The Flex Podcast with Anna Martin Fitness

A couple of the strategies I use with my clients who are not yet at the point of loving their own workout time. Give this a listen and see if the 5 Minute Rule or No Zero Days helps with your workout motivation or all-or-nothing approach. We've all got a life to live... we don't need to be perfect to get the ball rolling. For more help with your fitness and nutrition visit www.annamartinfitness.co...

If you feel a bit overwhelmed because it doesn't seem possible to hit those exercise targets we're recommended, give this a listen and learn how to do what fits into your life in a realistic way. For more help with your fitness and nutrition visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

I will never beg you to do anything apart from this... start resistance training... not only will it help you become an old lady ninja when the time comes BUT it'll also help you see what you are truly capable of and appreciate the epic body you live in, regardless of what dress size it wears. For my Flex program, the low cost way to PT with me, check out my website www.annamartinfitness.co.uk. GY...

Let's talk about ways that we can approach weight loss - and one of them IS weighing SOME of the food you eat... but is it the only way and do you need to do it? I'm not knocking any approach, but spending the day with a set of scales may be more in line with bodybuilding rather than trying to shed a few pounds here or there. Let's discuss and see what you think will work for you.

My new group coaching program kicks off for 4 weeks in June so this is everything you need to know about it! Here is the sign up link: https://www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/gyst-jun-25 Early bird pricing until mid-May is just £34.99 for the whole thing - whether you are online only or you come to come of my classes, this is just the thing we all need to feel epic before we hit the summer running (wi...

We have ALL been there... it's all great on the Monday and by Wednesday it's gone out the window. If you are stuck in the never ending cycle of 'starting on a Monday' then give this a listen. My new 4 week group coaching challenge is starting in June so standby for more information or drop me a message to let me know you want first dibs! www.annamartinfitness.co.uk

If you're struggling to keep your exercise regime up or push as hard as you should in the workouts you are doing, then give this a listen. For some people, they have all the internal motivation they need, for other people it's all about being part of a group in some way. Neither is right or wrong, it's just about what works for you. For information on my in-person classes or online Flex program, v...

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 13, wore a back brace to school for a few years and have eventually found some kind of balance using resistance training to help me feel stronger, move better and have more confidence in the way that my body moves and feels. This is not a 'how to' podcast and just me sharing my experiences in the hope that it will make other folk with scoliosis feel less alone. Fo...

Love a snack? Can't get away from the McCoy life? Think carrot sticks and houmous is the only snack you're allowed? Give this a listen and let's see if we can't rebalance the way you feel about your snacks... and your meal planning for that matter. As ever, if you want more info on Flex, head over to www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf for complete online workout programming, a great community...

If you struggle to know when to pull back and look after yourself or maybe you know you are creating excuses of being 'too tired' when really it's not so bad, give this a listen. Getting the balance can feel tricky but it gets easier over time. In this episode we explore how we can improve our own recovery and how we can become aware of when we should push on versus cut ourselves some slack.

It can be easy to slip into habits that maybe we wish were different, especially when we are cosily working from home. Give this a listen for easy ways to change the game and make WFH work for your nutrition & overall health. Plus it's really handy for housework, let's be completely honest! For more information on my classes, online workout program and more visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk

We all know we need to make sure we eat enough protein... but how do we know if we are eating enough and what can we do to up it? Give this a listen and as always come and join me on social media/via my website - Anna Martin Fitness if you ever want to ask more questions or join in with Flex.

Our lives are not these perfect things with perfect schedules that remain unchanged forevermore. Stuff happens and we must roll with the punches, but how strict should we be with ourselves when it comes to our exercise regimes? I was speedy on this one, so enjoy the shortest episode I've managed so far!

Let's be honest, when most women start getting into fitness it is for this reason. That changes over time (which is great) BUT if you are trying to lose some weight and you haven't been able to this can really derail the motivation. In this podcast, we delve into this with strategies to help and also discussion on how we can change out mindset and motivation over time :) If you'd like more info on...

Last week we talked all about resistance training so this week we're talking all about cardio! The general UK recommendations for cardio is 75-150 minutes per week depending on the intensity so we talk about what it is, how you can fit it in and most importantly (because I LOVE dance fitness) how to get the most out of your dance fitness class.

Flex Big 4 Group Coaching is about to go into it's second round of the year starting on the 10th March so I wanted to make sure I answer everyone's questions in the quickest way possible. If you're thinking about joining us for Flex or for the Big 4, this should make sure you have all the info you need. To join me, visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk

There's not many things I'll ever try to 'make' people do but this is definitely the one. For any age, this is the game changer when it comes to quality of life as we age. Yes it is also a big building block when it comes to changes in physique in terms of aesthetic goals but more importantly, it's going to help keep us feeling good, moving well and being able to get off the chair when we are olde...

Feel overwhelmed with all the dietary advice being thrown at you because you decided you wanted to lose a few pounds? Get your head clear with some straight talking - first and foremost let's get the basics feeling great so you have a stable platform to start from. Give this podcast a listen to get those basics in place and then work out where you could maybe start to make some additional changes...

We just wrapped up the Jan Flex Big 3 and as ever it was a real joy to read how much everyone got out of it. My favourite comment was that it was easier to eat healthy when it was uncomplicated... and that is going to be my tagline from now on. In this episode I dissect a little bit what that means and how we can use our own self-awareness to move forward with our nutrition & fitness journey....

This question came up on my Flex check-ins this week - how can we track results, when we should track them and also if there are any circumstances in which tracking can be detrimental to the process... and of course, a lot of this (as with everything) depends on YOU, because YOU are the unique factor in the process. Give this a listen to understand more about how scale weight, measurements, tracki...

For me, feeling healthy has never been an all or nothing situation... I completely believe it's possible to enjoy cheese & crackers whilst simultaneously feeling in the best shape of our lives. This means we adapt a generally healthy way of living and still fit in some of the stuff we love, without feeling like we are falling of some kind of health wagon. In this podcast we explore some of the...

This is NOT a chat about HRT or anything medical. This is a chat about how fitness & nutrition do have an impact on what we are all either going through or set to go through one day. If you want to take back some control and have some impact on how you are feeling and what your body is going through.

This is something that came up on the latest Flex Big 3 where I was asked if it's actually possible to love your body when it's not 25 any more. That is what this podcast is all about. I cannot highlight enough how much more important what you can DO is, rather than the number on the scales, so give this a listen and let me know if it helps.

In this episode we talk about things that have come up for my Big 3 Group Coaching clients in terms of food variety, inspiring ourselves with our food choices and more. Part of living a healthy lifestyle that works for us means enjoying our food and feeling excited to eat - eating healthily doesn't have to mean huge restrictions on the foods that we enjoy. I hope this episode helps!