The Bar is Loaded

Hosting for the final episode Thomas tackles the topic of mental toughness, where it comes from, what it means and if it's something you're born with or can attain through feats of overcoming adversity. Guys thank you very much for the support with this season of The Bar is Loaded it's been great! We've got to give a massive thanks to FatDadLifts aka Scott Hedges for the unreal video production this season. We can't wait to come back firing on all cylinders with guests in season 4 which we're currently organising.   If you want extra content head over to Spotify and listen to our podcast, otherwise we'll see you next season!   FatDadLifts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this episode Danny has a massive meltdown, and the lads open up about their day to day nutrition and different methods they use to keep things balanced.   Go check out FatDadLifts for all your video production needs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

One debate in the world of powerlifting, equipped vs raw; which is superior, what're the main differences, and what would the lads do? Find out the answer to those questions and more in this weeks episode as Danny & Thomas take a deep-dive into the world of equipped powerlifting.   Video production: FatDadLifts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

Taylor and Regan, head to head in a very different episode as the lads question each other; everything from professional life to personal, quickfire rounds and some deeper more philosophical stuff! As always, kudos goes to FatDadLifts for the excellent video production! Go check him out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

The business episode.  This week Danny & Thomas discuss whether the fitness industry is saturated, and how to stand out if you're just getting started. The lads talk about how they started, the hardships, mistakes and reveal the strategies they use in running their own businesses.   As usual, big kudos to the main man FatDad for the excellent video production go check him out  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this weeks episode the lads talk all things programming; more specifically powerlifting programming. From 531, to the Juggernaut Method, Danny & Thomas detail the different programmes lifters use, talk about their experiences and what methods they use with their powerlifters today. Video production credit: FatDadLifts! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this weeks episode Danny & Thomas attack industry myths, "bs" pyramid schemes like Herbalife and Juice Plus, the lads break stigmas such as women lifting weights and how muscle CANNOT, we repeat, CANNOT be turned into muscle, plus more! As always, big shout out to FatDadLifts for the high-end video production, go check his channel out right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

In this week's episode Danny & Thomas get personal and talk about their experiences with muscle dysmorphia, how not getting picked for the school football team left a mark on their body image and address the stigma surrounding body image, being comfortable in your own skin versus being healthy. For anyone who might find this topic triggering we'd recommend viewing with caution, however our experiences are our own as are our opinions.

In episode 2 Danny & Thomas talk about what advice they'd give to their younger, non-injured selves.   The lads go into detail about their own injuries, what they'd do differently knowing what they know now, how to work around being injured, and of course how to avoid it completely!    Shout out to FatDadLifts with the amazing video production this season, we've really stepped it up - go check him out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPu4-yh3BK-_rxE6eo5X3pQ

And we're BACK! Danny & Thomas return for season 3 of The Bar is Loaded; our audio and video experience where the lads discuss industry related topics, make poor jokes and of course talk all things COVID.  (Apologies for the poor audio, Danny cocked up the settings, promise we fixed it in subsequent episodes)   In this weeks episode Danny & Thomas talk about expanding your skillset beyond your discipline, stepping out of your comfort zone to try new things, how to overcome barriers during the pandemic and of course corona.  

And we're BACK! Danny & Thomas return as hosts for The Bar is Loaded for a third season. After a short hiatus the boys recount the stuff that has happened since season one, discuss their plans for the third season, YES they talk about COVID and much more. Enjoy this raw, unedited pilot and prepare yourselves for a third season of The Bar is Loaded!

So with athletes announcing their invites to WSM 2020 it only seemed right to do an episode on it. We discuss the athletes we think will podium as well as those who will do well.  Amongst other ramblings we touch on; coaching, when the best time for Strongman was/is going to be, as well as give our hopes of events that will come up this year! Enjoy!

In the first episode of this mini series we will be seeing what athletes from each of the disciplines carries in their kit bags! From the wonderful to the weird! We hope this gives people just getting into the sports an idea of the stuff that can help them within their chosen sport as well as offer an insight into the people who's bags we will be delving into themselves! The first in the series will see us dive into Chris' Strongman kit bag! Enjoy!

This week I sit down with our own on site sport masseuse Danny Staples and discuss all things recovery. From his profession (sport massage), to hydration, to sleep, to nutrition and even supplementation.  We cover all the bases and offer our own experiences and rituals of the above! Sit back, enjoy and stay hyrdated!

This week I sit down with Mr Taylor's Strength (Danny) and discuss what it will be like getting back into gyms on the 25th. We discuss the measures we as a gym have in place as well as what most gyms will have in place. We discuss what the new experience of being in a gym will be like. And finally we offer our advice on getting back into training when the gyms do reopen.  The tagline of this advice.....don't be a dickhead!

This week I sit down with Mark and listen in awe to his wealth of knowledge about all things Oly.  We cover competitions, the lifts, the stars, as well as debating whether Oly is the bullied sport when it comes to doping. 

