This week we have the pleasure of having Coach Anne-Lise Fitzgerald Blum on the podcast to talk about all things Kids Fitness and Training. We had plenty of questions from listeners about this topic, and Anne-Lise does an amazing job of delving into it all!

From what age should children start training, to is it safe for them to build muscle, Anne-Lise covers all topics. We talk about the considerations that need to be made when thinking about training children, as well as what to look for in a professional when you find a class. Also, what exercises should children be doing and is there anything that you they should avoid? If you're a parent who's thinking about getting their child started with fitness, Anne-Lise also talks about how you can best support and encourage your child into taking their fitness seriously.

I hope you agree that this episode is SO full of inspirational advice, and Anne-Lise talks so beautifully about her passion for training children and keeping them fit and healthy as they age.

If you'd like to get in touch with Anne-Lise directly about her children's classes that she runs in the Bishop's Stortford areas, you can contact her on the details below:

I: @thekookycoach

E: [email protected]

W: www.thekookycoach.com

If you'd like more information about BrandX that Anne-Lise talks about in the podcast, head over to instagram and follow @thebrandxmethod

To get in touch with the hosts of the podcast, you can drop them a message on the details below:

Andy: [email protected]

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Amy: [email protected]

I: @coachamyramz

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After another crazy week in the gym as people start to make their way back to exercising, we decided to just jump on a muse about a few things that we've been chatting to our clients about.

This week, our musings include Weekend Weight gain, and what you can do to mitigate it. Have you REALLY put on as much weight as you think? How can you minimise the impact? 

We then delve online, as Andy turns to Google to see why some people can get it so wrong when it comes to their training and Nutrition. What does Google say is the best way to grow your arms? Curls, curls and more curls? How would we approach this as Coaches if one of our clients came to us with this goal.

As always, the conversation quickly turns to food, and we talk about the UK's Favourite Meal. Are these meals something that you include in your diet weekly, and if so, are you really being honest with yourself about how many calories it contains?

As always, if you have any questions for us or you'd like to contact us about Nutrition Coaching or PT, please use the details below:

Andy: [email protected]

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Amy: [email protected]

W: www.amyramshead.com

I: @coachamyramz

We all have the same 24 hours in our day, so why does it seem to be easier for some people to achieve their goals that others?

We start with a quick update; how is training going now the gyms are open? What direction are Andy and Amy taking with their own diet and training at the moment, and where to their priorities lie!?

Andy and Amy discuss how we can optimise our time to enable you to make the most of the time that you have. Even though we all have the same 24 hours in our day, where do your priorities lie? Sometimes it can really feel like a juggle between your training, family, career and your social life, so where is your time best spent if you have a physique or performance goal?

Discussing how to work smarter as opposed to working harder, your hosts provide some useful tips to help you see where your time might be best spent depending on your goal.

As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it via your social media. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, if you take the time to give it a 5* rating and write a little review, it really does help us get the podcast out to more people.

If you want to contact the hosts personally about Personal Training or Coaching:

Andy: [email protected]

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Amy: [email protected]

W: www.amyramshead.com

I: @coachamyramz

Do you filter your photos and the images you post online? Are you honest about it? How influenced are you by the images of Celebrities and fitness professionals you see online or in magazines?

In this episode, Andy and Amy discuss their opinions on the filtering of images online and how we’re influenced by what we see. Do you have a responsibility to be honest about the images you post, or is it your body so it’s your right to post what you like?

Khloe Kardashian also gets a mention, as she recently took down an unfiltered photo of herself before having to respond as it rapidly flew around the internet.

Andy and Amy discuss the levels of ‘filtering’, from Instagram to air brushing and even touching on steroids.

It’s a topic we all have an opinion on, and where do you stand? Do you expose yourselves to these kind of images and are you easily influenced, or do you quickly unfollow things that aren’t complete authentic.

It’s important to continue the conversation, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.

As always, if you’d like to get in touch with us, use our contact details below:

Andy: [email protected]

Facebook: Eat Move Life Enjoy

Amy: [email protected]

W: www.amyramshead.com

I: @coachamyramz

After a CRAZY first week in the Gym, Amy and Andy discuss some interesting questions that have cropped up from clients this week. Firstly, meal delivery services, whether it be kits that you cook yourself or meals that you throw in the microwave, are they any 'good'? Would we recommend them, and how can you make them more optimal depending on your goals?

Then we discuss the topic that will keep coming up, why aren't the scales moving? What is more important to you, the number on the scales or the way your body looks in the mirror? Would you take a lower scale weight or a better physique?

After the opening of Gyms again, a lot of people have made the decision not to come back to the gym and are happy training from home. This has allowed companies like Peleton to expand their offering and give another dimension to at home training. This does, however, require hefty financial investment. Do we think it's worth it? 

Finally, we turn to DEXA scans, which are probably the most accurate way of measuring your body fat levels. Expensive, but worth it? And when would be a good time to do one?

We do have some sound issues with this podcast where the audio cuts out for a while, so apologies for that!

