Sian Childs
SC Fitness
Helping you make healthy living part of your life, for the rest of your life. I'll be covering topics I regularly discuss as a Personal Trainer coaching busy women with full schedules, which will help you with your fitness, nutrition and general habits to help you feel your best. To follow more of my content you can find me here:Instagram: @sc.fitness.ptWebsite: www.sc-fitness.co.ukSubscribe to my emails: https://www.sc-fitness.co.uk/newsletterWatch my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@scfitnesspt
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Episodes
Episode 73: Q+A - how to get through the cold, dark weather slump, tips for making drinking enough water a habit, does walking faster burn more calories and planning ahead for Christmas and more! 19.11.2024 50:06
Questions from my online clients, topics including: 00:00 Introduction and some encouragement for anyone struggling right now. 04:44 Does the speed you walk make a difference to calories burned? If I walk more slowly will I burn less calories? 09:30 If you're training regularly, should you invest in regular sports massage / regular physiotherapist visits? 17:00 Should I be beginning to think of th...
Episode 72: Q+A - How to stay consistent during cold-season, how to find a fitness goal, making time for yourself as a busy Mum, how to manage on days you feel super hungry and motivation tips. 12.11.2024 41:24
Questions from my online clients, topics including: 00:00 Introduction and rounding up the latest intake of Project Six! 06:18 How to stay consistent during cold and flu season. 14:33 Finding a fitness goal that isn't a half marathon or a Hyrox etc. 20:33 How to manage on the days when you just want to eat and eat. 27:06 How to make time as a busy Mum when you feel guilty or over stimulated. 32:58...
Episode 71: How to use your core muscles effectively and how this will impact belly fat loss. 08.11.2024 23:00
Answering the following question: "Does "pulling your belly button to your spine" actually work? I have heard recently that you shouldn't do this. Does it help at all with losing fat below the belly button? That's my problem area." Tune in for my answer and explanation about how to effectively use your core muscles, why you should and also the impact this has on fat loss and how to achieve belly f...
Episode 70 - Q+A: post-coaching plans, how to continue making progress when Project Six is finished, exercising barefoot, returning to exercise post-holiday and the effectiveness of magnesium gel. 05.11.2024 40:37
My Q+A episode covering questions and topics asked by my online clients: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 How you're going to continue making progress after finishing coaching / Project Six. 04:50 Options after completing Project Six and the mindset you need to keep making progress. 14:05 What are the main things to include in an at-home workout. 22:00 If going forward on our own, is it good to continue w...
Episode 69: Q+A - the importance of your daily steps, intermittent fasting, Hyrox, tips for keeping up exercise when life is busy, running for weight loss, working out in the school holidays + more! 29.10.2024 59:05
Weekly Q+A podcast covering questions and topics from my online clients' check-ins. Subjects are listed below! 00:00 Introduction 02:11 How much daily steps contribute to fitness if at all and what you’d need to do as a minimum? 15:59 Intermittent fasting - is it effective? 21:45 What is Hyrox and is it different to CrossFit? 32:26 Tips and motivation for keeping up with the workouts when life i...
Episode 68: Q+A - protein ideas for fussy eaters, navigating tiredness with the darker days, how to work around injuries, exercise advice when you've been ill, sleep deprived or away from home. 22.10.2024 54:08
00:00 Introduction 05:56 How to get more protein into my diet when I'm a fussy eater and don't eat much meat. 10:54 Recommendations for lower calorie chocolate / sweet treats. 17:38 Dealing with feeling more tired now it's darker in the morning and evenings. 22:00 Struggling with twinges in my lower back - what could be causing this and how can I help it? 32:57 Working out / training *or not* when...
Episode 67: Q+A - is drinking squash OK, exercise progressions, using a weighted vest, post-holiday advice, why is resting during a strength workout important, protein in convenience foods and more! 15.10.2024 50:59
Today's Q+A where I answer questions that have come up from my online clients this week. Topics included are: 00:00 Intro 06:16 Does no-added sugar squash count towards my water intake? 09:09 When struggling with an exercise, is it better to do less reps with a heavier weight, or modify it and do all the reps? 14:27 Would adding a weighted vest to my walks be a good idea? 21:25 Getting back on tra...
