The CBM effect

Join me in todays episode where I am with my client Emma talking all about her journey.  We discuss training, eating, putting on weight and the mentality around it all. We discuss future plans and how we are going to work toward that. A must listen for any female out there who wishes to build muscle and get stronger. Hope you enjoy!

Join me in todays episode where I have my good friend Daniel with me to discuss his transition from crossfit to bodybuilding.  He has given me the reigns to coach him for a photoshoot, we discuss the journey, the changes and what to expect going forward. Hope you enjoy!

In todays episode I cover shoots 101- what you need to consider before committing to one, how to plan the different stages, what to expect within the diet and some of the important variables around the shoot itself. Hope you enjoy!

Join me in todays episode where I delve into the different variables needed to optimise your programming if physique development is your goal. I tackle rep ranges, total volume/distribution/frequency and overall exercise selection.  Hope you enjoy 

In this episode I breakdown the week after the end of my contest prep diet, this is a crucial time to manage as the body is so sensitive to fat gain and is something I have messed up before.  I walk you through the key things I utilised this week and how my thoughts and actions changed pre finishing to going through the week. I hope there is some value in here for you and brings an awareness to a...

In todays episode I breakdown some key concepts that have taken a long time to truly click with me- we go into things like minimal effective dose of progression, hard training, active range and I generally show you how you can avoid making mistakes I have made in the past. If you are serious about training this is a must listen for maximal progress.

In todays episode I discuss the concept of dieting and why it may not be the best time for an individual to go into one, I discuss reasonings including dietary history, dietary adherence and current set point.  I also show you how you could improve these and map out a year plus journey to get to where you want to be if you invest in the big picture. Enjoy!

In todays episode I break down the idea of 'getting shredded', everybody wants those summer shredz so I break down just how much work can be involved, just how hard it can get and how much it involves.  An incredibly hard journey but also one of the most rewarding things you'll do, not for the faint of hearted but also one a lot of growth will come from.  Any questions please ask an...

In todays episode I delve into why it is so important to have routine, the benefits of having structure to your day and week and why you will be able to see so much better progress with this.  A very important aspect of the journey that I cannot stress enough to get on top of. Enjoy!

In todays episode I break down just how many different factors there are to consider when it comes to nailing your training in the most efficient way to maximise your ability to build muscle. Most nutritional concepts are quite straightforward it is usually your own habits/lack of planning that makes this hard. Training, however, is a lot different and there is a lot more thought process that goes...

In todays episode I break down how to create a plan that will allow you to structure your meals in both a workout day and non workout day. I explain the role of the 3 main macros within the structure, how to place them and how to utilise them around the workout window.  I hope this breaks down a topic that many will find useful and allow you to execute this on your own. Enjoy!

Today I am joined by another thriving client within CBM- Chris. The Chris you see today is vastly improved from the Chris a year ago, we have made some amazing improvements to his body composition and mindset. Having been on his own journey for a long time we look at what has made things click this time and why he has made such improvements and how he is in the best shape of his life at 33. Hope y...

In todays episode I am joined by CBM member Chloe who has made some incredible progress this year.  She has been on her own journey for years but has always struggled with body image and her relationship with food and exercise.  This year, however, things have really clicked for her and she has been able to massively improve all of the above. We explore exactly how she has managed that here. Some...

Today I am joined by James, we have two different approaches to training- both of which has yielded great return for us.  We explore both methods, go back and forth with how we work but the main take away is this- there is more than one way to skin a cat.  It comes down to enjoyment and adherence.  We discuss a number of factors regarding training as well as going into detail with things like reco...

Today I take a series of non-scripted mini topics and talk about some of the things you should be thinking about as you close out 2021 and look towards 2022, some real mindset nuggets in here and hopefully a thought provoking 'What's to come and what's to come after that' podcast for you. Let me know how you enjoy this structure :)

In todays episode I speak about an assortment of topics, I discuss how I fell out of routine last month and how I got back into it, why you need to focus less on the quantity of what you are doing and more on the quality plus a couple of little informative rants. Enjoy!

In today's episode I am joined by Team CBM's own Thomas Crawford and we discuss a his journey and how he has managed to keep a positive mindset, overcome any doubts/negative feelings and keep pushing on. Full of important take homes and key points, this is one not to be missed! Hope you enjoy IG- @liam_macadie_cbm @tomtomlifts

Todays episode I am joined by up and coming coach Ross Cameron, known as Rfitphysique, who has been on his own journey for a long time as well. A lot of take homes and value in this episode we break down some of the following: - lessons and mistakes learned by us and clients - support network  - increasing confidence  - the importance of training smartly - how to maximise your coaching as the clie...

In todays episode I break down a range of small topics within a large one - nutrition.  There is a ton of takeaways in here regarding calories, structures, mindset, supplements, lifestyle, food quality and much more.  Hope you enjoy this one!

Today I am joined by my business partner and good friend Anas, the purpose of this episode is to give you inspiration and to show you that anything is possible if you can remove the limitations from your mindset. Be it fitness or life, he is truly someone who has came from nothing to having an incredibly successful life.  I hope this can give you some valuable take homes and of course we speak a l...

In todays episode I break down the 3 most underlooked and underrated aspects of progress: sleep, stress and digestion. I break down how they are linked, how much they can affect you and how to improve them. Hope this helps!

In todays episode I break down the factors to look out for regarding progress around training and building muscle.  I explain the difference between needing time off from training and needing to manage your recovery better,  and how to have a structured deload.  In regards to calories I break down how to push your calories up to gain muscle, when it's time to pull back and what to look out fo...

In todays episode I am joined by my first guest on the podcast: Team CBMs own Lesley who has been coaching with me for the last 18 months. Having previously tried slimming world and converted over we discuss the journey and how much more progression and enjoyment she has been able to have since making the change. We delve into topics like scale weight, change in nutritional behaviours and developi...

In this episode I break down how the menstrual cycle works and the impact it can have on the body and progress including things like: scale weight, body composition, strength, digestion, hunger and body temperature. All these things are completely normal and can help mitigate stress by knowing its not anything you are doing wrong but simply where you are at within the cycle. Whether you are a fema...