Training Talks

If you ever try to find out how much you should lift for your age or weight and you’re just a regular person in a regular gym you’ll get the impression everyone around you is weak. But the guys discuss whether or not everyone is as weak as the metrics would suggest.Time Stamps:00:17 The guys talk strength metrics02:35 Why the weight you can lift is limited by your technique03:35 Should we judge by training age?05:00 The guys look at the numbers08:35 Why every exercise isn’t comparable to the others11:35 Should we judge strength relative to bodyweight?13:15 But what if you’re overweight but can lift a lot?18:00 Does it all come down to bodyweight? Or is strength absolute?21:04 Do you need both relative and absolute strength as a measure?22:40 How Richard manipulates the strength scale to hit targets24:25 What about grip strength?26:16 It comes back to relative and absolute strength30:19 Is the overhead press a better strength measure than the bench press?You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is body weight training, weight training or machine training better for weight loss? Richard and Lawrence give you the answer.Time Stamps:00:17 Richard correctly answers the question. 00:51 Why body weight is inefficient for weight loss03:34 How machines can benefit your training 07:36 Are you six weeks away from a six pack? 10:44 Are free weights the golden ticket? 12:41 Straight sets, super sets or circuit style training 20:04 When would the guys focus on straight sets? 22:20 Where does rest and stretching come into play? 24:54 1 rep max testing and failing them29:38 ConclusionsYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you take supplements? Do you wonder which ones you should take? In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss which supplements are best for you.Time Stamps:00:17 Omega 305:59 BCAAs or Protein Powders?11:07 CreatineYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you take supplements? Do you wonder which ones you should take? In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss which supplements are best for you.Time Stamps:Intro:00:17 The Belle Gibson documentary04:24 Lawrence tells us about Dr Sebe08:52 Farmer Lawrence11:12 Calorie counting limitationsMain Content:13:44 Vitamin C22:51 Vitamin D26:48 MagnesiumYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that raising your metabolic rate will help you lose weight faster? Richard and Lawrence talk you through exactly how you can do just that!Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 The London Lions success01:58 NBA teams travelling to Europe for pre-season games02:36 Lawrence explains why the UK is so bad at professional basketballMain Content: 06:17 Did you see out podcasts on cardio and good and bad diet? 07:41 What is metabolism?08:50 The Impact of under consumption of calories10:01 How resistance training can speed up metabolism12:02 The problem with following the research on metabolism16:06 The value of compound movements17:00 The challenge of standardising EPOCH and comparing metabolic affect of exercise20:23 Why you need to abandon what research papers say and trust the anecdotal evidence on this22:07 Resistance training is scalable and that is its value, cardio training is not and that’s it’s limiting factor22:52 The importance of technique and consistency27:24 Why thyroid function and digestion are so important for metabolism29:26 How hard should you work to optimise metabolism? Resources: TT12: Can You Out Train A Bad Diet?https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000544197000TT11: Is Cardio The Best For Weight Loss?https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000542083030TT2: The Fundamentals: The Gym Exercises Everyone Should Dohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000531553603You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT1: Friday Thoughts; The Kettlebell IncidentFriday Thoughts are brief podcasts designed to discuss a short topic which doesn’t have the detail required for a full podcast. Sometimes they are anecdotal, sometimes they are insightful, but always informative. in this Friday Thought Richard and Lawrence discuss The Kettlebell Incident…You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s one of the most asked questions in fitness; can I keep my diet the same and be active enough to offset it. In this episode Richard and Lawrence give you the definitive answer. Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 Why is the NHS in bed with Slimming World01:57 Dietary accountability 04:24 Why Lawrence thinks the NHS approach to weight loss is wrong06:19 Peer pressure and group weight loss Main Content: 08:28 What is a bad diet? 10:02 The Antonio Conte diet at Tottenham 14:43 The calorific impact of two glasses of wine 16:12 Why hard work doesn’t equal success18:17 The value of rest20:00 The value of metabolism 23:10 Is muscle tone a myth? 23:59 Why metabolism matters for out training a bad diet25:26 How Lawrence manipulates metabolic rate 27:04 How the guys manipulate diet28:57 Water and it’s value on what you eat 34:38 How weight loss is impacted by rest and recovery 41:39 Is a diet is only a bad diet if it impacts your training?42:43 Are the keto and vegan diets good diets? 