The Bevan James Eyles Show - The Fitness Behaviour Podcast

I have one main insecurity…concern about future security.    It comes from being a small business owner. Although evidence shows that things will be fine, there are moments where the future seems unclear and uncertain.  Last week I started using a tool that seems to have removed this fear and uncertainty when this insecurity rears its head and has instead, created excitement about our future. I'm...

There's one question I often get asked when I do media interviews, it's… Do fitness apps and online programmes work? I'll be honest, for a huge number of people they don't. A lot of people who have these types of apps on their phones have every intention of using them but never do.   While I'm a big believer that you are better to choose amazing local providers when it comes to fitness services, I...

I've always struggled with incorporating stretching into my exercise routine.   Cardio, strength training, power exercises, core conditioning, and plyometrics—none of these have ever been a challenge when it comes to showing up and putting in the effort. However, stretching is a practice I've always acknowledged as necessary but have had difficulty consistently integrating into my routine. The dil...

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the weight loss journey, a journey that some people can struggle with.  This has led me to think about how I would approach it in a way where I could be successful…as in setting up long-term sustainable results.  I would have a 5-step approach that considers more than just food intake. This week I want to share this approach with you so if you are looking to...

I strongly believe that our potential for personal growth is closely tied to the consistent tools and processes we have in our daily lives. This belief drives me to focus daily effort to this self-improvement work. Recently, I've introduced a new process into my daily routine, and it's returning huge benefits to various parts of my life. I'm excited to share this process with you, which consists o...

The other day, someone posed this question to me: "How can I initiate a conversation with a friend who has recently gained a significant amount of weight?" This individual wants to support their friend but is grappling with how to broach the subject because they don't want to hurt their feelings. I've encountered this delicate issue many times throughout my career, and through my experiences, I've...

A lot of people say they need accountability to exercise. But then when they look for an accountability partner they make one mistake… They choose a partner who is unmotivated which often leads to both of them giving up quickly.  If you want to be successful with accountability, there 4 things to look for…   If you are totally new to an exercise or movement – pay for a skilled professional who has...

Do you ever wonder why some people struggle to stick to their fitness goals? It's often because they skip a crucial step... They forget to set up their own personal motivation toolbox right from the beginning. When obstacles pop up along the way in their fitness journey, they're left empty-handed, unsure of how to handle them which sadly leads to throwing in the towel. Result? They mistakenly labe...

There are a lot of people who quit exercise within 13 days of starting.  There are many reasons why this happens, but one of the main reasons is… They do everything wrong around their planning. They:  ·        Plan to do their exercise when they are tired ·        Don't consider the extra support they will need   ·        Schedule their exercise at times when they know they struggle, for example s...

Are you stressed in your life right now? Or do you find that you struggle when stress overtakes your life?  Lately I've been thinking a lot about this… 'How do I reduce the time I spend in stress when it's overtaking my life?' Through thinking about this question, I've developed a 6 step process you can do in times of stress that will help. The results are huge!!! When I go through this 6 step pro...

Read this statement: 'If you are aiming to improve an area of your life, you want to use your time in the most effective and powerful way.' Do you agree with this statement? I'm pretty sure most of you will.  Unfortunately, a lot of people don't apply it when they are trying to grow. They… Just do what they have always done in the past Put their focus on the wrong things Don't spend time understan...

As someone who helps people achieve fitness goals, there's often a moment I see which leads to people moving backwards in their progress. They have… Started a fitness goal Achieved the goal they desired Experienced amazing physical and mental benefits At this point, if you ask these people if they want to maintain the progress they have made, 100% of them would say 'yes'. But unfortunately, many o...

There are a lot of people out there who want to live a passionate life but for some reason, they aren't. This may be due to a number of reasons such as… Not knowing what they are passionate about Having so many life commitments that they don't have the time or energy They have given up on thinking that a passionate life is possible Are you in this place? If so, would you like to change it? If you...

One of the hardest parts of creating change is taking the hard actions when we feel resistance. We know… What we need to do How we need to do it But the resistance we can sometimes feel stops us from taking action. I think one of the reasons for this is the story we build up in our head. Have you ever… Talked yourself out of the action you know you need to take? Justified why 'now is not the right...

A few years ago I did an interview with one of the greatest triathletes of all time, a guy by the name of Peter Reid. This 3 x world Ironman champion was known to be… An extremely tough athlete Driven to do whatever it took to win Able to endure 'hurt' more than other high-level athletes In this interview, he talked about his driving motivation which was… To prove to his father that he was worth s...

You may have heard David Goggins, the guy is a fitness freak! He… Has been a Navy Seal Has held the world record for pull-ups Is an ultra-marathon runner and ultra-distance cyclist You'd think that someone like me, who absolutely loves fitness, would be inspired by Goggins. But I'm not… The reason is because all I ever hear from David Goggins is about what he has  done. While he's clearly a bloody...

A couple of weeks ago I shared with you how I'm working through a back injury. My main aims during this time are to: Get back to normal in the wisest way possible Minimise the damage that could be done during this time e.g. not putting on unnecessary weight due to unfocused eating. While these are just a couple of my focuses, this time has also reinforced the importance of the self-development wor...

Before I start, I just want to let you know that all of our running groups are starting on the 3rd of July. We have our beginner 5km group, our 10km group, and our winter half marathon group starting. If you are looking to join our team and achieve an amazing running goal, go to www.extramilerunners.co.nz  to find out more. --- A while I ago, I was talking to a recovered alcoholic and they said so...

Unfortunately, I hurt by back last week. It's the kind of the injury that can take quite a bit of time to come right, so I have a journey in front of me. This can be a scary time for someone who loves fitness and has a career in it. Luckily I've learnt how to managed times like these so… I can get back to normal as quickly as possible I can manage the emotional side of dealing with this injury I c...

If you want to grow in an area of your life, one of the best things you can do is…   Consciously put yourself in environments that are designed to help you grow.   Doing this will take you to a place where: ​​​​​​​ You'll progress faster Experience more motivation Get to levels that you can't get to by yourself When choosing these environments there are many things you need to look for but there's...

One of the best ways to make progress is through feedback.   It can be gained through self-assessment or through the use of a mentor or coach.   The problem is, most people don't have a process for getting feedback. This leads to: Making the same mistakes over and over Not feeling they are getting anywhere or making any progress Depleting motivation because they are a bit lost and confused   Recen...

I have an insecurity around my piano playing…   It's that I don't think I will ever be good at playing by ear.   This holds me back from practicing because when I do spend time trying to play by ear my inner voice says…   'You are not good at this so why even try'. This leads to me…   Struggling to stay focused on what I'm trying to practice Telling myself that I can't do it Moving towards quittin...

A lot of us have struggled with our devices. Although there is clearly value in having them, they can also… Be massive time wasters Cause mindless use of our energy Have negative impacts on us in social ways (comparison, misrepresentation, FOMO etc..)  The problem is, we also need some of the tools that come with them. Recently I discovered a massive issue that I have… If I had an important task I...

When we have moments of success we gain a lot. We... Feel good about ourselves Experience the feeling of having a stronger identity Get to have a rewarding experience In these moments of success, we want to experience as many benefits as possible but sometimes we do things that work against us achieving this outcome.   Two of the main ways we do this are: We diminish our success. This is the 'yes,...

Do you have areas in your life where you may limit your experiences because you feel insecure? You might... Sit on the side-line wishing you could participate Resist from trying new things in a particular area of your life Deep down know you want to have experiences but don't allow yourself because of an insecurity If you do, you aren't alone. There's a life that you want to reach for but your ins...