Matt Marney Podcast

In this solo episode Matt answers a listener question around hitting a plateau with resistance training. Matt reviews the latest research into the science of building muscle  and getting stronger. Do you have a question for the podcast or are you looking to work direct with Matt face to face or online. Details below.   info@wellnesseducationduabi.com   www.wellnesseducationdubai.com  Instagram @ma...

In today’s episode Matt Speaks to life coach and NLP practitioner Benoit Demeulemeester. The pair discuss Benoit’s career as an executive search and what drew him towards a career as a life coach and NLP practioner. We discuss what people can expect from hiring a life coach and how Neuro linguistic programming (NLP) is used to help people overcome obstacles and achieve goals. The conversation then...

Dr David Lee is a clinical psychologist and returning guest.  In this episode Dr David Lee discusses the differences between psychology, CBT and counselling. The conversations then touches on the value of medication to help and support people struggling with their mental health and who might be the best professional to seek that advice from.  This episode is full of useful guidance on why and how...

In this solo episode Matt answers a listener question around the fear of putting weight on during the summer holiday. Matt discusses whether substantial weight gain is possible and how you can plan and navigate your summer holiday to ensure you relax and recharge without the stress of thinking your hard work and effort in the gym before has been wasted. Do you have a question or topic for the podc...

In this episode Matt talks to movement coach Tom Waldron. Tom is a Pilates teacher, biomechanics coach and Franklin method practitioner and he uses his unique experience to educate movement teachers and help his clients move better, rehab from injuries and reduce pain. In the episode the pair discuss their views on Pilates as a method, the role of placebo and its connection to language and clients...

In this episode Matt speaks to personal trainer and nutrition coach Vicki Marks (aka Vicki PT) Vicki has been in the industry 20 years and has studied extensively and during that time has put in the hours on the gym floor so understands how to apply the theory. They discuss Vicki`s journey in the industry and she talks honestly about the challenges she faced as a teenager and how this experience h...

I think most people spend more time than they would like looking at screens. On average people spend 3hrs looking at their phones each day. 51% check their phone a couple of times per hour and 22% every few minutes. That`s 1 in 5 people. In this podcast Matt looks at the consequences that all this screen time is having on our physical and mental well-being, he also sheds light on the ways tech com...

Intermittent fasting (time restricted feeding) has been popular for the last decade but isn’t a new thing. In this episode Matt looks at the history of fasting and why it has become so popular again. Matt then discusses the recent research which suggests the benefits of time restricted feeding are more to do with our circadian rhythm and health rather than weight loss.  This episode gives lots of...

In this episode Matt speaks to Heba Abdel Gawad. Heba is a double Olympian and the co founder of award winning fitness training provider Bodyhack.  In this interview Heba talks about her extensive training in the field of functional neurology and its application to movement. The conversation includes how we can train the visual and vestibular system to improve the quality of information the brain...

In this episode Matt speaks to returning guest Catherine Hanson-Farid. Catherine has been in the fitness industry over 30 years and is currently the operations director of the Register of Exercise professionals in the UAE. Matt talks to Catherine about her experiences as a bodybuilder and competition judge including the pros and cons of such an experience which can include poor body image and diso...

In this episode Matt speaks to returning guest Rose'O Donovan. Rose has been in the fitness space 15 years and has many strings to her bow including being an oxygen advantage master trainer and an authority on breathing. In the interview Matt and Rose recap quickly on the previous episode and then deep dive into how the way we breath can impact our movement, recovery from exercise and mental...

In this episode Matt talks about the importance of a having a clear strategy and plan when trying to establish new habits.  45% of our actions in life are habitual, automatic and require no thought. Will power is finite and is often taken up for things like decision making at work and reacting to life as it happens. The challenge therefore is to install the right habits in that 45% which is automa...

Casey Ryan Ruff is a personal trainer, nutrition coach and host of the podcast Boundless Body Radio. Casey’s speaks about his years of experience managing a metabolic cart service across a range of gyms, and how he used this information to tailor exercise and nutrition to make people more metabolically flexible and maximise their fat burning potential. Casey talks about why he favors the low carb...

