Afleveringen
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We are joined from Belfast, Northern Ireland by Stevie Shanks; Drummer with Flash Harry & Clann an Drumma, Multiple World Record Weight Lifter (about 40 on last counting), Stone lifter & organiser of the annual Donald Dinnie Day Gathering in Scotland.
We discuss the history of the Dinnie Stones & Stevieâs father - Jack Shanks - an old time Strongman & the first to lift the Dinnie Stones since Donald Dinnie himself, the evolution of stone lifting & how Stevie has shifted the focus of his own training now that he is in his 60s.
We also learn a cool way to trick the step-counter on your Fitbit! This is a fascinating & inspiring conversation with a man whose passion for physical culture & the history of strength is palpable.
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We are joined today by Del Wilson. A Personal Trainer, Kettlebell Athlete & Coach - someone who has been at the forefront of kettlebell sport in England for many years.
Del talks about his background in Formula 1 engineering, competitive Bodybuilding, Endurance Running & his transition into Kettlebell Sport where he found his true calling.
Del competes in Kettlebell Pentathlon, Marathon & Long Cycle (all explained in this episode) & holds Master of Sports World Class ranking across 7 events.
He also continues to travel & compete internationally in his late 50s & has no plans to slow down.
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We are joined from Putney in London by Aidan Oâ Flaherty AKA @theirishphysio ahead of his âRunning Injuries & Performance Master Classâ in Essex on Saturday 5th October.
Aidan is a former pro football player, competitive rower & runner who now works with high level endurance athletes (up to Olympic level) & recreational runners of all shapes, sizes & abilities.
In this fascinating conversation we discuss all things running, Training mileage, building running specific strength, foot striking, common injuries, biomechanics & more.
An essential episode if you run yourself or are an Physio, Osteo, Therapist or Coach who works with runners.
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We are joined all the way from New South Wales, Australia by Allen Willis for a hard hitting, honest & challenging conversation with a man who has faced many demons & trials in his life & is certainly on an upwards trajectory of strength, resilience, empowerment & redemption.
We hear how Tim Andersonâs Original Strength & the work of Dan John formed a pathway for Allen to rebuild his life (physically & emotionally) & how he has managed to go from being in constant pain & barely able to walk to competing in Strongman & now coaching & helping others.
Parts of this conversation are uncomfortable, but Allen holds nothing back & what we are left with is a sense of hope, promise & hopefully a brighter future ahead.
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We are joined for the third time by Disabled Strongman pioneer & organiser of Britains Disabled Strongman & Strongwoman Competition Gary Clarke.
This year the prestigious competition is being held at the Indoor Athletics Centre at Brunel University in London on the weekend of 14th/15th September & is going to be bigger than ever!
Health Oddity are sponsoring the event, MagnĂșs Ver MagnĂșsson is the head referee & it is FREE for spectators to watch the incredible & inspiring strongmen & strongwomen in action (plus Pete & James will be there all weekend signing autographs lol).
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Peter & James return from their summer vacation (not together) & debrief their experiences of exploring the English countryside & mountainous terrain & discuss how they stayed on track with training while away from home.
The importance of deciding on your outcome & strategy BEFORE you go away & how to hit the ground running on your return. James also visits the birthplace of King Arthur & has a chance meeting on a cliff.
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We are joined by our first ever German guest, the strong & mighty Sven Rieger from Stuttgart (dialling in from a family vacation in the idyllic Tuscan countryside).
Sven is the 204th lifter of the Dinnie Stones in Scotland (as referenced in Episode 203 with Andrew Russell) a Strongfirst Team Leader & Elite level instructor.
He has also passed the incredibly tough âSinisterâ challenge & is a Functional Movement FMS1 Certified Coach. We discuss strength, how to develop it, train it & adapt it for many varied challenges requiring different implements, skill sets & nuances.
Sven is a jovial giant of a man & it was great fun getting to know him better. Enjoy.
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We are joined from Poland (between races at the European Canoeing Championships) by 20 year veteran International Canoeist turned ultra-runner & motivational speaker Keith Moule.
Keith describes the chance passing of a local canoe club at around 10 years of age that led to an international competitive career that saw him travel the world.
We hear about Keithâs record breaking race in 2023 that saw him & his partner break the 44 year standing record for the 125 mile DW (Devizes to Westminster) canoe race - paddling for over 15hrs non stop! Keith also shares what it takes to become world class (in anything) & what his competitive career taught him about life in general & how it educates his corporate career now.
A fascinating meeting with a focused & driven athlete with plenty of relatable advice for us all.
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We are joined by returning guest Ben Morris (last seen on Episode 80: Less is More) Coffee Junkie, Sports Dabbler & a man strangely attracted to trying to lift heavy things.
In this engaging conversation we talk about overcoming setbacks in training & life - an inevitability if you adopt training as a lifelong pursuit.
Dealing with injuries both mentally & physically as we age & reframing setbacks as just another challenge to be overcome & an opportunity to learn about oneself & to plan our next steps.
A relaxed & thought provoking catch up with one of the original âfriends of the showâ.
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We are joined today by Lucy Underdown - Europe's Strongest Woman 2023, Britain's Strongest Woman 2024, the first woman to deadlift 700lb (318kg) AND full time serving Police Officer.
