crazy results  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/ Click here...

Busy Mam?...LISTEN to this BTB 87 23.04.2025

Client Vic 43 dropping 30kg super busy, making the time for her to be an absolute inspiration to all    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Follow Ross here ^^^ and all the crazy transformation's    https://rtfitnessdurham.com/photoshootblueprint   Click here ^^^ to down load your free guide on we get clients to photoshoot levels and beyond 

Why you SHOULD do a photoshoot BTB 86 16.04.2025

On todays episode myself and Sarah hit the mic...talking Sarahs current training, our insane results from latest photoshoots and why you SHOULD do one yourself  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here ^^^ and follow Ross  https://rtfitnessdurham.com/photoshootblueprint Click here ^^^ for a FREE guide on we et our clients to photoshoot levels  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellc...

Balancing Fitness, Family & A Photoshoot 📸 BTB 85 09.04.2025

Todays episode we have Stephen Hannah one of our online clients and now a coach with us here at The Barbell Club

 We talk about how vanity is a good thing for every one, about his journey from being from a cardio background and transition to strength training to do a up coming photoshoot 

 How he makes it all fit it into his family life without having any impact  https://www.instagram.com/ross_b...

"From Gym Newbie to Visible Abs: Kate’s Incredible Transformation & Monthly Challenges!" BTB 84 02.04.2025

On todays episode we have our client Kate who has been doing our group training programme within 2 of our units In Durham and Sunderland  Kate has never been much of a gym person  Didn’t know much about nutrition and now has visible abs  She’s gonna share her time with us and how the community just keeps her coming back for more  and how this year she is up for any challenges  challenging herself...

From SKINNY Lou to STRONG & Confident - A 48 year olds fitness journey! BTB 83 26.03.2025

On todays podcast episode we have our lovely client Lou who has done both of our programmes in our Sunderland unit  Lou had a LOAD of health complications and knew she needed to do something  heading into a gym for the first time in her life, she has now found fitness a thing she knows she needs to do for life...so much so in her 18 months progress she's doing a photoshoot in a few weeks time  htt...

Absolute PASSION for helping people BTB 82 20.03.2025

On todays episode we have Toby from "Mind & Matter Fitness" sharing his passion for helping people and how he does it, lots of hints and tips for you to take away on your journey  Follow Ross over on IG  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Download a FREE blueprint from Ross on how we get complete beginner's to photoshoot ready below  https://rtfitnessdurham.com/photoshootblueprint Che...

Struggling with DIETING? you're not alone BTB 81 12.03.2025

On todays episode we have one of our clients Hev talking about her whole life journey of training and dieting  We can all relate to how many different things we have done in the past and its ok that its still not clicked...this is a journey for all...listen to what Hev has to say  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^ 

Pre-Post Natal & Menopause specialist BTB 80 05.03.2025

On todays show we got the incredible Emma from EH Fitness  Emma is a cracking lass and super passionate about women regaining their life and confidence through fitness  https://www.instagram.com/eh_fitness_edinburgh/ Check her out here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Go see all of Ross's insane results right here ^^^ 

Debunking the BIGGEST gym myths BTB 79 26.02.2025

On todays episode we are back with coach Dan AKA the bio mechanics coach...we get his views on all of the BS gym myths out there  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to follow Ross on IG and have a gaze at all the transformations we are producing  https://www.instagram.com/the_biomechanics_coach/ Click here to find Dan and the fine knowledge he has ^^^

How to UPGRADE your life with Paul Mort BTB 78 19.02.2025

On todays episode we have Mr Paul Mort  Business mentor, life coach, author, multiple business owner, podcast host, speaker..you name he's done it  We talk on how to "upgrade" your fitness life with the tools and lessons Paul teaches his own clients for business  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial/ Follow Paul here ^^^ 

Mobility, flexibility and when should you bulk or cut? BTB 77 12.02.2025

Today we are joined with coach Josh asking him questions on the things he loves in fitness  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Click here to check out all Ross's transformations ^^^

Menopause, weight loss, hormones Sarah answers BTB 76 05.02.2025

The big gaffa is in the house answering your questions  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ click here to follow Ross and check out all the results https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ Click here to follow Sarah  and just drop us a cheeky DM if you want to know more 

5 easy tips BTB 75 30.01.2025

5 quick and easy tips from me  Enjoy 

Weight loss drugs...our thoughts BTB 74 22.01.2025

On todays episode Ross, Sarah and Dan give their thoughts on the rise of the weight loss drugs and there use in todays society  Follow Ross  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Sarah  https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/ Follow Dan  https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/

The mindset HACKS of 2025 you need BTB 73 15.01.2025

Todays episode we have the brilliant coach Matty giving you some tools and techniques for you to ensure that 2025 is the best year yet when it comes to chasing down them goals  https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/ Follow Ross here ^^^  https://www.instagram.com/mattywilliamsoncoach/ Follow Matty here ^^^ 

Meet coach Rick with some tips for the new year BTB 72 08.01.2025

Coach Rick hits the pod for the first time on his switch over from his last coaching role sharing some hints and tips for the new year from his own health journey    https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/   Follow Ross here ^^^    https://www.instagram.com/rick_barbellclub/   Follow Rick here ^^^ 

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