The LG Fitness Podcast

In today's episode I discuss the differences between training and working out and the benefits of both and why I think you should be doing more of one.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about the importance of having and building muscle especially as you get into the later years of life.I discuss how I've gone about trying to build muscle throughout my career and why you should do the same even if you feel like you don't want to get "too big".I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I speak about a recent injury experience and why think it's important to be aware of how often you're training and how to mange load to get the best results.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about the rise of glp1 weight loss jabs like ozempic and the reasons why I think they're not a great long term solution.I discuss the pros and cons as well as how to use them effectively.I'm not a medical professional and you should discuss with your Doctor before taking any medications.

Today's episode was one to get myself back into the swing of recording again.I touch on my podcasting journey and relate it back to fitness and how sometimes you can fall off track but that you can always get right back to it whenever you want.I hope you find today's epsiode helpful and I look forward to bringing back weekly episodes for you to listen to.

In today's episode I had the pleasure of welcoming one of my online clients, Lorna, to the podcast.It was a pleasure to have her on to discuss her journey and be able to relive all the ups and downs that made this transformation so special.Lorna shares her biggest achievements and some of the key lessons that she learned along the way.during our 18 month coaching journey together.A huge thank you to Lorna for her time and for joining me to share some incredible insights which I hope you find helpful.

In today's episode I break down one of the messages we received inside of the GR8 In 8 Community which I believe to be super relatable for many people.I also discuss the importance of having a supportive community and environment around you if you want to get results.Something that I've been working hard to create this year.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss why many people find it difficult to lose weight while others find it so difficult to gain it.Believe it or not, it often comes down to the exact same problem and in today's pod I discuss how you can overcome it to get yourself moving in the direction that you want to go.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about high protein snacks and why I think that they're a waste of time if you're goal is to try and get in better shape.We live in a world where marketers know how desired protein is and it leads people to believe that every meal or snack they eat must be high protein.And it leads to the question "what's the best high protein snack for fat loss?"Today I'll explain why the answer is 'none'.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss a couple of questions that came up in my recent GR8 IN 8 Q&A that I wanted to share with you.I hope you enjoy this episode and if you have any questions for future episodes then get in touch.

In today's episode I discuss the topic of calorie and data tracking and why so many people struggle to get to grips with it and make it work for them.I discuss the problems with tracking and the reason why so many people make mistakes and end up thinking that they're destined for failure when it comes to their health and fitness.I also explain how you can make tracking work for you.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss the seemingly huge rise in the use of wight loss jabs such as Ozempic. I give you my thoughts and opinions on who they're for and what I think of them.I also touch on my experience with dieting and how you can get the best possible results with or without drugs.

In today's episode I discuss my recent photoshoot prep and all of the lessons that I've learned along the way during this journey.I really hope you enjoy this one.

In today's episode I discuss a question that I got asked on my Instagram story a few days ago around fitness goals and when you become happy enough to maintain your results.I thought this question was super interesting and one thatdeserved a full podcast episode, so here it is.I hope you enjoy.

Work/life balance and moderation are terms that are throw around a lot in the health anf fitness industry and it's something that I used to think was really important to achieving results.My opinion on that has changed and in today's episode I explain why you need to go through periods of imbalance in order to get the things you truly want both in fitness and in life.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss my cream of rice disaster and how I managed to accidentally eat 7 portions of it while prepping for my photoshoot.I talk about how it happened as well as how I dealt with it.I hope you find this entertaining as I didn't at the time, but hopefully there's a few useful lessons to take away too.

In today's episode I go off a little bit on one of the main reasons that I see people struggle to achieve their goals.Just a pre warning that this might upset you, but if you go away and really think about it, you'll come to the conclusion that I'm probably right.I hope you enjoy and it gives you a wake up call.

In today's episode I diveinto the topic of recovery and how to maximise your recovery between training sessions to ensure you get the best results.A few hot topics in the industry right now is the use of saunas and ice baths to help promote the recovery process.Is there some truth in the hype? Or is it all a load of nonsense?Listen in to hear my thoughts.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I give you a little update on my current photoshoot prep and how I'm getting on 6 weeks out from the big day.I discuss a few methods and protocols that are helping me to stay motivated and keeping me locked in as things begin to get harder and harder.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I'm fresh off of Spurs' victory in the Europa League Final and I'm discussing the role of alcohol within our lives.Do we need it to have a good time and celebrate?I hope you enjoy.