In this episode Matt is a guest on Boundless Body Radio.  Matt and host Casey Ruff discuss their approach to movement and nutrition and how they help their clients achieve long term health and well-being. Please make sure you check out Casey’s amazing podcast Boundless Body Radio. Available of apple and Spotify. instagram/facebook @mattmarneyfitness (DM if you have a question or topic for the show...

This episode answers a listener question regarding sleep. Matt starts by focussing on the mental , physical and emotional problems associated with a chronic lack of sleep and factors contributing to it. He then gives listeners some practical tips to improve sleep and in the process boost your health, well-being and overall happiness. Want to learn more here are some book recommendations from Matt...

Dom was exposed to meditation at school and began a regular practice at age 19. Dom took this further by studying meditation at the London School of Meditation and he continued to teach and promote the benefits of mindfulness in the school setting. Dom is now teaching meditation for The Free Spirit Collective in Dubai and still provides mindfulness training in schools and the corporate setting. In...

Aaron Galvani  is an experienced physical therapist, personal trainer and former national body building champion. In the episode Aaron describes what prepping for a bodybuilding show looks and feels like and gives a few insights into that world. The conversation then moves onto how Aaron uses his expertise and experience in losing body fat to help his clients to achieve body composition and fitnes...

In this episode Matt talks about posture and, in particular, the impact chronic sitting might be having on us physically and mentally.  Some people associate poor posture with back pain and increased risk of injury when exercising. This episode looks at how true this really is and other factors you might want to consider that are a direct result of the way we organise our structure whilst sitting....

It´s that time of the year when people make resolutions which normally don’t make it into February.  In this episode Matt breaks down his top 5 tips for better mental and physical fitness moving into the new year. These include:  1.       Don’t run before you can walk 2.       Lift weights 3.       Increase the amount of vegetables and lean protein you eat 4.       Meditate and write a gratitude l...

In today ´s episode Matt speaks to Kara Gillett. Kara is a Pilates teacher and studio owner who has been diagnosed with EDS hypermobility. Kara describes her journey from active gymnast to bedridden with poor health and the toll hypermobility took on her physically and mentally. Kara then discusses the long process of diagnosis and why misdiagnoses are so common. Kara talks about the role exercise...

In today´s episode Matt speaks to Keith O´Malley-Farrell.  Keith is a personal trainer, rehab specialist and multiple business owner based in Dubai. In the interview Matt talks to Keith about a recent expedition to climb Kilimanjaro and the funds it raised for a local school for kids with special needs in Tanzania. Keith describes the training and challenges faced when preparing for such a hike an...

The Christmas period is synonymous with overeating, sedentary behaviour and ultimately weight gain. This weight gain can be extreme and lead to anxiety and poor training (all or nothing) and poor nutrition (fad diets) choices in January which can be detrimental to long term success. In today´s podcast Matt gives tips and suggestions on how to make better choices around nutrition and training durin...

In this episode Matt Speaks to Stephanie Karl. Stephanie is a clinical dietician with a masters in sports nutrition.  In this conversation the pair discuss the use of a metabolic cart in determining the fuel sources your system favours and how this propensity towards fats or carbohydrates can influence training and nutritional protocols to achieve weight loss goals or improve performance.  Stephan...

Having high blood pressure doubles your risk of heart disease or stroke and causes eight million deaths globally per year. Hypertension often has no symptoms and is therefore called the silent killer. Many people are told they are border line or have hypertension but continue with their current lifestyle because there are no obvious issues.  In this solo show Matt discusses what blood pressure is,...

In today´s episode Matt speaks to Anthony White.  Ant was a Royal Marine Commando for 8 years and is now a personal trainer and business owner in Dubai. In the episode Ant discusses the mental and physical challenge of passing the 32 week training course and becoming a Royal Marine Commando plus the ongoing demands once you have secured that green helmet.  Ant discusses the experience of serving a...