If your golden goal is to train athletes – at any level – this insightful and eye-opening chat between professional tennis player Alicia Barnett and FitPro master trainer Aaron Barnett is bursting with hints and tips on how to successfully work with an athlete. Who better to hear it from than the athlete’s mouth? Alicia shares her journey of training with a coaching team to help you gain a greater insight into what the athlete wants – and needs – from a coach to deliver more consistent, ever-improving performances on the field, court or track. Alicia strikes a balance between structure and freedom and shares the most important qualities she looks for in a fitness professional.

An athlete's perspective on what makes good training

Did you know that you might be missing a trick with your advertising? Do you realise that the messaging you use may only be reaching half of your potential market? In this thought-provoking podcast, David Klaasen FCIPD MloD, a practitioner in brain and behaviour change with over 30 years’ experience, explains the psyche behind members’ language and motivations. He discusses how you can communicate more effectively with clients and members by understanding their below-conscious motivators – and how you can use these to target your messaging more effectively.

How to communicate effectively with clients

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

Strength is a term we use every day in our industry and it is defined as the ability to exert enough force in order to overcome resistance. In this episode we are going to completely uncover the full force of strength training, what it means to be strong and how we can help our clients achieve strength that is more specific to them.
We are joined by Stu Gatherum who has a keen interest as well as tons of professional and personal experience working in the area of Strength and Conditioning with both athletes and with a PT client base.

Stu Gatherum has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years, he has been a full time PT, a Strength and Conditioning coach for a range of professional athletes in different sports and is a fitness educator both in the U.K and Internationally, running two businesses centred around educational delivery in T2 Fitness, and content creation in T2 Awards. One of his primary passions in fitness is the area of S&C, and he has a unique perspective on its application within sports, as well as with a PT client base.

Full Force Of Strength With Stu Gatherum

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

Where's your head at? Podcast with Richard Callender for Men's Mental Health Awareness Month 2021.

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

FitPro's Teresa Wheatley caught up for a second podcast with best-selling author Jono Petrohilos... this time Jono shared his simple and specific system promising success in sales and leads using Facebook ads.

Jono is a podcast host and the 2020 Fitness Australia Educator of the Year. He 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: www.linkedin.com/in/jonopetrohilos/

Facebook Ads - Tried, Tested and Effective 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.

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

There is a deeper need for pregnant women to be able to cope with stressors in their pregnancy, as they approach labour and birth and afterwards. Dianne explains how fitness professionals can have a role within this exciting journey.

Here's the link mentioned in the podcast:
https://thepregnancycentre.libsyn.com/episode-33-a-5-minute-moment-with-chantal-traub

A little bit about Dianne...
Dianne Edmonds is a physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience with pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor education, treatment and fitness programmes. Dianne was the lead physiotherapist and project officer for the Pelvic Floor First project campaign, run by the Continence Foundation of Australia, and is a Pelvic Floor First ambassador. Dianne is the director and founder of The Pregnancy Centre and completed her Elite Personal Training course in 2013.

Tools you can use with your pregnant clients - Dianne Edmonds chats to Teresa Wheatley

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.

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

Physiotherapist and Pilates Clinician, Liam Rodgers shares his knowledge around the subject of glute activation for runners. Liam works at Ten Health and Fitness in London. Visit the FitPro blog to view Liam's suggested corrective exercises.

Glute Activation for runners - Liam Rodgers

Which protein powders are on the market? FitPro's resident dietitian, Linia Patel tells us more about the protein powders on the market place and what you should consider.

Protein Powders by Dietitian, Linia Patel

This week, Chartered Physiotherapist, Louise Grant and Physical Trainer and rehabilitation and injury coach, Tom Higo from Physiocure in Leeds, discuss hip injury and corrective exercise.

For more information, contact: publish@fitpro.com 
http://www.physiocure.org.uk/index.php

Corrective exercise, 'Hips' by Louise Grant & Tom Higo

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

As an experienced personal trainer, author and business owner, Jane is a woman with many strings to her bow. She is currently completing her PhD, a three year degree course funded by The Royal College of Chiropractors and Teesside University, to develop an app to aid in treating people with back and neck pain. As well as this, she runs practical professional development workshops covering all things physiotherapy. She speaks with us about her book, Therapeutic Stretching.

