FitPro Sessions

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss being flexible... and I don't mean muscles and joint ROM... we are talking about behavioural flexibility. This is taken from a Live Video on our Facebook page, so you'll hear us reading the opinions of other FITPROs and Parallel learners too We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to share your thoughts and big takeaway, please message us here: &n...

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the raw subject of Childhood Obesity and ask whether Children Should Be weighed at school to help manage rising numbers of childhood obesity. This is taken from a Live Video on our Facebook page, so youll hear us reading the opinions of other FITPROs and Parallel learners too We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to share your thoughts on this t...

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss stress and anxiety, as well as giving you (and your clients) clear info on how to manage these mental health conditions.  We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please message us here:   m.me/ParallelCoaching   Neale and I Discussed: What are Stress and Anxiety? Our lives have changed and lost...

In today’s podcast episode, we answer a listener’s question regarding how often you should change exercises when planning. Today’s episode of our FITPRO Sessions podcast, is a guest question.  We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please message us here:  m.me/ParallelCoaching We Discussed:  - The importance of a goal, and the notion of a “second...

If you have ever asked yourself ”Why Can’t I Remember What I Revise?” then you are not alone, this is the most common question that we get asked. It is usually followed by a description that regardless of the amount of time spent on revision the information just isn’t sticking in their head. You might think that your “brain is broken” or that you are “no good at exams” or that your “memory is poor...

In today’s podcast episode, we answer a listener’s question and fitness testing and the importance of client goals Today’s episode of our FITPRO Sessions podcast, is a guest question from Nikki S.  We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please message us here:   m.me/ParallelCoaching We Discussed:  Why a goal is important and how to...

This episode of the FitPro Sessions Podcast looks at the cause of Obesity. This is a LIVE video we recorded on our Parallel Coaching Facebook page, so you'll hear us discuss comments and questions from listeners too.  We'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts on the cause of obesity...  Drop your big takeaways in the comments below or in our Parallel Coaching Inner Circle  https:...

In today's FITPRO Sessions Podcast episode, Neale and I dive deep into behavioural flexibility We use the analogy of a castle to explain how behaviours can become fixed, restricting our freedom and causing guilt, shame and frustration when processes are not complete. However, these rules and restrictions might actually be detrimental to the goal rather than beneficial.  Join us as we relate behavi...

If you feel overwhelmed with your revision, don’t know where to start, or finding it hard to learn, then keep stay tuned for our easy to follow revision tips that will quickly boost your revision success Revision overwhelm affects us all, this is not just for FITPROs that are revising for their anatomy and physiology exam, but also for those that are already qualified, working towards other qualif...

A lot of FITPROs are nervous and feel they cannot confidently plan client sessions. It can be a challenge to come up with the right combination of exercises or activities. This blog post is going to provide you with six steps for confidently planning client sessions. So if you have ever asked any of the following questions.. keep reading: “why is planning so complicated” “what is the best exercise...

This episode is the first of our FITPRO sessions Guest interviews and we kick off with the Square Round Table    Join Neale and I alongside 5 Parallel Coaching learners as we answer their burning questions and get an insight into our world.    Meet:   Laura Ainsworth Helen Lukies Martin Mceneny Amy Matthews   and Paul Dickson   Today’s episode of our FITPRO Sessions podcast, is the first of our gu...

Today's podcast episode is a specific question from one of our Parallel Coaching tribe,  they asked... 🎧What FITPRO Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? Neale and I explore all the lessons we would want to share with our younger selves, including business advice and how to start out as a FITPRO Season 9 Episode 6 of FITPRO Session is NOW LIVE on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube. Today's FITPRO Ses...

You love working out    It is your "happy space"    The thing you look forward to    You plan it    You make it a priority ...   ... why isn't it the same for your revision or studies?    Consider the possibility that your studies can be as strong as your workouts    Season 9 Episode 5 of FITPRO Session is NOW LIVE on iTunes, Sp...

In today’s podcast episode, we answer a listener’s question and discuss weights vs group classes for stressed and anxious clients. We will also talk about how exercise is often used as escapism and that when a client starts to add new exercise stimulus to their week, they may be looking for something extra. Then we discuss how you can attend to the changing needs of your client, and adapt to new g...

It's time to stop blaming others for your problems. In this season 9 episode 3, we'll explore the stories we tell when we blame our circumstances or the people around us. We'll also take a look at how these thoughts and phrases can be limiting you from achieving success as a FITPRO. You might be waiting for things to be perfect before you put any work in, or blaming other people so you don't feel...

It’s so easy to fall into the comparison game, and it can be a vicious cycle, Today’s blog will show that the moment you Stop Comparing Yourself To Other FITPROs is the moment you can focus on your own success. Comparison appears in many guises, we might compare ourselves to others who are bigger fish, which makes us feel small and inferior, or believe that everyone else is perfect, and everything...

If you are struggling with your revision, suffer from study overwhelm, or finding it hard to learn, then these 3 Ws for effortless revision will help make your studies easy again Studying can be hard. It’s all too easy to feel like you’re wading through treacle, and no matter how much time you spend trying to revise, it just doesn’t seem to get any easier. In today’s video, we are going to share t...

In today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode, we explore Behaviour Change For FITPROS and the importance of behaviour change. We discuss our favourite highlights from each episode in season 8 and how to elicit behaviour change. Behaviour Change is important for FITPROS to understand because it is the glue that holds everything together. Today we explore the founding principles and tactics for helping...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is An Introduction To Motivational Interviewing For FITPROs. Neale and I explore Motivational Interviewing and how you can use this as a FITPRO to help elicit client behavioral change In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Motivational Interviewing is so effective at eliciting behavioural change The RULE of Motivational interviewing – 4 general principles The...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is A FITPRO Guide To NLP. Neale and I explore Neuro-Linguistic Programming and how you can use this as a FITPRO to help elicit client behavioural change In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is so effective at eliciting behavioural change How Curiosity is the foundation to achieving change The 14 presuppositions of NLP and h...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is all about Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For FITPROs, and understanding the benefit of reprogramming inaccurate and unhelpful thoughts In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is so effective at eliciting behavioural change How to recognise inaccurate and unhelpful thought processes in your client The importance of...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is all about SMART Goal Setting For FITPROs, and how to use goals as part of your client behaviour change strategy In this episode, you’ll discover: Why understanding SMART goals is key to client behavioural change The alternative SMART goal setting for FITPROs The importance of having one goal, one focus and one path S8E6: SMART Goal Setting For FITPROs http...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is all about What Motivates A Person To Change, and how to use this to help your clients achieve behaviour change In this episode, you’ll discover: Why understanding language will benefit your client behavioral change The three categories that Motivate A Person To Change How to find the real reason for behavioural change to avoid relapse Read the show notes f...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is all about developing communication skills as a FITPRO, and how to use this to help your clients achieve behaviour change In this episode, you’ll discover: Why communication skills are the watermark behind all behavioural change The importance of building rapport with clients How to see behavioural change as an art rather than a science Read The show notes...

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast episode is a deep dive into the self-efficacy theory by Bandura, and how to use this as a FITPRO to help your clients achieve behaviour change In this episode, you’ll discover: Why self-efficacy is the missing link for client results and adherence The four components of The Self-Efficacy Theory By Bandura How to prepare your client for high temptation situations Read...