Majoring in the Minors

In this old Episode Mahan and his good friend Felix go through their experiences as coaches, how they got introduced to the fitness industry, and what are their takes on what makes one successful as a coach.

In this episode with our returning guest, Eric Bugera, and we try and break our curse and actually talk about the positive side of the fitness industry and how it exists on social media. But also digging deeper into what makes Eric, Eric! and talking about tough times in life and stories that might not see the light as much. As per brand we don't actually remember what we discussed, so you have to listen and find out.

In this episode Mahi is joined by Coach Danai Sisouphanh. We talked about Danai's travel plans. His training, how he prepares for races as well as advice he would have for other people wanting to get into running. If you are interested in getting your running shoes out, listen to this one!

In this episode Mahi is joined by none other than Jordan Jiunta, co-founder of Pre-script. The goal of the episode was to try and get through the entire episode without discussing the fitness industry. So we went through travel, camping and life stories instead. Have a listen and hope you enjoy :)

In this episode Mahi and Louie are joined by Zizi a registered associate nutritionist and we get to talk everything nutrition and food controversy. Again I don't remember what actually was said, so have a listen and let us know what you think.

I don't remember what was said, so listen and tell me how it was. He said something about being irritably moral I think.

Join Mahi and Louie as they have random chat with the only valuable takeaway focusing on having a systematic way of thinking. Being able to un marry ones-self from a specific style of training allows coaches to be able to program better and ultimately provide more value to clients. Enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode of Majoring in the Minors Mahi gets to talk to Katie Roberts, an IPF/British Powerlifter, online Coach and personal trainer and the founder of Wild pursuits. Katie at first glance might look like a composed and shy person but she has lived an adventurous life and ten times over! We get to talk about her early life, her travels to different countries and the life she led there and the type of work she has done. I was super happy to have this chat with Katie! She is a super interesting person and I can’t get enough of chatting with her.

In this episode, Mahi is joined by his good friend Flavia Russo. A KCL Graduate and talks to her about his fear of big charities and how in his little mind he doesn't find them trustworthy. Flavia works with a number of collaborative charities such as "LAFF Charity" and even has started her own; "Expanding Horizons". We managed to cover topics such as: -How she got started working alongside charities -Her past experiences, helping charities dealing with Immigrants and Refugees. -Collaborative Charities. -Her work with LAFF, Expanding Horizons, and the Otherside Foundation. If you would like to get involved or have any questions, you can find them on social media: You can find Flavia's own charity @expandinghorizons_chairty And lastly, you can find LAFF @laffcharity As always thank you for listening to Majoring in the Minors podcast.

In this episode. Mahi is being a Grinch and Louie is trying to console him. That is all.

In this episode, Mahi had the pleasure of talking to Lil Bianchi Kimble. Bianchi is an Elite Powerlifter, world-class coach, a very driven person, and extremely fascinating. She is also the Head coach and founder of OTG Method where you can take everything training to the next level. Bianchi and Mahi got to talk about her introduction to the fitness world, her influences in strength and conditioning, her competition days, and also her addiction and how she overcame it. You can find Bianchi on Instagram @lil_bianchi_ You can find OTG Method on Instagram @otgmethod As always, thank you for listening to Majoring in the Minors

In this episode, Mahi is joined by Tom Henderson, yet another Pre-Script Coach, a very good friend, and the co-host of the Multifarious Podcast. Tom and Mahi get to talk about their common interest which is comic book movies, especially, the newest Spider-Man movie. You can find Tom on Instagram @t.m.henderson and you can listen to Multifarious podcast on different platforms and find them on Instagram @themultifariouspodcast As always, thank you for listening to Majoring in the Minors

In this episode Mahi is joined by a good friend, and a walking Tricep muscle, Denzil Cruz. The episode started by discussing Bulgarian Split Squats and discipline and martial to deeper conversations like insecurities and anxiety. Topics covered in this episode were: -Pushing yourself to your absolute limit -Discipline and Martial arts -Validation and social anxiety -Expressing your feelings -Great friends -And much more Enjoy this episode. And as always thank you for listening to Majoring in the Minors.

Mahi and Louie are back with a long-overdue episode having both of the captains steering this mad ship. We start the episode talking about where Louie has been and immediately get into nutrition habits and talk of things that might help people build better eating habits. Enjoy this short yet sweet episode. And as always thank you for listening to Majoring in the MInors.

