Fit To Succeed

Guest biography:Sugar has a delicious sweet taste that we often crave, but it may be having a very sour effect upon our health! Learn why in this engaging interview with leading trainer, Richard Scrivener. Richard has worked as a Health, Fitness and Nutrition Lecturer, a Health and Fitness Course Developer, Strength and Conditioning Coach (athlete-focused) and Nutritional Therapist. He also works widely with lots of the top fitness publications as an author, fitness model and contributing expert. Richard is also the Animal Flow master instructor for the UK. Episode content:Today's episode answers a number of important questions and topics, including:what is the physical structure of white sugar?does sugar really have a negative impact on our health?is fruit sugar (fructose) different and is it harmless to eat?what impact has sugar had upon the obesity epidemic? is it to blame? If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert inf

Food recommendations are provided for national populations without considering the more specific requirements of certain sub-groups. There is no doubt that overweight / obese individuals have a considerably different internal metabolic environment that changes their nutritional needs beyond simple caloric restriction. This short audio shares some vital thoughts regarding hormonal considerations and suggested dietary approaches to support weight management. This audio is a short segment taken from our online Nutrition for Health and Fitness Certificate: www.keilir.net/health/programs/nordic-fitness-education/nutrition-for-health-and-fitness-certificate

Guest biography:In this episode Jenny Burrell champions the health and fitness needs of women throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, empowering them to move, live and enjoy life. Jenny Burrell is the head of Burrell Education, one of the UK's leading-edge educators in the field of modern Pregnancy, Post Baby, 3rd Age (Peri-to Post-Menopause) and Female Fitness, Wellness, Massage + Bodywork Therapies. Burrell Education the UK's only endorsed, accredited and licensed education provider dedicated to solely to these specific special population groups. Episode content:Some of the topics discussed include:Jenny's fascinating journey to becoming a fitness professional that specializes in female fitness and wellnessa breakthrough in modern, pregnancy-related fitness advicethe changes in fitness and functional needs across the 3 trimesters of pregnancyhow the core and pelvic floor muscles are integrated with their functionmany more tips and ideas for female health If you enjoy this episode, then

A quick fire interview with great pregnancy fitness tips from Jenny Burrell. Burrell Education is one of the most innovative training companies in the field of pre & post natal exercise and fitness. This is a taster for the full interview with Jenny to be released later this week.

In this episode we kick up a stink and dive into the nitty gritty of digestive health with leading expert, Dr Jillian Teta. Dr Teta received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, where she shadowed well-known physicians who are experts in their fields. She practices at the Naturopathic Health Clinic of North Carolina and writes for numerous paper and digital publications. Jillian also lectures extensively. She is the author of the book Natural Solutions for Digestive Health. Key content discussed includes: - where Jillian's interest in digestive health stemmed from - how digestion is the basis for good health - 3 most common digestive complaints - how can personal trainers support their client's digestive health - is the hype around the microbiome and gut flora justified? - what are the benefits of a health gut bacteria balance? If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert information. Your comments and

This is a short, quick fire question round with Dr Jillian Teta, Naturopathic Physician and an expert in digestive health. Jillian provides some really useful, actionable digestive tips on increasing fibre intake, probiotic supplements, reducing constipation, and resolving gas and bloating. Keep posted for the release of the full 30 minute interview with Dr Jillian. If you enjoy this bonus episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert information. Your comments and feedback are always welcome. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the video on You Tube so you will receive each update immediately upon release.

In this interview with MoveU co-founder, Andrew Dettelbach (aka. MoveU shirtless dude) we explore a whole range of issues surrounding pain free, effective movement. Andrew graduated with a Kinesiology major, and is an ongoing student of human movement and function. Following a major lumbar spine injury, together with Dr. Mike Wasilisin (other MoveU co-founder) Andrew spent 1.5 years working out how to position and move to prevent re-injury. This process has been refined into what is now the MoveU training system. We discuss the following: - cause of Andrew's back injury and how he could have prevented it - how his perspective on movement and training has changed - an unexpected definition for the core muscles - how hip and shoulder function impact low back pain - a simple self-test that may serve to warn you of future back pain - the importance of psychology and mindset in injury recovery If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this fre

This is a short quick fire question round with Andrew Dettelbach, the co-founder of MoveU. Andrew gives some great tips for pain free movement, his must-include exercise, some tips to combat long-term sitting at work, and how to keep a positive outlook on life. Keep posted for the release of the full 30 minute interview with Andrew. If you enjoy this bonus episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert information. Your comments and feedback are always welcome. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the video on You Tube so you will receive each update immediately upon release.

