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Michelle
Jan 26, 2021
easy listen, loads of info, lots to take away from it, thanks to you both for taking the time to do this
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Why is Your Diet Not Working
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Have you tried dieting and fallen flat on your face? It's something we've all been through, whether it's from binges at the weekend to stealthy calories adding up there are a million ways to F**k it up, in this ep Lucy and Ben take a look at what you can do to get back on track. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the chocolate bites Ben and Lucy are talking about in this ep. You will NOT regret it, they are so good. Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get a 7 day free trial of the MyCoach School. https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Aug 11, 2022 |
Dumped for Wearing a Seatbelt?? Icks, Red Flags and Shark Bites
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Have you ever gotten the "Ick"? What about when people use baby voice? Today we go over some of the weirdest things that give people the ick. In todays ep we also discuss relationship red flags, and delve deeper into Ben and Lucy's new obsession with sharks. This ep is also sponsored by Fabletics Men, Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with our link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get a 7 day free trial of the MyCoach School. https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Aug 04, 2022 |
How Much Are Influencers Paid per Post and Love Island Bullying?
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Love island has been in the news recently due to controlling and borderline abusive behaviour, in this episode Lucy and Ben are taking a deep dive into the issues shown in the program, bullying in general and talking all things money while discussing how much influencers are paid for posting on social media. Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get a 7 day free trial of the MyCoach School. https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/
More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jul 28, 2022 |
Greg Doucette Reveals What Happens To Your Body on Steroids
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Today we have Mr. Natty or Not himself, Mr. Greg Doucette on the podcast to talk all things "Performance enhancement". Greg is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, published author, influencer, and Guinness World Record holding powerlifter with a Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology. He is a seasoned industry expert who has taken a hardline no bullshit stance on the fitness industry and regularly promotes fitness transparency through honesty regarding anabolics. This Episode is brought to you by Koro, in the words of Ben, Koro products are so good that we've had to buy a padlock to lock the cupboards up to stop us eating the entire order in one go. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.ukTheir snacks are honestly incredible, try the caramel cookie clusters. You will NOT regret it, they are so good. Find more of Greg here: https://www.youtube.com/user/gregdoucette https://www.instagram.com/gregdoucetteifbbpro/?hl=en Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get a 7 day free trial of the MyCoach School. https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jul 22, 2022 |
The Pain and Mindset of Running 100k with Lucy Davis
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On Saturday Lucy achieved a superhuman feat, she ran 100km in 12 hours 16 minutes, and gained nearly a mile in altitude. Today, Lucy is on the other side of the Not So Fit Couple table and is being interviewed by Ben, giving the highs and lows of the experience along with some slightly embarrassing stories that are bound to happen after running for 12 hours. This Episode is brought to you by Koro, in the words of Ben, Koro products are so good that we've had to buy a padlock to lock the cupboards up to stop us eating the entire order in one go. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the chocolate pretzel balls. You will NOT regret it. This episode is also sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is use code NOTSOFIT visit athleticgreens.com/notsofit Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get a 7 day free trial of the MyCoach School. https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jul 14, 2022 |
The Food, Money & Mindset Behind the Worlds Strongest Brothers
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On Today's Episode Ben and Lucy sit down with Tom and Luke Stoltman, the Scottish powerlifting brothers. Tom has recently been crowned the two times worlds strongest man, and Luke is Scotland and Europe's strongest man, and world's best log presser. That list of accomplishments is impressive but what is more impressive is their incredibly down to earth attitude towards life. This episode is one of our absolute favourites we've had the pleasure of recording. You can find more of Tom and Luke here: Tom - https://www.instagram.com/tomstoltmanofficial/?hl=en Luke - https://www.instagram.com/luke.stoltman/?hl=en The Stoltman Brothers Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1glD1YiDKNvVvxf6eNG_w This episode is also sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is use code NOTSOFIT visit athleticgreens.com/notsofit Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jul 07, 2022 |
When To Cut Friends Out of Your Life & Dealing With Negativity
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In this new Q&A Episode Lucy and Ben are tackling some of your questions, how to deal with terrible friends who bring you down, can you be too young to track calories, and a serious chat about the awful news about the abortion ban coming out of the USA since Roe VS Wade was overturned last week. This Episode is brought to you by Koro, in the words of Ben, Koro products are so good that we've had to buy a padlock to lock the cupboards up to stop us eating the entire order in one go. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.ukTheir snacks are honestly incredible, try the chocolate pretzel balls. You will NOT regret it. Join The MyCoach School: https://mycoach-school.com/app Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jun 30, 2022 |
