#37 Patrik Hedqvist – Powerlifting, building a community & competition

Desert Barbell Sports Club Head Coach, Patrik Hedqvist @borjetheswede.

Powerlifting coach and physio, Patrik also competes on the Swedish National Classic Powerlifting team, and is @theipf Worlds & European bronze medalist. Starting out playing a variety of sports from hockey to football, tennis, motocross and more. Patrik has always had a passion for sports. Moving into strength training in the early 90’s and still improving his skills today. Patrik has participated in over 50 competitions to date and aspires to share his structured practices focused on technique and specificity to help his clients get to the next level of training, no matter where they start. Continue reading “#37 Patrik Hedqvist – Powerlifting, building a community & competition”

Interview with David Godfrey: binge eating, depression and body image

David Godfrey podcast

David Godfrey is an author, international speaker, peak performance coach, and specialist in emotional and behavioural change.

David has over 15 years experience helping people overcome a variety of conditions including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, disordered and compulsive eating, phobias and addiction. Continue reading “Interview with David Godfrey: binge eating, depression and body image”

How to keep off that extra weight over the holiday season

weight off Christmas

This time of the year can be problematic for people staying on course with their health or weight loss goals. Being informed and having a plan is the best way to approach the holiday season!

Playing the ignorant card or saying “I’ll start being healthy with the new diet after Christmas or in the New Year,” gives way to mindless uncontrolled behaviours taking you further away from your goals…

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EP 28 Tim Skinner: 6in4 body transformation, Time Out Dubai, vlogging

Time out Dubai

Tim Skinner is a special guest and is not the usual type of guest on this podcast. Tim Skinner is Head of Video content for Time out Dubai and all around great man. Continue reading “EP 28 Tim Skinner: 6in4 body transformation, Time Out Dubai, vlogging”

EP 25 James Heagney: D5 and 1000 calories on an assault bike

James Heagney podcast

James started working in the fitness industry over 15 years ago whilst attending University and then moved to London to continue his career. His passion for continued education has enabled James to travel the world attending as well as presenting training courses & seminars with some of the world’s leading health experts.

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EP 24 Dubai Fitness Podcast: With Adam, Jackson and Jeremy

Dubai Adam Jackson Jeremy

Dubai Fitness Podcast “DFP” – Episode 1

With Adam McCubbin, Jackson Litchfield & Jeremy Gwyer

On this episode the team of Dubai based coaches, share with you what they consider to be the three fundamental “must-have”’ for starting a successful transformation program.

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EP 20 Luke Leaman: Learning, teaching and making enemies

Luke Leaman podcast

Luke Leaman is the founder of the company muscle nerds, which is a valuable online resource for coaches and trainers looking to upskill. Which also offers seminars, mentoring amongst many other things.

He is an incredible resource of information pertaining to nutrition, coaching, science and training. I first came across him through the Poliquin group where he was teaching and have followed his work since. Continue reading “EP 20 Luke Leaman: Learning, teaching and making enemies”

EP 17 Jackson Litchfield: psychology of success, holistic health and behaviour change

Jackson Litchfield

Jackson Litchfield is an internationally renowned health and fitness coach who is passionate about helping his clients to a happier and healthier lifestyle. With a slew of certificates and trainings under his belt, Jackson has been able to deliver great results as well as full control of health and fitness for his clients.

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Do you need premium fitness or health

premium health Adam McCubbin

It’s human nature to want to live a premium life and experience a premium level of service, even when it comes to fitness.

Flying Business Class, driving German-made cars, wearing Swiss watches and nowadays, even “premium” supplements and training are part of this picture.

I have been guilty of seeing the latest fancy, high-end fitness products and being sucked into their marketing, thinking that if I buy this supplement, program or [insert product here], I’ll be better-off, achieve better results or be happier.

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