Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

Episode 24 was an interview with Fitness Model and Bikini Competitor Micky Parker. Throughout the course of this episode Micky gives us an insight into her fitness journey and she shares some of the advice she gives her online clients when it comes to becoming fit & healthy. We discuss everything from F45 which is high intensity type training that Micky was a huge part of early in her fitness...

CrossFit is a topic of hot discussion nowadays and rightly so because it is very popular due to its clever business model and the fact that it is very competitive. Also the bottom line is- it is getting more and more people lifting weights especially women which I think is fantastic! However there is a dark side to Crossfit and high intensity based cults such as F45, insanity etc. Andrew and I are...

Episode 22- I talk about the MYTHS out there in terms of the most effective way to lose fat, ie is cardio really the most effective way to lose body fat and build a healthy metabolism?? Eating frequently or little & often is something we have had thrown at us from the supplement/food industry but is eating at regular intervals good or bad for fat loss, muscle building and overall health? Final...

Amy Fox is an IFBB Pro Physique athlete, Posing Coach and also a judge for bodybuilding competitions. Amy has prepared lots of athletes for the stage and she has extensive knowledge within the arena of competing because she also has competed lots of times and climbed her way up to the Professional Level as an IFBB Physique competitor. Amy and I go quite deep throughout the course of this episode b...

I interviewed dietician and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen who is also known as @nude_nutritionist on instagram. Lyndi struggled with an extremely unhealthy relationship with food from the age of 10 through to her early twenties until she decided to make a change. She developed healthier eating habits and created a healthier lifestyle, as a result of this she lost 20kg over the space of 3 years and is n...

Episode 19: Andrew and I decided to do a completely unplanned podcast with no topic to get us going! This actually has turned out to be one of the most informative, funnier podcast episodes. We talk about our experience with supplements and why we no longer take them, the dangers of artificial sweeteners, how we stay lean all year round, why cholesterol has been demonised, our lads trip to vegas a...

Episode 18 has landed, finally I drop my favourite tips when it comes to building an admirable mid section. There is actually a lot to it when it comes to gaining 6 pack abs including Nutrition, Correct programming, Technique, genetics etc. Throughout the course of this episode I deliver as much info as i possibly can in terms of producing admirable abdominals. I am renowned for having 10 abs so t...

Throughout the course of episode 17, Andrew and I chat about body image issues and how a lot of us are unhappy with certain parts of our body. We currently live in an era where we are bombarded with 'brushed up' images of sexy looking people every time we look at our social media feed. Andrew and I have personal trained thousands of people between us over the years and along this journey we have o...

Episode 16 featuring Fitness Expert Andrew Bond. In case you are wondering what 'IIFYM' is, it stands for 'If It Fits Your Macros'. This movement also goes by the name of 'flexible dieting'. Now to break it down for you IIFYM is what a lot of Fitness/Nutrition Coaches are prescribing for their clients, the IIFYM message is: Hit the right number of calories/macros based on your goals and you can es...

Vic is the owner of Muscle Republic which is the biggest fitness clothing brand in Australia. This episode is extremely motivating because for Vic to achieve so much success with MR he has had to overcome lots of obstacles and he has used the mental discipline he acquired from competing as a natural bodybuilder to propel him forward. I am an ambassador for MR because firstly the gym kit they produ...

My Mum has recently touched down in Sydney, Australia to visit me and enjoy a little vacation. 23 years ago my mum was diagnosed with a severe, progressive auto immune disease which goes by the name of Systemic Sclerosis. As I was growing up I witnessed my mum suffering and in excruciating pain because the condition firstly affected her fingers, she had gangrene infections in them which resulted i...

Episode 13 Featuring Sal Di Stefano From MindPumpMedia. Now Sal is one of the hosts from the MindPumpMedia Podcast and this was the first ever podcast that I tuned into around 2 years ago and MindPump are now the world's No 1 Health/Fitness Podcast On the Planet! My whole paradigm has shifted since following the MindPump Training Programs and learning so much from there podcast in regards to Healt...

Episode 12: In less than four years Jamie Alderton went from a redundant contract worker to one of the top body transformation coaches in the UK, having transformed thousands of lives in the process. Jamie is also a Wbff Professional Level Fitness Model and due to his extensive knowledge within the realm of Nutrition, I hired Jamie as my coach for my last show and thanks to him I placed within the...

During Episode 11 I do a solo podcast explaining how the ego (Your inner bitch) can be your best friend or your worst enemy when it comes to achieving happiness and success. Also I delve into how Cold Showers have massively improved my quality of life, the benefits are insane!! Plus The ultimate coffee hit and more....

Episode 10 of Optimise Your Body I interview my friend and Personal Training work colleague Sean McInroy. We discuss our past experiences having personal trained thousands of clients between us, the mindset required for you to build your best body and sustain it for a lifetime, eating meat for good health/performance and more! Sean' Instagram: @ApexstrengthsocietyFacebook: Apex Strength Society

During this episode Andrew Bond and I exchange views on how you can maintain your shape both mentally and physically over the holiday season such as Xmas which is 1 week away! I have been a Personal Trainer for over a decade and I have trained over a thousand people but time and time again I witness clients go into self destruct mode over holiday periods especially Xmas. Now there is absolutely no...

Taboos surrounding mental health and depression are barriers that need to be broken. So on this episode I talk to Aaron Corria, the man behind Brotectors. Aaron Corria was brave enough to put himself out there and help break those barriers down. We break down just what it means to be suffering from depression, what you can do about it, and how to focus on certain things to help you make the most o...

This week I'm thrilled to have talked to the Diet Doctor himself @moodidennaoui! . Founder of  @Moodis_  Cafe's, CEO of  @MikeTysonAcademy  AUS&NZ  @bodyscience  Ambassador Master of Research (USYD).  I joined Moodi at his great cafe in Coogee, Sydney to chat about all the crazy things we need to know when it comes to what we put in our body! This is one you don't want to miss out on.

When you have more muscle you burn more fat. Muscle is more dense than fat. People do too much cardio while not eating enough calories. You need muscle to look and feel good. We cover all these things on this episode of Optimise Your Body. Listen and enjoy.... and then share..

We all know we need sleep. We all know it's important. But we mess with our natural sleep patterns so much. Whether it be coffee, screens, or lack-of.. This week Andrew Bond and I break down why it is so important for your training to get a decent nights sleep.

This week Martin and Andrew talk about how their relationship with food has changed over the years. From the high protein, high supplement diet, to a more well rounded healthy way of eating with a focus on health as well as aesthetics.