Love Island and Worst First Dates
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Awful first date stories! Everyone has one and this week Lucy and Ben reached out to fid out what your worst first date stories are. From chewing leaves to racist girls who scream at people this episode has it all. We're also having a chat about the new season of love island and everything that has been coming out about that! This episode is also sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is use code NOTSOFIT visit: www.athleticgreens.com/notsofit Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jun 23, 2022 |
How to train WITH your menstrual cycle NOT against it
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PERIODS, while completing a personal training course, there is exactly 0 mention of menstruation, which is something that affects half of the humans on this planet. This ep is also sponsored by Fabletics Men, Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with our link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon
https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jun 16, 2022 |
Aggressive Dieting for Weight Loss & Cheat Meals
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In this episode Lucy and Ben are talking everything cheat day related. In the past they were like many who thought that cheat days were something to aspire for, going full F**k it mode and eating the entire house. But was does this achieve? Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Jun 09, 2022 |
Gym Anxiety, Sunk Cost Fallacy and Dangerous Diet Drinks
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In this first proper episode back after Lucy and Ben's Engagement and trip to America we are taking a look at how best to overcome crippling gym anxiety and how we have been affected by it in the past, looking at tackling the Sunk Cost Fallacy and how much diet coke does it really take to be dangerous? This Episode is brought to you by Koro, in the words of Ben, Koro products are so good that we've had to buy a padlock to lock the cupboards up to stop us eating the entire order in one go. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the chocolate pretzel balls. You will NOT regret it. Use code NOTSOFIT7 to get 7 days free with the MyCoach School app! https://mycoach-school.com/app |
Jun 02, 2022 |
Relationship Therapy - Only Fans, Cheating & When To Walk Away
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In this very special episode of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast we are sitting down in our very own couples therapy with clinical psychologist and relationship therapist extraordinaire Dr. Sarah Schewitz. Sarah is joining us over zoom from her home in LA this afternoon as we sit down to discuss the details of married life, how best to deal with jealousy and hurt feeling in a relationship. When it's best to throw in the towel, whether men and woman have different sex drives, and how the modern world can really F**k with your relationship.
Big thanks to Dr. Sarah Schewitz for taking part in this episode. Her relationship therapy and marriage counselling business can be found at: https://coupleslearn.com/ and on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/coupleslearn/ This Episode is also brought to you by Koro, in the words of Ben, Koro products are so good that we've had to buy a padlock to lock the cupboards up to stop us eating the entire order in one go. To shop with Koro use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the chocolate pretzel balls. You will NOT regret it. Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get a 7 day FREE trial on our coaching app: https://mycoach-school.com/app Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp |
May 26, 2022 |
Overcoming Binge Eating and Improve your Relationship with Food With Dr Emilia Thompson
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Have you ever struggled with a negative relationship with food? Studies suggest that over 50% of people have a negative relationship with food. With that in mind, it is not surprise that todays guest is going from strength to strength in this industry helping people develop more healthy relationships with food and better understand what goes into their body and how best to think about it. ________ For more Emilia: Follow her on isntagram here: https://www.instagram.com/emiliathompsonphd/ Her website: https://www.emilia.fitness/ If you are struggling with any of the issues raised in todays podcast then please visit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ - Reccomended to access info about disordered eating. https://www.rachelannehobbs.com/ Reccomended by Emilia as a dietitian who works with people with eating disorders. Or get in touch with a medical professional like your GP who will be able to advise better. _________ Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A |
May 19, 2022 |
The Struggle of Never Feeling Good Enough & Waking Up Early ft. Dwayne The Rock Johnson (kind of)
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We kick todays episode off with a present that Ben has bought for Lucy to decorate her side of the podcast studio! Who else is a Moana fan? Today we take a look at the trap of trying to strive for perfection and how to combat it.
We also have a look at Lucy and Ben's morning routine and tips for waking up ready to kick the days ass. To shop with our sponsor of todays episode use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the low sugar chocolate protein crunchies. You will NOT regret it. Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app |
May 12, 2022 |
How to improve your body image - Sponsored by Fabletics
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Why did we start working out? Like most people our journey was started due to issues around body image, but is training in the gym really the best way to combat these problems? Can being surrounded by 24/7 access to social media and influencers actually make our body image issues worse? Are we happy with our current bodies when we look at them in the mirror? We go in to all of this and more in todays episode of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast! Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with our link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app |
May 05, 2022 |
Our Biggest Fitness F**k ups & Why You're Not Losing Weight...
