The APX Physiology Podcast

Alex joins me on the show to talk me through breathing mechanics, how the gait cycle impacts our movement quality and the intricacies behind exercise set up selection when doing lunges

Katie joins me on the show again to talk about pelvic floor training and how you can integrate it in to your training regime. We discuss the biomechanics of the hip and what goes on when we train and how breathing can impact this.  *** This is a great episode for women of any background to learn more about how to train and use their pelvic floor at the same time, leading to stronger, safer li...

On this week's show I'm joined by the awesome Dr Jason St Clair to discuss breathing mechanics, whether we should worry about being assymetrical, how he assesses his clients and rehab exercise prescription for therapists and health practitioners. 

Jay and I catch up with bodybuilding competitor and online coach Josh McHale to discuss programming and nutrition for female bikini athletes, bodybuilding prep and mindset plus the reality of being an online coach. 

I discuss the factors I consider when designing a programme ranging from exercise selection, periodisation and tempo. *** I then talk about a topic I've been asked a lot about recently, that of breathing and how it impacts exercise mechanics when training. *** This takes me nicely in to the Gait cycle and how understanding the Gait cycle can tell you a lot about movement mechanics and what muscles...

In episode #143 I discuss How to give your clients the wow factor and what I do during a new client set up. This covers questionnaires, screening process, goal setting and service expectations The difference between ground vs standing movements, when and why they're most applicable and practical applications of them Why imposter syndrome isn't actually imposter syndrome and what you can do to over...

I talk about my biggest lessons from lockdown from a programme design perspective and what I'm doing differently now that gym's have re-opened. *** I also discuss shoulder mechanics and different ways of thinking about maximal force production exercises when training "Gen Pop" clients

Is addressing an injury as simple as visiting a practitioner and getting passive treatment? Aaron and I discuss this idea and delve in to how stress, recovery, nutrition and movement quality impact rehabilitation and performance. *** If you have a persisting injury or have a client who cannot seem to shake off an issue despite multiple attempts, this is essential listening. 

We all know sleep is important, but what's the best way to improve it? Supplements? Dark Rooms? Avoiding devices before bed? In this episode, I discuss how you can improve sleep with Strength and Conditioning coach and Strongman Chris Bundell.

I'm joined by BFit Gym owner Ben Cooper to discuss what lockdown has meant for independent gym businesses.  We go through the challenges that have been faced, how Ben's overcome the issues, how he's treated his staff and what he's done to pass the time. We all discuss how vital it's been to keep active and training for your own mental health and well being. 

Stephen and I have a great catch up talking about his first season as a bodybuilding competitor. We discuss: - His plans for the future in bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman - How he's been affected by lockdown and training at home - The reasoning behind his recent social media posts  - Who he thinks will win the Eddie Vs Thor fight - And our favourite WWE matches from the attitude era

Ever wanted to start your own podcast? Not sure how to do it? In this episode I talk about the lessons I've learned in the 3 and a half years and +100 shows I've recorded. I discuss How to overcome blocks regarding getting your voice out there Ideas for content creation How to organise a working schedule so it becomes consistent How to get great guests on the show What software to use, how to edit...

Dannish and I discuss how he became a world u23 GB sprinting champion and how he specifically trained in a means to get faster. *** We also chat about the psychological elements of elite performance and what it takes to compete at the highest stage. *** Finally Dannish talks me through how he won Dubai PT of the year 2019 and what he considers are essential factors in improving your personal train...

I'm joined on the show by golf pro Curtis Hughes and physiotherapist Mark Radcliffe to discuss ways in which to improve your golf game from a physical and mental perspective. *** We delve in to how much practice it takes to turn pro, the psychological demands of getting your handicap down and Curtis' best advice for those looking to improve their score. *** We also discuss the most common golfing...

Cliff joins us on the show to discuss the conception and theory behind his extremely effective rapid carb backloading strategy. He talks about why it works so well and who it's suited for. *** We also delve in the psychology of prep and why establishing goals needs to be done realistically, otherwise you may negatively impact motivation. *** Finally Cliff explains what he thinks makes good scienti...

If talking about feet mechanics gets you excited, I’ve got an absolute belter for you here. Aaron joins me for a third time on the show to discuss how to manage foot issues and address common lower body problems. We cover: *** The effectiveness of orthotics, how they work and where they fit it to a foot rehab strategy What’s going on when someone is experiencing shin splits or plantar fasciitis&nb...

Rich and I have a chat about mental health in the current circumstances and the positives and negatives of social media. *** We discuss our thoughts on psychology, human behaviour and the implication of people's actions right now.

Episode #6 - Client Case Studies *** In the latest episode of the R2T podcast, we discuss the case study based on what you guys wanted to hear. In a recent stories poll, the most popular option was to hear about how Jay achieved an amazing result with a late 20’s female who was on very low calories whilst doing a lot of cardio. In this episode we discuss: *** The clients starting point and why she...

It was great to have James return on the show and this time to talk me through his thought process behind training at home whilst having minimal equipment. In this episode we discussed. *** Exercise set up and how to manipulate resistance band placement to fit the strength profile The adjustments he’s been making to client’s programmes and splits this past week Where James thinks it’s possible to...

Bill joins me on the show to discuss the following topics: Why he runs his intensives and what he and his students get from the experience The learning process and why it's so important to continue learning at any stage of your career and start to think differently The ISA and why presentations impact your suitability towards exercises How strength training effects your mechanics Bill's training h...

What the current Worldometer is saying about the COVID-19 death rate and how it will impact us. 

In episode #127 of the podcast I was joined by bodybuilder and physique coach Austin Paulsen. Austin has a remarkable story about his struggles with fatigue throughout collage. Upon Further investigation, Austin discovered he had a benign brain tumour that was effecting his hormonal health. *** In this episode we discuss the methods in which Austin tackled his illness and what he learned about the...

Episode #126 - Lessons in life with John Kelly *** So it was a pleasure to have a close friend of mine, Mr John Kelly on the show. John is someone who I’ve got an amazing amount of respect for and has taught me a hell of a lot about how to conduct yourself as both a person and trainer. In this episode we discuss How John officially became a double hard bastard taking a multitude of Taekwondo champ...

I discuss the recent series of hip assessments I have uploaded to my social media accounts recently. This is a broad outlook on the positive and negative aspects of the tests and whether they're valid and applicable for you. *** I talk about what to do with the information gained from the screenings plus answer questions such as what to do if the client experiences pain, common warm ups, the impli...

Aaron and I discuss the most common misconceptions when it comes to treatment and how/why personal trainers and treatment therapists should be working more synergistically together. *** Aaron debunks a few myths about traditional passive therapy and explains why "fixing" somebody is such a holistic process.