The Dynamic Podcast

Is motivation really the key to achieving your fitness goals? In this episode of The Dynamic Podcast , we dive into one of the biggest misconceptions in health and fitness: the idea that you need to feel motivated to make progress. With winter making it harder to stay active, we share our own experiences of struggling with motivation and explain why discipline, routines, and consistent habits are...

How do you know when it’s time to hire a personal trainer? It’s a question almost everyone asks at some point in their health and fitness journey. In this episode, Brendon and Rianon explore the signs that it might be time to stop trying to do everything on your own and start working with a coach. They discuss accountability, consistency, common mistakes people make before hiring a trainer, and wh...

Most people think training and exercising are the same thing, but they’re actually very different. In this episode of The Dynamic Podcast, we break down the key differences between training and exercising, why so many people struggle to achieve their goals, and how understanding this distinction can completely change the way you approach your health and fitness. We discuss why random workouts ofte...

Everyone is looking for a fix. Some people are chasing weight loss. Others are chasing money, motivation, success, validation, or the next big breakthrough. The question isn’t whether we’re addicted to something. It’s whether the thing we’re chasing is helping us move forward or holding us back. In this episode, we discuss our own experiences as business owners constantly searching for the next wi...

Why did Dynamic Personal Training make the move away from group training? In this episode, we address the elephant in the room and share the story behind one of the biggest changes in our business. We discuss how the gym started, what we learned through years of running group training, and why we believe a more personalised coaching experience is the best way to help people achieve long-term resul...

The carnivore diet has become one of the most controversial and talked-about nutrition trends in the world. Some people claim it has completely transformed their health, helping them lose weight, improve their energy levels, reduce inflammation, and simplify their relationship with food. Others argue that removing entire food groups could create nutritional deficiencies, negatively impact gut heal...

Most people think choosing a gym is easy… until they realise the environment, coach, and culture they picked doesn’t actually suit their life or goals. In this episode, we break down what people should really be looking for when choosing a gym or personal trainer, the biggest mistakes people make when starting their fitness journey, and why consistency has more to do with the right environment tha...

What does it actually take to chase greatness? In this episode, we sit down with Ibby, a 24-year-old boxer who’s been in the sport since he was 14 years old. From years of sacrifice, discipline, setbacks, and obsession with improvement, this conversation dives deep into the mentality required to pursue a goal at the highest level. We talk about the mindset behind boxing, staying locked in when nob...

In this episode, we dive into the reality of bodybuilding prep and ask the question a lot of people think about but rarely ask out loud: is bodybuilding actually achievable for the average person? After completing 16 weeks of strict dieting, structured training and consistent discipline, we break down what really goes into building a bodybuilding physique naturally. From calorie tracking and cardi...

In this episode, we break down Brendon’s full experience preparing for his first powerlifting competition. From training blocks and nutrition to mindset, nerves, fatigue, recovery, and comp day pressure this conversation dives into what it really takes to commit to a performance-based goal. We discuss the lessons strength training teaches outside the gym, balancing life and business while training...

Everyone says your metabolism slows down as you get older… But what if that’s not actually the problem? In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness whether your diet really needs to change with age, or whether it’s your habits that are actually slipping. We talk about: Why people gain weight in their 30s and 40s The role muscle loss plays in how your body looks and feel...

Should you train when you’re sick, sore, or fatigued? In this episode, we break down one of the biggest grey areas in fitness knowing when to push, when to adjust, and when to rest. We discuss training through mild illness, what DOMS actually means, how fatigue affects performance, and why consistency is about making smart decisions rather than going hard every session. If you’ve ever wondered whe...

Creatine is one of the most effective and evidence-backed supplements available, but many people still don’t know what it actually does. In this episode, we unpack the truth about creatine, how it works, who it may help, common myths, and what the latest research says. Chilibeck et al. (2017) Creatine combined with training led to greater muscle and strength gains than training alone. https://pubm...

Most people don’t plateau because their program stopped working… they plateau because something changed mentally. In this episode, we unpack the real reason progress stalls...mental blocks. Whether it’s losing motivation, overthinking every decision, or falling in and out of routine, we break down what actually causes plateaus and how to move through them. We share real client experiences, common...

In today’s world, staying healthy as a woman isn’t just about eating less or chasing a number on the scale but that’s exactly what most are still being told to do. In this episode, we sit down with Sandra Younes, owner of Formation Fitness Sydney, to unpack what women actually need to focus on if they want to feel strong, confident, and in control of their health. Sandra shares her journey from ru...

Peptides are becoming one of the most talked-about topics in the fitness industry right now. From fat loss to recovery and performance, they’re often positioned as the next level of optimisation… but are they actually necessary, or just another distraction from the basics? In this episode, we sit down with our coach Sebastian to break down what peptides really are, how they work in the body, and t...

You can lose weight and still not look or feel the way you want. In this episode, we break down the difference between fat loss and weight loss, and why focusing only on the scale can lead to frustration. We talk through what’s actually happening inside your body, the common mistakes people make, and how to shift your approach towards results that last. If you’ve been putting in the effort but not...

In this episode we answer a question our clients ask us all the time: how did you get into personal training? Everyone in the fitness industry has a different story about how they started, and in this conversation we open up about ours. We talk about the early days of mobile coaching, the challenges of building a business in the fitness industry and the path that eventually led us to opening our o...

Pregnancy can feel confusing when it comes to training. One minute you’re told to keep moving, the next you’re told to be careful with everything. In this episode, we break down what we’ve learned from coaching clients through pregnancy and supporting them through training safely and confidently. We talk about how exercise can change across each trimester, what movements are worth modifying, and w...

Does a calorie deficit work the same way for men and women? In this episode, we unpack the real physiological differences between male and female fat loss and explain why two people eating similar calories can experience completely different results. We explore the impact of muscle mass, hormonal fluctuations, menstrual cycles, and overall lifestyle stress on how a calorie deficit plays out. If yo...

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Chimirri , owner of Fitness Cartel Kippa-Ring and founder of Kode Finance , to unpack what mindset really looks like when life gets heavy. We dive into the mental resilience required to grow a business, why training becomes more about structure than aesthetics, and how discipline in the gym often mirrors discipline in leadership and decision making. Anthon...

Carbohydrates have been blamed for everything from weight gain to low energy to poor health. But are carbs actually the problem...or is it how they’re misunderstood and misused? In this episode, we break down what carbohydrates actually do in the body, why so many people fear them, how diet culture and oversimplified advice have created confusion, when carbs support training, recovery, and daily e...

Why do so many people hesitate when they know something needs to change? In this episode, we break down the real reasons people hold back from trying something new. Whether it’s starting training, committing to their health, changing routines, or backing themselves in life, hesitation shows up more often than people like to admit. After more than a decade in the personal training industry, we’ve s...

This episode marks a turning point. Over the years, we’ve had countless conversations around business, growth, and entrepreneurship. But as we’ve evolved, so has the real heart of what we do. This podcast is now about health, fitness, lifestyle, self-development , and the real journey of being coaches for over a decade. We dive into why we’re shifting away from business-heavy conversations and bac...

Marketing can accelerate your business or quietly drain it if you’re not careful. In this episode, we break down what we’ve learned from three years of real-world marketing, including the wins, the losses, and the decisions we would never make again. We talk about why marketing often fails in the early stages, the difference between visibility and real growth, and why spending money without clarit...