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Body recomposition is the holy grail of training.Building muscle whilst losing fat IS possible.But it's important you understand what's required to do it, and then decide what you can commit to.

Building muscle doesn't happen by accident, the type of training and how you programme your exercises makes a huge difference to the outcomes you should expect.In this pod I'll give you an overview of the current theories around muscle building, so you can make sure your training is as informed as possible

Not all training is equal, and if an athletic, healthy physique is your goal, then this framework is going to inform you on how best to spend your time in the gym.If you can commit to 2 sessions a week, your training should look very different to someone who can do 6.Find out how!

Looking good is great, but feeling good is better.If you want to bounce out of bed in the morning, stay focussed all day and have the energy of a 9-year-old, this training is for you.There are so many ways we can elevate our state every day and ensure we turn up and perform at our absolute best. Listen in to find out

Eating out should be a pleasure, not something about which you end up worrying.Whether you're someone who eats out every now and again or someone who eats out every day, great physical progress is always possible.I'll share my framework for dealing with eating out, so you'll always be able to make the best choice whatever the situation.

If you're always struggling to keep up, always feeling low in energy and find that two often you're burning the candle at both ends?This one is for youRecovery is vital for body composition, physical performance and mental clarity.I'll be running through every trick in the book to get the most out of your week, without running yourself into the ground

Reducing calories, reducing sugars an fats, or simply reducing junk food in your diet can lead to massive cravings, it's normal.But there is plenty you can do about it, listen in to find out.

Not all the changes you make to your routines and behaviours are equal.Being able to identify that one change, that will lead to a cascade of positive changes, is a key skill if you want to make progress quickly

Not all calories are created equal.Find out why

Everyone eats as a response to how they're feeling, it's an unavoidable part of modern life. But stress eating can derail progress, so it's best you do whatever possible to get in control of it.This pod will help you manage your stress, become more resilient to it, and then deal with specific stress eating episodes so that the association between stress and food becomes weaker.

Fats have been vilified for decades, and with good reason.Some fats are extremely bad for you, BUT some fats you can't live without, and all fats are calorie-dense.Learn what's what, and ensure your fat intake is as good as possible with today's pod.

Carbohydrates are critical for optimal performance, and although you don't necessarily have to consume them in order to thrive, there's a good reason why almost every elite athlete in the world relies on them for energy and recoveryLearn the do's and don'ts, and how to optimise your carb intake in today's pod!

Despite what the diet industry tries to have you believe, there are only a finite number of methods to control your calorie intake, and therefore lose body fat.In this episode we outline all of them, with their pros and cons, so you can decide which (if any) will work best for you.

It's not your fault you gain weight.We often point the finger at ourselves when we overindulge and gain weight. But that's not always helpful.Find out why!

Social media and phones are messing with everyone's lives. Stress, a lack of productivity, insomnia and not to mention comparing your every day to someone else's highlight reel; it's a mess.In this pod I'm going to run you through a few basic changes you can make to the settings of your phones and social media apps to makes them less addictive and help you to make your usage more intentional.

Fat loss supplements are for suckers, right?A lot of the time yes! But there are some supplements that can help.This webinar is going to give you an evidence-based overview of what's available and how it might be able to help you achieve your goals.

We all know how important hydration is, but sometimes the information out there about how much water we should be drinking is conflicting.After this pod, you'll have no more questions about how much water to drink.

Caffeine is the most used psychoactive drug in the world, it's literally focus juice.Abuse it, and you know what happens, so let me give you a framework to get the most out of it.

Are you goal-motivated or pain-motivated?Understanding the source and direction of your motivation is extremely powerful in helping you anticipate problems in advance, and ensure you stay on track.If at all possible, try to catch this one on YouTube, but even if you can't, this pod is loaded with gold. Enjoy

Veggies are essential, but they're not always everyone's favourite. So this pod is all about explaining how many different types of veggies are on offer and also, helping you understand how you can prepare them to make them as delicious as possible!

This short pod explains why vegetables are so critical for feeling good, fat loss progress and overall energy!

Fibre is the most important aspect of a fat-loss diet.In fact, fibre aids fat loss in 7 different ways.Find out how, and where to get the most fibre-heavy foods on this pod!

It's not possible to build an athletic physique without consuming adequate protein. But what does that mean? And how can you achieve that without resorting to endless protein shakes and protein bars.Find out on this pod.

What should I be eating??This pod answers that question in full, assuming no lifestyle restrictions, these are the principles to follow to develop an athletic physique.

Alcohol kills progress in the gym, and makes it very difficult for your body to lose fat. But the dose is in the poison.Learn how to optimise your alcohol intake so you can still enjoy your life and make great progress at the same time

Snacking seems like an impossible thing to get in control of, but it's not.Once you've determined why you're snacking and when you're snacking, you can start to come up with strategies to make the right choice easier, and beat the habit for good!

Getting leaner is very simple, in theory. Consume fewer calories than you use, strength train and consume adequate protein.In practice it's not simple thought, so I've narrowed down the 15 reasons why it's not working for you. It's either you lack the skill, you lack the will or your environment is holding you back.

Cravings, hunger and a lack of control around food often come down to poor meal hygiene.But what is meal hygiene?It's nothing to do with germs, but more to do with how you eat, and how you treat your food. A simple fix which requires nothing more than the desire to enjoy what you eat. Find out more with the pod!

Texts, emails, apps, games, TV, social media apps; the world is competing for your attention and it's frying your brainRegain your focus, take back your attention and be more productive and driven than ever

Everyone knows that success in the gym, and with your health is a mental game. But too much of our day is spent in a reactive state, putting out fires and putting ourselves last.In this pod I'll share with you journalling tactics that will help you get clear, get focussed and be more productive than ever.

This is the last of 3 episodes that will help you learn to master your own habitsNow we have built up a plan of what to do and constructed our habits, it's time to use the habit loop to make sure they stick

This is the second of 3 episodes that will help you learn to master your own habitsOnce you've identified a key area on which you need to work, you can start constructing routines to make habits easier, stickier and more likely to work for you long term.

This is the first of 3 episodes that will help you learn to master your own habitsThe first step is to identify weak areas in your health and fitness. Once you've done that, you will be able to take steps to improve your habits.

Here's a brief overview of which supplements you should definitely be taking, and which you definitely shouldn't, if you want to improve muscle and performance in the gym.

Just like you should feel sleepy when you go to bed, it's normal to feel hungry before eating. But how do you know the difference between needing to eat, because you're hungry, and wanting to eat, because something looks good?This pod will explain all

Success leaves clues, and here are the top 10 tips I've picked up on what you can do to ensure you're getting leaner, every week, without giving up your social life

The best way to burn calories, and ensure that your calorie balance is negative is NOT through training, but through activity throughout the day.Since working from home has become more popular, and even the commute has been axed, now more than ever you have to make a conscious effort to get your steps in.

Insufficient sleep makes us hungrier, less focused, more unstable, impulsive, fatter, weaker and sicker.So getting enough high-quality sleep is paramount to great results. This pod will help you do that

Data drives all the decisions we make around training and nutrition. Only when you have that under control can you decide where, when and how you want to relax things.This pod will explain how you can measure your progress, and then how to make good decisions on how to move forward.

Great results in the gym come from well executed training. This pod will help you understand how to read your programme, how to progress, explain tempo, rest breaks, reps, weight selection and everything you need to know to ensure the time you invest in training is well spent.

Managing calories is the most fundamental aspect of improving your body composition. The principle is simple, but in practice, executing it consistently is tricky if you want to lead a normal lifestyle.Here's what I do with my clients to ensure they win.