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In this episode of the podcast we take a look at the mistakes we made when we started our fitness journey, Ben had 7 day doms from the worst leg workout of his life. We also chat about strategies to wake up with energy as opposed to being tired all the time, and how to deal with being a perfectionist.
Thanks to Air-Up for Sponsoring this episode, use code: NotSoFit to get 10% off at: https://uk.air-up.com/ Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get a 7 day FREE trial on our coaching app: https://mycoach-school.com/app |
Apr 28, 2022 |
The Superhero Diet with Hollywood Personal Trainer Magnus Lygdbäck
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To mark The Northman being released in cinemas everywhere this weekend, we sat down to chat with A list personal trainer Magnus Lygdbäck.
He has a list of A list clients longer than he can remember, he has trained Gal Gadot, Alicia Vikander, James McAvoy, Ben Affleck, Alex Skarsgard, Katy Perry and Dua Lipa to name a few. The Northman with Alexander Skarsgard is in theatres everywhere now, you can view the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMSdFM12hOw For more of Magnus follow him on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/magnuslygdback/?hl=en And on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPwPMjZAM5LNB8Fd7M5b9w Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app |
Apr 21, 2022 |
Habits for Healthy Relationships & Calories on Menus
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The UK has recently made it law that all food menus need to display calories, this complex topic has a lot of people split.
Will this help with the obesity epidemic that all nations are facing? Will this make peoples relationship and unhealthy obsession over food metrics worse? In this ep Lucy and Ben also take a look at relationships and discuss non traditional relationships and take a look at their own 3 year relationship! To shop with our sponsor of todays episode use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the low sugar chocolate protein crunchies. You will NOT regret it. If you think you are suffering from any of the conditions we spoke about in todays episode then check out these resources for information. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/ Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) 03000 11 12 13 anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain oagb.org.uk Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get a 7 day FREE trial on our coaching app: https://mycoach-school.com/app Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Apr 14, 2022 |
Is Happiness a Destination?
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Join our 8 week transform challenge with 50% off use code TRANSFORM50- https://mycoach-school.com/8week-challenge Is happiness a place you can visit? there is such a big emphasis on the happiness that comes with achieving certain goals or obtaining certain things but in this episode we take a look at things that you can do to find happiness on the road to these accomplishments. |
Apr 07, 2022 |
How Fitness Can Mess With You & Your Libido
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In todays episode we take a deep dive into some of your amazing questions, covering, libido while dieting, have a joke competition and answer "how much money do we make?" Get 2 Shorts for ₤24 AND 70% off on single items becoming a VIP member with our link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon Join our 8 week transform challenge with 50% off - https://mycoach-school.com/8week-challenge |
Mar 31, 2022 |
Zach Bitter - Setting a 100 Mile World Record
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Zach Bitter is a world record setting ultra endurance legend. He set the world record running 100 miles in under 12 hours and has since gone on to shatter numerous other records around the world. Find more of Zach at @ZachBitter And listen to his podcast, The Human Performance Podcast at https://zachbitter.com/hpo Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get a 7 day FREE trial on the the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app |
Mar 24, 2022 |
The Power of "No", Creepy Pt's, and Electric Eels...
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Welcome back to the Not So Fit Couple Podcast, in this week's episode Lucy and Ben cover creepy PT's who are getting handsy during training sessions, The power of introducing the word "NO" to your vocabulary and learn about electric eels. To shop with our sponsor of todays episode use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are honestly incredible, try the low sugar chocolate protein crunchies. You will NOT regret it. |
Mar 17, 2022 |
How to Balance Lifting and Running
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Balancing Lifting and Running, is it even possible? For the last year we have becoming obsessed with running and now smash a weekly half marathon. Has our gym progress stalled? Have we lost all of our muscle? Obviously not, but if you listen to the common thoughts on the matter that would be the case. In this episode we go over everything you need to know to balance lifting and running to live the fittest life possible! Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app |
Mar 10, 2022 |
Muscle Loss - The Silent Killer Ft. Ollie Patrick
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Oliver Patrick is a Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of contemporary wellbeing strategies.
The health and fitness industry can put far too much emphasis on the presence of abs and how much you can bench press, so in this episode we are taking a look at some of the most chronically overlooked aspects of wellness with Ollie who has decades of experience as a consultant physiologist and nutritionist. Find more from Ollie here: https://www.futurepractice.org/ Follow on instagram: www.instagram.com/Clinical_wellbeing Use code NOTSOFIT20 to get 20% off your first month with the MyCoach School https://mycoach-school.com/app Join The MyCoach School: http://mycoach-school.com/ Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachschoolapp More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Shop Myprotein - https://prf.hn/l/7gpkNWa Code - MYCOACHBENJI Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ |
Mar 03, 2022 |
Sleepless Nights & Using Exercise as Therapy
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We are back baby, Season 4 of the Not So Fit Couple is here.
