Is your favourite fitness trend legit or just another gimmick? 🤔

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, we dive deep into the world of fitness gimmicks—from hyped-up training methods to flashy products promising insane results. Are they worth your time, or are they just clever marketing?

We then tackle the question: How big should your ego be in sport? Does having a strong ego separate the best from the rest, or is it just arrogance in disguise? We explore how confidence, mindset, and humility play a role in elite performance.

⚙️ Grinds Our Gears: This week, it's all about meal deals gone wrong—why do supermarkets make some of the worst food choices so expensive?!

🏋️ Roxd Sport Quiz: We wrap up with another round of the ultimate fitness trivia—and finally reveal the answer to last week's cliffhanger question!

🔔 Subscribe & Follow for More!

🎧 Watch & listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

Angus: @angus_cook

Charles: @chucks_life_

ROXD Sport: @ROXD_sport or www.roxdsport.com

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

🔥 Hashtags for Discoverability:

#MindSetsPodcast #FitnessGimmicks #SportsMindset #AthleteMentality #TrainingTips #EgoInSport #FitnessDebate #MealDealFails #SportsPsychology #RoxdSport #GymLife #PodcastClips #MindsetMatters #gym #fitness #sport

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🎙️ Ep. 53 – What makes a bad fitness coach and are run clubs dying??

🏃 Are social run clubs & fitness events dying? We break down whether community fitness is still thriving or fading away—and what’s replacing it!

🔥 PLUS: What makes a great coach vs. a bad one? Whether you're training for a marathon, Hyrox, or just want to improve, having the right coach can make or break your progress. Learn the key traits to look for in a top coach (and red flags to avoid).

📌 Also in this episode:

🏆 New Half Marathon World Record – How fast is too fast?

😤 What grinds our gears:

-Nose tape—gimmick or secret performance booster?

-Why does EVERYTHING require a subscription now? (Smartwatches, fitness tech & more)

🧠 ROXD Sports Quiz – Test your knowledge on all things fitness & sports!

🎧 Watch & listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

Angus: @angus_cook

Charles: @chucks_life_

ROXD Sport: @ROXD_sport or www.roxdsport.com

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

🚀 Main Keywords:

Are run clubs dying?

Are fitness events still popular?

How to find a great coach

Best running coach traits

Marathon coaching advice

Why everything is a subscription now

Is nose tape worth it?

New half marathon world record

Hyrox training tips

Sports quiz 2024

Hashtags:

#Running #FitnessTrends #RunningClubs #CoachingTips #MarathonTraining #Hyrox #MindsetPodcast #FitnessPodcast #SubscriptionFatigue #NoseTape

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What makes a training program truly effective?

In this episode, Angus and Charles break down the key principles behind designing the perfect program for your goals—whether you're an elite athlete or just looking to improve your fitness.

We cover:

✅ How to structure your training for long-term performance

✅ The biggest mistakes people make when programming

✅ How different athletes require different approaches

✅ Why public budget gyms are undervalued (and why that grinds our gears⚙️!)

✅ The role confidence plays in training and competition

✅ How to adapt when confidence fluctuates

📌 Whether you're a coach, competitor, or just serious about training, this episode will give you actionable strategies to improve your programming and mindset.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

🔗 Follow us for more:

📲 Instagram | TikTok | YouTube – @MindSets_Podcast

Angus: @angus_cook

Charles: @chucks_life_

ROXD Sport: @ROXD_sport or www.roxdsport.com

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Hashtags:

#Podcast #2025 #fitness #athlete #hybrid #athlete #sport #health #gym #crossfit #hyrox #MentalHealth #confidence

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🚀 The Hard Truth About Sleep, Supplements & Performance with Phil Learney | The MindSets Podcast 🎙️

In this high-performance episode of The MindSets Podcast, I sit down with Phil Learney, co-founder of HMN24 and one of the most respected minds in strength, conditioning, and human performance. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Phil has worked with elite athletes, major corporations, Hollywood stars, and top-level executives, refining strategies for optimal health, longevity, and peak performance.

We dive into game-changing insights on sleep, supplementation, and training methodologies—cutting through the noise and misinformation that flood the fitness industry. Phil shares industry secrets from his work at the highest level, revealing how elite performers recover faster, train smarter, and sustain long-term success.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

🔥 The truth about sleep & circadian rhythms – Why your training suffers without quality rest

💊 Supplements that actually work – Separating science from marketing hype

🏋️ The future of training & recovery – What top athletes are doing NOW to stay ahead

☕ Caffeine myths DEBUNKED – How to optimize your intake for max performance

🥗 Eating for energy & longevity – Why your nutrition strategy is more important than you think

🚀 High-performance habits – What separates world-class athletes & business leaders

🎧 Phil also answers listener questions, cutting through myths around fasted training, muscle gain vs. fat loss, and the biggest mistakes most people make with their workouts.

