Overheard In The Gym

"My New Year's Resolution is..." Happy New Year!  For the first episode of 2019, this week I'm talking all about New Year's Resolutions, and how to get the most out of them this year. We all do it, every year we proclaim that this is the year where we will finally lose that weight, or run that marathon, or fit into that outfit, but invariably, we get bored, or distracted, or disheartened and our resolution kicks the bucket before January has even finished. In this episode I look at how you can set yourself some appropriate goals, and methods to help achieve those goals. I talk about motivation, time scales and accountability, and how to ensure that your resolution this year lasts longer than a couple of days. If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com   #keepmoving

"Why aren't I losing any body fat?" As the show hits its 10th episode, I decided to put together my top 10 reason why you're not losing body fat, and what you can do about it. Including whether you're eating too many calories, if you're just not into it right now, if your tired or stressed, or simply making life too complicated for yourself. There are loads of reasons why you might not be losing body fat, but as a Personal Trainer, there are a number of recurring themes I come across in conversations with clients that everyone struggles with (including me!). So here are my 10 reasons, but if you have any more, why not get in touch with the show and let me know. If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com #keepmoving

"I can't eat carbs after 6pm, because I'll get fat." Should we be avoiding carbs after 6pm because the body will automatically turn them into fat? (Hint: no) Do we need to ensure that we are eating within a certain time-frame pre or post-workout to ensure the best gains? And is skipping breakfast the best route to weight loss, or should we be eating the majority of our calories earlier in the day? If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com #keepmoving

"Are all calories created equal, or are some better than others?" In this episode of Overheard In The Gym I talk calories, and specifically I discuss the British Nutrition Foundation's 'Quality Calorie' concept. Are all calories equal, or do some calories offer more benefits than others? Should we be more concerned with the quality of the calories we are consuming than the overall amount of calories we take in on a daily basis? How does the quality of a calorie impact on our fat-loss goals and is the restriction of a particular type of calorie, or food group, beneficial or harmful to our goals and greater health? If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com #keepmoving

"What's best for fat loss? HIIT training or LISS training?" In this episode of Overheard In The Gym I compare HIIT training and LISS training, and consider which might be best for our training and fat loss goals. Should you go hard at it every session and work to a high intensity? Or ease it back a little and take a bit of time to do some lower intensity work instead? How does this change your calorie burning potential while in the gym, and what effect does each style of training have on your body? Should both actually comprise part of your training routine? If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com #keepmoving

"Fact or Fiction? Stretching helps prevent muscle soreness after training." In this episode of Overheard In The Gym I talk stretching, and whether stretching out pre or post-exercise helps prevent us feeling stiff and sore after the gym. Should you be stretching before or after training? Can stretching help prevent getting injured, and does it improve performance while we're in the gym? Is there any benefit in warming up and cooling down, and if so, what type of warm-up should you be doing? Plus, what you should do once you can touch your toes. If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give the show a review. Get in touch with the show; theoverheardpodcast@gmail.com #keepmoving

"Can I eat too little calories to loose weight?" In this episode of Overheard In The Gym I talk about cheating yourself, honesty, intensity and accountability when it comes to your training and diet. We learn why we might be sabotaging our own efforts to loose weight, despite believing that we're in a calorie deficit and are doing loads of exercise throughout the week. We talk about being more responsible for our actions, and how being held accountable can help keep us moving towards our goals. If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the other episodes so far, please feel free to like and share, leave a rating, or give us a review. And if you overhear anything in the gym that you want the truth about, just let me know. #keepmoving

"I don't think I want to do any weights, they'll make me bulky." In episode 4 of Overheard In The Gym we pit cardio training against weight training and find out which is best, and which you should be doing while you're in the gym. Is cardio training the only way to loose weight, or can weight training be just as effective? We learn why weight training won't suddenly turn you into a body builder, and may actually burn more calories in less time than traditional cardio training. We learn why ensuring adequate protein intake is key whether trying to gain muscle mass or loose body fat, and consider whether there is still a place for cardio training in your gym routine. If you've overheard something in the gym, get in touch and let me know, and it might feature in future episodes! #keepmoving

"What's the best diet I should follow to loose weight?" In episode 3 of Overheard In The Gym I talk diets. Specifically, I talk about the world's best diet, the diet that will guarantee results every time, whether you're trying to loose body fat, or gain muscle. We learn why the type of diet you choose, whether it's keto, paleo, vegan, high-carb, high-fat, low carb or even the potato diet, isn't always as important as you might think, and that adherence is key to achieving your goals. If you've overheard something in the gym, get in touch and let me know, and it might feature in future episodes! #keepmoving

"Can you show me the best exercise for my belly?" In episode 2 of Overheard In The Gym I look at why doing endless sit ups isn't going to get you a six pack, no matter how many you do. We learn why there isn't one specific exercise to beat belly fat, why you should be managing your calorie intake and that resistance and weight training should be part of your training routine. If you've overheard something in the gym, get in touch and let me know, and it might feature in future episodes! #keepmoving

"I've been on the no meat, low carb diet for 3 days, and I'm feeling ok." In the opening show of Overheard In The Gym I talk about fad diets, and why they're probably not doing you any favours when it comes to weight loss, training in the gym, or enjoying your food. We learn why our weight loss may stall and struggle when following a restrictive dieting routing, how our body looses out nutritionally, why our training may suffer, and why you might actually end up gaining weight. If you've overheard something in the gym, get in touch and let me know, and it might feature in future episodes! #keepmoving