FTA Fitness: The Podcast

Another Q+A episode! In this episode I answer: - Will going to the gym 5 days per week give me better results than 3 days per week? - Does lifting more weight = better results? - What's the deal with protein powders? IG: @rob.ftafitness

Most people shoot themselves in the foot when setting their health and fitness goals. In this episode, I'll guide you through a process to set your goals and break them down to put yourself in the best position for success.

Protein has been a bit of a buzz over the past year or two, but is it worth the hyp? In this episode I discuss how simply increasing your protein intake, even slightly, can have massive benefits.

Is fasting the magical elixir of health people claim it to be? In this episode I touch on what the latest research shows and why, if you're already exercising, fasting may not provide the benefits some people claim.

In this episode you'll learn: - Is fasting magic for fat loss? - Will it improve your fat loss results? - What my experience is with fasting and why I'm a big fan @rob.ftafitness

Holidays can be an anxiety-inducing time for some people. - How should I approach my holiday when I have a goal? - How do I get back into things when I get back? - Will I lose all my progress? All questions that are answered in this episode!

Questions answered in this episode: 1. What is better? Less reps more weight, more reps less weight? 2. When doing the sets, if you have put 6-8 or 8-10 reps and I can do 12 of them, is it better to increase the weight and do less reps as shown on the app or can I keep doing 12, until I feel is time to increase the weight again? 3. Greens powders. Worth it?

Resistance training is by far one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health and quality of life. Unfortunately, I know that a lot of people are put off because the gym can feel like a terrifying place. So in today's episode I'll go through a few things that will help you feel more comfortable and confident, and hopefully help you to take that first step into the gym. Because...

In this week's Q+A episode: - Salt levels and their affect on health - How many rest days should a person have - One weight or resistance machine that would be useful and easy to start using and what benefit does it offer someone with an office job

In this Q+A episode: - What is RPE? - If my goal is to lose body fat, should I do my cardio fasted in the morning for better results? - Is it true that your metabolism slows as you age? If it is, then how can I avoid gaining weight as I get older?

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope you all had a wonderful festive season. In this episode of the podcast, I'm just going to give a few tips to help you kick off 2024 in the best way possible. Now is about the time that people start thinking about new year resolutions, especially when it comes to their health and fitness, which is great. BUT, if you don't set yourself up in the right way, then you...

For the last episode of the year, I thought I'd talk about a few of the lessons learnt in 2023. In this episode you'll learn: - Why you should aim for sub-optimal - The bitter pill you need to swallow if you're not seeing results - Why focusing on the opposite of what you want can help clarify things - Why you should surround yourself with people who make you feel uncomfortable

Hey everyone! The last thing you need right now is someone else telling you how to approach the festive period. So I'm not going to. Instead, here are a couple of thoughts on doing what you want to do, whether that's enjoying a few days of hedonism, or still keeping some sort of routine. The important thing is to do what makes you happy, allows you to really enjoy the festive period, and m...

This is the final episode in a series on Stress Management, exploring ways to help you stay on track with your fitness and nutrition when the cold, dark winter months roll in, with special guest Sophie Jane Scott (https://powerbreed-performance.co.uk). In this episode we discuss: - The Importance of Routine - Personalizing Morning Routines - The Role of Evening Routines - The Benefits of Meditatio...

This is the second episode in a series, exploring ways to help you stay on track with your fitness and nutrition when the cold, dark winter months roll in, with special guest Sophie Jane Scott (https://powerbreed-performance.co.uk). In this episode we discuss: - The Importance of Planning and Organizing - The Concept of Periodization - The Impact of Perception on Stress

This is the first episode in a series, exploring ways to help you stay on track with your fitness and nutrition when the cold, dark winter months roll in, with special guest Sophie Jane Scott (https://powerbreed-performance.co.uk). In this episode we discuss: - Is a fig roll a cake or a biscuit? - Typical struggles during the winter months - The Importance of Stress Management - Stresses of the Fe...

If you've spent more than five minutes on social media it can feel like nutrition is really complicated. But for most people, it doesn't have to be. Nutrition can and should be simple. So in this episode I'm going to give you 10 easy to implement tips so you can ensure you're giving your body everything it needs, not only to survive, but to thrive.

The 21st episode 🎉 Today's episode is another Q+A one, including: 02:00- How long you should rest between sets 09:32 - Why you should stick with the same workouts for a while 16:19 - Why a lack of soreness doesn't mean your workouts aren't effective

If you struggle with motivation you'll want to listen to this episode! In it I talk about why relying on motivation is a bad idea and what you can use instead.

Everyone knows that in order to lose body fat you have to eat less calories than you are using. But how do you eat less calories without feeling restricted or hungry? In this episode, I'll tell you how you can make fat loss easier by actually eating more food!

So today we have another Q and a episode. Just a couple of questions that have popped up with clients recently from check-ins. So let's get into it... In this episode I cover: - Why you can't spot reduce body fat, but what you can do to focus on specific areas - Why sugar won't stop you from losing body fat and why it doesn't cause fat gain

Today's episode is all about how the belief that there are "bad" foods could be the thing that is hampering your fat loss efforts and not the actual food itself...

In this episode I talk about why perfectionism is the thing that is actually holding you back, why it's a defence mechanism, and why half-assing it will get you better results in the long-run.

My very first Q+A episode! In this episode: - Do I have to hit my targets (calories and steps) precisely every day, or can I do weekly totals instead? - What are the benefits of Creatine and how does it work? (physical and mental benefits, and why Vegans should supplement with it) - Any tips on maintaining strength whilst losing body fat? I really enjoyed making this one and I'd love to do mor...

It's easy to get stuck feeling like if you just did more, you'd get better results. In this episode, I talk about why that isn't true, and why doing more can actually backfire and stop you from achieving the results you want. @rob.ftafitness