Melody Schoenfeld has over 30 years coaching experience and has been voted NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2019. In this episode we discuss vegan diet myths, strongman for average joes, AI in the fitness industry, and the industry's tactic of making women feel insecure to sell products.

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I break down the difference between compound and isolation exercises, and more importantly, how to actually use them in your training.

We’ll cover what each type of exercise is good for, the common mistakes people make, and how to structure your sessions so you’re not wasting time on things that don’t move the needle.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be doing more “big lifts” or more targeted work, this will give you a clear answer.

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A lot of smart people struggle with lifting because they overthink every decision. They try to optimise the perfect plan, jump between programmes, and end up making no real progress.

In this episode, I break down why overthinking happens and what actually matters for getting stronger. You’ll learn the common traps, the basics that never change, and a simple framework you can follow to train with confidence without getting lost in the noise.

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In Reddit Rambles, I answer questions from the various fitness-related subreddits. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend!

In this episode, myself and Rick Nally dive into how we landed our very first coaching jobs, navigated the ups and downs of the fitness industry, and ultimately made the leap to full-time online coaching. Tune in for candid stories and the essential business lessons we've learned along the way.

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Myself and fellow online coach Rick Nally reflect on our younger years in sport science education and strength and conditioning - and whether it was useful for becoming professional coaches.

What if your best training week isn’t the one where you hit a PB… but the one where you didn’t quit?

In this episode, I explore what progress looks like for me when life is messy and my results are subpar.