The InnerFight Podcast

Welcome to Five Minute Mondays, your go-to podcast for quick and impactful content. In this episode number 815 of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith is joined by Milos Pesic as they delve into the fascinating world of hips.   Key Highlights   ·     Hips and their importance in our lives ·     Common issues related to hips ·     Misdiagnosis and treating symptoms ·     Solutions and exercises to...

In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast, host Marcus Smith discusses the crucial topic of recovery with guest Tom Walker. They cover various aspects of recovery, including sleep, nutrition, Unbroken supplements, stretching, and mental recovery. The episode emphasizes the importance of recovery for overall health and performance, not just for athletes. This episode serves as a valuable resource f...

Join Marcus Smith and guest Milos Pesic as they discuss the importance of pain-free movement, the causes of knee issues, and practical exercises to strengthen the knee. Don't miss out on this valuable episode that offers great insights for anyone looking to maintain healthy knees and improve their overall well-being.   ·     Importance of pain-free movement and performing activities without kn...

In this episode, journalist and near-death survivor Paul Sowerby opens up about his experience of surviving a cardiac arrest and how it has shaped his outlook on life. He offers valuable insights into life's second chances and the transformative power of resilience.   Key Highlights:   ·     A glimpse into the 22 minutes of clinical death that the guest experienced and the absence of typical n...

In this episode, we explore the importance of shoulder health in daily life and physical activity. Our guest, Milos Pesic, shares insights on common causes of shoulder pain and provides practical solutions. We discuss the impact of poor posture and sedentary lifestyles on shoulder function, highlighting the need for mobility, stability, and strength.   Highlights   ·      Importance of the Shoulde...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of post-surgery recovery and explore key considerations for optimizing the healing process. We emphasize the importance of taking an active role in one's recovery and highlight several key points to enhance the healing journey. Key Highlights: Preparing for Surgery: Research your procedure, seek multiple opinions, and establish a clear plan with your sur...

In this episode of Five Minute Mondays, coach Milos, a rehab coach, discusses the importance of bridging the gap between physiotherapy and resuming normal physical routines. After completing his master's degree in physical therapy, he joined InnerFight and began working as a rehab coach.  He highlights the issue of disconnect that often occurs between physiotherapy and returning to activities...

Marcus Smith is joined by Dr. James Piecowye, a friend and inspiration who played a crucial role in Marcus' podcast journey. Dr. Piecowye, formerly a research academic, made a significant shift in his career to focus on connecting theory with practice, despite facing criticism from the academic world. Together, they traverse the exciting terrain of podcasting, reminiscing on their humble begin...

In this episode, Marcus Smith takes listeners on a journey through his childhood memories of running and riding, highlighting the impact of endurance sports on his life. He emphasizes the life-changing potential of these activities sharing personal anecdotes and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned endurance athlete or curious about the transformative power of running and riding, this episod...

InnerFight Endurance coach Rob Foster takes us on a personal journey through his coaching experiences, beginning with his early days as a runner in Northeast England. We also explore the potential influence of technology, including chat GPT, on coaching methods. We uncover the essential traits that define exceptional coaches and delve into the significance of belief, motivation, and guidance for a...

This weeks guest is Rory Buck. Rory is a coach, an athlete, a husband and a very focussed human being. Who better to talk to about "The Right time." We pick Rory's brain on all things in and around this topic, in doing so we take a few right turns, a couple of lefts, maybe even some U turns but we cover some great points such as: Windows of time Awareness of now and whats coming Tran...

Simplicity is an InnerFight brand value but what does it actually mean? We are often told we are making things too complicated but perhaps that is the way we are supposed to do things? Maybe, maybe not. This weeks show will help many people that feel a little bit overwhelmed by how complicated life has become as we talk: Single minded thinking To do lists are not making things simple Applying simp...

