Fitness Unfiltered
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA podcast providing you with all you need to know about fitness - minus the filters.
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A Fond Farewell to Fitness Unfiltered— And a Warm Welcome to Listen Loudly
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 7.16 MBToday, I’m bidding farewell to Fitness Unfiltered AND inviting you to join me on my new podcast, Listen Loudly. After a three year podcasting break and one major career change, I’m ringing in 2024 by getting back to it with all new inspiring weekly content. So, what’s to come on Listen Loudly? You can expect more of the same great content as before, with an even greater focus on learning from others. Through conversation with my dream guests (and some of my best friends!), you’ll hear ex...
#37 Steering Your Own Ship; Uncomplicated Life Lessons from Game-Changer, Dora Atim
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhat are you limiting yourself from achieving just because you don’t think you are qualified? For anyone who thinks they don’t have the experience or they don’t have the talent, this episode is for you. Joining me on the show today is a woman who is setting a great example and inspiring young women in sport, the amazing Dora Atim! Dora is a Nike running coach, the founder of Ultra Black Running and a youth mentor with Badu Sports, a youth mentor group that provides opportunities for pe...
#36 A Life-Long Passion of Coaching & Living Well with Secondary Breast Cancer, with Wellness Coach Mary Huckle
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoining me on the show today is my incredible friend Mary Huckle – a Wellness Coach, living with secondary breast cancer. Mary has been in the fitness industry for 16 years with many strings to her bow. Becoming a Personal Trainer was inevitable given her life long passion for movement. Being diagnosed with any type of cancer is devastating news. Whilst it is common, I realised after talking to Mary, that I still know very little about it. Mary is working hard to raise awareness around it....
#35 Reconnecting with our bodies - lesson from training in healing through movement with Allison Tenney
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThe way we move is everything. Joining me on the show today is a friend of mine who shares many of the same views I do within the fitness industry, Allison Tenney! Allison is a Strengths and Conditioning Coach based in the US and has prided herself on the effort she’s made to integrate personal development strategies into her classes. She has led a diverse client base of mothers, college athletes, and fitness professionals towards achieving their goals and building a mindset that is rooted...
#34 Don’t try and reinvent the wheel - lessons in group exercise with Tana von Zitzewitz
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIt’s no secret that I’m a big believer in fitness fundamentals. Joining me on the show today to chat about all things in regards to group fitness, coaching basics, and what she’s learned through strength and conditioning education, Tana von Zitzewitz! Tana has been working in the fitness industry for thirteen years now, having worked as a Master Trainer at Barry’s UK, a Training Instructor at Nike, and a Founder of her own venture, Force Velocity Group. She’s been through quite the journey...
#33 Getting out of pain; imposter syndrome; and playing the long game with GB Junior Head Powerlifting Coach, Jason Coultman
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBImposter syndrome is an interesting beast. Though it may be an irrational, fear-based concept - imposter syndrome is still incredibly prevalent within our society right now and is something that holds so many talented, budding creators back from achieving their full potential. Joining me on the show today is GB Junior Head Paralifting Coach, Jason Coultman, to discuss his experience with the phenomenon and share the lessons that he’s learned within the fitness industry as a result of it. ...
#32 The triad of health, performance and body composition; and intermittent fasting with Performance Nutritionist Sinead Roberts.
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBWhen it comes to our health, following good advice is crucial - but with an overwhelming volume of information around weight loss, exercise and dieting, it’s easy to see where people make mistakes. Joining me today is established Sports Performance Nutritionist and returning guest to the show, Sinead Roberts! Coming back for a second time, Sinead shares her expertise on a few different topics including; body composition, physical and athletic performance, and intermittent fasting. We div...
#31 The transformational practice of yoga with Jonelle Lewis
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBCommitting to our physical fitness is a process that can be daunting for so many out there. A huge component to this is how we perceive and digest health and wellness culture in the mainstream and also adds to why we experience feelings of disconnection, lack of belonging, or discomfort within these arenas. Joining me on the show today is someone who has devoted their career within the industry to challenging traditions and making exercise accessible and equitable for all, Jonelle Lewis! F...
