The Coach Mark Carroll Podcast

In this episode I address a statement that I heard recently, saying that calorie counting is stupid. I discuss why this is false and go over the following key points: - What's involved with calorie counting and why it's important - Why knowing how much you're eating can help you get results - How tracking can help you reach your dieting or muscle building goals - Why simply 'eating clean' isn't su...

In this episode, I have with me a special guest - Jenna Davies marketing specialist and founder of Big Uppetite. Jenna and I discuss about business, personal branding and content marketing. Understand how Jenna recognized content creation and marketing as a powerful tool to attract clients. Learn about the importance of maintaining a strong presence through content and focusing on a specific niche...

There's a topic I keep seeing in my DMs lately stressing people out. Comparing your dieting calories or build calories to other people's. I get a lot of questions like "Why can this person lose weight on more calories than me, it's not fair?" In this I episode I address why you shouldn't compare your calories and macros to a fitness influencer or an advanced person on the internet and discuss: - E...

Famous people nowadays tend to voice their opinion on certain aspects of life. However, many talk about something that is so far from their level of expertise. In this episode, I will explore the term “biohacking” and how some wealthy and famous people use it to present nutrition strategies involving unscientific approaches. Learn to be cautious of fitness influencers on social media and constantl...

In this episode, I am joined by Daine McDonald, founder of Clean Health Fitness Institute a major fitness organization in Australia. Daine and I talk about our experience as personal trainers and the evolution of the fitness industry.  We also dive into the challenges and changes of the fitness industry over the years and how Daine’s mindset and determination played a crucial role in his succ...

The scale impacts people negatively at times and is sometimes used to over validate our results I have found. It’s not something that should make or break how you feel. There’s no magic number that increases your confidence and self esteem. In fact, over time you may find that the scale goes up but you have a better body composition (leaner, more muscle). In this episode, I share my top tips for s...

Today, I am celebrating a milestone with you guys - a whopping 400,000 followers on my Instagram! These numbers don’t mean that much but are symbols of my dedication and consistency over time. With that, in this episode, I’ll share with you 3 things that I learned on my social media journey. Connect with Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll TikTok: @coachmarkcarroll_ Facebook: @markcarrollpt...

In this episode, I am with Jack Hallows, one of my long-term clients who is now an excellent personal trainer! We talk about Jack's amazing story of how he started coaching and how he upskilled along the way. Learn why everyone should have a coach at least once in your fitness journey! Connect with Jack Hallows Instagram: @jackhallowsfitness Connect with Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll...

Hunger can be a challenging aspect of any dieting phase, but guess what? It's perfectly normal! I am here to support your goals of wanting to make positive changes in your life! We all know how tough it is to make good decisions when hunger strikes, but I'll help you with the right tools to combat those cravings and stay focused on your fat loss goals. Connect with Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachm...

In this mini-series with Lauren Simpson, we talk about one of the most highly requested topics by our audiences: building an online fitness business. Lauren and I discuss: What worked for us The challenges we faced What we learned from our challenges With the fitness industry becoming increasingly saturated, we share some strategies and personal stories behind our business journeys that can help y...

What's the best exercise for the glutes? Should you squat or hip thrust? In this episode, Mark is joined by his brother Glen Carroll, to discuss the recent study on squats vs hip thrusts for glute hypertrophy. They break down the key findings in the study, discuss the considerations and limitations, and explain how you can apply it to your training and your clients. - Overview of the par...

In today's raw and honest episode, I share my current struggles in the fitness content creation world. Social media algorithms have hindered reach to my audiences, especially my posts featuring fitness-related content with women. Despite these challenges, I am thankful to my loyal listeners and supporters.  This episode provides a glimpse of my challenges as a content creator and the emo...

In today's episode, I'll shift gears and discuss something different from my usual focus on training and nutrition. I'll explore the topic of mindset, specifically Infinite and Finite Goals, and how these relate to our health and fitness journey. Learn how you can shift your perspective to achieve long-term success in your fitness journey. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarr...

