In this episode I discuss our nation's obsession with tv streaming services and the physiological and financial implications of long term bingeing.

The popular platforms have made subscribing extremely easy, with carefully structured algorithms designed to entice us and more importantly keep our attention on their channels.

Amazon, Netflix, Disney Plus and Sky TV are continually competing for our hard earned cash, with another long term consequence looming.....poor physical and mental health.

Every second of every minute, a streaming channel is being watched wherever it's available, with modern families habitually huddled around multiple tv screens, whilst neglecting mindful eating.

Often households subscribe to two or more services and over a one to ten year period this adds ups to thousands of pounds wasted and in many cases excess body weight and body fat increased.

So next time you hunker down for your nightly consumption of box sets and 're-imaginings' of once great shows, consider getting off the couch and get moving instead.

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In this episode I discuss another common purchase, which can lead to an unhealthy body and bank account.

Takeaway Pizza is both expensive and over time, can give rise to elevated body fat, visceral fat and blood pressure.

Our high streets are saturated with 3 or more of the worlds most popular Pizza chains, including Papa Johns and Dominoes.

The average medium sized pizza comes in at approximately 593 calories with low nutritional value. Based on a consumer purchasing this entry level takeaway once a week, totals 31,000 calories over a 12 month period, excluding any extras or side dishes.

Time for the numbers now - a medium sized pizza costs approximately £14, of which continued weekly, totals £728 per year or £7280 over a 10 years.

To compound the above statistics, often takeaways are consumed in front of the TV, off our laps, leading to bad posture and poor digestion. This habit can also remove our association with food, as our attention is diverted, whilst eating.

So, the next time you crave your regular fix of pizza, consider the health and financial costs and be open to more beneficial choices, such as hiring a personal trainer, sports massage therapist or physiotherapist.

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In this podcast I discuss our nation's addiction to caffeine and the coffee culture in our cities and towns.

1981 saw the first opening of a Costa Coffee franchise in the UK and now our high streets are inundated with three well known coffee chains, including Caffe Nero's (1990) and Starbucks (1998) of which have strategically used market saturation to secure prime retail spots, effectively scaring off smaller and often higher quality independent coffee outlets.

The average UK price of an entry level caffeine fix (£2.70) / £985 per year, could also pay for a personal trainer to help you make healthier, life changing choices.

So next time you rush out on your lunch break and snap up your daily rush of caffeine, consider if this habitual exchange of your hard earned wages could be spent elsewhere to improve your health?

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In this episode I discuss how smoking is not only 100% unhealthy but also has a detrimental effect on both our looks and finances.

The tobacco companies are a multi billion pound industry and have historically targeted consumers by way of tv advertising and event sponsorship.

With the advent vaping becoming normalised and introduced to young and impressionable people, we are now under attack from a multitude of unhealthy messages to start smoking either cigarettes or vaping.

The financial implications of consuming only one pack of 20 cigarettes (average cost £12.60 per day / £4,600 per year) can be a crippling burden to the smoker and his or her family, friends and work. colleagues.

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In this episode, I discuss how your body composition (body weight, body fat and physical appearance) can effect how others see and judge you upon first impression and thereafter.

I cover three different scenarios, in which your physical appearance can give rise to social segregation.

Where you go on vacation, your employment opportunities and your success with dating.

These situations and others I haven't covered will almost certainly factor into our lives at some point. With this in mind, you are equipped to make healthier choices in physical activity and nutrition, allowing for improved quality of life.

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In this episode I discuss my go to book for all things basketball conditioning and court drills.

The author Gregg Brittenham was head of strength and conditioning for the NBA team, New York Knicks, during the 90s and is wildly recognised as pivotal in the Knicks' journey to the 1999 NBA finals and the 2000 conference finals.

The Foreword is by Patrick Ewing, Hall of Fame center for the Knicks.

I played basketball at amateur level during my late 20s to early 30s and had to remain in peak physical condition, for the demands of this superb team sport.

Basketball requires a multitude of physical disciplines, from strength and endurance to speed and power, with flexibility and mobility equally essential.

Injury (patella tendonitis) eventually took its toll my knee and subsequently I stopped playing in 2001....and took up golf, which is another story I'll cover in future episodes.

This book will help you, your team mates and head coach effectively plan on court basketball drills with detailed diagrams and accompanying photos.

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In this episode, I discuss my go to book for everything triathlon training.

This reference book is great for runners, swimmers and bikers, even if you aren't training solely for a triathlon.

Training for any one of these disciplines is time consuming and physiologically demanding. That's why you need a plan. It's not as easy of just buying a pair of trainers and stepping foot outside.

This performance and endurance sport can take months and years to master. Therefore, I recommend to all of my clients to take their time, do their research and read this book.

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In this episode, I prepare my go to breakfast, when pushed for time in the morning.

Often, we either skip breakfast or grab a poor nutritional option, before we start our working day.

Try a tasty homemade smoothie and feel energised for the rest of your morning.

I've gone for ingredients to give me a balance of protein, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins, to prepare my nervous system and kick start my metabolism.

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In this episode I discuss my go to reading material for all things high altitude climbing and trekking.

World renowned alpine athletes Steve House and Scott Johnston have devised an experienced and well researched guide for all levels of climbers, from relative beginner to world class advanced alpine athletes.

I picked this book up in 2021, in preparation for my foray into trekking and climbing.

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In this episode I discuss my go to reading material for all things bodybuilding (hypertrophy).

I picked this revised edition up in 2008, whilst working away at a sports injury clinic in Northamptonshire UK.

This book has stood the test of time, with the fundamentals of building a better body, from weight training principles to nutrition.

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