There’s no single perfect diet.

In this solo episode, I break down my personal approach to nutrition — what I believe works, what I use myself, and what I’ve found works well with clients after more than 20 years in the fitness industry.

I cover:

• Why I prioritise real, whole foods
• Why I lean towards an animal-based / carnivore-ish approach
• Why constantly eating and snacking may be part of the problem
• Fasting and time-restricted eating
• Why hunger isn’t something you need to immediately “fix”
• Calories vs food quality, hunger and hormones
• Why I don’t believe “eat less, move more” is particularly useful advice
• Why strength training matters when you’re trying to lose body fat
• How to make nutrition simpler and more sustainable

This isn’t about telling you there’s one correct way to eat. It’s about understanding the principles, finding what works for you, and moving away from overly complicated diets, tracking and restriction.

If this approach makes sense to you, my No-Nonsense Nutrition course is included inside the Move Better membership.

You can also start for free with the 7-Day Move Better Challenge.

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What does it actually mean to be strong?

In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by TACFIT Master Instructor and BJJ black belt Robert Miller to explore why traditional strength training alone may not be enough if your goal is to move well, perform better and stay physically capable for life.

We discuss how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu changed Robert’s approach to strength and conditioning, why rotation and multidirectional movement matter, and how tools like clubbells, kettlebells and maces can develop qualities that conventional gym training often misses.

We also get into:

• Why being strong in the gym doesn’t necessarily mean you’re physically capable
• What BJJ taught Robert about real-world strength
• Clubbells, kettlebells and reactive strength
• Strength versus mobility
• Why movement variety matters
• Training the nervous system, coordination and timing
• Why constantly chasing heavier weights can become counterproductive
• The TACFIT wave approach to intensity and recovery
• How often you actually need to train
• Why short, focused sessions can be enough
• Training for longevity rather than just numbers
• Staying capable as you get older
• Why the ultimate goal should be to “die healthy”

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You can also join the full Move Better membership for short workouts, mobility, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle guidance, accountability and more.

Move Better. Feel Better. Perform Better.

FIND ROBERT MILLER

🌐 TACFIT Lake Saint Louis: https://tacfitlsl.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shomifitness_
🌐 TACFIT: https://tacfit.com/?rfsn=9259021.f094e9

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#TACFIT #FunctionalFitness #Mobility #StrengthTraining #Longevity

What if the biggest mistake in training is simply doing the same thing for years?

In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Ritchie Januszek, a fitness industry professional with more than 25 years of experience and a passion for exploring different ways to build strength, movement and physical capability.

Ritchie’s own training has evolved from traditional bodybuilding and rugby into a much broader approach incorporating kettlebells, Bulgarian bags, clubs, maces, sandbags, stones, rope flow and more.

We talk about why training should evolve as you do - and why getting stronger in the gym isn’t necessarily the same thing as becoming more capable outside it.

In this episode:

• Why so many people get stuck in traditional gym training
• Bodybuilding versus training for movement and performance
• How Ritchie’s rugby experience changed the way he thought about strength training
• Why variety and experimentation matter
• Training for longevity rather than simply chasing numbers
• Kettlebells, Bulgarian bags, clubs, maces, sandbags and rope flow
• Rotation, unilateral training and moving beyond the sagittal plane
• Why exercise should still feel like play
• The problem with becoming obsessed with sets, reps and numbers
• When structure is useful — and when it can become restrictive
• Learning to listen to your body and adapt your training
• Staying strong, mobile and capable into your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond

The big takeaway: training doesn’t have to be rigid, boring or complicated.

Explore different ways of moving, find things you enjoy, train with purpose — and build a body that can keep doing cool things for as long as possible.

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FIND RITCHIE JANUSZEK

Instagram: @ritchiejanuszek
LinkedIn: Ritchie Januszek
YouTube: Ritchie Januszek
TikTok: Ritchie Januszek

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What does it actually mean to be strong — and is conventional gym training really helping you perform better?

In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Coringa Conway, a BJJ black belt, Capoeira coach and strength coach with experience across MMA, strongman, Highland Games, sumo and more.

We talk about why training should be built around what you actually want your body to DO — rather than simply chasing bigger muscles or bigger gym numbers.

