Wylift Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Wyles
Information on how to implement new ways of working out into your training regime and to improve your health. As well as information on some new methods of training. Tips on how to increase lifts and lose weight. Topic debates that have the gym community split.
I am not saying get up at 4am like me but getting up an hour earlier than you do is beneficial for the ONE reason that I have come to see...
No it is not what is stated over social media - 'YOU GET MORE HOURS IN THE DAY' - because that is b* (unless you require less than 6 hours to function).
Yes there are scientific pros and cons to getting up earlier, like everything else in the world, but this reason is just what I have seen after doing it for so long.
I thought I would share it with you so that you can see the benefits it has given me!
Enjoy!
I am BACK!
After a busy month, here is the recap of my FIRST weightlifting competition.
Results:
85kg snatch
125kg Clean and Jerk
But where did I place?
It was a great day out and meet some great people/competitors. Looking forward to more of these days. Full focus ahead for the summer!
If you're thinking of signing up for a competition/event/fun run I say FUCKING DO IT! Get the first one out of the way, no pressure and take the next step after
Short and sweet episode this week!
In reality, I am in love with my training programme right now. So why might it be considered "boring"?
It is because I am doing the same exercises, hitting the same percentages week in week out with no deviation at all!
BUT this is where you will see progression because you will be able to compare how the weight moved in week 1 to how it moved in the final week if you stay consistent.
Put in the hours, do the same movement on repeat and see where it takes you!
In a bit
Why did I start my fitness journey? What has changed over my 10 years (just shy of)?
We all have our personal targets or reasons as to why we start looking after our health. Overtime these reasons can change.
The name of this podcast started as just a play on my surname....It now poses a question to me every time I am having an awful session. It reminds me why I keep showing up to improve myself, my fitness and my life.
That is why I started this podcast as well. To help people, no matter what stage they are in their journey, improve their wellbeing by providing tips which have helped me get to where I am today.
So, whatever your reason that you started or want to start your fitness journey is. Write it down, look at it everyday and take one step to start the process to a better you!
With all 6 challenges completed after th 24 hour rowathon on New Year's Eve. I thought a round up of the challenges I faced within the challenges would be a great way to start the year.
But the stat that everyone, who supported me through messages and donations, should be proud of is this:
£1500+ raised for across all the charities!
None of the help would be possible, for the people who are struggling with their illness and their families that are affected, without YOU. So I can't be more grateful.
2023 was a big year of change and development...so 2024 is a year for new challenges and more memories.
In a bit
Injuries!
Sometimes you can't avoid them. They are part of the sport that I play.
But when it comes to a time to 'do the dance'. I always struggle finding my feet. Any injury I have I want to get back to training as fast as possible.
The only problem is the advice I give to my mates who train as well...If I can't listen to my own advice how do I expect them to follow through with it themselves.
I guess you have to listen to the episode to find out what that advice is...
Don't rush back into training, you will do more damage then good (ps this is not the advice but it probably should be)
Leave a comment or review and drop me a message if you have any questions or topics you want me to cover!
Enjoy
This episode dives into ways that can help YOU get over your sticking points in a certain movement by:
BREAKING DOWN THE MOVEMENT
It is often overlooked as we want to do the movement and think 'if I do it more. I will get over this plateau'. For a rare amount, this is true, but for the majority of us we need to work on different parts of the movement to gain that extra 1% when going for the next max lift.
Hope you enjoy the episode
And if you can leave a comment and subscribe so that this podcast can reach more people who want to start their fitness journey.
In the time of social media where you have over the top movements from these influencers. Sometimes going back to the basics is where you will MAKE progress.
It is that simple. If you want to progress on a movement be... you will have to listen to the podcast to get the key word
I also give one of my most recent acquired secrets to help improve your squatting!
Hope you enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening
1% better everyday
With 3 months left of the year and 3 challenges to go. How will I fit them in before the end of November?
This episode tells you what I am doing in these 3 challenges, the money we have raised for these 6 amazing charities and where you can see the updates all challenges as well as when I aim to do them.
Over half way through the challenges, the support has been unbelievable and I am very grateful. It is one more bend and the final straight to get to the finish line. I will just be focusing on taking the next step and moving closer to OUR goals.
Thank you and ENJOY!
Just from me having one shit session the other day had me thinking what could I do to improve my chances of success. Then it hit me, the one thing that the majority of the population overlook, underestimate and completely forget about.
It is so small, in the grand scheme of things, yet it is what separates the elite athletes from everyone else. It is a tool that we learn from a young age yet forget when we are older.
If you haven't guessed what it is...then this episode is something you should listen to.
I hope you enjoy it.
Leave a review and comment on what other areas of lifting I should focus on.
Also any feedback on how I can improve these podcast would be appreciated; just drop me a message on instagram @wylift
Thank you :)
Now kicking of this (potential) series of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly side of... is SOCIAL MEDIA.
We all love it or we all hate it at times but it does come up with some cracking content for us to use as a laugh or use usefully. It has brought the fitness industry closer together and been able to reach out to more people to help provide tips for people starting.
So whether you are all for social media or against it - this is just an insight of my views of how social media has had a positive and negative impact on the fitness inudstry.
Enjoy!
Are you feeling fatigued? Are you not hitting the numbers in training that you are planned to do? Or is your body being over stressed?
Wanting to lift or train at high intensities consistently over weeks can be very dangerous to the body. Especially if you are NOT taking the required rest and recovery during your training block to maintain that performance.
This is why utilising DELOAD weeks into your training blocks to reduce the stress and strain on your body. Then you can hit the ground running for your next training block.
