Lean Life Radio
853 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThe fitness world is full of confusing jargon and conflicting opinions, so who can you count on for simple, honest, and effective advice? Tune in to Lean Life Radio with Simon Mitchell for the answers to those burning questions.
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Weight Loss Tips And Tricks with Carter Good
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 46.3 MBFriend of the show, weight loss coach, and founder of Leaner For Life, Carter Good (@cartergood), is back on the show to give you more weight loss tips and advice to help you overcome your challenges and achieve massive success. Plus, there's a bonus for the coaches as we discuss marketing your business on social media. leanerforlife.com Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Understanding Body Neutrality with Bon Collins
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I talk with Bon Collins (IG: @bemorebon) about the concept of body neutrality. Find out more about this relatively unknown, yet vitally important way of viewing health and fitness. Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
The Science Of Strength Training with Austin Current
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBAuthor Austin Current releases his new book, The Science of Strength training this month. In it, he takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn't, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Find out more, in this episode of the podcast. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sJ1v86 Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
[Ask The Girls] Weight Loss, Training, And The Menstrual Cycle
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn the latest episode of the ‘Ask The Girls’ series, Jayne and Sophie tackle your questions about weight loss, training, and the menstrual cycle. Plus, there's a detailed conversation about body image and the influence of social media on our thoughts and feelings. It's a must-listen. Follow the girls: Jayne: @jayne_realnutrition Sophie: @sophiejenkinsonfitness Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Building Muscle In A Deficit, Transitioning Out Of A Surplus, And The Myths Of Carbs
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode of the show, I answer your burning questions. Here are the listener-submitted questions you'll find answers to in today's podcast: Can you build muscle in a deficit? How do you switch from a calorie surplus to a deficit? If you eat junk, won't the excess carbs turn to fat? How should a 36-year-old beginning start training? Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Improve Your Workouts, Pre-Workout Carbs, Stoic Thoughts, Exercises For Lower Chest, And More
March 07, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBAll of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Improve your workouts (00:00) Pre-workout carbs (14:24) The mess of the fitness industry (25:12) Listener Q&A (48:12) Essentialism (01:17:06) Benefits of suffering (01:34:45) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
The Hidden Benefits of Pointless Suffering
March 06, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Seven Ways of Looking At Pointless Suffering' by Scott Samuelson. It's a great book about the different philosophical ways of interpreting hardship. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bhdpj9 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Why Essentialism Is Essential
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown. It's a great book about the disciplined pursuit of less. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MKE2n0 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Exercise For Lower Chest, Powdered Peanut Butter, Educational Resources, And COVID Vaccinations
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of the show, I answer your questions, including: Is powdered peanut butter a game-changer? Is the decline press effective for the lower chest? Where did I learn all my nutrition and training knowledge? And will I take the COVID vaccine? Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Why The Fitness Industry Is A Mess
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBThe fitness industry is full of charlatans and snake oil salesman. It's also a place where great coaches struggle to be seen and heard. In this podcast, I talk about what's wrong with the industry and what needs to be done about it. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
You Don't Need Pre-Workout Carbs!
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBDo you need pre-workout carbs to have a good workout? Some people say it's essential. But some people are often wrong. Get the real, no BS answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
The Simplest Way To Improve Your Workouts
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat's the simplest way to improve your training? You might think it's to do with the right training program, rep range, or exercise execution strategy. In fact, it's none of those things. A quick mental trick could be all you need to break through your plateaus. Find out more in this episode of the show. Luke Tulloch: @_luketulloch Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Love Handles, Exercise Mechanics, Diet Tips, Post-Workout Nutrition, And More...