📲 Support the podcast & follow for more:

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

🔗 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

🎶 Podcast Intro/Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🔍 Keywords:

Phil Learney, HMN24, sports performance, sleep optimisation, supplements for athletes, high-performance training, elite recovery strategies, strength and conditioning, caffeine myths, fitness industry secrets, coaching elite athletes, circadian rhythm and performance, human performance strategies, longevity and fitness.

📌 Hashtags:

#PhilLearney #TheMindSetsPodcast #ElitePerformance #HighPerformanceHabits #SleepOptimization #SportsPerformance #CaffeineMyths #StrengthTraining #AthleteRecovery #Longevity #HMN24

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In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus is joined by the new expert co-host and former guest, Charles Ingell from ROXD Sport💥

We dive into two key topics: common mistakes people make when starting new sports or fitness routines, and the effectiveness of New Year's resolutions.

We also introduce a new segment, "Grinds My Gears," where we tackle controversial fitness topics, like elitism in amateur sports and the misconceptions around 'hybrid' fitness.

Plus, stay tuned for the ROXD Sport Quiz, a fun fitness challenge for our listeners, brought to you by our sponsors at ROXD Sport!

We hope you enjoy the new format of these episodes, let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 💬

Support the podcast 🫶

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Angusl: @angus_cook

Charles: @chucks_life_

ROXD Sport: @ROXD_sport or www.roxdsport.com

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Follow for more stories of grit, mental resilience and top tips for your life! 💥

Hashtags:

#MentalHealth #Podcast #2025 #fitness #athlete #hybrid #athlete #sport #health #newyearsresolution #gym #crossfit #hyrox

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Spoiler: No, quite the opposite 😎

Welcome back to the MindSets Podcast! It's 2025 and in this episode host, Angus takes you (briefly) through what happened in 2024 on the podcast and behind the scenes before turning to this year and what you can expect!

Some big changes are coming to the podcast to ensure you are getting ground-breaking episodes with new findings in the health and fitness space to maximise your daily life, training and performance in a new type of episode every other week. I will be joined by previous guest, and new co-host Charles Ingell to bring some incredible insights into the mental and physical phenomenon that athletes tackle on a daily basis as well as having fun with some games/ quizzes and a new personal favourite section "What grinds your gears?".

In addition to this, I give details on the new podcast studio and what this will mean for the guest episodes (don't worry, plenty of big name and big story guests this year!).

This is an absolutely packed short episode that peels back the showbiz curtain to podcasting, just the way I (and hopefully) you like it, ahead of the biggest year for the MindSets Podcast yet!

🔑 Key Topics:

-2024 in reflection.

-New podcast studio.

-New episode format.

-Co-host announcement (for some episodes).

-Brand partnership announcement.

🎧 Listen now for the behind the scenes of your new favourite podcast!

Support the podcast 🫶

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Follow for more stories of grit, mental resilience and top tips for your life! 💥

Hashtags:

#MentalHealth #Podcast #2025 #fitness #athlete #hybrid #athlete #sport #health

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In this powerful episode of The MindSets Podcast, I sit down with Katy Roberts, who cycled the entire UK coastline to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Katy opens up about her deeply personal journey, including the unexpected loss of her father to suicide at just 17 years old. This tragedy turned her world upside down and forced her to rebuild her life from scratch.

This year, Katy made the life-changing decision to quit her job and take on this epic challenge, driven by a mission to spark conversations about mental health. Along her 5600+ km journey, she encountered incredible people, faced daunting challenges, and experienced both moments of profound connection and overwhelming solitude.

We discuss her upbringing in sport, her career that never felt "concrete," and how this challenge became a transformative journey for her mental health and for others. Katy’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of vulnerability, and the impact of community on healing.

🔑 Key Topics:

-Coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide

-The role of sport in mental health recovery

-Quitting the corporate world to follow a mission

-Highlights and struggles of cycling the UK coastline

-Mental health awareness and breaking the stigma

🎧 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about turning pain into purpose and the importance of sharing stories that matter.

Support the podcast 🫶

Katy's Instagram: @saddletosea

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Follow for more stories of grit and mental resilience! 💥

Keywords:

Mental health awareness, cycling the UK coastline, suicide prevention, mental health recovery, grief and resilience, overcoming loss, personal transformation, cycling for charity, mental health advocacy, Katy Roberts and her UK coastline cycle.

Hashtags:

#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #CyclingUK #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #GriefRecovery #KatyRoberts #TheMindSetsPodcast #TurningPainIntoPurpose #coastaljourney

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In this episode of the MindSets Podcast, host Angus Cook chats with Robin Hughes, fitness psychology consultant and founder of the Get Ahead Mindset app, about the transformative power of mental coaching for athletes. Robin opens up about his journey from excelling as a teenage swimmer to having his career derailed by an invisible disability. Determined to help others, he went on to study sport and exercise psychology at Loughborough University, where he became fascinated with how athletes think, adapt, and overcome challenges.