This episode dives into what to do to implement a deload week, the ways to plan a deload week, finishing off with the pros and cons of - you guessed it - a deload week.
Enjoy this episode!
And keep working to be 1% better everyday.
Have you hit a plateau in training? Are you struggling to keep putting in the same effort into sessions? Or just losing track of what is in your programme?
Give this episode a listen and find out ways you can stop avoiding these ANNOYING mistake!
Using my experience I have come up with 3 useful ways to reduce time in plateaus, keep on top of your weekly training progression and putting the same amount of effort into each session throughout your training phases.
Enjoy!
Whether you are someone who is new to running, looking for a way to change your runs or someone who is quite clearly too experienced to hear my tips - these are just a few of my tips to help improve your running.
These tips I try to hit each run, week in week out, even when I do not want to do the session. Taking big strides with these 5 easy tips that you can apply to your training starting TODAY!
Keep showing up and training hard!
And enjoy
As race day for my FIRST Ironman is rapidly approaching. I have found a morning routine that has helped me to increase my intensity for training. In this episode I tell you what my morning routine is, what times I do certain tasks at and useful tips to help YOU start a routine that can help you.
Keep turning up and smashing your training!
Enjoy!
Welcome back to the next episode in this run up to the Ironman. Diving into a (chaotic) week of training to build up the volume and maintaining strength throughout this training period.
Giving example sessions that I build around week in week out. Improving my endurance with simple sessions and simple tactics.
Enjoy!
It has been a while since the last episode. So, welcome back!
This episode dives into what challenges I have completed so far, how much money you have raised for these amazing charities and what is NEXT for the rest of the year.
Thank you for your support through messages and donations!
Keep them coming (the link is in my description on instagram @wylift)
Enjoy!
Explaining the simple steps in order to achieve bulking and cutting to make it easier to accomplish your weight and body goals!!
Enjoy
If you use the excuse of 'I have not got enough time for my workout', then this is the episode for you. I cover 3 types of workouts that I use personally WEEK IN, WEEK OUT in my training. Providing examples of workouts for you to try (one example for each method)
Implementing these methods will cut your time in the gym significantly and will increase the intensity. Use these methods and you will be in AND out of the gym within 30 minutes of stepping in.
Enjoy!
Over the next year, I will be stepping out of my comfort zone with a big leap. I will be completing six different fitness challenges (involving strength and endurance) to raise money for six AMAZING charities. If you need any motivation to step out of your comfort zone - what better way than to raise money for a charity close to you.
Any support will be greatly appreciated. You can find the link below, or on my instagram page @wylift.
https://linktr.ee/wylift
As we have started the New Year! More and more people are starting the gym. Which is GREAT! So, what better way than to use some of my experience form starting the gym, all those years ago, than to provide some useful tips to people starting their fitness journey. Here is to the New Year and improving yourselves, and others around you. Enjoy!
Giving simple and easy tips to follow to IMPROVE your Meal Prepping skills to a new level. A way to REDUCE stress from your day and to have more time after work for YOU.
Providing an insight on the EASY ways to lose weight. 5 tips to implement into your daily routine starting TODAY.
If you do want to lose weight. I do 100% suggest following:
Sean Casey
Joe Wicks
For their amazing and simple recipes to try
Enjoy!
Going through a run down of my first competition from the weekend. Just putting it out there to show that you CAN push your limits to complete what you thought might be impossible originally.
In this episode, I give you 4 points to apply to your training and lifestyle in order to keep improving for your performance in the gym
A program developed and introduced by Jim Wendler, a powerlifter, to increase the strength of the athlete over a period of 4 weeks - 3 working weeks and 1 deload week.
In this episode, I run through how this program is followed and help you set out a clear table so you too can follow and even try this program in your training.
I have tested and tried this program and it helped me add on a total of 47.5kg across 3 of the lifts I was focusing on.
When you try this program I hope you too can reap the results I encountered.
In this episode, I will be taking about PRs every session, warming up - looking after your body - and consistency as 3 key parts to your success in the gym. So you can avoid certain mistakes that I made when I started the gym.
I hope that this podcast will encourage new listeners to start their journey in the gym!
Enjoy
I will be taking you through the challenge I have set for myself for the next couple weeks and next year. Explaining what I have been doing and what choices I have made to change path for the future. What will I be doing now I have left university? How will I be able to become a more all round athlete?
As well as tips to improve on yourself and what will push you to smash your goals!
If there is anything you want to know more about message me @wylift on instagram and I will make a podcast episode on it.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
This episode runs through the benefits of resistance bands and how they improve performance in the gym.
If you have any questions or topics you want to know about message me on instagram @wylift.
Enjoy
This episode is going through ways in the gym to increase muscle growth to make yourself become bigger and fill out your shirts more.
This can be achieved by implementing the tips in this episode into your workout routines.
If you do enjoy this episode please share however you can and I would love to get feedback from people on how to improve the episodes you receive, so message me via instagram @Wylift
In this episode, I will be discussing the benefits of perfecting form of movements before moving up in weight on your lifts. Going through tips on how to achieve better form.
If you did enjoy this episode please share with others and feedback is greatly appreciated so reach out via instagram on @Wylift.
This first episode of the Wylift podcast discusses the difference between the two techniques and which one to use for your training. It discusses the 'big' debate about which technique is the 'proper' form.
If you want any other topics around the gym being discussed for an episode. Instagram DM 'wylift' and I will do the research and provide facts about that topic.
This is the first episode of (hopefully) many, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated and accepted with welcome arms.
Hope you enjoy!