If you would like to get in touch with either Amy or Andy, please use their information below:

Andy: [email protected]

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Amy: [email protected]

W: www.amyramshead.com

I: @coachamyramz

We can't believe we've been at this Podcast malarky for a year now. Or that anyone other than Amy's Mum listens.

We want to thank all our listeners for supporting and sharing the podcast over the last year. Please please PLEASE keep sharing the episodes on your social media platforms, and if you listen on Apple Podcasts, we would really appreciate it if you took the time to write us a little review and give us a 5* rating.

Enjoy this bonus episode where you'll hear us reflect on the best, the worst and the unexpected of the last year, as well as what we're thinking about the future of the Not Another Fitness Podcast.

Thanks for listening over the last year, and stay tuned for another epic year of content, banter and calling out the bullshit!

Andy and Amy tackle a few more listener questions this week.

Delving into the topics of how to set up a Vegetarian or Vegan diet to ensure that you're optimising your health. Whatever your reasons behind your choice of diet, what do you need to take into consideration to ensure that you're getting everything you need? Also, they tackle the question of nutrient timing, does it really matter as much as some people think it does?

Also, for those runner's out there, how should you deal with an injury? Do you need to stop running completely?

Lastly, as gym's reopen today, there are a large number of people who are choosing to stay at home and build muscle. Does this matter? Do you limit your ability to build muscle if you don't have access to the maximum amount of weight you can lift?

As always, if you have any more questions or want to get in touch with your hosts, find their details below:

Andy: [email protected]

Facebook: Eat Move Lift Enjoy

Amy: [email protected]

www.amyramshead.com

Instagram: @coachamyramz

If you're already a parent or about to become one, this will be an interesting podcast for you! Andy and Amy chat through how life has changed since Maxwell made his appearance into the world 3 months ago. Whilst before you become a parent you may have the best of intentions with regards to your diet and training, that might not be the reality when you have a small person that takes priority.

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Hear Andy talk through his priorities, how things have changed and how he's adapted to having a baby. How does he set up his life/days to achieve what he still wants with Maxwell in the world?

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Also, we discuss Childhood Nutrition and getting small children in good habits around food. It can be a source of stress for parents when thinking about how to create a healthy relationship with food for their children, adding to that fussy eaters and dietary requirements. Thanks to Steph for sending in this question. Healthy habits that are created in the home are key to an individuals relationship with food later in life. Andy and Amy talk through some 'good practice' when it comes to childhood nutrition.

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If you'd like to get in touch with either of our hosts, you can find them at the following places:

Andy: [email protected]

Facebook: Eat Move Lift Enjoy

Amy: [email protected]

www.amyramshead.com - (FREE 30 mins consultation available to book)

@coachamyramz

It's a Q&A episode this week, as we asked and our listeners delivered. We have some great questions from some of our listeners, covering a range of topics. Andy went so far as to say that this was his favourite episode we've recorded to date!! 

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We start of with whether food quality and 'junk calories' make a difference when aesthetics is your goal. Should you aim to make all your food choices as 'clean' as possible, or can you fill up on less than optimal foods if you need to create a surplus if you're building muscle. We then move onto programming, and does everyone need periodised progressive programming, or should that only be reserved for complete beginners and elite athletes?

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Amy then takes the reigns with the topic of female hormones, and whether they make a difference when considering dieting/fat loss. How can we mitigate their effects, or does it not even matter?

Lastly, we have a great question from listener Nathan who has gone through his own personal transformation. Should he continue to try to lose fat and try to re-comp his body, or should he start muscle building? This one has a lotta niche and individualisation to it, but Andy and Amy provide some interesting insights with regards to their thought processes.

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If you're looking to contact either of our hosts, their details are below:

Andy: [email protected]

Facebook Group: Eat Move Lift Enjoy

Amy: [email protected]

Instagram: @coachamyramz

Website: www.amyramshead.com

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7:59 - Lauren - Do you need to consider food choices when your goal is aesthetics?

21:26 - Pierre - Does everyone need periodised programming?

38:49 - Alexandra - How do female hormones affect dieting/fat loss around the time of the menstrual cycle?

56:12 - Nathan - I've lost weight, shall I recomp or build some muscle?

1:09:27 - Sarah - My baby won't sleep, what shall I drink first?!

Stress impacts us all, and this last year has been a particularly difficult one for most of us in one way and another. If you've ever wondered why your Coach asks about Stress in relation to how it can affect your training, nutrition and lifestyle, your hosts are here to help!

Delving into all aspects of Stress and how it affects us physiologically, psychologically and with regards to our behaviours, Amy and Andy troubleshoot your Stress and if it's the underpinning factor as to why you're not reaching your goals.

They discuss why a certain amount of stress is a good thing, how it can cause us to change our habits and routines as a coping mechanism, and how it can also hinder your fat loss progress. The body is a very clever thing!

As always, if you have any questions about anything we've discussed in the Podcast, or you want to talk about professional help regarding managing your Stress, you can find Amy and Andy at:

Andy: [email protected]

Facebook: Eat Move Lift Enjoy

Amy: [email protected]

www.amyramshead.com

@coachamyramz