Coaching Confidence: Recent Episodes
David Birtwistle
Confidence comes from knowledge, achievement and repetition but first we need to talk about the things to get the knowledge. Each week I discuss a multitude of elements, all of which contribute to our overall confidence. Mentality, training, nutrition, masculinity, vulnerability, relationships and mindset. Most of the topics come as direct questions from followers of my Instagram account, so if you have a topic or question you would like to discuss follow @david.birtwistle and let me know.
Ep.38 - 2x WBFF World Champion Shaun Stafford on fitness, fat loss & COVID-19
Shaun owns 2 gyms in central london called City Athletic and talks about how its been effected by the pandemic. Plus he describes his first ever marathon, that took 9 hours and was up a mountain.
We both share our stories about how the fitness industry is changing and how our approaches to fitness have changed over the years.
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Recorded from the LIVE Q@A on the Endeavour Life instagram page @endeavourlife
Founder David Birtwistle answers your questions every week LIVE! @david.birtwistle
David dives into why you should sleep according to your chronotype and work late if you can but not if you wake up early.
We also discuss how to organise your time better to be more efficient and productive.
Recorded from the LIVE Q@A on the Endeavour Life instagram page
Founder David Birtwistle answers your questions every week LIVE!
How to lose body fat fast?
Whats the best way to keep in great shape?
Plus whats the best cheat meal?
A live Q&A with David Birtwistle on the Endeavour Life Instagram.
Tune in Mondays at 7pm to get your questions answered live
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Your fitness and nutrition questions answered LIVE on instagram by David Birtwistle
When should you workout?
Is it better to be fed or fasted for fat loss?
Can you lose fat only by walking?
How much sleep should we get?
Is the 16:8 diet good for fat loss?
Plus many more
Recorded live on instagram and answering your questions directly.
How to lose fat quick
How to gain healthy weight
Should you take BCAA’s
How to get the right amount of protein
The best protein sources for vegetarians
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Sofia Sundari tells us how to get in touch with one of our basic human feelings and discusses it in an open and liberating way. Once to listen to for sure.
Sofia's website
https://sofiasundari.com/
Sofias instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sofiasundari/
Davids Instagram
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Ben asks talks openly with David about how being on the Netflix reality dating show Too Hot To Handle has impacted his mental health
Find out what its like to gain 1M followers in a month and how that changes things.
How do people react differently and what has changed
Follow Ben on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenakedprofessor/
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Owner of The Movement Blueprint, Harvey answers your questions
1) The three best tips for beginners
2) The biggest flaws in the fitness industry
3) Thoughts on bodyweight training an HIIT
4) The issues with increasing running frequency quickly
5) Considerations for those in their 30's & 40's starting fitness
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What is biohacking?
What are the best ways to get brilliant sleep?
Why do some people not sleep very well?
The effect of caffeine on your body
How to optimise your performance
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Spiritual Ninja Janelle Christa talks about mindset, overcoming adversity and what spirituality really is
Spiritual Ninja [ spir-i-choo-uh l Nin - juh]
VERB {action, movement, energetic}
Definition:
- A no-fluff, magical badass soldier in the Army of Love
- A limitless reality creator
- A visionary and paradigm shifter
- A dream-weaver (i.e.) someone who weaves dreams into reality
- The joy in the chaos of the modern world
Synonym: Victim of an optical illusion
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Ep.26 Danielle Peazer
Dancer turned fitness influencer | Gymtimidation | Dating in Lockdown
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Christy Whitman is an in-demand life coach, transformational leader, CEO, and founder of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a twelve-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program.
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More than meets the eye. Jessica is a multiple business owner, fitness influencer and yogi with a well rounded approach to life.
We talk through the real meaning of yoga and why it's not just being bendy.
Follow her on instagram @jessicaolie
And follow me @david.birtwistle
Brett has been profiled by Forbes and Crain’s Chicago Business, among others, and was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit.
I talk to him about some unknown things from Too Hot To Handle as well as key things for starting a business and what it takes to grow it.
Mindset Performance Coach Tim Cooper chats with me about all things mindset.
Topics include:
How ego gets in the way and how to remove it.
Relationships and dating in 2020
How Tim has personally helped me develop
Mark was recently on the hit Netflix show Love is Blind.
He is a group fitness trainer from Atlanta, Georgia and we had a chat about all things Netflix, dating, masculinity and friendships.
In this totally unscripted conversation we connect over shared understandings about what is really important in life.
Questions
1) What caused you to start looking and challenging masculinity?
2) What is masculinity to you?
3) What are the problems faced by men today?
4) What masks did you wear and what about now?
5) Do men have to be perfect?
6) What do you do to become less worried by the stereotype of men?
7) What kind of man succeeds today?
8) What would you say to the typical guy who was raised in the 80's masculinity?
9) How do you think this change effects relationships and society as a whole?
Check out Ben on instagram @thenakedprofessor
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How to avoid getting fat at christmas
Which is the best approach to food for you
Why you're not losing weight while eating healthy
Training
How you should train in winter to get the best results
How often should you be going all out in training
Is overtraining an issue
Mindset
Is it cheating to sell a photo of your feet to a stranger?
Why you should always admit to binging on food and how to do it
Why ego is the enemy of your success
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
Why we should make small changes to our diet and not big ones
Can you eat Mcdonalds and lose fat at the same time
Is fruit what's stopping you from losing fat?
Training
How to get the most out of lifting weights
The effect of having sex on back pain
Why ego lifting is for losers
Mindset
The time i had a milkshake poured over my head by a bully
How to be confident enough to choose a career
Why men struggle to understand their emotions and how they can benefit from talking more openly
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
My thoughts on the new pro vegan documentary "Game Changers"
How much protein you should be eating to build muscle
How big and long should your surplus be?
