MTN Coaching - Better Than Yesterday

This episode breaks down online coaching vs in-person coaching - what each one includes, the pros and cons and which might suit you best.We cover the key differences, from hands on support in the gym to building habits and structure in your everyday life, so you can decide what will actually get you results.If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, this episode will help you make the right choice.🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

This episode breaks down the top 10 problems we help our clients solve - from physique and confidence to mindset, consistency and lifestyle.We dive into what’s really holding people back, and how building the right habits, structure and support can completely change your results.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly starting over - this episode will help you understand why.🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

.In this episode we're joined by Jay and Matt, who both completed our 12 Week Peak Programme and came out as winners. Jay is now also coaching within the brand! We discuss their experiences with the programme, what it taught them and share some tips for others! 🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

Lost With Nutrition? Listen to ThisThis episode is a deep dive into nutrition - if you’ve ever felt confused, this episode simplifies what really matters. Covering calories, macros and how to build a sustainable approach that actually works. We break down common mistakes, how to use tools like MyFitnessPal and why flexible dieting is key for long-term results.🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

This episode is all about the books, authors, and content that have changed how we think — helping us see things differently, challenge old beliefs, and improve how we approach life and fitness.From building confidence and discipline to staying motivated, we’re sharing the content that has had the biggest impact on us.🎙️ The full episode is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — or if you prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too.Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday Or head to the link in MTN Coaching’s bio🔗

We're back with another episode where we are talking abut the most embarrassing things we've done in the gym - and we have had some "anonymous" messages from people sharing their own embarrassing moments that we read out in the episode. Want to share your embarrassing moment - drop them in the comments below! Make sure your following MTN on Instagram for all the updates: https://www.instagram.com/mtncoaching/.

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2026 Fitness Ins and Outs In this episode we chat about our 2026 fitness ins and outs and take a closer look at some of the trends shaping the industry right now. The coaches discuss everything from the growing popularity of Pilates to aesthetic based training around photoshoots. We talk about the importance of building a routine that supports your life rather than consumes it. The conversation covers how social media trends can influence expectations, why not every popular approach is necessary for progress, and how people can focus on training, nutrition and habits that are sustainable long term. The coaches share their perspectives on how to filter through trends and keep fitness aligned with real life, health and enjoyment.🎙️ The full episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and if you’d prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too.Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday Or head to the link in MTN Coaching’s bio 🔗

In this episode we chat about the cost of getting shredded and whether it’s actually worth it.The coaches break down what the dieting process really looks like when the goal is to get extremely lean, and why this level of physique isn’t for everyone. We discuss the sacrifices involved, the mental and physical demands of aggressive dieting, and the realities that often aren’t talked about when people chase a “shredded” look. The coaches also share their own experiences and perspectives on when pursuing this goal might make sense and when it probably doesn’t.🎙️ The full episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and if you’d prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too. Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

In this episode we chat about the things that are actually worth buying on your fitness journey. The investments that support long term consistency and those that aren’t worth the hype. This episode is about spending smarter and focusing on the tools that might actually help your life in some way!🎙️ The full episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and if you’d prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too.Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

In this episode we chat about Personal Trainer Horror Stories with the team, sharing some of the most unbelievable experiences we’ve heard from clients over the years. From coaches eating full meals mid-session to inappropriate boundaries and serious safety red flags. This episode is light hearted in parts but also highlights an important message: coaching should be taken seriously!

In this episode we chat the truth about supplements. Those which are more hype than helpful, and what we personally recommend as coaches. This episode isn't medical advice, but about helping you make informed decisions when it comes to supplements.🎙️ The full episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and if you’d prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too.Search:MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

In this episode we chat about the habits that our most successful clients share. It’s a practical and honest conversation based on our coaching experiences. We break down why habits matter more than motivation. This episode is about shifting your focus from quick fixes to sustainable behaviours that build confidence, consistency and lasting progress.Let us know what you think in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

In this episode Laura and Nicole chat about fitness, friendships, body image and balance in a relaxed Girl Chat conversation. An honest, relatable and supportive chat where we talk about training and relationships, comparison and confidence, social life while being “on plan,” aesthetic vs performance goals, fitness myths we’re over and the things no one really tells you about committing to the gym. This episode is about our experiences, standards and reminding you that you’re not alone.The full episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and if you’d prefer to watch, it’s live on YouTube too.Search: MTN Coaching – Better Than Yesterday

In this episode we chat about endometriosis and women’s health with Rosie, Tanika, and Sarah. It’s an informative conversation that breaks down what endometriosis actually is, why it’s so under-diagnosed, and how it can impact many areas of your life. This episode isn’t medical advice - it’s about helping women feel seen, heard, and empowered through understanding and lived experiences.

