The Infinity PodCast

Been told your joints are just "wear and tear"? Listen to this first.

This is the talk from our Mobility Workshop in Stockton. What's really going on when a joint hurts, and what you can do about it.

This is for anyone who's been told to "take it easy", to stick to low impact, or to give up the thing they love.

What we get into:

Free 17 Ways to Move Better: infinity.fit/go/move

Not medical advice. If you're unsure, have a word with your GP or physio.

Had a scan for joint or back pain and the words on the report frightened you? You need to hear this.

Professor Cormac Ryan is Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University. He did his PhD in pain and has spent 20+ years researching people living with long-term pain. He's also part of the Flipping Pain campaign.

What we get into:

Chapters

0:00 Who Cormac is and why this one matters

Flipping Pain: flippingpain.co.uk

1,300+ people with bad knees, backs and hips. 12 years.
People who gripped the handrail on the stairs. People who couldn't get up off the floor. People who'd had surgery or a joint replaced.
I'm Warren. I get you trusting your body again.

Not medical advice. If you're unsure, have a word with your GP or physio.

In this episode of the Infinity Podcast, host Warren sits down with long-time member Hannah to explore her inspiring journey from struggling with chronic knee pain and self-doubt to building strength, confidence, and community at Infinity. Hannah shares candid stories about overcoming medical setbacks, the power of supportive coaching, and how small, consistent habits transformed her life inside and outside the gym. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking for motivation to keep going, this conversation is packed with real talk, practical advice, and uplifting moments. Tune in for a reminder that everyone starts somewhere—and that lasting change is possible.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your best years are behind you? This podcast episode with Eleanor will help you realise those limiting beliefs aren't real and you can reclaim your life.

Eleanor's story is a powerful testament to human resilience. At 57, she was struggling to carry a paint can, experiencing mental health challenges, and feeling physically depleted. Many women reach a point where they've put everyone else first and forgotten about themselves.

Eleanor's journey wasn't just to lose weight or tone up, she rebuilt her entire outlook physical and mental. From being terrified of gym equipment to competing in powerlifting competitions, she demonstrates that age is just a number.

Here's why this matters to you:

• Strength training isn't about looking good; it's about feeling capable
• Mental health and physical fitness are deeply interconnected
• Small, consistent steps create massive life changes
• Support and proper guidance are crucial to success

At Infinity, we don't just offer workouts. We provide a roadmap to rediscovering your strength, confidence, and potential. Through small group personal training we meet you exactly where you are—whether you're recovering from an injury, feeling overwhelmed, or ready to challenge yourself.

Eleanor's found that with the right support, guidance, and mindset, a transformation is possible at any age. Are you ready to write your own story?

Join us, and let's redefine what's possible together. LEARN MORE

In this episode we dive deep into Bradley's story of overcoming his challenges around cerebral palsy and transforming them into a mission of empowering others through fitness.

Key Topics:
- Growing up with cerebral palsy: Navigating childhood challenges and physical limitations
- Developing resilience: How Bradley turned obstacles into opportunities
- Personal training philosophy: Using personal experience to help others overcome physical barriers
- The importance of strength training for long-term health and confidence
- Mindset shifts: From "I can't" to "I'll try"

Listen to Bradley's journey of self-discovery, determination, and how he's turned his personal struggles into a powerful tool for helping others transform their lives through fitness and strength training.

In this episode I'm talking about something I've personally struggled with for years, confidence. Specifically when it comes to social media and content creation - it's even funny writing this...

Anyway, I never would have stuck at being a PT had I not developed a way to overcome some of the challenge I talk about in this podcast. In overcoming them I'm now able to share a framework for how I've managed to overcome the social and confidence challenges I've faced.

Key Framework for Building Confidence:

1. Clarity

• Understand exactly where you lack confidence
• Be specific on what you want to be confident in
• Recognise confidence comes with practice

2. Have a Plan

• Make it a habit
• Start small actions to build a good foundation
• Make sure it challenges you to get out of your comfort zone

3. Take Consistent Action

• Focus on simple actions
• Consistency builds muscle memory and reduces anxiety
• Focus on showing up regularly, not just outcomes

Live in the Stockton and surrounding area?

Are you a ladies who's 40+ and looking to take their health strength and confidence to the next level?

Head over to Infinity to check out how we help ladies just like you.

In this episode, I dive in to 10 of the reasons or excuses people use to avoid starting strength training - breaking down why they might think that way and proved simply steps to overcome the mental action block. This episode reveals how strength training isn't just about muscles, but about maintaining independence, reversing aging, and transforming your entire life. Learn why doing nothing is far more dangerous than starting now, and how anyone can build strength, confidence, and health at any age.
Key Highlights:

• Debunk myths about getting "bulky"
• Understand why time isn't a real barrier
• Discover how strength training helps joint health
• Learn why age is just a number in fitness

Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or believing they've missed their chance to get fit. This podcast is a wake-up call that will inspire you to take action and reclaim your health.

If you want to learn more about what we do here at Infinity and the people we workd with head over to http://infinity.fit.

In this episode Warren sits down with Dawn, who learned that fitness isn't just about exercise, it goes beyond that. It's about community, confidence, and reclaiming your power. After years of feeling intimidated in commercial gyms, Dawn found a transformative home at Infinity, where personalized coaching, unwavering support, and genuine connections helped her become stronger, more confident, and rediscover herself after 60. Her journey proves it's never too late to prioritise your health when you find the right fitness environment that truly sees and supports you.
Key Topics:

• Breaking through fitness barriers after 60
• The importance of accountability and personalised coaching
• How the right community can change your fitness journey
• Overcoming self-doubt and building confidence through exercise
• Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, intimidated by fitness, or believing they're "too old" to start their health transformation.

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In this inspiring episode Warren sits down with Heather, a remarkable woman who proven that age is just a number. After years of walking and cycling, Heather discovered a gap in her fitness: upper body strength. In her 60's when most people accept decline, she made a radical decision to join her first gym and transform her physical capabilities.
Hear how Heather:

• Overcame her resistance to indoor training
• Planned to cycle Lands End to John o'Groats
• Rebuilt her strength after years of believing she was "fit enough"
• Discovered the power of targeted resistance training

Whether you're in your 60's 40's or 50's Heather's journey will inspire you to rewrite your own potential.

#FitnessOverForty #StrengthTraining #WomenInFitness #AgelessAthletes

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In this episode we catch up with Karina who has been with us a little over a year. Prior to starting she was in a dark place suffering with back pain that came on out of the blue, she was lucky enough to get private medical care but that didn't help and she was possibly going to be fired from work and putting her under even more stress and affecting her mental health.

She tried a phased return but she wasn't able to even do that so it was touch and go whether she was going to be able to keep doing her job. She had some serious dark thoughts where she was thinking if it carried on there would be no point in continuing.

Since starting she overcame this and challenge after challenge getting stronger, regaining her confidence, easily getting back to work and meeting some amazing ladies she's now connected with outside the gym.