FitPro Sessions

In this episode, we are talking all things posture, and how learning to read postural clues will help solve the problem As a FitPro do you observe your client’s posture and technique? If you do, do you know what you are looking for? After this episode, you will be able to set a clear strategy to observe and analyze your client’s posture, gathering the clues and adding purpose to your planning. 🙂...

Have you lost your fitness learning mojo? Whether you are revising for exams or completing coursework portfolios Whether it is distance learning or attendance… It is easy to lose your mojo and find yourself NOT DOING the study you should/want to be doing. Today, Neale and I explore what it feels like to lose your fitness learning mojo and 5 clear steps to regain motivation in your studies. After t...

Welcome to Episode 025 where we interview Flavia and Jimi from FCMFIT as they talk about forging a new path in fitness. I am sure you recognize Flavia Cacace-Mistry as the professional dancer on from Strictly Come Dancing and her husband Jimi Mistry from many Hollywood movies, Eastenders and Coronation Street. What you may not know about Flavia and Jimi is that they have combined their passion and...

This episode is for you if you are working towards your principles of exercise exam, or if you are already qualified and lack confidence in planning. Today, Neale and I explore how the Principles of Exercise Never Change, but the tactics do. FitPros often feel overwhelmed by the amount of choice available in planning. They feel confused and often rely on TACTICS. After this episode, you will be ab...

Welcome to Episode 023 where Neale talks to Louise Cartwright about mindset, how to master the game and having your richest life ever This is an absolute MUST listen if you are starting out as a FitPro and being sabotaged by your mindset, self-doubt and feeling fearful of success and money Louise Cartwright is a Mindset & High-Performance Coach for the Soulfully Ambitious, helping her clients...

Episode 022: How To Avoid Overwhelm And Self-Doubt When Planning Workouts For Personal Trainer Clients The problem that most FitPros face whilst planning workouts for personal trainer clients is often centered around emotion and mindset. They feel overwhelmed by the amount of choice available, they feel confused by focusing on the wrong area of planning, and they get STUCK in limbo between doing t...

Feeling Christmassy?  Here are three Christmas revision Hacks that will help you get the most out of your Christmas downtime and also enjoy the festivities with family and friends The problem that most trainee FitPros encounter over Christmas is that there is so many distractions that pull you away from the revision you know you should be doing. Today’s podcast has three game-changing hacks t...

In today’s episode, Hayley explores the 5 steps you need to take to successfully change career in fitness without the pain of making the wrong decision. Did you know that changing career is actually quite straight forwards? I know it sounds crazy because we’re so used to hearing about a career change decision must be 100% planned and perfect and these, and while that is important, I’m going to sha...

Today’s podcast episode will help you breakdown complex topics in your L3 Anatomy Revision. I’m sure you’d agree, learning L3 anatomy and physiology can be tough and has a fair few tricky and complex topics. Right? Here at Parallel Coaching, we are renowned for our ability to take a complex topic and break it down into something simplified and easy to remember. In this podcast episode, we show you...

In today’s episode, we dive into the problem of taking your foot off the gas in your revision this Christmas and how this could stop you from passing your exams in 2020. We explore the problem that you have by stopping, and also the possibility that you can benefit by doing your revision little and often throughout the next 21 days before the end of the year. We even explain how you tackle revisio...

Today’s podcast episode is a deep dive into agonist-antagonist pairs and how you can use this knowledge to create effective agonist-antagonist superset workouts. You’ll learn how you can create a whole-body workout made purely of supersets which will help you with your L3 Personal Trainer Assessment portfolio and planning for client sessions. Hayley divides this podcast into 6 key joint actions in...

Welcome to Episode 016 where Neale talks to Bob Hope all about planning and delivering circuit training. This is an absolute MUST listen if you run circuit sessions or are looking to start a new group training program. Neale and Bob uncover the secret sauce behind planning and delivering circuit training. They explore what makes an outstanding FitPro and Circuit Training Coach as well as dive deep...

