Afleveringen
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We are joined for the third time by world renowned strength & movement coach, author & the creator of Original Strength - Tim Anderson.
We discuss Timās new book āA Simple Book of Strengthā & how Tim believes we are all born to be strong & have near infinite strength within us almost from birth - itās just how we learn to tap into that strength, cultivate & control it.
We discuss what strength actually is - what it is not & how knowing you are strong āfeels goodā & can actually change the way you show up in the world every day.
An interesting & inspiring talk with someone who not only walks the walk but also crawls the crawl.
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We are joined for the second time by documentary filmmaker Oliver Loom & heās joined by Emma Rushen, one of the stars & a producer of his latest project.
āFalse 9: The Reality of Womenās Footballā takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the triumphs & tribulations of a spirited team striving for promotion in the unforgiving world of the tier 7 county leagues.
The core of the film is the inspiring camaraderie among teammates, the indomitable spirit that fuels their pursuit, & the unspoken bond that makes Chelmsford Womenās Football Team a family.
You can watch the film for free on YouTube Here
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Following 6 back to back episodes with guests, Pete & James take the opportunity to catch up, reflect & discuss topics that have either been featured on recent episodes or through conversations with clients.
Today they start out talking about the practicalities of deciding upon & setting non-negotiable daily actions to help us stay on track & the conversation develops into the nature of identity, character & living a life aligned to our values.
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We are joined by Paul Mcllroy for his 5th visit to the podcast for this special two part bumper edition! We discuss Paulās upcoming weekend workshops in both Northern Ireland & USA.
This second episode focusses more on two BIG exercises - squats & deadlifts BUT as is usual with Paul the conversation takes us on many detours & tangents encompassing many areas of strength, training & life.
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We are joined by Paul Mcllroy for his 4th (& 5th) visit to the podcast for this special two part bumper edition! We discuss Paulās upcoming weekend workshops in both Northern Ireland & USA.
This first episode focusses more on the kettlebell press BUT as is usual with Paul the conversation takes us on many detours & tangents encompassing many areas of strength, training & life.
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We are joined from Wales by Ultra Endurance Adventurer Sean Conway & hear about his feats of almost āSuper Humanā endurance, resilience & perseverance.
Sean, by his own admission is a very ānormalā guy. Not physically gifted or a childhood athlete but with an extraordinary determination to succeed once he has focussed on a goal - & the bigger & more daunting the better.
Prepare to be amazed & also to have your perception of what is humanly possible challenged.
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We are joined from Buckinghamshire by Hannah Camden from Fitworks Training & discuss the importance of authenticity, forging your own path & the healing power of movement.
Hannah discusses some dark times in her life where she was not expressing & using her true strengths & the dramatic turn of events that led to a big business & lifestyle change. We learn about her fairly recently found loves of Kettlebell Sport & Mace swinging & how after 20+ years in the fitness industry Hannah has now well & truly found her business, fitness & life groove.
An open, frank & important conversation with an inspiring woman who is now using her unique āvibeā to attract her ātribeā.
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We are joining from Glasgow, Scotland by Rob Clarkson, owner of Reactive Training. We discuss Robās early career in the military (starting at 16) & his progression from full time sports lecturer to fully fledged business owner & creating a community led by its members.
Transformations, skiing, kettlebells, multi-day endurance walks, habit building & Hryrox are all up for conversation along with what REALLY separates bespoke fitness clubs (like Reactive) from the mainstream; support & accountability.
An informal & informative chat with a man doing great things to inspire his community & make a difference.
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We are joined by 3 x Worlds Strongest Disabled Man, British Army Veteran, Wheelchair Rugby player & unique style icon Mac McLaren!
Mac talks about his life, his life altering injury, his competitive sporting achievements & customised designs for prosthetic legs!
Mac has competed all round the world & now sets his sights on Wheelchair Rugby (or Murderball as it affectionately referred to) prepare yourself for a very special conversation with one of the biggest characters weāve had the pleasure of featuring on the podcast.
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Peter & James discuss the concept of āThe Centenarian Decathlonā as written about by Dr Peter Attia in his phenomenal book āOutliveā.
Itās a list of 10 things people could look to build (or more likely maintain) in their marginal decades, namely 70s, 80s, 90s & potentially beyond. This list should be individualised to account for circumstances, specific lifestyle demands & areas of interest.
These are everyday lifestyle tasks that when compounded will lead to independence, resilience, strength & autonomy as we age.
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We are joined by Ellie Crawley; Founder of Feel Fit shop & studio in Bristol, Feel Fit sustainable activewear clothing brand & Feel You retreats.