In this episode, Mahi is joined by two of his clients Charline and Alex who have had a very interesting journey. As someone who has moved from Iran to the UK, Mahi knows a thing or two about being a minority and having to deal with discrimination at every turn. But what was interesting is that both Charline and Alex made the opposite journey and moved from the west to east and China for this instance where they became friends and how they also had to deal with -in their own way- with being a minority. this was a chat between people who have experienced similar troubles in life and how each one has found their own unique way of dealing with it. As always thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi is lucky enough to be joined by the lovely and amazing (x2) Alessandra Orehek and Vanessa Marilynn. Both of whom are extraordinary trainers/coaches with an interest in the neuropsychology aspects of training people as well. We got to talk about all things from our own experiences of getting into the fitness industry to movies and much more. Some of the topics covered were: -The question "How are you?" -Starting from nothing. -Being new in the gym. -Being a better coach. -"Into the blue." -Different business models. -Content creation. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.  You can find Alessandra on @alessandra_orehek You can find Vanessa on @vanessamarilynn

In this episode, Mahi is joined by the co-pilots of the crazy ride that is called "FHT Camps", Katie Roberts and Dan Casson. The next FHT Camps event will be held at UFit Gym, Cardiff on the 27th of November. We took the time to talk about what this workshop will be all about, what we will bring to the table, and what will be covered during the event. We will go through: -Relevant Lower Body Anatomy. -Barbell Movements &Core. -Applicable Lower Body Hypertrophy Principles and Exercises. -And much more... As always, thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.  You can find Katie on Instagram @katielouisecoaching You can find Dan on Instagram @cassonstrength_fitness You can find U FIT Gym on Instagram @ufit_fitness You can find FHT Camps on Instagram @fht_camps

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by our dear friend Alessandra Orehek. Allesandra takes us through how she wants to add value and help her clients grow on a holistic level.  Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors. You can find Alessandra on Instagram @Alessandra_orehek.

This episode of Majoring in the Minors is dedicated to the FHT Camps Lower body day that Mahi, Kyle, and Dan are running together. We recorded this episode to talk about the structure of the event and answer the questions people had about the event. You can find us: @fht_camps  @mahanelmi_  @coachbaxter  @cassonstrength_fitness 

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Saloojee and Tom, hosts of the Multifarious podcast on a joint podcast special. We had many laughs and had a meaningful chat that spanned many topics. We discussed: 1) Relationships* 2) Training advice and tips 3) Being coached and ego 4) The merits of debate 5) Random chats 6) Shiny things Check out the Multifarious podcast @themultifariouspodcast. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors. *Disclaimer: Mahi and Louie do not endorse any advice that was provided during this episode nor do we claim to be experts on the subject. Listen at at your own peril and please do not try this in your own relationships.

Join Mahi and Louie for their secret to life. In this episode Louie and Mahan talk about Louie’s training and Mahan’s programming, cat allergies, and a random number of points to improve life. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

Join Mahi and Louie for a random conversation/interview. In this episode Louie interviews Mahan with a serious of seemingly random questions about fitness and training, and Mahi provides us with some nuggets of wisdom in regards to training and life. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Michael Patella, founder and owner of 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, for a chat around assumptions and the human mind. We discussed: 1) Why we make assumptions 2) Why assumptions lead to conflict 3) PED regulation in sports 4) The kinds of stimulus that inform our decision making You can find Michael on Instagram @teamsweatlife. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie sit down to discuss a bias that everybody has to some capacity. Confirmation bias, is a form of bias in which people tend to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's their own values and beliefs. We discussed: - Why debating nowadays has become egotistical instead of a chance to grow and study different lenses - When its ok to have some confirmation bias - Why it's important to challenge ones own ideas 

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Isabel Rawlings, one of the founders and the Head of Brand at Thursday, a new dating App. Thursday is a novel idea, where the app only allows you to match with people on Thursdays. We talk about the concept of Thursday and how it differentiates itself from other popular dating apps. We also discussed: - The state of dating and dating app burnout - Tips for finding that special someone - How Thursday strives for quality instead of quantity - Potential Future enhancements  For more information check the app out @thursdaydating on Instagram.

