In this podcast we gain first hand experience of what the challenges are of exercising and competing with Type 1 Diabetes and how to begin to overcome them. Heidi shares insights in how to coach clients with diabetes from her own personal experience as well as from her time coaching others.

A little bit about Heidi Quine.....
Heidi is a qualified England Athletics Run Coach, as well as PT & fitness instructor. An athlete herself, she's raced marathons, triathlons, 100 mile bike rides, and is currently training for a Half Ironman. Always smiling, she's passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. We love her for her relentless optimism.

How to train and coach those with Type 1 Diabetes - Heidi Quine chats with Aaron Barnett

Corrective exercise is an absolute necessity for those whose workouts are hampered by muscle and joint pain, so knowing how to integrate it into client programs is a must-have skill for fitness professionals. The keys to creating and implementing successful corrective exercise strategies are provided in this enlightening podcast from Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. Listen in to find out how you can help clients with pain and injuries get back to their workouts without restrictions.

How to Design Successful Corrective Exercise Programs

We talk to Keli Roberts, high profile PT and author about what makes a successful SGT session for the savvy PT and GX instructor.

A little bit about Keli....
Keli Roberts has been recognized for many prestigious awards in the fitness industry. In 2003, she was named the IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the year. In 2005, Keli was awarded the Best Female Presenter and in 2008 she received the Lifetime Achievement OBOW award and in 2007 she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Keli is an ACSM EP and holds certifications through AFAA and ACE as a GFI, HC and CPT. Moreover, Keli is an SCW Faculty Member, a BOSU Elite Developmental Team Member and a Schwinn Senior Master Trainer and an Ambassador for Ryka.

Small Group Personal Training; an understanding of the who, how and why? With Keli Roberts

FitPro caught up with Jono, a best-selling author, podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year.

Jono Petrohilos shares his wisdom and experience in this entertaining podcast '4 Steps to a Successful Bootcamp'.

A little bit more about Jono...

Jono Petrohilos is the Co Founder and Director at Fitness Education Online, one of the largest providers of CEC Courses in Australia / New Zealand.  

Website: fitnesseducationonline.com.au 
IG: www.instagram.com/fitnesseducationonline
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonopetrohilos/

4 Steps to a Successful Bootcamp with Jono Petrohilos

Mental and emotional stress causes physical changes to the body. Often these changes lead to short and long term back pain. Listen as Justin Price, creator of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification, explains how stress can cause back pain and stay tuned for exercises that target musculoskeletal discomfort caused by stress.

The Link Between Stress and Back Pain with Justin Price

Catching a meal on the run between clients or sessions? Want to know what you can eat on the go? Are protein bars 'good choices' for a fitpro? How do we make sure 'healthy eating' doesn't spiral in to disordered eating? How can you as the fitpro recognise this in yourself or your clients?

FitPro’s Jane Waller, speaks to leading dietician and sports nutritionist, Dr Linia Patel in our latest podcast - it's jam-packed with great advice.

A little more about Linia...
Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.

Nutritional Considerations For The FitPro with Dr Linia Patel

When Adam Daniel suggested we ran a four-part series covering the fundamentals of business and how to grow one - we jumped at the chance.
Adam is a renowned and highly respected educator – he has a way of making education truly stick. Learn how to have a thriving career whilst building a successful and sustainable business.

We discuss:
✅ Defining Your Purpose
✅ Building Your Business
✅ Getting and Keeping Clients
✅ Becoming a Client Centred Coach

A little bit about Adam...
Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world’s leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.
Episode 2: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery
Episode 3:
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-episode-3
Episode 4:
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-1

Business Mastery with Adam Daniel – Episode 1: The Fundamentals of Business

With so many exciting developments going on at TRX we thought it was time to have another catch up with Nathan. We talk about the latest TRX news... with a load of exciting developments thrown in for good measure. Nathan also shares some insights on the industry and his successful career.

Also, don't forget to check out their education.

