Barbells and Banter

Barbells and Banter

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Barbells and Banter episodes

  • Ep 89 - The best foundation for dieting success, ft. Annie Mac

    Protein, veggies, water - the standard, boring stuff.... But here is our best recipe for nutrition success.

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    This week's topics:

    1. What it's like working with fighters 8:28

    2. Why you should start at maintenance 24:16

    3. Dealing with tempting "trigger" foods 39:43

    4. Meal plans aren't a bad thing 59:01

    5. Carbs & protein around your training 1:09:46

    6. Can you absorb >30g protein in a meal? 1:17:55


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    1 hr 26 min
  • Ep 88 - Why you're constantly dieting, ft. Loz Read & Annie Mac

    Constantly looking for the next diet, or wondering how many more calories you could cut, or kilos to lose? Maybe it's time for a change.


    This week's topics:

    1. The power of knowing you're not alone 15:12

    2. Misconceptions of mentality coaching 28:13

    3. WTF are we meant to eat, or not eat? 37:49

    4. The mindset behind restrictive eating 45:26


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    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep 87 - The year of health & broccoli hair

    Nightmare accommodation, unwanted presents & setting kickass training goals... here's how our 2024 started & how we want it to go.


    This week's topics:

    1. More travel horror stories 6:56

    2. What to do with unwanted presents? 28:02

    3. Muay thai & the broccoli haired crew 34:44

    4. Jess' mystery platform reappearance 47:34

    5. What we're all aiming for this year 52:55


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    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep 86 - Why your niggles won't go away, ft. Laura Fox (Fox Physio)

    How does online physio treatment work? And how might it be better than in-person?


    Laura: https://instagram.com/LauraFox93


    This week's topics:

    1. Signs you have a good therapist 5:56

    2. Warm-ups lifters should do more 13:04

    3. Online treatment gets better results? 34:42

    4. It needs to be a collaborative process 49:31

    5. How quickly should you treat a niggle? 55:35


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    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep 85 - Who do you have in your corner?

    Would you rather be comforted or pushed? The boys chat PL comps, concerts & learning to fight.


    This week's topics:

    1. What animal has the highest BF % ? 2:31

    2. Comps & concerts to end the year 16:40

    3. Becoming a Muay Thai beginner 32:58

    4. Consolation or encouragement? 55:31


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    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep 84 - What would stop you from training?

    Do you believe "relationship weight" is real? Or what could it also be a sign of?


    This week's topics:

    1. Deciphering the language of the youth 19:43

    2. Muay Thai, Zyzz & memories of music 28:30

    3. Wave loading for the nostalgia 45:06

    4. People "letting go" once off the market 1:01:08

    5. Physical & deeper attractions matter 1:12:59


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    As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

    1 hr 25 min
  • Ep 83 - How strong should a bodybuilder be?

    Yeah but how much do you opposite-stance, chest-supported, wrap-around, supinating iso-lateral row, bro?


    This week's topics:

    1. Could you land a plane? 4:04

    2. Hack squat & pool table wrestling 19:21

    3. Strength before fancy exercises 30:58

    4. People are afraid of hard work 45:31

    5. Is "relationship weight" a thing? 1:07:16


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    As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 82 - We're our own worst critic

    Eating challenges, fighting over gym equipment, and getting unwanted (and wanted) compliments... Tune in and enjoy!


    This week's topics:

    1. Planning to eat 15,000 calories 5:31

    2. Racing people to the cable station 25:41

    3. Avoiding some people in the gym... 31:28

    4. Not being shredded for a shoot 51:33

    5. Our top workout songs 1:02:13


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    As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep 81 - Getting past body image fears

    (Un)flattering activewear and trying new, uncomfortable things. Tune in as we recap the photoshoot and lift-off!


    This week's topics:

    1. Bdays, appliances &.. partner tracking? 2:23

    2. Distorted body image & activewear 20:56

    3. Photoshoots aren't as scary as you think 34:15

    4. What we love about powerlifting events 43:42

    5. Doing it all - strong, lean, athletic 57:00


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    As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 80 - How to stop accepting "normal", ft. Lauren 'Loz' Read

    Your expectations and close circles could be limiting you - here's how to push past them.


    Loz: https://instagram.com/Loz_Ready


    This week's topics:

    1. The journey to self-confidence 12:54

    2. Change starts with taking a step 23:01

    3. You need to want to take action 45:35

    4. Expectations are holding you back 53:46

    5. Figure out what you don't want 1:06:52


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    As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

    1 hr 19 min

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