Today we speak about one of my favourite Chinese stories about the farmer and his fate.

This podcast is more philosophical if anything today.

It is thinking time.

[00:02:12] The farmer and his fate intro

[00:03:38] The farmer and his fate story

[00:07:30] Everything is perception

[00:11:10] Generational beliefs and pessimism

[00:13:45] Is Buddhism right?

[00:20:15] How perception dictates your next move

[00:21:30] My FIFA story

[00:26:25] The story Sisyphus

Hayden Crossley joins me today on the podcast to discuss bodyweight training, calisthenics, training in general and mindset for training longevity.

My apologies in advance for the swearing.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:50] Hayden Crossley and how he got into calisthenics

[00:08:10] Training hard in commercial gyms

[00:10:40] the difference between boutique and commercial gyms

[00:16:18] Performance based goals instead of aesthetics

[00:18:30] Even we struggle getting close to failure

[00:20:00] Reteaching cognitive abilities to adults

[00:24:00] Putting your hand up when you've been misinformed

[00:29:30] How fitness reflects everything else in life

[00:31:30] Health and fitness in schools

[00:39:15] Implementing bodyweight exercises with clients

[00:42:00] The misconception that bodyweight exercises are easy

[00:47:00] Navigating the opinionated world of coaching

[00:51:00] Sport specific training vs general physical preparation

[00:54:30] Why people get injured

[01:02:00] Wrap up

Today we ramble on what the journey normally looks like when you decide to start training in the gym and how toxic the bodybuilding industry can be...not hypertrophy but the things we don't often talk about that bodybuilding entails.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:20] Starting things out and getting the hang of it

[00:02:55] My first time in the gym

[00:09:30] How a coach saves you time

[00:14:20] What your body can say about you

[00:21:40] What I like about bodybuilding

[00:22:15] What i don't agree with when it comes to bodybuilding

[00:32:25] Final thoughts

Today we are joined by Damian Votta.

We speak about how the fitness industry has evolved over the years and where we think it's heading.

We also talk about what is holding back the consumer from achieving their goals and two common issues that we all face.

There's some gold in here...enjoy.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:06:20] How has training and the fitness industry changed?

[00:21:45] What's needed in the industry?

[00:28:29] What keep peoples in fitness?

[00:34:10] The clients biggest hurdle

[00:40:52] The disconnect between trainer and client

[00:49:10] What experience shifted your world view? and two common problems that people struggle with

[01:11:30] One piece of advice to improve your life today

[01:14:00] Thank you and where to find Damian

On todays episode we speak about how turning our life into a game can allow us to understand what skills we need to attain to attack our goals/hurdles head on.

We also speak about how the restriction in your nutrition and lifestyle might actually be detrimental in the long run.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:21] Gamifying your life

[00:06:50] How is life like a game?

[00:14:00] How do we tackle the bosses?

[00:20:35] How restriction doesn't get you the outcome you want

[00:28:30] On the next episode, thank you and bye

On episode #10 we speak about GPP/Hybrid/Concurrent training if it's good and wether or not it is for you.

And do affirmations really work?

[00:00:00] Todays topics

[00:02:05] Hybrid training

[00:11:20] Zone 2 Cardio to get fit

[00:15:00] Affirmations, do they work?

[00:22:20] Don't confuse it with gratitude

[00:23:20] Thank you and bye

In this episode we'll talk about how much of an influence culture has in your life and why it's important to have some kind of testing in your training to understand where you're at and how SMART goals can help you take your progress to the next level.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:06] My number 1 reason for travelling (culture)

[00:04:06] My experience with culture in the east and west

[00:07:29] Gyms in Europe vs the west

[00:11:47] Gaining weight in asian countries

[00:22:00] How important is it to test and measure you strength and/or fitness?

[00:30:13] Thank you and bye

Is your training goal enough to drive long term commitment?

And 3 easy tips you can use today to improve your performance in the gym.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:30] Is your goal sustainable to keep you training?

[00:03:20] The seasonal trainer

[00:10:10] Refining your goal

[00:13:20] Tip #1 Include warm up or build up sets

[00:15:54] Tip #2 Rest longer

[00:18:05] Tip #3 Do less exercises

[00:20:25] Free programs LIMITED TIME, thank you and bye

Today we speak about whether or not we need to deload and reduce our training.

And what is stopping you? How much does your environment and society affect the aspirations, goals and life in general?

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:03:40] What is a deload?

[00:06:15] Who needs to deload?

[00:10:38] How schools restricts your belief in yourself

[00:17:25] Family and societal programming

[00:23:25] Morbid reminder

[00:27:43] Thank you and bye

In today's episode we speak about the first Melbourne HYROX Hybrid race, my experience and my thoughts.

[00:01:25] What is HYROX?

[00:04:57] My experience

[00:06:50] Cramp city

[00:10:00] My time

[00:12:25] My thoughts

[00:17:29] Thank you and bye