The APX Physiology Podcast

I discuss everything that Jay and I did during my recent 12 week body composition phase plus how I trained for my 1 mile time trial

I discuss two of the most important factors to consider when getting a client to do a movement plus how to grow your business using trialled and tested formulas

In this episode I discuss the most common mistakes I see coaches make when looking to take their business online. I go through: How much I earn online and how easy this is to sustain How I built my online coaching business over the years How much time this business takes me to sustain The reality of what it's like being an online coach The biggest marketing mistakes I've made What's worked the bes...

Celeste joins me on the show to discuss how she dealt with her exercise addiction, what caused it and why it's so important to address.  *** We chat about the pressure she felt to look and perform a certain way, how it impacted her monthly cycle and what she did in order to improve her relationship with training.

Do you have a goal? Are you working towards a goal because you believe it will make you happier? What would you say if I told you this wasn't true? *** In this episode, I discuss some recent ideas based on the Neuroscience books I've been reading and how they can help you when it comes to your own mental health.

In this episode I go through what you can do as a personal trainer to help your clients who suffer with lower back pain. This includes: - Understanding the nature of the lower back pain and it's implications - Knowing when to refer out - How to identify exercises which may make the situation worse - What to focus on when someone is injured - How to address long stemming movement pattern issues

Steve Grant from Fit For Film's talk me through their new PForm supplement, covering how it was made, the ingredients that are in it and why it's like no other post workout formula on the market.

I go through the four joints of the shoulder, how you assess them and ways in which you can improve their mobility and function

I discuss the major differences there are when it comes to training men vs training women. This includes considerations in anatomy, pre/post pregnancy and also psychologically. 

I discuss how to optimise back training for yourself and your clients. In this one, I cover: The functional role of the Lats and why that must be considered for training How to prepare for back training exercises The dynamic movement model and how this impacts training Back training considerations for the general population; when exercise are and aren't applicable How to structure an effective ses...

I discuss all things squatting, from; - Why do a squat? - What do I need to do before and after squats - How and why squats are so bespoke to the individual - Should the knees go over the toes? - When and why you should raise someones heels - How to position your pelvis when squatting

I chat with the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man and WSM competitor Adam Bishop. We discuss his training, nutrition and recovery strategies which have enabled him to become one of the world's elite strongman competitors. 

The top two things I would recommend mastering as a way of building your self confidence 

In this episode, I discuss exercise selection and how to periodise a plan based upon an individuals needs and current capability. *** The training topic of the week is shortened range bicep training and the re-requisites needed to do this exercise safe and effectively. *** Finally I go through the pros and cons of barbell training and how applicable it is when it comes to gaining strength and musc...

This week's case studies which include: - Females with neck pain stemming from desk work - Powerlifter with lower back pain due to anterior hip restrictions - Female with chronic plantar fasciitis

Muscle of the week: Pec Minor *** Movement of the week: Leg Press Isometric for hinging *** Presentation of the week: Overactive traps during training

Movement of the week: Glute Ham Raise; it's mechanics, application and uses when training *** Muscle of the week: TFL; functional anatomy, common issues and how to address it *** Presentation of the week: Inverted heels; how this impacts deadlift mechanics

Oscar and Jay join me on the show to discuss Oscar's recent show win and getting his IFBB Pro card

Episode #180 - Dr Gil Blander *** Dr Blander, CSO of Insider Tracker joins me on the show to discuss The ageing process, how we age and what we can do to prevent it The most important blood markers to focus on when having a test done What markers are most important to pay attention to for strength and hypertrophy gains Fasting and carbohydrate management The role of genetics in blood testing and h...

I discuss what I look for during an assessment and how it impacts my exercise selection. As well as this I go through external factors beyond the gym floor which have a huge impact on whether people get results or not

Jay joins me on the podcast to discuss programme design for gen pop clientele who are relatively new to training. We look at how to design nutrition plans which increase the likelihood of compliancy, what type of training they should be doing and how much psychology plays a role in getting results. 

I discuss my top tips for improving your digestive health

This week's episode is a re-cap of my training and nutrition regime over the past 20 weeks. I discuss: What impact including running has had on my maximal strength How I've structured my nutrition to assist with both gaining muscle and improving body composition What strategies I've used to help recovery What I've learned from this block and how I'll be taking it forward in to the next phase of tr...

Following on from last week’s episode I answer questions on Periodisation for knee rehab How to improve rotation in the knee Grinding sensations in the knee Different “types” of knee flexion and extension Burning sensation in the knee when leg pressing The role of the Glute Med in knee rehab

Episode #174 - Knee Pain & Appropriate Exercises *** This week’s episode focuses on the knee with topics including Factors that impact knee pain Knee biomechanics during walking Which muscles to focus on and why Screening protocols for the knee and what it means Exercises to avoid during knee rehab When the knee should and shouldn’t go over the toe *** Now available on iTunes & Spotify “Th...