The Forever Athletic Podcast

In this weeks Q&A I cover: - HUEL, useful product or best avoided? - The Carbohydrate Insulin Model of obesity. - Top 3 Bang For Buck Exercises. To learn more about how to work with me, just click HERE .

Are you struggling to find balance while working towards the two very different goals of getting strong and/or builing muscle in the gym, while also getting fit for running/cycling/swimming outside of the gym? This episode explains how best to balance the two. To learn how to work with me, click HERE .

In this weeks Q&A I answer: - How break out of training plateaus and get back to making progress. - How quickly should I gain weight when bulking? - Are ice baths and the Wim Hoff method useful? - What's my favourite meal? - When are you getting guests on the show? If you enjoyed the pod, you can find more of me HERE , or apply to work with me HERE .

Don't let a lack of time be a bigger excuse than it needs to be, because often we don't actually need more time, we need more focus, clearer priorities, and a focus on imperfect action over perfectionism. If you need some help refining your training to meet both your goals and your time limitations, head to www.coachianwood.com to learn more.

In this weeks Q&A I cover: - How much should we worry about salt in the diet, and do we replace it after sweaty workouts? - How many calories does muscle burn at rest compared to bodyfat? - What's the best exercises to isolate the pecs without? I hope you take something useful from this, and if you're interested in working with me just click HERE .

On a recent Instagram poll (ran by me), 73% of people said they struggle to stay on track at the weekends. If that sounds like you, and you fall into that 73% of people, this episode is just for you. It's got 5 top tips to help negotiate your weekends, and make sure they stay enjoyable AND productive when it comes to your training and nutrition goals. Want to work with me? Just click HERE .

This weeks Q&A covers: - My thoughts on the links between higher intakes of ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease. - How to not f**k everything off when injured. - How to manage inconsistent weeks and moments of comfort eating. Hope you find it helpful, and make sure you get your questions in for next week via my social media channels @coachianwood

Snacking and willpower are two of the biggest struggles my clients face when it comes to their nutrition, at least according to a recent poll I ran on my Instagram story. So here are 5 top tips to help you regain control of your snacking, and take the strain off your willpower so you can use it better in the moments when you really need it. If you're interested in working with me or learning m...

In this weeks Q&A I answer: - How to build a momentum mindset? - How can I accurately modify my “best effort” when it’s SO dynamic when living with chronic illness/disability? - Life hacks for moments where you’ve got no extra in the tank. Is it bad to eat less, or not at all, in moments where there is no “good” choice to make? - How important are accessories for supplementing the big 3 lifts?...

I'm a strength and nutrition coach of over 15 years, and I help turn everyday people into everyday athletes by taking a longer term approach to their training and nutrition... but I'm also running an 8 Week Kickstart (it starts Monday 11th, check it out HERE ). Am I a massive hypocrite? Or is there more to this kickstart than meets the eye? Obviously I'm biased, but listen to this epis...

I'm back answering your weekly questions, how to training and eat around your menstrual cycle, are BCAAs and creatine worth it? Top 5 "naughty" snacks and how to fit alcohol within your nutrition plan. For more info on how to work with me, click HERE .

This episode is all about my ethos for coaching, and why I want to help people quite the all or nothing grind, find their fitness that fits and become forever athletic. If you want to jump in on the next Forever Athletic Quickstart, just click HERE .

This episode is perfect for all you everyday athletes who love to get some additional cardio into you training week. How do you fuel for it for best performance in the moment, but also for best recover after so that it doesn't drain you for your resistance training sessions, or the other big responsibilities in your week. To learn more about how to work with me, check out www.coachianwood.com/...

The first place most people will look to start when it comes to improving their nutrition is by looking at the calories and macros, or in simpler terms, how kuch you eat and what it consists of. Lets make sure you do it the right way. Here's the link to get your own copy of my Advanced Calorie and Macro Estimator: https://www.subscribepage.com/advancedmacroestimator And to learn more about how...

This week sees the first Q&A style episode of the #ForeverAthletic Podcast. I run through quick answers to the questions: How do I stop snacking? What's different about coaching men and women? How does programming change as you age? Do genetics impact weight loss and weight gain? Why aren't I gaining weight/building muscle? If you liked this episode, keep and eye on my social media cha...

In this episode I run through what I think the key difference are between an "Athlete", and an "Everyday Athlete". To me, it's an important distinction to make for how it relates to your identity and decision making, right through to the results and progress you make. If you liked this episode and want to see more from me, find me on social media @coachianwood, and check ou...

Ever wondered how some people have seemingly endless willpower to make the decisions you know you need to make to get fitter, stronger and healthier on a regular basis? It's because they make their decisions based off their identity, not by weighing up the costs vs benefits of each individual decision. In this podcast I discuss how that works, and how to make that a part of your life too.

Calories, Macros and Micros get a lot of the glory when it comes to working on our nutrition, but I always see these as the end goal, not the process that we use to get there. To achieve our calorie balance and macro splits we need to working on some deeper lying aspects of nutrition. This podcast runs through my 3 most underrated aspects of great nutrition to help your achieve your calorie and ma...

Following on from episode 7, in this episode I'm sharing my top 3 priorities for when you get back from your holiday. This mini-transition period is a really important time to negotiate and get back to normal routine. These 3 priorities will really help you do that. If you enjoyed this episode and want some more great info from me, find me on all socials at @coachianwood, or check out www.coac...

School is out, the sun is out (everywhere but the UK at least), and you're about to head away for a week or two for a well earned break. In this episode I'm going to share my 5 steps to stay in shape this summer, so that you can relax and enjoy your time off without stressing about ruining your progress of losing your gains. If you enjoyed this episode and want some more great info from me...

If you have found yourself with a goal that you never really get started with working on, you would likely benefit from taking imperfect action. The desire to be perfect in the field of nutrition and training, where everything is so intertwined with your everyday life, is a recipe for procrastination. Instead, listen to this Podcast, learn about taking imperfect action, and see how it can get you...

Large parts of my life have been defined by my stubbornness and willingness to keep turning up for things, even when they're not necessarily going well, feeling easy, or being rewarding. This episode is all about me sharing the lessons I've learn from those times, and how I think turning up is so important to the everyday athlete. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, and drop me a...

The whole premise of the everyday athlete is that you are someone who is looking to improve yourself physically, but you're also juggling that desire alongside the need to be at your best in many other areas of life. This often leaves you with a tight time budget for you training, meaning you absolutely cannot spend 90-120 minutes in the gym 5-6 days a week like most of the fitfluencers you&#3...

As an accredited strength coach for the last decade and an avid supporter of the everyday athlete, why do I put such an importance on strength training as the BEST training solution for busy 30-40 year olds as opposed to something like circuits, HIIT or cardio? This episode is a dive into the 5 main reasons I always prioritise strength training in the programmes I write for my clients. Got any que...

Want to know a little more about what "Forever Athletic" means, why I've built my business around this concept, and how it can help you, a busy 30-40 something everyday athlete? This short episode covers it all. And if you have any questions about how I and Forever Athletic can help you, feel free to drop me a message on socials at @coachianwood, or contact me via my website www.coac...