The Edinburgh Fitness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Smith
Hosted by Steve Smith Coaching, Steve interviews local trainers to get their views on all things health and fitness related
With the birth of my baby boy just a few days away this is the final episode of series 2 of The Edinburgh Fitness Podcast
In this episode I talk about;
- How to avoid being let down by others,
- The problem with overthinking
- and
- The quick fix pill for your weight loss journey
In this epsiode of The Edinburgh Fitness Podcast I'm joined by Leanne Forker who just a few years ago packed up her hugely successful PT business in Edinburgh for a new life in Canada
In the episode we discuss
- The difference in lifestyles between Canada and the U.K.
- Why Leanne loves HIIT so much
- How she has become one of the hardest working PTs I've ever met and how you can be more like her
- Hows shes dealt with loving football to now loving SOCCER
Having been the highest download guest from series 1 John Young returns to the podcast again
In this episode we discuss
- Building Leverage
- What it is and how to do it
- Why motivation comes and goes
- Why so many people are blaming others for their own short comings
- MTF is back, bigger than ever
This weeks guest is my very own assistant manager - John Kerr aka the tattood golfer
In this episode we discuss
- What Johns seen in gyms since returning
- What he's seen in the industry as a whole
- How hes managed to get such a low handicap
- Some of the things you can implement into your game to improve
This weeks episode is all about the gyms reopening in Scotland
So I'll tell you what to expect, why I think the gyms opened now and what you should be looking to do if you are just getting back into fitness
For this episode I have Mike back from series 1 and its a great episode, full of knowledge (and truth) bombs
In this episode we cover:
- Why some trainers have boomed in lockdown compared to some failing
- The obesity crisis and how to overcome it
- What should be happening at schools
- Alcohol, where Mike really opens up with his battles in the past
In this episode I'm joined by local trainer - Lewis Cairns and we discuss weight loss. How to simplify the process and how we are the example to our kids. We also discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the fitness industry
The podcast is back for another episode and its back with a bomb. I'm joined by the twin brothers with the bushy eyebrows. Chris and Eric Martinez have helped 1000s of PTs create sustainable business online using their hybrid business model. The host their own successful podcast - Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast and are authors of 2 really successful books. In this episode we discuss the online PT fitness world and why more and more people are heading that direction
Join me for the final episode of season 1 where its just me and the microphone. Its raw, its real, its just me. In this episode I explain why my message is what it is, the barriers I've overcome to get me to where I am today and what we should all be doing if we are struggling
This week I'm joined by one of the first and best trainers I've worked with in the industry, Mr Flex Fitness - Gordon Hunter. In this episode we discuss dad life and how Gordys training has adapted since the arrival of his son. We also discuss what it means to be a role model and why has time is more valuable than ever
For this weeks episode I'm joined by Ryan Mulvey PT and in this episode its all about gaining size. Ryan tells you what he did to go from a Skinny Boy of 70kg to Man of over 90kg. We also talk about the mindset and barriers you have to overcome to get the same results. Finally we announce last weeks like and share winner
This week's episode I'm joined by John Young- trainer and life coach, in the episode we discuss how to go about making a swap in your mindshift so you can create your own energy and motivation. We talk about John's world record and I announce the winner of last weeks like and share competition
This weeks episode I'm joined by Chloe Rorison Fitness to discuss what its it's like to be a vegan. We discuss what struggles shes faced and also how shes overcome them. Also we discuss thatNetflix documentary. Note the recording cut off a little early, if you want to find out more about Chloe's glute bands please visit her social media page
This weeks guest is Dean McVie - Scotland Strongest Man at the under 80kg category. In the episode we discuss what the strongman game is all about and we also dive in to mental health and how it impacts us men
This episode I'm joined by online coach - Craig Russell to discuss tracking of calories, step count etc and why he sees its value. Also we discuss the 'image of fitness' and how its impacting our mental health
This week I'm joined by Kate Taylor to discuss what intuitive eating is and why she has her clients working with a different mindset from a lot of other trainers. We cover a number of different topics and have a few friendly debates
This weeks episode we talk all things calisthenics, after an unfortunate last minute cancellation I'm not joined by a fellow coach but by member of the gym- Russell Low who's found Calisthencis training has taken his own training to another level
This week I'm joined by Cat Boyle to discuss all things habit related. We discuss why habits are so important, what to look out for and how to build winning habits
Join me in this episode I've been really excited about as I interview one of the most positive PTs I've met - Erin O'Donnell. Why she's such a positive person and how you can go about becoming more positive yourself
After a last minute cancellation, join me on my morning walk for this off the cusp episode where I talk about the lockdown Lull. What it is and how to deal with it
This week I'm joined by Stuart Tait to talk all things powerlifting and how he lifts more than a lot of people in the gym despite sitting under 70kg most of the year. We talk about how he overcome a gruesome injury to get back to competing at a high level in the sport
This week I'm joined by Alan OMahony to discuss the topic of leadership. Who you are a leader too? And how to be a leader at this current time?
This week I'm joined by Abi Coleman from Mind and Body Fitness (via Skype of course, still social distancing!) to talk all things mental health and some of the things you can do today to protect yours at this strange time
'In this podcast I talk about why you AREN'T doing your homework and steps to overcome this also how to have a better relationship with food at this difficult time'
Join me when I interview the person I've worked with then most in the industry....me, cause everyone else is in locked down. I talk about how you can react to the virus and how you can not let it consume your mind at this time. Note: I missed the main point when talking about being selfish so please stay tuned until the end for proper explanation
Join me and my good Friend - Mike Webb this week as we talk all things from life as a parent, things PTs can do to improve their business and his fantastic work with people who suffer from Parkinsons
Mike has a wealth of experience from his roles in the industry so should make it a great listen for you
In this first podcast, I introduce myself and what the podcast is all going to be about. I then have my first guest on the show, David Steele. He is a personal trainer, and we delve into his journey and what brought him into fitness.