In today's episode we are catching up with the madness of the last 2 months, talking sleepless and anxious nights and the use of exercise as therapy. Get 2 Shorts for ₤24 AND 70% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon |
Feb 24, 2022 |
The Not So Fit Couple Podcast Christmas Special - Sponsored by Fabletics – AD
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Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon In this special one off Christmas episode we tackle the ultimate question at Christmas time. What is the ultimate festive treat? Is it celebrations? the humble quality street chocolate? Perhaps a new mince pie variation? In this ep we will settle this once and for all. |
Dec 22, 2021 |
How to Deal With Failure & Setbacks (final episode)
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In the final episode of Season 3 of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast we are going over failures, setbacks and how to deal with them. If you've not been living under a rock for the last week then you'll be aware that our app was scheduled to launch on Thursday and has been slightly delayed due to some annoying technical problems. In this ep we take a look at those issues and discuss how we're overcoming them, and give tips on overcoming failures and setbacks. |
Nov 24, 2021 |
Stop Self Sabotaging, Procrastination & BS Productivity Hacks
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In the current age of social media self help gurus everyone seems to be promoting procrastination and productivity hacks, but how can we cut through the noise and start to work on solutions that work for us? We've genuinely tried every "secret" method and read every productivity hack out there and today we're chatting about our favourite methods to increase productivity and get those annoying tasks boxed off. |
Nov 18, 2021 |
How Intermittent Fasting Works, Cold Shower Myths & Cravings
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In this new episode we take a look at the biomechanics behind intermittent fasting, talk fitness fads that have taken over your life at some point. Cold showers and how to tackle cravings! |
Nov 11, 2021 |
Winter Bulking
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It looks like we're well and truly on the game of thrones calendar right now and guess what? Winter is well and truly coming. It's the time of year that bro's the world over put aside their chicken and rice and start shovelling pizza upon pizza into their mouth looking for "gains" but is it really necessary? HELL NO, in this podcast we take a look at the reasons behind this dumb mentality and look into what can be done about it. |
Nov 04, 2021 |
3 Habits That Have Changed Our Life & How To Deal With Food Cravings - Sponsored by Fabletics - AD
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Before this ep we told you to ask us some questions and we were overwhelmed by the amount of responses! In this ep we cover our all time book recommendations, habits that have changed our life, and Lucy gives a little update to the phonic alphabet. Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon |
Oct 28, 2021 |
Dr Mike - Doctor's Perspective on Fitness Fat Shaming & PC Culture
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In this latest episode of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast, we sit down with friend of the show Dr Mike Banna to discuss issues such as fat shaming within the fitness industry, the obesity epidemic and our top 5 chocolate bars of all time... you know, the important stuff. |
Oct 21, 2021 |
Fergus Crawley - Mental Health & Bouncing Back from Depression
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Fergus Crawley's list of achievements is nothing short of insane. As a true hybrid athlete, he's ran ultra marathons, iron man triathlons, ran a marathon up and down the tallest mountain in the Uk. He's raised over 100 thousand pounds for mental health charities in the UK after struggling with severe depression that ultimately led to him attempting to take his own life. In this interview we take a deep look into these aspects of Fergus' life and talk about his latest endeavours. If anyone is struggling with any of the themes discussed in today's episode then please reach out for help by calling: Samaritans: 116 123 SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258 |
Oct 14, 2021 |
Coping with Anxiety and Stress
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Anxiety and Stress are two of the most commonly faced mental health conditions, and in honour of Mental Health awareness month we are taking a look at ways in which fitness and exercise can be used to aid to combat the effects of anxiety and stress and when you should learn to give yourself a break. |
Oct 06, 2021 |
Matt Does Fitness - Steroid Use, YouTuber Income & Child Obesity
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In today's episode we are joined by arguably youtube's biggest fitness creator Matt Morsia. We are going to be taking a look at how Matt deals with constant questions about steroids, how he managed to transition from being a P.E. teacher to becoming one of youtube's brightest stars and crack out our very own Not So Fit Couple Podcast Natty or Not test. |
Sep 30, 2021 |
Nick Butter - The Man Who Ran Around The World
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Nick Butter is one of the most celebrated ultra runners on the planet. He is the first human being to ever run a marathon in every country on earth (196 to be exact) and has recently completed a 128 day run around Britain where he ran 200 marathons back to back, a large portion of which was done with a broken leg. Nick's stories don't end there, from being held at gunpoint in the largest market on earth to being smuggled across the Yemen border by drug smugglers this is seriously one of the most incredible podcasts we've had the pleasure to hold. |
Sep 23, 2021 |
Nile Wilson - Abuse in Competitive Sports, Addiction and Mental Health
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Nile Wilson is one of youtube's fastest growing stars, but before launching into youtube fame he was one of the most accomplished gymnasts in British history.