#30 Pelvic floor health for competitive athletes with Strength coach and Pelvic Floor Specialise Rachel Smith
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThere’s an unspoken problem within the lifting community - pelvic floor health. Many lifters, specifically powerlifters, are unaware that their pelvic floor health is dysfunctional and impacting their training. My friend, Rachel Smith, is a pelvic floor specialist, powerlifter, coach, and gym owner. Rachel joins us on today’s episode to educate us on the importance of pelvic floor health. In this episode, Rachel recounts the signs she saw in her training that indicated her pelvic floor m...
#29 Raising the game with Neha Patel
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBThe fitness industry and media as a whole perpetuate this idea of what a ‘healthy’ body looks like. I know women who had abs but didn’t have a menstrual cycle and were miserable despite their posts on how great life was! It is my one hope that people come to appreciate what healthy feels like, rather than how it looks - which is different for everybody at different stages of their lives. Joining me on the podcast today is an incredibly dear friend of mine, Neha Patel, with a clear vision ...
#28 LiLife Lessons from an Olympian with Michelle Griffith Robinson
September 01, 2020 04:09 - 53 minutes - 121 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Michelle Griffith Robinson, an Olympian, life coach, mentor, and personal trainer for 21 years. We chat about her Olympic career, what it was like to be a triple jumper, and what she’s learned as a professional athlete and how she’s applied those lessons to her life today. We also discuss what it takes to become successful, as an athlete or anything else, and what happens behind the scenes to achieve that success. Michelle shares about the sacrifices she m...
#28 Life Lessons from an Olympian with Michelle Griffith Robinson OLY
September 01, 2020 04:09 - 53 minutes - 121 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Michelle Griffith Robinson, an Olympian, life coach, mentor, and personal trainer for 21 years. We chat about her Olympic career, what it was like to be a triple jumper, and what she’s learned as a professional athlete and how she’s applied those lessons to her life today. We also discuss what it takes to become successful, as an athlete or anything else, and what happens behind the scenes to achieve that success. Michelle shares about the sacrifices she m...
#27 Transitioning through pain; the future for fitness; and trusting your truth with Kaya Cansfield
July 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Psycle Master Instructor, Nike Ambassador, DJ & Life Coach, Kaya Cansfield! We chat about the direction we feel the fitness industry is heading, the after effects of the racial movements permeating the globe, and how spinning helped Kaya during her recovery period with anorexia. She is an incredible figure within the health and fitness field and her tenacity and spirit to live life to the fullest is truly admirable. We also dive into the health and wellness...
#26 Getting Uncomfortable, Storytelling and Building a Community with Cory Wharton-Malcolm
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Co-Founder and Owner of ‘Track Mafia’ and one of my favourite people Cory Wharton-Malcolm! Cory is a living example of ‘do the thing’ and his story of building what is yours, without the need for approval from others, is incredibly inspiring to me. We discuss Cory’s journey to co-creating ‘Track Mafia’, and how he has developed such a strong community; and his personal philosophy on being surrounded by the right peer group. Cory also shared his background o...
#25 Conversations around racism then, now, and what that means for the fitness industry with Emma Kirk Odunubi
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBToday’s conversation is going to be a little different. The murder of George Floyd has sparked global outrage and it has been an eye-opening few weeks for a lot of us. For too long, racial injustices have been accepted and ingrained as just another part of our culture, but that has to change now. In this episode, I’m joined by Footwear Specialist and Sports Scientist, Emma Kirk Odunubi who shares her thoughts on the current situation flooding the globe, as well as personal experiences she’...
#25 Conversations around racism then, now, and what that means for the fitness industry with Emma Kirk O Dunubi
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBToday’s conversation is going to be a little different. The murder of George Floyd has sparked global outrage and it has been an eye-opening few weeks for a lot of us. For too long, racial injustices have been accepted and ingrained as just another part of our culture, but that has to change now. In this episode, I’m joined by Footwear Specialist and Sports Scientist, Emma Kirk O Dunubi who shares her thoughts on the current situation flooding the globe, as well as personal experiences she...
#24 Developing good food habits instead of calorie restriction with Debs & Holly of Nuco Nutrition.
