In this episode Matt talks to movement coach Tom Waldron. Tom is a Pilates teacher, biomechanics coach and Franklin method practitioner and he uses his unique experience to educate movement teachers and help his clients move better, rehab from injuries and reduce pain.

In the episode the pair discuss their views on Pilates as a method, the role of placebo and its connection to language and clients expectation. The conversation then moves onto the landscape of social media and how this polarized world of different camps and opinions can become confusing for clients and teachers alike, they then discuss the latest debate within the movement world which is:

Alignment is everything vs alignment is not important

Interested in working with Tom or attending one of his courses, details below. 

https://www.tomwaldronmovementtherapy.co.uk/

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @tomwaldronmove

Facebook - tomwaldronmove 

In this episode Matt speaks to personal trainer and nutrition coach Vicki Marks (aka Vicki PT)

Vicki has been in the industry 20 years and has studied extensively and during that time has put in the hours on the gym floor so understands how to apply the theory.

They discuss Vicki`s journey in the industry and she talks honestly about the challenges she faced as a teenager and how this experience has helped shape the trainer she is today

These earned and learned experiences have helped her create an amazing online platform and community which empowers and educates women.

This conversation is littered with practical tips and advice including dispelling some commonly held fitness myths.

Interested in finding out more about the incredible work Vicki does? Details below 

https://www.vickipt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/vickipt_pt_nutritioncoach/

https://www.facebook.com/VickiPTpersonaltrainernutritioncoach

I think most people spend more time than they would like looking at screens.

On average people spend 3hrs looking at their phones each day. 51% check their phone a couple of times per hour and 22% every few minutes. That`s 1 in 5 people.

In this podcast Matt looks at the consequences that all this screen time is having on our physical and mental well-being, he also sheds light on the ways tech companies are manipulating us to spend more time staring mindlessly and how this supports the attention economy worth a staggering 7 trillion dollars (yes trillion)

The podcast contains plenty of tips and suggestions on how we can start taking back control around our use of technology. Use technology to serve you rather than it use you.

Interested in knowing more? Below is a list of further reading and watching
 
Stolen Focus – Yohan Hari
 Irresistible – Adam Atler
The distraction addiction – Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Your brain at work – David Rock
Tristan Harris – 60 minute special (brain hacking)
Social Dilemma – Netflix documentary
Tristan Harris ted talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C74amJRp730&ab_channel=TED

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Intermittent fasting (time restricted feeding) has been popular for the last decade but isn’t a new thing.

In this episode Matt looks at the history of fasting and why it has become so popular again. Matt then discusses the recent research which suggests the benefits of time restricted feeding are more to do with our circadian rhythm and health rather than weight loss. 

This episode gives lots of practical advice on possible feeding windows people might want to use and why time restricted feeding is not necessarily for everyone. 

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In this episode Matt speaks to Heba Abdel Gawad. Heba is a double Olympian and the co founder of award winning fitness training provider Bodyhack. 

In this interview Heba talks about her extensive training in the field of functional neurology and its application to movement.

The conversation includes how we can train the visual and vestibular system to improve the quality of information the brain receives and, as a result, improve movement outcomes and even reduce pain.

Heba gives lots of practical exercises that we can start implementing today to improve the quality of sensory information we receive and then she talks specifically about how she applies this information in the Pilates setting.

If you want to know more about Heba and the training she provides in this area, details below 

www.bodyhack.co

instagram @bodyhackuae @neuropilates

faecebook @bodyhackuae

whatsapp enquires +971 56 296 3541

In this episode Matt speaks to returning guest Catherine Hanson-Farid. Catherine has been in the fitness industry over 30 years and is currently the operations director of the Register of Exercise professionals in the UAE.

Matt talks to Catherine about her experiences as a bodybuilder and competition judge including the pros and cons of such an experience which can include poor body image and disordered eating after a competition finishes.

The conversation moves on to how these same issues can affect people who seek body transformations or who are sold programs which promise to get them in the best shape of their life which can lack the support needed.

 
If you want to connect with Catherine details are below

 www.repsuae.com

 Instagram - @catherinehansonfarid

In this episode Matt speaks to returning guest Rose'O Donovan. Rose has been in the fitness space 15 years and has many strings to her bow including being an oxygen advantage master trainer and an authority on breathing.

In the interview Matt and Rose recap quickly on the previous episode and then deep dive into how the way we breath can impact our movement, recovery from exercise and mental health.

Rose describes specific ways we can improve the efficiency of our breathing and what intensity of exercise we might use when suffering from depression as opposed to anxiety.

This show is full of practical tips on improving the most important but often neglected function of breathing

If you want to connect with Rose all the details below 

 Email – hello@roseodonovan

 Instagram - @rosebodonovan

In this episode Matt talks about the importance of a having a clear strategy and plan when trying to establish new habits.  45% of our actions in life are habitual, automatic and require no thought. Will power is finite and is often taken up for things like decision making at work and reacting to life as it happens.

The challenge therefore is to install the right habits in that 45% which is automatic and requires no thought and therefore no will power. Matt discusses the value of picking one keystone habit that will have the biggest compound effect on all areas of your life and gives you some practical tips on making these new habits stick.

Anyone is capable of positive change but it happens gradually, there are no overnight successes. Every new habit you adopt builds confidence and creates momentum towards the best version of you.

"Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right"

Henry Ford

Book suggestions from Matt around this the topic of habit forming.

1.       No sweat – Michelle Sieger 

2.       Atomic Habits – James Clear

3.       The compound effect – Darren Hardy 

4.       The power of habit – Jack Hodge 

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Casey Ryan Ruff is a personal trainer, nutrition coach and host of the podcast Boundless Body Radio. Casey’s speaks about his years of experience managing a metabolic cart service across a range of gyms, and how he used this information to tailor exercise and nutrition to make people more metabolically flexible and maximise their fat burning potential.

Casey talks about why he favors the low carb approach for himself and his clients and why he eventually became a carnivore coach. He breaks down what a low carb or carnivore diet looks like practically and what benefits someone may gain from becoming low carb or carnivore.

Please be sure to check out Casey’s amazing podcast Boundless Body Radio.

Want to connect with Casey. Details below.

www.boundlessbody.com you can book your 30 mins free trial here.

Instagram @casey_ryan_ruff

Podcast – Boundless Body Radio

In this episode Matt is a guest on Boundless Body Radio.  Matt and host Casey Ruff discuss their approach to movement and nutrition and how they help their clients achieve long term health and well-being.

Please make sure you check out Casey’s amazing podcast Boundless Body Radio. Available of apple and Spotify.

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