LTB Podcast
This episode features Kat Schneider from the Centre for Appearance Research (UWE), sharing her journey from fitness professional to academic researcher. Together, we unpack body image, weight stigma, and weight bias—focusing on their impact in sport and exercise settings. We explore the persistent challenges in the health and fitness industry, the importance of challenging weight bias, and practical ways personal trainers can create more size-inclusive and welcoming environments. Kat also shares her vision for a fitness future rooted in inclusivity, respect, and support for all bodies and...
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Jake talks to Maggie about all things Mental Health, from getting into further studies to understand it better and how movement can positively affect people. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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Claire and Maggie chat about how appearance based language can cause issues whether it's in marketing or within a PT session or class setting. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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Claire chats to LTB member and mentor Sally Eccles about her various roles within the fitness industry and how she has navigated a number of changes in the type of facility she works in and a move to a different part of the country. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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Maggie and Claire chat about the use of shame in lead generation and motivating clients in this podcast. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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Claire chats to Heather, AKA Maggie's mum, about her decision to qualify as a personal trainer in her late 60s, the assumptions people make about older adults and the importance of being aware of language. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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Maggie chats with personal trainer and LTB member Emily Skinner about building a fitness business rooted in her values, humour and community. From coaching 'badass grannies' to creating a person-centred and weight-inclusive space where people feel safe and seen, Emily shares the real talk on supporting clients - without the need to convert them into fitness enthusiasts, or chase perfection! Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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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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Chris and Claire chat about how to get more clients without overcomplicating things. Find Out More About LTB: Website: Instagram:
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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:
info_outlineWe're hitting rewind and revisiting a pivotal episode from 2020, honing in on a fundamental element of personal training - facilitating client muscle growth.
Join Stuart and Gregg as they dissect the blend of science and art that underpins effective muscle development.
Expect to learn about how to the apply the principles of hypertrophy to create client programs which stimulate muscle growth effectively for the general population. Beyond the programs, this episode also emphasizes how important it is to maintain a client’s interest while achieving muscle growth.
While fitness trends will continue to evolve, mastering muscle growth and the strategies to promote it effectively remain integral to personal training. So, tune in, expand your knowledge, and get ready to see your clients' results and enjoyment reach new heights.
Timestamps:
1:40- What would Gregg do if he was just qualifying in 2020?
4:00- Online vs In person for new PT’s
7:39- The power of reistance training for health
12:30- The clarity of resistance training research
14:45- Personalising resistance training
21:40- Where is the hypertrophy research going?
24:33- Does programming need to be complicated?
29:34- How to map out training blocks
36:56- Telling clients about our programming.
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