In this episode, me and Adam discuss the differences between competing in strongman/strongwoman vs competing in powerlifting. We discuss competitions, events, and the differences in training. We also discuss the feats of strength series; first discussing their beasts of the bench edition and then, the first in the head to head strongman events (Pritchett vs Heinla - Deadlift for reps).  

In this episode you have just me, the host Chris talking about my list of 5 strongman and strongwoman athletes to follow on instagram. The purpose of this is to give anyone looking to get into the sport or wanting to know more a guide of who I think are some of the best to follow.

This week, me and Adam discuss the American Log Lift Record from the World's Strongest Gay himself Mr Rob Kearney. We also rant and let our thoughts out about sponsors and the vertical diet (yes we think it's very valid but why be so faddy?!)  We also offer our predictions for the upcoming bench world record and the first of the head to heads in the 400kg deadlift for reps between Heinla and Pritchett. We promise one of these will be bitesize one day!

This week I sit down with the main man himself Danny Taylor and discuss the 5 year anniversary of Taylor's Strength Training. We discuss the past, present and future of the gym as well as the possibility of Taylor's in space!

This week me and Adam discuss Rhiannon Lovelace's impressive lightweight Atlas Stone hoist record from the weekend. We also discuss our best tips on getting into atlas stone lifting and the coaching around it.  We also offer our prediction for Rob Kearney's upcoming American Log Lift record.

This week me and Adam discuss the Novikov dumbbell for reps attempt from the weekend as well as dropping some advice and truth bombs about strongman training. We also discuss whether your age, gender, height, weight etc matters for strongman.....spoiler......it doesn't! We also discuss the upcoming stone lift record attempt from North West's own Rhiannon Lovelace!

This week we have the honour of Aaron Clark of Mental Health Muscle guesting on the podcast. We ask him the questions listeners sent in as well as ask him some of our own. We cover all things from; coping with lockdown, motivation, mindset and the joys of southern internet connection This was a huge pleasure to have Aaron on and some poignant points covered! Trigger warning - we do talk about eating disorders, suicide and other tough subjects so if these are a trigger then please listen with care Visit @mentalhealthmuscle on instagram to view their fantastic message 

This week me and Adam discuss The Albatross' (Tom Stoltman) 286kg atlas stone lift from the past weekend as well as offering our predictions for Novikov's dumbbell for reps attempt this weekend! We also again discuss the current state of strongman and Thor's "retirement"

This week me and the LJMU Powerlifting President Sophie discuss equality in the lifting world. We discuss the inappropriateness of lads in commercial gyms, the Gymshark Generation as well as whether strength sports are leading the way in finally seeing some form of equality for women and men.  WARNING some subjects in this podcast; such as body image, may be a trigger and so listeners discretion is advised. 

Welcome to the premier of our new bitesize episodes! These will be little 15-20 discussions for your listening pleasure! In this first episode me and Adam discuss Luke Stoltman's Log Lift Record attempt from last weekend as well as offering our predictions for "The Albatross" Tom Stoltman's stone lift record attempt

This week me and my fellow strongman coach Mr Adam Roberts discuss; Thor Vs Eddie, THAT deadlift, THAT fight and the current state of affairs in the strongman world! Enjoy some rants, some stark opinions of snapchat and much more

This week I chat to my good friend and client Jonny. We discuss mental health and lifting and the implications that lockdown has had on our everyday lives.....including me starting to go on walks!!! Visit the link below to find out more about all the amazing work that Jonny and his colleagues do https://yellowhouse.org.uk/about-us/

First there was a New Hope, now there's a new podcast!!!  Hosted by me Chris Howard! Episode 1 - Intro  Me and and the most ripped human I know Danny Staples having a general chat and discussing the podcasts future and topics Enjoy!

In this special episode we interview the figureheads of University powerlifting across Liverpool, Holly McConnell (UoL) & Josh Wahlers (LJMU). In this prelude to the event we talk about where the idea for Varsity Powerlifting came from, how it's affected the clubs within University culture and our take on last year's competition. Listen and find out more about the origins of each side, predictions, and expectations for the big day on February 10th 2019!  Want to find more information about the event? Head over to our Facebook Event Page.

WARNING: This episode is not for snowflakes. DO NOT listen if easily triggered. DISCLAIMER: We have no issue with steroid users, we have issues with the unfair use of them in sport! In this Episode of The Bar is Loaded Danny & Thomas talk about performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in strength sports. Danny had to heavily edit this cause the lads got so carried away insulting the dishonest use of it that it took away from the message of the discussion.  From the origins of PEDs, to how almost every high-level athlete is now a culprit of PED use whether it's anabolic steroid use or laser eye treatment, the boys also discuss what motivates athletes to take steroids, the lengths users will go to so they won't get caught, prevention methods, and Danny's pitch for a "juice league". What do you think about PEDs in sport? Have you used steroids before? Whether you agree with the lads or not, we'd love to hear your comments regarding this, somewhat sensitive and controversial topic in the fitness industry.

