Talk Outside The Box: Recent Episodes
Nick Jones PT
Talking to fitness and health professionals, in order to discover their philosophies and why they do it. I want to know their story, and how they get people thinking and acting more positively.
I'm joined by Owen Coyle Jr, Head Coach of the England Amputee Senior Team and driving force behind the Amputee Football Charity. Owen paints a picture of what its like on a daily basis working with individuals who have had life changing experiences, and how through the charity, they look to turn a set back into a sporting focus. We talk about how his role his involvement with the charity has helped develop him into the coach he is today, and how his passion for the sport has help the team itself develop to pushing for international silverware. As well as the highs we discuss the challenges that every level within the organisation faces, and how raising awareness for this important movement is key in maintaining its positive momentum.
I am joined by Sports Therapist Matt Towey who explains his decision to quit his job in order to pursue a career he is passionate about. His persistence to work with the best has led to the early success of working alongside Tyson Fury and professional football. We talk about the important roll he plays in ensuring professional athletes remain injury free, and how physical set back can snowball into mental difficulty.
I'm joined by good friend and once upon a time client, talk about his battle with anxiety and mental set back. Kev channelled his focus into a fitness journey, starting from nothing in hope that he could find some routine. His commitment and determination led him to overcoming his demons, and discover a love and passion for fitness. Kev was able to achieve a transformation in both body and mind, and then took it above and beyond. We discuss the challenges that Kev took head on, in order to achieve what would have once been unconceivable... becoming, an Iron Man.
I'm joined by The Diabetic Health Coach to discuss how changes in behaviour can create positive reinforcements, that turn into results for an individual. More importantly, Vanessa gives an insight into what life is like living as a type one diabetic, and the risks that come with striving to live a healthy lifestyle. An inspiring story, which has motivated so many to break through the very walls that stand to hold them back.
Dann Barnes owner of the SB Sports massage and Rehabilitation clinic chain joins me for an insight into the world of recovery. We discuss the importance of implementing rest and therapy into any Fitness strategy, along with how to deal with injury. More importantly, we highlight how experiencing physical set back can snowball into a mental struggle. We hope to shine some light on how to make sure you keep yourself from taking a step back with over training and over thinking, as well as detailing the benefits of fitness professionals and rehab professionals working together, to ensure client success.
Combat sport coach and athlete Andy Hardwick, the man and mind behind Brotherhood Performance, joins me to break down some false walls within the industry. We discuss the difference between chasing the money, and pushing your passion. More specific to his trade, we dive into the world of Combat sport, from Jiu jitsu to MMA, and learn what it's like in the front row seat as a coach as well as an athlete. We open up on the importance of applying education alongside action in order to succeed: as a trainer, an athlete and a client.
The Strength Factory Transformation Coaches Andy Hibbert, Dan Baldwin and Zac Cottan join me to discuss how they work together, as a team, in order to elevate each other as trainers. The lads talk about how application of education, alongside the combination of their own ethics, has created more than just a gym. It has created a movement, and a community of success stories.
I discuss the life of being a trainer with Sev, and the hard work it takes to establish yourself. We discuss what it is like to train elite athletes and how we manage the diversity of clients. Most importantly, Sev opens up about how his own personal experiences have motivated him to develop a humble, yet determined attitude. The very determination that has led Sev to successfully opening up his first private training facility, BAS HQ, at just the age of 23.
Iain Brown, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist talks about his journey into becoming a personal trainer, along with how he helps people reach their targets. Iain opens up about his first hand experience with depression, and the what it's like coming back from the edge. He tells us how he turned his negative outlook on life, and flipped it into a new profession, in order to breathe positivity into the lives of others!