First We Lift

I'm back with part 2 lifting weights for beginners. In this episode I discuss how hard (intensity), how much (volume), and how often (frequency) beginners should train.

There's not enough information let alone application for beginners when it comes to lifting weights. In the these episodes (more to come) I unpack everything you need to know about lifting weights for beginners. Enjoy!

In today's episode I discuss NY resolutions, and are they really not helpful? What really matters when it comes to successful goal attainment and habit hacks to jumpstart your 2024. I also share a story of why I take my own Health & Fitness seriously. If you want to stand a better chance of reaching your goals in the new year, you don't want to miss this!

This week I am joined by Kyle Dobbs of Compound Performance to discuss strength training for runners. We discuss different levels of training stimulus, efficient exercise selections, example training days/weeks and how to structure training before an event. If you're a runner, novice or recreational, you don't want to miss this!

In today's episode I cover my favourite set and rep schemes. One of the questions I get the most often is "what weight should I use?" This podcast will answer that for you, and not only that it will give you the best ways to progress in your workouts. I've been using these set and rep schemes for years, and I have been having tremendous success with it! Check it out!

Are you looking to build muscle and strength on a time budget? In today's episode I cover how to set up your training days and weeks to pack on muscle in the most time efficient and effective way possible. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about values, processes and outcomes. Without aligning these three things you very likely struggle achieving your goals.

In this episode I talk about how to adjust your training based on how you feel. This is a powerful skill to learn, because auto-regulation approaches will help promote self efficacy and long term enjoyment. Check it out! APPLY TO JOIN THE FWL CLUB!

In this episode I cover how busy professionals should probably approach their training. The majority of people don't have much time to train, so training needs to be flexible and realistic. I also discuss the importance of being honest with yourself, and prioritising the big rocks to make training not only time efficient but effective too.

In this episode I talk about the importance of exercise when dieting and I also go into the impacts losing muscle when dieting can have. Don't let your friends and family lose muscle on a diet! Download my FREE home workout training template mentioned in the show here!

Welcome to FWL podcast, in this episode I cover what is the safest way to train. You may just be surprised!

I'm back with a BRAND NEW podcast. Same old me, yet under a new umbrella. This is First We Lift!

In this episode I talk all things training splits. I cover the different training splits respective to different training goals which will in turn help you decide how to set up your training weeks. 

First episode of 2021! In this episode I discuss the importance of defining what athlete you want to be. Do you want to get stronger? What about build muscle? Maybe improve your endurance? Or how about be the complete package? Listen to this episode and get some clarity on where you should put your training focus and ultimately what athlete you want to be! 

In this episode I talk about setting up a seasonal approach to training and nutrition. How to set up an easy way to manage your fitness journey throughout the year by creating  'seasons' just like athletes do to help drive consistency and progression. A must listen if you lose direction and focus with your training and nutrition over this festive period!

The FATFIX podcast is back for a brand new series! My first episode back I am joined by my partner in crime #StrongClaud and we speak about all things dieting strategies. This one was epic! 

In this episode I talk about the complexity of 'pain',  provide some basic concepts about pain and most importantly help people feel less fearful of lifting weights that have been ingrained in society by the fear mongering ballbags!

In this episode I talk about alcohol and fat loss. Probably one of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer, can I drink on this diet? Or how can I drink and not screw up my diet? 

In this episode I talk about the differences between men and women dieting. I discuss how it is more difficult for women than it is for me men to lose weight. The approach they would both need to take to get the job done and I also go into two case studies for a male & female avatar. 

In this episode I was joined by Dean Guedo who is a personal trainer and nutrition coach from Canada. Do you ever wonder how people can eat what they want and never gain any weight? In this episode we discussed 'high energy flux' and delved into Dean's research in this area in which he has studied different populations where there is zero prevalence of obesity. This was a brilliant conversation!

In this episode I talk about the conditioning (cardio) practices that I use with my clients. The measures I take to get a better understanding of a clients conditioning levels, how I select the right amount of conditioning and lots of examples of the conditiong methods I use. Enjoy!

This week I was joined by coach Lucy Hendricks. We discussed mental health in fitness. How mental health can impact your ability to go to the gym, the unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves and how being physical active isn’t just about motivation and discipline. Lucy also went in her struggles with mental health and shared some insightful stories. 

This week I was joined by Nick Lambe aka the 'Online Sleep Coach'. In his coaching experience, he didn't come across more of a missing link than sleep. Whether the goal was overall health, weight loss or improved performance, sleep was the key to success. This prompted him to learn everything he possibly could about sleep. From tens of books to hundreds of research studies to picking the brains of...

In this episode I was joined by Katie St. Clair who is a Strength & Conditioning coach out of Charleston, SC (U.S.). She has been training general population and athletes for over 20 years.  In this episode we discussed female fitness 'influencers' who provide little advice or value. Marketing giants that target women with ridiculous equipment and workouts focused solely on what they look like and...

Welcome to a special Covid-19 edition podcast - talking about all things home training with Kyle Dobbs of Rebel Performance. Kyle is a world class coach who works with a variety of athletes in the US. Today we discuss home training and how to make the most of it during this period stuck at home. We  go into the  'why's' behind things to give you a better idea of how to train to keep some muscle, p...