Since retiring from gymnastics last year Nile has been vocal about the mistreatment and abuse he suffered while training for the olympics. In this episode we take a no holds barred look at the negative side of growing up as a competitive athlete and the pitfalls that can come with growing up like this. |
Sep 16, 2021 |
Asha Philip - An Olympian's Mindset & Mental Health
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In today's episode we sit down with one of UK athletics brightest stars Asha Philip. Asha has become a household name in the sport and has gone on to win medals at every level possible, including the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021 Olympics. In todays episode we sit down and take a dive into every aspect of competing in the most recent Olympic games, and delve further into the mental health effects of competing at the highest level possible. |
Sep 08, 2021 |
Chris Williamson - Only Fans, Sleep & Jealousy
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Today we have the absolute privelage to sit down with one of the UK's biggest podcast hots, Mr Chris Williamson. Chris has made hundreds of podcasts on his show Modern Wisdom with guests such as Jordan Peterson, Yeonmi Park and other internationally recognised figures, so we were absolutely thrilled to invite him on. In this ep we take a deep dive with Chris on topic like Only Fans, jealousy, methods for effective sleep and the lie of the "patriarchy". |
Sep 02, 2021 |
Stop Cardio Killing Gains
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If you've been following Lucy and Ben's instagrams for the last few months you'll have noticed that there has been a lot more cardio and running as of late. But does this mean that their gains are wasting away? In this latest episode we take a deeper look into the effects of cardio on muscle building. |
Aug 26, 2021 |
Emma Storey-Gordon
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In this episode we sit down with @esgfitness, and take a look into a wealth of topics from, the health repercussions of competitive bodybuilding and a deep dive into relationship do's and don'ts. |
Aug 18, 2021 |
Olympics, The Good The Bad and The ugly
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After the success that was Tokyo 2021 in the midst of the pandemic we sit down and take a look back over past Olympic games and highlight some of the better and worse elements of the games. |
Aug 12, 2021 |
How To Get Out Of A Rut & Addictive Plastic Surgery
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In this episode we discuss pulling yourself out of a rut, why you wont find motivation & our thoughts on plastic surgery. |
Aug 04, 2021 |
Negativity Bias
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In this episode we take a look at the effects of negativity bias in this increasingly connected world where negative comments can have such a detrimental effect on the mental state of all of us. In this episode we also take a look at coping mechanisms that we have developed as people who have been the subject of a lot of unwanted negative attention. |
Jul 28, 2021 |
James Smith
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Today we are join by a fellow personal trainer, Sunday Times best selling author, and old friend Mr James Smith to talk everything from drugs, social conformity, hate & how to wipe your ass. |
Jul 21, 2021 |
Should We Always Be Looking to Self Develop?
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Does self improvement always lead to a happier life? In this episode we take a look at what it means to always be striving for self improvement in our day to day lives, especially at a time when the world has been flipped upside down for so many of us and looking after our mental health seems more important than ever. |
Jul 07, 2021 |
How to Find Work You Enjoy Ft. Cal ‘Sponsored by Fabletics – AD
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Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon In this very special episode we sit down with a normally silent part of the MyCoach School team, Cal our Content Manager and Photographer. In this ep we look at how to find a job you really enjoy and get the scoop on what it's like to work for us... no holding back. |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Q&A: Starting our business, gym pervs and your "ideal" weight
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In this episode we cover everything from how we started the MyCoach School all those years ago to how we deal with pervy guys in the gym. |
Jun 23, 2021 |
Men vs Women in Gym Training
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In this new episode we're taking a look into the differences that exist between men and women with regards to physical training in the gym. We cover everything from hormones to controversial professional athletes. In this ep Ben also finally got himself a new pair of headphones. It only took him 3 years... |
Jun 16, 2021 |
Overcoming Food Anxiety
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Now that lockdown is starting to ease slightly we are starting to receive daily messages concerning new found food anxiety from people all over the world.
