Matt Strong

Strong Talk

Health EN ↓ 49 episodes

Lessons on how to level up your physique and coaching business with the best educators, coaches and professors in the game.

Author

Matt Strong

Category

Health

Podcast website

strongtalkuk.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

#24. Listener Q&A 27.05.2025

In this episode I cover if you should have PEDs higher in prep vs off-season, how to go about content creation, how I deal with imposter syndrome and much more   For more information about the Strong Coaching Academy, my 1-1 coaching or the free resources, check out my Instagram.  www.instagram.com/matt_physiquecollective.

#23. Principles of Effective Programming 30.04.2025

In this episode, I talk through some principles we want to put in place with our clients to get the most out of their programming.  From ensuring that we are actually working towards their goals, not ours as coaches, to ensuring the model of progression we use is a good one. I'm confident that if you put all these elements in place, then your clients will get a ton more out of their programming an...

#22. How to Increase Client Retention 20.04.2025

In today's episode, I walk you through the steps to increase client retention, which I use and teach to my mentees.   If you can implement at least some of these, you'll see significant improvements in client retention, which will allow you to build a better, bigger business.   Hope you take a lot of value from this one!   Thanks, Matt   Instagram - www.instagram.com/matt_physiquecollective . Stro...

#21. How to Sell without being Salesy 16.04.2025

In today's episode, I go over how to sell without being salesy, the value of being product-led & how being a good coach is the best sales tool you have.   Hope you take a lot of value from this one!   Thanks, Matt

#20. Listener Q&A 05.04.2025

Todays episode I answer listener questions about the state of the industry, how to build a business with limited resources & how to be productive when out of routine.   Hope you take a lot of value from this one!   Thanks, Matt

#19 - How to structure your training as a busy coach 01.04.2025

Today, I'll explore the issues we coaches typically encounter with physique development and the many mistakes I've made over the years.   And the solutions that allow me to make physique progress alongside coaching 100+ clients & running 3 successful businesses   If there's anything you'd like to see me dive into in a future episode, hit me up at Matt_Physiquecollective on IG.   Thanks, Matt

#18 - Time Managment for Coaches 20.03.2025

Hi guys, back after a little break and with a solo episode today.  I'll be putting more of these out to give you guys the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to grow your coaching businesses.   Today I am doing a bit of a deep dive into time management & some considerations that we want to be making as coaches.  Especially when it comes to maximising our efficiency alongside living a li...

#17 - Chester Soko. How much volume & intensity do we really need? 11.01.2025

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Chester Soko (@Dr_soko on Instagram). Chester has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, runs a successful tele-med business & is absolutely jacked. In this episode, we cover the current recommendations for volume & intensity, if you can really grow at maintenance, how to best manage your blood lipids to prevent atherosclerosis, and much more.  A really great epis...

#16 - Steve Hall - What does being "Evidence-based" really mean? 22.12.2024

In this episode, I am joined by Steve Hall from Revive Stronger (@Revivestronger on Instagram). Steve has the best evidence-based podcast on the internet, is a great coach and natural bodybuilding pro.   In this episode we cover what it truly means to be “evidence based”, how we can apply that within our coaching & training, what we have changed our minds on over the years & much more.  A...

#15. Zac Fotheringham - Coaching Relationships for Elite results 01.12.2024

In this episode, I am joined by Zac Fotheringham (Zac_teamprocoach on IG).  Zac has been absolutely dominating the coaching scene this year, and I had to get him on to talk about his approach.   In this episode, we discuss how he builds amazing coaching relationships, his approach to getting the best out of people, his coaching background, where he is at with his own journey and where he wants to...

#14. Mike Leng - Building a coaching brand in BJJ 30.10.2024

In this episode, I am joined by Mike Leng (unorthodoxnutrition on IG).  Mike is a coach specializing in nutrition and performance enhancement in BJJ & combat sports.   In this episode, we discuss how he works on effective communication with his athletes, how to get "buy-in" from people who are not purely sold on physique development, his insights into building his business, and loads more nugg...

#13 - Calum Raistrick - Building The Pro Coach 19.10.2024

In this episode, I am joined by Calum Raistrick (Calum_teamprocoach).  Cal is a world-class bodybuilding coach and educator, who has been in the game, delivering high-level results for years.   In this episode we talk about how he grew Pro Coach, how he structures his day to maximize performance, and his own journey, along with tons of tips that both new and experienced coaches will benefit from....

#12 - Borge Fagerli - Sustainability in Coaching, Chrononutrition & MyoReps 21.07.2024

Today I am joined by Borge Fagerli ( @Borgefagerli on IG).  Borge is an online coach, author, and famously, inventor of one of my favourite training methods - Myo Reps.  Today we talk about a ton of topics on muscle physiology, sustainability in coaching, philosophy, chrononutrition & his own training approaches.   As I mentioned in the episode, his recent book is absolutely phenomenal & I...

