Health: No Filter

In this short episode, I share my thoughts on a common reason we use to avoid exercising / improving our physical and mental health...namely not getting adequate, unbroken or even perfect sleep.

This excuse has become a go to for many, with tag lines ranging from "I'm struggling to get to sleep" or "I woke up too early".

This reason can quickly deteriorate to become our excuse and in some cases a self fulfilling prophecy, whereby poor sleep patterns are self diagnosed as insomnia, leading to a cycle of mental and physical fatigue caused by lack of exercise and subsequent reliance of highly processed foods for energy.

Should you recognize these patterns, my advice is to try small, time restricted 'exercise snacks' possibly as little as fifteen minutes, increasing weekly as you start to break the cycle of exercise avoidance.

Remember, something is better than nothing in this instance. You will almost certainly find yourself feeling mildly energized and optimistic after a brisk walk, swim, run or resistance based workout, as you increase blood flow, adrenaline and dopamine levels.

In this short episode, I look at our nations obsession with home improvements, from adding conservatories and kitchen extensions to mowing the lawn and buying shiny new household appliances.

Whilst it's nice to replace tired looking carpets or swap the kitchen worktops for a 'modern' updated version, it's equally important, if not more so, to take inventory of our health and fitness.

Our bodies are without question the most vital aspect of our lives, in which our organs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and nervous system are essentially a priceless home.

Entering our spring season, we are inclined to start sprucing up the home and garden in anticipation of the five to six months to follow, culminating in new block paving or a fresh lick of paint in the hallways and bedrooms.

Consider making a plan to do likewise with your health, from excess bodyweight and body fat reduction, to improving your cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. This is turn will almost certainly give you a sense of accomplishment, as your waistline shrinks and face looks younger.

Add a purposeful reduction in your sugar intake and decrease your alcohol consumption and enjoy the newly found mental clarity, normally associated with the aforementioned abstinence.

Should you apply yourself to both home improvements and exercise, give yourself a pat on the back, whilst you stand tall and survey the straight lines on the lawn.

Remember folks, there's no point having shiny taps, if your water's rotten.

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In this short episode I look at the current health and fitness obsession / accountability undertaken by hip hop musicians, from Jay Z and Busta Rhymes to Method Man and Kendrick Lamar.

With the accumulation of approximately 2.5 billion dollars of personal wealth Jay Z is the worlds richest music artist of any genre and fittingly works out to prolong his health, with weight training and a keen eye on a balanced healthy diet.

Countless rappers have fallen victim to an early grave, by way of obesity related disease and or alcohol / drug related consumption. With this in mind, the famous MCs of New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Chicago are enlisting personal trainers and dieticians to assist with weight loss, muscle gain and nutritional adherence.

The point being...next time you play your favorite artist, get down to your local gym or PT and break a sweat yourself.

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In this episode my guest is Rosie Elvin, of ADHD FOCUS.

Rosie kindly joins me to share her personal and professional insight into the broad subject of ADHD (Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder).

As a verified Neurodiversity in the workplace trainer, online course creator and public speaker, Rosie has worked with Lincoln University and more recently Nottingham Trent University, providing education and awareness.

The mission - to raise awareness about ADHD and neurodiversity, equipping employers and employees with practical tools to thrive, both personally and professionally. Celebrating unique strengths of neurodivergence, whilst addressing its challenges, fostering inclusive environments, that empower everyone to succeed.

A passion to highlight underdiagnosis and lack of awareness of ADHD in girls and women and the diverse ways ADHD manifests.

My thanks goes out to Rosie, for her valuable insight and at times surprising statistics, surrounding the disorder.

In the future should I work with a personal training client, who has confirmed his or her ADHD diagnosis, hopefully I'll be in a better position to understand the signs and symptoms connected.

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In this short episode, recorded in a local city center park, I discuss why we should utilize all four seasons in our quest for better health and fitness levels.

Approaching March, it's likely many of you are still thinking about or pondering over when you are going to start walking, swimming, weight training or improving your nutrition.

Take into account, within 4 weeks time, we are a quarter of the way through 2025, of which only April to September we are blessed with daylight and warmer weather, before the annual doom and gloom filled prospect of the autumn and winter months.

Start today folks and avoid the norm of avoidance in healthy decisions, waiting for a warm sunny day, which might not materialize until May or June.

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In this episode I share my thoughts and experiences regarding why we should consider using books for inspiration and information on all health and fitness related.