We get into:

• Why strongman training transfers so well to grappling and real-world strength
• Why Coringa believes bodybuilding can actually hinder athletic performance
• What BJJ and MMA athletes should be doing outside of the mats
• Why recovery needs to be treated as part of the programme
• How Capoeira develops balance, coordination and incredible body awareness
• Why martial arts may be one of the best forms of training for lifelong physical capability
• The problem with machines and generic gym programmes
• Why carries, kettlebells, clubs and maces are so valuable
• Handstands, crawling and developing real movement skill
• Why your training should always reflect your actual goal
• What to do if you only have 10–20 minutes a day to train

Coringa’s message is simple: figure out what you want your body to be capable of — then train specifically to become better at it.

FIND CORINGA

Instagram: @coach_coringa_

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What are you actually training for?

In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Jessie Salas from Foundation Training to explore how easily people can start out wanting to get fitter, stronger and healthier — only to accidentally specialise in a particular style of training.

We discuss bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit as sports in their own right, and why simply adopting one of those systems might not be the best approach if your real goal is to be a strong, healthy, capable human being.

We also get into:

• Why your training should start with your actual goal
• Bodybuilding vs powerlifting vs Olympic lifting vs CrossFit
• Why chasing heavier numbers can eventually become counterproductive
• Kettlebells, maces, clubs and other tools — and why the tool shouldn’t become the training philosophy
• Why general health may require being more of a physical generalist
• Corrective exercise vs training vs movement and play
• Why adults need to move outside of structured workouts
• How Foundation Training can complement strength and sports training
• Sitting, posture, movement patterns and chronic aches and pains
• The importance of rest, recovery and knowing when to back off
• Why fitness tribes and training dogma can hold us back
• Movement, nature and building a body that stays capable for life

Ultimately, Jessie’s message is simple: move your body, keep it simple, stay curious and find what makes you feel well.

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Follow Jessie: @coachjsalas
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Are you training to get better at your sport — or just getting better at the gym?

In this solo episode of The Move Better Podcast, I question one of the biggest assumptions in sports training: that continually increasing your squat, bench and deadlift automatically makes you a better athlete.

Strength matters. But once you're already strong enough, would the next 8–12 weeks be better spent adding another 10kg to your squat — or improving your movement, balance, coordination, mobility, timing, rhythm, reaction time and ability to change direction?

In this episode, I cover:

• Why gym strength and athletic performance aren't the same thing
• The difference between strength and useful strength
• Why athletes need strength they can express in different positions, directions and situations
• The problem with chasing gym PBs for the sake of it
• Why rugby players are a great example of this
• Strength training vs movement and skills training
• Rotation, unilateral work, throwing, catching and reactive movement
• Rope flow, juggling, martial arts and other ways to improve athletic qualities
• Why being stronger isn't always the quality you need most
• How to think about the minimum effective dose of strength training
• The question every athlete should ask: How strong do I actually need to be?

The goal isn't to stop getting stronger.

It's to stop confusing getting stronger in the gym with becoming a better athlete.

🎧 Listen now and let me know whether you agree.

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What if some of the aches, pains and injuries we blame on training actually start with something much more basic — how we stand, walk and interact with the ground every day?

In Episode 19 of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Ricky Stanzi, former NFL quarterback and one of the leading coaches behind GOATA Movement.

GOATA stands for Greatest Of All Time Actions and takes a very different approach to movement. Rather than looking at muscles and joints in isolation, the system studies movement patterns seen across durable athletes, children, indigenous populations and active older adults.

We get into why Ricky believes durability should be the foundation of performance, and why the way your feet interact with the ground can have consequences throughout the entire body.

In this episode:

• What GOATA actually is — and what it isn't
• Why GOATA studies movement rather than isolated muscles
• “Cadaver science” vs studying living human movement
• Why your feet are the foundation of movement
• Straight feet, strong arches and the importance of the second toe line
• Why being able to walk doesn't necessarily mean you're walking well
• How modern shoes, chairs and our environment can change movement
• Why getting comfortable on the floor matters as we age
• The importance of standing, walking and resting — the “other 90%” of your day
• Why you can’t “out-rep” a poor walking pattern
• GOATA vs WOATA — Greatest vs Worst Of All Time Actions
• Why Ricky believes durability is the ultimate performance strategy
• The limitations of looking at the body one muscle or joint at a time
• Strength training, Olympic lifting and whether gym training can influence movement patterns
• Pain, compensation and why an injury can build long before something finally gives way
• Why persistent pain shouldn't simply be accepted as part of getting older or training
• How the GOATA Recode attempts to retrain standing and walking patterns
• Simple things you can begin paying attention to today

Ricky's core message is simple: before worrying about how much you can lift, how fast you can run or how hard you can train, make sure the movement system underneath it is working properly.

