Unlocking Fitness: Recent Episodes
Sarah J Pitts
Join your host, Sarah J Pitts & guests as we dive into the world of sports and fitness coaching. We tackle the complex, and often uncomfortable conversations head on to bring you the simple steps that will supercharge not only your coaching skills but your results too!
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, we dive into what makes a successful Personal Trainer
So, if you're a Personal Trainer who's been struggling to figure it out, make sure you listen closely!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Becoming A Successful Personal Trainer... Simplified”
- Secret #1: The 3 Boxes That You MUST Check to Experience True Freedom Doing What You Love
- Secret #2: The “Cookie Cutter” Method That Makes it Drop Dead Easy to Stop Working With Crappy Clients
- Secret #3: The 1 Reason Why Even the Most Amazing Clients Quit (and the shockingly simple solution)
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Coach Developer for UK Coaching
- CIMSPA & NSCA Approved Training Provider
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
More Information Apply to be part of the "Kick-Ass PT Success System" programme by emailing sarah@mostmotion.com
Welcome to Episode 29 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Jamie Taylor and I discuss the changing face of coach development, and why "it depends" might be your best coaching ally!
In this episode, we discuss:
“Coach Development: Is"It Depends" Your Best Coaching Ally?” and...
- What we can learn from any crossover between professional & grassroots level sport
- What coaching can learn from the British Army
- Why creating coach development pathways that mimic successful coaching practices isn't always sustainable
- and much, MUCH more!
About Jamie Jamie Taylor is Senior Coach Developer at greymettersuk.com who has a passion for Coach Development
Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- Worked in Olympic/Paralympic sports such as: athletics, boxing, cycling, hockey & judo
- Worked in professional sports such as: cricket, football, GAA, rugby, rugby union & tennis
- UK Sport approved Coach Developer & Mentor
- Previously worked at the English Institute of Sport as Pathway Coaching & Curriculum Lead
More Information Learn more about how the work Jamie is doing with Grey Matters UK to help individuals and organisations improve performance
Website: https://greymattersuk.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gr3ym4ttersuk
Welcome to Episode 28 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, James Cooper and I discuss the immense power of the simple action of smiling, how it can change everything from your mood to your outlook on life, and how we as coaches can harness that power
In this episode, we discuss:
“Smiling: Your most Powerful Coaching Tool?” and...
- How one smile from a complete stranger changed James' entire life
- What is your "inner kingdom" and how we can use it to have a positive influence on others
- The link between smiling and voluntary adversity
- and much, MUCH more!
About James James Cooper is a former sales & marketing executive turned personal trainer with a passion for mental health awareness
Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- Over 10 years' experience as a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Coach and Meditation Teacher
- Former Primary School teacher in Thailand
- Former sales & marketing executive
- Founder of smilinggg.com
More Information Learn more about how the work James is doing with the "Smilinggg Mile" to help communities across the world live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives
Website: https://smilinggg.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smilinggg
Welcome to Episode 27 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Anita Griggs and I try to tackle the complex issue that is scope of practice and the implications for when we get it wrong
In this episode, we discuss:
“Scope of Practice: The Struggle Is Real?” and...
- What is scope of practice and what does it mean for individual coaches?
- What we can learn from the world of sales & marketing to help us stay within our scope of practice?
- The hidden pressures from employers that push fitness professionals outside their scope of practice
- and much, MUCH more!
About Anita Anita Griggs is passionate about keeping fitness professionals and the people they coach safe by staying within their scope of practice. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- CIMSPA Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner
- Over 30 years of experience working in fitness, leisure, and health
- Founder of Vista Wellbeing in 2017
- Works with local NHS Trust to deliver Cardiac Rehabilitation
More Information Learn more about how the work Anita and her colleagues at Vista Wellbeing are doing to help provide affordable, individually tailored, socially based exercise sessions within the North Devon area and online
Website: https://www.vistawellbeing.org.uk/vista-education/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vistawellbeing
Welcome to Episode 26 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Hannah Sprake and I discuss the evidence she has gathered regarding Women's Sporting Journeys and its implications for coaches everywhere
In this episode, we discuss:
“Is Accepting the "Squiggle" the Key to Unlocking Retention in Sports and Fitness?” and...
