Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

I am joined by Lyndi Cohen ( @nude_nutritionist ) for the second time on episode 74 of optimise your body podcast. Lyndi Cohen is the resident nutritionist on Channel 9's The Today Show in Australia, a Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Ambassador and an accredited, practicing dietitian and nutritionist. As one of Australia's most popular nutritionists and dietitians, Lyndi knows first-hand how confus...

Having been coaching people for over 12 years, I have discovered some common themes when it comes to why we sometimes find it so hard to lose fat, and create sustainable health. Throughout the course of this episode I share my top 3 tips as to why people find it difficult to shift excess/stubborn body fat, based on my experience. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: Why it is essential to burn more c...

I have a great conversation with the owner of “Shred with science” - Chris Spearman. From a PhD in Cancer Research to a global cover model, Dr. Chris Spearman is one of the world’s leading Online Fitness Coaches, an expert in metabolic correction who helps thousands of people every year to get in cover model shape and the host of the world-famous Shred-with-Science Podcast. Chris has scaled his fi...

I catch up with my friend and Wbff Pro Muscle Model- James Alexander Ellis upon his visit to Sydney. James is also a strength coach, public speaker, and prep coach for fitness athletes. We talk everything from our experience with body dysmorphia, to the widespread use of steroids within the fitness industry DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: James’ viewpoint on supplements, artificial sweeteners a...

I was joined by Jessica Hickman, also known as ‘The Bullyologist’. Jess was bullied within the work environment for around 3 years, and as a result of her suffering, Jess decided to quit her job and start her own company known as Bullyology. She now helps people all over the world who are experiencing similar issues. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Jess' battle with depression and anxiety as a...

I was joined by Stuart Cooke who is the CEO of 180 Nutrition which is a very successful, extremely healthy, supplement company here in Australia. 180 Nutrition also has a very popular health and wellness podcast- The health sessions . Stuart has always been very passionate about taking care of his health by exercising and constantly learning about nutrition and everything health related. He founde...

I talk in detail about the 5 main lessons that I learnt on my road to becoming a professional bodybuilder. If you apply even 1 of these 5 points to your life, you will definitely yield some great results, whether that be your fitness, business, relationships, or all of the above. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: Why you should prepare yourself for a good sleep. Why failing at things are so import...

I share my top 5 tips for losing fat the healthy way. I have noticed a trend of people preaching too much about calories and not enough about the importance of proper nutrition. To lose body fat and keep it off means you have to create healthy habits in order to optimise your health, therefore helping you get lean the healthy way and sustain it for a lifetime. It is important to note that I didn’t...

Finally Andrew Bond and I join forces in person at our friends gym in the UK. Throughout the course of this episode, we answer 20 questions written in from the podcast audience. Being as we both live at opposite sides of the world with me living in Sydney and Andrew in New York City, it was only right to answer specific questions from the listeners where we answer questions relating to fitness, nu...

Most of us have experienced the dreaded plateau ie when you reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress. I have experienced plateau' with my body goals and also with my performance goals, and it can be very frustrating. I have had a few people message me also requesting an episode on how to continue to make progress whether that be losing fat, building muscle or all...

I have been getting requests to talk more about mindset in relation to fitness and life in general. Throughout the course of episode 64, I run through my 5 key tips for creating the best version of yourself and optimising your health. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: Why you should "Just do it" and take action to achieve your goals. The importance of building your confidence. Why it is essential...

This week, I am joined my James Swanwick who is an Australian American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, health coach, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, and host of the James Swanwick Show podcast. He’s the creator of blue light blocking glasses called Swannies from Swanwick Sleep, which help people reduce their blue light exposure and ultimately sleep better. James is also 9 years alcohol free,...

My buddy Andrew Bond and I give you 10 tips to help you shift body fat. We explain each one and we discuss how some of these tips have got us great results, and also why this advice has enabled our clients to shift fat and keep it off, long term. My Instagram: @martinsilvafitness Andrew' instagram: @mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The fundamentals for reaching your goal of fat los...

Andrew Bond chimes in for episode 61 where we exchange our views on social media. We talk about our personal addiction to social media and how most of us spend way to much time checking and scrolling. Also we chat about some of the awesome benefits that new age technology and social media has provided us with. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Michael Jackson and our opinion on whether or not he...

I get asked this question a lot- Should I train in a fasted state? Within this short episode I answer everything I know in regards to training on an empty stomach based on my experience and the thousands of people I have coached. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: The benefits of training in a fasted state for fat loss. Whether Carbs or fats are more beneficial for most people when it comes to stre...

@Mrbondfitness and I discuss the most effective ways to develop your abs and how to make your waist smaller. We also talk briefly about how you can shift stubborn body fat, and we delve deeper into the psychological elements when it comes to building an admirable physique. I would like to apologise for the delays when we were talking, we experienced some technical issues with Skype but the actual...

Andrew and I bounce some ideas off in regards to a question from our audience- The role of genetics when it comes to losing body fat, gaining muscle and overall health. We also delve deep into doing fitness the smart way instead of the fast way. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Different body types and role genetics play with fat loss and muscle gain. Why certain body types need to schedule in c...

Interview with my good friend- Aaron Corria who is the owner of Brotectors. Brotectors is a mental health awareness group of whom I am a proud ambassador for. This is part 2, I also interviewed brotectors over 1 year ago. Instagram: @brotectors Podcast: Brotectors Podcast DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The journey of brotectors since it was launched over 2 years ago. The dark days of Aaron’ de...

Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas on the topic of intermittent fasting. This is a tool we both utilise most days of the week, and it has been a transformative learning curve for both of us. My Instagram: @Martinsilvafitness Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The dark side of fasting for fat loss. The benefits of intermittent fasting. The effects of intermittent...

Fitness expert and close friend- Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas and answer questions sent in from my podcast audience. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: What we recommend our clients to eat for breakfast. How to modify training and nutrition as we get older. The impact on health & hormones as we age. Why strength training & mobility is so important as we grow older. The ins and outs of...

Sal Di Stefano is a Co Host’ on one of the worlds leading health & fitness podcast’- Mind Pump Media. Sal has racked up over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry as a gym owner, gym manager & personal trainer. Mind Pump was the first ever podcast that I listened to over 3 years ago, they inspired me to start this podcast and have taught me most things I know about the science...

Throughout the course of episode 53, Andrew and I answer questions from my podcast fans. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The most effective ways to boost metabolism. The best forms of cardio for your joints, overall health and fat loss. The benefits Andrew and I have experienced taking cold showers daily, plus the scientific evidence of cold water immersion...

An information packed episode featuring my close friend and fitness expert Andrew Bond, we talk about Andrew' recent blog- Top tips on avoiding burnout in the new year and sticking to that "New Years Resolution". This episode is loaded with solid advice from Andrew and I to help you achieve your fitness/body goals in 2019. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Be...

Dr Jacobi is a naturopathic physician and also a gut health expert with over 20 years experience within the realm of gut health and digestive disorders. Nirala is also considered one of Australia’s leading experts in the treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a common cause of IBS. She frequently lectures nationally and internationally on this topic, plus Nirala is the Medical d...

DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: A quick round up of what I have learnt over 50 episodes. My top 5 tips for staying in shape over the xmas period. Detail on each tip and some funny talk. Online nutritional/training coaching that I am offering in the new year. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review...