In this episode, Mahi is riding solo and is joined by Dan Casson & Kyle Baxter and we talk everything imaginable as friends do. We discussed the following: - Gratitude and what it means - State of the Fitness industry - Mahi's questioning parenting ambitions  You can find Dan and Kyle on Instagram @cassonstrength_fitness  & @coachbaxter Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Nick Ridpath a  personal trainer, nutrition coach the founder of Unbranded fitness where we delve into past experiences and learnings. We discussed the following: - The concept of loyalty and giving credit where its due - How applied knowledge is power - The importance of mentorship and being mentored You can find Nick on Instagram @nickridpathpt. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Alessandra Orehek, for another insightful chat. The main focus of this episode is on the importance of the gut and dietary habits, which is an essential aspect of fitness and personal success. We discussed: - The importance of diet  - How the quality of what we eat impacts us positively or negatively - Developing eating habits for short and long-term success - The role of dietary habits and how they overlap with other habit-building systems You can find Alessandra on Instagram @Alessandra_orehek. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie sit down to discuss something that afflicts everybody to some extent or form. Anxiety, is a common phenomenon, and is the bodies natural response to being placed in a stressful situation.  We discussed: - How anxiety can stop people from reaching their potential  - Why the usage of social media makes people more prone to anxiety - How anxiety can actually be a useful tool for growth - Why its also important to understand that having anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of, or fearful of, it is a very human phenomenon and everybody deals with it in their own way

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Kyle Traynor, Owner of Elite Vitality Business School and host of the Pivotal Conversations podcast. We discussed business coaching and the importance of educating business owners so that they make more impactful decisions regarding their businesses. We discussed: 1) The importance of business education 2) Why business owners need to learn how to be business autonomous 3) What inspired Kyle to start the Elite Vitality Business School  4) The lack of financial education in the fitness industry You can find Kyle @kylertrayor on Instagram or his website https://evbusinesschool.com/ for information about his business courses. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors

In this special episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Hostilenadia, Dimaghi.Damsel and Tara in a very unexpected encounter where we discuss the importance of mental health hygiene and using art as a form of therapy. We also discussed: - How society stifles people from expressing their own ideas - The polarization of ideas - The importance of being able to find ways to cope when feeling down - Random conversations about life - Humility and self-deprecation - Art You can find out more about Nadia's art @hostilenadia and you can get your dose of therapy @dimaghi.damsel. You can also follow us @majoring.in.the.minors Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this special episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Dan Casson and talk all things strength training and competition. Casson brought a lot of insight about how to prepare for competition as an athlete and how to prepare others as a coach. We also discussed: - Hyper Complexity in training and if it is needed? - Dan's powerlifting Journey - Training with an injury - An athlete's mindest - Human element of coaching You can find out more about Dan on Instagram @cassonstrength_fitness You can also follow us @majoring.in.the.minors Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Louis Bombardiere, who is a fitness trainer and online coach @bombs_bodies and we had a very interesting conversation about the importance of being able to think clearly and why its a struggle to do nowadays. We also discussed: - Why and how to think clearly and how to cut out distractions - The ego and what it means  - Meditation and its importance - Tribalism - Metaphysical conversations - Looking inwards to go forwards You can Listen to Lou's podcast "In Lou We Trust" and find out more information at https://linktr.ee/bombs_bodies  Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie have a random conversation that draws parallels between programming for training and for life, and why a program can help people achieve there goals in a more efficient way. We also discussed the following: - Why listening is very important to helping others understand their "why" - The importance in checking in and evaluating how the program is going - The concept of Will-O-Wisp coaching and how to guide others - Other random conversations Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by James Thayer, Owner of Byproduct Performance, lab coach at Pre-Script and a Master Trainer at Ace Fitness. We discussed various aspects of training and spoke about how similar it is to coach people online versus coaching them in person. We also discussed: 1) Training in the digital era 2) The importance of mental health and for training 3) Why its important to connect with clients and understand their needs  4) How James got his biceps 5) Why its important to recharge to perform optimally You can find James @thayer2513 on Instagram or his website ByproductPerformance.com Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors

