The Movement Link Podcast

In an industry that is saturated with meal plans and people wanting to build healthier versions of themselves, I thought it was worth sitting down with Nutrition Coach Ash Norton to get the low down on exactly what a Nutrition Coach does and how she's been so successful in helping her clients make lasting lifestyle changes. A Personal Trainer with over 10 years experience, Ash now specialises...

Although I think most people understand the importance of warming up before their workout, I feel that less of us know exactly what to include in our warm up to make it effective. And one of the biggest barriers I see when it comes to warming up properly is that people think an effective warm up needs to take 30 minutes - it doesn't! In this episode I cover: Why we should be warming up; How m...

Excited to have another Q&A episode in the bag for you this week, and thank you to everyone who submitted questions through the question box on my IG story last week - there were a lot! See below for just some of the questions I answer in this week's episode. Time stamps included if you wish to jump forwards to any specific questions. 2:37 How I stayed 'motivated' for 4 years to...

The comp prep phase , or period of time leading into a body building competition where competitors enter a calorie deficit (or period of lower energy availability) with the goal of losing body fat and achieving the level of conditioning and leanness required for their category, is not all sunshine and rainbows! Often the better we look, the worse we can start to feel. In this episode I go through...

If you're to believe everything you see on Instagram, it seems there is another new weird and wonderful variation of each exercise being posted on the daily. But how much exercise variation is a good thing? And can we fall into the trap of changing things up too frequently? In this episode I cover: The neurological impact of exercise variation; How exercise variation affects movement efficien...

"I've got a bad back. My back is weak. Deadlifts are bad for my back." Chances are we all know (or are!) someone who has blamed their lower back for their back pain. But what if your lower back is not the problem? Almost 85% of people with back pain present with non-specific lower back pain (LBP), where there is no clear anatomical cause for their pain. When medical investigations a...

Is there really an optimal time of day to train? Well yes, as it turns out, there is! And one of the primary reasons for this is due to the hormone...CORTISOL. In this episode I cover: What role cortisol plays in the body; What this means when it comes to training and why it's important; What is the best time of day to train that aligns with our natural cortisol circadian rhythm; What is the...

With gut health fast becoming the topic of many social media posts and the well-known debates around fibre, plant-based foods, cleanses and detoxes all front and centre in the world of gut health,  I thought it was worth getting the low down on exactly what good gut health is from Clinical Nutritionist Greta Thurgood . Specialising in integrative medicine and with a passion for all things relating...

Muscular imbalances can be frustrating! Visually, they can detract from the aesthetics of your appearance (particularly in physique sports). Performance-wise, imbalances can eventually lead to compensations that can further limit your progress and increase the likelihood of injury. But...they can be fixed! In this episode I cover 7 effective strategies you can use to correct left-to-right imbalanc...

Have you ever wondered how many days each week you should really be training? Or perhaps you’ve been told that you should be training 6 days per week, but for the life of you just can’t seem to make this work? In this episode I’ll run through all the factors that we need to consider when it comes to training frequency - there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how many days per week...

What does it really take to build a performance mindset? In this week's episode I'm joined by Mindset, Personal Development and Performance Coach Vaughan Hay . In our chat we cover: The challenges that come with change; How important it is to step outside of our comfort zone; How change can lead to personal growth; What a Performance Mindset is and what steps you can take to build a more...

As many of you know, in addition to hosting The Live Move Feel Podcast , I also co-host The Movement Matters Podcast with Dr Steph Suber from The Foot Company . I'm forever grateful for the friendship that has grown from that podcast, and, 34 episodes later, am stoked to see our podcast turn one this week. For those reasons and with Steph's permission, I am sharing the 34th episode of Th...

First Q&A episode in the bag and you guys didn't hold back! Tune in to find out if I've ever thought about taking PEDs, how I manage my training around injuries, whether or not I will compete again this year and why I can't live without my hairspray (amongst a few other fun questions). I had a lot of fun with this one and I hope you enjoy it!  Follow me on Instagram at @jemmalee...

With 'Functional Training' fast becoming one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry and every gym on the block now offering some type of functional classes, it's easy to wonder what all the hype is about. In this episode I'm joined by Personal Trainer Ed Stephenson from Freight Fitness to discuss whether or not Functional Training is just a fad, or if it's here for...

The first thing most of us think about doing when it comes to progressive overload is adding more weight to the bar. BUT…what happens when increasing the weight is not an option? Maybe the next weight up is too heavy; maybe you’re training from home and only have access to light dumbbells and resistance bands; perhaps you’re managing an injury and aren’t ready to progress the weight; or maybe you’...

Can our food choices really provide any benefit when recovering from a physical injury? As it turns out, yes, they can! Although we most commonly place an emphasis on our physical rehab and rehab exercises when trying to overcome an injury, we are also learning that what we choose to eat in an injured phase can actually have a positive or negative impact on our recovery. In this episode I'm j...

In this episode I wanted to give you an honest look into some of the things that I’ve been struggling with and found most challenging following my most recent competitive season on the natural body building stage. After competing now in 3 separate seasons over the last 4 years, I thought I was pretty well set up for what to expect post comp this time around. But it definitely hasn’t all been smoot...

So, you had an epic leg workout yesterday, and today it hurts to climb the stairs, sit on the toilet and bend over to put your shoes on. Sounds like you've got yourself one killer case of DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. In this episode I cover everything related to post-training muscle soreness, including: What causes it; How long it takes to set in, and how long you're going to fe...

Our feet are, quite literally, the foundations of our body. And contrary to what a modern society leads us to believe, our feet should be both strong and mobile (so strong in fact that they don’t need cushioned shoes or arch supports ;P) In this episode I’m joined by Sports Scientist and Podiatrist, and founder of The Foot Company, Dr Stephanie Suber, to talk all things healthy feet. Join us as we...

Injuries happen to the best of us – but it’s important not to let an injury ruin everything you’ve worked for. The biggest downfall I see when it comes to injuries is that people often try to manage them without a plan. Having a plan can make all the difference to the time it takes to recover, as well as your headspace during the whole ordeal. Knowing exactly what steps you are going to take will...

Bad training sessions. We all have them. Those days when you’re just not feeling it, would rather not be there, have zero motivation to get through another set of squats and just can’t face another lunge. Tune in to find out what you can do if you find yourself in the middle of a session that you’re just not vibing, and what steps you can take to manage your day to ensure the emotions from one bad...

The health and fitness industry is a funny thing - it’s constantly changing, will always be filled with influencers, there will always be a brand new fad, training style or crash diet, and will we ever really be able to tell fact from fiction? BUT…over the last 12-18 months I have noticed many positive changes in health and fitness trends that I would love to see more of. Tune in to see what I’ve...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Live Move Feel Podcast. As an Exercise Physiologist, movement is something I'm hugely passionate about and also feel quite strongly about. We know that movement can be used to positively influence not just our physical health, but also our mental health. We also know there is a strong link between movement, mindset and lifestyle. Join me as I give you...

Starting your day off on the back foot can leave you feeling as though you're chasing your tail for the rest of the day - before you know it, you've missed your morning workout, hit up the local cafe for banana bread and a coffee on your way to work, and arrive home hangry with no time or energy to cook a decent dinner So here are four things that I do consistently to help me win my day....