Today's episode is the first podcast since I got back from Portugal and I outline how my my holiday went from start to finish.I also discuss how to get back on track with your goals after you've been on holiday and how I'm doing exactly that.I hope you enjoy.

In today's epiosde I talk a little bit about the differences between fat loss and muscle growth and explain why I think the former is much a much more difficult process.I then go on to discuss what you can expect to see results wise from both a muscle building and fat loss perspective, and also why it is so important to manage your expectations when it comes to the level of results you're looking to achieve.I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss how to know when it's the right time to push hard with your fitness goals and when you need to pull back. Many people make the mistake of thinking that they can just go hard all of the time which inevitably leads to burnout, falling off track and a lack of results. So I hope today's episode gives you a better understanding of when it's a good time to go hard and when it's okay to slow down. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk to you a little more about my photoshoot prep and the struggles I'm currently facing and how I'm overcoming them. This transfers very nicely into some of the struggles you may be facing right now with your own health and fitness journey even if you don't have the same goals. One of the biggest struggles people face when getting leaner is dealing with feelings of hunger, so I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it helps.

In today's episode I discuss one of the biggest mistakes I see people make when it comes to their training routines. I discuss why and how you need to train smarter if you're looking to get better results and why it's actually detrimental to train as hard as you can all of the time. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy.

In today's epiosde I discuss a little bit about the value of coaching and why I think it will help you get better results than going alone. I also talk you through my current photoshoot prep phase and the reasons that I've hired my own coach to take me through the rest of my journey. I hope you enjoy!

In today's episode I discuss the Easter weekend and the reasons why I think many people struggle when it comes to overconsuming on chocolate and other treats at certain times of the year. I get a little bit ranty in this episode which is always fun. I also discuss how you can get back on track properly with your diet if you do have an overly indulgent weekend. I hope you enjoy and I hope this helps.

In today's episode I discuss the role that fitness classes play in many people'sfitness journey.I discuss the positives and the drawbacks of popular classes that I see many people do. I also discuss how you can potentially set up your training in a much smarter way so that you can achieve the results you're looking for and still include the classes that you enjoy. I hope this helps.

In today's episode I discuss how you can overcome where you're currently at right now. Life is fat too short to be stuck feeling unhappy, low in confidence or struggling mentally. I talk about how to improve the situation that you're currently in and remind you all that life is too short to worry about what others think and to not go for what you want. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about the way in which you can effectively maintain the results that you achieve once you've achieved them. I talk about how my client dropped over 20kg and then increased his calories while staying the same weight. I also touch on how you can use diet breaks, maintenance phases and refeeds to keep your motivation high when pursuing bod composition goals. It's not always about dieting but most people go wrong by having an all or nothing approach. I hope this episode can help you avoid that.

In today's episdoe I discuss the topic of muscle building and how you can go about picking the best and most effective exercises to help you do just that. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episod e I discuss strategies that you can use to help you navigate social occasions like birthdays, weddings and other events so that you can continue to make progress towards your goals and have a good time. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about the inevitable feelings of hunger that you will experience when going through a dieting phase. The pursuit of getting leaner isn't an easy and today I give you strategies to overcome it and how you can shift you mindset to achieve success with your health and fitness. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about my journey and experiences within the fitness industry. How I came to become a PT and what lead me down this path as well as the impact it has had on me and my clients. I hope this podcast can inspire you and help you to realise that it goes way beyond fitness and losing a few pounds. The potential that fitness has to change your life for the better and in more ways that you probably think is huge. Don't underestimate it.

