This week Martin is joined by Yoko from Jones&Us - a like minded social entrepreneur helping bring exercise into the lives of those with struggling with barriers. Yoko shares her story of moving to Scotland from a young age as well as what inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others! Tune into this one and prepare to be inspired!

This week Martin introduces a discussion around weightlifting. In today's episode, he talks about some of the terminology around weightlifting, the benefits of it and some useful examples of how you can get involved right now! You can also have your say with us setting up The Get Active Weightlifting Club by completing the form below:

https://surveyheart.com/form/6651b92702342c78804948a3

This week, Martin is joined on The Get Active Podcast by Mark from Paisley Barbell Club. He set up PBC as a way to help more people get access to the sport of Powerlifting which in essence, combines movements like Squat, Bench Press and Deadlifts to help those participating improve their strength. PBC is also centred around community which is something we discuss in detail and Mark shares some tips to help you engage positively with exercise which is what we are all about at Get Active Coaching!

In today's episode, Martin is joined by Mark - the founder of Paisley Barbell Club. PBC specialise in the sport of Powerlifting and helping people as young as 14 and as old as 75 become the strongest they've ever been. Whether it's competing or recreational, powerlifting is more accessible than you think. You can reach them on Facebook: Paisley Barbell Club or on Instagram @paisleybarbellclub

Another Wednesday means a new episode on The Get Active Podcast! This week, Martin discusses a few common "myths" floating around when we talk about nutrition! Particularly prevalent if you are looking to lose weight. Is it just about eating as little as possible? Should you avoid carbs? Will a takeaway at the weekend ruin your progress? You'll just have to listen to find out.

Do you have questions about your nutrition? Or do you have a topic in mind that you would like to hear? Drop us an email at [email protected]

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This week, Martin is joined by Heather from The STAR Project. The STAR Project is an essential, grass roots anti poverty charity based in Paisley with a mission to support our local community to be more connected. At the root of every programme they run is socialisation and connectedness, whether that's their drop in sessions, counseling, community pantry or line dancing class - they offer something that everyone can engage with on their good days and bad days. You can reach out to The STAR Project on all social media channels @thestarproject or via email [email protected].

This week, Martin discusses 5 resources you can use to positively impact your health, fitness and wellbeing. Drawing on his own experience, he shares hints, tips and useful advice on where you can find the best information (and avoid the worst information) so that you can thrive.

P.S read Atomic Habits by James Clear as a starting point 👌

This week Martin is joined by Laura (Energise With Laura) and Tracy (Miss Meditate) to talk about all things mindfulness. Not only that, we discuss strategies to help you implement mindfulness techniques into your everyday life so that you can manage your stress and anxiety. Don't worry, you're not alone. We have all experienced some form of stress or anxiety.

This episode will shed some light on the small things you can start doing right not to make a positive change to clear your head and release that negative energy. If you want to chat some more with Laura or Tracy, you can reach them on social media!

Laura: Energise With Laura (Facebook and Instagram)

Tracy: @missmeditate (Instagram)

This week, Martin explores the role motivation plays when it comes to improving your health, fitness and wellbeing. He talks about what motivation is, intrinsic Vs extrinsic motivation and ways that you can build systems so that you're not reliant on motivation to keep you moving forward. Plus, you'll hear about a big announcement we revealed on our social media recently!

This week, Martin is joined by Just Dive founder and social entrepreneur, Laura. During this episode Laura opens up about her journey in forming Just Dive as well as sharing some intimate impact stories that her members have experienced first hand on their own water therapy journeys.