Can You Train for Performance and Aesthetics at the Same Time?This is one of the most confusing topics in fitness — and social media doesn’t help.In this episode, we break down whether you can realistically train for performance and aesthetics at the same time, and why most people struggle to do both.We cover:•⁠ ⁠What “performance” actually means (it’s more than lifting heavy)•⁠ ⁠What people really want when they say “aesthetics”•⁠ ⁠Why trying to do everything at once kills progress•⁠ ⁠Where beginners, intermediates, and advanced trainees differ•⁠ ⁠Why most people need phases, biases, and long-term thinking•⁠ ⁠What effective training actually looks like (hint: it’s not exciting)•⁠ ⁠How nutrition supports performance without chasing the scaleThe answer isn’t choosing an identity - it’s choosing priorities.🎧 Listen now.

Sign Up Now! In this episode David, Alex & Lewis review the 2025 12 Week Peak and chat more about 2026 and what you can expect. If you'd like to join the 12 Week Peak Waiting List click here - https://mtncoaching.com/the-12-week-peak-waitlist

Join Our Waitlisthttps://mtncoaching.com/the-12-week-peak-waitlistMost people don’t fail fat loss because they lack motivation, they fail because the plan is wrong.In this episode, we break down the biggest mistakes that sabotage fat loss, including:- Starting too hard, too fast- Calories being too low from day one- Over-relying on cardioPoor protein intake and under-fuelling training- Losing strength and thinking it’s “normal”- Ignoring sleep, stress, NEAT, fibre, and recovery- Letting the scale control decisions- Why fat loss challenges work short-term but fail long-termWe explain what actually matters, why fat loss stalls, and how to approach it in a way that’s sustainable, effective, and realistic.If you’re tired of restarting every few months, this episode will change how you think about fat loss.🎧 Listen now.

In this episode Laura and Tanika discuss the generational messages they grew up with around food, fitness, and body image. They reflect on how these beliefs shaped their teens and twenties, what it took to unlearn them, and how they shifted from restriction to nourishment and from aesthetics to strength. The conversation also explores how we can pass healthier, more empowering messages on to the next generation.📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] (https://www.instagram.com/mtncoaching)💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

🎙️ 2025 Goals & Q1 Breakdown — Build a Year You Can Actually Stick Tohttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8LRZyP284UQMKNqTCuA5ygncdE_WQuhNErNeP-zUAA/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8LRZyP284UQMKNqTCuA5ygncdE_WQuhNErNeP-zUAA/edit?usp=sharingIn this episode, we’re doing something most people think they’re doing every January…but almost no one is actually doing properly.We’re breaking down your 2026 goals and turning them into a clear, realistic Q1 plan you can follow day to day.No wish lists.No motivation hype.Just a simple, repeatable framework.In this episode, I walk you through:🔍 Step 1 — Auditing your lifeA brutally honest baseline across business, health, finances, relationships, and more.🎯 Step 2 — Choosing your Big 3 prioritiesThe three areas that actually matter this year.📌 Step 3 — Setting your 9 annual goalsThree goals inside each priority — practical and specific.🗓️ Step 4 — Assigning goals to quartersSo you stop trying to change your whole life in January.🧩 Step 5 — Breaking goals into actionable chunksTurning outcomes into requirements.🔁 Step 6 — Defining daily & weekly behavioursBecause goals don’t create change — behaviours do.📅 Step 7 — Building your 12-week Q1 plan in Google CalendarShow me your diary and I’ll show you your future.🔄 Step 8 — Reviewing, tweaking, and improvingSo progress compounds instead of resets.All templates mentioned in this episode are in the show notes - or you can reach out and I’ll send them over.If you want clarity, confidence, and a framework you can actually stick to, this episode will set you up properly.2026 doesn’t need to be complicated.You just need a plan — and the discipline to follow it.

🎙️ MTN Coaching - Year in Review. In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, David sits down with Lewis and Alex to break down the MTN Coaching year.No highlight reels.No pretending everything went perfectly.We talk openly about:•⁠ ⁠What we set out to do at the start of the year•⁠ ⁠The wins that moved the business forward•⁠ ⁠The mistakes, burnout moments, and lessons we didn’t expect•⁠ ⁠How MTN evolved as a team, a brand, and a businessWe cover:🔵 Q1 — New year momentum, goal setting, early wins, early mistakes, and building the 12 Week Peak (Anchorman-style 👀)🟡 Q2 — Events, travel, burnout, meet-ups, shoots, the 12WP ball, and growing the team🔴 Q3 — Summer challenges, MTN Train launch, baby arrival, renovations, and resetting goals🟣 Q4 — New coaches joining, the team getting fully booked, and launching the Growth ProjectWe finish by talking about:🎯 Goals we hit (and didn’t)🔮 What we’re doubling down on next year⚠️ What we’re doing less of🚀 What’s coming nextIf you’re interested in building a coaching business, growing a team, or just want an honest behind-the-scenes look at what a year inside MTN actually looks like — this one’s for you.