#11 - Joe Brighty - Coaching, Competing & Kaizen Culture 07.07.2024

Today I am joined by Joe Brighty ( @Brightman_ on IG).  Joe is an IFBB Pro competing in Classic and High level Coach.  Today we talk about what he has learned from different coaching approaches & how it impacts his current view, how he has grown his coaching business, his current contest prep, his thoughts on mindset & the launch of Kaizen culture, which fills a much-needed void in the ind...

#10 - Lewy Blackmore - Elite Level Coaching, Bodybuilding & Philosophy 18.06.2024

I'm joined by Lewy Blackmore AKA @LewyBlackmore from Instagram.   Lewy is an IFBB Pro, ex-pro footballer, high-level coach & all around top guy.   In this episode, we go into Lewy's approach of balancing evidence-based practice, his practical experience, how philosophy has shaped him and his worldview, and where he is within his own competitive journey.    Lewy is a rare breed in bodybuilding...

#9 - Tom Hames - Coaching as a Dad, Arm Wrestling & running a multi-coach business 10.06.2024

I'm joined by Tom Hames AKA @Evolution_Training from Instagram.   Tom is one of the UKs most decorated prep coaches, arm wrestling fanatic, dad and great friend.   In this episode, we cover how Tom balances being a single Dad & running a highly successful, multi-coach business.  His current run into competitive arm wrestling, how he is looking to expand the business, how he trains currently an...

#8 - Sophie Brewster - How to coach Wellness 28.04.2024

I'm joined by Sophie Brewster AKA @Sophiebrewster_ifbbpro from Instagram.   Soph is one of my best mates, an IFBB Wellness pro & awesome coach.   In this episode, we cover how Soph balances being a top wellness pro & a high level coach.  How she has seen the Wellness category grow, her future plans for competing and for her coaching business, how to build a positive relationship with food,...

#7 - Adam Ballinger - How to Coach Men's Physique 21.04.2024

I'm joined by Adam Ballinger  AKA @Adamballingerfitnss from Instagram.   Adam is my go-to guy for Mens Physique posing, a great coach and a good friend of mine   In this episode, we cover how to coach first-timers in Men's physique, or what to look out for as a competitor.  How to structure your training and lifestyle, how to go about bodybuilding in a positive way, and many other great takeaways...

#6 - Sophie Jenkins - How to Balance being a Pro & a Coach 14.04.2024

I'm joined by Sophie Jenkins AKA Big Soph AKA @Bigsop. Ifbbpro from Instagram.   Soph is one of my good friends, IFBB Figure Pro & Top lifestyle coach.   In this episode, we cover how to balance being a top level competitor & coach, without letting standards slip.  How Soph works with lifestyle clients, how to improve your mindset & relationship with food & much more   A great epis...

#5 - Christian Chapman - Becoming a World Class Coach 05.04.2024

I'm joined by Christian Chapman AKA @CoachedByChristian from Instagram.  Christian is one of my good friends, former business partner & top coach.   In this episode, we cover how to build an authentic and profitable coaching business.  How to use Instagram properly, some coaching insights & how Christian likes to peak clients.     A great episode & hope you find this one useful

#4 - Prof. David Oxborough -How Steroids Affect your Heart 30.03.2024

I'm joined by Professor David Oxborough from Liverpool John Moores University.  David is currently the head of a research group looking at the effect of PEDs, in particular anabolic steroids, on the heart.  This is a study I have personally been involved in for a few years, and is a fantastic research aim to determine the real risk of AAS in bodybuilding.   In this episode, you will learn the impa...

#3 - Mike Harrison - How to build a 6 figure coaching business. 23.03.2024

I'm joined by Mike Harrison AKA @mikebusinessbanter on IG.  Mike is one half of Business & Banter, a 7-figure business mentor biz, and in my opinion, the best mentor going.  That's why I work with him   In this episode, you will learn the biggest mistakes coaches make with growing their business, how to avoid them, and how to build a brand that lasts & ultimately, makes more money & en...

#2 - Gareth Buchan - How to not F*** up your Finances 17.03.2024

I'm joined by Gareth Buchan, owner of @CoachAccounts from Instagram.  In this episode, Gareth covers the biggest mistakes coaches make financially, how to avoid them, how to set yourself up for financial success & make as much money as possible.   This is a fantastic episode any coaches looking to make more money and better understand their financial position   Enjoy!

#1 - Richard Collins - How to actually be a good coach. 03.03.2024

I'm joined by Richard Collins a.k.a Richard_Physiquecode from Instagram.  I absolutely love Rich's content, as it pushes the importance of the soft skills of coaching, such as being able to communicate, build a client up mentally, get them to buy in, all of which have a much higher ROI than just writing an "optimal" program on paper.     This is a fantastic episode for upcoming coaches who want to...

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