Guest biography:Ryan James is a well-seasoned athlete that has represented Great Britain across several different sports including elite-level long-distance & iron man triathlon, sprint track cycling, stand up paddleboarding, and outrigger canoeing. He is also a highly experienced personal trainer, sports therapist, fitness educator, nutritionist, and is a senior well-being advisor for the emergency services. Episode content:In this episode explores a whole range of fascinating fitness, training and mindset information, especially focusing on overcoming injury on the road to high-level physical performance:what attracted Ryan to water sports in the beginningthe range of sporting injuries Ryan overcame to successhow fitness and therapy education helped provide an advantage in recoveryhow to manage your mindset during elite performance and recoverya wide range of training tips and strategies to optimise physical performance If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends

This is a short taster of the upcoming episode with 6 x UK national stand up paddle board champion, Ryan James. The full episode will be released shortly - keep in touch and subscribe to the show so you don't miss it. Questions include: - favourite exercise - best recovery food - lifestyle priority - stress relief - role of learning If you enjoy this short episode, please rate, review and leave a comment. Thanks for listening.

Julian currently works as the Director of the Professional Standards Committee for Europe Active, the leading not-for-profit organization representing the whole health and fitness sector in Europe. He previously worked for nearly 2 decades for the leading UK business to consumer fitness education provider, Premier Global, as Director of Research and Development. In this episode we get to know Julian and his professional background and explore the following topics: - the experience of working as a fitness tutor in the UK - as an early adopter of functional fitness training, what inspired Julian to get involved with this type of training in 2001-02 - the primary objectives of Europe Active across the fitness sector and how this impacts all fitness professionals - some of the challenges of driving the Europe Active vision across the continent - some of the success and highlights for Julian in working with an international organisation like Europe Active - ongoing professional development and the Europe Active

Guest biography:Lincoln is the founder of Total Fitness and specialises in delivering quality training and instruction to aerobic, step, and dance group exercise instructors and personal trainers. He has presented internationally around the world and is the creator of 20 fitness videos. He is the European Master Trainer for Metabolic Effect, which is a hormonal fat loss and lifestyle company. Episode content:In this episode, we discuss how personal trainers and other fitness professionals can benefit from group exercise, including:what has brought the PT and group exercise worlds together in recent years?the factors needed to excel as a group exercise instructorthe importance of class preparationhow group exercise can offer connection and belongingchallenges of delivering an effective group exercise experiencetop instructional skills/tips to succeed as a group exercise instructor If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert infor

Guest biography:Darryl Edwards, (MSc) is the founder of HEALTH Unplugged and owner of Primal Play and Fitness Explorer Training. He is an international speaker, coach, nutritionist and author of Paleo Fitness(2015), Paleo from A to Z(2015), and Animal Moves (2018). He has been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle, Men's Fitness and featured on the BBC, ABC in Australia and the international documentary We Love Paleo. Episode content:Episode 10 features an exploration of what helped Darryl to form his unique take of fitness development in contrast to modern gym-based fitness. Key issues we discuss are:the primary principles behind Primal PlayDarryl's views on mainstream gym-based trainingthe fundamental movement patterns that comprise Primal Playwhy Darryl believes biology dictates that humans are movement generalistshow animal pattern training can benefit human functionDarryl's favourite 2 animal moves If you enjoy this episode, then please rate the show and share it w

Pete Williams has degrees in exercise physiology and Medical Science and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and as a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine (2004) he was one of the first to be awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner status (2013). Episode 9 delves into the area of stress physiology and how this impacts health, exercise and lifestyle. Working in central London, Pete has considerable experience in supporting clients as they seek to recover from the damage that stress can have on the body. We discuss: - primary physiology behind the stress response - common intrinsic and extrinsic stressors in our modern environment - identifying the stress burden upon a client - is there a tipping point where stress exceeds the ability to recover? - how to identify the root cause of stress related dysfunction - top strategies for supporting the management of stress and its effects If you enjoy this epis

