The Daily Standard with Joff Bunt

My wife Grace and I have been vegetarian for just over a year now. Considering meat was such a big part of our lives for over 29 years we honestly don't miss it.  I get asked a lot of questions when I tell someone I am vegetarian because of my job as a health and fitness coach, and when discussing this the other day, we realised Grace too, was getting similar reactions, so we wanted to put ou...

As a coach dealing with predominantly females I am must admit I do not know enough about pre and postnatal fitness and the menstrual cycle which is why I wanted to speak with Rhian to help with some basic education around the area and thought I would share our conversation with you. Rhian is a health and fitness coach and tutor based in Dubai who specialises in pre and postnatal fitness. In this e...

In this episode, I spoke to Hollie Murphy who is behind Heroes of Hope a non-profit organisation for people of determination in the UAE. Hollie is a truly inspiring and listening to the story behind heroes of hope was seriously refreshing particularly in a time when many people are facing a very superficial barrier to exercise with regards to social isolation and lockdown. Hollie's passion re...

Episode #40 required a special guest and I somehow managed to get Plymouth Argyle legend David Norris to come on the podcast and talk about his transition from professional football to a personal trainer. I dropped him a message on Instagram after following him for the past year In hope of him having a bit of extra time to spare with the current lockdown happening. As a big football fan myself thi...

Regardless of the current situation, having more time at home has definitely been nice at times. More time to focus on building good daily habits like cooking, cleaning, stretching and exercising has been a game-changer but having the extra time to open the fridge 127 times a day is not helping with my personal nutrition demands. Not even kidding about the 127 times either! I am sure I am not the...

I honestly learnt so much myself in this podcast with Keith and I am almost certain you will too. What was great about this chat was not just the level of detail he went into in regards to pain and the pathology both physical and mental but also the practical examples and tips he was able to share. Having pain and being injured is actually very different and Keith explained the key factors to cons...

Having been someone that has never really struggled with sleep, at least in my adult years, the thought of not being able to sleep isn't something I have ever thought much about.  However from knowing people (my wife being one of them) who do struggle to sleep I can see how it becomes a real burden and strain on daily life and activities. Sleep isn't a problem until it becomes a problem...

If you are not following Perfiit training on Instagram already then now is as good of a time as ever. This is Kori's second time on the show and as I mentioned in the first episode his training structure, exercise selection and functional movement patterns he uses for himself and his clients are awesome. Every time I see his story I come away with another new exercise to try, that is built on...

Now, this episode is up there with one of my favourites so far! The reason I liked it so much is because of how much I learnt and how much knowledge I gained from it personally. Ross is not just working with his own personal clients, he is also spending a huge amount of time coaching other coaches and is very popular in the fitness education world which goes to show the level he is at. If you are...

You will not be motivated to exercise 100% of the time (even champions have dips in motivation) which is why it is super important to set up your surroundings to keep you accountable. You should be exercising regularly almost every day, I know it, and you certainly know it but for many, this habit seems impossible to keep consistent. One of the best ways to keep yourself accountable is to find a c...

I'm sure with the current situation and the quarantine time around COVID 19 you are probably missing the gym and your regular exercise routine more than ever.  I won't try to sugar coat it, working out at home sucks compared to going to a gym or class with your friend's gym buddies. Exercising is so much more than just getting a sweat on, it's about being part of a community of...

This episode seems very appropriate at a time when our regular health and fitness routines have been put out of line and we are having to adjust and overcome barriers to make sure we progress or more importantly maintain our health.  Gyms, parks and other fitness facilities are closed in the UAE and across many parts of the globe because of Covid 19, but does that mean we should sit back and relax...

In this episode, I chatted to Kori who is the founder and master trainer of Perfiit Training in Dubai. I have been following his content for the past few months now and his training method and exercise selection is awesome, so I had to reach out to him and chat more. We shared our thoughts and ideas around the benefits of strength training and other areas of fitness versus the most common type of...

Episode #30 isn't necessarily a milestone but it was an absolute privilege to have probably my biggest guest on the show so far, professional boxer Bard Pauls on to talk about all things health and fitness. I have known Brad for many years now as we are both from Newquay, Cornwall and I have been lucky enough to watch his journey as an amateur boxer right up to a professional with a record of...

Absolutely loved chatting to Mark about all things mental health! A subject that is gaining more awareness but it is still something that many people struggle with. We both believe that exercise has a huge benefit when dealing with mental health and it is great to listen to Mark's story. Mark is the owner of CrossFit Infected in Northern Ireland and host of the Mark Toner podcast. He has been...

This episode was easy for me to do myself as I have a lot of experience in this field.  Having always been into sports and competing I have always naturally burned a lot of calories through exercise, meaning that in regards to putting on weight nutrition was never that much of an issue for me.  Since being injured and dare I say it getting older I have definitely learnt from experience and realise...

I went to pay Georgie a visit to discuss managing exercise and nutrition around Christmas time. It seems myself shared the same views on both of these which was, just relax! It’s a time to enjoy with friends and family and stressing about making any aesthetic or performance changes in this month is probably not a great idea. Saying that though you can still be mindful about how you spend the festi...

It was an absolute pleasure having Maria on the show to talk about constantly varied fitness and how to make exercise more exciting. If you are someone who finds exercise a chore then it may be because you have not found the exercise program, group or environment that is a good fit for you. There are so many options, so you should really take the time to go and explore.  In this episode, we explor...

They're so many training programs, classes and gyms to choose from but more often than not the barrier to exercise isn't to do with lack of facilities, it's more to do with not knowing what to do and how to do it.  As always I believe any movement is better than no movement at all so even if you take 30 minutes of your day to jump on a X-trainer or go for a swim it's better tha...

The myth about not eating enough being the reason that someone struggles to lose weight has been circulating for years. This came from the same myth that 'starvation mode' was spoken about. I talk in more depth with transformation specialist and very good friend Micky Burns on why these myths are simply not true and why they can be extremely misleading. Micky is currently coaching full t...

Great episode with James Bedford who is the director of sport at Kings Al Barsha school in Dubai.  I wanted to dig a little bit deeper into the sport, physical education and exercise in schools and what is being done to promote more physical activity and a healthier lifestyle.  James talks about some of the important factors that need to be considered for children and teenagers when providing spor...

Having suffered from an injury myself for such a long time it was great to hear from John Mills other approaches to recovery and getting back to full fitness other than the practical treatment. I must admit I was always a little bit sceptical with this area of potentially healing yourself but John made some very good points that really opened my eyes particularly as he was able to back it up with...

The first podcast I did with Georgie on emotional eating and dealing with cravings was very popular, which is why I invited her back to share her thoughts on something I feel is a huge problem in the fitness world which is 'crash diets'. We have very similar beliefs on this subject however Georgie is not afraid to get into the real nitty-gritty of crash diets and tells us what is really...

Great episode with Andy Harper from Iconic fitness. I have been meeting up and sharing ideas with Andy for almost 5 years now and after speaking with him I always feel super motivated.  Andy understands the general population and what they really want. Yes, we want to improve our overall health, fitness, confidence and the way we look but we are not always willing to make the sacrifices laid out b...

In this episode, I discuss with Charlotte her full wellness approach to health integrating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies and why it's so important not to neglect or focus too much on any one area. Charlotte started the podcast off with a bang and really nailed on the head the mistake many people are making when working towards a health and fitness goal so listen to find...