- What is the ONE barrier common to ALL women, and how can coaches help to overcome it?
- Are people skills more powerful than technical skills in coaching?
- What can coaches do to help more women find their way back to sport & fitness more quickly?
- and much, MUCH more!
About Hannah Hannah Sprake is a sports marketing researcher, working to help organisations and coaches to deliver inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities for everyone in their community. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- Supported the development of community sport and physical activity for more than 14 years
- Worked with National Governing Bodies of sport, Active Partnerships and clubs
- Recently conducted and released research into Women’s Sporting Journeys
- Grassroots and performance Hockey coach for more than 12 years
More Information Learn more about how the work Hannah and Sports Marketing Surveys are doing to help coaches and organisations become more inclusive here:
Website: https://sportsmarketingsurveys.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sprake/
Welcome to Episode 25 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, we dive into the ways that Injury Hacking helps to offer coach development pathways and guarantees coaches stay within their scope of practice
So, if you're involved in coach development, make sure you listen closely!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“3 Critical Coach Education Secrets for Coach Development Officers Who Want to Build Hugely Competent & Effective Coaches”
- Secret #1: The #1 Reason Why Most Coach Development Officers Won’t Set Their Organisation Above & Beyond the Rest (and what you can do instead)
- Secret #2: Injury Hacking – Your Secret Weapon in the Fight for Competent and Effective Coaches
- Secret #3 – How to Turn a Simple Idea into A Coach Development Empire… and guarantee coaches stay within their scope of practice
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned The Coaches Guide to Long Term injury Prevention Success book
Contact Form
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Welcome to Episode 24 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Sue Ward and I discuss the huge obstacles facing coach development in grassroots sport compared to the fitness industry.
We might not come up with any definite solutions but the struggle is real yet hidden for many sporting organisations...
In this episode, we tackle:
“The Colossal Problems Facing Grassroots Coach Development” and ask...
- Why is the expectation of learning different volunteer coaches when money is still exchanging hands?
- How does sporting regulation need to change to support coaches and deliver a safer service to all participants?
- Why is the professional coaching structure unachievable for many community sports organisations?
- How can we all get in the same canoe and paddle the same river?
- and much, MUCH more!
About Sue Sue Ward is a Coach Development expert. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- Supporting grassroots community activities in the sport & activity sector since 1994
- Worked at National Governing Body level in coach development & education for many years
- Lecturer for Plymouth University in Sport Development, Event Management, and Coaching
- Founder of Vista Education
More Information Learn more about how the work Sue is doing to help develop coaches in all aspects of their role here:
Vista Education
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Amanda White and I discuss the often dismissed topic of energy healing (or "abnormal psychology) and how being open to it can add a whole new dimension to the power of your coaching
So, if you're prepared to open your mind to new possibilities, tune in now to discover how you can get started...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“How Abnormal Psychology Can Improve Your Coaching”
- Why energy blockages could be causing obstacles in performance (both yours and the people you coach)
- Why the energy systems are more important than physical & mental health
- How helping the people you coach connect with their inner selves can prevent injury
- and much, MUCH more!
About Amanda Amanda White is a Spiritual Awakening Coach. Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- BSc Social Work & Abnormal Psychology
-
1 Best Selling author on Amazon in Women's Health for her book "Surviving Endometriosis"
- Certified Nutrition & Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Helped countless women across the world gain control of their long-term health conditions
- Helped countless people who are suffering from loss or trauma
- Founder of the Ultimate Spiritual Awakening coaching programme
Additional Resources Download the PDF guide
More Information Learn more about how the work Amanda is doing to help people all over the globe to eliminate their limiting beliefs, cope with loss and trauma and manage their long-term health conditions here:
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, we dive into the ways that your coaching can improve the lives of the people you coach when we look a tiny bit further than exercise.