🎄 BETTER THAN YESTERDAY - MTN COACHING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄For this Christmas Special, we’ve done something different…👉 No fitness chat allowed.👉 Any mention of training, calories, steps, or macros = an immediate forfeit.In this episode, the MTN team sit down for a festive, chaotic, and very honest roundtable covering:🎁 2025 reflections — the moments, wins, memories, and lessons that shaped our year🎄 Christmas quickfire questions that spiral rapidly into chaos🎅 Santa’s Therapy Couch (yes… it’s exactly what it sounds like)🔥 The MTN Secret Santa Roast — no one is safeThis one’s light, funny, occasionally deep, and the perfect listen while wrapping presents, driving home for Christmas, or escaping your family for an hour.From everyone at MTN — thank you for listening this year.Have a brilliant Christmas and we’ll see you in 2026 ❤️

In this Founder’s Story episode, David shares the untold journey behind MTN Coaching, from his early life, struggles, and breaking points, to building one of the UK’s most impactful coaching brands.You’ll hear about:- His origin story and the moment everything had to change- The pain, fear and failures that shaped MTN- How MTN Coaching was born and the mistakes made along the way- The key milestones that took MTN from an idea to a movement- The rise of the 12 Week Peak and what makes MTN different- The mission today — and the vision for the next 10 yearsThis is a raw, honest, emotional conversation about resilience, purpose, and building something bigger than yourself.Subscribe, join the community, and follow the journey.📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] ( / mtncoaching )💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

How to transform your body while raising kids, navigating chaos & staying sane.This episode is for every mum, dad and soon-to-be parent juggling kids, work, sleep deprivation, endless routines — and still trying to look after their health.We dive into the raw truth nobody talks about: exhaustion, guilt, body changes, losing your identity, the pressure to “bounce back,” and comparing yourself to your pre-kids self. Tanika shares the mum perspective, Lewis the dad perspective, and David brings what life looks like with a new baby on the way.We break down the 7 biggest challenges parents face — time scarcity, sleep problems, energy management, nutrition struggles, social pressure, body confidence and constantly changing routines — and remind you that you're not struggling because you're weak… you're struggling because you're a parent.Then we give practical solutions that actually work in real life:•⁠ ⁠Minimum Effective Dose training•⁠ ⁠45-minute parent-proof workouts•⁠ ⁠Planning training around kids’ routines•⁠ ⁠Sleep quality fixes•⁠ ⁠10-minute high-protein meals•⁠ ⁠Weekend structure that keeps progress on track•⁠ ⁠How to ditch the guilt and prioritise yourselfWe finish with the mindset shifts every parent needs and real advice from seasoned pros.👉 You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re doing more than you think — and you can get strong, fit and confident with a plan built for the life you have now.Perfect for any parent wanting more control, confidence and momentum — even in the chaos.📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] ( / mtncoaching )💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges that women face on their fitness journey, including navigating the ups and downs of the menstrual cycle. Whether you’re just starting out or a regular gym-goer, we share practical tips and insights that you can apply to make your fitness journey more effective and lessons that men can also learn to better understand and support women in their fitness goals!📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] ( / mtncoaching )💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts that helped us change career and create a life we actually want. We talk about fear, taking risks, and recognising when it’s time for something new, along with the lessons that different jobs teach you along the way. We also share why other people’s opinions matter far less than you think and how each of us has built the careers we have today. If you’re feeling stuck or standing at a crossroads, this conversation is for you.📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] ( / mtncoaching )💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

Nicole and David talk about how your upbringing shapes you, but why it doesn’t get to decide your future.They share their very backgrounds: Nicole’s early relationship with food and body image, and David’s upbringing in a more structured, sport focused environment. Together they explore how childhood “normals” influence our habits, confidence and identity. They unpack the moments where everything shifted - when they each realised they could take responsibility for who they wanted to become.As coaches, they discuss the balance between empathy and accountability, the difference between fault and responsibility, and why your starting point doesn’t define your potential.Two coaches. Two different starts.One message: your past explains you but it doesn’t define you.📲 Follow: [@mtncoaching] (https://www.instagram.com/mtncoaching)💪 Learn more: [mtncoaching.co.uk] (https://mtncoaching.co.uk)

Dark mornings, low motivation, and comfort food season — we’ve all been there.In this episode, David and Laura share how to beat the winter slump with better routines, movement, mindset, and self-care.💡 Topics:* Morning habits* Exercise & social connection* Nutrition balance* Reducing alcohol* Mindset & progress🎯 Plus: our “Rate It or Hate It” game on self-care trends like cold showers, journaling, and comfort shows.Tag *@mtncoaching* with your top winter tip 💬Stay consistent. Stay positive. Be *Better Than Yesterday.*

Welcome to Better Than Yesterday, the podcast brought to you by MTN Coaching.In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know about building muscle. From nutrition to training and recovery.We break down:💪 How to set your calorie intake for muscle growth🍗 The truth about protein and how much you really need🏋️‍♂️ The key principles of effective muscle-building training😴 Why recovery matters more than you think⚡️ The least talked about factor that can make or break your resultsAnd at the end we rate some muscle building strategies and give our thoughts! Whether you’re just getting started or want to refine your approach, this episode will help you train smarter, recover better, and build more muscle the right way.👉 Subscribe to the channel for more weekly insights from the MTN Coaching team.