Episode 66: Q+A - my half marathon thoughts, creatine, high volume sweet treats, how to find motivation, lunch ideas, protein tips and more! 08.10.2024 1:22:09
A great Q+A episode today with questions from my clients. Today we cover: 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Talking about my half-marathon experience 17:00 Explaining the benefits of creatine 24:53 Tips to help deal with sweaty hands when exercising 26:30 What are the best things to eat before/during/after a long training walk/hike 31:50 Ideas for high-volume sweet-treat foods 45:35 Tips for finding motiva...
Episode 65: Q+A - getting in walks/runs during winter, taking a break from tracking calories, managing your food intake around your family, stretching for runners and when to increase your weights. 01.10.2024 45:37
This week's Q+A covering topics from my online clients' check-ins. Questions include: 00:00 Introduction 06:39 How to get in your walking/running when the winter weather sets in 14:47 How to be OK with taking a break from tracking calories 22:38 How to keep on track with your food if no-one else in your household focusses on managing their weight (e.g. husband and teenage children). 32:20 Do you h...
Episode 64: Q+A - how to recover from muscle aches, how to know when you don't need a coach anymore, using sugar as a quick energy fix, how to keep going when you have to be positive for others & more 24.09.2024 46:10
This week's questions from my online clients answered! Topics included are: 00.00 Introduction 01:50 How to recover from muscle aches 09:36 How to know when you don't need a coach anymore 17:15 How to break the cycle of using sugar for a quick energy fix 24:11 Tips for lower length strength and endurance to help with hiking 31:27 Tips for tracking calories at the weekend 40:49 How to keep...
Episode 63: Q+A - working out when you're sore from exercise, creatine 101, how to fit in all the exercise you want to do, does my fitness watch accurate when it tells me how many calories I burn? 10.09.2024 53:01
My weekly Q+A episode covering topics from my online clients. This week I talk about the following: 00:00 Intro + end of Project Six summer intake! 10:47 Is it OK to exercise on tired legs? 16:40 Creatine - what is it? Do I need it? How to take it and why? 24:34 How to fit in all of the activities I want to? Is it OK to do strength training and yoga on the same day etc? 30:17 How accurate are fitn...
Episode 62: Q+A - hydration tablets, how to know if you're in a calorie deficit, when to drop calories, sugar cravings and your menstrual cycle, supplements, shop bought sauces and hotel breakfasts. 03.09.2024 48:22
This week's client Q+A where I cover the following topics: 00:00 Intro 02:50 How to hydrate effectively - should I be incorporation hydration tablets? 06:12 How do I know if I am in a calorie deficit? 13:26 Knowing when or if to drop your calories 18:16 How to deal with lack of willpower and sugar cravings at certain points in your cycle - can we mitigate this? 26:15 Supplements advice - is th...
Episode 61: Q+A - taking a break from training, working around eating out, portion size advice, tips for improving your relationship with your body, how to keep focussed, how to lose weight and more! 27.08.2024 50:39
Here is my weekly Q+A covering topics from my online clients' check-ins. Today I talk about: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Taking time out of training 09:02 Diet hacks/work arounds when eating out with friends and how to improve portion sizes without weighing food. 22:25 How to improve your relationship with your body, even when there are things you want to change. And how to make physical make cha...
Episode 60: Q+A - realistic advice for reducing sweet treats, how to combat low motivation, dealing with training highs and lows, exercising in a new gym/space, is shorter daily exercise best and more 20.08.2024 50:49
Today I answer the following questions from my online client check-ins! 1. Realistic advice for reducing sweet treats. 2. How to deal with the highs and lows of training. 3. Advice for weeks when motivation is low. 4. Working out away from home in a new space / gym 5. Is 15 minutes daily exercise better, or one longer session per week? 6. How to keep going when you're not seeing changes - how...
Episode 59: Q+A - Tips for enjoying your holiday and still making progress, explaining high cortisol and it's impact on weight loss, home weight suggestions and more morning routine tips! 13.08.2024 40:34
Today I discuss the following questions / topics from my client's check-ins this week: Advice for how to approach food and exercise when on holiday (including specific advice for camping). How high cortisol levels can affect weight loss and how to work around this My suggestions for home gym equipment How to know whether you need more sleep in the morning or whether you simply need to make get...