We have all reached a point where we stop doing something for a plethora of different reasons. Is that giving up or is it a choice? What is the difference? What drives the decision? Is there a right and a wrong? This week we are joined by Olly Higgens to take on the topic of "Why we give up?" as we chat: Creating clarity in the moment A failed decision making process Feelings and discomf...

Life is a series of stress responses. Stress is nothing new to the human race and is an essential part of our existence....when used in the right way. There are a number of forms of stress that are not helping us advance and live happy lives. At the same time for our growth and advancement the right stress is a huge positive. This weeks show is all about stress as we chat: What is stress The diffe...

Our guest today is Tom Bliss. Tom was a professional rugby player who's career was cut short after a series of concussions. Instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen Tom went out and started his trade on the gym floor personal training people. A huge advocate of functional fitness Tom also focusses on health and happiness in his coaching.  Tom shares some absolute gold with us...

In this show we bring you some super exciting news about "The Next Chapter" of InnerFight as we hear from Jamie, Tom and Marcus. It is also a celebration of 800 episodes of the InnerFight podcast! That's a whole load of talking and we hope that it has helped some people. Thanks for listening and your ongoing support. Enjoy the show.

What is purpose? How do we find it? Are we born with it? Who better to have on the show to ponder these questions and more than Jeff Strachan. A man who recently embarked on a 1,000km bike round around the country of Rwanda. But far better than that a man who has an ability to think and articulate things in a way that makes you think, it is that thinking that we hope brings your some answers on th...

The pandemic did different things to different people. One thing it did was give us todays show! An idea that was born in the pandemic which was supposed to be a run in 2020 but turned out into a bike ride in 2022. In this show we learn: There was a good side to COVID Goals sometimes get delayed and thats ok Fun and adventure is key Getting out should be the norm. Enjoy the show. Video on the ride...

Well that was a load of good fun wasn't it. 3 weeks of sleepless nights waiting for a brutal workout to be announced. Thinking about it whilst trying not to think about it all day, sometimes for a few days until it is time to give it a shot. And then getting it absolutely handed to you as you push way harder than  you normally do in a class or think you ever should. What joy the annual CrossF...

Life tasks become easier, heart condition improves, fat levels reduce, self esteem sky rockets, bones become stronger, mental focus increases....yet so many people still fear Strength Training! In this weeks show we talk: What actually is strength training The benefits of strength training How to put together a strength training program Mixing strength and conditioning If you want to live a happy...

Jamie McConnell is the director of instruction at Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy here in Dubai. He has been coaching the highly complex sport of golf for a number of years but is not your average golf pro, he loves the data but knows there is a lot more to it! In this show we chat: What is performance? Emotional V technical coaching. The Golfing Buddha Creating singular focus Enjoy the sho...

Struggling with sleep? Getting to sleep, staying asleep, quality of sleep? There could be a whole number of factors, some simpler than others but a number of quite straight forward check points that you can go through. In this show we talk: The need for sleep Preparing for sleep Hours of sleep Measuring sleep Enjoy the show.

Health policies around the world may be the key to easing political conflict in many countries and is something that Aditya Mehta is extremely passionate about. He joins us this week as we chat: -The intersection of conflict and global health -Conducting research in high risk areas -Doing simple things and getting huge results -A passion for learning and solving Enjoy the show! Connect with Aditya...

Your body was designed a long time ago. There is a miss match in the way it was designed to be fueled and the way it is being fueled. We are eating an increasing amount of crap and facing an increasing amount of issues. You would not put diesel in your brand new petrol Ferrari but that is what we are are doing to the human body. In this show you will learn: What Paleo eating is all about Where Pal...

This year is the 14th CrossFit open! An all inclusive global competition consisting of 3 workouts done at your own gym! We will be hosting the open workouts in Feb here at InnerFight so we got our coaches Matt, Andy and Simon on the show this week to chat all things CrossFit Open and how to go about it. You will learn: What the open is. How to take part in the open. How to prepare for the open. Wh...