#383 Q&A w/ Gregg & Alex: Is Periodisation Worth the Hassle & Should You Block Social Media?
Release Date: 03/07/2023
#411 Anthony Barnes: The importance of finding the right working environment for you
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Jake chats to Anthony about the different environments that Anthony has worked in through his career to date and why finding the right environment is important to becoming the best trainer you can be.
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#410 Chris and Claire: What's working to get clients now
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Chris and Claire chat about how to get more clients without overcomplicating things. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#410 Luke Jones: Working As A Personal Trainer On A Cruise Ship
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Claire chats to Luke about what it's like being a PT on a cruise ship. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#409 Kerry Smith: Working With Older Populations
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Jake chats to Kerry covering her journey into training seniors, what some of the most important aspects were for her when delivering sessions to older populations and what other trainers might need to consider if thinking about doing the same. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness Professionals
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Michelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to do the same. Michelle is currently researching the field of body image and personal training for her PhD, has an online coaching business, her own podcast, and delivers training to fitness professionals, educating on how we can look beyond body...
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#407 Meet The New Hosts: Jake Weekes
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In this episode we find out about the final host, Jake Weekes. Jake has worked in a variety of different roles within the fitness industry, starting out working with professional athletes before switching to general population clients. Jake has also created the Accessory Movement Course for LTB and provides mentorship support in LTB Essentials. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#406 Meet The New Hosts: Maggie Elliott
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Maggie runs a community interest company focusing on joyful movement and body function over appearance as well as being involved in a number of local wellbeing projects and producing resources and supporting members in LTB. Maggie has created a weight neutral coaching course for LTB and is working on resources relating to disordered eating and working with neuro diverse clients. Find out more about her coaching experiences in this chat with Claire. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#405 Meet The New Hosts: Claire Winter
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Meet our 2nd new host, Claire Winter. Claire shares her thoughts on the fitness industry, including what she would change about it if she had 3 magic wishes. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#404 Meet The New Hosts: Chris Burgess
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The LTB Podcast is back with 4 new hosts. Find out more about the founder of Lift The Bar, Chris Burgess. Learn why it's so important for him that he continues to train clients, what he's learnt over his years in the fitness industry and much more. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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#403 Dan Mee: Lessons Learned Going From 1-1 PT to Facility Owner.
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Is it time for you to open a personal training facility? Before you leap into the unknown, you might want to learn from someone who has been there and done it. In this episode of the Lift The Bar podcast, Stuart talks to Daniel Mee, the owner of MeeFit. Listen to Dan's journey, from repurposing a spare changing room into a personal 121 PT area to owning a mammoth 7500 square foot facility with 5 PTs, serving over 200 dedicated members. Please tune in for a hearty dose of wisdom as Dan shares all lessons he wished he had known earlier. This includes how to successfully...
info_outlineThe guys from Lift the Bar are back in full force for another Q&A. Join Stuart, Gregg, and Alex for this week’s episode of the LTB podcast as they dive into a variety of topics that will make your life as a personal trainer much easier.
You can expect to learn whether you need to periodise programmes for the general population, how to determine which experts to trust, and how you can organise your time better. Spoiler Alert: Maybe you need a social media blocker! Also, on this week’s episode, Gregg condemns himself to a life without sleep, Alex considers buying a Nokia 3310 and Stuart learns a new word.
Timestamps
02:28- Time Management: How to be more efficient and organised.
06:22- Should everyone “time block”?
08:40- Problems with Task Switching and social media.
09:59- Using website blockers to your advantage.
19:58- How can we know which experts to trust?
28:11- Can you trust an expert to recommend you another?!
32:32- Should PT’s periodise programs for the general population?
36:07- Periodisation for new clients.
38:35- Should the transitions between training blocks be “harsh” or “smooth”?
41:10- Should you get feedback from a client before you write their next training block?
43:01- Does periodisation really boil down to organisation and what if your client wants more variety?
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