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  • 193: Finger Lickin’ Politickin’

    On today's episode we got together and talked about stress and eating.

    How do you handle stress? Is it okay to be stressed? Do you need to cut yourself a break?

    Then we moved onto a rare occurence on the show; politics. Do we care about America? You're going to have to listen to find out.

    Then we gave you some cheeky little life updates!

    We hope you enjoy today's episode

    30 min
  • 192: What Drives Fitness Influencers to Steroids?

    On today's episode we talked about drugs, performance enhancing ones specifically.

    We noticed a trend on social media of people being more open about their steroid use. There was an individual who was very young who has hopped on them. 

    We talked about some problems with that, even some positives of steroid use, went over the risks and why its all just a bit cooked at the moment.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Links:
    Alex Eubank is "no longer natty" (Full Interview) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiAjEHj88gs

    41 min
  • 191: Question Time: Cardio, Dieting, and Mental/Physical Tiredness

    On today's show we talked about life, we talked about music, and then we got into some fitness and diet related questions from you!

    One was about increasing cardio, or eating less food to lose weight. Another was about if there are any good reasons to start dieting. The final one was about differentiating between being mentally tired and physically tired, and how we should manage our fitness routines around that.

    Very good questions! We had a very good time, a laugh and a giggle.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Links mentioned in episode:
    Honest review of Chinese Laundry - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdJ5geFS/

    33 min
  • 190: Dating CrApps

    On today's show; Dating Apps! We talked about them!

    They're not doing so well, they are being somewhat reprimanded by the government and Gen Z alike.

    We talked about our own experience with them and what they are doing to change in the current climate.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Articles mentioned:

    • Online dating code will require Tinder, Hinge to act on dangerous users, cooperate with law enforcement - ABC News
    • Why young women are falling out of love with dating apps - Australian Financial Review
    37 min
  • 189: Question Time: Gaining Weight, Returning to Gym after Injury, and How to Learn Choreography

    On today's episode we're all here! We're here to answer some lovely questions from you.

    It's our favourite time; Questions Time!

    We had a question about gaining weight. If you're struggling and you want some suggestions on how to put on some weight, there might be some answers in today's episode.

    We also had a questions about returning to exercise after injury and getting over fear, getting back into that weight room and working your body.

    Then we had some wonderful questions from a group fitness instructor about how to learn choreography, how to get more people attending your classes and how to look after your body.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    35 min
  • 188: Russ Gluyas; The Love Project

    On today's show we were joined by a very special guest, Russ Gluyas. He came on the show to talk about his work with The Love Project and ACON. 

    We talked about ageism in the LGBTQIA+ spaces, the work he does to help the community, and much, much more.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    55 min
  • 187: Murder on the Gymfloor

    On today's show, we tackled some current events.

    24-hour gyms, should they be looking after people better? A gentleman was locked in a bathroom for a whole day. We talked about it!

    Then we moved on to the Crossfit Games. Unfortunately a very sad tragedy unfolded. We discussed whether Crossfit planning was too much or if it was a failure of those running the event.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Articles:
    Gym safety in the spotlight after bodybuilder collapses and isn't found for 15 hours

    Australian athletes voice safety concerns following death of Lazar Dukic at 2024 CrossFit Games

    28 min
  • 186: Where’s Jolly?

    On today's episode, have you been feeling down?

    It's winter, it's cold and sometimes you don't feel that great. Sam and Andrew chatted about how our lives are going.

    Are we feeling a little bit sad?
    Do we have some tools we use to tackle our sadness?
    Do they help us?
    Could they (potentially) help you?

    We aren't therapists, but we speak from personal experience.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    35 min
  • 185: Paralympics 101

    On today's show we continued our conversation on they Olympics and the Paralympics!

    Andrew came in with some lovely information on how they put athletes up against each other in the Paralympics, the different types of grading they use to stratify their disabilities and much more.

    We also talked about a very hot topic, Australia's greatest dancer on the Olympic stage.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    29 min
  • 184: Bulge Vaulted

    On today's show we did another Olympics special! There's some controversy going on (i assume you know what we touched on). 

    We had a catch up on life, some weightlifting, and some of the scandals surrounding the Olympians.

    We hope you enjoy today's episode.

    31 min

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Join your hosts Michael De Silva and Sam Weeks as they challenge the fitness industry, discuss fads, facts and fiction to discover what 'health' truly means. Learn from industry professionals the…