Zoned In With Zac
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 1 year ago -Welcome to Zoned In With Zac, your weekly podcast that talks about all things health, fitness, and mindset. Zac Zaloumis will be your weekly host, taking you along for a ride where he’ll share a bit about his career change and personal fitness journey. Join Zac for something different each week, with a few guests thrown in along the way. To follow Zac outside of the pod, you can find him on Instagram @zaczaloumis_fitness
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Ep #48 Gym Ownership and Overcoming Self Doubt in Business with Operations Manager and Business Owner Kerryn Roadley
April 21, 2023 04:42 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode Zac talks with Kerryn Roadley who is the owner of MAC-IRON resistance bands and also the operations manager of woodford sports science consulting. Hear from Kerryn and Zac as they talk about self doubt in business, what's involved in running a successful business and the whole back end of business in the fitness industry! There's a lot of great knowledge to be taken from the shit especially the importance of systems in business. Find Kerryn - @kerrynmelissaa MAC IRON - @...
Ep #47 Fitness Industry Misconceptions and Trauma Healing with Bailey Haslam
April 13, 2023 04:24 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode Zac talks with Bailey Haslam about some of the biggest misconceptions we are faced with in the industry. Covering topics from fat loss to tracking calories and everything in between. Zac and Bailey also cover Bailey's trauma healing experience in which we thank Bailey's raw honesty explaining what is involved and how she has overcome it. Find Bailey- Instagram @baileyhaslam_ website - www.baileyhaslampt.com Find Zac - @zaczaloumis_fitness Enquires zaczaloumisfitness@gma...
Ep #46 Athlete Development and the Importance of Investing in Yourself with Chris Dikranis
April 06, 2023 05:09 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBChris Dikranis is the Head of Performance Management at Woodford Sports Science Consulting, the Australian leader in strength and conditioning. In this episode Zac and Chris talk about athlete development, in season and off season training and the importance of investing in yourself which references to Chris completing an internship in America at the University of Iowa. Chris was in charge of leading over 300 students with the college's NFL program - an incredible story! Find Chris @coac...
Ep #45 The Importance of Building Muscle with WBFF Bikini Diva Jess Ryan
March 30, 2023 04:33 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode Zac chats with WBFF Bikini Diva Jess Ryan about the importance of gaining muscle, the misconceptions around it, jess's time competing and a whole lot of other fitness topics! Find Jess @jessryanfitness Find Zac @zaczaloumis_fitness Enquiries [email protected]
Ep #44 Why Fat Loss Doesn't Equal Happiness
March 22, 2023 01:41 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode Zac goes into detail on why fat loss doesn't equal happiness and the shit in the industry on fad diets that can be detrimental to your mental and overall health. Find Zac- @zaczaloumis_fitness Enquires - [email protected]
Ep #43 I'm Back
March 16, 2023 04:16 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBYes you read that correctly Zoned In With Zac is back!!!! In this episode Zac talks about losing the victim mentality and what's been happening in the last 8 months!! Find Zac- @zaczaloumis_fitness enquiries [email protected]
Ep #42 Powerlifting Legend Jeremy Borzillo AKA Brick
August 31, 2022 04:35 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode Zac talks with powerlifting legend Jeremy Borzillo. Zac and Jeremy have a light hearted chat about the importance of upskilling, powerlifting comps, what goes into powerlifting and ways to improve your squat and deadlift. Brick is currently preparing for his competition being trained by the boys at Melbourne strength culture. They also talk a lot about their time as coaches and what they've learnt. Find Jeremy (brick) - @jholemolleti Find Zac- @zaczaloumis_fitness enqu...