We discus Lucyâs early athletics career in Shot Put & Discus. Her talent for (& love of) deadlifting, dealing with pressure & anxiety, discovering that training LESS actually produced better results for her, juggling a demanding career with elite performance & how her hobby somehow got out of control.
A lively chat with a down to earth & relatable lady - who just happens to be historically strong!
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In this breather episode Peter & James take a focused ramble through some recent events & discussions.
James returns from his walking weekend surprisingly sore & fatigued.
We discus what Wimbledon tennis can teach us about training & lifestyle management & we review a recent episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast where Dr Mike Israetel gives his Masterclass on losing fat.
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Andrew Russell is a Fitness Trainer, Strongfirst SFG1 Kettlebell Instructor, Shift worker AND the 274th person to lift the legendary Dinnie Stones in the Scottish Highlands.
Andrew (from Northern Ireland) discusses his training history, setting up his garage gym to allow him to train around his challenging work pattern, programming his training to take into account tiredness & lack of sleep & training to lift the Dinnie Stones.
This is a fascinating, down to earth conversation with a strong but humble family man which will be relatable to many of our listeners.
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We are joined live from Lviv, Ukraine by the man mountain (6ft 5inch, 135kg) Pavlo Kordiyaka.
Pavlo is the 2023 Europeâs Strongest Man & has also won The Official Strongman Games World Title.
He will be competing this weekend in London at the historic & iconic Royal Albert Hall in the Giants Live Strongman Classic.
Prior to getting involved in strongman, Pavlo had taken part in many different sports, including football, acrobatics, dancing, boxing, wrestling & even mixed martial arts.
At only 29 years of age Pavlo has achieved so much in Strongman already (& he will achieve much more in the future).
This is a fascinating conversation with advice & pearls of wisdom that can be applied to your own training & approach to life. Just donât try to replicate Pavloâs breakfast!
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Recently James was reflecting on his 25 years in the fitness industry & how the world (& our daily lives) have changed over that time.
He & Pete discuss the changes in habits, food, technology, lifestyle & the convenience culture & how despite having so much more knowledge, opportunity (& supposedly) time, we, as a collective, are unhealthier & less active than we were a quarter century ago.
Is there a way to go back to a healthier time? Possibly - Back to the Future?
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We are joined for this very special 200th episode by ârecord holdingâ return guest - Dan John - for his 10th appearance with us!
We talk about Danâs latest book âThe Armour Building Formulaâ. The genesis of this programme & how it exploded in popularity (along with many of Danâs other âapparentlyâ simple programmes).
We discuss the nature of training itself, our inherit desire to find complexity in all things & how to use Danâs programmes in a logical & systemised manner.
As always, this is an insightful & thought provoking conversation with one of the most respected strength coaches in the world.
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We are joined by returning guest & 2 x Tactical Strength Challenge WINNER Alison Young.
Alison is an SFG1 (Kettlebell) & SFL (Barbell) instructor through Strongfirst & is also a Level 3 Personal Trainer embarking on a new career within the fitness industry - transferring from the world of I.T.
In this fascinating conversation Alison shares how sheâs finding her way in the fitness industry in one of the most populated & competitive cities in the world - London.
How sheâs learning & adapting her training to cater for the âgeneral populationâ & how sheâs transferring her skills & insights from her former tech career into helping her clients get stronger & move better.
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We are joined (following a 3 year gap) by returning guest Mark Reifkind, from San Jose, California.
At 67 Mark has his training âdialled inâ & knows from experience what works for him, his body - & what his current goals are.
We discuss what it takes to remain consistent for nearly 60 years, rehabbing after joint replacement surgery, rucking, overhead pressing, weight maintenance (or permanence) & how your pillow lies to you!
This is an insightful & inspiring catch up with an athlete & coach who has just about seen (and heard) it all.
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We are joined today by competitive Strongwoman & SFG1, SFG2 Kettlebell Instructor Alex Nicoll Bennett.
Alex shares her personal fitness journey with us & her progression into the world of kettlebells, lifting & learning to embrace & nurture her own unique âstrengthsâ.
We discuss breaking free from the prevalent âcalorie burningâ mindset that categorises many peopleâs relationship with exercise & finding a way to train that you love & excites you.
This is an open, honest & frank conversation with a lady, who through training has found a way to grow in confidence, belief, ability & is now more comfortable than ever to stand out.
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We are joined for the second time by Oli Mell, International Kettlebell Sport athlete from Team England & owner of Wolfpack Fitness.
We kick off the conversation by discussing Oliâs recent performances at the World Championships in Denmark then move on to discuss training in general as we age.
The toll that high level performance has on the body & mind, the importance of focus when training & competing & we even talk about weight management & diet strategies in a âweight classâ sport & life in general.
A fascinating chat with a driven, disciplined & dedicated man.
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We meet Nick Rainbird, a highly experienced Personal Trainer, endurance coach & nature lover.
We learn all about âForest Bathingâ, the healing power of nature & the benefits we can all experience by detaching from our high tech dependant lifestyles & reconnecting with the natural world - & our own natural history.
Gardening, walking, exploring, adventuring, engaging all of our senses & just remembering how GOOD it feels to spend time out in nature are all discussed.
This is a feel good episode & Nick invites us all to find ways in our own lives where we can take time to benefit our mental & physical health by tapping into the natural magic all around us.
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