February 28, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBAll of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Losing the love handles (00:00) 5 fat loss mistakes to avoid (16:21) Preparing for dieting unknowns (34:51) Exercise mechanics with Paul Standell (49:01) Understanding the shape failure (01:59:06) Recommended post-workout recovery (02:13:02) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Understanding The Shape Of Failure
February 27, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MBWe all fail. In fact, we NEED to fail. In order to develop the right path toward our goals, we need to understand failure. Find out more about this concept in this episode of the podcast. 'How Not To Be Wrong', on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBH3nh Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Recommended Post-Workout Recovery
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat should you do after your workout? Should you eat protein immediately? Stretch? Bust out the foam roller? In this podcast, you'll discover what's important and what's not to your post-workout recovery. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Exercise Mechanics Made Simple with Paul Standell
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBHeard of exercise mechanics but not sure where to start and how to use the concepts in your training? Paul Standell (@bodybycontrol) is here to help you understand my touching the bar to your chest isn't essential for proper bench press form, and why squatting ass to grass might do more harm than good. Tune in to find out more. Bodybycontrol.com Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Understanding And Preparing For Dieting Unknowns
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a book about the unexpected. It's not a nutrition book, but there are parallels to be drawn between its lesson about life and trying to achieve your ideal body. Tune in to find out more. The Black Swan on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aAfLt7 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Avoid These 5 Things If You Have A Lot Of Weight To Lose
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MBLosing weight is tough. So let's not make it any harder than it needs to be. Here are five things you need to avoid if you're trying to lose a lot of weight. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
How To Lose Your Love Handles
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBGetting rid of stubborn fat is frustrating and difficult. Find out how to lose those love handles in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Cardio, Creatine, Weight Regain, Home Workouts, And More
February 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBAll of this week's podcast in one: Can you do too much cardio? (00:00) Creatine for beginners? (15:06) Slow-rep training (32:04) Intermittent fasting and weight regain (49:49) Exercise and avoiding weight regain (01:08:41) Slower tempos or more reps for home workouts? (01:21:37) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Home Workouts: Should You Do More Reps Or Slower Reps?
February 20, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat's the best way to train from home? More and more reps, or slower and slower tempos? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
How Much Exercise Is Needed To Avoid Weight Regain?
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBHow much exercise do you need to do to avoid weight regain? Is it the magical 10k steps, or much less? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Is Intermittent Fasting Better For Avoiding Weight Regain?
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MBIf you want to avoid weight regain, is intermittent fasting the best method of managing your nutrition? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Super-Slow Tempo Training: An N1 Experiment
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 17.8 MBCould super-slow rep training improve your home workouts and help you build and retain muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Should Beginners Take Creatine?
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 17.1 MBIs creatine for well-trained athletes and bodybuilders, or can newbies benefit from taking it? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
How Much Cardio Is Too Much For Muscle Gain?
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBIs there a bit where too much cardio limits your ability to build muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Sticking To Your Diet, Soy Protein, Food Labelling, Mindful Eating, And More
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBAll of this week's podcast in one: Consistently hit your calorie target (00:00) Soy and testosterone levels (27:00) Rice vs whey protein (36:06) Mindful and intuitive eating (51:34) Food labelling research (01:07:21) Listener Q&A (01:18:43) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Strategies For Maintaining A Calorie Deficit And When To Schedule Your Cardio: Listener QA
February 13, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this listener Q&A, you'll discover how best to stick to your calorie deficit and when to schedule your cardio so that it doesn't impact your muscle-building goals. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Food Labelling: Should You Be Earning Your Calories?
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 11.9 MBShould food labels tell you the amount of activity required to burn off what you're about to eat? Would it make you rethink your choice, or would it contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food? Find out more in this episode of the podcast. Research referenced: Daley et al. 2019. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Do Mindful And Intuitive Eating Techniques Reduce Food Intake And Improve Your Diet?
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBAre mindful eating and intuitive eating techniques a proven way to reduce how many calories you consume and improve your diet? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover what a recent study concluded. Tune in for more. Research referenced: Grider et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Rice Vs Whey Protein: Is There A New King Of Protein Powders?
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.7 MBFor the longest time, whey protein has been considered the gold standard of protein powders. But is there a new contender to the throne? Recent research suggests that rice protein could be just as effective for muscle gain. Research referenced: Moon et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Does Soy Reduce Testosterone And Give You Man Boobs?
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.87 MBDoes soy increase estrogen, reduce testosterone and have a feminising effect on men? There's a myth that says yes, but in this podcast, you'll discover the truth and the science of soy. Research referenced: Reed et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
How To Consistently Hit Your Calorie Target
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MBIf you're struggling to stick to your calorie targets, tune into this episode of the podcast for top tips that will help improve your dietary adherence and set you on the path to achieving your goals. The Hungry Brain: https://amzn.to/3pZbFzY Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Cut or Bulk, Dieting Mindset, Philosophy, Online Coaching Tips
February 07, 2021 08:23 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBHere's all of this week's podcast in one feature-length episode. Cut or Bulk? The dieting mindset Social anxiety Fitlosophy of Kierkegaard Online coaching tips Why people can't keep weight off Free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com
Why Do people Struggle To Keep Weight Off?