Ep #41 You Already Have a Summer Body
August 25, 2022 00:33 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBIn this weeks episode Zac talks about the importance of not falling for good marketing around getting summer ready because you already are! We all have a summer body and it shouldn't take until the warmer months for us to go exercise or extreme diet to be "summer ready" be comfortable in your skin all year round! Find Zac- @zaczaloumis_fitness Enquiries - [email protected]
Ep #40 Improve Your Running with World Wide Running Coach Ben Parker
August 18, 2022 02:43 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode Zac chats with world wide running coach and 5 x iron man competitor Ben Parker. Zac and Ben talk about ways to improve your running, how to run faster, bringing enjoyment to running and ways to get started as well as other extremely important topics when it comes to running. Ben is known for his app Runna coaching people all over the world improve their running. Find Ben Parker- @benparkerfitness @runna_coach using the code ZAC will give everyon...
Ep #39 Concussions with Dr Alan Pearce
August 10, 2022 23:27 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode Zac talks with PhD qualified Dr Alan Pearce on the important topic of concussion. Zac and Alan break down so many topics including elite level contact sport, ex-AFL and current AFL players who have had a history of concussions, recovery process and how clubs test for concussions! Find Dr Alan Pearce - @alanpearcephd, @neurosports_labs, www.neuropearce.com Donate and contribute - www.brainbank.org.au/support-us Find Zac- @zaczaloumisfitness enquiries-zaczaloumisfitness@gmail...
Ep #38 Common Gym Mistakes That You Should Avoid
July 28, 2022 08:08 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode Zac talks about the most common gym mistakes that he's seen since being in the industry but also from personal experience. If you're someone who is struggling to progress and not sure why this episode is for you! From warm ups to lifting to heavy and ways to avoid these traps! Find Zac @zaczaloumis_fitness Enquiries- [email protected]
Ep #37 Cardio vs Weights and Group Training vs Personal Training
July 20, 2022 05:21 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of Zoned in with Zac - Zac talks about the importance of understanding that cardio doesn't equal fat loss and why resistance based/strength based training is so important. He also breaks down group training vs personal training and why training and nutrition needs to be personalised for the best long term results. Find Zac -@zaczaloumis_fitness Enquiries - [email protected]
Ep #36 Stop Trying to Lose Fat All Year Round
July 14, 2022 01:21 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode Zac talks about the importance of spending time in a surplus and gaining muscle mass. If you're someone who is constantly trying to lose fat than this is for you, Zac breaks down the long term physical and mental problems with long term calorie deficits. find zac - zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
Ep #35 Christian Woodford-Director of Woodford Sports Science Consulting
July 06, 2022 06:14 - 49 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this weeks episode Zac chats with the director of Woodford Sport Science Consulting - Christian Woodford. In a spirited chat Zac and Christian cover a lot, from fitness industry misconceptions, putting up with social media trolls and the proper programming Christian uses with his athletes in preparation for their season. Zac and Christian also dive into Christian's life and his rise to the top, taking the focus of training and giving an insight on what it took to put athlete development ...
Ep #34 Let's Talk About Sex with Sexologist Naomi Hutchings
June 29, 2022 07:47 - 38 minutes - 39.1 MBThis weeks episode is by far up there with one of my favourites! Naomi Hutchings is a clinical sexologist and you may know her better by her Instagram @theaustraliansexologist. Naomi works with people of all ages and genders to provide sex therapy. You may have heard her on countless podcasts or as a regular on Triple J Hack. Naomi and I chat about differing sex drives between sexual partners and navigating rejection in the bedroom, keeping the spark and staying sexually active in long term ...
Ep #33 Creating a F@ck Yes Life with Amee Triscari
June 21, 2022 00:23 - 40 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode Zac chats with business coach Amee Triscari about the importance of building a life you love and tips for starting your own business. Amee's career as a business coach has helped people build a work life balance that they love and break the habit of working in an environment they hate. Amee runs workshops helping people realise the importance of enjoyment and fulfilment in life. Zac and Amee also talk about some of the important steps to take when creating and starting up yo...
Ep #32 Reverse Dieting, Body Building Comp Prep and Coaching with 4x ICN Bikini Champion Bec Cameron.
