The Chris Knott Podcast

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.

Kyle and I discuss previous mistakes we've made whilst training and dieting. We chat about what we'd wish we'd known back when we started lifting and how it's impacted the way we think about training today. Kyle also takes me through his screening process for clients and why he believes ingraining proper movement patterns is so important.

Akash and I discuss our experiences with intermittent fasting; how we've used it, when to apply it, what it's useful for and how to maximise it. This is less science and more the practical application on how to use a tool which can be quite effective for productivity and fat loss if used correctly.

Perry and I discuss what they most common causes of pain are in the general population. He takes me through how he diagnoses pain, where he believe the pain may be coming from and movements that are essential for lifelong pain free movement.

In the second part of our interview, Eugene and I go in depth in to the biomechanics of the whole body. We discuss the importance of alignment in the feet and neck, how important correct breathing is to our body and much more.

The initial idea with this podcast was to discuss the mechanics of the shoulder, elbow and wrist. However seeing the Michael is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to human movement, this interview evolved in to me picking Michaels brain about assessment methods and working with the general population. This is a very thought provoking conversation and gives a brilliant insight in to how you can im...

In the first instalment of this two part series Eugene and I discuss the biomechanics of the feet, why it is so important and how our lifestyles impact our movement quality and joint health. First Eugene explains how he developed his biomechanical theories and why these foundations are essential for long term health. He also gives some awesome advice about how you can improve the mechanics in your...

I had the honour of interviewing legend in the strength training world, Dr Stuart McGill. We had an extensive chat about how he diagnoses lower back issues, his corrective strategies, the unanimous issues people suffering with lower back pain have, why mustn't just train muscles and why modified strongman training is one of the best modalities you can use for rehab.

This is my take on higher learning and what our brains are actually capable of doing. I personally believe that anyone can be super smart if they put the hard work in. In this podcast, I explain where these beliefs have come from and how you can apply methods that will enable you to do the same.

Grace and I discuss her anecdotal experience in training female clients and herself around their period. We chat about what adjustments you should make to your training, what exercises to focus on and the biggest difference between men and women. This is a more realistic Lehmen's approach to training and nutritional changes based on how your hormones fluctuate during the month.

Dr Kristi and I discuss everything female hormones related. She takes me through what she considers is the most important factor for women for losing fat, how to regulate hormones and what may be causing PMS symptoms. Kristi also explains the function of the Thyroid system and why digestive health is so important for women.

I talk about my experiences with feeling insecure, depressed and anxious. I wanted to share my story so that people understand that it's perfectly ok to feel insecure, depressed and anxious and how I personally was able to deal with the issues.

Keris is the co-founder of Fitter Foods, a company designed to educate and empower people about the importance of nutrition for overall health and well being. Keris and I discuss the concept of naturopathy and how digestion impacts factors such as hormones, mood, skin and energy levels. We also talk about the effects of the contraceptive pill and why it can cause havoc with women's hormones.

I discuss what I will be doing with my clients throughout Ramadan in regards to diet and training. I give an overview of how fasting can be beneficial and what to do to maximise it to improve your health.