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In this episode, Guy and Charlie (and Charlotte - spot when she arrives...) talk through what overtraining is and how it can lead to burnout, injury, and other not-very-fun things in life. This episode also covers: - Periodisation, and how to structure your rest periods around your life schedule - Charlie's strategy for preventing overtraining - Why avoiding overtraining isn't necessaril...

In this episode, Charlotte provides a blind ranking list for Charlie to ponder over. From pole vault to ultra marathons in the sahara, which one is the hardest to train and compete for if we really want to get the most out of our bodies and minds? If you enjoy this format, let us know what you'd like to see next! (If you don't, let us know what you'd like to see next...) Follow the...

In this episode, Charlie talks about the importance of defining our measure of success, and how sometimes what we once strove to achieve may not serve us in the way we had initally thought. By the end of this episode, you will gain superior knowledge of: - why body weight is a fragile measure of success - the difference between process and outcome-based measures - why uncovering your true purpose...

In this episode, Charlie presents Charlotte with a challenge: she has one year to train for a popular fitness event - which one will she choose? But the catch... she must rank these events 1 by 1 as Charlie presents them. No take backs, no reshuffling -  a proper lock it in and ride it out decision. Next time: Charlie ranks the hardest running distances... Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Charlie breaks down why constantly trying to prove ourself to others (and ourself) is preventing us making progress in our fitness journey. Expect to gain superior knowledge of: - why we might feel the need to seek approval from others - how to do what's best for us, not just what looks good - why rest days are even more important than the hard sessions Follow the Barn Gym cr...

In this episode, Charlotte and Charlie answer the most popular questions asked by their clients recently: - What do I do when my grip strength gives out? - Is running effective for fat loss? - Am I allowed to eat ice cream in a calorie deficit? If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a comment for which questions you'd like us to answer next! Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

In this episode, Charlie dives deep into the approach of rehabbing an injury. Leaning on his own recovery from surgery 3 months ago and years of setbacks, he gives his top tips to go from despising the process of recovery to actually enjoying it. By the end of this episode, you will gain superior knowledge of: - why labelling your exercises as "rehab" is holding you back - the process of...

If you haven't already given it a listen, head back to Part 1 of "How To Endure Hard Things" to get up to scratch on Charlie and Guy's bid to convince you that doing hard things is good and will make your life experience fuller. In this episode, Guy and Charlie break down two systems in the brain and how you can apply them to your fitness journey: 1. The Reticular Activating Sy...

In today's episode, Guy and Charlotte sit down to talk about a crazy era the fitness world witnessed (a while back). Yes... we're talking about the 80s! Thigh Masters, sweat suits, and SlimFast shakes - this episode dives into the most ridiculous fitness fads of the 80s and whether they’d survive today. Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/guykennedypt/⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In today's episode, Guy and Charlie sit down with former Barn Gym coach Harrison Walker, chatting about his pivot to yachting and training millionaires on a 63 metre yacht in Miami, Florida. Harrison reveals the 3 things he loves the most about the UK now he's back briefly from America, why getting up at 5.30am is non-negotiable for him, and the reason he stopped pursuing professional ru...

Guy is back from his travels traversing The Great Wall Of China and exploring Mongolia's fascinating landscapes. In this episode, Guy, Charlie, and Charlotte sit down to talk about what makes Barn Gym the experience it is today. Expect to gain superior knowledge of: - the difference between a space and a place - the ethos of Barn Gym - how the countryside is such an important factor for build...

A special guest is on the pod, it's our beloved videographer Benjamin Slade. In this episode, Charlie, Charlotte, and Ben chat about all things Covid... £300 dumbbells, police raids, and 18 mile runs with no fuel. Ben really enjoyed being in front of the camera for once, but this unfortunately meant that he couldn't see the camera failing 50 minutes in... maybe we need back up. Follow th...

Are you training in a way that's best for your long-term health? In this episode, Charlie and Charlotte sit down with Kaspars Maksimovs, a fellow coach down at Barn Gym, and chat about all things movement and coaching. Kaspars talks about how his upbringing in Latvia shaped his early days of physically-focused training, and how he has pivoted to prioritising awareness, integrity and adaptatio...