On today's episode we are talking about how this can be combatted and letting you in on some of our own personal experiences with anxiety.
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Jun 09, 2021 |
Body Dysmorphia, The Toilet Debate & Calling My Mum On Air
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In this episode we field questions from our followers and cover everything from body dysmorphia, calling my mum live on air and the greatest debate of our generation: Standing up to wipe or sitting down. |
Jun 02, 2021 |
Is counting calories a ridiculous way to lose weight?
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In this weeks ep we discuss calorie counting as a tool for weight loss & the debate on should we be adding calorie labelling to menus across the UK. |
May 26, 2021 |
Alex Tilinca - Transgender Bodybuilder
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This week we sit down with Gymshark athlete and competitive bodybuilder Alex Tinlinca. Alex is a 23 year old transgender man and is one of the first openly trans competitive bodybuilders in history.
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May 19, 2021 |
Diren Kartal
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Today we chat to the man himself, Mr. Diren Kartal, in this podcast we cover everything from mushrooms to motivation. This was genuinely one of the most fun podcasts we've done and we're massively excited to share this sit down chat with one of our industry's most no nonsense straight talkers. |
May 12, 2021 |
Fitness Trackers: The Good & The Bad
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On this weeks ep, Lucy & Ben delve into the accuracy of apple watches, Fitbits & other fitness trackers, along side how they can become a hindrance rather than a benefit to you. |
May 05, 2021 |
Calorie Counting vs Intuitive Eating
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This week we delve into the benefits and potential downfalls to either dieting method/ intervention, diet culture and how we should all be aiming to eat this way for in the long term. |
Apr 28, 2021 |
Rob Lipsett - The Power of Positivity
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This week we catch up with one of the most positive people on earth to talk about how we can create positivity in our life, how self grooming can improve self esteem & what is toxic positivity? If you are having a tough day, need a laugh and someone to put a smile on your face, look no further than this weeks ep.
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Apr 21, 2021 |
10k Steps a Day? Breaking Plateaus & When to Up Calories
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On this weeks podcast we dive into your questions from Instagram, discussing why 10k steps per day are important for both physical and mental health, how to up calories and when, plus why and how we break down plateaus.
Sign up for the Back 2 The Gym 2.0 Challenge: https://mycoach-school.com/back2gym-challenge |
Apr 14, 2021 |
Food Restriction & Can Your Deficit Be Too Big?
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On this weeks podcast we dive into your questions from Instagram, discussing food avoidance to out fitness pet peeves. Back 2 gym challenge waiting list: |
Apr 07, 2021 |
How to Deal With Negativity
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In this weeks episode we take a look at the effects of online trolling and give our thoughts on how to overcome the negativity that can come with an increasingly digital lifestyle. Back 2 Gym waiting list: https://mycoach-school.com/upcoming |
Mar 31, 2021 |
Fick Is Fit
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Why being thick is not only physically but also mentally a positive goal to have.
8 Week Challenge waiting list; https://mycoach-school.com/upcoming |
Mar 24, 2021 |
Ethan Suplee
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This week we catch up with Wolf of Wall Street star & one of Hollywoods finest, Mr Ethan Suplee to talk about his personal transformation. Ethan gives an incredibly insightful look into his fitness journey that has seen him top out at nearly 550lbs and led to him now sitting at 220lbs and looking incredible. |
Mar 17, 2021 |
The Future Of Fitness
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What will an industry that showed year on year growth and peaking in recent years, now look like in a post covid world? |
Mar 10, 2021 |
Eating Disorder Awareness
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This week we have dedicated this episode to eating disorder awareness week in order to help people better understand eating disorders, their seriousness as well as how & where they can ask for help. Important links to get help; |
Mar 03, 2021 |
The Relationship Episode
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The things about relationships we wish someone had told us about to build a strong and healthy relationship. |
Feb 24, 2021 |
Rapid Fat Loss
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This week we kick off Season 3 of the podcast & launch the YouTube channel for the podcast so you can also watch & listen to us chit chat week to week. Ep 1 we kick off talking all things good, bad and ugly with rapid fat loss. New YT Channel; The 5 Day Free Myth of Motivation Event; |
Feb 17, 2021 |
The Myth Of Motivation
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Today we chat about how to master motivation & the tricks and tips that have helped us better understand motivation in order to take action. |
Feb 10, 2021 |
8 Fitness Fads You Need To Avoid
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There is nothing that rattles us more than the people & companies that manipulate others into trying, buying & believing in nonsense products & "secrets" that result in nothing but disappointment, negative relationships and an empty wallet. Today we go on bullsh*t spree! |
Feb 03, 2021 |
Disorderly Eating With Ben Carpenter
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With 1.25 million people in the UK having an eating disorder, and a 66% increase in eating disorder hospital admissions in 2020, this week we delve into a very complex topic and discuss our beliefs into some of the causes and issues around this with Ben Carpenter. |
Jan 27, 2021 |
Home Training
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This week we chit chat about how we can make progress at home, what kit to by to get the most bang for your buck and what to avoid. |
Jan 20, 2021 |
Living With Covid
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This week we discuss what its like to live with Covid19 from our personal experience |
Jan 14, 2021 |
COSMO Cover: Body Positivity Or Promoting Obesity?
