Thoughts on Fitness

David is the activities coordinator at Parkinson's UK, Windsor & Maidenhead branch. He's also, at 70 years old, the most active person I have ever met. By this I mean that he does 2 or even 3 exercise classes per day! At first glance, this feels excessive, but speaking to him, I came to understand his motivations and just how powerful exercise has been in managing his condition.

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This episode provides tons of valuable tips regarding the management of arthritis through exercise. I discuss what can be helpful, what to avoid, mindset tips, and much more. Free eBook, Strong & Steady: pages.benbroadheadpt.co.uk/strongandsteady

This episode is centered around starting anew. How to start your fitness endeavors in the new year, both in terms of mindset and the practicalities, programming, etc. Click below to download your copy of Strong & Steady - 10 proven tips to prevent falls as you age. pages.benbroadheadpt.co.uk/strongandsteady

I sit down with Chris Zaremba to chat about how he's adapted his exercise as he approaches 70 and how he gets the most out of his workouts. He shares some really valuable tips that he has used to build his strength and to compete in bodybuilding.

Here is part two of my fitness journey. I carry on where I left off, taking you through the second half of my life in fitness, from secondary school onwards. Again, at each stage I cover some of the highs and lows that I experienced and the lessons that I learned. Enjoy! x

In this two-part series, I cover my own fitness journey in chronological order, starting from early childhood. At each stage I reflect on the highs, the lows, and the lessons I learned, which can be applied to our lives to improve our relationship with fitness. This was a fantastic opportunity for me to be a little bit more personable and to share more of myself with the listener. Enjoy! x

The second installment of my aging gracefully series! In this episode I cover 4 new areas that affect our aging process. These are social connection, mindset & purpose, regular medical check ups, and adapting to changing circumstances. I got into depth on all of these areas, providing personal insights and client anecdotes.

In this episode, I cover some of the most impactful steps that we can take to age gracefully! These include physical activity, nutritional adaptations, and improving our cognitive function.

The sticking point for most of us when it comes to fitness is not a lack of knowledge but a failure to implement the knowledge we already have. We all know how to exercise to some extent, and that it is important. But we struggle to make it a permanent part of our lifestyle. If this resonates with you, this episode might help!

It's true that almost all of us want to do more exercise. It's also true that most of us don't. Primarily, it's mental barriers which inhibit us from progressing forward. Fear of judgement, procrastination, lack of knowledge, and perfectionism are all areas that hold us back. I break each of these down and give my input as someone that's observed a lot of these in clients that I've worked with.

Having just finished my 16 week weight cut, this episode is all about weight loss. I draw from my own recent experiences and cover some of the common areas that people struggle with.This episode provides information, inspiration, and support for anyone who has tried or is trying to loose weight.

In this episode I set out to debunk some common myths regarding strength training for over 50s.

As someone who's been involved in fitness my whole life and had experience in the industry, I've got plenty of thoughts about where many of us go wrong, and how we can reshape our approach to exercise. Listen to me run through these thoughts, elaborating and exploring each one in depth, speaking openly about whatever comes to mind.

Chris sits with me at the Marlow FM studio where he does his fitness show on a Tuesday Morning. He tells me his fitness story which I was shocked to learn doesn't start until age 50. Until then, he was overweight and inactive, eventually joining the gym after a reality check from a doctor. Gradually venturing from the treadmill and into the weights room, Chris caught the bug! This is where things took a new direction, eventually leading him to the stage of competitive bodybuilding. A fascinating conversation with an inspirational man.

Ron is a fascinating and inspirational man. I wanted to interview him as soon as I found out that he does Crossfit at age 73. We spoke about his struggles with alcohol addiction, his fitness journey, and how he currently stays active.

My client and good friend Len sits down with me to speak about his experience of the polio epidemic, living with disability, his interest in art, and his fitness journey. His insistence on being positive in the face of adversity is hugely compelling. I hope Lens story can inspire listeners of this podcast as much as it has for me.

My long-term client Jenny tells me about her journey with fitness since her youth. She explains her relationship with exercise and how it has benefited her life as she's aged. The quote that's influenced her to stay consistent is the following: "If you did it yesterday and you want to do it tomorrow, you have to do it today."

I speak to friend and colleague, Josh Morgan who teaches seated exercise at care homes. He gives insight into the considerations of working with seniors and how he benefits from his work.  Live seated exercise classes, free trial: Live - Ben Broadhead Personal Training (benbroadheadpt.co.uk) Email sign up for free online course: Join the mailing list (mailchi.mp)