The APX Physiology Podcast

In this episode, Kyle fills me in on what he and his fiance Ewa went through in setting up their own gym facility, GlickFit. They talk about the obstacles they faced, why they set the gym up and what ethos they want the gym to represent. 

Have you struggled to get certain of yours or your client’s muscles to “turn on”? Do you find that no matter how much you stretch and mobilise some muscles are perpetually “tonic” and don’t seem to want to switch off?  I have. It’s been something I’ve been looking to learn more and more about my entire career. You can never move or lift too well. Your training career is just as much about imp...

I ask Pat what he would assess and what he would do with an athlete if looking to get them as strong as humanly possible. He takes me down a rabbit hole of assessment methods, mechanics evaluations and his theories on how people should move. 

I go through how to screen the feet, how they become dysfunction, what dysfunction can mean, how to fix the issue and whether to wear orthotics or Vibrams 

I go through my top 5 tips for a PT looking to grow their business, covering social media, walking the gym floor, structuring your finances, time management and referral systems. Each one is based on my own experience and what has helped me the most during my career as a trainer. 

John and I discuss what makes a great online trainer and how he grew his coaching business after leaving the corporate world in 2012. We also chat about the impact dieting and training can have only family life and how John has built the balance he has now. 

Dr Walsh and I discuss how you would assess detoxification by studying someones blood panel. He explains what the latest research says about detox supplements and how toxins impact the biochemical reactions in the body. 

I wanted to pick Keris' brain about the immune system and how it is affected by genetics and our modern day lifestyle. We cover a range of topics from neuroscience, behavioural change, genetics and how all of these play a role in how well our immune system functions. 

Dr Sean and I discuss all the different factors of how to approach training whilst injured. We explore the psychological aspects of pain management, what movement patterns and qualities are good "rehab" techniques and how important it is to address the big picture rather than just solely what you do in the gym. 

Victoria gives me a masterclass in the different types of OCP and what they can potentially do to the body. She also takes me through what you need to be focusing on if you have used the OCP for a long period of time. 

Dr Perry gives me the low down on the Lymphatic system, the most overlooked yet powerful system in the body to improve health and vitality. You'll learn exactly what it is, what it does and how you can improve yours. 

I go through a step by step guide on how not to gain a load of weight over the Christmas period.

Tom and I discuss his transition from a comfortable 9-5 office job in to the fitness industry. 

Jacques and I have a wonderful discussion about the nervous system, how you can prepare it for training and how muscle activity can change during an exercise. If you want to learn more about the musculoskeletal system and how it interacts with the the nervous system then this is the perfect listen for you. 

In this episode I discuss one of my best fat loss tips; the concept of functional meals. These are meals that get you through the week and serve a specific purpose of providing you with energy and enough calories to adhere to your goals. 

I discuss how you can improve your relationship with food and address issues that may be holding you back when it comes to dietary compliance. 

I talk about everything I did with my client Mukka. I go through what nutrition, supplementation, training and cardio methods we used plus the psychology behind achieving dramatic body recomposition.

My experiences in training, focusing on what I did wrong and where I would improve. I then go on to look at methods in which you can analyse your own outlook on your training and maximise your mindset towards development.

Jake continues his masterclass on gut health this time delving in to the impact of digestion on the brain. We discuss how to maximise sleep, nutrition and supplementation to improve cognition and performance.

Amit talks me through the methods that enabled him to become an Olympiad, IBFF Pro and World Record Powerlifter. In this podcast, we discuss his views on bodybuilding, squat technique, powerlifting periodisation and an eye opening insight on the reality of drug usage in sport.

Stress has a huge impact on our lives. It impacts our immune system, health, recovery and mental well being. In this podcast, I chat about what stress does to our body and how you can use 3 simple, free techniques which will dramatically reduce your stress levels.

In this solo outing, I explain why starting your assessments by checking the feet and digestion quality is so important. I also give out two extremely easy to apply tips on ways to monitor your client's gut health and feet mechanics

Jake gives me an absolute masterclass in the reason why so many people suffer with digestive issues in the modern western society. He gives a deep insight in to how dysfunction arrises, what impact this has on the body and how to fix it. We talk about everything from eating habits, anatomy and organ function to the endocrine system.

Steve is a close friend of mine and self employed musician. Last February he suffered the loss of his father. In this podcast, we discuss how losing a loved one can impact your mindset and well being as a someone who is self-employed and must keep their business afloat. We also talk about self development and the things we have learned from self-development courses over the years.