#436 Tom Morgan: Jump Into Strength: Mastering Plyometrics
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Claire chats with Tom Morgan about what actually counts as plyometric training, the benefits general-population clients gain when plyos are programmed well, what coaches get wrong about it, how to progress plyometrics and much more. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#435 Kim Stacey: Fitness For Every Body
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Maggie sits down with Kim from Body Image Fitness to explore what it truly means to train for joy rather than aesthetics. Kim shares how her weight‑neutral studio creates space for every body to move, belong, and thrive, free from the pressures of diet culture. Together, they unpack why fitness is best rooted in celebration, connection, and empowerment, not comparison or correction. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#434 Productivity Reclaimed: From Shame To Strategy
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Claire and Maggie chat about productivity including the negatives of hustle culture as well as some practical tips for being productive when action is genuinely needed. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#433 Self Sabotage: It's Not What You Think
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Claire and Maggie discussed the concept of self-sabotage, challenging its scientific validity as well as ways personal trainers can approach clients who may be exhibiting maladaptive / sabotage like behaviors. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#432 Zac Fennell: The Art Of Making People Feel Fabulous
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Chris chats to Zac Fennell, owner of BA1 Hair about the importance of looking after your customers, creating a brilliant team and much more. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#431 Beyond SMART Goals - Supporting Clients Who Just Want To Feel Better
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Claire and Maggie chat about the role of goals and working with clients who don't have something that fits in a nice structure. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:
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#430 Jake and Sally Chat About Building Your Online Coaching Service
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Jake talks to Sally about the world of Online Coaching and what Personal Trainers should consider having ready in the early stages of building their Online Coaching service. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#429 Claire, Maggie and Jake: How Do We Know What We Know Is Accurate
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Claire chats to Maggie and Jake about how we can be confident in our knowledge and ways to verify our beliefs, or those stated by others, so that we know how to support our clients and aren't adding to the misinformation out in the world. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#428 Katie Rungrojkitiyos: The Accidental PT
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Katie first stepped into the gym as Maggie's PT client and now she’s one of the trainers who works alongside her. In this episode, Katie shares how her relationship with fitness has evolved: from her first goals, to discovering a love for kettlebells, to unexpectedly finding herself on a whole new career path. It’s an honest conversation about growth, confidence, and becoming an 'accidental PT'. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#427 Charlie Beestone: What PTs can Learn from Other Businesses
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Charlie speaks about his experience starting out in the exercise industry before finding himself working with more corporate clients. He introduces some great ideas about how personal trainers could begin to look at other businesses to improve their own. You can access a free guide from Charlie here: Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
info_outlineEffective communication is vital for personal trainers, so we've invited returning guest Cathy MacDonald from The Art of Communication to join Stuart on today's episode. Together, they explore scenarios PTs encounter in the gym and share tangible actions to make your communication more effective. You'll discover how to discuss money without feeling awkward, steer people away from dangerous activities without making them defensive, and why you shouldn’t give Stuart an axe. Tune in to sharpen your communication skills and become a more effective personal trainer.
Timestamps
01:28 How to communicate with new gym members.
07:37 The Importance of learning about people
09:23 Core Emotional Concerns
13:49 How to communicate with a gym member who is at risk of injury.
21:06 The value of compliments
24:46 How to offer your services without being salesy
31:35 How to talk about your prices
33:57 How to respond if someone asks for a discount
38:57 How to communicate a price increase to your clients
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