June 14, 2022 21:30 - 35 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Zac talk with 4x ICN bikini champion Bec Cameron. Zac and Bec talk about Bec's career as a body building competitor that spans over 9 years which lead her to becoming a coach in the sport. They talk about the importance of reverse dieting, not just for competitors but also gen pop and anyone coming out of a dieting phase, as well as life as a coach for competitors. Zac and Bec also cover a few issues the general population face when it comes to fat loss as well as a range...
Ep #31 Surviving Breast Cancer, Hashimotos Disease and Rapid Weight Loss with Stormy Coelho
June 08, 2022 00:04 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode of Zoned In With Zac, Zac talks with good friend Stormy Coelho about her breast cancer story as well as other diseases that she has survived. This is a powerful episode as it shows how important it is to look on the brighter side of life when dealing with life threatening illness. Stormy talks about the different types of breast cancer, the importance of staying on top of your health and getting things checked right away. Zac and Stormy also discuss Stormy's 30kg weight los...
Ep #30 The Issues with Adhering to a Restrictive Diet.
May 31, 2022 22:21 - 10 minutes - 12.9 MBThis episode of Zoned In With Zac is a solo one, no guest, just your host Zac. In this episode, Zac talks about the negative impact being too restrictive with dieting and the purpose of tracking and it fits in with your lifestyle. If you are interested in hearing more about the 8 Week Kickstart Challenge, find Zac on Instagram @zaczaloumis_fitness or find the sign up link in his bio.
Ep #29 Improve your Sleep with Sleep Coach Carla from Ora Sleep Coaching.
May 24, 2022 01:32 - 42 minutes - 42 MBThis episode of Zoned In With Zac features sleep coach Carla from Ora Sleep Coaching. Zac and Carla talk about the ways to improve your sleeping habits to feel happy, healthy and well rested. Carla goes into detail about the amount of sleep we need as individuals and how to improve your environment for a better nights sleep. Carla also talks about the affects of alcohol and caffeine on our sleep and a whole lot of other tips and tricks to improve your sleep. Find Carla @orasleepcoaching Fi...
Ep#28 Life As A Coach, Commercial Gym vs Mobile PT With Exercise Scientist George Contoyannis.
May 17, 2022 19:54 - 47 minutes - 46.9 MBThis episode of Zoned In With Zac features guest George Contoyannis, a personal trainer and a strength and conditioning exercise scientist. George works as a mobile personal trainer and in a commercial gym. In this episode, the boys chat about the differences they face working in commercial gyms vs mobile training, the changes to the industry as a result of COVID-19 and have a few laughs along the way. Join the boys from a light hearted discussion about life as a PT. Find Zac @zaczaloumis_fit...
Ep#27 CrossFit, Gym Ownership and The Importance Of Taking Risks With Jesse Pearce.
May 11, 2022 20:25 - 37 minutes - 37.3 MBJesse Pearce is the latest guest on this weeks episode of Zoned In With Zac. Jesse and Zac have been mates for over 5 years and believe it or not, Jesse was Zac's first ever trainer. Jesse just opened his own training studio in the South East suburbs of Melbourne. A studio like no other, EMOM Factory. EMOM - every minute on the minute. A place where you can train, recover and replenish. Jesse chats with Zac about his love for cross fitness and what cross fit is actually all about, gym owners...
Ep #26 Healthy Habits, Long Term Weight Management and Accepting Your Body With Leah Fragomeni
May 04, 2022 05:46 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBThis weeks episode is a bit of a different one, today I sit down with someone who has been on the other side of fence, someone that isn't a fitness industry professional or a professional athlete......Yet!!. You'll hear all about Leah's journey and how she highlights the success of a long term approach to weight loss that I always talk about. Leah or lighter.side.of.leah as you'll find her on Instagram, has been documenting her journey, posting great recipe ideas that are calorie conscious ...
Ep#25 Why I Started Podcasting and What I've Learnt From It.