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBToday I’m joined by Nuco Nutrition Coaches and Crossfit Trainers, Debs Manlove and Holly Hammill! In this episode, we discuss what Nutrition Coaching is all about, what clients can expect from a session and how Debs and Hols view the process of habit building in their practice. Thought patterns surrounding our food intake are often ones we need to unlearn later in life and it’s important we use the correct language when talking about our diets and bodies. Because of their collective backgr...
#24 - Developing good food habits instead of calorie restriction with Debs & Holly of Nuco Nutrition.
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBToday I’m joined by Nuco Nutrition Coaches and Crossfit Trainers, Debs Manlove and Holly Hammill! In this episode, we discuss what Nutrition Coaching is all about, what clients can expect from a session and how Debs and Hols view the process of habit building in their practice. Thought patterns surrounding our food intake are often ones we need to unlearn later in life and it’s important we use the correct language when talking about our diets and bodies. Because of their collective backgr...
#23 Sport as therapy for ADHD & dyslexia; creating boundaries; and FST, with Niki Bird - Show Notes
May 12, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn today’s episode of Fitness UnFiltered I speak with my good friend, Niki Bird! Niki is a professional Athlete playing for England Touch Rugby, as well as a Personal Trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist. Niki and I take a deep dive into FST and how she has integrated it into her training sessions. We also talk about our experience first starting out as PT’s, how sport and fitness can be used as a coping mechanism, and how setting boundaries and prioritising our time has benefited our wor...
#22 A journey back to health with Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist Keris Marsden
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOur bodies have a deep rooted connection with our minds. For a lot of us, this concept isn’t an easy one to grasp and it can be difficult to assume that our mental stressors play a factor in chronic pain or physical ailments. Today, I sat down with my good friend and Naturopatic Nutritional Therapist, Keris Marsden. For those of you who have been lucky enough to listen to Keris in person or follow some of her work, this recording is a little different. Instead of educating us around our ...
#21 How coaches can programme for strength, with no equipment, with Luke Worthington
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this episode, I speak with my good friend and colleague Luke Worthington. He’s a cutting-edge trainer who has worked in the health & fitness industry for 20 years. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the pressures that people face during the COVID-19 lockdown and why coaches feel that they’re not delivering enough to their clients. We also discuss how to approach new online programming in a way that clients benefit from, as well as growing their understanding of their own body and h...
#20 The impact of training, nutrition and lifestyle on your menstrual cycle with Dr Anita Mitra
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn this episode, I speak with Dr. Anita Mitra, a medical doctor and scientist who is working toward normalizing conversations around menstrual cycles. Throughout our conversations, we don’t go too deep into the science around periods, but we do talk in-depth about what good nutrition looks like, how training can affect your cycle, and why sleep is a non-negotiable to have a healthy body and healthy period. Take a listen to learn more about the impact of training, nutrition, and gener...
#19: On being a hybrid lifter and what it has taken to earn respect in the fitness industry with Chloe Whylie
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode, I speak with the phenomenal Chloe Whylie: personal trainer, weightlifting coach, and hybrid lifter. Throughout our conversation, we discuss what her unique training schedule looks like for her, how she balances weightlifting and powerlifting, how she’s progressed through her career so far, and what she had to do to earn proper respect in the fitness industry. Take a listen to learn more about Chloe’s journey, the behind-the-scenes of weightlifting, and how she maintains he...
#18 How new research is defining how we treat the pelvic floor during exercise with Helen Keeble
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBIn today’s episode, I am joined by the amazing pelvic health physiotherapist, Helen Keeble. She’s been practicing physio for 13 years now, and she’s training mostly women who are either professional athletes or just everyday normal athletes who want to exercise and want to make sure that pelvic health isn’t a barrier for them. We discuss how Helen has adapted and how she treats her patients based around a really interesting research on what happens to the pelvic floor during exercise. We al...
How new research is defining how we treat the pelvic floor during exercise with Helen Keeble
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBIn today’s episode, I am joined by the amazing pelvic health physiotherapist, Helen Keeble. She’s been practicing physio for 13 years now, and she’s training mostly women who are either professional athletes or just everyday normal athletes who want to exercise and want to make sure that pelvic health isn’t a barrier for them. We discuss how Helen has adapted and how she treats her patients based around a really interesting research on what happens to the pelvic floor during exercise. We al...
