The Chris Knott Podcast

I talk to Stan about his concept "The Vertical Diet", a system for eating that is getting incredible results world wide with an array of different athletes. We cover the most common issues people face with the digestive system and how they can improve it. Stan also takes me through some business advice and what he's learnt over the years that enabled him to build several extremely s...

I can through my experience as a personal trainer over the past 9 years and what I've learnt about business. I discuss what you can realistically expect to earn, what's important in building a client base and how much the industry has changed over the passed 5 years.

Steve and I chat about how bacterial infections can be identified and treated, the gut-brain axis and the methodology behind functional medicine.

My take on Intermittent Fasting

I chat with former WWE wrestler Rob Terry about his journey to becoming the Natural Mr Olympia. We discuss how he got in to bodybuilding, his training split, what he eats and the mistakes he made throughout his lifting career. We also discuss about why it's so important to be a natural lifter, why he's chosen to stay natural and the common questions he gets asked.

Akash takes me through his principles for programme design and what has helped him develop his physique. We also discuss how he got in to writing for T-Nation and his aspirations for his business RNT Fitness.

My thoughts on life

Adam talks me through his Empow(her) programme. A bespoke 8 week programme specifically for women looking to improve strength and confidence through weight training and nutrition. We chat about how the programme came about, what it specifically provides and what there is to gain by doing it.

Andy takes me through how he set his own training facility "The Strength Factory" in Warrington. We discuss his journey from working in commercial gyms and how he saved up to eventually setting up on his own. As well as this, Andy and I chat about strength training, periodisation and how he prepared himself for meets.

I chat to the Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb about how he peaks for powerlifting meets, how he developed his Strength Systems seminar and what he did to build Thor's incredible static strength. We discuss what changes and approaches he had in taking Thor from a raw strongman talent to one of the strongest athletes ever.

Adam and I discuss what it takes to become an integral online trainer and how to develop your brand presence. He talks me through the lessons he's learned that have enabled him to go from gym floor PT to now working the hours he wants and whilst building his own body transformation business.

Dr Ishrat Hussain talks me through his research in to how inflammatory markers directly affect depression and mental health

PICP Level 5 coach Andrzej Wodyn takes me through his thoughts about optimal arousal for training, how your neurotransmitters impact performance and how important being correctly aligned is for strength training. Andrzej is an incredibly strong and knowledgeable coach and talks about his journey growing up in Poland to where he is now.

Steve is a gut health and functional medicine specialist based in London. I first attended one of his lectures 3 years ago and have since worked closely with him with my own nutrition and client's as well. In this podcast we discuss the foundations of health for the gut and why looking after your digestion is so important.

Geoff is a successful property developer and business man in a variety of fields. In this podcast, he talks me through how he manages his day to ensure he maximises his productivity and gets what he needs doing done. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to boost their business and develop both their financial and business port folio.

Dave Tate takes me through everything he knows about business; what mistakes he's made, what he's learned and what he'd do differently. We also discuss the concept of auto-regulation and how adjusting your intensities and volume is a necessity to consistent progress in the weights room.

I go through how I design my clients nutritional programmes and how I calculate their macronutrients and calories. I also talk about what is the most important thing to pay attention to and what not focus on when looking to get lean.

Mad scientist David O'Brien takes me through everything you need to know about blood work and health markers. David explains how you must treat the body in a holistic way and consider all aspects of physiology such as the endocrine system, digestive health and stress management.

Strong First director Brett Jones take me through the fundamentals of kettlebell training and why it is so effective. We also discuss movement and screening patterns and how to optimise technique when lifting

I chat to Stephen about how he became a world class powerlifter as well as social media phenomenon. He gives me an insight in to how he prepared his mindset for success, what he thinks of the world and how he deals with bouts of anxiety.

Reactive Training Systems creator Mike Tuchscherer talks me through his concept of auto regulation. This is a system by which you judge what weight to lift by perceived exertion and not what you have to do on the day. This innovative method helps prevent injury, burn out and allows for a more accommodating training approach.

Libby and I discuss the prevalence of female influences in the fitness industry. We chat about whether women are taken seriously or whether they are overly sexualised through social media. We also delve in to common mistakes women make when training and how their hormones impact their diet and fitness regime.

Christian takes me through his latest research in to neurological typing and how it impacts your selection of diet, training and recovery strategies. In this podcast you'll learn how to maximise your regime by considering your own unique personality traits.

I chat to Paul about Ketosis and Ketone supplementation. He takes me through the mechanisms and why it can be so effective. Paul and I also talk about anxiety and depression and how it impacts all of us, how to deal with it and what it means to be masculine.

Calum talks me through how to use biofeedback to enhance recovery for maximum muscle growth. We discuss HRV, monitoring blood glucose levels and sleep hygiene.