April 26, 2022 21:45 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode Zac takes us through why he started podcasting and the valuable lessons he has taken away from it so far. It's a bit of an insight into what it requires to source guests and the experiences shared having raw conversations about people's journeys. @zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
Ep#24 Goal Setting and Self Development with MiGoals Founder, Adam Jelic.
April 19, 2022 21:33 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBAdam Jelic is the founder and managing director of Australia's Most Empowering Stationary, MiGoals and he is this weeks guest on Zoned In With Zac. MiGoals has a following of over 60,000 people and has collaborated with RUOKAY and Keep It Cleaner, in this episode Zac sits down with Adam Jelic to chat about how MiGoals came about and where it all started. The guys talk about self development and as you'd expect, goal setting to GET SHIT DONE. Find all your MiGOALS goodies @migoals www.migoa...
Ep#23 What It Takes To Compete With 2x ICN Sports Model Overall Champion Sharna-Lee Pignataro.
April 12, 2022 19:35 - 43 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode Zac talks with 2x ICN sports model overall champion Sharna-Lee Pignataro. Zac and Sharna-Lee talk about nutrition, training and the amount of discipline it takes to not only compete on stage but also win. Sharna-Lee tells her incredible story about overcoming an eating disorder and being so fixated on the scales that she needed counselling. Find out how she was able to turn all this around and become a 2 time sports model overall champion. Find Sharna-Lee @sharnaleeeee...
Ep#22 The Fundamentals Of Building Lean Muscle Mass With Patrick Avice.
April 05, 2022 20:17 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MBThis weeks episode of Zoned In With Zac features Exercise Physiologist Patrick Avice. Patrick works with elite athletes at The Sixth Principle Gym and today he and Zac talk all things hypertrophy (muscle gain). Not only do the boys cover the fundamentals of muscle gain from nutrition, sets, reps and which muscle groups to train, they also chat about some of the misconceptions around 'bulking' and physiology behind gaining muscle rather than losing fat. Find Patrick @avice.exphys Find Zac @...
Ep#21 Brand Building and Marketing For Fitness Industry Professionals With Kyle Traynor.
March 29, 2022 18:42 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBKyle Traynor is this weeks guest on Zoned In With Zac. Kyle Traynor is a name, face and voice you may have seen on Tiktok, Instagram or on his podcast, Pivotal Conversations. Kyle knows business and he knows how to teach small business owners and sole traders all they need to know about branding, marketing, sales and cashflow. Today he sits down with Zac to talk growth, creating your own brand and how to gain the trust of your customers. If you’re a small business owner in the fitness indust...
Ep#21 Brand Building and Marketing With Kyle Traynor.
March 29, 2022 18:42 - 36 minutes - 36.5 MBKyle Traynor is this weeks guest on Zoned In With Zac. Kyle Traynor is a name, face and voice you may have seen on Tiktok, Instagram or on his podcast, Pivotal Conversations. Kyle knows business and he knows how to teach small business owners and sole traders all they need to know about branding, marketing, sales and cashflow. Today he sits down with Zac to talk growth, creating your own brand and how to gain the trust of your customers. If you're a small business owner in the fitness industr...
Ep#20 The Psychology of Performance with David Barracosa
March 22, 2022 19:26 - 49 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode Zac talks with David Barracosa, a Performance and Sports Psychologist. David is the General Manager of Condor Performance, a company that works with a variety of individuals , such as professional athletes, coaches, medical professionals and your average bloke. A lot of Dave's work involves supporting these individuals prepare for events, manage the mental side of things that comes with the different demands of their jobs and overseeing the support that many of his team membe...
