As we are in August and the height of the summer, going on Holiday is a common theme that gets discussed on the gym floor. This can be quite a challenge for those trying to maintain a health and fitness programme, so we have a chat about it.

Over the last few weeks we have been joined by Laura Gomm, John Heaton and Mick Hill who have shared their stories of what they do and what they have achieved. So today we take a moment to sit back and reflect on what we have taken away from those conversations and some of the key messages that we can all learn from

In this episode we are joined by Mick Hill a record holding veteran runner. He talks us through his life as a competitive runner and how the trials and tribulations of life have impacted on his running training and performances.

This week we were joined by John Heaton, currently a lecturer in Sport and Public services at Wakefield College. John was a two time world champion natural body builder, Strength and Conditioning coach and personal trainer. He shares with us his experiences so far and the key things he has learned.

John has also been very prominent in his willingness to discuss mental health issues, including his own. John recalls some of his previous mental health challenges in a very insightful episode. 

Is having goal that important, are they a help or a hindrance? 

We talk about our own approaches to training and personal preferences and how between us we have very different approaches to basing our training on clear goals.

Do you struggle to get over hard sessions? is your mind willing but the body wont tolerate that extra session over the weekend?

Training is a balance of workouts and recovery, but do you tackle your recovery as well as your training? 

Could you achieve more through more focus on recovering better? 

The next in our series looking at the different supplements that are available is the most common, protein!

We talk about how and why protein is an essential nutrient in the diet and the cornerstone of an effective lifestyle. Protein supplements are everywhere but are they needed and why isn't a food only approach always the best policy.

We talk about all of this and much more.

Getting an injury, no matter how big or small doesn't just happen to athletes. Anyone who trains, especially those who really push themselves, are likely to suffer an injury at some point. Missing out on daily workouts can be very frustrating and leave a big hole in your normal lifestyle. Today we talked about how it is possible to train despite having an injury and how to work around them. 

Following some questions from listeners we discuss what training should be like for people in their 50's and beyond. Whether thats for anyone looking to start or for those who are training now and looking ahead, the great news is there is plenty to look forward to!

In this episode we are joined by our guest Laura Gomm. Currently a hypnotherapist and life coach, she shares her experiences of her current work and personal journey. She discusses how she developed a mindset that allowed her to go from a sedentary call centre operator to UK bikini model champion and climbing mount Kilimanjaro.

We discuss how the conscious and unconscious mind work to either help or hinder your progress and then how hypnotherapy has helped her and others overcome life's challenges to achieve success. 

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