Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

I was fortunate enough to land an interview with Christina Rice who is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & gut health specialist. Christina is only 23 years old and throughout her life she battled with numerous health issues including leaky gut, major food intolerances, unbalanced hormones, depression & anxiety to name a few. For years Christina was shunted around by the medical system un...

Episode 48 of Optimise Your Body Podcast was my interview with The Competitive Edge Podcast . I had a conversation with 3 other Wbff Pro athletes- Robbie Frame , Alicia Gowans and Jared Hustler lots of awesome advice from us and some funny banter. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: My story and why I choose to enter the world of competing. Why you should focus on optimising your health in order to...

Ben Coomber is becoming a global phenomenon within the realm of Health, Fitness & Nutrition. Ben has the UK's #1 Health & Fitness Podcast Ben Coomber Radio , his own Online Nutrition Education Company- The BTN Academy and honest supplement brand- Awesome Supplements . All of this success was a result of ben transforming his own body and then becoming a Personal Trainer, he has now managed...

DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Funny trash talk back and forth The definition of binge eating Tips for improving sleep quality The pros/cons of model life What to look for when hiring a Personal Trainer, plus more. Andrew Bond Instagram: @MrBondFitness 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, th...

Episode 45 has landed and boy is this a good one, Ryan is the host of ' Order Of Man' podcast and his purpose is to help motivated and ambitious men become the best man they can be. Much like myself, Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and he has noticed that we are losing the meaning of manhood. Quoting from his website- "We’ve gone away from being strong, rugged, independent, and toug...

I recently took a trip back to my homeland- Wales, United Kingdom. This was the first time I had visited home in 18 months since I moved over to Sydney, Australia, and it made me realise how important it is to spend less time on social media and more time interacting with your nearest and dearest. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: The importance of appreciating your relationships with friends and...

I had the opportunity to interview Elle Russ, who is a Writer, Health coach, and host of one of the worlds leading health/fitness podcasts- Primal Blueprint . Elle caught my attention after listening to her being interviewed on several other podcasts, she suffered from hypothyroidism (Under-active Thyroid) for many years, and after being shunted from pillar to post by the healthcare system, and su...

Are you really getting the most out of your workouts?? Trust me I have trained thousands of people from all walks of life, and most people have weak bum muscles and hamstrings, to build these areas effectively you need to have optimal form. A few minor changes to your mechanics when it comes to different types of deadlift' etc, can make a HUGE difference. I can pretty much guarantee that most peop...

I interview Liam O Brien who was lucky enough to survive the recent devastating earthquake in Indonesia, he and many others had to run for their lives when the earthquake hit. The quake was catastrophic, killing over 600 people and leaving over 400,000 people without jobs, homes, clean water etc. Unfortunately we don't here about these people who have had their lives ruined by this disaster. Liam'...

Episode 40 of Optimise Your Body Podcast, is certainly one of my most favourite episodes to date. I interviewed Simon Hill who has his own very successful Podcast, which goes by the name of ‘ The Plant Proof Podcast ’. Simon’ eats purely a plant based diet since eliminating most animal produce from his diet, and he has never looked back. Throughout the course of this episode Simon shares his exten...

Throughout the duration of episode 39, fitness guru Andrew Bond and I chat about the sticky situations we have found ourselves in from binge drinking alcohol, we also go deep into the pros and cons of consuming alcohol in terms of your overall health and life balance. We then exchange views on how we define success, the importance of defining purpose in your life, our daily rituals which we implem...

It was great to team up with my partner in crime, and fitness expert @Mrbondfitness , we express our viewpoint on NEAT (Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is the calories you are burning whilst you are unaware of it ie cleaning the house. Also weighing scales and how they could be your best friend or your worst enemy, plus lots more exciting fitness & nutrition bombs. If you like this...