Today’s podcast episode is the FitPro’s Guide to Muscles where Neale and I dive deep into muscles that you need to know as a Fitness professional and how to learn them with simplicity. We cut through the confusion and highlight lots of key muscle facts and revision tips that will not only help you pass your exam but set you up for success as a fitness professional. Also, join us at the end for the...

Welcome to Episode 014 Tackling Pain with Kyle Simpson from KS Sports Therapy In this podcast episode, Neale interviews Kyle Simpson from KS Sports Therapy as they discuss Tackling Pain and rehabilitating after Injury as well as understanding why people get injured in Sport and Exercise. Stay tuned as Kyle and Neale link the importance of learning anatomy and physiology in order to understand how...

Episode 013 How To Ace Your Fitness Course Practical Assessment Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast In today’s FitPro Session podcast episode, Neale and I explore the Level 2 and Level 3 Fitness Course Practical Assessment and give you clear tips and advice so you can ace it first time. Below the video, you can grab the show notes and timestamps for the podcast episode a...

Welcome to Episode 12: Building a Fitness Business That Cares with Warwick Wyatt from Reinvent Lifestyle Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast In this podcast episode Neale interviews Warwick Wyatt, co-founder of Reinvent Lifestyle as they talk about building a fitness business that cares. Warwick’s current business (Reinvent Lifestyle) provides fitness and wellness soluti...

Episode 011 Revision Podcast and A Deep Dive Into The Heart & Circulatory System Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast Today’s podcast episode is a revision Fit Pro session where Neale and I deep dive into the Heart & Circulatory System We explain the function, the structure, and the three circulatory systems, as well as how this relates to training your client. Also, join...

How to run a Fitness Business with Ricky Knight from PT100K Club: Episode 10.2 Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast In this podcast episode Neale continues his interview with Ricky Knight founder of PT 100K club and Fitterbody Ladies Bootcamp franchise, they talk about how to run a fitness business, what to do as a new Fit Pro and HOW to do your facebook marketing so stay...

Having a Fitness Business Mindset with Ricky Knight from PT100K Club: FitPro Sessions Podcast Episode 10 part 1 Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast In today’s podcast episode Neale Interviews Ricky Knight founder of PT 100K club and Fitterbody Ladies Bootcamp franchise, so stay tuned as they chat about the importance of having a Fitness Business mindset when starting out...

itPro Sessions Episode 009 -Get out of your comfort zone with Charlie Wardle the Mountain Coach Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast In today’s podcast episode Neale Interviews Charlie Wardle, The Mountain coach, so stay tunes as they chat about mindset, positivity, fear, leading groups and career change Grab the FitPro Sessions Podcast show notes: https://parallelcoachin...

Episode 008 Revision – Dividing the Body Into Planes of Motion Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast Today’s podcast episode is our second revision Fit Pro session where Neale and I explore the three planes of motion; sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. We explain why so many trainees Fit Pros find it difficult to learn and remember the planes of motion as well as dis...

FitPro Sessions Podcast Episode 007 With Rory McGill Holistic Doctor - A rope across the casm Today’s podcast episode Neale interviews Dr Rory McGill, A holistic Doctor based in Plymouth that left his career as an NHS GP to help clients nad patients in a totally different way, without the use of medication. Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast Health care, career change,...

FitPro Sessions Podcast Episode 006 With Darren Stock – Body Transformation Coach Today’s podcast episode Neale interviews Darren Stock, a Body Transformation Coach that has worked with clients for almost 10 years and had phenomenal results. Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast Body transformation, weight loss and getting results with clients by going ALL-IN for all 168 h...

FitPro Sessions Podcast Episode 005 Revision – Why anatomy and physiology is important Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro Sessions Podcast Today’s podcast episode is our FIRST revision session where Neale and I explore why Anatomy and Physiology is important for all fitness professionals. We unpick why anatomy is important for planning and coaching clients, way beyond just the level 3 a...

FitPro Sessions Podcast Episode 004 – Taking The Leap With David Loasby from Kick Fit Coaching Today’s podcast episode is a real game-changer if you’re feeling hesitant about taking the career change leap to become a personal trainer; or if you are currently taking the leap to a new fitness career and looking for tips to help you over this tricky time Here’s what we talked about on today’s FitPro...