Therapeutic Stretching with Jane Johnson

Do we all need to be sugar-free?  Do we need sugar at all in our diets?
 
Registered dietitian Linia Patel explores the types of sugar that adults and children are eating too much of, i.e., free sugar, and outlines how you should be examining food labels correctly. She then explains exactly why sugar is used in food and why too much sugar is no good.  

Do you have a question for us? Email us at: publish@fitpro.com

Sugar by Linia Patel

Next month, adventurer and speaker, Damian King will be embarking on a serious challenge, to walk the entire length of India. Damian will be walking 2,300 miles in total and he will aim to walk 30 miles a day.  I know; it’s quite the challenge. Just him and his backpack, too.  Damian will be raising awareness for mental health charities. Damian isn’t a lean machine, he told FitPro’s Editor that he is going to need to shed some serious weight before exploring India’s scenery. Listen to his story today and support Damian’s challenge.
Visit: https://www.damianking.co.uk/create-your-own-adventure-india

Mental Health and adventure by Damian King

In this week's podcast, FitPro’s managing director, Jane Waller, speaks to Exercise physiologist, Tony Boutagy about the benefits of blood flow restriction training.

About the podcast guest:

Tony Boutagy has been a trainer for 25 years, specialising in the development of strength and endurance, and training for body composition. He holds a PhD in exercise science and is an accredited exercise physiologist (ESSA). Tony runs educational courses for personal trainers in his Sydney-based facility. For more information, visit his website: tonyboutagy.com

Blood Flow Restriction Training

In 2010, Sarah Russell was rushed into hospital with abdominal pain, given major surgery and ended up with a stoma. Here, she speaks to Jane Waller about her journey, the challenges she has overcome to train for marathons and how she is now educating healthcare and fitness professionals on how they can help clients who experience similar challenges.

For more information:
Me+recovery by ConvaTec http://bit.ly/32lDWFR
PT’s can call and get a pack sent to them and also encourage patients to register for the free pack/exercise programme

Sarah's book available to buy from here  https://amzn.to/38LPnJu

The challenges that a stoma brings

In this week's podcast, FitPro's managing director, Jane Waller, speaks to the international presenter and author Desi Bartlett about the ideas behind her latest book 'Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy'. They explore how women can feel empowered and benefit from exercise during pregnancy.

Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy

In this week's podcast, we have done special coronavirus focused podcast. In this FitPro’s managing director, Jane Waller, speaks to leading dietician and sports nutritionist, Linia Patel. She is currently on lockdown in Italy and in this podcast FitPro explores life in lockdown and useful advice that you can share with your clients and members.

Life in Lockdown

International speaker Anthony Carey owns Function First in San Diego, which primarily works with clients in chronic pain. Here he talks to Aaron Barnett about his integrated bio-psycho-social approach to training and how it can impact on clients’ goals, and looks at the scope you have for working with clients to help them manage their pain.

What are the benefits of the integrated bio-psycho-social approach?

In this podcast, FitPro speaks to Carron Manning. Carron and her husband Lewis developed the evidence-based exercise prescription app EXi when they realised their patients’ low levels of activity and chronic diseases were intrinsically linked - and that exercise improved all their health outcomes. Carron is a chartered physiotherapist with an MSc in sport and exercise medicine. She has a wealth of experience in the NHS and has worked for the British rowing team, Tottenham Hotspur FC and the English women’s rugby team. She most recently worked with Team GB athletes at the English Institute of Sport.

the NHS-backed app, EXI

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

After Lockdown 1.0 Lindsey Simpson and her colleague, Katie Lewis - who had recently completed her Mental Health England First Aid qualifications - began to wonder how everyone else was coping with Lockdown. How does the mental health of my colleagues and industry friends compare to the mental health of those working in other industries?

It would be great if you could take a few minutes to complete the Fitness and Active Leisure Workforce State of Mind 2021 survey, https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fitpros and the Employer 2021 survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/orgns

Everything is anonymous.

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