Push Pull Legs Podcast

Stop selling sets and reps, start selling the future. In this episode, we’re going into the psychology of fitness sales for personal trainers and online coaches. If you’ve ever wondered why your "bespoke plans" aren't converting, it’s likely because you’re missing the emotional "why" behind the weight loss. We also get tactical on injury rehab, discussing a niche 12-week knee program that’s changing the game, and why internal hip rotation is the missing link for your golf swing (and your squats). Of course... You guessed it... We’re ranking the world’s most popular pastries, debating the best food in Mexico, and calling out the "lazy" coaching cues like "engage your core" that mean absolutely nothing to your clients. 0:00 Intro and Eating Habits 1:50 Giving Up Caffeine and Fizzy Drinks 5:44 Life in Dubai and Mosquitoes 6:40 Knee Rehab and Niche Training Programs 13:22 Hip Rotation, Golf, and Isometrics 19:28 Traveling for Food: Mexico 21:00 The World's Most Popular Pastries 30:23 Selling the Result, Not the Process 35:49 Why Coaches Need to Be Challenged 44:25 Improving Coaching Cues and Communication 50:15 PT Mistakes and Client Empowerment If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

From biscuit power rankings to the "death" of critical thinking in fitness, we go into why most coaches are being "spoon-fed" education and how to actually build your own training system through curiosity and lead-magnet "rabbit holes." We also tackle the massive anxiety of gym vlogging, explaining why doing the "extraordinary" is the entry price for a successful brand. Plus, we break down why standardised S&C tests often fail the general population and how to regress your testing for the client in front of you. ... & maybe something about driving through Iraq & eating custard creams... 0:00 Intro: Water spills and "Bomb" updates 2:15 Playground Politics: The reality of world leaders 4:42 The 72-Hour Drive: Dubai to the UK via Iraq & Turkey 10:10 Street View Adventures: Exploring the Russian/North Korean border 14:05 The Great Biscuit Debate: Power-ranking the Family Circle 21:30 Where to go for Coaching Education? (The "Dad" talk) 28:45 The Power of Lead Magnets: Learning for free 33:12 Critical Thinking: Combining S&C with Rehab 38:50 Gym Vlogging 101: Overcoming public anxiety 44:20 Standardized Testing: Why "Ready to Run" tests fail Gen-Pop 49:15 Testing yourself: The 12-test battery 53:30 Closing thoughts and Oscar rants If you want to work with me in ANY WAY...  Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

Can you build a world-class coaching business while the world is literally (or figuratively) on fire? We’re stripping back the "influencer" facade to talk about what moves the needle for online coaches and personal trainers.   We go into the Dubai hype, calling out the "war zone" updates and the predatory marketing tactics used by business mentors during a crisis... god...   If you’re looking to grow your fitness YouTube channel, we share real-time data on YouTube Shorts vs. Long Form and why "front-loading" your value is a way to keep retention high. Plus, we tackle the massive misconception that online coaching is different from in-person PT Spoiler: if you aren't building a real relationship, your retention will always suck. 0:00 Intro and Personal Health Updates 2:23 The Salmon Incident 4:21 Dubai Realities vs. Social Media Hype 9:11 Critique of Predatory Fitness Marketing 13:44 Growing on YouTube: Shorts vs. Long Form 18:50 Content Optimisation and Front-Loading Value 21:57 Online vs. In-Person Coaching Dynamics 30:17 Funny Anecdotes: Handling Difficult Clients 34:38 Q&A: Reactive Strength Index for the General Population 40:11 Closing Thoughts and Practical Application If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu  

Personal Trainer & Online Coaches... listen and watch... In this episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, Dan and Tom dive deep into the state of the fitness industry, specifically why so many running coaches and fitness professionals are failing their clients with pretty poor strength training. We discuss the "GPP" (General Physical Preparation) gap and why lifting heavy tin is non-negotiable for athletes... even if you’re just a hobbyist hitting the gym to get fit. We also tackle the "Melt Phone Culture" at live events and a very serious debate on the best way to cook a potato (spoiler: Fondant vs. Dauphinoise is a heated battle). If you want to build a successful online coaching business, you need to stop parroting influencers and start developing critical thinking. We talk about finding your niche, holding a strong coaching belief, and why "it depends" is often just an excuse for not having a plan.   Key Moments & Timestamps 0:00 – Life-changing pesto & the egg-topping experiment. 3:53 – Being spontaneous: Cirque du Soleil and "Freakish Strength." 7:46 – Why filming at concerts is a waste of your life. 11:59 – Winning at Ro-Bots & the "Average Person" Hyrox debate. 15:16 – The Ultimate Potato Variety Debate (Dauphinoise, Fondant, & Anna). 23:37 – Using leaderboards to drive elite performance. 27:15 – Why Running Coaches get Strength Training wrong. 33:18 – Developing a Coaching Identity: Stop being "Wet" on the fence. 43:53 – Weekly Recommendations: The Illusion of Choice & Will Tennyson If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