48:49 ConclusionsResources: New Spurs diet:https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/conte-confirms-rumours-fizzy-drinks-ketchup-banned-spurs-canteenSleep and weight loss:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/weight-loss-and-sleepMetabolic speed and weight losshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/metabolism/faq-20058346Is tone a myth? https://www.insider.com/toning-muscles-is-fitness-myth-truth-about-looking-athletic-2021-2%3fampHydration benefits:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-lossYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cardio is the best way to lose weight… Isn’t it? And HIIT is better than steady state cardio… Right? Maybe it’s best you sit down, because this week’s episode will shock you…Time Stamps:00:17 The ‘formula’ and the overweight mindset02:20 Does discomfort equal progress? 03:56 Calorie burn adaptations from cardio 06:22 The impact of your metabolic rate10:34 Is HIIT the best method for losing weight? 14:42 The HIIT recovery issue 17:44 Using cardio machines for HIIT to reduce injury risk and the manipulation of rest time versus work time in interval training20:26 EDT25:15 What is tone?27:12 What is steady state training?29:32 The benefits of Maffetone 32:07 The fitter you get the less effective weight loss is from cardio33:17 HIIT vs steady state conclusions 36:17 Do what makes you consistent37:07 Step to successResources: EDT:https://www.t-nation.com/training/escalating-density-training-revisitedThe tone myth:https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-myth-of-toning.html Jim Fixx:https://www.si.com/.amp/more-sports/video/2020/05/21/jim-fixx-popular-runningDr Phil Maffetone:https://philmaffetone.comStep benefits for weight loss:https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-steps-a-dayYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss an athlete’s motor control and whether beef production is as harmful to the environment as we have been told.Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 Calf or quad dominance in athletic jumping03:32 LeBron James and quarter squats06:59 Joint impact of running for over weight runners08:44 How people are unable to handle ground reaction forceMain Content: 12:33 The sustainability and beef debate15:43 Cow emissions and how changing feed reduces those emissions17:13 Imported beef versus domestic beef19:29 The soy myth21:27 Is the government corrupt? 25:30 Why are we cutting out foods we’ve eaten for centuries?27:01 The flaw of our political system 29:53 How Lawrence would change the political system You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss whether parks should charge trainers to use them, and the true value of fasting. Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 Lawrence went to the park02:19 Hyde Park costsMain Content: 07:30 Do you train fasted? 08:35 The 5/2 diet11:34 How Richard would hunt a woolly mammoth13:17 Time restricted fasting15:50 Intermittent fasting and calorie maintenance17:50 How enzymes work and how sweeteners don’t21:25 Longer fasts25:26 Training and being fasted26:22 Fasting benefits 29:46 The benefits of fasting in treating some cancers31:26 The negatives to fasting 34:30 ConclusionsYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Lawrence interviews Richard and discusses his history degree, his love of TottenhamTime Stamps:00:17 What is Modern History?6:43 Tottenham Finishing Above Arsenal10:51 The Harry Kane Saga15:40 What Is Special Populations? 17:59 Richard’s Accountancy Background22:52 Why Referring Out Is So Valuable25:57 The Most Vital Components Of A Workout28:42 Richard’s Top Three Pieces Of Equipment 32:29 Over Focus On Intensity And Niche Training35:10 Michael Boyle, Charles Poliquin and Kelly Starrett 37:05 Mental Health And FitnessYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss the current situation with Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers and how they would train amputee clients.Time Stamps:Intro:00:17 Ben Simmons Background1:57 Deficiencies In Simmons’s Game8:53 Simmons’s AttitudeMain Content:11:17 Missing Limb Training Memories13:47 Is Training An Amputee For Sport Easier Than For Day To Day Life? 17:26 The Implicit Unbalanced Nature Of Amputee Training18:59 Dumb Bell Olympic Lifting Thoughts And Paralympic Chat25:40 Who Would Have The Advantage, An Amputee From Birth Or Someone Who Became An Amputee In Later Life?29:30 Are There Benefits In Using Machines With Amputees? You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Davis