Ellie is an online lifestyle & prep coach & an in-person trainer & leader of the Feel Fit community & wellness movement.
We find out about Ellieās career path, her business success, her philosophy around everything she does within the Feel Fit brand & we talk about Ellieās own personal fitness goals for 2024.
An uplifting & inspiring conversation with a force of nature within the UK health & fitness scene.
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We are joined all the way from Vermillion, Ohio USA by Mark Valenti; former pro heavy events athlete, Strongfirst Certified Elite Instructor, owner of āBlind Dog Strongā gym, reader of books & swinger of Kettlebells!
We discuss competing for 18 years in Highland Games, learning directly from Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, transitioning to Strongman, becoming Strongfirst Elite & lifting the Husafell Stone in Iceland!
This is a fascinating conversation with a rugged, strong & intelligent man who has a lifetime of strength achievements behind him & many challenges still ahead.
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We are joined by Pav Johal for an important episode.
Pav is a British Asian female who is setting an example through her own athletic endeavours & through coaching other women in what is a massively underrepresented demographic with the fitness & strength world.
Pav talks candidly about her own childhood in sport & training & her strong academic background. How culturally she doesnāt see many ālike herā at the events & competitions she attends & how slowly but surely she is working to change that.
This is a fascinating episode with a strong woman who has taken a direction in her own life which will impact her own children & hopefully the wider community.
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We are joined for the 3rd time by the energetic & entertaining Fabio Zonin live from Italy!
Fabio has been lifting for 40 years & in this fascinating conversation we take a deep dive into programming for strength, the relationship between patience & strength & how to adjust your expectations & goals around strength as you age.
Strength is undoubtedly an attitude & we discuss the correct attitude required for a lifetime of progressive strength training.
At 54 Fabio continues to inspire & strive for great things - this episode is not to be missed ESPECIALLY if you are north of 40.
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We are back with our first show of 2024 & we are joined by the incredible Alison Young.
Alison is an I.T professional by day & a Powerlifter by night (& at weekends). She also has more recently taken on HYROX as well as WINNING the last TSC āTactical Strength Challengeā.
Alison is also an SFG2 Kettlebell Instructor AND an āIron Maidenā!
We discuss the importance of competition, programming, preparation & Alisonās recent decision to change careers. This is a fascinating conversation with a woman who has a unique way of looking at & approaching new challenges.
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We are joined for a very special Boxing Day episode with Mark Tonner - Injured Military Veteran, one armed Strongman & fitness professional.
We discuss Markās life, his sporting & military career, his life altering injury in Afghanistan, how he struggled to come to terms with his life afterwards & how his life & training look now.
We also discuss the incredible 24hr Deadlift Challenge that Mark will be embarking on over the 27th & 28th December for Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity.
This is a stark, honest & raw conversation with a man still facing his demons who is doing his best to make a difference for others.
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In this Christmas episode Peter & James reflect back on recent guests, progress made throughout the year in training & plans for the festive season.
We talk about our direction & focus for 2024 & some upcoming guests we are looking forward to talking to. Both hosts also come dressed ready for the occasion with Peter squeezing into a rather fetching festive jumper!
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In this fascinating joint episode featuring former guests Dan John & Tim Anderson we discuss the seamless synergy between Easy Strength & Original Strength & the original meeting of these two great minds & concepts.
How general work capacity should be developed & then applied to specific tasks or sports RATHER than using sport to develop work capacity & how to pass the RKC without touching a kettlebell!
We also go deep & meaningful with a discussion around the āpurposeā of training, the āwhyā behind the doing & how developing a strong character & making a difference is ALWAYS more important than techniques, trends & apparatus.
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We are rejoined (for the 3rd time) by Chris Branch, who, on this visit, joins us for a more celebratory & uplifting conversation.
In October 2023 Chris set off on an epic 100 mile foot race which was to be completed on a single 400m running track (over 400 laps!) In this fascinating discussion Chris explains the physical, mental & emotional challenges he had to overcome to complete the race & takes us through the internal dialogue he had with himself along the way.
If you want to know what itās like to run 100 miles (but donāt fancy doing it yourself) this is an episode that mustnāt be missed!
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We are joined all the way from South Africa by Master SFG Instructor, Original Beast Tamer, father of 4 & Rugby nut Shaun Cairns.
This is a broad & wide reaching conversation which covers sport & athletic training, a well rounded family life, training people into their 60s & 70s & the importance of always striving for āsomethingā with your training.
In his 50s Shaun still has some goals heās working towards & he even issues Pete with a friendly challenge! An engaging & fun chat with a big man with an even bigger heart.
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