Guest biography:We welcome fitness professional and entrepreneur Katie Bulmer-Cooke to the expert video series. Katie has received numerous accolades for her high-level work in the fitness industry including UK PT of the year 2012, Top 10 Global PT’s to Watch 2012, UK fitness professional of the year 2013, and North-East Top 100 Entrepreneur 2015. Outside of fitness she is maybe best known for as a candidate in the hit BBC television show, The Apprentice (series 10, 2014) after surviving 10 out of 12 gruelling weeks on the show. Episode content:In this episode, we discuss the value of effective branding in your business including: Katie's biggest challenges in her fitness careerWhy business branding is importantKey steps to developing an effective business brandUnderstanding your target market when creating your brandAdapting business behaviour to ensure ongoing success If you enjoy this podcast then please subscribe to our channel, rate and review the show. We welcome your thoughts and comments in relat

Guest biography:We are joined by Jon Burgess, a fitness industry expert with over 2 decades of experience coaching clients and mentoring individuals and businesses to be positive, determined and to create successful habits and daily actions. Jon has succeeded in his own right due to his self-belief, attitude and a positive mindset. Episode content:In this episode with Jon, we cover a range of great topics about how to boost self-belief and to develop a more positive approach to working in the fitness industry and in life. Our discussion covers:motivational factors to keep focused in the early stages of a fitness careerhow Jon overcame his early struggles when he came close to burn-outthe power of self-belief to help energise performancemindset definedhow to support clients who are stuck in a negative mindsetkey steps for utilising mindset to help a business flourish If you enjoy this podcast then please subscribe to our channel, rate and review the show. We welcome your thoughts and comments in relation to an

Guest biography:Danny Lennon is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and the host of Sigma Nutrition Radio, a highly rated podcast on iTunes. He has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences and works as a performance nutritionist to professional MMA fighters, professional boxers and competitive powerlifters. Episode content:In this episode, we discuss a range of key topics surrounding the hotly contested topic of weight loss, especially the calorie balance versus carbohydrate restriction debate. Topics discussed include:steps to formulate effective nutrition strategiesprinciples that underpin calorie balanceprinciples that underpin carbohydrate restrictioncommon misconceptions surrounding calorie balance and carbohydrate restrictionsetting priorities for effective weight loss Enjoy the episode! We welcome constructive comments and would invite you to subscribe, review and rate the show. Thank you for listening.

Guest biography:Phil has enjoyed a varied career within the fitness and elite sporting industries. He has taught and lectured in fitness education for many years in the UK and has mentored PT's around the world. He has also coached top-level athletes across a range of sports, including cycling, running, triathlon, football and rugby. Episode content:Phil joins us in this episode to discuss a range of alternative training methods in endurance training directed towards cycling performance, including:how strength training can play a part in endurance cycling performanceprimary fitness and athletic factors that are important for cycling performancetransition phase cycling training sessions and how these may be structuredkey factors in avoiding over-trainingthe role of off-bike training in helping benefit performance

Guest biography:Award winning personal trainer, Kim Ingleby, features in this expert interview of the Fit to Succeed video/podcast series. Kim is the founder of Energised Performance, a successful TEDx speaker, advanced personal trainer, NLP practitioner, and the author of the wonderful book Hound of Happiness. Episode content:Kim joins us on this show to discuss a host of important issues around fitness business and training females, including:mind-body coachingthe importance of education and skill acquisitionimportant considerations in training females compared to maleshow the menstrual cycle should alter the training focus across each monthcommon barriers to overcome in training females After you have enjoyed the show, we welcome comments and feedback. Please rate and review the show too.

Episode 3 of the Fit to Succeed podcast/video series features Ben McDonald a top level personal trainer who has truly succeed on both sides of the Atlantic working as a PT, fitness manager and fitness educator in the UK and repeating that success in Canada, where he now works for DTS Fitness Education. This episode looks at: key motivational factors for success challenges of moving a fitness career abroad fixed versus growth mindset outcome versus processed focused standing out from from other fitness professionals connecting with your client base making a memorable impact for future performance