FIND RICKY / GOATA

GOATA Movement:
https://www.goatamovement.com/

Free 6-Day GOATA Recode Challenge:
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/goata_movement/

Ricky Stanzi:
https://www.instagram.com/glsgoata_education/

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Most people jump straight into lifting heavier weights, running further or attempting advanced exercises without first making sure their joints can move - and stabilise - properly.

In Episode 18 of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Tom Morrison, creator of The Simplistic Mobility Method, to discuss what mobility training should actually involve and why repeatedly stretching or foam rolling the painful area often fails to solve the underlying problem.

We discuss:

• Why joint function should come before heavy loading
• The difference between flexibility, mobility and stability
• Why Tom stopped foam rolling completely
• How hard-style planks teach proper bracing
• Why pain may be caused by restrictions elsewhere in the body
• How to intelligently work around recurring pain triggers
• Why lunges can be more back-friendly than squats
• The importance of balance, hip stability and muscle activation
• How five minutes of morning mobility can change how you move
• What to focus on now if you want to move well in your 70s and beyond
• Tom’s simple rule: lengthen first, then strengthen

This conversation is packed with practical ideas to help you build stronger joints, move with more control and continue doing the things you enjoy for life.

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Find Tom Morrison

Website: https://tommorrison.uk
Simplistic Mobility Method: https://tommorrison.uk/products/the-simplistic-mobility-method
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.morrison.training
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomMorrison

#TomMorrison #MobilityTraining #JointHealth #FunctionalFitness #MoveBetterPodcast

Does having a big bench press, squat or deadlift automatically make you strong in the real world?

In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Tom DeGiuli, owner of DeGiuli’s Gym in Long Island, New York, to discuss why strength training shouldn’t be limited to barbells, bodybuilding routines and conventional gym exercises.

Tom explains how he combines traditional lifts with kettlebells, sandbags, steel clubs, landmines and other unconventional training methods to develop strength, power, conditioning and athleticism.

We discuss:

• Why bodybuilding and powerlifting can leave gaps in your strength
• The difference between lifting a barbell and lifting an awkward object
• Why sandbags expose weaknesses that conventional lifts can hide
• How to combine traditional and unconventional exercises
• The best equipment for a simple home gym
• Why busy parents need a different approach to training
• The problem with filming every workout for social media
• Why enjoying your training matters
• The importance of community, consistency and longevity
• Tom’s highest-return exercises for building total-body strength

Whether you train with barbells, kettlebells, sandbags or something completely different, the most important thing is finding a way to keep moving, progressing and enjoying the process.

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Find Tom on instagram:

@tomdegiuli

@degiulisgym

What does it really take to remain strong, mobile and physically capable as you get older?

Strength coach and author Dan John joins Mark to explain why effective training is often far simpler than the fitness industry makes it seem.

Dan discusses the importance of maintaining muscle as we age, why constantly switching programmes holds people back, and how training with the seasons can help develop a broader range of physical abilities.

They also explore why movement should come before personal records, the long-term value of crawling, hanging, carrying and getting off the floor, and the essential exercises Dan would keep if he had to strip training back to the basics.

In this episode:

• Why Dan’s view of bodybuilding changed as he got older
• The training mistake he wishes he had avoided
• Why constantly changing programmes limits progress
• How to periodise training around the seasons
• The danger of becoming too specialised
• Why movement quality should come before heavier weights
• The importance of crawling and developing the feet
• How Dan would train someone for the next 50–70 years
• The five movement patterns he considers essential
• Why getting up and down from the floor matters more with age
• The two surprisingly important ingredients for longevity
• Dan’s simple approach to nutrition and fasting
• Why small changes consistently applied produce the biggest results

Dan’s family motto is: “It’s not where you start; it’s where you finish.”

Wherever you are starting from, begin today.

Find Dan John:

Dan John University:
https://danjohnuniversity.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/coachdanjohn/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DanJohnStrengthCoach

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The Move Better Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individual medical advice.