A little bit about Nathan...
With nearly 15 years’ experience as a personal trainer, football coach and educator, Nathan is the International Education & Training Manager for TRX Training, leading the development and awareness of TRX education, events and coaching globally. Previously, Nathan lived and worked in Dubai for Arsenal F.C. before moving over to MEFITPRO as their director of education. Nathan has presented at events around the world, including, MEFIT Summit (in Dubai) IDEA (in Las Vegas) and Perform X here in the U.K. Outside of fitness education, Nathan enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and visiting the greatest team the world has ever seen – Aston Villa 🙂

TRX update and insights with Nathan D’Rozario

In this episode Adam explores how to grow your community, nurture your network and how to master a growth mindset.

A little bit about Adam...
Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world’s leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.

Episode 1: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/business-mastery-with-adam-daniel-episode-1-the-fundamentals-of-business
Episode 2: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery
Episode 4:
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-1

Adam Daniel - Business Mastery - Episode 3.

Dr Linia Patel has a BSc degree in biochemistry and physiology and has recently achieved a PhD in public health. Linia is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist. Her passion is translating nutritional science into easy-to-digest and practical advice.

Protein Powders with Dr Linia Patel

In our latest podcast, FitPro’s Jane Waller chats to our popular author, Linia Patel, as they discuss the reasons why nutrition plays a huge part in the menopause journey. Linia explains the actual stages of menopause and how they are affected by many factors, including nutrition, and how by making the right choices you can better manage symptoms. From hormones to supplements and everything in between, they cover it all, including how nutrition changes through the stages of menopause.

How nutrition plays a huge part in the menopause journey with Dr Linia Patel

This episode calls on the mighty intellect of a mighty mind – one Robert Cappuccio! With a lifetime of professional experience in behaviour change, coaching groups and individuals, steering leadership teams in multiple industries and agencies, writing books and speaking at the highest profile events, there is no one better positioned to give us insights into ourselves. JP asks a series of probing questions to draw out Robert’s take on personal growth, how we change (for the better), what drives us and why Luke Skywalker is NOT the hero of Star Wars! There’s also a fascinating discussion around the concept of originating intention; which, once identified, can be an incredible tool to bring clarity, direction and action over time. This conversation will be food from the gods for all those people fascinated by the nature of human existence.
 
 Robert (Bobby) is an internationally renowned presenter, author, and coach in the areas of wellness, behaviour change, cultural development, communication and leadership, Robert Cappuccio has trained, coached and developed teams all over the world, working with people from all walks of life, at all levels within leading organizations and government, from front line staff to the C Suite. 
 
Robert has held senior leadership positions and co-founded some of the most recognized education and leadership companies around the globe.  A seasoned presenter, he has shared the stage with renown thought leaders such as Jim Rohn, Paul Taylor, Craig Harper, Jane Goodall, Deepak Chopra, The Dalai Lama, and Martin Kove (the villainous Sensei from Karate Kid/Cobra Kai) 
He has co-authored multiple textbooks, is a best-selling author, and has written hundreds of articles for prominent trade publications.  He has been a regular guest on podcasts and radio shows including the BBC4 radio with Paul Ross.  You can listen to Robert and his inspiring guests share their insights and expertise every week on his podcast ‘The Self-Help Antidote.’
 
Currently Bobby is working as a consultant in the domains of Coaching and Cultural development with AJ Gallagher and California Schools VEBA, serving over 70 school districts, the county sheriff’s department, and emergency first responders within California.  Bobby believes that learning opens the door to countless possibilities in any area within our lives that give us an opportunity to contribute and find meaning as well as fulfillment.  Teaching therefore is one of the most impactful and altruistic services anyone can offer to the individual and society.


Growth, behaviour change and originating intention – musings from a master of the craft

In this episode, JP and Richard explore how the “fat kid at school” (Richard’s own description) ends up becoming an aerobics instructor, gym owner and then a national leader of the exercise industry, who goes on to sit on boards that influence the global advancements in our professional standards. Incredibly, due to Richard’s passionate, rapid-fire speaking style, they still had time to discuss why New Zealand has arguably the friendliest exercise conference on Earth, what the kiwis do best, Richard’s message to all trainers, and his current intensely felt desire to educate government to see exercise as the most financially efficient health measure to introduce to all western populations. Enjoy this powerful discussion with a global leader in the industry.