Episode 58 - Q+A: How to have a positive attitude, tips for a good morning routine, advice for counting calories and managing social occasions, meal prep ideas and breakfast protein tips, and more! 06.08.2024 35:31
This week I discuss lots of great questions and topics from my online coaching clients. If you have any questions off the back of these questions and my answers, I would love to hear from you! For more information about my coaching and how to work with me, you can find more info here: https://www.sc-fitness.co.uk/ You can get in touch with me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc.fitness.p...
Episode 57: Q+A - navigating last minute plans and a change of routine, how to track alcohol at social events, dealing with food guilt and is eating late bad for you? 01.08.2024 31:12
My weekly Q+A podcast answering questions from my online clients. Today I cover: Coping with last minute plans/when life throws a curve ball in relation to training and nutrition. What fulfilling snacks would you recommend that I can eat around 4-6pm before dinner? I also want chocolate or something salty so I know fruit or yoghurt isn’t going to cut it. How do you stop feeling guilty for having...
Episode 56: Q+A - intermittent fasting, should I do it? Does it matter which plant-based protein powder I use? Advice for staying on track in the summer and advice to improve portion sizes. 23.07.2024 28:45
This week's Q+A with questions from my online clients. Topics are below! If you have any questions off the back of today's episode, drop me an email or DM anytime here: - hello@sc-fitness.co.uk - https://www.instagram.com/sc.fitness.pt/?hl=en 00:00 Intro 04:11 Should I try intermittent fasting? 12:18 Does it matter which plant protein I use? 16:30 How to keep on track when you're in an...
5 Day Summer Kickstart: DAY 5 - How to really get results and maintain them 19.07.2024 18:34
What I want today’s lesson to be about is reassuring you of the things you need to do going forward from this week which will really help you get the results you want and most importantly - maintain them. And remember, if you want to continue working on the things we have covered this week (and more!), and really instil these habits into your lifestyle, you can join my next round of Project Six wi...
5 Day Summer Kickstart: DAY 4 - what has been holding you back in the past. 18.07.2024 10:22
Today I want to help you get out of the all-or-nothing mindset FOR GOOD. I want to show you how following diet trends you see in the media and essentially yo-yo dieting is not the answer (and you'll never have to turn to it again after today!). To sign up to Project Six follow this link: https://coach.everfit.io/package/FI876984
5 Day Summer Kickstart: DAY 3 - the best way to see results from exercise 17.07.2024 12:06
Today's lesson is all about exercise and how fitting it into your life - and seeing amazing results from it - is easier than you think. My next round of Project Six will take you through 6 weeks of consistent strength training and you can reserve your space here anytime by signing up here: https://coach.everfit.io/package/FI876984
Episode 55: Q+A - protein powder 101, how to use it and which type is best? How to keep a positive mindset, the impact of sleep and exercise and some tough love from me! 16.07.2024 29:29
Here I answer questions and discuss topics from my online clients today. If you'd like more information about my coaching and how to work with me, you can find more info here: https://www.sc-fitness.co.uk/ You can get in touch with me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc.fitness.pt/?hl=en Email: hello@sc-fitness.co.uk Chapters for the podcast are below: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Is it OK to d...
5 Day Summer Kickstart: DAY 2 - Nutrition 101 + why diets fail 16.07.2024 18:28
Listen for my nutrition 101 basics - everything you need to know to build a healthy balanced diet which helps you reach your goals. As well as why past diets you have done have failed. Remember if you'd like a space on my next round of Project Six you can sign up here - you have first priority on my intake starting 29th July: https://coach.everfit.io/package/FI876984
5 Day Summer Kickstart: DAY 1 - Mindset 15.07.2024 11:28
How to make the most of this week by making sure you have a positive mindset which focusses on taking action. To join my next round of Project Six and make amazing progress in 6 weeks, you can join here: https://coach.everfit.io/package/FI876984
5 day Summer Kickstart: WELCOME 14.07.2024 8:50
Welcome to the Free 5 Day Summer Kickstart - make sure to listen to this welcome episode to find out how things will work over the next 5 days. Remember this week is about showing up for yourself in any way you can. As a priority make sure you listen to these podcasts every day, take note of the advice I'm giving and do what you can regarding the tasks. I'm here for support whenever you need! And...
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