So, if you're serious about helping the people you coach achieve better results and avoid injury, listen closely... oh, and make sure you get active with us too!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“10 Ways to Hack the Human Psyche to Skyrocket Your Coaching Results”
- How to hack the psychology that marketers have been using for decades to revolutionise your coaching
- How to simplify everything so you can achieve it all but focus your efforts on ONE thing
- HOw to improve ALL areas of performance at once
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned "Copywriting Secrets" by Jim Edwards
FREE "Injury Hacker's Mission Guide"
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, we dive into the topic of Mobility and why it's a waste of your coaching time.
So, if you're serious about helping the people you coach achieve better results and avoid injury, listen closely... oh, and make sure you get active with us too!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Why Mobility is a Waste of Time... and what you can do instead”
- The limitations of different mobility methods
- A sneak peek into a new type of movement improvement
- How to ditch mobility training altogether and still get better mobility results
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned FREE "Injury Hacker's Mission Guide"
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, I've been given permission to let you listen in on a training I did with my Certified Injury Hacker Coaches around the hidden power of fun.
So, if you're coaching physical activity of any kind, let yourself become a fly on the wall and listen in...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“The Hidden Power of Fun in Your Sessions”
- What Fun really is and what it might look like to different groups
- Signs to look out for if someone doesn't consider your activity to be fun
- How having fun in your warmups and cool downs is an awesome stealth tactic for your coaching
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Additional Resources Mobility vs Injury Hacking Blog Post (this explains the 3M Flow in our discussion)
3 Fantastic Ways to Make Your Warmup Fun
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Kevin Baker and I discuss the power of having a mentor when it comes to your education
So, if you're coaching any kind of sport or fitness and thinking of becoming a Personal Trainer, tune in now to discover how you can get started...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“How to Become A Confident Personal Trainer... even as a complete novice”
- How to see the strengths and weaknesses you didn't know you had
- What you're missing if your qualification is entirely online
- The power of APPLYING what you learn (before you're standing in front of a paying client)
- How to get employed by the right company for you
- and much more!
About Kevin Kevin Baker is a Personal Trainer Educator. Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- Founder of PT Mentorships
- Experienced Personal Trainer
- Has mentored and recruited PTs for big chain gyms
- Worked in corporate health and wellbeing
More Information Learn more about how the work Kevin is doing to help create a whole new generation of confident and successful Personal Trainers, you can find him at ptmentorships.co.uk or on Instagram @ptmentorships and Facebook at PT Mentorships
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this solo episode, I'm asking to get active so you can fully experience the performance value of this little injury hack!
So, if you're coaching physical activity of any kind, tune in now to experience it for yourself...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“The Little Injury Hack That Can Trigger Big Performance Results”
- Why Applied Variety of Movement is vital for children and adults alike
- 50 ways to add variety to movement
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned 50 Ways to Add Variety to Movement Checklist
Mobility vs Injury Hacking blog post
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Hugh Gilmore and I dive into the subject of negative emotions and how they can actually help your coaching
So, if you're coaching any kind of sport or fitness, tune in now to discover how you can get started...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“How to Turn Negative Emotions into Positive Action”
- Why negative emotions aren't bad
- What OAP has to do with psychology
- What the big 5 negative emotions are and why they important to have
- How a failure to manage negative emotion can have dire consequences for your team
- What emotional responsibility is and why we all need it
- How a blame dump can be helpful (in the right circumstances)
About Hugh Hugh Gilmore is a Performance Psychologist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of his accomplishments:
- worked with World Champion and Olympic athletes
- worked with National Governing Bodies across sports including Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Netball & Athletics
- Delivered Sport & Psychology training to British Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting
- is also trained in Motivational Interviewing and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
More Information Learn more about how the work Hugh is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels, you can find him at podiumpsychology.com
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this solo episode, I dig into the warm up process that the industry is still teaching - despite having not been updated for over 30 years, and not being fit for purpose. Plus, 7 simple steps every sports and fitness coach can take today, to get amazingly easy results.