Today's episode focuses on a muscle group that often doesn't get the attention it deserves: HAMSTRINGS! I'll share with you all you need to know about hamstrings and how you can train and improve them. Learn what exercises are perfect to target your hamstrings that fit your fitness routine. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll TikTok: @coachmarkcarroll_ Facebook: @markcarr...

Today's episode is on eating in a calorie surplus to optimise the process of building muscle mass. We'll cover a number of topics on building, including: - Should you be doing an aggressive calorie surplus? - How much weight should you be looking to put on per week in a build? - Who should be doing a more conservative or a more aggressive calorie surplus? - Is an aggressive approach superior to a...

Everything you need to know about protein in order to achieve your goals! In this episode, you'll learn more about protein requirements than most nutrition courses out there. I also give you the exact process that I use to set protein for my clients. - Why do we need protein? - How much protein should you be having? - How to set protein targets based on your body and goal (build/cut) - When to hav...

Good things really do take time, don't they? In today's special episode, we are taking a break from the usual fitness topics and will move to something a bit more personal and fun. Lauren Simpson and I talk about our engagement and relationship. We'll share stories and memories about our journey in life together and how I finally got down on one knee and popped the special question! Connect with L...

The final episode in my Fat Loss Mistakes Mini Series focuses on why not trying to break through a fat loss plateau is a mistake. Learn how to frame your mindset and what to do when your results slow down, as I discuss the following: - What is a fat loss plateau? - What to do when weight loss slows down - How to make changes before plateaus occur - What to do before you make any changes - Why your...

Day 6 of our Fat Loss Mistakes Mini Series is on doing cardio only while dieting. In this episode, I talk about the importance of not getting away from the weights training that built your physique and shape. Listen to learn about: - The role of cardio in a fat loss phase - Calorie expenditure of weights vs cardio - Weight loss vs fat loss - Maintaining muscle mass and strength while dieting - Whe...

For our Fat Loss Mistakes Day 5 Mini Series, I'll talk about not setting goals during your fat loss journey. When it comes to setting goals for fat loss, the key is to ask yourself "when" and "how much?"  Today, I'll talk more about the power of specific and measurable objectives to help you stay focused and motivated. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll TikTok: @coa...

Our Fat Loss Mistakes Mini Series Day 4 talks about the complete opposite of yesterday's episode - going too aggressive on your calorie deficit. Are you wondering why would I talk about two opposing approaches back-to-back? Well, I'll dive into the potential challenges of this approach and how it can help you with cutting. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll TikTok: @coac...

Our Fat Loss Mistakes mini series Day 3 looks at the issue of going too conservative with your calories in a cut. How do you know if you've created enough of a calorie deficit? I go over creating a big enough deficit to elicit fat loss and explain how I like to set calories for my clients. Want to learn your maintenance calories? Use my TDEE calculator at https://coachmarkcarroll.com/tdee-signup/...

Our fat loss mistakes journey continues with mistake #2: switching your training to high reps only when doing a cut. A big mistake people make is thinking high reps should mean fat loss and low reps means building muscle. Learn the truth about training during a fat loss phase and how to frame your mindset towards lifting weights while dieting. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmark...

Are you actually in a calorie deficit? This may seem obvious and simple to a lot of you, but it is the #1 thing holding people back from losing body fat. So often people get frustrated when they don't lose weight, but there's a simple solution! Listen to the first episode in the mini series on Fat Loss Mistakes to learn about the most important factor to fat loss success. Connect with Coach Mark C...

In this episode, Mark discusses a common dilemma faced by mostly everyone who has established healthy eating routines - sticking to nutritional plans during holidays. Mark shares his personal experiences and some practical thoughts to help you navigate through your eating habits on a holiday. Connect with Coach Mark Carroll: Instagram: @coachmarkcarroll TikTok: @coachmarkcarroll_ Facebook: @markca...