Is it actually harder to sign online coaching clients right now, or is it just you? In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs podcast, Dan and Tom dive deep into the shifting landscape of the fitness industry. We discuss the noticeable "quietness" in commercial gyms this January and February, and why Instagram isn't yielding the same results for personal trainers anymore. The "YouTube Thesis" explains why long-form video is the better tool for building authority, trust, and a community that actually buys. Plus, we explore the rise of Hyrox and community-based fitness as an antidote to "Instagram burnout" and a struggling political/economic climate. What we cover: The Content Shift: Why YouTube and Email are beating the Instagram algorithm in 2026. Gym Observations: Is retail spending and gym participation actually down? Building Authority: How to "fail fast" with video to become the go-to expert in your niche. Lifestyle & Filming: Tom’s street gets taken over by the crew of Slow Horses. 0:00 Pancake Day and Dietary Choices 3:29 Pancakes: Nostalgia vs. Adult Preferences 5:06 Fitness Training Routines and Gym Observations 11:04 VO2 Max Training and Personal Trainer Class Critique 14:50 The Importance of Live Classes and Engagement 19:01 Filming of "Slow Horses" on the Street 23:22 Recognising Actors from TV Shows 26:33 The Challenge of Client Acquisition in the Current Climate 32:24 The Impact of Political Landscape and Instagram Changes 35:36 The Rise of Community-Based Fitness and Events 38:22 YouTube's Growth and Building Authority 43:17 The Long-Term Game of Building Community 46:12 Gym Trends and Economic Outlook 47:54 Recommendations: Start a YouTube Channel If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

Are you just a "Level 3 PT" or are you actually a coach? In this episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, we dive deep into the widening gap in coach education and why simply "doing the basics" isn't enough if you lack a punch of passion I'm going to QUICKLY break down the plyometric continuum, moving beyond basic jumps to explain eccentric absorption and shock methods for better athlete performance... or just a it of understanding. I'm also discussing core exercises and ab training that actually work, explaining why you need to ditch the Russian twists... the most hateful exercise in my life. Stick around for "Vision Boards" & low-calorie Halo Top alternative. 0:18 Welcome to the Podcast & Tom's New Knives 1:57 Advanced Knife Skills & Kitchen Aspirations 3:33 Creativity vs. Basics in Work & Golf 4:04 Online Coaching: Quantity Over Quality in Content? 5:06 Life Updates & The Speed of Time 6:38 Podcast Listener Base & Event Conflicts 9:50 The Vision Board Experience: Clarity vs. Broad Goals 14:33 Critiquing Vision Boards & Horoscope Analogies 15:46 Collecting Pens & Golf Tees 16:53 Client Training Challenge & Plyometrics Introduction 18:13 Understanding the Plyometric Continuum 21:07 The Crisis in Coach Education: Beyond Level 3 PT 25:09 Are Coaches Losing Passion for Fitness? 27:21 Why Coaches Need Diverse Training Experience 31:14 The Value of Continuous Learning & Seminars 33:15 Dieting Progress & Low-Calorie Snack Finds 34:37 The Innovative Cereal Shaker Cup 38:01 Hunting for Low-Calorie Ice Cream & Ninja Creamy 41:34 Adult Pleasures: From Appliances to a Clean Home 45:05 The Joys of Golf & Pre-Game Rituals 46:37 YouTube Recommendation: Core Exercises & Gym Reactions If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form, and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

Why has tom given himself a challenge... clearly not enough work to be done... Dan has a little bit of typical angry advice on CTA's for coaches right now & Tom just had to tease dan with the Class structure from... ROWBOTS If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. S tay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu  