#17 The Difference In Skill Sets Between Group Exercise And PT, And Continued Self-Development With Kim Ngo
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MBWe talk about Kim’s transition from being an accountant to becoming one of London’s mega trainers, and also her most defining moments, how she continues her training and development now, and lots of other good stuff in between. On this episode, I speak with the incredible Kim Ngo, a Nike trainer with over 4 years of fitness coaching experience. She’s set up an amazing movement called Food & Lycra about seven years ago with herself and two business partners. Through, this she’s created a hu...
The Difference In Skill Sets Between Group Exercise And PT, And Continued Self-Development With Kim Ngo
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MBWe talk about Kim’s transition from being an accountant to becoming one of London’s mega trainers, and also her most defining moments, how she continues her training and development now, and lots of other good stuff in between. On this episode, I speak with the incredible Kim Ngo, a Nike trainer with over 4 years of fitness coaching experience. She’s set up an amazing movement called Food & Lycra about seven years ago with herself and two business partners. Through, this she’s created a hu...
#16 Upgrading Self-Talk, Awareness & Emotional Intelligence with Emma Hackett
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOn this episode, I speak with the amazing Emma Hackett, a mental performance consultant. In other words, she is a high-performance coach that works with elite athletes and individuals. Throughout our conversation, we discuss details around self-talk, becoming self-aware, reframing, and emotional intelligence. Emma shares so many nuggets of information about how you can apply all these mindset tools and strategies immediately to your life. Take a listen to learn how you can start training...
#15 Going into Labour & Exercising the Pelvic Floor with Helen Keeble
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIt’s been a hot minute since the last episode! This episode was recorded a year ago with my pelvic floor physio, Helen Keeble, as we prepared for the birth of my second born, Max. We discuss why everyone should get their pelvic floor checked (not just mums); preparing for labour; the pressure that due dates put on parents; how soon you should exercise after giving birth; and a host of other gems that made me feel so much more informed going into labor. Take a listen to learn more about...
Going into Labor & Exercising the Pelvic Floor with Helen Keeble
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIt’s been a hot minute since the last episode! This episode was recorded a year ago with my pelvic floor physio, Helen Keeble, as we prepared for the birth of my second born, Max. We discuss why everyone should get their pelvic floor checked (not just mums); preparing for labor; the pressure that due dates put on parents; how soon you should exercise after giving birth; and a host of other gems that made me feel so much more informed going into labor. Take a listen to learn more about ...
#14: On fitness and business growth with Carli Wheatley, founder of Protein Haus and branding badass!
October 02, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHold on tight for this episode, Carli moves quick and if you’re slow you’ll miss her! Carli went from being a busy PT to founding the fast-growing Protein Haus. Unapologetic, willing to take risks, and willing to start before she is ready, this is a must-listen for any fitness entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#13: Leaky Gut, Exercise and Immunity with Dr Jenna Macciochi
September 25, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode we discuss: leaky gut and how it is a normal part of digestion in healthy people; and the impact of movement, stress, sleep and diet on the immune system - with some findings that may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#12: Life as a coach and athlete without judgement with Nesrine Dally
September 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn today’s episode I speak with the amazing coach and Muay Thai athlete, Nesrine Dally. We discuss her reservations around deciding to wear the hijab and the affect she felt it may have had on her career as a coach and athlete. We also discuss how the fitness industry has changed over the years, and what we would recommend for new trainers to the industry; how Nesrine balances, coaching, training and family life; mindset when motivation is low; and favourite recovery protocols. Hosted on A...
#11: Macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration and the supplements backed by scientific evidence with Biologist Sinead Roberts of Feed Fuel Perform.
August 21, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBToday I speak with Biologist Sinead Roberts about her company Feed Fuel Perform. Sinead has specialised in cell biology and human genetics and brings that to her nutrition business when working with athletes and clients. We go deep on the basics of nutrition covering macronutrients, micronutrients and hydration. Sinead also discusses the supplements that have been tested and proven to work including something you will find in your kitchen cupboard and those that have no evidence to say that t...
