Vila (@vhalafihi) is a rugby league player for Hunslet RLFC, formerly of Leeds Rhinos, Penrith Panthers and Bradford Bulls. We chat to Vila about his rugby league journey, listening to his development as both a player and a person. We talk about his move to Australia and then adversity he faced at the Bradford Bulls and how that has shaped his mindset and outlook today. Enjoy listening.
Lewis (@lewiscook_) is a professional footballer for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth & England, previously playing for Leeds United since the age of 9 and going on to make over 80 appearances for the first team. Lewis is the first captain since Bobby Moore to win a World Cup with England, when lifting the U20 FIFA World Cup trophy. Alongside this, Lewis has won the EFL Apprentice & EFL Young Player of the Year award whilst playing for Leeds, and has also won the U17 Euro Championship and 2018 Toulon Tournament for England during his career. Lewis is a top footballer and highlights what can be achieved with talent, a drive to succeed and win, and a strong mindset. He continues to grow from strength to strength as a Premier League footballer and it is great to have him as a guest on the podcast. Enjoy
Fell CrossFit is a CrossFit gym based in Kendal, Cumbria (@FellCrossFit on Instagram) which prides itself on detailed coaching and the creation of an amazing community across the North West, and wider. Husband and Wife combination and owners, Jack and Chelsea have created a gym whilst completing their own jobs (marketing for an adventure brand and completing a PhD) which continues to grow from strength to strength. Hear about their journey and the creation of Fell CrossFit, as well as their habits and development points in this special extended episode.Podcast timings:3:36 – Background (Chelsea)9:10 – Insight into Chelsea building mental strength and resilience through CrossFit26:20 – Background (Jack)34:00 – Where the seed was planted for starting a CrossFit Gym38:00 – When opportunity knocks.. stumbling upon a business unit44:45 – Preparing for the opening of Fell CrossFit and advice for others on building a space to a budget48:45 – Advice for business owners on raising capital and funding projects52:00 – Valuing personal time as a business owner53:00 – Additional advice for starting a business54:45 – The ‘practice of possibility’1:01:00 – How Jack & Chelsea run Fell CrossFit1:04:25 – Social Media Content & How Fell create a community and empower females1:11:35 – The importance of community – especially during Covid19 1:16:00 – Coaching – how it sits at the core of Fell CrossFit1:21:50 – Areas of membership development outside of exercise1:28:45 – The power of the Fell CrossFit brand1:31:31 – The habits, tools and development points Jack & Chelsea use1:35:30 – Book suggestions (James Clear – Atomic Habits / Rhonda Byrne – The Secret)1:43:04 – Surprise finishers1:49:44 – Lulu, the cocker spaniel, takes her chance to feature on the podcast1:52:05 – Jack & Chelsea’s contact details
Rudi Colman is a former Royal Marine and current PT with his fitness brand RudeFit (@Rude_Fit on Instagram) and coach at Fell CrossFit. Rudi has experience in a military setting, as well as training professional athletes, and competing in endurance events.