I was fortunate enough to land an interview with the highest capped, ex Sydney Roosters Rugby League Superstar Anthony Minichiello. Anthony has made the transition from one of the best rugby league players Australia has ever produced, to owner of Minifit which is focused on developing and educating young kids on sports, health & fitness. Throughout the course of Episode 38, we discuss lots of...

Gerry has literally transformed his life, he was weighing 260kg and morbidly obese before he made the decision the take action because he was quite literally knocking on deaths door. Almost 2 years later, he now weighs over 100kg less and is so much happier and healthier as a result of changing his lifestyle, developing more will power, lifting weights consistently etc. This episode is really insp...

I interview Tim Wright, owner of 'The Wright Physio' in Sydney Australia. Tim is an expert within his field and has lots of years of experience under his belt as physiotherapist, he has treated professional athletes and thousands of people from all walks of life. Throughout the course of episode 35, Tim drops some major knowledge bombs in terms of what you should do if you are experiencing lower b...

There is still a whole lot of stigma attached, when it comes to men speaking out about any mental health issues they are experiencing, ie depression, suicidal thoughts etc. Sam Webb is the owner of Livinorg which is a mental health awareness group designed to help other people realise that they are not alone, and that with the right support they can get through it. Unfortunately Sam' very close fr...

Why is it people seem to fail time and time again when it comes to following a diet plan? 95% of people do not succeed long term when it comes to following diet plans and liquid diets such as Herbalife. During the duration of episode 33 I also explain why it is vital to track your calorie/macronutrient intake at some point whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or all of the above. Thr...

Throughout the course of episode 32, I talk about how showing gratitude daily has transformed my life for the better. Time and time again studies have shown that your overall happiness will increase drastically if you show gratitude and do good things for other people. I also talk about how much of a game changer the book '59 seconds' has been for me in terms of talking a minute or 2 each day to w...

My friend Ruben most likely compiled the best questions ever for this episode, I drop knowledge bombs on pretty much everything in terms of health/fitness & nutrition. Also we have some fun and entertain as well as educate you on this one. Also I go deep into the psychological drivers behind me achieving my Professional status as a fitness model competitor, and also the dark side of the bodybu...

So as requested by my instagram followers, an episode on which foods/substances to consume before you have sex for the ultimate performance. I also delve deeper into stress and how that is the only thing which will kill my sex drive, also tips on how to manage strength and the importance of red wine before sexy time. One of my more entertaining podcast episodes but also really informative. Follow...

During episode 29 I talk about the benefits of saturated fat and fats in general for health, weight loss and building muscle. The problem is a lot of people still think saturated fat and cholesterol is bad but it is refined sugar which is playing the big part in our current epidemic of bad health such as coronary heart disease. This episode will help you make the right choices with your food intak...

I literally cover everything you need to know in regards to building your booty throughout the course of episode 28. Also I have some fun on this one so you should find some of it entertaining! Plus I skim over a few other facts such as be wary of the people your follow on social media, tips for building a bigger chest and more!! Click the webpage link to check out my 'build your best body' traini...

Episode 27 is short and sweet. Whether guy or girl it is essential to maintain healthy testosterone levels for fat loss, building muscle and overall health. I am a Natural Athlete and I am ranked within the top 10 in the world as a fitness model competitor which means I have had to learn the hard way when it comes to boosting my testosterone levels. You will learn a lot from this episode so check...

I was very fortunate to be able to interview Soulla Chamberlain who is a book of knowledge and the owner of Star Anise Organic Wholefoods.  Soulla' story is extremely inspiring because around 13 years ago after many years of long hours, high stress and being a strict vegetarian she turned to Wholefoods to repair her own ailing health. Throughout the course of this episode Soulla gives us some expe...

Episode 25 has arrived and I answered some questions from my followers in regards to the contraceptive pill and its effect on building muscle. I also discussed the menstrual cycle because I have had lots of clients in the past telling me how hard lifting weights can be whilst its their time of the month, not that I can fully relate to this but I did my best ha! Also I have a friend who is preparin...