The Pod Project

This week I got thinking about how much societal norms and social media can effect body image (or our thoughts on body image), also discussing whether a personal trainer should look a certain way, how to overcome the 'I feel fat' feeling and ways to improve body image. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need supp...

3 tips on how to increase motivation, my recommendations on how to take action and the power of starting.  A few analogies and motivational quotes thrown into this one 😂 Share on Instagram if you enjoyed and don't forget to tag me! @_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 ment...

Sometimes there's too much information out there on the best exercises or what we should be doing in the gym etc. In this epsiode I aim to simplify the information and help you decide how to create a training plan, how and why to track your sessions, whether or not you should worry about rep ranges and whether you should include cardio or HIIT. Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me...

Dealing with gym anxiety or worried about starting the gym? I'm aiming to help you change your mind and give you some inspiration to go to the gym.  I also answer my top 3 FAQs as a PT and one of them is all around calorie deficits - I'll explain what it is and how you create one. Any questions, drop me a message on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag...

This year my focus is accountability. That's for myself, my clients, in my business and in my personal life. In this episode I talk about the benefits of an accountability buddy system and how a buddy can help you get stuff done. 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 m...

Setting a goal is fun but sticking to that goal is something different! I share some strategies to help with goal setting and my tips to stick to the goal.  A good listen if you have some new year goals!  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!   Con...

Do you exercise because you enjoy the way it makes you feel or because you think you it's what you should be doing? Are you over training or feeling guilty about having a rest?  Take a listen, this may help!  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 mak...

Joined by PT & coach Dan Lambert, we chat about Dan's switch to small group PT and the benefits of training in that way. Mindset at Christmas and tips for staying accountable, the power of group fitness and the importance of small wins. Also a Q&A including what everyone wants to know - why Dan packed up his life, moved to Bali and returned home in the same weekend 👀😂 Find Dan on In...

Are you following diet culture beliefs? Should you be weighing yourself? Should we compliment someone's weight loss? Lots of questions but in this ep I'm answering them all. 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 coac...

What could be useful about self doubt? This episode explains how and gives you some real life examples of how to have less self doubt and more self confidence.  Find me on Instagram for more on this topic @_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 m...

Have you ever thought about how closely linked our identity and our habits are. I hadn't but once I did, it helped me set and reach new goals. In this episode I'll talk about how you can change bad habits by changing the beliefs you have around your identity. Follow me on Instagram to see more and to get in touch @_chloelongstaff Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you sha...

To track or not to track? In this episode I give a top line overview of the benefits of tracking but also other options to be accountable / create good habits withou  tracking using an app. Also I discuss the reasons for a 'bad training session and how we can deal with that Find Chloe on Instagram @_chloelongstaff Tag me if you share this on social media and drop me a message if you need supp...

In this episode I chat with my good friend and Yoga and Meditation Instructor Louise Aviles. We chat about our memories prepping together for a bodybuilding show several years ago, life now as a new mum for Louise, running her online business alongside mum duties and you can find out about her new launch of on-demand yoga and meditation. You can access Louise's offer through this link as ment...

In this episode I talk about how to enjoy the journey and appreciate the present moment rather than focusing on the destination or end goal. I share a personal experience of a journey that I enjoyed and how to apply that to daily life. 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 episode...

In this episode I introduce the podcast, why I wanted to create it and I share my plans for the podcast going forward  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@googlem...