Matt Marney Podcast

In today’s episode Matt interviews dietician, nutritionist and personal trainer Rita Aoun. The discussion centres around the popular Keto and plant based diets. We learn exactly what the Ketogenic diet is, its origins and the potential harm of long term practice. The conversation then moves onto plant based diets, the pros and cons, potential deficiencies and different approaches. This podcast is full of useful tips about implementing a nutritional plan that works for you and not what’s trending on social media.

If you want to learn more or contact Rita please contact her on:

Instagram

@dietitianritaaoun

Website   

rita­aoun.com

Program manager @studiorepublik.ae

This last year has been stressful for a number of reasons but what exactly is stress and why can it actually kill us. In today’s episode Matt describes what goes on physiologically when we get stressed and gives practical tips on dealing with acute stress and the more problematic chronic stress.

If you live on planet earth then this episode is probably for you!

If you have questions for Matt please send them in via instagram/facebook @mattmarneyfitness

or  e mail [email protected] (please put podcast question in the title)

In today’s episode Matt interviews Dr David Lee. David is a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience working within the field of mental health and more recently a performance coach for leaders in business and athletes.

Matt kicks off the show asking a question many have wanted an answer to: why do people struggle starting or sticking to a healthy eating or exercise plan?

You will be pleased to know David doesn’t blame laziness, in fact they talk about very hardworking driven individuals they know who struggle with this aspect of their life.

David  talks about committed action in line with your values and describes the process of defusing from those thoughts and feelings that act as obstacles to those new behaviours. 

This conversation is stacked with practical tips on establishing those new habits and making them stick. There is also some great advice on how to avoid procrastination and how to achieve a better work life balance, which has been somewhat blurred for many this last year.

If you are looking to make any positive change in your life then this conversation is for you. 

For more information about Dr David Lee:

https://www.americancenteruae.com/clinicians/dr-david-lee/

https://www.facebook.com/david.a.lee.902

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theonlylimit

Instagram: @drdavidaleepsychologist 

 LinkedIn: Dr. David A. Lee

 Email: [email protected] 

In today’s Episode Matt interviews Suzy Harvey. Suzy is an actor turned giggle doctor and laughter yoga leader. They discuss her journey into her current field, the outstanding work Suzy does in children’s hospitals and care homes with people living with Dementia. We also talk about the last year where she been keeping peoples spirits up by running online laughter yoga classes.

The discussion moves onto the physiological benefits of laughter and gratitude and at the end of the interview Matt experiences a laughter Yoga class (word of warning, Matt gets a bit childish during the class)

The work she does is truly inspiring. The world needs more people like Suzy Harvey.

http://www.everybodylaughtogether.com/

http://www.facebook.com/everybodylaughtogether

https://www.facebook.com/suzystaxreturnjourney

http://www.instagram.com/everybodylaughtogether

https://twitter.com/laugh_everybody

http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzy-harvey-9528b51a8

For more info on the Giggle Doctors (Theodora Children’s Charity) https://uk.theodora.org/

http://www.suzyharvey.com/

[email protected]

Many people believe meditation would be beneficial to them and have tried it, however most don’t keep it up. In today’s episode Matt discusses his ten year meditation practice and what he learned on his recent journey through teacher training. He dispels some myths around what meditation is and is not. He gives tips on starting a practice and most importantly WHY we should consider starting. Matt refers to meditation as a super power and believes if just one person considers a regular practice after listening then it would have been a worthwhile episode.­ Please note the first 10 minutes is reviewing Ramadan training and eating tips. Meditation stuff begins after this­­

If you have questions for Matt please send them in via instagram/facebook @mattmarneyfitness

or  e mail [email protected] (please put podcast question in the title)

Catherine is currently the operations director of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) in the UAE and has over 30 years experience in the industry. In today’s episode Matt and Catherine reminisce about the fitness industry and give advice for people looking enter it today. 

They discuss the common mistakes fitness professionals make and why so many people leave the industry before they have experienced how much it has to offer, there is even some advice for people seeking to hire a personal trainer.

www.repsuae.com

instagram @repsuae @catherinehansonfarid 

This episode is a Q&A where Matt discusses two questions from listeners. Most of us have access to our heart rates on our smart phone and watches but what does that mean and where should it be when training and at rest. The second question focuses on HIIT training and whether that is the best form of cardio for fat loss.

If you have questions for Matt please send them in via instagram/facebook @mattmarneyfitness

or  e mail [email protected] (please put podcast question in the title)

Heba is a double olympian and co founder of Bodyhack Fitness Education, one of the Middle East’s largest fitness and Pilates training providers. The conversation today is focused on the subject of Pilates where Matt and Heba discuss:

·         What Pilates is and what it’s not (hint hint, it’s not just about the core)

·         Neurological benefits

·         Advice for people new to Pilates

·         Why more men should be doing it

·         Different ways to experience the method

·         Politics within Pilates

·         Tips for new or experienced teachers

If you want to connect and know more about Heba or the courses she runs through Bodyhack Fitness Education then please try the links below.

Instagram

 @bodyhackuae

@neuropilates

www.bodyhack.co

www.neuropilatesmethod.com

e mail – [email protected]

This episode is a Q&A where Matt briefly talks about international women’s and focuses on  questions relevant to women. The first question is:  should men and women train differently (it’s apparent we do, but should we?) and the second discusses cellulite and exercise prescription that may help.

If you have questions for Matt please send them in via instagram/facebook @mattmarneyfitness

or  e mail [email protected] (please put podcast question in the title)

In today´s episode we talk to Omar Al-Duri. Omar is an award winning coach and personal trainer, he hosts his own radio show and most recently he has released his best selling book Reset-5 dominos that will change your life.

We discuss his journey into the industry, the highs and the lows and, most importantly, we share some of the real gems contained in his book.

Want to learn more about this inspiring individual­­? Then please check out the details below.

Link to book
https://www.amazon.ae/Reset-dominos-that-will-change/dp/0648505073/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=reset+book&qid=1603176730&sprefix=reset&sr=8-1

www.omaralduri.com

instagram @omaralduri

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