Happy New Year!  We are back podcastin' with a brand new season of content and kicking things off with an episode where we talk about the New Years resolution crisis and how to develop a winning strategy in 2019 - listen and find out what our New Years resolutions are...  We're also joined by guest Danny Lee where he talks about his brand new strength magazine, Strength Prose which is out now, grab issue #1 on Amazon.  We're back to weekly episodes of The Bar is Loaded in 2019. What do you want to hear us talk about?  Email [email protected] with your ideas.

We're 7 years old!  In this special birthday episode of The Bar is Loaded Danny takes us back to where it all began as the lads reminisce through the timeline of events that took Taylor's Strength to where it is today.

In this special guest episode, Danny & Thomas chat with USC Crossfit Coach Robert Humphreys. Rob talks about how he overcome challenges coaching from a young age, as well as how to bring value to your clients, and we talk about industry standards (again) plus much, much more! Follow Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob_humphreys_coaching/

Episode 12 brings you an interview with Combat Sambo fighter Paul Rogers, Paul has fought some wars already and is only 20 years old! Danny & Thomas talk to Paul about how strength affects Sambo as a martial-art and what it takes mentally to be able to train and compete at such a high standard. Alongside Sambo, lifting and generally being a badass, Paul also competes in Fell Running (yep this guy is nuts)! Listen to find out more about Paul's mentality, training routine, nutrition and more in our latest episode.

Danny & Thomas discuss how lifting and fitness training generally can help battle anxiety, depression and improve general mental health. Speaking from their own experiences, Danny & Thomas talk about their own experiences where lifting has helped their mental state, including references to different ways and methods that you can use to improve your mental state by using training as a tool.

In this episode, we continue our talk on the fundamentals of powerlifting that we didn't quite finish previously; we talk more about programming and discuss programmes like Stronglifts, 5/3/1, and Westside; we discuss competing, including how to get started, when to do it, what equipment to use and our own experiences; where you can do powerlifting if you're training at a commercial gym or looking for somewhere and much more! If you enjoyed this episode please like, share or leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.

In this episode Danny & Thomas alongside guest Powerlifter & Strongwoman Jenni Crimmins discuss the fundamentals of powerlifting. Whether you're just getting started or have been powerlifting for some time this episode covers all the basics, our hosts break down the squat, bench press and deadlift movements and briefly touch on programming. Listen to find out more about their varied experiences and make sure you tune into part 2 when it goes live. https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ https://jimwendler.com/collections/books-programs If you have any questions or thoughts to share with us please get in touch, and let us hear your thoughts on the fundamentals of powerlifting.

In this episode Danny & Thomas discuss physiological and psychological strategies for coping with injuries alongside guest powerlifter and strongwoman Jenni Crimmins. Find out more about how you can deploy a variety of coping mechanisms when you're injured, how our hosts have dealt with injury in the past and how best to move forward when an injury occurs.

In this episode Danny & Thomas eat worms and speak with Tess O'Flaherty, an athlete in her early 50's with accolades in Powerlifting & Olympic Weightlifting. Listen to find out about how Tess has been overcoming challenges as she reaches a more mature age and how eating bugs for protein has become a staple in her nutrition and philosophy. Contact Tess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-o-flaherty-68945553/ "Chops" Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiOFBWnrNu/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

In this episode we finally fix the audio! Danny gets to pick the brains of Sports Massage Therapist Danny Staples owner of DS Sports Massage. Danny, and Danny discuss the importance of sports massage, injury prevention methods, the effects of wearing supportive equipment when lifting and more. https://www.facebook.com/dssportsmassagebiz/ https://www.instagram.com/dssportsmassagebiz/

In this episode Danny & Thomas discuss what it's like to run your own business in the fitness industry, including what it takes to start and become a sustainable business in such a competitive market. We hope you like our new intro, apologies for poor audio - since uploading this episode we finally have it sussed out, so make sure you subscribe for our next episode of The Bar is Loaded.

In this special guest episode of The Bar is Loaded, Danny & Thomas have the honour of chatting to a Muay Thai Kickboxing World Champion, Becky Caslin (WTKA World Champion). Becky has had hundreds of fights and only sustained a handful of losses over her extensive fighting career, listen to find out more about Becky's journey in Muay Thai, how strength affects her performance in the ring and what plans she has for the future. (Apologies for sound quality, we had some issues with third mic)

In this episode of the Bar is Loaded, hosts Danny & Thomas discuss the mental preparation behind competing; visualisation, focus and relaxation. Link to mental prep blog: http://psychelite.co.uk/2018/02/21/ljmu-vs-uol-powerlifting-mental-prep/

In this episode of The Bar is Loaded, Danny & Thomas briefly touch on the McGregor Vs Khabib fight before diving into the current state of the health/fitness and sports industry.

Welcome to the Bar is Loaded Audio Experience! Hosted by owner of Taylor's Strength Training, Danny Taylor alongside co-host Thomas Regan (PsychElite), Danny & Thomas discuss their plans for the podcast, origins and more.