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This week we chat about the Internets topic of much debate, Cosmo's magazine cover featuring women of all different shapes & sizes, plus the effects of obesity during the pandemic. |
Jan 06, 2021 |
Why You Dont Always Need To Be In A Calorie Deficit
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In todays ep we discuss why you need to come away from your calorie deficit and how to psychologically pull away from the diet mentality to enjoy foods again. Our New Year Challenge Waiting List;
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Dec 16, 2020 |
Life Changing Benefits To Lifting
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Dec 08, 2020 |
Steps To Becoming Mentally Strong
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So many struggle silently with poor mental strength and lack the awareness to see how they are capable of becoming & being mentally strong to lead a happier life. |
Oct 21, 2020 |
5 Reasons Your'e Not Losing Weight
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Ever wonder why you're not losing weight? Even though you hit your calories, cardio'd like crazy and avoided binging? Today we look into some of the under the radar reasons why the scales wont budge. |
Sep 30, 2020 |
Caffeine, Coffee & Cocaine?
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This week we look at the effects of a trigger happy coffee arm, the lies sold to you by the media on energy drinks & the most used drug in the world! |
Sep 23, 2020 |
What Happens To Our Brain & Body When We Don't Sleep
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This week we explore some studies on sleep and delve into some hard hitting and potentially life threatening side effects from long term lack of sleep & how to improve your sleep. |
Sep 16, 2020 |
Dangerous Dieting with Zac Perna
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This week we spoke with our pal from down under on his experience with extremely aggressive dieting, low calorie intakes & binge eating |
Sep 02, 2020 |
Making The Most From Your F8ck Ups
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We all make mistakes in life, we all f8ck up & the last thing we want to hear is everything happens for a reason, but today we talk about how to create opportunities from our problems |
Aug 26, 2020 |
How Stress effects Your Body
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Stress is unavoidable, and it can have massive effects on our body, mindset & lifestyle, so what is the best way to deal with it & use it to our advantage? |
Aug 19, 2020 |
Dealing With Negative People
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We cant avoid negativity, it is there in life and thats okay, but today we look at how you can deal with it and more so the people that create in your life. |
Aug 12, 2020 |
Are You Overtraining?
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This week as we return to gyms we look into "is overtraining even a thing?", how to know if you are overtraining & the quickest way to get back your gains. |
Jul 29, 2020 |
Body Image - Stop hating your body
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After a break away to Barcelona recently & spending some time chilling on the beach it opened our minds to how different people will hate, love & even harm their bodies for many different reasons. |
Jul 22, 2020 |
How To Believe In Yourself with Corey Gregory
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This week we had our second yank in a row on the show & we could not have had a better guest in the form of self built fitness entrepreneur Corey Gregory who has worked with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger & Tiger Woods. |
Jul 15, 2020 |
Top 10 Tips For Building Muscle With Brad Schoenfeld
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This week we talk with the Godfather of muscular hypertrophy & one of the industries leading authorities on body composition. What this man does not know about building muscle, is not worth knowing. |
Jul 08, 2020 |
Should You Quit Your Job With Jamie Alderton
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This week we our joined by Ben's first mentor Jamie Alderton to discuss the benefits of saying I quit & when is the right time to make your hobby your career to live a happier life. |
Jun 29, 2020 |
Don't Be A D*ck To Yourself
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This week we ask one powerful question that will help you to address that inner voice of self criticism, conquer self doubt & tips for some self loven. |
Jun 24, 2020 |
How I Lost 30kg Ft Behzinga
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This week we talk with YouTube superstar & 1/7 of the Sidemen, Behzinga AKA Ethan Payne, about how losing 30kg changed his life & self confidence. We also dive into his career as a YouTuber and how he has gained over 6 million followers across his social media channels. |
Jun 17, 2020 |
Why We Train
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In this weeks Ep we talk about the difference between exercise and training, the good & the bad about home training and the mental benefits of working out. |
Jun 10, 2020 |
Building Self Confidence to Achieve More
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In this weeks ep we talk about how building confidence can be a game changer to achieving more and worrying less. We touch on various topics such as confidence Vs courage, narcissism as well as answering questions wrote in by you the listeners. |
