The GB Sports Performance Podcast

New Year, New Goals, New Mindset! In this episode, Amelia and I break down the key strategies to help you set meaningful goals and crush them in 2025. Whether you’re aiming to return to sport, hit a personal best, or finally make injury-free progress, this one’s for you. What we’re covering today:   1️⃣ The importance of clear, SMART goal setting 2️⃣ Breaking big goals into actionable steps 3️⃣ Bu...

Christmas is next week, and we know the festive season can be a tricky time to balance socialising, staying active, and sticking to healthy habits.   In this episode: 🎄 How to control the controllable’s: small, consistent actions like drinking water, planning workouts, and scheduling rest days   🎄 Setting non-negotiable’s: keep your training and recovery on track, even with a packed calendar  ...

Amelia and I explore a topic close to our hearts: longevity in sport and life. Whether you're a recreational athlete or simply want to maintain an active lifestyle, these strategies will help you stay strong, fit, and injury-free for the long haul. In this episode, we cover: 💥 Physical Health & Fitness 💥 Injury Prevention 💥 Nutrition & Hydration 💥 Body Composition 💥 Adaptability Over...

5 Things that will help protect you from Injury Whether you’ve been out of the game for months, years, or even decades, this episode with Amelia and me is your ultimate guide to getting back into sport safely, confidently, and ready to perform! In this episode, we cover: 1️⃣ Warm-ups and Cool-downs 2️⃣ Strength Training 3️⃣ Conditioning and Skill Work 4️⃣ Recovery for Athletes Over 30 5️⃣ Consiste...

Getting back into sport after a break - if you’ve been out of the game for a while, this one’s for you! Whether it’s been a few months, years, or even decades, Amelia and I are breaking it down to help you return safely, confidently, and ready to perform. We cover: 1️⃣ Why assessing your current fitness level is key 2️⃣ The importance of starting gradually and pacing yourself 3️⃣ Why technique (an...

WELCOME BAAACK!! 🎙️ I’ve got some BIG life updates: 🟡 Turning 40 and celebrating in style! 🟡 Relocating to Dubai, why I made the move 🟡 Starting a new chapter with GBFitness going fully online 🟡 How I plan to finish 2024 strong and help YOU get set for 2025 ✨ Plus, I reveal an exciting  FREE  December challenge:  The GBF Kickstart ! Over 14 days, I’ll set daily fitness challenges to get you ...

Debunking unhelpful running myths… 🟡 Does “runners knee” exist? 🟡 Stretching requirements 🟡 What's causing your back pain 🟡 Running to burn calories or lose weight 🟡 Treadmill vs Outdoor running We also have coaching spaces open for anyone looking to improve sports performance whilst preventing injuries …if you’ve got big improvement goals for off-season NOW is the time to start getting serio...

Included in this episode: SPECIAL BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT! Amelia and Grace discuss all the common running injuries and how to avoid them: 🟡 What the heck is runners’ knee? 🟡 Top tips for injury prevention 🟡 Essential strength training for runners 🟡 Slow runs to improve speed!? 🟡 Ditch the stitch! We have coaching spaces open for anyone looking to improve sports performance whilst preventing injuri...

Can you really get results from a 20 minute workout? This week I talk about: 🟡 Short training sessions - good or bad? 🟡 Tailoring your workouts 🟡   Why something is ALWAYS BETTER than nothing! We have 3 coaching spaces open for anyone looking to improve sports performance whilst preventing injuries …if you’ve got big improvement goals for off-season NOW is the time to start getting serious abou...

If you still lace up a paid of 6-year-old running trainers and head out without a plan then this podcast is for you!!! Running the same route, at the same pace with no effective training plan is not going to get you across a finish line any faster. This week, Amelia and I chat through our running stories and… 🟡 Race training, 5k, 10k, half's, marathons 🟡 Staying injury free whilst running tr...

There’s just less than 4 months left of this year, which crazy but also enough time to make a HUGE dent in your goals. So whether you’re having a September reset or still working on your goals from the start of the year, this episode is for you!! 🟡 How to set realistic sport and performance goals 🟡 How to actually implement new habits (and stick to them) 🟡 How to keep going to achieve what you...

My last cup for a while!  🟡 B&I Tag Rugby tournament review  🟡 Taking GBF overseas!!! 🟡 GBF Accelerator starts next week... ⁠JOIN THE ACCELERATOR⁠⁠⁠ Want to be fitter, faster, stronger for sport, but keep picking up niggles and injuries? You NEED the GBF Accelerator and we start on Monday!! If you’ve been playing your sport for over one year and are ready to level up your performance on the...

