Fitness Success Podcast

Going to the gym can provide not only a place in which you can achieve the physical health you’ve been dreaming of, but also a sense of community and social interaction to our lives.

But as James discusses in this week’s show, it’s important not to lose sight of the reasons why we began going to the gym in the first place.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

A sense of community, of friendship, of social interaction, at gyms is definitely a good thing, and may cause us to frequent it much more. But we need to remember the driving factors.

You need to be clear on some  key factors:

Why - Why are you training?

Who benefits? - Aside from yourself, who are the beneficiaries of your hard work?

The more we clarify the key factors in our minds, the more we recognise the real reasons behind going to the gym.

BEST MOMENTS

‘For many, the gym has a social and community aspect’

‘If you’re relying solely on willpower to get you somewhere, then you’re going to fail’

‘It’s the processes that are going to take you, gradually, along your journey'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

ABOUT THE HOST

James Breakspeare

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

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If nothing else, the COVID-19 situation has shown us that while we may believe our lives are built upon certain bedrocks and foundations, it’s vitally important to stop every now and then, and focus on the things that really matter.

Certainly that’s the case for James himself, who takes time out this week to discuss the things in his own life that matter most to him, and how a new perspective has enabled him to recognise them.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

People believe that if you live a fit and healthy and life, then you have to adhere to a rigid, disciplined life. That it takes over aspect of your existence. But life is there to be enjoyed.

Time away from the routines we set in place, has granted us the perspective to recognise our own personal humanity, and the things in our lives that matter the most.

Business and success are important, but we need to remember that they are a means to achieving our life goals, and ultimately happiness; not the other way around.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It’s the appreciation of the stuff that really matters’

‘If we’re not actually clear on the things that motivate us, how are we ever going to stay the journey?’

‘I got clear on the things that actually matter to me'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

ABOUT THE HOST

James Breakspeare

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

CONTACT METHOD

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Instagram

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Twitter

Linkedin

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Counting calories has quickly been adopted as the most popular way to lose weight, and in some cases to gain weight. But is it effective in either case?

In this week’s show, James talks you through why the method may work for you, and what to consider before making it a part of your life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The first thing to ask is if calorie counting is right for you. Calorie counting will only work if it fits, in an effective way, into your lifestyle.

Counting calories is a discipline that requires much attention. If you are the undisciplined type, you may be surprised at how much work it takes. 

The simple fact is that if you wish to lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit, and to gain you need to absorb an excess of calories. The key is to find the benchmark upon which to base your plan.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If we can’t do it consistently, then it’s unsustainable’

‘It depends where your goals are, and where you’re coming from at that moment in time’

‘I believe that we need a solid system set in place'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

The Free Ignite Weight Loss Program - https://jamesfitnesssuccess.lpages.co/ignite/

ABOUT THE HOST

James Breakspeare

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook

Instagram

You Tube

Twitter

Linkedin

https://louth.spgyms.com/

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James meets Rachel France, the Director of Biomechanics Education, and an enthusiastic proponent of the belief that health and ability can be dramatically improved through effective movement techniques.

Rachel discusses the principles behind her groundbreaking system which seeks to improve the quality of life we all have, as well as the driving forces behind her passionate belief in the benefits of robust health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Having a passion for something like the human body and movement, and the devotion to education on the subject, is often far more valuable than standard qualifications. 

The true rewards come in seeing how improved health can positively impact the world around us, and how it can lead to happier, more fulfilled lives.

Those with confidence have a responsibility to teach those without, how to be the most self-assured, empowered versions of themselves that they can be.

Weakness in the core is often linked to pain and posture. Both issues may need different forms of diagnosis before core stability work is put into place. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘Very subtle things can have a profound impact, long term’

‘Move well - move more!'

‘I have recognised how to self-reflect’

‘It’s about constant daily movement. I pepper my whole day with movement'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

Biomechanics Education - https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/author/bioadmin/

Rachel France LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-france-dipits-dipbe-qtls-miba-0059ab15/?originalSubdomain=uk

Rachel France Twitter - https://twitter.com/biomechanicsedu

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most effective ways of rolling back the clock and putting you in control of your health and fitness is through your diet. But with so much conflicting information out there about “good" foods and “bad” foods, it can be a minefield when it comes to deciding what to put into your body.

As James discusses in this week’s show, it can be extremely damaging to think about food in such binary terms, but you can make life much easier by following a very simple strategy.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

By categorising foods as bad or good, we psychologically condition ourselves to believe that certain foods are prohibited, when that isn’t the case.

Life’s just as much about being happy as it is about being healthy. Restricting the pleasures that you can indulge in, prevents many avenues of happiness in so many areas.

Make a list of all the foods you like, and all the foods you don’t like. Concentrate on the foods you like and want, and build your dietary regime around them.

Make sure to include the foods you’re not so keen on, but know are healthy for you. It’s all about balancing and moderation.

BEST MOMENTS

’The labelling of food as “bad” or “good” is really counter-productive’

‘You might look the way you want to look, but you’re bloody miserable’

‘One-size-fits-all doesn’t work’  

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James meets “Mr Unstoppable”, Paul Mort, international keynote speaker and author, about the incredible journey through life so far, and the outlook he’s adopted that’s enabled him to pull his life back from the brink in order to become the unstoppable force he is today!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Any kind of diet or program relies solely upon the motivation and willpower of the individual. The key is to find the healthy activity that you can actually enjoy.