So, if you're coaching physical activity of any kind, tune in now to discover how you can get started...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“7 Steps to Bring Your Warm Up Into the 21st Century”
- Why the industry standard warm up is not fit for purpose
- How simple tweaks to what you're already doing will make massive differences
- Why sports and fitness coaches need to be considering a bigger picture than just the upcoming workout in their warm up planning
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and Chief Injury Hacker
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned 7 Steps to Bring Your Warm Up Into the 21st Century Checklist
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
Here's everything you need to know about the "Unlocking Fitness" Christmas break, where you can come and hang out with us and much more!
Join the FB group at injuryhackers.com
Get the book at unlockingfitness.com
To request a topic or if you'd like to be a guest on the show, please post your request in the Facebook group
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this solo episode, I dig into how beginners can get started with preventing injury (and it's not what you think) and 3 simple steps every sports and fitness coach can take to successfully hack the injury process to get the fastest results.
So, if you're coaching physical activity of any kind, tune in now to discover how you can get started...
In this episode, you'll discover:
“The Beginner's Guide to Getting Started With Injury Prevention”
- What "injury hacking" is and how you can use it to be more helpful with injury problems
- How to recognise potential and hidden injury at a glance
- Why injuries cannot be what they seem to sports and fitness coaches
- 3 powerful components of fun that you can leverage to reduce pain and prevent injury
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and creator of the SMARTT® Injury Prevention methods
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
Resources Mentioned Infographic from curablehealth.com
Learn how to identify 36 postures, behaviours and reactions that indicate potential injury
11 Fun Warm Up Games at kidsactivities.net
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this solo episode, I discuss the reasons why injury prevention is the key to unlocking fitness, mistakes most coaches make when it comes to preventing injuries and the simple steps every sports and fitness coach can take to succeed with injury prevention and get the best results.
So, if you're coaching physical activity of any kind, tune in now to discover what they are... and more importantly those steps you can take.
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Why Injury Prevention is the Key to Unlocking Fitness for Every Sports and Fitness Coach”
- 4 mistakes the industry is making with injury prevention and the catastrophic impact that it's having on coaches of all kinds
- 3 steps every sports or fitness coach can take to prevent injury and skyrocket performance results
- How to compliment treatment of injury therapists and practitioners, without having to understand anything about injuries themselves
- How to streamline your coaching practices using injury prevention
About Sarah Sarah J Pitts is an Injury Prevention Specialist and Coach Educator. Here are a few of her accomplishments:
- founder of mostmotion® and creator of the SMARTT® Injury Prevention methods
- 2 time Amazon Best Selling author
- Consultant for UK Coaching on their Health Policy around the issue of Long term Health Conditions
- Over 30 years' experience of coaching, treating and observing people with injuries
More Information Learn more about how the work Sarah is doing to help coaches of all sports and levels to get more involved in preventing injuries, you can get her book and training at unlockingfitness.com or join her Facebook group at injuryhackers.com
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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Chris Yates and I discuss the surprising things that most coaches don't know about autism, but can be seen in many people in our sessions.
So, if you're coaching sport of any kind, tune in now to discover what they are... and more importantly how to handle the situation easily, without the potential disruption of the entire session or group
In this episode, you'll discover:
“3 Surprising Things Most Coaches Don't Know About Autism (But Should)”
- why you're likely to have people with autistic tendencies in your sessions without even knowing it
- why signs of autism are often mistaken for disengagement or lack of interest
- why insisting that your group make eye contact while your talking can cause a downward spiral in behaviour
- why behavioural spirals are most likely nothing to do with you
- what you can do as a coach to help improve connection with and happiness of everyone in your session, whether they have autism or not.
