The Start Simple podcast

The final episode of the season. Covering my favourite Christmas films aswell as my thoughts on fitness and the festive period. Hope everyone has a good one- thanks for listening, you're all legends x

On today's episode I am joined by Siobhan to discuss everything from starting BJJ to how reading can improve your life! Siobhan talks through her own fitness journey aswell as the work she does with her clients and other areas around mindset we can focus on We cover; -Siobhan's route in to the fitness industry -Training for performance -Diet culture -Improving your relationship with food...

Today I'm joined by Tom Hull and James Tancock where we answer a number of questions given to us by our clients. We discuss training considerations, mindset work, strategies for dieting and creating new eating habits. You can find the lads on Instagram @tomhullpt and @jthealth Please give the podcast a share, leave a review and let us know what you think

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by my client Hannah Jones Hannah has completely transformed her mindset and her approach to fitness, improved her relationship with food and body image. In the podcast we cover -Where it began for Hannah -What tracking calories and scale weight taught her -How she improved her relationship with food -Enjoying exercise You can find hannah on Instagram @hnnh...

In todays episode I talk a little more about why I'm running a Start Simple program now aswell as topics that I've covered with clients this week Here's what we go over -Start Simple -Breaking things down -Don't be a dick to yourself (body image) -Symmetrical sets

This week I'm joined by my Lewis Potts, a coach who has a unique experience in the world of health and fitness. The mentality of a dieter Losing weight without exercise Lewis' story and heart health Mindset and journalling "Guilt trip" diets There is so much to take from this episode so I really hope you enjoy it. Lewis's instagram handle is @lewis_getresults You can tag m...

This episode is coming to you straight from hotel quarantine in Indonesia! I'll talk a little about travelling aswell as -Time frames for a diet -Using scale weight -Snacks and protein -How to start your day As ever, please leave me a review and tag me on Instagram if you're listening @thatgingerguy__

This week I cover topics that have come up with my clients over the last week, we cover everything from space to rate of weight loss! Here's what we discuss; -Why I do my job -Helping friends diet -Expected rate of weight loss -Why we want to change? As always, please review or share the podcast and give me a tag on Instagram @thatgingerguy__

I am absolutely delighted to have one of my client's Laura on with me this week. We discuss the work she has done with me over the last year aswell as her perspective on diets and diet culture. Here's what we cover Improving your relationship with food How dieting starts  Slimming World Is it just about the way you look? Finding exercise you enjoy  Should we listen to the scales As alway...

In this episode I cover questions asked by clients and topics that have been discussed over the last week with them, We talk about -Muscle protein synthesis -Rep ranges and training intensity -Making changes -Switching off from fitness As ever, please leave a review and tag me @thatgingerguy__ when you've listened

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Dan. Dan has a real decorated CV! He's a firefighter, strength and conditioning coach at the WWE and importantly runs an online coaching business for parents. Dan specialises in coaching Mum's and Dad's and helping them on their journey. Today we cover; -Life of a firefighter -Coaching at the WWE -Coaching parents -How to manage time when...

In todays episode I cover a range of topics and questions that have come through from client check in's this week. -Energy systems -Exercise efficency -Meal prep -1% improvments The book I mention is Atomic Habits by James Clear Please let me know what you think, leave a review and tag me on instagram if you've listened @thatgingerguy__

Today I am delighted to be joined by Neil from Pyramid Performance gym in Stockport, Neil is one of the co-owners at Pyramid Performance and joined me to talk all things gym related! We cover; -How Pyramid Performance came about -The effect of Covid on gyms -Building a gym with a community feel -Finding the right gym for you Please follow Neil on Instagram @neilgallaghertraining and follow the gym...

In today's episode I answer questions from some of my clients aswell as talk through some topics I've covered on Instagram this week We cover -Losing interest in the gym -Food groups for weekends -Dieting for Christmas (Or being made to feel like you have to) As always tag me @thatgingerguy__ on Instagram when you've listened and please leave a review!

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Dan and Mike from Biceps and Banter. The two lads, and the rest of the biceps and banter team have, in my opinion, a honest and level headed approach to fitness (The clue is in the name). Oh- and this one contains swearing so don't let the kids listen! Todays episode we cover; -How they started working together -Empathetic coaching -Bonding over a...

Todays episode is a Q and A episode answering topics that have come from my clients over the week,  We cover -Perfectionism -Instant vs Delayed gratification -Confidence -Gym Anxiety - Choosing the right exercises and training program Please leave a review and give me a tag on Instagram when you've listened @Thatgingerguy__

In today's episode I'm joined by my own business coach, Tanya. Tanya has been a massive help to me in my work and is  also a bit of an expert on mindset too. Here's what we discuss -How Tanya helped me -The pro's and con's of social media -Imposter Syndrome -Managing your priorities -What is NLP? If you enjoy todays episode please leave a review and tag myself and Tanya on...

In todays episode I discuss some common topics that have come up with client questions on my 1:1 and group programs this week, covered are; -Not hitting protein targets -Perfectionism -Making the most of the gym -Progress photos (Pro's and Con's) As always please let me know if you have listened by tagging me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ or send me a message and let me know what you thi...

A bonus episode which is a little different this week, here's what I cover -Getting COVID and how I ended up in Isolation for so long -What is optimal?  -What do you benefit from? -Why gaining fat is ok -Being proactive about your health As ever please leave a review and tag me on Instagram if you listen @thatgingerguy__

This week I'm joined my friend and fellow online coach Tom Hull. We have a chat about everything from Bali to fat loss. Topics covered are; -Our journeys as coaches -Travel in a pandemic -Training for performance -Are abs worth it? -The best approach to fat loss As always sharing or reviewing the podcast is a massive help. You can find Tom on Instagram @Tomhullpt and myself as always @Thatgin...

This week's episode is a Q&A episode focussing on the key topics from my clients this week Here's what I cover; -Lockdown in Bali -Our choices and control when dieting -What is the best training split? -PT vs Online Coaching- Which is right for you? As always I appreciate any feedback, shares and reviews of the podcast. Follow me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ @thatgingerguy__

Today's episode I am delighted to be joined by Chloe Stevens (@chloestevenscoaching) Chloe is a physio, nutritionist, life coach and all round very good egg. We have a brilliant chat around all things womens health, lot's of laughs and plenty of learning. If you listen give myself and Chloe a tag and let us know what you think We cover -The importance of having a coach -Body image and so...

In this episode I discuss  -Why I created Start Simple -What is Start Simple -The pros and cons of calorie tracking -Coming away from calorie tracking -Scale weight and measuring progress As always reviews and ratings go along way. For more info on joining Start Simple head to my Instagram @thatgingerguy__ @thatgingerguy__

Today's episode I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Hannah and Becky from @Cheethamswithdreams. We talk about -Ant and Dec! -Setting big dreams and goals -How they became tiktok famous -The importance of communication -Social media (the good and bad) -Spreading positivity! Leave us a review or rating and let us know what you think @thatgingerguy__  and @cheethamswithdreams

In this episode I cover topics that have come up with my clients across the week and answered any questions they have. Please follow me on Instagram @thatgingerguy__ and leave a rating or a review. Topics discussed in this podcast are How to be more productive Goal setting and achieving When to take a rest day When to take a deload week Are meal plans good or bad I'd love to hear your feedbac...