In today's episode I discuss weight loss plateaus. I talk about what they are and how to know whetheror notyou're in one and how you can overcome it and get moving again. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I talk a little bit about what its required to take your results to the next level. I talk a little bit about my photoshoot experience and what it took to achieve a result like that. I explain that while what you're doing now is great, by definition if you want to improve the results you achieve then you have to improve the areas of your life to help you achieve it. I hope you enjoy this episode if you have any questions for the pod then drop me an email to: [email protected]

In today's episode I talk a little bit about my experiences within health and fitness as well as business and how I've found that when I focus solely on the outcome I'm often less fulfilled. I talk a little bit about how you set up your goals and figuring out why you want to achieve them, from there you can find a process that works for you. That way you can focus on the process of what you need to do rather than obssesing over the goal and feeling disheartened. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss the many different technologies we have available to us in this day and age that allow us to track all sorts of data when it comes to our health & fitness. I discuss tracking the menstrual cycle, sleep, calories and more giving you the upsides and drawbacks of certain tracking methods and why they have limitations. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In today's episode I'm joined by fellow PT and coach Cameron Ballam, who's journey to becoming a PT is one of the most inspiring ones that I've seen. In today's episode Cameron shares his struggles with obesity, what being overweight was like and the mistakes he made in trying to lose weight in the past and how he eventually got to where he is today. Go and give Cam a follow on his instagram @cameronballampt And we hope you enjoy this episode. P.s. apologies to Cameron for calling him Callum at the start of the pod, I think combined his first and last name without reslising I'd done it at the time.

You hear all the time that in order to lose weight and drop body fat that you need to move more and eat less and create a calorie deficit. So why is it that some people are eating in a deficit but still not seeing the results? In today's episode I explain some of the most common reasons why this happens and how you can overcome it so that you can end the frustration and start making progress. I hope you enjoy.

This episode leads on from the previous episode to expand on some of the points I made as well as some that I forgot to add. Enjoy.

In today's episode I talk about the concept of imperfect action and how adopting this attitude with your training, nutrition and lifestyle will help you to make more progress than you think. Most people try to be perfect when it comes to fitness, but consistently good beats inconsistently great every time. I hope this helps.

In today's episode I talk about one of the most frequent questions that I get asked, which is around meal plans. You may think that you just need to be told what to do when it comes to your nutrition. That you just need a meal plan to follow. In today's episode I discuss whether or not that is the case and who (if anyone) could use a meal plan. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss one of the main things I've learned having been on this planet for 31 whole years. This lesson is something that is, of course, applicable to health and fitness but also to business and life in general. I hope this episode helps you, if it does then please leave it a review and share it with a friend who you think needs to hear this.

In today's topic I talk about the rise and prevelance of weight loss jabs such as ozempic, mounjaro and weygovy. Do they actually work or are they just another gimmic? And if they do work, who are they for and who should avoid them? I'm by no means an expert on this topic but I've done a little research and these are my thoughts as of right now. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss the topic of exercise. We all know it's good for us, so surely the more the better, right? Maybe. Recommendations suggest 30 minutes of activity per day but what does that really look like for the average individual, is it possible? Is it realistic? And is it necessary? In this episode I take a deep dive into these questions and how it may be a positive or negative depending on your approach. I hope you enjoy.

Happy New Year to you all! In today's episode I talk a little bit about new year's resolutions and the common mistakes that people make when setting out their goals and intentions for the new year. I hope this year brings you lots of success and happiness and if you want to know a little more about how I can help you with your goals then drop me a follow on Instagram @lewisgfraham,coaching I hope you enjoy this episode and find it useful.

This is the time of year where everyone promotes their New Year challenges. The 6 week shred, the 8 week body blitz etc etc. In today's episode I discuss the effectiveness of these types of challenges and whether or not it is the right thing to help you get results long term. I hope you enjoy.

In today's episode I discuss whether or not it is wise to train when you're not feeling well. You might be thinking that you know the answer already but it depends on the sitaution which is something I go into.

Hunger is one of the biggest obstacles people face when dieting and it's the most common reason people struggle to stick to their diet for long enough to see results. In today's episode I discuss why we get hungry and how you can change your mindset around hunger. I also give you 5 simple tips that you can implement into your daily life to help you reduce the level of hunger that you experience in the hope that it makes dieting an easier and more enjoyable process for you. I hope you enjoy.