Ep #19 Breaking Through a Fat Loss Plateau
March 15, 2022 20:54 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode Zac explains how you can break through a fat loss plateau. If your fat loss has slowed since starting your deficit phase then this episode for you. Zac goes into detail on how you can properly break through the slowed rate of fat loss and continue on your fat loss journey. For all enquiries [email protected] Find Zac @zaczaloumis_fitness
Ep #18 The Fundamentals of Fat Loss, Nutrition and Daily Non-Negotiables with Danny Kennedy
March 08, 2022 19:53 - 41 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Zoned In With Zac, Zac sits down and talks with worldwide online trainer and podcaster Danny Kennedy. Danny Kennedy is a name most people in the fitness industry will know, he is the Head Trainer of the ever so popular Keep It Cleaner Health and Wellness App and is helping people worldwide achieve their health and fitness goals. In this episode Zac and Danny break down all things fat loss and the correct steps to help you achieve long term sustainable results. if you've e...
Ep #17 Josh Keily- Strength And Conditioning Coach
March 02, 2022 22:51 - 41 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's almost every boys dream to be a professional athlete, kicking a ball around for work and getting paid to do what you love. But what happens when that dream isn't your reality but you want to still work in a professional sporting environment? Well, you become a strength and conditioning coach like Josh Keily. Josh is the Operations Manager and Senior Coach at The Sixth Principle Gym, he worked as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in the 2021 AFL premiership winning year at th...
Powerlifting - A Focus on Females with Alex McNiell.
February 23, 2022 21:35 - 39 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode Zac talks with Alex McNeill, a professional athlete in the sport of powerlifting. Alex is also the head coach and founder of Girls Who Lift, where she helps females overcome their fear of lifting heavy. Alex coaches women to compete in the sport of powerlifting and in todays episode, we speak about competition prep, the intricacies of training women and the impact of the menstrual cycle and hormones. Find Alex McNeill @alex_girlswholift and @girlswholift_hq Find Zac @zaczalo...
Entrepreneurship, World Records and Creating Your Own Role Models With Ethan Fleming.
February 17, 2022 00:24 - 33 minutes - 34.5 MBThis weeks episode of Zoned in with Zac features another guest, Ethan Fleming. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to start a mobile personal training business from the ground up, then this episode is for you. From starting out as a tradie to becoming the founder and managing director of Get Going, Australia's biggest mobile personal training companies, Ethan chats to Zac about the highs and lows of being your own boss, breaking world records and creating your own role model. To kee...
Small Lifestyle Changes, The Importance Of Routines And Getting Back Into Training After Holidays With Abbey Trist.
February 09, 2022 01:56 - 43 minutes - 43 MBOn this weeks episode Zac is joined by health and fitness coach Abbey Trist. Abbey is a qualified personal trainer and also a mindset coach. Abbey is the director of Get Going Camberwell, one of Australia's biggest mobile personal training companies. Today Abbey and Zac talk about how Abbey became a franchisee of Get Going, the importance of routines and never saying no to ice cream! Find Abbey Trist @thefreshblog Find Zac Zaloumis @zaczaloumis_fitness
Eating Disorder Recovery and Self Compassion with Alex.
February 01, 2022 19:13 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBContent Disclaimer/Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders In this episode Zac sits down with student Dietitian and the recovery ambassador for Eating Disorders Victoria, Alex. Alex works with the Butterfly Foundation too and today he chats with Zac, raising awareness through his own lived experience with an eating disorder, the recovery and the importance of self compassion and having a positive mindset about your own body image. If this episode raised any issues or if you would like to reach ...
Battling Bowel Cancer And Getting Back To His Best With Mitchell Rose.
January 26, 2022 01:03 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAnother episode, another guest! This week we've got Mitchell Rose, personal trainer and team leader at Get Going which is one of Australia's largest personal training companies. Mitch has experienced his own personal battle with bowel cancer at the young age of 30 and has come through the other side, fitter and healthier than ever. Chatting about chemo, the mental and physical struggles that come with such a deadly disease and the importance of taking your health seriously. Episode 12 is...