Jun 03, 2020 |
The Importance Of A Morning Routine
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Morning routine has completely changed our lives for the better and has become a tool that creates better versions of ourselves to take on the day ahead, plus we get pretty philosophical in this ep. |
May 27, 2020 |
The Dangers of Obesity During Covid-19
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Obesity and the dangers of it, is something we have spoken about many times before, but never has it been so important and essential to talk about, take action with and educate people on as of right now. |
May 20, 2020 |
Eating To Be Happy
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In this episode we explore the habits that can help you make better decisions with your diet to become both leaner and happier. We also delve further into our experience with binge eating and why it is holding you back. |
May 13, 2020 |
Lifting The Stigma From Women & Weights Ft Felicity Rosina
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On today’s episode we chat with online personal trainer Felicity Rosina about how women are portrayed in the fitness industry, what barriers they face and how to prosper in the current climate |
May 01, 2020 |
How To Not Give A F*ck Ft Sonny Webster
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This week we chat with former GB Olympic weightlifter, Sonny Webster, all about how to apply your time and energy to the things that make you happy, whilst learning the power of saying no. |
Apr 22, 2020 |
Self Isolation Tips with Olympian Harry Aikines
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This weeks Ep we speak to Great Britains fire feet 100m sprinter Harry Aikines on self isolation tips for both training and switching up your mindset to adapt conquer quarantine. |
Apr 19, 2020 |
Dealing With Criticism Ft Paul Mort
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We are joined by the myth the man the mortylegend who is Paul Mort to discuss how to deal with criticism from others and ourselves. |
Apr 19, 2020 |
Dealing With Stress & Anxiety
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This week we delve into our experiences with anxiety and how we have dealt with it over the years. |
Apr 19, 2020 |
How To Motivate Yourself
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In this weeks episode Ben & Lucy talk about their ways in how they stay motivated and how to motivate others whether that is to lose weight, get strong & jacked or in your career. |
Feb 13, 2020 |
Effects of Alcohol on Fitness with Chris Williamson
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Today we chat to former Love Island contestant Chris Williamson on the effects that alcohol has on weight loss, muscle building and your mindset. |
Feb 04, 2020 |
The Vegan Debate
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Talking about the good, the bad and the impacts of Veganism on your health & the environment. |
Jan 27, 2020 |
The 10 Things We Learned From 2019
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The 10 biggest life, fitness and business lessons we learned from 2019. The good the bad and all the coffee. Sign up to our New Year challenge: bit.ly/mcsjanuarychallenge |
Jan 09, 2020 |
Health & Happiness
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A catch up with Ben & Lucy after living in Australia for over a month, and how health & fitness can have both positive and negative effects. |
Dec 03, 2019 |
How to Create Work Life Balance
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In todays episode Ben & Lucy are joined by fellow Gymshark athlete Nathan McCallum to chat about how to create work life balance in order to get the most out of life & your career. |
Nov 16, 2019 |
10 Biggest Fitness Myths
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In todays episode, Ben and Lucy chat about the popular health and fitness myths. They cover topics such as does spot reduction work, doing lots of cardio is the best way to lose weight, lifting weights makes women bulky and the more you sweat the more fat you loose... Thanks so much for listening and make sure you review the podcast if you enjoyed this episode and subscribe for more! |
Oct 30, 2019 |
The Impact of Social Media
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Todays episode is all about Social Media and the impact it has had on Ben and Lucys lives, both the good and the bad, their experience with business growth but also negativity. I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. |
Oct 21, 2019 |
Mental Resilience | With Sophie Butler
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This week we cover adversity in a variety of aspects in life and how to overcome them. Sophie opens up about her injury, mental health and self confidence and being an advocate for disabled athletes and gym goers. |
Oct 07, 2019 |
Fat Shaming
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In this episode we discuss the topic of fat shaming that has caused much debate in recent media and online and whether its a valid tool to help the obesity epidemic |
Sep 30, 2019 |
Binge Eating
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Lucy and Ben describe their experiences with binge eating and talk about methods in which they themselves gained control over their disordered eating behaviours. |
Sep 30, 2019 |