Together, Angus and Robin discuss the interplay between preparation, resilience, and mindset in both sport and life. Drawing from Angus's personal story—excelling in exams through meticulous preparation but struggling with the unpredictability of sport—the conversation explores how to navigate mental roadblocks and develop the tools to thrive in high-pressure situations.

This episode is also interactive! Robin guides listeners through practical mental exercises designed to boost confidence and reframe negative thoughts in real time. These tools will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle your next challenge. Plus, Robin answers listener questions, sharing tips for mastering pre-competition nerves, bouncing back from failure, and staying focused when it matters most.

Whether you’re an athlete or simply looking to unlock your full potential, this episode will change the way you approach your mindset.

Key Topics:

• Robin Hughes' journey from elite swimmer to fitness psychology consultant.
• How to strengthen your mind for success in competition and beyond.
• Interactive mental exercises for building confidence and focus.
• Reframing failure and thriving under pressure.
• Expert answers to listener-submitted mindset challenges.

Keywords: mental coaching, interactive mindset training, sports psychology, athlete mindset, competition preparation, confidence building, overcoming failure, mental resilience, performance psychology, Get Ahead Mindset, Robin Hughes, Angus Cook, fitness psychology consultant, mental exercises, meditation for athletes.

Robin Hughes: @robin_hughes__

Get Ahead Mindset : @getaheadmindset

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Follow for more stories of grit and mental resilience! 💥

#TheMindSetsPodcast #Hyrox #CrossFit #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceCoach #MentalResilience #AthleticPerformance #OvercomingAdversity #InteractiveMindset #MentalStrength #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #ConfidenceBuilding #MentalCoaching #OvercomingFailure #PerformanceUnderPressure #MindSetsPodcast #RobinHughes #GetAheadMindset #FitnessPsychology

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🎙️ The MindSets Podcast welcomes endurance athlete and performance coach Ollie Russell (@russellperformancetraining) for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and the pursuit of excellence. Host Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) takes listeners on Ollie’s intense journey—from growing up as a dedicated rugby player to facing life-altering personal challenges that would shape his career and purpose forever.

Ollie opens up about a turbulent period in his life, triggered when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer. While his mother fought through and survived, he lost his father, his greatest role model, to the disease. Grieving and searching for direction, Ollie walked away from rugby, threw himself into brutal training sessions as a form of self-punishment, and explored the Marines as an escape. Caught in a cycle of extreme fitness, partying, and substance use, he eventually found a new path in CrossFit and, later, the world of Hyrox. Fast-forward to 2024, and Ollie has not only straightened out his course but set a world record with Team THETA, clocking a 47:33 relay time.

This episode explores how Ollie’s journey through loss, intense challenges, and self-discovery became a foundation for his remarkable endurance feats, including a 48-hour burpee world record attempt and six marathons in six days. It’s a raw story of resilience, transformation, and finding purpose through athletic performance.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on:

• Transforming pain into resilience and purpose 🧠💪
• The mental and physical demands of extreme endurance sports 🏃‍♂️
• Insights on training and focus from a Hyrox world record holder 🔥
• Ollie’s journey from self-destruction to world-class performance

Ollie Russel: @russellperformancetraining

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

Follow for more stories of grit and redemption! 💥 #TheMindSetsPodcast #OllieRussell #Hyrox #CrossFit #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceCoach #MentalResilience #AthleticPerformance #OvercomingAdversity

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In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) speaks with Toby Simmons (@tobysimmonsuk), diving deep into his raw and resilient story. After choosing to leave formal education, Toby embraced the seasonnaire lifestyle, heading to the mountains where he discovered ski freestyle and competed among some of the UK’s best at events like the Laax World Champs. Training hard—but admittedly recklessly—in New Zealand, he faced a life-changing injury, breaking his neck and back. Undeterred, Toby returned to seasonal work, but the lifestyle and its toll on his mental health eventually led to a turning point.

Following these challenges, Toby shifted his focus, launching an online yoga business during COVID-19. Through this venture, he learned invaluable lessons in business, selling it for profit and moving on to new opportunities, including hybrid athleticism and endurance events like marathons and triathlons. Today, Toby has committed to building his next business, ActiveXplore, selling his belongings and heading to Asia to fully dedicate himself to his vision. He’s also preparing for the Beachy Head Marathon as part of a self-planned ironman-inspired triathlon.

Join us as we explore Toby’s journey of resilience, reinvention, and the lessons learned from choosing an unconventional path 🌍

Listen now and follow us on social media for more insights:

Toby Simmons: @tobysimmonsuk

Toby's Business (ActiveXplore): @activexploretravel

Instagram: @mindsets_podcast

TikTok: @mindsets_podcast

Personal: @angus_cook

Enquiries: [email protected]

The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

Podcast Intro/ Outro Music:

Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

Watch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc

#FreestyleSkiing #SeasonnaireLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HybridAthlete #Entrepreneurship #EnduranceTraining #ActiveXplore #TobySimmons #MindSetsPodcast #Ironman #triathlon #marathon #running #hybrid #hybridtraining

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