Battling Bowel Cancer and Getting Back to His Best ft. Mitchell Rose
January 26, 2022 01:03 - 42 minutes - 42.7 MBAnother episode, another guest! This week we've got Mitchell Rose, personal trainer and team leader at Get Going which is one of Australia's largest personal training companies. Mitch has experienced his own personal battle with bowel cancer at the young age of 30 and has come through the other side, fitter and healthier than ever. Chatting about chemo, the mental and physical struggles that come with such a deadly disease and the importance of taking your health seriously. Episode 12 is for ...
How To Immediately Improve Your Training and Get The Best Out Of Your Sessions.
January 20, 2022 03:15 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBIn this weeks episode Zac talks about ways to immediately improve your training and to get the most out of your sessions. @zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
How to Immediately Improve your Training and Get the Best Out of your Sessions.
January 20, 2022 03:15 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this weeks episode Zac talks about ways to immediately improve your training and to get the most out of your sessions. @zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
Muay Thai, Mindset and Motivation with Ben Watson
January 14, 2022 06:10 - 50 minutes - 49.4 MBOn today's episode Zac welcomes his first guest! Ben Watson, Head Nutritionist at Elite Sport Nutrition in Melbourne and a professional level Muay Thai fighter. Ben is a practising sport and health nutritionist and today he sits down with Zac to chat all things fighting, prep, mindset and motivation. If you want to find Ben on socials, his Instagram handles are below as is his website. Enjoy the ep! @beni_wats @esn.elitesportsnutrition http://elitesportsnutrition.com.au And if you want...
How To Be The Best You In 2022
December 17, 2021 06:16 - 19 minutes - 21.5 MBBecome the very best version of yourself in 2022 Join my online coaching and accountability platform with personalized training programs and nutrition plans for your goals, guaranteed results with weekly check ins for $1 per day! enquire at @zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
Ways To Enjoy The Christmas Period GUILT FREE!
December 09, 2021 03:04 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode Zac speaks on the importance of Enjoying your Christmas period guilt free and without the worry of losing your progress. For details on my online training platform email [email protected] or message me @zaczaloumis_fitness - start your fitness journey today for less than 1 dollar per day!
The Importance of Goal Setting and Knowing Your Why.
December 02, 2021 02:58 - 17 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode Zac speaks on the importance of goal setting, physically writing them down and having a visions board. any enquiries into online training and coaching accountability enquire to @zaczaloumis_fitness or [email protected]
Why The Scales Aren't Important And Other Ways To Measure Progress.
November 25, 2021 00:49 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode Zac speaks about the importance of measuring progress outside of the scales. [email protected] @zaczaloumis_fitness
Flexible Dieting and Nutrition Breakdown
November 18, 2021 01:52 - 32 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode Zac touches on flexible dieting, nutrition, macronutrients and the ways around binge eating. @zaczaloumis_fitness [email protected]
How to Design Your Own Training Program
November 10, 2021 03:15 - 25 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this week's episode, Zac talks about the importance of a structured training program and gives you all the steps to build your own, for at home or the gym. Training Splits 2 days - full body, full body 3 days - upper, lower, full body 4 days - upper, lower, upper, lower 5 days - push, pull, legs, upper, legs 6 days - push, pull, legs, push, pull, legs If you have any questions send me a message on Instagram @zaczaloumis_fitness or send me an email [email protected]
Fitness Industry Misconceptions
November 05, 2021 05:51 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Zac will be talking about misconceptions in the fitness industry and ways to avoid them. For any online coaching enquiries, email [email protected] or send a message on Instagram @zaczaloumis_fitness.
Why quick fixes aren't always the answer & 5 tips to help you achieve your goals.
October 27, 2021 23:24 - 14 minutes - 17 MBIn this week's episode, Zac chats about 28 day and similar quick fix challenges that promise weight loss and long-term benefits but may not be as good as they seem. Zac also throws in some tips on how to start setting goals for sustainable lifestyle changes and if you listen until the end, this link will come in handy for those who are interested in understanding where their calorie intake should be: https://dannykennedyfitness.com/macro-calculator/. Enjoy the episode!