In this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they’ve been having with their clients & members including The 3,2,1 method to help with a good nights sleep.

Also we talk about gratitude, recording daily wins to put us into a positive ‘can do’ mindset, the benefits of walking & the upcoming Flexible Steel & Strongfirst courses at Unique Results.

In this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they’ve been having with their clients & members including

The Goldilocks Formula - doing too little, doing too much or hitting the sweet spot in the middle.

Also we talk about staying on track & consistent over the summer months & having a degree of control when faced with numerous bank holidays, events, parties & celebrations.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Travis & Ted, two of the stars of ‘The Summit Mentality’ documentary that we discussed with its director & filmmaker Olly Loom in episode 133.

Travis & Ted are two young men on a mission to help other people find purpose & meaning through physical challenge & endurance. They discuss their experience of the ‘Snowdon 24’ & also what they have done since & their plans for the future.

A refreshing, inspiring & uplifting conversation about struggle, challenge & intentionally putting oneself in difficult situations to uncover the depth of character beneath.

We are joined all the way from Dallas, Texas by the fantastic Coach Karen Smith; Strongfirst Certified Master Instructor, Strength Coach & former gymnast.

We talk about Karen’s career in fitness, her development within Strongfirst & her philosophy of ‘Redefining Strong’ & changing the way women over 40 see the role of strength training & being strong.

We also learn about Karen’s recent work with adaptive athletes & the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF). A fascinating conversation with a highly experienced, qualified & influential world renowned coach.

We are joined by Dave Adkins from ‘Principle Physiotherapy’.

Dave talks about the span of his Physiotherapy career, from working intensely with children at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to varied NHS work before moving into private practise.

Through this vast experience Dave has developed principles to his treatment & patient care.

He believes the human body is largely robust & needs to be given the stimulus, time & environment to heal itself & talks about how issues arise within his patients when they do either too much or too little.

A really interesting discussion which will definitely be expanded upon in future episodes.

Join us as we sit down with Denis Vasilev, a world-renowned kettlebell sport champion and coach.

Denis shares his journey in becoming a champion and how he has continued to push the limits of what is possible in the sport.

We delve into his training philosophy, his approach to competition, and the mental fortitude required to excel at the highest level.

Denis also shares his insights on mindset and recovery, as well as his thoughts on what makes a champion.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to help you take your training to the next level.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game.

Jon Engum is a Taekwondo Grandmaster, a Strongfirst Master Instructor, author, creator & Chief Instructor of the Flexible Steel System & he joins us all the way from Fargo, North Dakota USA (the place in the movie).

In this fascinating discussion we learn about Jon’s Martial Arts ‘origin story’ his training background, his introduction & long standing collaboration with Pavel & the genesis & development of the Flexible Steel System & how you can train with Jon in the UK this May!

The 3 hosts (all in their mid 40s) discuss the principles of being ‘in control’ vs ‘out of control’ & how the importance of this balance shifts when we are in our 30s & beyond.

Diet, exercise & lifestyle factors seem to respond better to more control, routine & habit as we get older & those who seem to age better & remain youthful for longer manage to strike the right balance between spontaneity & a well planned life.

This week the hosts discuss persistence & slow progress.

Playing the long game with regards to strength, fitness & health & touch on inevitable declining testosterone levels as we age & some practical lifestyle interventions that can be addressed BEFORE seeking medical assistance

Suzanne Keatley is a women’s coach & mentor & owner/founder of Fitology Hub - a Women’s Only Training Hub in London that looks to change the way women experience ‘the gym’.

Fitology Hub offers 1 to 1 & semi private training as well as a truly holistic approach to health through building a strong, inclusive & empathic community.

Suzanne is also the host of the ‘Reclaiming Yourself’ podcast where she shares real life experiences with women who have had lifestyle, health & fitness breakthroughs which have gone on to positively impact many areas of life.