About Chris Chris Yates is a Personal Trainer specialising in fitness for adults with Autism. He:
- is a parent to Morgan, 36, who has Down Syndrome and Autism
- has extensive Autism support experience dating back to 1984 (including being a Personal Assistant to a teenager with Autism and a Certified Personal Care Provider)
- has represented GB in the World Sprint Duathlon Championships in 2015 (placing 9th)
- is a highly qualified and experienced Personal Trainer
- founder of the Autism Supporters Community on Facebook
More Information Learn more about how the work Chris is doing to help supporters of adults with Autism, you can get his fascinating book at autismsupporters.com/motivation or join his Facebook group at autismsupporterscommunity.com
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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Lee Ashforth and I discuss the state of coach development in English football and the comparisons we can draw between grassroots and semi-professional levels of football.
So, if you're coaching sport of any kind, tune in now to discover one key point we should all remember when things feel a bit tough (and much more)!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Coach Development: Remember This When Times Get Rough”
- the single most effective thing coaches can do to avoid losing the love for the game (or get the love back if you've already lost it)
- the importance of tailoring your message to your audience
- what we can learn from the "Purple Shirt" campaign
- and much, much more!
About Lee Lee Ashforth is a Senior Football Development Officer for the West Riding County of the FA. He:
- is responsible for the development of volunteer players, coaches, referees, team officials and committee members across one of the largest counties in the UK
- has played football at a semi-professional level himself
- has coached (and is still coaching) at a semi-professional level for 13 years
More Information Learn more about how you can get involved in the great work that the West Riding FA are doing at westridingfa.com
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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Margaret Sills and I discuss the coaching trends that have come and gone in the industry over the last 50 years and the importance of always learning from our experiences.
So, if you're coaching sport or fitness, tune in now to get the benefit of someone who has experienced the changes of the industry over the last five decades!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“The Educycle of Coaching Practices”
- How coaching styles have changed since the 1960s and 70s
- The fear driven practices of the 80s and 90s that has stifled coaching creativity (and are still doing)
- The positive changes we're seeing in coaching education & practices these days
- The difficulty in applying most research to every day coaching
- How the elite model doesn't work at grassroots level (and problems it's causing)
About Margaret Margaret Sills is an expert in health education and behaviour change whose accomplishments include:
- Sports coach since 1968
- PE & Human Biology Teacher since 1972
- Lead tutor, course designer and verifier of Health Education courses at Kings College London throughout the 80s & 90s
- Academic Director for Health Sciences offering UK wide support for tutors of health professions
- Played a key role in the development of interprofessional education
- Competed in Ironman and 70.3 in World Championships at Age-Group Level
- Completed Race Across America aged 70
More Information Learn more about how you can follow the same SMARTT® Coach journey at Margaret at mostmotion.com/courses and you can find Margaret on Instagram @margaretsills and Facebook at margaret.sills.7
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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Paul Rimmer and I debunk many myths surrounding coaching women of menopausal age and unearth some secrets you may not even have thought of.
So, if you're coaching women over 40, you want to help them achieve their performance goals and you want to be able to successfully navigate the often sensitive subject of the menopause, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“3 Essential Tips for Coaching Women of Menopausal Age”
- Why the menopause is nothing to be afraid of
- How to start a conversation about it - even if you feel uncomfortable about it
- 3 essential tips for working with women of menopausal age
- One simple step every coach can do to feel more confident in talking with clients about female health in general
About Paul Paul Rimmer is an expert in nutrition for health and performance whose accomplishments include:
- Founder of, and Director of Nutrition at trtle.com
- Delivered corporate health and wellbeing programmes to multinational businesses
- Well respected coach educator and international speaker
- Overseen programme that has helped over 30,000 women with their nutrition
More Information Learn more about how you can help women with their health and wellness at trtle.com and you can find Paul on Instagram @dr_p_performance
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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Dan Cottrell and I discuss why continual coach development is paramount.
