Move More, with Alli Suddaby Personal Training

Think about your day. Chances are, many hours of it are spent in the same shape: in that chair shape. Whether it’s eating your 3 meals, commuting to work, or your leisure time. This episode is the first in a 3-week series on habits that can make a real difference to how we move and feel, starting with floor sitting. It's not a workout, and you don’t need to find extra time in your day to do it...

Some days you feel great when you train. Some days everything feels harder. And most days, you're somewhere in the middle. In this episode, I talk about autoregulation - a way of training that responds to how you feel, rather than rigidly following a plan no matter what. If you’re already training it’s something  you can start using straight away. I talk about: Why it's helpful, in particular, for...

What does it take to go from starting the Couch to 5k programme to the London Marathon finish line in under a year - in your early 60s, having not run for 40-odd years? In this episode, I'm joined by Janine, who did exactly that. In April, Janine crossed the finish line of the London Marathon, just 9 months after starting Couch to 5K. She ran for a cause that's deeply personal to her family, and h...

Most of us know we need to eat enough fibre - but often not much more than that. What counts? How much is enough? And is there a way to approach this that doesn't involve obsessively reading food labels? In this episode, I share what you need to know about fibre and a really simple method for getting more of it into your day. I talk about: What fibre actually is and why it matters for how you...

If you've ever wondered what metabolic health means - or whether you should be thinking about blood sugar, glucose spikes or diabetes risk  - this episode is for you. I'm joined by Max, an NHS nutritionist and diabetes expert, to chat about metabolic health for an overview of what that means, and how we can ensure ours.    We cover: What metabolic health is and why it matters  Blood sugar,...

In this episode, I explain some key principles behind strength training: what they are, why they matter, and how I use them in my online coaching with women 40+. I talk about: The building blocks of training: what reps, sets, load, and complexity all mean - and how to think about them as dials you can turn up or down Progressive overload: the key principle behind getting stronger, what's happening...

In this episode I'm joined by body image coach Sarah Rees for an open conversation about what body image is, why it matters, and how we can start to build a better relationship with our bodies. We talk about: What we mean when we talk about body image  How body image affects the way we move, exercise, and take care of ourselves Why getting stronger and exercising can improve body image  The co...

Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure - and it can also mean big changes to the routines that support our fitness and health. In this episode of the Move More Podcast, I talk about how relocation can affect our movement habits, fitness routines and nutrition - something I’ve seen first-hand over the past 8 years working with English clients living in France. A move abroad presents b...

Nutrition can feel confusing - full of rules, complicated, and pressure to do things perfectly. In this episode of the Move More Podcast, I share a behind-the-scenes look at a simple nutrition framework I use with my coaching clients: Plants + Protein (P+P). This is a flexible, sustainable way of building meals that support strength, energy, and everyday wellbeing - without overcomplicating food....

When it comes to healthy bodies and minds, walking is one of the best actions that we can take. It can do so much good for our physical and mental health - both in the moment that we’re doing it, and long-term.  In this episode I cover: Why walking is such an important movement for health and longevity How around 8k steps/day offers huge benefits for heart health, mood, energy, bone density, metab...

What is Pilates, and why does it help so many people move well and feel stronger? In this episode, I sit down with Claire, a brilliant Pilates teacher and friend, to talk about Pilates. We talk about: Claire’s journey into Pilates and what it means for her What Pilates is Common myths and why they don’t hold up The benefits of Pilates for everyday life Real stories of change from her clients How P...

Cold weather can make movement feel harder - darker mornings, shorter days, and the pull of staying cosy indoors. But winter doesn’t have to mean losing your rhythm.  In this episode, I share practical tips to help you keep moving outdoors in ways that feel good, even when the temperature drops. I talk about How to prepare before you head out: Mindset shifts, layering, planning, warm-ups What to f...

In this episode, I explore bodyweight training. There are so many reasons to love bodyweight training and incorporate it - it’s effective, for all levels, and low friction.  I share what bodyweight training is, how it fits into a training programme and why I love it. I talk about common myths, the health and strength benefits, and why bodyweight training is such a powerful option if you want to mo...

Understanding why movement really matters to you can make it easier to find movement you love and stick with it.   In this episode, I talk about exploring why you move: what’s your personal reason for moving that goes beyond short-term plans or motivation? This episode is for anyone who already moves, or wants to move more, or feels stuck in the stop-start cycle. It’s especially helpful if you fee...

For many of us Christmas brings lots of changes — more socialising, later nights, fuller calendars, different food, and more time indoors.  In this episode, I explore how holding onto a few supportive habits can help you feel good right through to the end of the year. I cover sleep, movement, time outdoors, nutrition, alcohol, and the mindset that ties it all together. This isn’t about restriction...

Welcome to the Move More Podcast with Alli Suddaby Personal Training. In this first episode, I share the journey that brought me here - to coaching, to helping women build strength that lasts, and now to creating this podcast. From my home in a small town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, I coach women in the UK, France, and beyond - supporting them to build strength and habits that help them keep...