Training
How to return to training after an injury
Is it possible to build muscle while cycling every day
Is HIIT the best way to train for the general population
Mindset
Getting through the 25 hour RedBull TimeLaps cycle race
Lifestyle by design and planning for the future
How to break a habit. How i stopped drinking.
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Questions
1) What does it take to be a crossfit games athlete?
2) Is it better to do crossfit or bodybuilding for general training?
3) Best advice for gym newbies
4) Is chicken and rice the best way to get in shape?
5) Is there a definition of a healthy diet?
6) What diet does he follow specifically?
7) What is his definition of mental health
8) Khans mindfulness practices
9) Toxic habits in a relationship
This is the first episode with a guest and it is all sorts of inspiring!
Ben broke his back in a motorcycle accident 2 years ago but that's not stopping him from completing the Berlin Marathon and inspiring thousands of people in the process.
We discuss:
How does being paralysed effect your confidence
Has his masculinity been effected by the accident
Is it possible to go raving in ibiza in a wheelchair
What drives him to constantly seek harder and harder challenges
What challenges has he got planned for the future
Check him out on instagram @tano_hg
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How to know you're too lean it's unhealthy
How to gain healthy weight - Muscle VS fat
My thoughts on being vegetarian
Training
Is there a recommended daily step count to gain weight
Is spin a good way to lose fat
Is Crossfit a good way to get fit
Mindset
How to stop fearing weight gain
What are the difficulties faced as a PT
How to avoid social media anxiety
Plus
How to grow a social media account in 2019
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
Do I trust Fitbits to give accurate calorie expenditure
How to lose weight very quickly
How important are protein bars
Training
Are Front Squats or Backs Squats better for legs
Is the Smith Machine worth using
Are olympic lifts essential to be good at fitness
Mindset
Is toxic masculinity still in commercial gyms
How to mentally recover from falling off the wagon
How to fit fitness into a busy life
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
Are all calories equal?
Is sugar free the best way to lose fat?
Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?
Training
How important is NEAT?
Do i have to train legs?
What to do if you're intimidated by the gym
Mindset
How to change my fear of commitment
The struggle of trusting people after being hurt
How to get started on a big weight loss journey
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How to avoid losing your condition when on holiday
What's the most important meal of the day
How to avoid yo-yo dieting
Training
Is it a good idea to do strength and cardio in the same session?
Why you're not getting results following random instagram workouts
How to know if your training is working
Mindset
What is confidence
If you see a cute women/man, should you approach them?
Should men talk about their feelings?
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
Is Keto the way to go for fat loss?
What to do when you fall off the wagon
Why you regain weight after your diet
Training
My 3 lifts for life
The best time to workout
Are cardio machines a waste of time
Mindset
How you can remove self doubt
How to get out of a toxic relationship
Why I live by the words "Actions Reflect Priorities"
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
Does Creatine effect insulin resistance?
Is there a limit to protein absorption in the body
What supplements do I take and recommend
Training
How is my sciatic pain improving and how to help it
How to improve your overhead mobility
Should women lift weights
Mindset
What do i do that is just for me to improve my relationship with myself
How to create success when you have the option of failing
My top accomplishments in 2019
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
My best advice if you've just done a diet
How my diet and fat loss program is currently going
Should you use myfitnesspal to track your food & is it obsessive?
Training
How you should train for health & happiness
How you can listen to your body when your training to avoid injury
How much cardio you should be doing to lose fat
Mindset
The way to find a balance on life
The best way to prioritise things to achieve the most
What my definition of happiness is
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How to fit eating healthy into a busy life
Eating chocolate while on a diet
Should you cut out carbs to lose fat?
Training
The best recovery strategy for sore muscles
Classes VS Gym, which is the best way to train?
How hard do you need to train to get good results
Mindset
How to build self worth without external gratification
How to be more motivated for life
How to get better talking to people of the opposite sex
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How does nutrition impact mental health?
How important is tracking to achieving your goals?
What is reverse dieting?
Training
How many days per week should you train
How to improve grip strength
What is the most important area of fitness to focus on
Mindset
Top tips for someone who wants to change career
My top 3 personal mindfulness practices
How to separate emotion from your goals
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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With the best ever audio from my podcast, it looks like i'm finally getting the hang of this haha
Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition
Nutrition
How should pre-diabetic individuals eat to recover after training?
Can you eat carbs after training if you're trying to lose fat?
Can you gain muscle without gaining fat?
Training
What is the best thing an obese person can do to lose weight?
How can women get lower abs and is it even possible?
What do I do on recovery days
Mindset
What does it mean to be a man to me?
How can we balance performance and aesthetic goals?
How can physical activity effect mental health
All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle
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Ep.3 - Advice for gym newbies | Pizza or Burger? | Biggest relationship turn off?
Mindset Topics - How to slow down and appreciate life | How do i define masculinity | Biggest turn off in a relationship
Nutrition Topics - Pizza or Burger? | Tips for diabetics | My current macros
Training Topics - Training lots but not getting results? | My current training format | Advice for gym newbies
Plus a story from my day
In this episode i talk about:
Why i think smiling at your barista is one of the best things you can do.
Does hitting the snooze button make you a less productive person?
How I stay motivated to train regularly and how my motivation has changed over the past 10 years of training
How to prevent and reduce muscle soreness after training
My experience with anger management and vulnerability
The first episode of my weekly InstaLIVE Q&A where my Instagram followers ask questions and get them answered.
Today I share my biggest insecurities, what I think is attractive in a girlfriend and how I stay motivated to workout.
If you want to have your questions answered then follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle and drop me a message.