The Chris Knott Podcast

I answer 3 questions that I was asked about programme design 1. What reps, sets and reps in reserve would you use with a client? 2. Which exercises would you start off with in a programme? 3. Are there any exercises you would avoid at the start of a programme?

I ask 3 key questions about your own PT career and how to know you’re on the right track

I go through the details of the APX coaching certification and how it can benefit you and your business.  For further information about the APX certification please click the link below https://www.apxeducation.co.uk/APX2026

Being a Personal Trainer doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Done properly, being a PT requires having a very broad knowledge of anatomy and nutrition, being personable and empathetic, plus enough authority to obtain results.  This is not an easy task! In episode #232 I discuss why being a PT is so challenging and what you can do to directly improve your services and feel better about what you do...

I discuss my top 3 recommendations for anyone who works as a soft tissue therapist. This covers the best ways to truly understand what is going on with your patient and how to help them make a full recovery from their injury. 

I discuss some recent findings from a study looking in to Tibialis Anterior activity during long distance running ( https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254621000235 ) I then explain how you can apply this to your own training in or to prevent yourself from suffering lower limb injuries.  The accompanying Instagram post can be found posted on Monday 22nd September 2025.

I’m joined by men’s health expert Dom Wenner to discuss the best ways to maximise your hormone levels once you’re over the age of 35

I’m joined by awesome Sports Performance coach Bryan Meyer to discuss his experience in training clients ranging from everyday “Corporate Athletes” to NBA Hall of Fame Star Dwight Howard.  In this episode you’ll gain an insight into how to deal with common client issues and injuries and how that ties in with athletic development. 

Bonn and I discuss what to do if you’d like to get in to sprint training. We go through the biggest mistakes we made at the start, why sprinting needs to be something you build towards and don’t just do straight away and what equipment you need if you’d like to take it seriously. 

I am joined by functional neurologist Martin Fenn to discuss how the brain effects our perceptions of pain and ways in which we can maximise brain health in order to reduce pain. 

I am joined by world leading Scoliosis specialist Ed Paget to discuss his methodology when it comes to treating back pain. *** Ed takes me through his origins story and how he was one of the first practitioners to pioneer Osteopathy in Canada. He explains how he built his practice and what foundations enabled him to grow. *** Ed also talks me through his speciality of back pain. He goes through hi...

In the third instalment of the Self Development series I discuss mental blocks and what we can do to overcome them. *** I go through questions you can ask yourself to help you overcome whatever obstacles you’ve been facing. This is an interactive podcast where you’ll need to annotate your thoughts after each question. 

Steve and I discuss current dietary fads such as blood glucose monitoring, fasting and Keto diets. We explore which ones are the most effective, how valid they are and how to apply them correctly.

Episode #222 - An Introduction to Osteoarthritis *** Recording this one was a real privilege. I’d like to introduce you to a lady by the name of Debra Bakowska. Debra is a Doctor of Osteopathy and had a Masters in Physiotherapy. She was my main tutor during my Osteopathy degree and I owe a lot of my concepts and treatment methods to her. *** To say Debra has a wealth of knowledge would be an under...

In the second instalment of the Self Development Podcast Series I discuss why it’s so important to have a vision of where you want to go and who you want to be. *** This episode includes an interactive element where you can do a “self assessment” on how clear you are with your vision and how you can work on it on a daily basis

In this episode, Geoff and I discuss his new book “From Fear Of Failure To Flying High”; his story of how he overcame his fear of failure to achieving success. This is a great episode for anyone looking to improve their business and finances. 

Part 1 of the Self Development Series: Perception *** I discuss where our perceptions come from and how we can shape them through careful analysis of the content we consume

I'm joined by Osteopath Will Bosson to discuss the myths behind stretching and what you can do to improve your mobility 

I go through my top 3 tips for helping clients feel muscles more effectively, enhance movement and get the most out of their training sessions.

I discuss the lung meridian according to TCM and how it affects training the shoulders

I discuss my thoughts on how we can improve the health and fitness industry in order to help our clients and patients as much as possible. 

Bonn and I play question roulette with 2 questions being about how to improve training for function and martial arts and 2 questions being ones we've never seen before. 

Don takes me through how and why you should be tracking your HRV and how to apply the data to your own training and recovery programme

I discuss the mechanics of a barbell glute bridge and the effects it has on the body. I also discuss factors that need to be considered for post natal training and Bikini athlete exercise selection

Jay talks me through his latest prep and the difficulties he faced in the run up to it. We discuss how he overcame the problems he faced and how he used his setbacks as motivation to work harder.