Nutrition is much more difficult when you have not treated your environment with health in mind. By setting your environment to win, containing small rewards, you can accelerate your health plans.

You never rise to your expectations. You only ever fall to your lowest level of training in times of stress. 

Mind-set is all a case of finding the leverage that spurs us on to want to do better. The problem is that motivation is generally something we have to find within ourselves. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘You’ll either get excited or get offended’

‘I always thought hot yoga was for menopausal women’

‘We set up the environment to win’

’Nobody’s lazy, they just lack leverage’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach  

Paul Mort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/

Paul Mort Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulmort1/

Paul Mort Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%94%A5paul-mort%F0%9F%94%A5-27823792/

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training and developing your health and fitness are vital ingredient in life. But backing away now and then is equally as important. 

As James discusses in this episode, it’s okay to take a break, and it’s perfectly possible that you’re doing too much. By following James’ expert guidance, you’ll be better able to spot the best times to take your foot off the pedal.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Over-training can lead to injury and extreme fatigue. We need to remember that the body always needs to recover so that positive effects can take place.

Extreme fatigue can lead to us not physically being able to hit our goals, which then leads to a downturn in our mental state.

The programmes we often see online are designed to work relentlessly and have no idea of your age, sleep patterns, sex, physical state, or many other factors which can drastically affect its outcome.

Don’t listen to the advice of influencers. Their images are generally manufactured in order to seem aspirational, and have no relevance to reality.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you’re red-lining all the time then eventually something’s going to give’

‘Failure becomes this perpetuating cycle’

‘Experience comes through training and knowledge’

‘You need to train specifically for you'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach 

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accountability is one of the toughest skills to develop on our journey towards a healthy lifestyle. It can be easy to make excuses to ourselves when we’re the ones responsible for getting up, getting out there, and getting to it.

James talks you through several ways in which you can keep that motivation high, even on the darkest of days.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Intentions are all very well, but the quest for health is a long, difficult road, and unless we push ourselves, and keep that routine, the journey often becomes a less-travelled road.

Motivation is generally a fleeting thing. Boredom sets in all too fast. In order to keep that motivation, it’s crucial to set these practices in stone and create new routines swiftly.

Goal setting is key, but make sure the goals you set are realistic and achievable. It’s best to set smaller goals and work towards them in increments.

The best coach is the one who holds you accountable at all times. They’ll make you feel terrible, and rightly so, if you decide to slacken with your routine.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You are the easiest person to lie to’

’Too many people want to look like Aquaman’

‘Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do’

‘Avoiding overwhelm comes with a clear-cut systemised structure'   

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach 

 

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most people, the only metric that seems to matter in their quest for health, is the number on the scales in the morning. But as James points out in this week’s show, there are other metrics that are far more valuable, and far more empowering...

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Inches - Take a measurement from several different areas, including thighs, hips, waist and chest, and measure again each fortnight to look for signs of decrease.

Photographs of your physical progress are essential! At a set time each morning, take a photograph of your body, and within weeks, you’ll see the progress being made.

How do you feel? This is a metric most people ignore in favour of weight, but if you have more energy, and are feeling more dynamic, then your health is certainly improving.

Fitness is something you can easily track. You can feel positive change through your own strength levels, and the fact that you may not be so short on breath during simple activities.

BEST MOMENTS

’The numbers on the scales are the worst thing to judge your success on’

‘All that scales can tell you about is your relationship with gravity’

‘A picture paints a thousand words’

‘You feel better, you look better, but you’re judging your success on the number on a scale?' 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach 

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shifting belly fat is the hardest thing to do for those looking to get in shape, but if you can nail it, then it can lead to an instantly improved figure, and a great deal more self-confidence.

In this week’s episode, James talks you through six ways in which you can rid yourself of that stubborn spare tyre, and smashes the most common objections he hears when it comes to these specific exercises.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Eating to a calorie deficit is the primary way of losing weight! Simply put, if you’re eating more calories than your body uses each day, you’ll gain, not lose.

Consistency in your training is vital to long-term weight loss. Start today and keep that routine going. Keeping the weight off is a long-term course of action.

You’re never too old. Change can be implemented at any time in your life. You might have to work a little harder, and in a different way, but you can always improve yourself.

Cost should never be a barrier. What can you de-prioritise in life in order to see to it that you can afford better health? Also, there are plenty of free resources to take advantage of.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Because you’re self-conscious, your self-worth decreases’

‘If you’re eating more than you’re using, then you’re going to gain weight’

’Nobody can make you accountable, but you!’

‘Right now you have more time than ever on your hands'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Fitness Success Coach 

ABOUT THE HOST

https://linktr.ee/JamesBreakspeare

James is an Online Personal Trainer helping people regain control of their health & fitness. 

He Is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Bio Mechanics Trainer & British Weight Lifting Coach.

James loves Public Speaking to motivate and inspire people to become fitter, healthier & stronger this in turn has seen him start the Fitness Success Podcast where his goal is to help as many people as possible

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.