The APX Physiology Podcast

Interested in learning more about breathing and how you apply it to your coaching business? In this episode I discuss - Why breathing is important to address - How to assess it - What different breathing patterns mean - How to address and communicate breathing drills with your client - How to integrate breathing into programme design

In this episode I go through common assessment mistakes and where to start when looking to screen a client. This goes from what movements to use and then what to do with the information. *** I then discuss hip mechanics and the impact heavy bridging can have on the spine and pelvis. This includes alternative methods and ideas behind how to get the most out of your glute bridges. *** Finally I talk...

On this week's show I had the pleasure of being joined by Leeds based personal trainer Reanne Francis. Reanne has an incredibly story and last year competed on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins. We discussed all the aspects of being on the show which included: *** - Why she applied and the application process itself - What was most challenging about it physically and mentally - What it's like functi...

I discuss the Quadratus Lumborum muscles, it's functional anatomy, what is does during Gait and ways you can address issues with this area via training

This week's episode is all about wrist and elbow health and how it impacts our shoulders. I discuss exercises and mobility drills to help the elbows and what you need to consider in your training programme. *** This takes me on to the application of wrist straps and cuffs and whether this is something you should be using or not.

I discuss my top 3 tips for any personal training business, why discipline leads to happiness and why knowing your motives and habit formation are critical for success

This week's episode is all about the SacroIliac joint and it's structure and function. I discuss assessments, movement and why it can be such a problematic joint for so many people. *** I also talk about the hamstrings and the mechanics of a lying leg curl. This includes the application of the exercise, how you can modify the exercise and why it's important to consider what adaptations the exercis...

My take on the most safe and effective way of training chest and back plus shoulder mechanics and the best way of addressing common shoulder issues

Everything you need to know about the function of the hip flexors, covering what it does, why it does it and whether stretching it is the right thing to do

I went through questions that had come in via social media. These include: Integrating weight training and conditioning sessions How to progressively overload How to structure mobility programmes into your training Dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome Warm up protocols Range of motion tests and how to interpret them Intensity techniques without focusing too much on load

I discuss how Deltoid training plays a key role in shoulder flexion and extension, plus how arm training is way more than aesthetic based. *** Also includes this week's Q & A on Shin Splints, unilateral imbalances and much more

A discussion of how low someone should squat when training, Glute Bridges and the effectiveness of the exercise, plus exercise considerations for females

In this week's show, I discuss the topic of asymmetries and whether it's something we should be concerned about.  *** This week's movement principle is thoracic rotation and why it's such an important component in upper and lower body movements. *** The question of the week was which is better; Yoga or Pilates? I discuss the pro's and con's of both and which one may be more suitable for you.

Jay joins me on the show to discuss the challenges both physically and mentally of getting stage lean

Topic of the week: Barefoot training, foot mechanics and what to wear when training *** Tip of the week: Integrating remedial work into compound lifting *** Discussion of the week: What assistance work to do if you do Crossfit

Topic of the week: Deadlifting  *** Discussion of the week: What the deadlift pattern actually trains and how you utilise it based on your goals  *** Tip of the week: How to off set your deadlift training with other movements that will help with joint management *** Questions of the week: All deadlift related questions

Topic of the week: Hamstring Tendinopathy’s and training clients with hyper laxity  *** Discussion of the week: Pull up programme design for females *** Tip of the week: Understanding frontal and sagittal plane movement in the hip when running *** Questions of the week: More on booty bands and how big toe mechanics impact ankle, knee and hip extension

Topic of the week: Shoulder mechanics and why you feel one side more than the other when pressing and rowing *** Discussion of the week: Pelvic tilt and whether it's problematic or now *** Tip of the week: The VMO, Glute Med link and how this can improve your squat technique *** Questions of the week: Raising the heels, CARS and booty bands

I discuss how proper squat mechanics work and why so many people struggle with this movement. This then takes me into structural imbalances, how they occur and what you can and can't do about them. *** Finally I go through which breathing strategy is best to use based upon the exercise and effect you're trying to have on the joint. 

Answering this weeks Q & A consisting of topics including Mobility, big toe and foot mechanics, the hip shoulder connection plus some business and motivation tips for personal trainers

I discuss how the Glutes, Lats and Triceps all work together to produce movement and my reasoning behind programming emphasis on these muscles all in one session.  *** This takes me into explaining the thought process behind some of the movements I've been using in my training programme, such as the supported Safety Bar Good Morning and the Overhead Lat Mobilisation Marching drill. *** I also...

Paul joins me on the show to discuss how his views on training have changed over the years and how to maximise exercise selection for hypertrophy. *** We discuss exercises such as the dumbbell chest press, lateral raises variations and glute bridges. This was a great chat about why focusing on physics and anatomy really should be at the forefront of your priorities. *** Paul also talks me through...

Dan Reeve joins me for a reflection on the year that's been. He shares his thoughts on how our ego's impact our development and the business advice he'd give to his younger self when starting out in the industry. 

I'm joined by neuroscience enthusiast Sarah Steel to discuss the topic of maximising cognitive and brain performance. *** Sarah is currently completing her PhD study into the effect of nutrition on Alzheimer's and we begin this episode by discussing her findings and how much nutrition impacts our brain health. *** Sarah then talks me through how she assesses cognitive performance and the factors s...

In this solo episode I answer questions on: Internal rotation of the shoulder and what's needed for healthy overhead pressing How we create space for internal rotation in the hip Why people have difference sized spinal erectors and what to do about it Why people's knees fall in when they squat and their feet turn out How to cue people to brace when lifting The importance of training the adductors...