By taking the time to visit your local book store and purposely deliberate on which book to choose, its likely you'll be more invested into your book of choice, due to the physical experience of venturing out onto the high street or regional shopping center.

With the deluge of social media platforms, vying for our 'divided' attention, it' far easier to get distracted within minutes, or even seconds as we play with mobile phones, laptops or smart pads whilst absently scrolling through sensation driven videos, showcasing a 'health guru' or instagram fitness model in Dubai or California.

Whilst I'm a firm believer in the use of technology to improve our experiences and knowledge, I also champion the process of reading an actual book to soak up information.

As a professional Personal Trainer, I keep a selection of books at home and at work for referencing anatomy and physiology, in order to maintain a balanced view in my quest to provide answers for clients and subscribers alike.

A book can be loaned out, gifted to a friend or donated to your local charity shop, for someone else to enjoy it, albeit at a heavily discounted price, whereas it's unlikely you'll do this with a TikTok scroll or IG funny snippet.

Our brains are increasingly becoming hard wired to the internet and it's ever growing dominance, culminating in a modern culture of fleeting interest in health topics, rather than taking time out to read, understand and reflect on what our bodies are capable of.

Podcasts, audio books and videos all have a place in 2025, of which I'm a collaborator no less...BUT....I always keep an eye out for a great page turner as well.

If an author has worked tirelessly to write a book, with or without assistance, give him or her your attention and hard earned cash for their efforts and remember to share what you've learned.

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Stay fit and Healthy

Tristan Lowe

My guest in this episode is Carrianne Dukes, returning to the channel to reverse roles and ask me questions on all things health and fitness.

This light hearted and honest discussion provides answers and solutions to a range of topics, requested by Carrianne, from body weight reduction and navigating the inevitable plateau in exercise, to battling low moods or addictions.

During the Q and A, you may here something that resonates with you personally or even a work colleague, family member or friend.

With this in mind, perhaps you could reflect on past decisions or choices that have negatively effected your health and what you could do to either reduce or even completely reverse the aforementioned decisions.

As a professional trainer I've witnessed a multitude of scenarios that can lead to poor or sub standard physical and mental health, after thousands of appointments over the past 17 years, since qualifying in sports massage therapy and personal training.

Some of my experiences and answers may seem too simple or 'easy' and not exotic enough compared to the deluge of internet sensations / flavor of the month solutions, available on various platforms, however my mantra remains.....do the simple things, consistently folks.

My thanks goes out to Carrianne for joining me and taking time out from her busy work / life schedule, of which I'm grateful for.

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In this short episode, I send out a reminder to stop procrastinating, when it comes to starting your health improvements.

Mid February and we still see and hear of a work colleague, friend, family member or neighbor claiming to start getting fit......next month....

This is the norm for the majority of people who habitually avoid the mild or moderate discomfort of starting their weight loss or body fat reduction plan.

Often the reasons to delay exercising and improving nutritional intake range from the winter weather and post Christmas blues to 'my friends won't exercise with me' or I'm waiting for my beach holiday in July to start losing weight'.

Our physical health is without question the most important thing in life, as without it, we are venerable to a multitude of illnesses, injury, emotional distress and in some cases, social exclusion.

This episode may seem abrupt, harsh or jarring, but it's coming from a place of care, experience and professional practice.

Folks, don't delay your health kick, start today - not tomorrow.

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My guest in this episode is Emma Tatlow, CEO at Active Lincolnshire.

Emma is a highly experienced leader in the strive for a healthy, active and educated community, within the second largest county in England.

We discuss the scale, importance and complexities involved in building a team of dedicated professionals, working together to provide a long lasting legacy of funding, assistance and education in all things health.

Sport England work closely with Emma and her team to identify a multitude of factors, addressing individual needs and entire communities requiring support.

Personally I learned a lot from this discussion and I'm pleased to say it's a refreshing outlook for our future.

My thanks goes out to Emma, for her time and transparency, of which I wish all the best for 2025 and beyond,

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My guest for episode 80 is Paul Holder, a one time personal training client, who drops by to discuss his skiing stories, from beginner to intermediate level.

Paul explains how to start, where to go and what equipment to use.

We delve into the reasons why skiers choose certain locations, fitness protocols required and injury prevention / recovery.

I myself tried skiing back in 2019, without taking lessons first and quickly learned why its important to consider taking instruction from a professional prior to hitting the piste.

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Enjoy your skiing this winter

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