So, if you want to develop a deeper connection with participants, bring out the very best in your participants, and accelerate your coaching skills so you can experience different ways of developing as a coach, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Real World Coach Development Tips That Work Like Crazy”
- The breadth and depth of coach development
- The single most effective skill you can develop as a coach
- Why players don't have specific learning styles (and why you should even care)
- Secret tips to help you bring the very best of yourself to your coaching
About Dan Dan Cottrell is an expert in coach development whose accomplishments include:
- Editor of Rugby Coach Weekly magazine
- Director of rugby at Cranleigh School
- Assistant coach with Wales Women's Team for the 2010 World Cup
- Coach educator
- Coach mentor for Broad Plain RFC mini & juniors section
More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with coach development with Dan's magazine at rugbycoachweekly.net and you can find him on Twitter @dan_cottrell
Coach Development Links & Mentions From This Episode: Lynn Kidman – Athlete Centred Coaching: Developing Decision Makers
Doug Lemov – The Coach’s Guide to Teaching
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In this solo episode, I reveal the state of the sports and industry when it comes to coaches education, problems we're facing and explore what the future might hold for all of us.
So if you care about where sports and fitness coaching is headed globally, tune in now!
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The snobbiness that exists among some coaches when it comes to education
- How the public's expectation of coaches doesn't match reality
- Problems facing the industry when it comes coaches education
- Glimpse into the future?
- And much, MUCH more!
About Me: UK Coaching - Duty to Care
CIMSPA - ReTrain to ReTain Funded Education Programme (apologies, I mentioned that this was a UK Coaching initiative in the podcast episode!)
Injury Hackers Facebook Group
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Gary Mendoza and I discuss how motivational interviewing can transform your coaching.
So if you want to develop a deeper connection with participants, help remove participants' emotional barriers to success, and accelerate coaching skills so you can how to use motivational interviewing to transform your coaching, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
“Motivational Interviewing Secrets Every Sports Coach Needs Now”
- How Motivational Interviewing can transform your sports coaching - no matter what level you're at
- The four stages of MI
- 3 things you can do today to put MI into practice
About Gary Dr. Gary Mendoza is an expert in motivational interviewing whose accomplishments include:
- Personal Trainer for almost 30 years
- Behaviour change expert
- Taught by the founders of the Motivational Interviewing technique
- Created the men's weight management system that now forms the basis of the Public Health system in Manawatu
More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with motivational interviewing with Gary's training at www.stagesofchange.co.uk
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In this solo episode, I reveal the https://mostmotion.com/level-1 Injury Hackers Facebook Group Brene Brown - Rising Strong
Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey - What Happened to You?
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In this episode, Heather Douglas and I discuss how UK Coaching is working to support coaches of all levels into greatness.
So if you want to serve participants at a higher level, be more compassionate, and communicate more effectively so you can easily access support in vital areas of coaching, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why group coaches have the hardest job of all
- How we move away from the separatist, elitist training that the industry has been built on
- The impact lockdown has had on willingness to communicate among organisations
- And much more!
About Heather: Heather Douglas is an expert in supporting coaches whose accomplishments include:
- Head of policy & impact at UK Coaching
- Over 20 years in Coaching Development
- Former advisor to Sport England
- Passionate about creating industry-wide support for coaches of all levels in whatever role they're in
- Mother of four boys
More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with supporting coaches with UK Coaching's Duty to Care at ukcoaching.org/dutytocare
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Unlocking Fitness podcast.
In this episode, Gordon MacLelland and I discuss the power of communication.
So if you want to feel more connected to your participants, feel better understood as a coach, and get the very best from every participant in every session so you can maximise results, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
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How do you juggle all the peripheral people involved in coaching children?
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How do you avoid the "headless chicken moment" when something unexpected happens?
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When are we helping or just making things worse as coaches?
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The most overlooked trick in your coaching toolbox
Gordon MacLelland is an expert in parents coaching sports whose accomplishments include:
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Founder and CEO of "Working With Parents in Sport"
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Works with governing bodies, organisations, clubs and schools worldwide
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Author of three books "Two Hats", "Great Sports Parenting" & "Engage"
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Coaching his own children taught him all the pitfalls - despite being an experienced sports teacher!
More Information
Learn more about how you can improve your results with coaching your own children and managing parents with Gordon's website at parentsinsport.co.uk
Parents Coaching Sports Links & Mentions From This Episode:
Buy the books
Follow Gordon on Twitter
Follow Gordon on Facebook
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Welcome to episode 3 of the Unlocking Fitness podcast.
In this episode, Lynne Briggs and I discuss how every sports coach can be more confident in talking about mental health.
So if you want to be confident with the subject of mental health, help people struggling with emotional stress, and know how to use fitness to improve mental health so you can start a conversation about mental health - without opening a can of worms, tune in now!
In this episode you'll discover:
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the single most useful thing you can do as a sports coach when it comes to mental health
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shocking stats that prove how coaches simply can't avoid working with people who are struggling with mental health issues
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how a school foreign exchange trip when I was 15 taught me more about communication than any other life experience
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and much more!
About Lynne
Lynne Briggs is an expert in helping coaches help with mental health who is:
· Super experienced in fitness industry including management and training roles
· Mental health first aider and tutor
· Founding member of the MH1 movement
· Plays a vital role in bringing the Mental Health Questionnaire to the industry
More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with mental health with the MH1 Facebook Group
Mental Health Links & Mentions From This Episode: Mental Health First Aider training (join the Facebook group to get £50 off the training!)
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Unlocking Fitness podcast!
In this solo episode, I discuss what unlocking fitness means to me, and how it came about.
So if you want to supercharge coaching skills, deliver amazing results, and help prevent injury so you can have a much bigger impact on specialist areas of health and fitness - without having to get all technical about it, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
The Amazing Secret of A Truly Life-Changing Coach Who Doesn’t Believe in Knowing About Injuries
- The single most destructive element of health and fitness that most coaches overlook
- Why injury prevention is nothing to do with injuries themselves
- 10 critical health & fitness lessons every sports coach needs to know
- 5 steps to unlocking fitness that every sports coach needs to make
I have been attempting to unlock fitness for over 30 years and in that time I have become:
- the founder & CEO of mostmotion®
- creator of the SMARTT® Injury Prevention methods
- an internationally accredited training provider
- a two-time Amazon best-selling author
and I have been (and probably always will be) a perpetual misfit and problem solver
You can learn more about how to "Unlock Fitness" with the book that accompanies this podcast at unlockingfitness.com
Links & Mentions in This Episode
"Cesar's Way" by Cesar Millan
"Rising Strong" by Brene Brown
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Welcome to episode 2 of the Unlocking Fitness podcast!
In this episode, nutrition expert Martin Higgins and I discuss the nightmare that is the world of nutrition information & education for coaches and just how powerful food can be in the role of injuries.
So, if you want to supercharge coaching skills, deliver amazing results, and help prevent injury so you can have a much bigger impact on specialist areas of health and fitness - without having to get all technical about it, tune in now!
In this episode you'll discover:
- the key role food plays in the development of injuries
- how to navigate the world of nutritional information so you can just cut to the chase
- how food and joint movement can help reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
- why nutrition isn't a "one size fits all" thing
- why sports coaches should fuel the person not the sport
Martin is an expert in simplifying complex nutrition ideas to help sports coaches who avoid giving nutrition advice (because they hate the idea of getting bogged down in the details) give simple, effective advice with ease.
He is also:
- one of the most highly qualified injury prevention coaches in the world
- in the top 1% of scores on the Precision Nutrition course
- perpetual experimenter
- child adventurer who never grew up
More Information Learn more about how you can supercharge your coaching results with the Unlocking Fitness book at unlockingfitness.com
Unlocking Fitness Links & Mentions From This Episode: FREE Nutrition & Injury Prevention training (by Martin & I) at fitnesscoachingsupercharger.com
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