In this episode of the podcast, Mahi and Louie discussed the multiplication of value and the importance of investing in oneself in order to help others grow. We also discussed the following:  - Why it isn't selfish to focus/invest in yourself  - How community is important for growth and accountability  - Why it's sometimes necessary to remove some people from your circle of friends  Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode of the podcast, Mahi and Louie are joined by Amira Aristeh, a freelancer who writes for hospitality magazines. Her content mainly focuses on food. fashion and travel. We discussed the following: - Freelance writing, the good, the bad, and the ugly. - Amira's experiences as a freelancer before or after the Pandemic - Mental Health and its relation to social media. - The Creative and the Hospitality Industries. You can find Amira on Instagram @amira58 Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined yet again by Lauren, and this time we discussed running an online PT business and provided tips and tricks that could help future trainers who want to grow their businesses. We discussed the following: - Being consistent and staying visible on social media and how it can help. - Talked about how people buy a person rather than their product. - The importance of the platform you are using to promote yourself. - How to make coaching personal. You can find Lauren on Instagram @Laurenellisfit & her Website. Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by two amazing trainers and fitness professionals to discuss the controversy around Cosmopolitan's newest cover photos and whether or not it should be a controversial topic in the first place. We discussed the following: - The message behind Health At Every Size (HAES) movement. - The importance of mental health when it comes to body positivity. - Ways that physical and mental health can come together when it comes to body image. You can find them on Instagram @Alessandra_orehek and @Laurenellisfit Thank you for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined with their great friend dimaghi.damsel a trainee psychotherapist to talk about creating a system to ensure better goal setting and following through with resolutions. We discussed the following:  - Why New Year's resolutions usually fail - The importance of creating systems for the completion of goals - Tailoring different productivity systems to individual needs and personalities You can find her on Instagram @dimaghi.damsel and you can find Mahan @mahanelmipt. Thanks for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by A. Salooje, a strength coach and founder of Multifarious Coaching, where we had an impromptu conversation that focused on the importance of developing a capacity to endure and grow from hardship. We also discussed other random topics. Summary of discussion points: - Capacity to endure - importance of Grit - Random conversations related to strength training - Ability to look within to grow - Being Multifarious You can Find Saloojee here.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Chako Nejad, a junior doctor in the UK. She has given us various tips for keeping safe in the pandemic and gave us insights into the general state  of the pandemic in the UK. Summary of discussion points: - Tips for staying healthy - The difficulties of containing COVID - The ability to endure and grow - Staying sane during a pandemic - Comfort foods

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Killian Hamilton, Director of Innovation and Program Design at Pre-Script and the Head coach at k2 Coaching. He provided us with a wealth of information and delved into his philosophy of Skill Acquisition and its relevance to every discipline.  Summary of discussion points:  The importance of Skill Acquisition for mastering any craft The importance of managing the "stress bank account"  Insights into optimal exercise programming Tips for Strength and Conditioning Coaches The lost art of debating Recommended book: The Five Rings You can find Killian at K2coaching.ca & On Pre-Script Skill Acquisition

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Sophie Smart and Flavia Masini, two successful personal trainers in London. Following last week's episode, we continue with another conversation about the fitness industry and more tips for Personal Trainers or anyone else who is client-facing. Discussion points: Tips for up-and-coming personal trainers The need for authenticity and finding the "why" Being a woman in the fitness industry and its challenges  Tips for those just starting out:   Put in the work and provide value Don't be a lone wolf,  find a community and work together and build positivity Don't be afraid of rejection  Developmental resilience Be adaptive, everyone has their own training needs and goals, don't generalize and lump them into buckets.  Making mistakes is normal and helps in the optimization process, build a growth mindset You can find Sophie here, and Flavia here.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Nathaniel Morris, General Manager at the Gym Group, and is a coach for and someone who is very dear to Mahi. Join us for an insight-filled conversation full of gems that would be useful for anyone in the fitness industry and any services based industry. As usual, we also strayed off course and explored a range of geekier topics including but not limited to: - Pokemon - Comic books  - Video games  - Why Robocop is the greatest movie of all time? you can find Nathaniel "here" 

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined by Frankie Ward, an Esports and gaming host for a discussion on women in the gaming industry. Frankie provided us with insights on what it is like to be a woman in the video game industry as well as personal insights into how she deals with the toxicity that is prevalent online. We also have a fun segment on her personal experiences with video games. You can follow Frankie @getfrankgames on Instagram and Frankie on twitch.

In this episode dedicated to Halloween Mahi and Louie talk about the fear of failure and ultimately wade into stories about getting scared, watching horror movies, as well stories that one could even categorize as funny?  we had a lot of fun with this one and went slightly off-script.   Hope you enjoy the podcast and thanks for listening. 

In this impromptu episode, Louie and Mahan talk about empathy and the power of the hypothetical. Nowadays, we humans tend to show a lack of awareness towards our fellow kind... this is probably one of the reasons why things are going down the drain in the world.

In this episode, Mahi and Louie are joined with their great friend Sahi (Sahar Ahmed) a trainee psychotherapist to talk about World Mental Health Day and Mental Health for all. Sahar made great points talking about mental health when it comes to empathy, setting boundaries, and gaslighting.  She also had 4 easy points for everyone to help improve their mental health hygiene which we got to discuss further into the episode. the 4 points were: 1) Making small promises to yourself 2) Journaling (especially future self journals) 3) Exercise and Activity 4) Meditation and Breathing You can find her on Instagram @dimaghi.damsel and  Mahan @elmi.fitness. Thanks for Listening to Majoring in the Minors.

In this episode of Majoring in the Minors. Louie and Mahan discuss the concept of Antifragility and how it applies to both life and training. Antifragile is part of a series of books written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.