Richard is the CEO of ExerciseNZ with a background in exercise facility management and ownership. He sits on multiple global boards including HFA (formerly IHRSA), World Active & ICREPs. He holds a B.Sc in statistics, and an MBA, and has a passion for advocating for the exercise industry.


Passion, purpose and making an impact - industry insights from exercise industry CEO Richard Beddie

Tune into JP (John Polley) and Niki Loe, naturopath and myofascial movement specialist, as they talk about the practice of joy and what it means for the human experience

JP and Niki dive into the experience, science and strategies for joy in this conversation about what it is to be human as we head into 2025. They explore how joy isn’t something you can simply attain, but how it takes the form of a conscious decision and consistent practice. The components of the practice of joy and how to adapt it to each unique individual is very real, human and thought-provoking. And of course, Niki’s undeniable passion and positivity will have you engaged and in joyous mood by the end.

Niki Loe is a human experience guide dedicated to empowering and educating human beings to move and live with more joy. A degree-qualified naturopath & medical herbalist, Next Level myofascial movement specialist, wellness educator, speaker, writer and creator of her signature “Glow” classes, Niki is an advocate for self-love and joy. She lives by the belief that everyone deserves to live a joyous life in a body that they love. With over two decades of experience guiding people to positively transform their lives, she draws from her own personal experience of overcoming health challenges and multiple surgeries, including four hip surgeries and living with stage 4 endometriosis. Niki’s mission is simple: to devour life with great joy and inspire others to do the same.

The Umbrella of Joy – practicing joy for the ultimate human experience

WATCH JP (JOHN POLLEY) AND LINDA BARLOW DISCUSS THE SIMPLE ACTIONS WE CAN TAKE FOR A LIFESTYLE APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND HOW YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MEDICINE.
During this fascinating conversation, full of useful information, heaps of references for further research, relevant anecdotes and thoughtful musings, JP and Linda cover what simple actions we can implement in our lives that will enhance our human experience. However, what makes it so interesting, is they cover roads less trodden, like morning light, and disease as a healing response, that are more unusual and deeply engaging. Enjoy this stroll into life as medicine.

Your life is your medicine with Linda Barlow and JP

A little bit more about Ben...
Ben Coomber is a multi-award-winning high performance coach and nutrition educator focused on Human Optimisation. He’s also a speaker, 2023 bestselling author of ‘How to Live an Awesome Life’, wrote ‘How to be an Awesome Personal trainer in 2016, and is the CEO of Awesome Supplements, a 16x award winning supplement company on a mission to elevate human potential and add credibility to the world of supplements.

The Business of Nutrition and Supplements with Ben Coomber and FitPro's Teresa Wheatley

A little bit about Annette...
Annette Lang has been active in the fitness industry for over 40 years, working in sales, management, education and personal training as well as developing and delivering education programs throughout the US and abroad. She has presented at international conferences including FitPro, Club Industry, IHRSA, ACSM, Perform Better and IDEA and has a Master’s degree in Health Education. Annette is a successful and certified personal trainer in NYC delivering private sessions and has authored numerous videos, including Pre Postnatal Training Fan, and had a YouTube show called “The Lang Show”.

Annette Lang chats to FitPro's Jane Waller - what a great way to kick off 2024!

What we covered:
1.So you've just recorded a course for us on play-based training - why did you feel compelled to create it?
2.⁠ ⁠In the course you cover a lot of scientific background as well as giving 50 great playful examples of play in action - can you give us a couple of nuggets here?
3.⁠ ⁠You have created a play profiling sequence for people in the course - why is this necessary? Don't we just play the games? 
4.⁠ ⁠There are 6 practical sections in the course aimed at different populations... why?
5.⁠ ⁠What are your thoughts on using play in our industry generally - are there better environments than others?

A little bit about JP...
After burning out aged 34 while running his own furniture company and losing his mother to cancer a year later, JP listened to his true calling, joined the fitness industry and became an award-winning educator, speaker and industry mentor. JP’s mission is to show how we are mental, emotional and physical beings, and that nothing can be studied or affected individually. Having sworn for many years that he’d never have children, JP is now a father of four, demonstrating that life is always available for review, new learning, growth, change and adaptation. Since turning 40, JP has managed to defy gravity and grow 1cm taller, thanks to the elasticising effect of myofascial movement and ViPR creating more space in his joints.
Key expertise:
- Award-winning educator, speaker and mentor.
- Delivers webinars and practical workshops internationally.
- Teaches in a way that is down to earth, engaging and connected, with a fair degree of humour thrown in.

