Simply Fitness & Nutrition With Mark Davenport

Does anyone actually read a podcast description?   I never have. If you read this, email me the word, sausages ...... Anyway in today's I talk about things that I get wrong with my training and nutrition stuff!  Enjoy :-) Send me your questions for next weeks episode mark@coachclegg.com

In today's episode I discuss some things to avoid when you are trackers calories for fat loss. A few may seem simple but hopefully something on this list helps you towards your goal. Thanks as always for listening, I really appreciate it.

In today's episode I discuss the topic of going on holiday and how you still have the chance to make changes and feel better about yourself!  I hope this gives you a little push to get active and feel better about yourself :-)

In today's episode I discuss intensity and how its not all about consistency if the intensity isn't there within your sessions. I hope this gives you motivation to get some harder work done in the gym and helps you to get to your goals. If this or any other episode has helped you I'd love to hear from you, drop me an email at markl@coachclegg.com

Today's impromptu episode is surrounding a constant thing I hear from people I work with, and it's that eating well and training in the gym go hand in hand.  Meaning if they aren't actively training in the gym then the good eating habits go right out the window!   I hopefully give you a different perspective on this and help you to stay focused. If you would like to work with me, contact...

Thanks as always for your questions, I love receiving them.   If you'd like yours answered on the next one send them over to mark@coachclegg.com.

In today's rant, I discuss a recent post I came across which suggested that counting calories doesn't work, this post didn't just refer to counting calories but that energy balance isn't what you should be focusing on for fat loss.  I give you my perspective.  Enjoy

In today's episode I discuss 5 key areas to work on to improve your health, and help you achieve your goals.  I cover different areas such as structured exercise and sleep.   The book I mentioned in the episode is this by Matthew Walker and is called Why We Sleep, I highly recommend reading it. For any questions or to work with me contact me on mark@coachclegg.com Thanks for listening :-...

In today's episode we have another Q&A filled with your questions :-) I cover the following: Do macros really matter when dieting? Any supplements you recommend to become leaner & stronger? What exercises/weighted movements are best to make you a better runner? Should you cardio before or after weight lifting? You have talked about protein and working out how much, but what about carbs? Why do we...

In today's episode I discuss my own training in 2021 and hopefully give you some ideas on how you can make the most of your training in 2022. If you would like one of your health and fitness questions answered on episode 31, please send them to mark@coachclegg.com Thanks for listening!

In today's episode I discuss an alternative view point on January and I tell you not to go full steam ahead and burn out.   I also give you a list of Do's and Don'ts in January, all with the intention of keeping you active all year round and not just for this one month of the year :-) As always thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy today's episode. For all queries drop me an email at mark@coac...

This is a repost from episode 5 - For some reason it disappeared from the episode list. In today's episode I discuss energy balance and explain how understanding this can help you change your body, whether that be to gain muscle or lose body fat. I feel this episode should have been earlier on in the podcast, so I'm sorry if you've listened to the first few and thought "what the f*** is this calor...

In today's episode I follow on the discussion about consistency and talk about intensity.   I hope this one gives you something to think about with your own training and gives you that push :-) If you are interested in working with me, drop me an email at mark@coachclegg.com www.coachclegg.com

In today's short episode I discuss consistency and how sometimes you need to be honest with yourself. Consistency is such a huge driver in achieving goals, and not just health and fitness goals. Don't underestimate doing the basics consistently. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy. All questions as always to mark@coachclegg.com www.coachclegg.com

I'm back with a Q&A - Thanks as always for your questions, in today's episode I answer the following: The difference between a goblet and back squat? How to fit so much protein into one day without using protein shakes? Do negatives increase strength? If you've stopped feeling sore after workouts, does that mean you're not working hard enough? If you lose weight does your protein requirements...

In today's episode I tackle your questions: Is there anything wrong with going over your calories if your goal is to build muscle? Since working from home I’m finding it very difficult to stick to my diet, any tips? How do I know how much is enough exercise to see a change in my physique? The scale weight has gone up, do I need to do more? I want to get rid of the fat around my arms and belly, wha...

In today's pod...Rant, I discuss the advice that you may receive from the vet may just be the advice you need to take.  I understand it's a lot more complicated than I make out but the main takeaway from today's episode is......... STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY ON DIET SHIT!

This is episode 3 of series 2 - Muscle Building - It get's a little deep.  T his episode isn't for everyone but if you want a brief overview of what is occurring within the muscle and the different types of hypertrophy then have a listen :-) www.coachclegg.com

In today's podcast I discuss things that could potentially derail your progress, I hopefully give you a different way of looking at things and some main areas to keep focused on, in order to achieve your goals. Podcast Q&A questions - mark@coachclegg.com Coaching - https://coachclegg.com/index.php/pt-f2f/ Blog - https://coachclegg.com/index.php/blog/ As always, thanks for listening :-)

In today's Q&A episode I discuss the following: What should you do to build a bigger chest. Pain in the knees during a squat, what could it be? How many calories should I eat per day and should this change each day? Lacking motivation and struggling to stay consistent, what should I do? If you would like your question answered then please send it to me at mark@coachclegg.com Thanks for listeni...

This podcasts follows on from a recent blog post I wrote ( here ).  I discuss things you need to consider when setting up your own gym programme.   I hope you found this useful and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it by sending me an email mark@coachclegg.com

I discuss another 5 common questions asked around nutrition and give you my view on each. To get your questions answered or to work with me, drop me an email at mark@coachclegg.com

In today's episode I discuss what BMR & TDEE is, explain the difference between the two and give you some guidance on how you can monitor these estimates to give you the best chance in achieving your goal whether it be fat loss or muscle building. For my free calculator, go to - https://coachclegg.com/index.php/free-calorie-calculator/ For any questions about personal training, nutrition, or e...

This is season 2 episode 2 of the muscle building series!  Enjoy. Link to the study I discuss is below: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2019.00131/full For any questions, send them to mark@coachclegg.com

In this episode I go through a list of the top 10 frequently asked fitness questions and give you some of my thoughts on each.   I hope you enjoy the episode, if you have a spare 5 mins I would love some feedback - drop me an email at mark@coachclegg.com - Subject Podcast :-) www.coachclegg.com