Raise The Bar Radio

Sonia is a passionate coach

She calls it how she sees it and todays first question is as straight up as it gets

Sonia introduced Stu to CrossFit and she has now been in this game for a very long time

She is a self-confessed nerd and still continues to thrive on acquiring knowledge, currently undertaking her masters.

We don’t muck around in this episode as we get straight into best practices for the general population vs the amateur and elite athlete.

Is CrossFit really the best training methodology and how can coaches and athletes continue to develop themselves.

We get Sonia fired up when we discuss equality in sport and her role as a leader of young women.

Today we flip the scrip on Lachy and Raph who are the creators and cohosts of the Mind Muscle Project Podcast.

Over the last 4 years they have uncovered the truths of the fitness industry.

They are a huge influence on Raise The Bar Radio and it was hard not to be a couple of fan boys throughout this weeks episode.

Discover what it’s like to own 3 gyms and be on the journey to creating an international brand.

In this episode Nick & Stu chat about the classic ‘9kg in 6 weeks!’ style weight loss and fitness challenges.

Why do people get sucked into them?

Why are they a terrible pathway for sustained weight loss success?

What is the real incentive by gyms to run these?

What are better methods that ACTUALLY work?

Amanda launched herself into CrossFit as a 40-year-old former Triathlon, Cycling, and Canoeing Champion. She is a 5 times CF Games competitor, 3 x CrossFit Games Masters Champion (2013,2014,2018), taking 3rd in 2015; she competed at the 2011 CrossFit Games as an Individual female, finishing 19th at 41 years young.

In June 2016 she ran 1000kms across Queensland’s north to raise awareness for Suicide and Mental Illness.

At Christmas 2017 she had emergency surgery to remove 4kgs of tumors from her abdomen, requiring a vertical incision 8inches long from pelvis to diaphragm. Overcoming extraordinary odds, 7months later she won her 3rd CrossFit Games Titie.

She is a world recognized inspiration, a Coach, Speaker and Writer on all things CrossFit, health, depression, resilience and performance.

Amanda is a Level 1 & 2 CrossFit Coach, Level 2 Chek Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach. A Level 1 Yoga Teacher, has a Cert IV in Holistic Psychology, Diploma of Massage and has a Business degree Majoring in Marketing.

She has written 5 books including 'The Time of my Life' and 'Eat Perform Win'.

Kate Save is an accredited dietitian and exercise physiologist with a double degree in nutrition / dietetics and exercise science from Deakin University, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Education and a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Her passion for continued learning extends to educating future health practitioners via her Lecturing and Course Development roles at Deakin University, Chisholm Tafe and FIA Fitnation.

Kate lectures in the key subject areas of diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, bariatric surgery nutrition and food intolerance.

With more than a decade’s experience working within the health and fitness industry, Kate is committed to delivering credible health and wellness advice based on the latest scientific research and industry best practice. She is truly passionate about helping to empower individuals across all walks of life make real change within their own lives.

Her philosophy is simple and comes down to a core belief that anyone can achieve optimal health and well-being through balanced nutrition and exercise. As a working mother, she also understands the everyday pressures faced by individuals and families trying to find a healthy balance.

After appearing on Channel 10's Shark Tank her company Be Fit Foods has exploded and is her tool to tackle the obesity epidemic!

Matt Swift is an Australian CrossFit Icon. He is a multiple CrossFit Games Masters competitor and champion. His affiliate CrossFit Brisbane was one of the first in Australia and he has been on the frontline of CrossFit’s evolution.

Matt is a big part of the seminar team and created the CrossFit Masters education material which is very close to his heart.

Matt’s shares an incredible amount of knowledge and wisdom in this episode.

Shannon is the new Head Coach of CrossFit Cranbourne. For Stu to hand over such an integral role in his business is a big deal, it couldn’t go to just anybody. He needed someone that cares about his gym almost as much as he does.

Shannon is that person.

Shannon’s journey to become head coach hasn’t been an easy one. Bullied through school, she has battled ongoing self-esteem issues and still works through those today. But Shannon’s passion, care, natural leadership and outstanding ability to coach makes her the perfect leader for CrossFit Cranbourne.

It is unfortunate that in today’s age Shannon’s history of anxiety is not uncommon. Listen in to see how she’s worked her way through tough times and come out an inspiring leader to her members.

Adam has been a part of local football for the majority of his life.

He has had some big highs but also some massive lows. He lost his brother and almost lost his own battle with multiple cancers. How has he stayed positive for his family and how has the support of his local town and club helped him?

Tune in to discover that no matter how awful things can be, a positive mindset might just be the thing that could get you through.

Welcome to episode 1 of our So Hot Right Now series. Bonus episodes about relevant breaking topics that we must talk about right away!

Greg Glassman has announced some huge changes to the CrossFit Games format... although there aren’t too many confirmed details, the competitive CrossFit world has gone into FREAK OUT mode. What has he done? Why is he doing this? Will I ever make it to regionals? Are all of my hopes and dreams crushed?

Here are our thoughts

In this bonus episode Nathan Quinn drops in to flip the script on Nick and pick his brain on virtual assistants.

Nick freely gives away his secrets on how he leverages the global economy and maximises productivity in his business.

We travel outside the box as Nathan and Nick explore concepts on what makes a good business run and how to get the best out of people within those businesses.

This episode is a step by step guide on how to outsource your life and get back 20 hours back every week.