February 06, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.64 MBWhy do people struggle to keep weight off? It's a great question and not an easy one to answer. In this episode of the podcast, I give a brief answer to this question, which I received on a live Q&A. I hope you find the answer useful. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
The Best Way To Get Online Clients To Stick To Their Diet
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you're an online personal trainer and nutritionist, it's often hard to hold your clients accountable to their diet. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to help solve that problem and improve your coaching business. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
The Fitlosophy of Soren Kierkegaard
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat can the 19th Century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkergaard teach you about fat loss? You might think this is an odd question, but as you'll discover in today's podcast, you can draw a number of parallels between his ponderings and your fitness goals. Listen in, to find out more. The book: https://amzn.to/3tmWmDj To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-m...
Dealing With The Anxiety Of Social Situations And Not Being Able To Control Your Food
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.3 MBFamily trips, vacations, nights out, and other social situation can leave you feeling anxious and out of control with your diet. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to overcome your anxieties. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
How To Not Lose Hope When Friends Lose Weight Faster Than You
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 16.9 MBAre you and your friends trying to lose weight, and somehow you're the one who's always lacking behind? If you are, it can be frustrating and demoralising. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to overcome that negativity. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
Should You Cut Or Bulk First To Avoid Looking Skinny Fat?
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MBIf you want to avoid looking skinny fat, you might be confused about whether to cut or bulk. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I answer that exact question. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
Ketone Supplements, Vegan Nutrition, Step Targets, Weight Loss Habits, And More
January 31, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBHere's all of this week's podcast in one feature-length episode. The ketone con What a vegan nutritionist eats How many steps is enough Habits of successful dieters Mastering mindful meditation Working out when you're tired Free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com
Should You Work-Out When You're Sleep-Deprived?
January 30, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBSleep deprivation is commonplace in modern society. And so you might wonder whether to train after a night of no sleep. In this podcast, you'll discover what the latest research says. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
What The Latest Research Says About Mindful Meditation
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBMeditation is all the rage, but if you're like me, you find it difficult to get started. In this episode of the podcast, I delve into new research into different types of meditation that could prove to be your ideal approach. Tune in to learn more. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
The Habits Of Long-Term Weight Loss Maintainers
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat are the habits you need to adopt to achieve sustainable fat loss? It's the million-dollar questions everyone with weight loss aspirations wants to know. And in this episode of the podcast, you'll get the answer. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
How Many Steps Is Enough?
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MBHow many steps should you be doing every day for health and fat loss? 5k? 8k? 10k? More? Or is a specific target unnecessary? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover the answer, which is based on a brand-new study published in Feb 2021. To find out more, tune in to this episode of the show. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
What Does A Vegan Nutritionist Eat? with Nick Whiteman
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHave you ever wanted to try a vegan diet but felt clueless about where to start? How do you reach your protein target without exceeding calories? How do you navigate social situations? Stop! Let nutritionist, and fellow vegan, Nick Whiteman guide you through everything you need to know. Nick's Instagram: @nicktrition_ Nick's YouTube: youtube.com/c/nicktrition Calculate your calories for free: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com
The Ketones Con: Why Ketone Supplements Are A Waste Of Money
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBKetone supplements are all the rage, but are they worth the money? The title of the podcast gives you a strong hint, but if you want to know what the latest research says, tune in for today's episode. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery
Diet Adherence, Diet Help, Pre-Workout Supplements, Progressive Overload, And More
January 24, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBHere is a selection of this week's podcasts in one feature-length episode. Diet adherence tips. (00:00) Stop banning foods. (31:36) How not to give up. (58:42) Caffeine-free pre-workout supplements (01:13:48) Growing your social media (01:26:24) Training AMA. (01:55:57) Go here for Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com
Ask Me Anything About Training: Listener Q&A
January 23, 2021 08:23 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBYou asked. I answered. This episode covers your questions about training, everything from progressive overload to supersets, and more. Listen in, overcome your training challenges, and make ze gains! To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
Top Tips For Growing Your Social Media Following
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.6 MBI'm not a business coach. And I'm not a social media guru. I haven't even got a big social media following. But I have got some tips for growing a loyal following based on what's worked for me. If you're looking to boost your social media and grow your fitness business, this is a podcast worth listening to. To register your interest for Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator