Bitesize Fitness: Recent Episodes
Sam Owen
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In this episode, Sam and James talk about losing, what their experiences have been and how they have used those loses for future "success". If you enjoyed this one, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James discuss their thoughts on people that use the gym just as a means to lose fat. They also discuss why they use the gym, and present some other possibilities that people may not have considered! If you enjoyed this episode, then feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about what HRV is, and if it should be used in your training. They also discuss VO2max, and the role it should play in your training week! If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode Sam and James talk about a variety of controversial topics today in the health and fitness space. They discuss if there really is such a thing as a universal, inflammatory category of food. If restrictive diets are the way to go for most people, and if wheats and grains are the devil like a lot of media platforms make out to be. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about athletes that are leaving gains on the table when it comes to taking advantage of strength training. They discuss some of the common misconceptions, such as that weights make you "bulky" and "slow", and break down in a logical way why this isn't necessarily the case. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about whether eating later in the day causes you to store extra fat. Also, they discuss some practical nutrition tips for the aging adult. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the common concern that comes up with people that are new to training, and that concern is that they are not "doing enough" to achieve results. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about how easy it is to get caught up in the whirlwind of life. They also give some useful tips on how to deal with this! If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about 6 uncomfortable truths! If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam speaks to Rob Abbis. Rob is the owner of RCA Fitness, helping people transform their physique and build unstoppable confidence. Rob opens up about his past, dealing with bullying and how overcoming that adversity helped him in both business and life. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave that rating and review, it would be much appreciated!
In this episode, Sam talks with one of the greatest strength coaches of our time, Sebastian Oreb. Sebastian has trained some of the strongest people on the planet, including Hafthor Bjornsson. He not only trains his athletes, but he is also capable of lifting with them too. He has competed in a dozen events of the past decade, winning a third of them and only missing the podium a single time. This was a truly inspiring conversation and an insight into the great mind of the Australian Strength Coach. If you enjoyed, please feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their stories, and how lifting weights has helped them overcome some of their biggest adversities.
In this episode, Sam and James talk about how finding weights impacted their lives and gave them a purpose. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about how to build confidence in the gym. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their two top tips for success with training and nutrition. If you enjoyed feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the importance of environment and how this can influence your success. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about one of the most common errors in training, hopping around from program to program, or diet to diet. Also known as "Training A.D.D". If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about managing expectations. If you enjoyed, please feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about why people are often hesitant to make investments in themselves. Leave that rating and review if you enjoyed!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their experience with trying to get "shredded", and the realities of what it takes to look this way year round. If you enjoyed the episode, please feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the importance of focussing on your own journey. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with friend of the podcast Alan Aragon. In this one, they talk about Alan's new book called Flexible Dieting. They discuss the key cornerstones of what goes into making a flexible diet, along with other current dieting trends such as carnivore and the recent raw meat craze. Be sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed!
Alan's Flexible Dieting Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flexible-Dieting-Science-Based-Reality-Tested-Maintaining/dp/162860137X/ref=asc_df_162860137X/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570354311448&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16140347444422284422&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007443&hvtargid=pla-1598666813946&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with friend of the show Beau Brammall. In this one, they talk about the squat and the mechanics around bracing. Be sure to drop this one a rating and review if you enjoyed!
In this episode, Sam talks with Bryce Lewis. Bryce is a competitive, drug-free elite level powerlifter. He holds records in both the USA Powerlifting Federation and International Powerlifting Federation. He strives to promote powerlifting training around the world with his successful business, The Strength Athlete. It was a pleasure to chat with Bryce! If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam talks to IPF World Champion, Lya Bavoil. They chatted about Lya's backstory, her experience living with Autism, and what Powerlifting has done for her quality of life. Be sure to drop this a rating and review if you enjoyed!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with Emma Storey Gordon. Emma is the owner of ESG Fitness and has helped thousands of people look, feel and perform at their best. We discussed a more mindful approach to dieting, and why this is important for long-term success. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk to Naomi and Tom Sheppard. Naomi is a world record holding powerlifter, who squatted nearly four times her bodyweight in her most recent competition. She topped the entire competition with a 616 wilks mark, making her one of the strongest lifters of all time. Tom is her husband and coach, who dropped some awesome knowledge during this episode on the planning of Naomi's training. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James have the honour and pleasure to speak with Eric Helms. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000's, he's worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about one of the most commonly debated topics, the greatest athlete of all time. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the importance of training with quality over quantity. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with world renowned business and fitness coach, Vince Del Monte. They discuss Vince's career trajectory, along with his biggest challenges and lessons. There are some golden nuggets in this one, be sure to bring a coffee, notepad and pen! If you enjoyed the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, it would be much appreciated!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with the wonderful Sabrina Downes. Sabrina is an IPF standard powerlifter and coach. They discuss everything from the benefits of training for mental health, Sabrina's competition mindset and much more. Be sure to leave that rating and review if you enjoyed!
In this episode, James talks with Aidan Muir, accredited sports dietician. They tackle all of your most frequently asked questions around nutrition, make sure to bring a notepad and pen for this one!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with their good friend Beau Brammall. If you are looking to optimise your deadlift, be sure to bring a notepad and pen for this one!
In this episode, the boys talk about whether you need an in person coach to achieve results. An awesome episode with Gavin as always, some golden nuggets in this one!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their progress over the passed year in training, nutrition, lifestyle and their plans moving forward for the new year! Be sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their journey's over the past year, lessons learned and the limitations of social media. If you enjoyed, remember to leave that rating and review!
In this episode, the boys sat down with world renowned strength educator and physiotherapist Dr. Andrew Lock. They talked about everything from rehab, to techniques to help with the big lifts! If you enjoyed feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James sat down with Rod Cooper. They talked about the value in using your body, some of Rod's training philosophies and how to sustain a strong, healthy body for the rest of your life. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review, it would be much appreciated!
In this episode, Sam and James have the pleasure of once again talking to Steve Hall. They discuss the relationship between body composition and mental health, specifically within physique sporting endeavours. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review, it would be much appreciated!
In this episode, Sam and James talk with Gavin about the biggest barriers when it comes to getting stronger or in better shape.
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with friend of the show Beau Brammall. In this one, the boys take a deep dive into all things technique. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James pick Gavins thoughts on the intricacies that go into making a quality program. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James have the honour to sit down with Alan Aragon. They talked about everything from the affects of saturated fat, to the misconceptions of 'flexible dieting'. They also discuss commonly debated topics such as the inclusion of red meat in a daily diet, to artificial sweeteners and much more! If you enjoyed, please leave a rating and review, it would be much appreciated!
Sam and James catch up with friend of the show Gavin Attorre. This time around, the boys discuss the differences and similarities between training for performance and aesthetics. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam sits down with Beau Brammall. Beau is the owner of Below Parallel, a gym that welcomes all things strength. They cover everything from lifting, life to the day to day realities of running a successful business. This was a great episode, it is always a pleasure to chat to Beau, we'll be sure to get him back on in the near future!
In this one, Sam and James sit down with friend of the show, Gavin Attorre. This time, the boys discussed everything that is structural balance. Going from why Gavin started learning more about the human body from his own personal experience, to his work with Gary Grey in chain reaction biomechanics. Grab a coffee, a notepad and pen, you're going to need them!
In this episode, Sam sits down with Matt Wenning. Matt was a member of Westside Barbell from 2001-2007, and had top ten totals that lasted for 9 years. In 2011, Matt squatted an incredible 1196lbs, breaking the all time world record. We touch on his experience training at the top, along with some of the strength philosophies that he holds today.
In this episode, Sam and James talked to one of the greatest minds in the industry, Stephane Cazeault. Stephane has coached general population to world class athletes, it was a pleasure to pick his brain on interesting topics around training and coaching.
In this episode, Sam talks to Gavin about his experience working with top tier athletes. This is a really informative episode, so make sure to take out a notepad and pen, there are some gems to be taken away!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the things you should be prioritising in your training when you are starting out. If you enjoyed, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their previous/current experience partaking in sports and how this has influenced their mindset today.
In this episode, Sam and James talk nutrition. They cover topics from common pitfalls in the conventional 'diet' and some useful tips on how to construct a more healthy relationship with food.
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the biggest bang for you buck tips when it comes to training and nutrition. If you enjoyed the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review!
In this episode, Sam and James have the privilege and opportunity to talk with Phil Daru. Phil is a world class strength and conditioning coach based out of Florida, and has trained athletes predominating in the field of Mixed Martial Arts.
In this episode, Sam and James reflect on their own journeys over the passed year, all professionally, physically and personally. In this one, they cover their own personal struggles they have faced and how they have moved forward despite the challenges that faced them.
In this episode, Sam and James have the pleasure to talk to Steve Hall. Steve is the owner of Revive Stronger, an extremely successful online coaching business that specialises in transforming physiques. It was a pleasure to chat with Steve, and we hope to have him back on the podcast in the future.
In this episode, Sam and James discuss the elephant in the room, the thing that everyone seems to be concerned with having... abs!! More importantly, they discuss why they don't work with people solely looking for this outcome, and what their own individual experiences have been when they aspired to the 6 pack abs back in the day.
In this episode, Sam and James answer some questions sent in by the listeners. These include their favourite exercise, The ultimate home gym and pre-game meals. Enjoy!
In this episode, Sam and James talk about their Journeys this far, and why they decided to get into the fitness industry. Enjoy!
In this episode, Sam and James discuss cheat meals. They delve into why it is a problem to categorise food as "good" or "bad" and the implications this can have on your relationship with nutrition.
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with Alessandro Gibilaro. They discuss the importance of consistency, favourite food and how to balance training into a busy schedule. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, Sam and James have the opportunity to sit down with Kedric Kwan. Kedric talks about his PhD, his work as a strength coach and how he manages his time on a day to day. We will for sure get Kedric on again, this is one not to be missed!
On this episode, Sam and James have the opportunity to sit down with one of the greatest minds in powerlifting, Thomas Lilley. We talked about everything from the importance of knowing your priorities, pet peeves, and how to run a successful business. Hope you enjoy!
This is a very special episode, Sam and James sit down with their good friend Rogan Allport. This is one is a real perspective changer, Rogan covers some interesting topics from a training, nutrition and life standpoint. Make sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!
In this episode, Sam and James sit down with Sam O'Sullivan. Sam is a successful gym owner and an authority within the fitness industry. Sam has been a mentor in many ways, in so this is a special episode, hope you enjoy!
Sam and James are joined by a brand new guest, Ricky Raybould. Ricky is an up and coming prospect within the fitness industry. Be sure to find him on instagram @goldbodytraininguk
This is one not to be missed! In this episode, Sam and James talk about everything that is Christmas. How to deal with peer pressure from family and friends, and the importance of taking the foot off the gas every once in a while!
In this episode, Sam and James discuss some of the most important factors that contribute towards your success in your training and nutrition.
Sam and James catch-up about what they have been up to over the past week. Random topics include, dogs, active rests and the importance of having good mobility.
In this episode, Sam and James talk about the importance of changing habits, along with the mistakes they have made in their fitness journey.
In todays episode, Sam and James talk about supplements. What are the benefits to supplements? When should you consider taking them? Along with the ones you should start taking on a daily basis.
In this episode, Sam and James talk about some of the changes they have made in their training over the past 5 years. Enjoy!
In this episode, Sam and James answer a couple of questions regarding maintenance periods, and how to overcome a plateau in your fat loss journey.
In this episode, Sam and James delve into some common fallacies regarding both training and nutrition. These include, Diet fads, the effects of resistance training and the role it plays on aesthetics, and much more!
In this episode, Sam and James are joined by one of the best in the industry, Gavin Attorre. This is a MUST listen if you want to find out how to balance your life with training, whilst having time to operate a business and stay in shape. You can find Gavin on instagram @gavinattorre
In this episode, Sam and James discuss the importance of planning your training and nutrition.
In this episode, Sam and James delve into training for fatloss and hypertrophy. What are the differences between the two, along with some practical advice for your programming.
Welcome to the first episode of Bitesize Fitness! In this episode myself and James give a little introduction into ourselves and what the podcast is about.