Want to be fitter, faster, stronger for sport, but keep picking up niggles and injuries? You NEED the GBF Accelerator (we start 2nd September). Today Amelia and I discuss: 🟡 Relationship between strength training and mobility 🟡 Injury prevention within structured training 🟡 Why you need a post-summer reset If you’ve been playing your sport for over one year and are ready to level up your perfor...

Who else LOVES the OLYMPICS!? I’m back from Paris and super excited to talk about: 🟡 Standout Olympic athletes and events 🟡 Unbelievable athletes + exceptional performances 🟡 Supporting local teams 🟡 Trying different sports AND if you’re looking to level up your own training the next GBF Accelerator 6-week program starts on 2nd September. If you’ve been playing your sport for over one year and...

I'm SO excited to tell you all about GBFs NEWEST COACH! I'm delighted to introduce the newest member of the GBFitness team, Amelia! She's INCREDIBLE and today we dive into her diverse background and discuss: Amelia's journey from karate champion to military fitness instructor Her expertise in sports therapy and personal training The importance of strength training for runners Prepa...

Get Fitter, Faster, Stronger for Sport 👉 Why you need a structured training programme 👉 The impact a 6-week focus can have on your game 👉 How to prevent injury so you can keep playing If you’ve been playing your sport for over one year and are ready to level up your performance on the pitch the GBF Accelerator is for you! Level up your training with the GBF Accelerator 6-week program. Who is th...

After a client check-in call this week we talked about change of direction and agility routines, today I'm sharing: The difference between COD and agility Change of direction and acceleration Dynamic, planned and unpredictable moves  Plyometrics for agility Speed drills and intervals Explosive power training Practical ways to incorporate in training Adding COD and agility drills to your traini...

Off season? Doesn’t mean you’re off training! Whilst I’m the first to say rest and recovery is super important, the off-season isn’t about taking your foot off the pedal completely, only to restart from scratch in a few months time.  Think of this as an improvement season, and lets have some fun! Today we talk through: Maintaining your strength Building on your numbers for weights and volume Impro...

Speed training vs. Fitness training What’s more important; speed training or fitness training? Over 50% of you think fitness training is more important for field-based sports. BUT if you play sport and are short on time you should be prioritising speed training if you want to improve your game. Today we talk through: Importance of speed training for field-based sports players Pitch positioning, op...

Fat loss for fitness Inspired by my own fat loss journey this year, this episode we cover why and how I decided to get into optimal shape ahead of my 40th birthday #sportyat40 A scientific approach to fat loss Can losing fat improve your sports performance How to maintain optimal performance when dieting My routine with strength training, plyometrics, speed work and sports My nutrition, sleep and...

Sports players listen up! If you run or play football, basketball, tennis, tag rugby, touch rugby, hockey or any pitch based sports superior speed, explosive power and fast reactions can give you the competitive edge.  We go into detail on:- - Why speed and explosive power are vital for sports - Specific exercises you should be including to level up - Plyometric exercises to improve your sports pe...

Sharing some athlete wins from the latest GBF Accelerator - it's SO impressive what you can achieve in just 6 weeks with the right support and mindset. Do you have a competition or event coming up in Summer that you need to get prepped for? Or are you simply looking to get fitter, faster, stronger and reduce the risk of injury for sport? If you've lost your mojo, join me for a focused rese...

Episode #39 - How to reduce your risk of injury My 3 top tips to avoid injury! - How to reduce your risk of injury - How to make progress without injury - The importance of a proper warm-up Have you been playing sport for more than a year? Level up your training with the  GBF Accelerator! This is for you if you've been trying to improve your  speed  and  agility, and neglecting to protect your...

Summer is approaching!! But before you take up a new sport to enjoy in the sunshine have a listen to this episode all about how to avoid calf and ankle injuries so you're not on the bench when you should be on the pitch having fun! - How to reduce your risk of injury - How to make progress without injury - The importance of a proper warm-up - Specific exercises to avoid calf and ankle injuries...

This week we look into the common struggles amateur athletes like you face in your training journey. From consistency to injury prevention, we look at how to help you overcome these challenges and elevate your performance on the field. - Your perfect training plan - Navigating training hurdles - Prioritising injury prevention - Importance of strength training Are you ready to level up your trainin...