Health: No Filter

In this episode, I talk openly about relationships between Personal Trainers and Clients.

From ethics, boundaries, morals and trust, to conversations, confidentialities and systems, the relationship…

In this episode I share the top ten things required to be a competent personal trainer.

15 years as a qualified professional have allowed me to learn from clients of various descriptions, ranging fr…

In this episode I share my thoughts and experience as a personal trainer, regarding sleep and it's benefits to our health.

Approximately one in eight UK adults get less than six hours of sleep per n…

In this episode I get to sit down and my guest Michelle Ahondjo, a footballer, now working in sports with young people.

Michelle gives an honest and open account of how and when she started playing …

In this episode I discuss why unhealthy men should stop watching sports.

We are constantly bombarded with sports clubs or sports company advertising and marketing, designed to lure the predominantly…

In this discussion we look at various ways to delay, or even avoid the onset of disease.

With the advent of ultra processed foods, pharmaceutical dependency, increasing obesity levels and work relat…

In this discussion, we look at how to train for strength when under time constraints.

Circuit based strength training or PHA (Peripheral Heart Action) circuits are a great way to ensure you recruit …

In this discussion I talk about how our bodies adapt to muscular stimulation, which together with adequate quality nutrition and sleep, can develop an improved physical appearance, or aesthetics.

Th…

In this discussion I look at why it's important to development a good strong grip.

Our grip strength is a physiological indication of the force produced by muscle contraction, of which is initiated…

In this episode I discuss why strength training, also known as resistance training is paramount to our physiological health.

Strength training exercise is the foundation for musculoskeletal function…

In this podcast I discuss reasons we give ourselves for not starting a health kick.

January is often seen as a good time to start exercising and leaning in to a healthy diet, however it's far more c…

In this discussion I share the most common five reasons why new clients hire a personal trainer.

There are of course many other on the list, not mentioned here, of which can vary in importance, howe…

In this episode I share more of my blood test results, specifically Cholesterol readings.

Cholesterol is defined as blood fat found in the liver and every cell in our body, essentially maintaining o…

In this episode I share a discussion with my guest Adam Marriott, an amateur climber with experiences in both the Himalaya and Europe.

We openly talk about why, where and when climbing and trekking …

In this this episode, I share my own blood test results, of which are now a yearly ritual at my local GP surgery.

It's imperative men over the age of 40 get their blood tests checked out yearly to b…

In this festive episode I look at our tradition of consuming excess alcohol over the Christmas holidays and the subsequent physiological consequences of ignoring the warning signs.

The UK consumes a…

In this episode, we look at why we struggle to stay warm during the winter months.

Clothing manufactures are currently bombarding us with marketing, to sell expensive, branded outdoor wear, specific…

In this episode, I discuss an often overlooked pension plan, that of our physical health deposits and savings.

Recently I read an article in the Sunday Times newspaper, covering financial decisions …

In this podcast I discuss the vicious cycle of comfort eating and the consequences associated with it.

There are numerous reasons for this unhealthy habit, ranging from stress related work / home is…

In this this episode I discuss the 'C' WORD and how it plays a significant role in improving and maintaining your physical fitness and mental wellbeing.

The C word in question is CONSISTENCY, of whi…