Raw, unfiltered. This week, we break down the reality of aggressive fat loss phases on 1600 calories and the stress of tracking scale weight. Tom shares his return to the commercial gym scene (PureGym), ranting about gym Smells... and why lifting gloves need to go. We also drop a controversial take on Hyrox training, debating whether exercises like the "Shooter" and Burpee Broad Jumps are elite fitness or just "Adult PE." Plus, we discuss the explosion of AI tools for online coaches, from terrible AI avatars to content scraping—and whether they help or hurt your fitness business. Finally, we settle the debate on the top 3 condiments for life.   00:00 - Intro: Aggressive Dieting & 1600 Calories 06:45 - Scale Weight Paranoia & Finding the "Level Tile" 12:15 - Commercial Gym Rant: Gloves & PureGym Weirdness 17:30 - The Hyrox Experience: "Shooters" & Bad Programming 24:10 - Hot Take: Is Hyrox Just "Adult PE"? 30:20 - Condiments Tier List: The Only 3 Sauces You Need 37:50 - Why We Hate AI Fitness Content (Avatars & Scrapers) 44:30 - Gym Etiquette & Book Recommendations -- Join Tom's Coaches Members Group - https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Book a Call for 121 Coaching - https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu Watch a FREE (with 2 other webinars) Webinar from tom - https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Train-the-95-percent The YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMVLN9zQhLJSrJjkTpmG1A/?sub_confirmation=1  

the OUTRAGE of squash, cordial and diluting juice... MADNESS...  And we chat about clients ghosting; everyone gets it, and tbh, are coaches the biggest culprit? Join Toms Coaches group using the link below and get 3 days of free access! https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/checkout/combine-group

I went to antartica... and it was awesome! Penguins, Whales, Seals, Birds & Iceburgs... and the worst flu of my life We also discuss what is happening with fitness CPD... the coaches that should be turning to business coaches after learning their trade... this seems to have swapped around https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ https://linktr.ee/tomhall.coach?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYscU-4la_VrblY1fxSFTf9XqRPw-63HWnqg5YAEHJnUzfHH9l2VRZQRos_aem_rtrRX86_7TcB1sH7CTF8WA https://open.spotify.com/show/4RAxo4ijiT6Qz32d6VQxjc?si=1e1459d558e84cf6

Take a trip to about a month ago... before Christmas, and relive the final stages of 2025...

3 topics... on the penultimate show of the year... The boys discuss the Christmas tradition tom & his wife have CHRISTMAS TAPAS Also, chat about what we think YOU should do for your black friday offers for coaching and lastly, one of the podcasts/shows... EXCLUSIVELY for Tom's coaches group... It was a sit-down with Arsenal Ladies S&C and Senior Lecturer Wes Fox - it was silly interesting, shining a light on what is happening in traditional education in our field  BLACK FRIDAY OFFER FOR THE COACHES GROUP https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/BlackFridayOffer also... Free webinar https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Train-the-95-percent

Amongst other things... after being stuck in a post office queue with a coughing woman... We had a go at naming the worst queues OH and some coaching, why being interesting and the main character MIGHT be limiting your coaching business... Grab my FREE webinar... whilst you can & want to learn something https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Train-the-95-percent

The lesson that can be learned... right here, following through the journey JM has been on a personal brand and what he has made himself known for, causing controversy... might be a master stroke Also... tom has his first client who has given him Ai feedback!?

After Dan's AWFUL take on pumpkins and Halloween last week, we had to follow this up... we go through every holiday and rank them A little bit of nostalgia hit in the summer holiday chat  & as we have to... fitness coaches with the all or nothing mentality?  Its... never either, is it Grab Tom's FREE Webinar (and there are some extra perks if you do....) Train the 95%....

This is a tough subject to talk about, but we dive into it pretty deeply... Amongst that, we touch on how to GUARANTEE success through November and December & why Dan is such a miserable Halloween bastard Join Tom's Coaches Group Here

Its FINALLY COME and gone... My wedding! Unfortunately, Daniel was there for the whole thing. We also get into what TV I was watching on a little mini moon & why Dan lost to me at golf... despite playing more than a professional - J oin the coaches group w/ tom here! https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching

Im getting married... anything else...? Join the Coaches Group w/ Tom

Doom scrolling our way into a crap work ethic...  The general theme on catching ourselves doing EXACTLY what we might advise against My socials https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ https://linktr.ee/tomhall.coach?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYscU-4la_VrblY1fxSFTf9XqRPw-63HWnqg5YAEHJnUzfHH9l2VRZQRos_aem_rtrRX86_7TcB1sH7CTF8WA https://open.spotify.com/show/4RAxo4ijiT6Qz32d6VQxjc?si=1e1459d558e84cf6

The last 3 weeks have been MENTAL 7 flights with my dad Civil blessing wedding & then a randon 70.3 at the end, which did cause us to rant slightly...  Come and join the coaches groups - 3 days free trial - £75 a month https://combine-coaching.stridist.com/combinecoachingtrainingeducation