The Pod Project

...and it's not because I am a psycho.  There are proven benefits to waking up early (not necessarily 5am, just earlier than usual for you) This is also good episode to listen to if your mental health isn't in a great place right now. I have some useful suggestions and support for helping yourself.  Study: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/waking-up-one-hour-earlier-than-usual...

I understand that wanting to lose weight can signal a message of reducing calories. But what happens when these cals are too low? I explain with the help of science! Drop me a message if you need more support with this.  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me...

Weight loss injections are so popular at the moment and most people will not understand what they are doing when they take it. I share my own opinion on weight loss injections and why I have those opinions. Probably the most passionate I have been on an episode! Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything...

We are approaching autumn (and then winter booooo), so staying consistent does get more challenging! Here are 5 reasons why I would encourage you to still stay consistent now even as the colder and darker months approach Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me...

This was taken from a webinar for our members - and it's a good one! If you are finding yourself having to start your diet again over and over, here are some reasons why that might be happening and what you can do about it. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Co...

Most people don’t stick with exercise because they categorise it a ‘chore they need to do’ to lose weight.  So let’s reframe it. I have 6 points to help you reframe exercise and a case study for each one of clients I've seen get great results.   Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention o...

Something that isn’t talked about enough is the feeling of NOT wanting to make a change. Listen to this to help shift your mindset into what you need to do. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagram: @_chloelon...

When it comes to our health and fitness goals, there are some things that we are led to believe we should be focusing on but actually are not important when helping us reach a goal.  Here are some common myths and their reality. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Co...

I love talking about the benefits of physical exercise on mental health and here some real life example of our clients who see the benefits of exercise on their mindset.  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagr...

We recently did a step challenge in the gym... We have 7 groups of 6-7 people currently taking part in weekly challenges to earn points (it's getting v competitive!) Last weeks challenge was a step challenge and as well as doing almost 3 MILLION steps as a group!! Here are the results, what I observed and what members took from the challenge.  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me i...

I have 2-3 strategy calls a week where I offer people free support on their health and fitness journey. I ask everyone what they want to achieve and more importantly WHY.  Most people say 'weight loss' or 'get fitter' but this episode shares what people ACTUALLY want... Also, I share the secret for long term results! Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share...

Here is what NOT to do if you're trying to lose body fat & what you should do instead. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagram: @_chloelongstaff Email: chloelongstaff94@googlemail.com Download free r...

This is SO common to fall out of love with training / lose motivation / spark for training. This episode looks at why this happens and how you can solve it. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagram: @_chloelon...

SURPRISE Stay tuned for more updates soon! Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagram: @_chloelongstaff Email: chloelongstaff94@googlemail.com Download free resources from my website: podpersonaltraining.com

Having a coach or not is a an individual decision, but even coaches will have coaches. I've had a number of coaches and mentors over the last 6 years. Better knowledge = better decisions = quicker progress You can great results alone, but there is no doubt that results are better when you have a coach and when you have someone to answer to.  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if...

Are you impatient? Or struggle to stick to something because you don't see results quick enough? Here's a different way of thinking that can help you stay on track Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Inst...

Why are we so self-critical? It's something that has probably been a gradual process over the years but soon becomes a norm to criticise ourselves because it feels easier than taking action. This episode offers some ideas to understand why we can be mean to ourselves and some practical solutions for how to be kinder to ourselves   Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share t...

We all need a little advice and support now and again, especially after a bank holiday so here's 5 helpful tips and different ways of thinking if you have indulged this weekend    Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coa...

Creating your own training programme may seem daunting at first, but with a bit of planning and dedication, you can design a programme that fits your goals and helps you reach new achievements in the gym. This is based on how I would design a programme so use this as advice only but don't forget to reach out to a fitness professional who can support. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff T...

Almost everyone would like to change certain parts of their body.  Targeted fat loss, also known as “spot reduction,” is a type of exercise that many people turn to when trying to lose weight from specific areas of their bodies. Although this would be ideal for lots of us, the theory of spot reduction has not been proven effective by scientific studies. So this episode looks at common myths behind...

I uploaded this as a webinar last week it was popular so if you haven't watched it yet here's your chance on this podcast ep! This ep is going to provide you with the tools and strategies to lose weight, feel healthier, adopt sustainable habits and make long term lifestyle changes so you'll never need to follow an extreme diet again. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me i...

I'm joined by fellow coach and friend Jade Collins to chat about the temptation of 'summer shreds' or quick fixes to get a result. We share our personal experiences of quick fixes, why they didn't work and why we do not recommend taking on drastic efforts.  Instead we share the best way to make a healthy change in order to feel your best this year! Find Jade on instagram @jadec...

The power of doing small actions consistently over time cannot be underestimated. I am a huge believer in keeping things simple and in this episode I share my current strategy for keeping things basic and WHY it is working to get me results. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these e...

A quick Monday motivation packed with some practical tips that are working for my current clients right now. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need support with anything I mention on these episodes!   Contact me to make an enquiry about online coaching: Instagram: @_chloelongstaff Email: chloelongstaff94@googlemail.com Do...

In this episode we talk about things we have never shared before. We speak go deeper into our struggles, our reasons for seeking therapy and our experiences of this. This episode stresses the importance of mindset, embracing challenges, and seeking therapy as powerful tools for personal growth.  Find Louise on Instagram @ louiseavileswellnesscoach Tag us if you enjoy! Find Chloe on Instagram @_chl...