#10 From 47kg to seven times European Regionals Athlete with Laura Faulkner
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBToday I speak with the lovely Laura Faulkner about her journey to become a seven-times CrossFit European Regionals Athlete. Starting her journey weighing just 47kg and taking years to gain the weight that allows her to hold her own on the competition floor has been as much a mental journey as it has been a physical one. Managing OCD and channelling how her brain works into focused training rather than getting caught up in her head is a lesson for us all in managing how we deal with our stuff....
#9 Ask Joslyn
July 31, 2018 16:23 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode I answer three listener questions: 1) Why does access to quality training and coaches cost so much?; 2) How do you balance being a mama and training; and 3) What are your favourite recovery protocols? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#8 Pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes “common, but not normal” with physiotherapist and CrossFit coach TJ Garcia
July 24, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, I speak with physiotherapist and Crossfit Level 1 coach and athlete TJ Garcia about pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women and its effects, specifically on athletes. TJ spends her time delivering workshops with her partner, to coaches around Spain on how to train athletes with a weak or hypertonic pelvic floor. TJ says that many people think having a weak pelvic floor is normal, she disagrees and says it is just common. Here in the UK there is very little information on th...
#7: 3 things you need to know about your mind with transformational therapist and coach Sukh Kalsi
July 17, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn today’s episode I speak with transformational therapist and coach Sukh Kalsi. Sukh covers 3 things we need to know about our mind: Your mind responds to the pictures it sees and the words it hears; your mind does precisely what it thinks you want it to do; and your mind gravitates towards what it is familiar with. We also talk about anxiety and some of the work you can do either by yourself or with a coach to try and reduce or get better control of anxiety. Finally we look at practices t...
#6: Self-exploration to be a better coach with strongwoman, yogini and manual therapist Lisa Price
July 10, 2018 04:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode I speak with my dear friend Lisa Price. She is a strength-competitor, yogini, and manual therapist. We've both been in the industry for 15 years and really view training in the same way. We discuss training, how we got into fitness, and about learning and the way it has to be your own journey and your own process and that is sort of how you improve on teaching others. We also touch on the important topic of changes in your body and how that affects your body image. Lisa also d...
#5: From “tiny” dancer to figure athlete, a lesson in mindset from Alex Hipwell
July 03, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week I speak with the unstoppable Alex Hipwell. Alex is a mum, Nike Master Trainer, Personal Trainer and IFBB figure athlete. We talk about the mindset required to compete as a figure athlete which translates into any goal you have whether in sport, business or life. Alex says that if you commit to a goal, you have to own it in every sense of the word, particularly when you are feeling you are at your lowest - that is when the greatest strength is gained. We also discuss some of her trai...
#4: “Fail quick and cheap” lessons in the business of fitness from entrepreneur, business coach and Nike Master Trainer Maria Oloffson
June 26, 2018 04:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBThis episode features special guest Maria Oloffson. Maria first worked as a researcher in the biochemistry industry. She then went on to work with Nike and has been there for almost 14 years. She works with the training instructors to create new and different fitness concepts. In her full time daily job, she tries to help entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses and those looking to grow their businesses. In this episode, there may be some adult language which is not for little ears. H...
#3: From eating disorder to fit and strong with Clare Maxwell
June 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis episode, I chat to Clare Maxwell about her journey with anorexia which she suffered from for some time. We talked about how it started to when she realised she needed help, her recovery to being the fit and healthy woman she is today. She mentions some resources and Instagram pages to follow such as @recoverywarriors, which provides positive affirmations no matter where you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#2: Hormones, nutrition and stress-free living with Keris Marsden of Fitter Food
June 12, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBKeris Marsden is one of the co-founders of Fitter Food derived from her passion about good food, optimal health, being fit and active and leading long and happy lives. Fitter Food know that eating an awesome diet of good quality, great tasting and easily accessible produce is essential in living a long, healthy, energised and positive life. In this episode, she breaks down a blood test I had and provides context on what it actually means in terms of my health and nutrition. Hosted on Acast....
#1: Fitness Unfiltered - Welcome to my podcast, let’s have a conversation about fitness
June 05, 2018 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBThe first episode of Fitness Unfiltered previews my journey as a personal trainer, Nike Global Master Trainer and sports therapist and the pathway to why I wanted to create a podcast that showcases what you need to know about fitness without the filters of social media. Fitness Unfiltered will be out weekly onTuesday with everything you need to know about fitness, unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.