Matt Marney Podcast

In today´s episode Matt answers a listener question regarding resistance training and how a complete beginner should start and then progress. Although this episode is targeted at beginners, regular lifters might find some tips useful.

Matt discusses the benefits of resistance training and gives a simple formula to follow which should enable anyone to start an effective weight training program in the gym.  Plenty of options are given in terms of progressing and varying the routine in order to continue seeing positive adaptations. 

Matt gives advice on manipulating volume, tempo, rest time and finally load. This episode is packed with practical advice so a pen and paper would be suggested.

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Paul Dodd has been a physical education teacher, a sports coach and a physical activity consultant. Paul´s company Movement and Me work to improve physical activity for all but Paul´s real passion is children.

70% of kids drop out of physical activity by the age of 13. In this interview Matt asks Paul Dodd why that is and how we can change this worrying trend which is contributing to a future generation with chronic physical illness and mental health challenges.

If you are a parent, teacher or anyone who works with children then this conversation is for you. Please see links and books below that Paul has suggested to look at

Pauls suggestions 

Book ­ Spark (Dr John Ratey and Eric Hagerman)

Anders Hasen ted talk on youtube
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9p3Z7L0f0U&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Wayne Goldsmith models for sport 

Crossfit took the fitness industry by storm in the early 2000s and appears to be here for the long run. Crossfit is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it and it there appears to be lots of varying opinions about it.

On today´s show Matt speaks to Crossfit coach and box owner Craig Harriman. In this honest discussion Craig talks about the origins, the differences between Crossfit as a sport and Crossfit for health.

The conversation is littered with practical tips on how to get the most from Crossfit, what a good facility should be providing newcomers with and, most importantly, when Crossfit is possibly not suited to someone. 

Want to contact Craig. Details 

Instagram 

@craigharrimandxb

@base3dxb

EP 20 – Diabetes. The risk factors and how to manage or prevent it 

Diabetes is on the rise globally. In 1980 just over 108 million people were diagnosed with and by 2014 it was 422 million. Diabetes in itself causes many health complications but also contributes to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

In today´s episode Matt discusses the worrying statistics around pre­diabetes and the fact that over a third of people don’t know they are pre­diabetic until symptoms arise and its already too late to reverse. 

Matt discusses how simple and easy it is to check your own or a family member  blood sugars and the role that exercise and nutrition can play in minimising your chances of developing type 2 diabetes

Statistically you or a family member is pre­diabetic. Have a listen and start making changes now.

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Instagram @laurenholly_gr 

In today’s episode Matt speaks to Deborah Berryman. Deborah has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years and in the last decade has founded and developed a large studio and a yoga teacher training company, making her the perfect guest to tell us what yoga and is and how it can help us.

The conversation includes the different styles available and the impact each has on our physiology,  questions to ask before embarking on a class, what to expect from a good teacher and red flags which would suggest it´s not the right class for you.

If you want to attend any of Deborah´s classes online or embark on teacher training then all the details are below.

Attend classes

https://whitespaceyoga.co.uk/classes-timetable/?fbclid=IwAR2T6xnzy8AaXSR4Tz_UUijRrBLS45sJqZ6Itx-zIlLiP-s5rIt2EPbgDC0

Train to be a yoga teacher

https://whitespaceyoga.co.uk/teacher_trainings/200hr-yoga-teacher-training/?fbclid=IwAR289ryK9abj7uAISh--8tI3HUaocdMV-pgP3IrZR_5vQmh4vn26mFtgrWY

Specialise in teaching trauma informed restorative yoga 

https://whitespaceyoga.co.uk/teacher_trainings/restorative-yoga-teacher-training-4-day-immersion/?fbclid=IwAR3HbqmHebSctggGSco_bv9EM-lNXbAX8wwclktYiYXTdAJoyVHRRBGJMXg

In today’s episode Matt chats to Keith Littlewood. Keith has over twenty years experience in the fitness space, has a masters in Endocrinology and has just started his PHD. The endocrine system governs hormones in the body so Matt uses this opportunity to ask what´s going on hormonally as men age and is the belly we so often see in men as they age inevitable. Keith discusses nutrition, pollution, stress and overtraining as factors contributing to hormonal disruption. The pair also talk about strategies to overcome these issues and optimise hormones like testosterone as we age.

Want to contact Keith. Details below

Instagram @tommolittlewood

Website  www.balancedbodymind.com

In today’s episode Matt interviews Jai Patel. Jai has over twenty years experience as a musculoskeletal physio. He is also a Crossfit athlete and knows first hand the demands that regular exercise can put on the body. The conversation centres around common injuries people experience and strategies to minimise the chance of injury. 

Want to contact Jai. Details below

E mail [email protected]

Website www.activephysioworks.co.uk

In today’s episode Matt responds to a listener question by tackling the age old debate of what is better, free weights or machines? He gives us a brief history of each, looks at the relative pros and cons and dispels a few misconceptions. 

If you use a gymnasium and resistance train this episode is for you.

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In today’s episode Matt interviews Pilates teacher and educator Adam Mcatee. Adam is a classically trained teacher with an exercise science background and is currently in the final stages of his physiotherapy degree. This blend of being an educator and a constant learner means Adam has an evidence based/critical thinking approach to his teaching and learning.

The conversation centres around motor learning and the use of language and the power it holds in our teaching and our own experience of movement. The pair discuss internal versus external cues, what each means and the power of positive reinforcement (Adam provides plenty of research articles to support his experience).

If you enjoy this conversation and would like to know more about Adam Mcatee the teacher or courses he runs then please check out the links below. Adam has kindly listed some research papers teachers may find interesting.

Instagram ­ @adammcateepilates

Pilates educator ­@breathe.education

Website ­www.Adammcatee.com

Research articles donated by Adam

Core Stabilization Exercises - Systematic Review

The Myth of Core Stability

Attentional Focus Strategies for Weightlifters - Systematic Review

Feedback After Good Trials Enhance Motor Learning

The Fall of the Postural-Stuctural-Biomechanical Model

OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning

The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy