The Pod Project

3 Monday Motivation Tips! You might need these reminders if you have that Monday 'starting again' feeling Are you frustrated with progress or think you're not seeing progress quickly enough? I also chat about 3 new online coaching spaces I have available Message me if you want to work with me Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop...

Lots of fitness things on this episode! Why is exercise hard? Why do we feel 'unfit' even if we are fit? Will exercise get easier? & as always, some motivational mindset hacks for you! 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 ab...

In this episode I look at the ways we obsess over food and suggest strategies to overcome this. I also give some tracking tips & mindset tips Plus I talk about the idea of eating MORE for fat loss and why it works. 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 t...

In this episode I talk about how much exercise is enough for you, how normal it is for our exercise routine or habits to change over time or depending what life stage we are in and I also cover exercising for fat loss. 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 t...

We did Hyrox! Over this weekend, Jess and I competed as a pair along with Tracey and Suz representing team pod and we took on the challenge that is Hyrox. How to approach training when ill and the importance of taking rest days. 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'm back after 2 weeks in Spain! In this episode I talk about my holiday weight gain and how I am approaching it, I also chat about getting into a routine again and how I encourage / support clients post holiday. I also talk about the benefits of bring process driven rather than results driven and also the pros and cons of the scales! Insta @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social...

Sometimes a 'box ticking' mindset is effective. Sometimes it is damaging. Instead here's a question you can ask yourself each day to check in with your goal progress. Instagram @_chloelongstaff 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...

In this episode I chat about the behaviours and mindset that can help us to stay consistent when things get hard. I also chat about journalling and offer some tips to get started Instagram @_chloelongstaff 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 enq...

I am so thankful I found fitness (or did fitness find me?) In this episode I share 22 things I have learned from fitness over the last 7 years. Tag me if you relate to these things I shared! Instagram @_chloelongstaff 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...

Being a beginner can be seen as a confusing or embarrassing time, but I think it's the most exciting time! Here's 10 tips for beginners starting their journey Follow me on Insta for more tips! @_chloelongstaff 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...

Fun is underrated in goal achieving - it’s like we think we need to be boring, ticking off spreadsheets, working in silence to reach a goal, that a goal should be hard work, or should be serious. Surely a goal shouldn’t be fun???!  THAT IS WRONG In this episode I talk about the importance of fun in your goals Also talk about what to do after achieving a goal and also rest days  Find Chloe on Insta...

It's hard to be working towards something unsure of why you're doing it. This is why we often struggle to be consistent or to get results. In this episode I talk the differences between what you do and how you do it and the reason why you might not be getting results. Also chat about manifesting and a little diet update My Insta @_chloelongstaff POD Personal Training @pod_personal_traini...

According to the NHS, the average Brit walks around 3,000 steps a day. In this episode I talk about the benefits of adding in steps to your day to day life - with research based stats (from a study) and practical advice (from me). study taken from - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31141585/ Instagram - @_chloelongstaff  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social me...

OK this episode title is a bit misleading because I think people will click on this to find out how to burn off what they eat and in this episode I explain why that is a load of rubbish! Insta @_chloelongstaff 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...

Most clients and a lot of my friends (and me included actually) want results NOW. In this episode I explain the importance of creating a journey or a process rather than striving for quick results. Also includes 3 tips for creating  a journey Share with a friend who may need this info or tag me on Instagram if you enjoy @_chloelongstaff   Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you shar...

Don't worry you haven't ruined your metabolism, listen to this to find out why Also chat about 'cheat meals' and diet breaks and how fat loss effects your metabolism Insta @_chloelongstaff 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...

An observation of mine is that many people are stuck between wanting to lose weight and wanting to enjoy where they are in life right now and they can’t seem to decide which one to do. I think you can absolutely lose body fat and enjoy your life at the same time and this episode is going to explore how to do that. Follow me on Instagram! @_chloelongstaff  Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff T...

In today's episode I talk about the idea of booking a photoshoot for motivation for fat loss and whether this is a good idea.  I also share a secret for reaching any goal Follow, like, share, review and tell your friends :) Insta @_chloelongstaff 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...

Small Group PT (SGPT) is the way forward! In this episode I talk about my recent collaboration with Dan Lambert and the growth of POD Personal Training. Explaining the process and the benefits of a SGPT session and why I wouldn't go back to 1-2-1 training. I also look at the power of other people in fitness and the psychology behind taking action alone vs taking action in a group environment....

Hello Season 2! After a few months break I chat about my current fitness and dieting goals, a bit of a life update and my advice for how to get back on track after having time off. This episode also covers the way we think about going 'off track' and how to approach that mentally. Let me know if you enjoy Insta @_chloelongstaff Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share...

You know those tasks you haven't done yet because you're waiting until you have more time? Here's the thing, you'll never have more time if you're bad at time management. Here's my tips for managing time and some tasks to help to start proactively making more time. Insta @_chloelongstaff Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media...

In this episode I talk about 5 common myths around nutrition and weight loss and bring in the truth around them. Can you eat after 6pm? Is fat bad for you? Do carbs cause weight gain? Also breaking down macronutrients - protein, fats and carbs. What are they and why do we need them? Plus, my opinion on quick diets and also diet pills Instagram @_chloelongstaff Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongst...

In this episode I suggest 22 ways to change your thinking Why dieting is hard and 5 practical ways you can stick to your diet or be consistent long term.  Insta @_chloelongstaff  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:...

In this epsiode I talk about a link between fitness and courage, why I believe fitness helped to quit my job to now have the best job in the world.  Insta @_chloelongstaff  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: Insta...

'I'll be happy when I've lost weight' This episode will help to change that thought  Also talking about the benefits of self love, my self love journey and how you get involved in Louise Aviles' brand new self love programme Insta  @louiseavilesyoga @_chloelongstaff 14 day SELF LOVE PROGRAMME 👇 https://www.theselflovehub.co.uk/offers/xd6ntjVA/checkout?coupon_code=50OFF Fi...