In this episode, Charlie and Charlotte bring some controversial opinions to discuss in broad daylight (the outside area of the gym). We talk about: - whether wearables are ruining our lives - if "eating clean" is the right thing to do - why you should start reading the description of this video (thanks for scrolling this far x) Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram....

Charlie brings his journal once again to discuss some of the biggest mental shifts he's made over the past couple of years to improve his mental game. In this episode, Charlie and Charlotte sift through these perspective shifts to elevate your mental game: - what to do when you experience self-doubt - how to make better and faster decisions - why sacrifices become lifestyle choices Follow the...

Do some people "just not understand"... or do they actually have a point when they tell you to train less? In this episode, Charlie and Charlotte discuss Charlotte's best bits over her weekend at the Arnold Classic, when you should take a rest day, and why sometimes less is really more. Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/guykennedypt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Charlie – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What if the thing you’re avoiding is exactly what you need? In this episode, Charlie and Guy dive into the real meaning of endurance, why suffering isn’t the enemy, and how learning to embrace it can unlock a completely different level of performance. Yeah, and Charlie shares how Latin helps us do hard things... Follow the Barn Gym crew: Guy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/guykennedypt/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Charli...

What does it take to completely transform your body and your mindset while operating at the highest level in your career? In this episode, Guy and Charlie sit down with Mark Cowlard, Barn Gym member and C Suite Leader of Arcadis, who shares one of the most inspiring transformations you’ll hear this year. At 55 years old, Mark went from 102kg and 40% body fat to a lean, high-performing 72kg and 13%...

Xavier walks into Barn Gym with zero experience and every gym myth the internet sold him. Guy dismantles them one by one. Lower back pain? Train it, don't avoid it.  Soreness = progress? Nope.  Belts & straps = cheating? Wrong again.  "I don't have a core"? Stop posturing. This is the beginner's guide to NOT falling for fitness BS.  Follow the crew: Guy – ⁠⁠https://www...

Guy, Charlie, and Charlotte break down the unwritten rules of gym culture: from sweaty bald men leaving head marks on benches to the controversial barbell pad debate. Questions that shall be answered... - should you put other peoples' weights back for them? - should you clear up your own vomit? - should men wear crop tops and lycra? and many more... Follow the crew: Guy – ⁠https://www.instagr...

In this episode of the pod, Guy brings a piece of paper with the most important statistic of them all... which sports consume the most alcohol? Guy and Charlie discuss why Darts is more important than Athletics, why team sports are so much more popular than individual sports, and the time Guy played rugby drunk. What/who do you want to see next? Follow us on socials: Guy - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram....

The dream's dead. Three weeks before departure, Guy gets the email: Pyongyang Half Marathon cancelled. No explanation. Just… cancelled. So what do you do when months of training suddenly mean nothing? Guy and Charlie unpack the letdown and explore Plan B (Great Wall of China? Mongolia? Monk meditations?). Plus: Charlotte's back on ADHD meds, and her brain is finally quiet for the first t...

Guy is training for one of the world's most unusual races: a half marathon in North Korea. And he's doing it completely alone on a 720-meter farm loop. In this episode, Guy and Charlie break down what it really takes to prepare for a race you can't rehearse, why most people shouldn't train like Goggins, and how to stop obsessing over outcomes when the clock is screaming at you....

If you've been looking to get a personal trainer, here's your nudge. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.barn-gym.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 1:1 personal training sessions (and group classes) to get your journey started. In this episode, Guy and Charlie dive deep into what modern personal training really looks like and why the traditional model of just showing up twice a week isn't enough anymore. Th...

It's another hilarious episode from your favourite PTs Guy, Charlotte, and Charlie. This time it's Guy's birthday, where we go into the archives of our best and worst stories from our biggest celebrations to date. We talk: Guy's childish volcano cake, Charlie's wine snorkle at his 21st, and the reason Charlotte won't be at work for the next couple of weeks... Follow u...