Smart Strength Training Podcast

In this episode, I discuss why diets fail and the challenges people face in losing and maintaining weight. If you can see from the outset what causes the biggest issues with weight loss, you can arm yourself with a strategy to ensure success. Summary: 00:00 Why Diets Fail: Understanding the Challenges  03:48 Adherence and Sustainability: The Key to Success  08:02 Energy Balance and Social Strategi...

In this episode, I discuss the most overrated and underrated aspects of training, emphasising the importance of simplicity and focusing on the big picture. I cover training splits, celebrity workouts, specific exercise selection, rep and set structures, weight loss workouts, spot reduction, and supplements. I also highlight consistency, workout logs, loading, and rest : Summary: 00:00 The Overrate...

In this episode of the Smart Strength Training Podcast, I discuss gym floor anxiety and how it can be a common experience for many people. I share some of my own recent experience and highlight some common triggers for anxiety. I also give some strategies to overcome gym floor anxiety to help you build confidence.  In This Episode: 00:00 Understanding Gym Floor Anxiety 01:35 Common Triggers for Gy...

This Smart Strength Training Podcast episode discusses the importance of incorporating movement into daily life and the challenges people face. It highlights the sedentary nature of modern lifestyles and the negative impact on health. The concept of metabolism and its components are explained, emphasizing the significance of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). The episode also addresses th...

In this week's podcast, I discuss muscle soreness and its relationship to muscle growth. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is often misunderstood and is not necessarily an indicator of a good workout. I explain muscle damage and recovery and discuss what truly is the primary driver of muscle growth. I unpack the type of training that is effective and why a focus on progressive overload whil...

In podcast episode 11, I explore whether doing too much cardio affects one's ability to build muscle. The concept of concurrent training, which involves combining strength training and cardiovascular training, is discussed, as well as the interference effect, where cardio can disrupt the pathways required for building muscle. I also explain why not all cardio is equal and I explain strategies...

In this podcast, I am following up on the last episode by discussing how to lose weight and body fat without tracking calories. There are some obvious problems with tracking calories: inaccuracy in the numbers can cause anxiety and potentially lead to disordered eating behaviours. And we know why diets generally don't work. In this episode, I will give you strategies for weight loss without tr...

In this episode of The Smart Strength Training Podcast, I explore the controversy surrounding calories and whether they matter for weight loss. I address the main arguments against the calories in versus calories out model and discuss the role of hormones, nutrient quality, and genetics in weight management.  In this episode: 00:40 Arguments against Calories 03:33 Calories as Energy 04:02 Energy B...

In this episode, I am talking about the popular trend of reverse dieting. I’ll examine the claims and terminology associated with reverse dieting and review the research. I will explain in what situation reverse dieting could be a good idea and when reverse dieting is definitely not something to consider. In this episode: 00:54 What is Reverse Dieting? 02:22 Claims and Terminology 03:48 Origin of...

In this episode, I discuss creating your strength training workout. The average gym goer still walks into the gym with no plan or an app or random program. In the episode, I emphasise the importance of understanding exercise categorization, explain how to determine the number of exercises to do, discuss different training splits, total workload, the significance of exercise, training periodisation...

In this Smart Strength Training Podcast episode, I discuss intermittent fasting and its prevalence on social media. I explain the terminology and methods of fasting, including time-restricted feeding and prolonged fasting. As well as the weight loss benefits of fasting, insulin sensitivity, longevity, inflammation and energy improvements. I explain the cons and pitfalls of fasting, such as potenti...

On the Smart Strength Training Podcast this week, im talking about "Motivation". That fantastic word that people assume is so crucial for exercise. But is motivation really what you need? In this week's podcast, I discuss : What is motivation? Why are you working out? Tip to help you stay on track Why momentum is a better word than motivation Why your habits are the key to success If...

This week, on the Smart Strength Training Podcast, I'm discussing the topic of Progressive Overload and Training to Failure when resistance training. Each week, I get asked questions about progressive overload, as many trainers talk about it but often miss the nuances, leading to a lot of confusion. In this episode, I'll talk through: What should you be trying to progress in strength train...

This week, I talk about the current protein recommendations on the Smart Strength Training Podcast. Protein is a hot topic at the moment, which is, on the one hand, good, but has led to some confusion and divided camps over how much protein we should be eating. And, of course, it has become marketing gold like anything popular, which drives even more misinformation.  In this episode, I talk throug...

In this episode of Smarter Strength Training, I talk about bulking up. It's a fear that many women have when starting to strength train. But what does it take to add a significant amount of muscle? Topics in this episode are: - The two types of hypertrophy (muscle tissue) - How is muscle built? - What is mechanical tension & metabolic stress - How recovery and nutrition feature in hypertro...

In this episode of the Smart Strength Training Podcast. I talk about Crash Diets. Are they inherently bad? Plus I answer a question that was asked on my Instagram Q&A. - Can you diet for too long? - If you diet too long, can it “break” your metabolism? I hope you enjoy the episode. If you have a question you would like me to answer, be sure to ask it in my weekly Q&A on Instagram. If you n...

The world of fitness can seem confusing. There are so many opinions and so much conflicting information. How do you know what's right for you? Welcome to the Smart Strength Training Podcast. A series that tries to cut through the noise to give you a no B/S approach to training, nutrition, mindset and practical tips to help you on your way to staying consistent and seeing results.