Play-based training: The why and how?

A little bit more about Matthew...
Matthew Bowles is 3 x Grand Finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior. Originally from Manchester, Matthew's quiet confidence on the course has given him the nickname of the 'Silent Assassin'. Matthew is an ex-gymnast and ex-trapeze catcher, he also started rock climbing when he was 13. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys free diving with sharks (he can hold his breath for 5 minutes!).

FitPro talks to Matthew Bowles - 3 x finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior

In this webcast, FitPro’s Teresa Wheatley, speaks to Richard Callender about men’s mental health. November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month – we wanted to highlight this important initiative to help the guys out there and the FitPro community as a whole.

Where's your head at? Teresa Wheatley chats with Richard Callender about Men's Mental Health

ADAM COVERS 3 KEY AREAS TO HELP YOU WITH GROWING YOUR BUSINESS:
✅ Ruthless Prioritisation
✅ The Tripod Formula
✅ Your Elevator Pitch

A little bit about Adam...
Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world’s leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.

Episode 1: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/business-mastery-with-adam-daniel-episode-1-the-fundamentals-of-business
Episode 3: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-episode-3
Episode 4:
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-1

Adam Daniel - Business Mastery - Episode 2. Adam chats to FitPro's Teresa Wheatley

In this episode Adam explores how to deal with setbacks and rejection, how to reframe failure and how to master the art of Kaizen.

A little bit about Adam...
Adam Daniel is an accomplished sportsman, fitness entrepreneur and a Performance and Personal Impact Coach with an innate desire to see individuals, teams and businesses truly thrive. He has developed and delivered educational programmes for some of the world’s leading fitness brands, coached fitness professionals and industry leaders in over 20 countries and has led the educational teams for some of the most prestigious fitness industry names.

Episode 1: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/business-mastery-with-adam-daniel-episode-1-the-fundamentals-of-business
Episode 2:
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery
Episode 3: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-883127547/adam-daniel-business-mastery-episode-3

Adam Daniel - Business Mastery - Episode 4. FitPro's Teresa Wheatley explores more with Adam.

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Douglas Heel and Doctor Padraig Mc Gillycuddy talk about all things Be Activated from the simple application of its technique to the wider-reaching philosophy.

In this Part 1, the Doc talks to Douglas about how he's been using Be Activated, not only with his athletes but within his GP practice too. Part 2 will be coming soon...

Activation by Douglas Heel  and Doctor Padraig Mc Gillycuddy

Fitness educator Matt Gleed is back for his second FitPro podcast! This week, Matt tells fit pros all they need to know about functional training and what they must consider when devising new sessions.

Functional Training by Matt Gleed

Due to popular request, FitPro’s Director, Jane Waller, is once again chatting to Dianne Edmonds about Pregnancy considerations. This time they are talking specifically about the benefits of aqua based classes and sessions. Listen now to Dianne as she addresses: main benefits; special considerations; breathing, and a focus on the core. Visit the fitpro blog at:  https://www.fitpro.com/blog/podcast-aqua-pregnancy-priorities/  to read about some of the key take-homes from the podcast.

Aqua pregnancy priorities

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Marcelle Malan. We explore physical activity for those heading into perimenopause through to menopause and beyond; looking at an overview of some key strategies to help navigate physiological changes during this time. Marcelle is an exercise physiologist working in private practice in Melbourne, Australia, and she works primarily with older adults to build and maintain physical and mental resilience.

Physiological Changes through Perimenopause and Menopause

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to biomechanics coach Anthony Fletcher around ‘plyometrics for all’. Traditionally plyometrics is part of the training spectrum reserved for athletes and elite fitness enthusiasts. It is often avoided by many due to its complicated nature and potential for injury. Today, we look at how this method can be effectively incorporated into any training program. Anthony has been a biomechanics coach for over fifteen years, training individuals and teams with an approach underpinned by science.

Plyometrics for all!

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