is the owner of LXD Fitness. He has been a personal trainer for eleven years, is qualified in both FST and massage and is a graduate of the University of Newcastle.Time Stamps00:38 Basketball06:17 FST12:02 Massage14:30 The value of preparation and recovery17:36 Olympic lifting 23:54 Personal Training31:20 Training and home lifeYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part Two Richard and Lawrence get into the nitty gritty of warm ups, and how other factors impact the warm up process. Time StampsIntro 00:17 Why are the NHS discouraging people from going to the gym? 02:41 The true cost of obesity, and how you could reduce itMain Content08:23 The value of give and take 10:29 Lawrence’s sleep rating system15:02 Why sleep quality impacts your warm up17:36 How hormones can impact your warm up19:10 The difference in warm up between a sprinter and a long distance runner 23:58 What is the difference in warming someone up for power versus warming someone up for strength? 26:29 Conclusions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Testosterone is a hormone that has a bad image, is widely blamed for a lot of problems in both gyms and society. But it shouldn’t, it should be lauded. Richard and Lawrence tell us the truth of it. Time StampsIntro 00:17 Richard’s powerlifting update03:18 How to blend basketball and weight training 06:21 Is it PAP, or Contrast Training?09:25 Why you should train for health10:33 The value of technique in sport15:16 The Three SandwichesMain Content17:17 German Volume Training20:57 How the lockdowns impacted Richard’s strength and conditioning 24:46 Hormone testing 26:55 The benefits of testosterone30:42 How testosterone helps you build muscle, recover faster and reduce body fat32:31 The signs of low testosterone33:41 Why you shouldn’t just trust the range 34:48 How can you increase your testosterone levels naturally? 38:07 Why is low testosterone so problematic? 40:57 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Lawrence and Richard discuss the value of warming up, different styles of warm ups and where they fit in for different goal types. Time StampsIntro00:17 Peloton 03:41 Lawrence’s Home Gym05:59 Why Community Is The Secret To Peloton’s Success08:14 The Rowing ‘Fish Game’09:25 Watt Bike12:39 The Next Generation Of Smart WatchesMain Content:17:15 The M Word18:26 Clients Not Prioritising The Warm Up In Their Own Sessions20:07 Defining A Warm Up21:00 Priming21:44 Should You Static Stretch In A Warm Up?23:01 Different Types Of Warm Up24:31Why Warm Ups Are Important For Mindset28:47 Intensity And Focus29:21 Imbalances30:36 FMS And Assessments33:26 Raising The Heart Rate36:55 Cold Hands37:47 Bad Trainers Warm Clients Up On The Treadmill39:00 The Real Benefits Of A Warm Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the guys talk all things Olympic lifting, a particular favourite of Lawrence! Do you know your snatch from your clean? Listen in to find out more…Time StampsIntro:00:17 Sexual healing and hypertrophy 02:31 what is a healthy base point for a diet?04:30 Have you heard of Doctor Sebi?08:28 Lawrence talks farming (again)10:03 Why macro numbers might be wrong Main Content:13:11 Why Lawrence is such a big fan of Olympic lifting 14:25 What are the Olympic lifts?20:45 Do you need to be strong first to start Olympic lifting? 24:23 Why Olympic lifting could benefit everyone27:14 Where should Olympic lifting sit in a programme? 29:17 the value of mobility 31:55 Lawrence’s Olympic lifting example programme34:47 Why Lawrence isn’t a fan of kettlebells to aid Olympic lifting programmes 42:12 Who isn’t suited to Olympic lifting? 47:52 Olympic lifting equipment50:09 Is the PT qualification process good enough for trainers to teach Olympic lifting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Lawrence and Richard discuss the difference between overtraining and over-reaching, recovery processes, and what you can do to remedy over-reaching.Time StampsIntro:Richard Talks About The Sauna 00:17Lawrence’s Training Programme 03:32Lawrence Tells Us About His Gardening 11:18Main Content:Why We Shouldn’t Call It Overtraining 14:11Does Training Age Make A Difference? 23:55What Are The Signs Of Over-Reaching? 28:29What Methods Are There To Bring About Recovery? 31:01Conclusions 39:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Richard and Lawrence discuss powerlifting numbers in the intro and have a lively debate over which exercises everyone should gain proficiency in and include in their regular workout routines. Episode Details:Powerlifting 00:17The Fundamentals Part 1: 9:20The Fundamentals Part 2: 25:07Summary: 38:59 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Richard and Lawrence discuss how to stay motivated in the gym after you've hit your first goal and open the episode off discussing the recent fat and sugar tax.email us: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.