Fitness Unfiltered

Fitness Unfiltered

By Joslyn Thompson RuleHealth & FitnessNutritionFitness
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  • #18 How new research is defining how we treat the pelvic floor during exercise with Helen Keeble

    In today’s episode, I am joined by the amazing pelvic health physiotherapist, Helen Keeble. She’s been practicing physio for 13 years now, and she’s training mostly women who are either professional athletes or just everyday normal athletes who want to exercise and want to make sure that pelvic health isn’t a barrier for them.


    We discuss how Helen has adapted and how she treats her patients based around a really interesting research on what happens to the pelvic floor during exercise. We also talk about breathing and the use of intra-abdominal pressure during lifting in particular, but also during exercise in general.


    Our talk extends to what the future looks like for research into women and training, so tune in, to find out some really interesting facts around the advancements of science in these areas. 


    Some Questions I Ask:

    ·      How have you changed your practice or how have you taken the new research and implemented it into your own stuff? (08:33)

    ·      Have you noticed a significant difference between what you did before and what you’re doing now? (13:44)

    ·      If you’re doing a heavy lift, do you breathe as if you were pregnant? (25:17)

    ·      How many athletes who haven’t had children do you come across with various pelvic floor issues? (31:00)


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    ·      About Helen’s course, designed to help physiotherapists improve their functional assessments and rehab when it comes to the pelvic floor. (02:20)

    ·      What the new research is revealing around the pelvic floor. (03:22)

    ·      The differences in breathing when you’re lifting during pregnancy and when you are not pregnant. (20:52)

    ·      The findings of a research done on heavy weight lifting and prolapse symptoms in women. (27:26)

    ·      The concerns people have around the CoVID-19 quarantine period, and Helen’s advice on how to keep training. (34:19)


    Connect with Helen:

    ·      Website

    ·      Ph Physiotherapy Website

    ·      Instagram

    ·      Twitter

     


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    42 min
  • #17 The Difference In Skill Sets Between Group Exercise And PT, And Continued Self-Development With Kim Ngo

    We talk about Kim’s transition from being an accountant to becoming one of London’s mega trainers, and also her most defining moments, how she continues her training and development now, and lots of other good stuff in between. 


    On this episode, I speak with the incredible Kim Ngo, a Nike trainer with over 4 years of fitness coaching experience. She’s set up an amazing movement called Food & Lycra about seven years ago with herself and two business partners. Through, this she’s created a huge amount of change in the way that women seek out movement. 


    Throughout our conversation, we talk about Kim’s transition from working as an accountant to becoming one of London’s top mega trainers, as well as the defining moments of her career thus far. Kim also opens up about how she continues her training and development today. 


    Take a listen to hear more about Kim’s motivating story about her life and fitness journey so far. 


    Some Questions I Ask: 

    • Did you ever fear that maybe you weren’t good enough to thrive in the fitness industry? (11:03)
    • As a coach, how do you continue working on your own development? (21:33)
    • What have been the most defining moments in your career? (30:37)


    In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

    • How Kim got into fitness, even against her mother’s wishes. (3:32)
    • The differences between PT and coaching fitness classes. (13:45)
    • What drives Kim to continuously improve her coaching skills. (21:53)
    • Why CrossFit clicked for Joslyn and became one of her fitness passions. (24:50)
    • What Kim’s experience on a reality TV show was like. (30:44)


    Connect with Kim: 

    FiiT

    Instagram

    Food and Lycra Instagram


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    46 min
  • #16 Upgrading Self-Talk, Awareness & Emotional Intelligence with Emma Hackett

    On this episode, I speak with the amazing Emma Hackett, a mental performance consultant. In other words, she is a high-performance coach that works with elite athletes and individuals. 


    Throughout our conversation, we discuss details around self-talk, becoming self-aware, reframing, and emotional intelligence. Emma shares so many nuggets of information about how you can apply all these mindset tools and strategies immediately to your life. 


