Beyond The Mirror

Today I am discussing another issue that comes up frequently in my conversations with clients. I look into the common problem of being constantly unhappy with your appearance.

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In this episode I address a question I get asked an awful lot by people who are terrified of piling all the weight back on.

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Today I welcome previous guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey.

Eric is a PhD, accomplished online coach, writer, natural bodybuilder and powerlifter, and an all-round nice guy.

2:10 minutes - we have an introduction to Eric, who he is and what he is doing.

4:50 minutes - we start to discuss the lockdown situation and how Eric is handling it.

8:30 minutes - we discuss managing with limited equipment and bodyweight.

18:30 minutes - we discuss how you can still actually grow muscle with just bodyweight if you develop a routine and progress your movements.

23:00 minutes - we cover the risks of overtraining and also low motivation.

32:40 minutes - we talk about the risks of over doing it when we can get back to the gym.

36:00 minutes - we talk about the challenges faced by power lifters and other athletes who require very specific equipment and ways to manage that.

40:00 minutes - we discuss having an introductory period when you return to the gym, a graded exposure to build back to where you were.

45:00 minutes - we discuss nutrition, the challenges of boredom and stress. Also the risk of being so strict that you cannot maintain your new routine outside of lockdown.

50:00 minutes - finally we talk about the benefit of other things, such as podcasts, books, time with family.

In today's episode I discuss what we do on days when we can't be bothered. The days when our motivation is low and we risk throwing our plan out of the window.

In today's episode I talk about our end goals, have we thought about where we want to be? Are we trying to implement a new process or reach a specific goal?

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In today's episode, I continue to discuss the steps we need to take to make lasting change.

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In this episode I talk about how to start making changes to habits we may not even be aware we have. 

I discuss how we can audit our habits and discover things that may be holding us back.

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Today I have a great chat with Tim, he is a gym owner and nutritionist in Northamptonshire.

Tim has been in the industry for nearly a decade, where he went from coaching athletes and sports teams before moving into PT and education.

Tim has a thriving gym which is built on training culture and community. In Today's talk we discuss some of the key elements to his success and troubles he has faced to keep the business moving at these uncertain times.

In this Episode we discuss;

* 0:00 We start by discussing the history to the Empowerment Training Centre which actually began as a facility for women.

* 15:00 minutes; Tim explains the 12 week Strength and Conditioning programme, focusing on progression.

* 21:00 minutes; we discuss how to add in 'what people need' as well as what they want to their training programmes and help them be 'fit for life'

* 27:30 minutes; I ask Tim how they incorporate education around nutrition and lifestyle.

* 36:00 minutes; we discuss the pitfalls and how some people can be put off by trainers.

* 38:19 minutes; I ask Tim how they are adapting to the current situation and any tips for facility owners.

* 43:00 minutes onwards; we continue to have a fascinating discussion about the present challenges, helping clients maintain or 'not get any worse' and planning for the future.

In today's episode I talk about meal timing. Is it important or not? Can it play a role in either weight loss or muscle gain. How can we plan our meals to suit ourselves?

In today's episode, I break down how to get enough quality food in your diet without being over-restrictive or eating like a monk.