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#453 Cycle Syncing: Hype, evidence and what good coaching should look like 0
Apr 29, 2026
Does cycle syncing actually improve training outcomes or is it being oversold?
In this episode, Claire and Maggie dig into the science and real‑world realities of menstrual cycles and training. They explore what the research really says (including why many cycle‑based programming claims don’t hold up), while also recognising that lived experience, symptoms, and perception still matter in the gym. This conversation helps personal trainers move away from rigid rules and towards empathetic, client‑led coaching that treats menstrual cycles as a normal part of life, not something that needs over‑medicalising or one‑size‑fits‑all solutions.
 

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#452 Claire and Maggie: The Problem Of Perfect: A Look At Perfectionism and Training 0
Apr 22, 2026
The Problem of Perfect explores why striving to “do it all right” in fitness coaching can sometimes do more harm than good. Claire and Maggie unpack the difference between healthy conscientiousness and unhelpful perfectionism, looking at how rigid rules, all‑or‑nothing thinking, and self‑criticism can impact both trainers and clients. This episode offers practical ways for personal trainers to recognise perfectionist patterns, build more flexible, realistic plans, and model imperfection to create safer, more trusting coaching relationships.
 

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#451 Weight Neutral Coaching: Coaching Beyond Weight Loss 0
Apr 15, 2026
In this episode, Claire speaks with Maggie about what weight‑neutral coaching really looks like in practice. They explore how moving away from weight‑centric fitness shifts the focus toward function, joy, and client autonomy, and why this approach can create safer, more inclusive coaching environments. Maggie shares her journey transitioning to weight‑neutral coaching, practical changes personal trainers can make to language and marketing, and how to hold clear boundaries with clients seeking weight loss without losing business or integrity.
 

 

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#450 Anti-Glycolytic training- all the effort, none of the burn 0
Apr 8, 2026
Claire and Maggie explore anti‑glycolytic training, a high‑intensity, high‑rest approach rooted in Soviet sport science, and why avoiding the burn can lead to better endurance, recovery, and long‑term results.
 

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#449 Caroline Farrow: Better Together: The PT and Physio Relationship 0
Apr 1, 2026

In this episode, Maggie sits down with Caroline, physiotherapist and founder of Rebalance Physiotherapy, a mobile and care home practice serving South Manchester, Cheshire, and Derbyshire. Caroline works with some of the most complex client presentations in the field, incl neurological conditions, frailty, post-hospital rehabilitation, and falls prevention, delivering high-quality physio in people's homes and care settings rather than behind a clinic door.

They talk about what building a business actually looks like outside of your training, the real challenges of working mobile, and what it takes to grow a team that genuinely fits your model. And of course, the relationship between physios and personal trainers. Where the two professions complement each other, where the friction is, and how PTs can work better alongside physios for the benefit of shared clients.

If you've ever referred a client on, worked alongside a physio, or wondered how to strengthen those professional relationships this one's for you.

 

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