    Take a listen to learn how you can start training your brain to boost your self-talk. 


    In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

    • How Emma’s life led her to working in the self-development space. (2:46)
    • How Emma learned to upgrade her self-talk. (5:00)
    • The one morning habit to make you more productive throughout the day. (14:59)
    • How to recover your day when your morning routine doesn’t go as planned. (24:13)
    • How Emma uses visualization tools to set herself up for success. (32:48)
    • How the reticular activating system helps you retrain your brain to fight negative narratives. (50:22)


    Connect with Emma Hackett: 

    LinkedIn

    Instagram

    Emma’s email


    Resources: 

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

    Mindset by Carol Dweck


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    1 hr 1 min
  • #15 Going into Labour & Exercising the Pelvic Floor with Helen Keeble

    It’s been a hot minute since the last episode! 


    This episode was recorded a year ago with my pelvic floor physio, Helen Keeble, as we prepared for the birth of my second born, Max. 


    We discuss why everyone should get their pelvic floor checked (not just mums); preparing for labour; the pressure that due dates put on parents; how soon you should exercise after giving birth; and a host of other gems that made me feel so much more informed going into labor. 


    Take a listen to learn more about pre- and post-partum health and exercise from Helen Keeble. 


    Some Questions I Ask: 

    • Is it okay to check the strength of a pregnant woman’s pelvic floor? (3:31)
    • Why is it recommended that women lean forward when they feel contractions? (21:58)
    • Why is there such pressure around due dates? (36:54)
    • After a natural birth, what are my next steps regarding caring for my pelvic floor? (42:52)
    • How can people get in contact with you? (56:22)


    In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

    • What Helen found when I had my first appointment with her. (4:37)
    • How breathing techniques affect the pelvic floor. (12:13)
    • Why strengthening the pelvic floor is essential to a healthy core. (19:15)
    • How partners can be more involved in helping throughout labour. (22:58)
    • When to start doing various exercises post-birth. (44:11)


    Connect with Helen Keeble: 

    Email

    Instagram


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    1 hr 4 min
  • #12: Life as a coach and athlete without judgement with Nesrine Dally
    In today’s episode I speak with the amazing coach and Muay Thai athlete, Nesrine Dally. We discuss her reservations around deciding to wear the hijab and the affect she felt it may have had on her career as a coach and athlete. We also discuss how the fitness industry has changed over the years, and what we would recommend for new trainers to the industry; how Nesrine balances, coaching, training and family life; mindset when motivation is low; and favourite recovery protocols. 

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    1 hr 28 min
  • #11: Macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration and the supplements backed by scientific evidence with Biologist Sinead Roberts of Feed Fuel Perform.
    Today I speak with Biologist Sinead Roberts about her company Feed Fuel Perform. Sinead has specialised in cell biology and human genetics and brings that to her nutrition business when working with athletes and clients. We go deep on the basics of nutrition covering macronutrients, micronutrients and hydration. Sinead also discusses the supplements that have been tested and proven to work including something you will find in your kitchen cupboard and those that have no evidence to say that they work to enhance performance. 

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    1 hr 15 min
  • #10 From 47kg to seven times European Regionals Athlete with Laura Faulkner
    Today I speak with the lovely Laura Faulkner about her journey to become a seven-times CrossFit European Regionals Athlete. Starting her journey weighing just 47kg and taking years to gain the weight that allows her to hold her own on the competition floor has been as much a mental journey as it has been a physical one. Managing OCD and channelling how her brain works into focused training rather than getting caught up in her head is a lesson for us all in managing how we deal with our stuff. Laura is clear that her story, methods and message are unique to her and we must all find our own way - it has been a pleasure to watch her journey up until now and I feel like this is just the beginning for her.  

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    2 hr 18 min
  • #9 Ask Joslyn
    In this episode I answer three listener questions: 1) Why does access to quality training and coaches cost so much?; 2) How do you balance being a mama and training; and 3) What are your favourite recovery protocols?  

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    22 min

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