The Fitness Rants Podcast

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we break down one of the most important questions in coaching, yet one that's rarely answered properly: Are you actually coachable? This isn't just a question for clients. It's something every coach should be assessing before they even start working with someone. Because the reality is, results don't come down to the "perfect plan"… they come down to t...

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, I sit down with Will Blackshaw to break down a topic that's quietly becoming more relevant by the day: Is personal training becoming a lost art? We dig into the reality of coaching standards inside the fitness industry, from commercial gyms with little accountability to high-performance environments that demand results. I share my perspective on why ma...

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we unpack a question that has divided opinions across the fitness industry: Is your body your business card? Our answer is not a lazy yes-or-no. It depends on the type of coach you are, the space you work in, and what standard you believe a fitness professional should hold themselves to. We break down why this question hits differently for body composi...

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we share something far more personal than usual. We talk openly about why 2025 was one of the hardest years we have had in a long time, how a major investment situation blindsided us, and the emotional, financial, and mental toll it took. We get into how we started investing while living in Dubai, why we felt the need to build long-term security outsid...

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we dive deep into the reality of meal prep, not the Instagram version, but the sustainable, real-world version that actually works long term. We've both been meal prepping consistently for over 15 years. Not because we're obsessive, and not because we always feel like it, but because we understand the payoff. What we see time and time again with client...

Strength training isn't just about aesthetics; it's about staying capable, resilient, and independent as you age. In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we break down why you should lift like your life depends on it... because your quality of life genuinely does. We dive into the real-world impact of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), why so many people avoid lifting weights in the first...

In this guest episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, Ross sits down with Rachel Godfrey to discuss her evolution from Athletic Fox to Onyx Performance, and everything in between — from the skill of lifting to high-performer mindset coaching. Some of the topics we covered during the episode: 🟡 Coaching women through identity shifts 🟡 The pitfalls of Instagram fitness trends 🟡 How to scale impact...

In this episode of the Fitness Rants Podcast, I sat down with long-time friend and a pioneer of natural bodybuilding here in the UAE, Charles Barclay. We unpack the evolution of the WNBF UAE, the truth behind drug testing in physique sports, and the ever-heated Natty vs Enhanced debate. We dive into: 🟡 WNBF's explosive growth in the Middle East 🟡 The ethics and implementation of drug testing 🟡...

Cal Raistrick joins me in today's episode of The Fitness Rants Podcast. In today's guest episode, we discussed the importance of investing in your knowledge as a coach to make the greatest impact. I've been coached & mentored by Cal for over 7 years now, so I was excited to sit down and talk shop. I must say, this discussion went a different direction than initially planned, but I'm so glad that i...

In episode 6 of the Fitness Rants Podcast, we lay out the 4 most common training mistakes they see people make. We get into the responsibility personal trainers have in raising standards and awareness. And of course, we outline how to overcome these common mistakes so you can reap the rewards from your efforts in the gym. 🎙️ The episode will be live at noon, Friday, 8th August. For the audio versi...

I am joined on today's episode by one half of Business Banter - Mike Harrison. Mike's a straight shooter and didn't hold back during our conversation, discussing the current state of fitness business mentoring. Mike shares his story from an engineer in the Air Force to building a 7-figure online coaching business, then pivoting to mentoring coaches to develop their own successful businesses in an...

The use of GLP-1 Agonists has become a divisive topic in the fitness industry.   In this episode of The Fitness Rants Podcast, we share our POV.   We offer a simplified explaination of what GLP 1 Agonists are,   how they work, and what they were initially developed for.   Then we explore the reasons why they their use has created such a divide amongst coaches.   We round out the podcast with our s...

We are joined by today's guest, Omar Al Duri, who explains the true power of an intentional reset. Omar is the author of Reset - 5 Dominos That Will Change Your Life, an Amazon top-10 best-selling book. He's the host of the Half-Time show on Pulse 95 Radio here in the UAE, and a passionate football coach with AFC and UEFA credentials. Our conversation was filled with incredible insights from a man...

In today's episode, we explore the truth about physique transformations and what it really takes to change your body composition We touch on how fitness marketing has created unrealistic client expectations, the true costs of getting lean, along with what a balanced and considered long-term coaching approach looks like. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel. You can also find us on Spotify or y...

In this episode, we discuss the pendulum swing from Diet Culture to the recent rise of an "Anti-Diet Culture". We get into the problems and lessons that both extremes present, and why establishing your baseline from a health-first approach will set you up for long-term success. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel. You can also find us on Spotify or your preferred podcast platform. Connect wit...