Looking for a new protein shake...how about one made of… fish?!
Welcome to an intriguing journey through the annals of the fitness industry.
We delve into the genesis of progressive weight training, examine how popular exercises have transformed over the last century, and explore why understanding the past 100 years could be key to flourishing in the next five.
This conversation was truly eye-opening. It's all too easy to be swept up by the "Next big thing" without recognising that, in fact, a variant of it has probably already come and gone several times over. It serves as a good reminder that by studying the past, we can not only understand the present but also predict… and prepare for the future trends of the fitness industry.
Timestamps:
2:37- Fake Statues and Fitness Lawsuits
5:06- Fish Protein Shakes
6:50- Shady Supplements: Flushing Niacin
7:30- Exercise which have fallen out of fashion
9:50- History of the Treadmill
12:52- Should PT’s care about the history of the fitness industry?
19:14- The origin of resistance training
22:35- Why did resistance training boom after World War 1?
29:23- Did people think resistance training was good for health?
36:20- What can we learn from history to increase fitness participation?
Find Out More About Connor:
Find Out More About LTB:
Navigating client discomfort is a common challenge in the life of a personal trainer. Whether the pain emerges at the start of a session, during an exercise, or the next day, it can often lead to a cloud of uncertainty. Trainers may question whether the exercises they've prescribed are the root cause of the issue and how best to alleviate it.
"Could the deadlifts from yesterday's session be to blame? Was their form too flexed? Perhaps more foam rolling might help?"
In this episode, Stuart engages Dr Michael Mash in a conversation centred around movement and pain. They explore Dr Mash's strategy for facilitating movement free from the dread of injury, delve into the debate over the need for precise form, and question the reality of muscle knots.
Throughout the discussion, you'll gain insights on how to conduct empowering movement assessments, strategies for discussing posture with clients, and a better understanding of whether your client truly has a movement dysfunction. This episode promises to equip personal trainers with invaluable knowledge to better navigate client discomfort and bolster their confidence. So that they can help more people move without fear.
Timestamps:
1:40- How can deadlifts change lives?
4:20- Using language to empower clients
7:00 Muscle Knots & Chronic Pain
15:56- Biopsychosocial Model of Pain & Movement Variety
23:00- Shoulder Abduction in Press Up’s
25:50- When should trainers allow clients to ‘lift ugly’?
31:15- Movement Assessments
35:52- Postural Assessments
38:38- Posture and Pain
42:58- Helping people who are fearful of movement.
Find Out More About Michael:
Find Out More About LTB:
Let’s be real. All personal trainers need clients, and this episode will help you get your next one. Plain and simple.
In under 20 minutes you’ll learn about six sources of potential clients you can exploit to grow your business, how to write compelling messages and offers that will win our former clients back and why Stuart might be going yachting…
Timestamps
1:00- Where is my next client going to come from: A framework
2:11- Strategy 1: Family & Friends
5:00- Strategy 2: Your current clients
7:17-Strategy 3: Previous clients & leads
9:24- Strategy 4: Your followers
13:39- Strategy 5: Acquaintances
16:20- Strategy 6: The rest of the world!
Find Out More About LTB:
We'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.
Find Out More About LTB: