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The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E20 No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you careThe final episode of season 3 of the Big Fitness Podcast is a cracker, this week we have Chris Stone, the Wellbeing PT on to chat all things mental health, fitness, self care and more. Chris is a great coach and give some great perspective on the role of fitness in dealing with mental health issues with a ton of accessible tips for taking action. You can find him here - Instagram and here - website Enjoy the episode, and if you need help, reach out and ask someone. Dave ...

2022-05-311h 02

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E15: 2 Mindset flips for better resultsHow we choose to think about our progress and the results we get can go a long way to making our efforts successful or not. In todays episdoe we cover 2 important mindset flips that can transform how you think about your goals and the progress you make. Enjoy the episode Dave

2022-04-1926 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E14 MythBustersThere is so much outdated and, frankly, wrong fitness and nutrition information out in the world that we could do one of these episodes every week from now until the end of time and not make a dent in it. But we decided to take on a few of the more common myths that we see often and break them down to give you the real deal. Enjoy the episode Dave

2022-04-1238 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E13 Goal evolution - Interview with Nicola ScottWhat a cracker of an episode we have for you this week! We had the pleasure of chatting with Nicola Scott, a life and wellness coach who helps people take ownership of their life, future and wellness in a way that aligns with their goals. We covered a ton of great stuff that I know will help you. - optimism vs positivity - lessons from failures - taking ownership and personal responsibility - the elvvolution of your goals And a load more. You can find out...

2022-04-0555 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E12 It's not all 6 packs and thigh gapsThis week Calumn and I chat about the difference in the perception and reality of what fitness is. From over edited pictures, and examples of the outliers in fitness and health, we get a very skewed picture of what we expect our results to look like and that can be a major roadblock for many people, since results like those most often seen take a long time and only the most hardcore folks will ever come close to achieving them. We chat about how our client expectations change over the time they work with us and I g...

2022-03-3038 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E11 Technical difficultiesThis week I'm back on my own as Calumn has a slight issue with his internet connection. So I took the chance to chat a bit about a couple of topics that came up over the past week. The first is the question of how to integrate both cardio and strength work into your training schedule, how the interference effect works and how you might go about combining the 2 depending on your goal. The second is an overview of a recent study looking at the effects of sleep on calorie intake as well as a brief overview o...

2022-03-2221 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E9 Kick him in the .... and run awayAll becomes clearer during the episode. This week we answer a couple of client and listener questions about training intensity and about not overthinking your options. We often think that if we aren't broken by the end of our training sessions, then we're not making progress. But in this episode we chat over why that isn't strictly true, and how the answer is a lot more nuanced than that. We also chat about how overthinking gets in the way of progress during our answer to "What are other options other than water for dri...

2022-03-0837 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E8 5 tips you can use right now to improve your resultsIn this weeks episode I go over 5 tips you can put into place right now to improve your progress and results. You don't need any special equipment, no fancy methods, only the desire to use them and the effort needed to work on them. Enjoy the episode, Dave

2022-03-0126 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E7 Comparison is the thief of joy, or is it?We are built to compare ourselves to others to see where we fit in the hierarchy of things, but when social media started bombarding us with constant images of how awesomely other people are doing, it became a detrimental game of constant comparison and negative self image as we try, unsuccessfully, to compare where we are to carefully curated images of others. In today's episode, we go into how this negatively affects us, but we also flip it and look at all the ways we can make comparisons work for us. From giving us the belief that w...

2022-02-2244 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E6: Return of the Cal. (plus 5 tips for busy people)He's back, After a 2 week hiatus (for very good reasons which we chat about in the episode) Mr Duthie is back. And after he shares his bog news, we get stuck into 5 tips to help busy people navigate their fitness, nutrition and health. It all gets a bit much now and again, and it's easy to either throw your training and nutrition out the window completely, or feel bad about not being able to give your all to it. But there is a middle ground to be had, and in todays episode we go over 5 ti...

2022-02-1535 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E5: You are the average of what you doYour results are the average of your actions over a much longer time than you might think. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, improved fitness os some other change, consistency beats intensity every time. In todays podcast I go into this idea more deeply and give you a couple of examples from my own experiences to help illustrate a bit of a mindset shift that could help you. Enjoy the episode, Dave

2022-02-0814 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E4 Client questions answered.In this weeks podcast, Calumn is unavailable, so I took the opportunity to answer a few client questions that I think would be useful to you too! We go over struggles with motivation, how to fit in more walking, better exercise swaps, how to deal with rest days and more. Not particularly in that order... If you have any questions you'd like answered, just fire me a message at www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining or via the website at www.edinburgh-pt.com/contact Have an awesome day, Dave

2022-02-0125 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E3 - One macronutrient to rule them allProtein is probably the most important macronutrient, but it's also the one most likely to be under-consumed by the majority of people. This makes it harder to gain muscle and harder to lose fat. In today's episode we chat over why you need it, how much you need, the best sources to pick from, and give you some simple tips to help ensure you get enough. Here are the links to the portion size guides mentioned in the episode. Hand portion sizes Men Women As always, if you...

2022-01-2542 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E2 (part 1) The gym beginners checklistThis week we bring you 10 tips to help you get into (or back into) the gym. Some of these are obvious, some not so much, all have value! In this episode, we bring you the first 5 on the list as the recording went on longer than either Calumn or I expected and we thought it made sense to split it in 2. Enjoy the episode and look out for part 2, coming soon! Dave

2022-01-1826 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S3 E1! The goal setting one.Welcome to the first episode of season 3! Today we're talking goal setting, how to use SMART goals, what to do when your goals don't fit into the SMART box, and more. We've got some big plans for the podcast this year, and as always would love to hear your feedback. You can contact us here: Calumn - Instagram, Website Dave - Instagram, Website Enjoy the episode! Dave

2022-01-1136 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E17: The "C" WordIn this week's episode, Calumn and I chat about Christmas, whether you need to survive it, and give you some actionable tips on how to navigate the festive period. Enjoy the episode! Dave

2021-12-0736 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E16 5 tips to get the most out of your workoutsWe don't have all the time in the world to spend in the gym, so how can we get the most out of our sessions? This week Calumn and I cover 5 tips to help you get the most out of your time in the gym (or from your home workouts). Helping you maximise your progress and minimise your time in the gym. If you have questions for us, or topics you'd like us to cover, you can get in touch with us here: Calumn here: Website - cdfitness.co.uk You can access Cal...

2021-11-3034 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E15: Eating tips for when you're away from homeThis week we chat about tips and strategies for you to use when you're eating away from home. Whether it's a meal out, working away from home, or on holiday, eating in line with your goals can get a bit tricky when the options are out of your control. So this week, we chat over the options we use with our clients to help them navigate eating situations that are out of the norm. Simple portion control Meal building strategies Eating habits Food journaling with a focus on hunger/ satiety Relaxing around food that may not be...

2021-11-2331 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E14: Should you workout when you are sick...?The answer is a little nuanced, and, particularly at the moment, if you have any doubts you should get a Covid test to be sure. And in this week's episode, Calumn and I go over our recommendations for training when you are feeling a little under the weather. This one is particularly appropriate at the moment as the big guy has Covid and is self isolating, and I'm just back to training after being hit with a stinking cold. We also go into the mindset shift around getting back to training, including my own bit of...

2021-11-1624 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E13: 5 social media fitness myths - busted!In this weeks episode, Calumn and I tear down 5 of the most common fitness and nutrition myuths we see on social media. The fact that we have to do this type of thing fairly regularly shows just how much nonsense is being spouted on social. Sometimes it's because the individual doesn't know better, we all start somewhere! But often we see it being used to sell products and supplements in an unethical way, praying on peoples fears to sel. them crappy products and leave them lighter in the wallet but not from the scales. So...

2021-11-0949 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E12 Results may varyThis week I'm on my own as Calumn couldn't make it but you still get some good info coming your way. I took the opportunity to answer 2 questions asked by a couple of people who contacted me about coaching, "How long would I be working with you before I could do it myself?" And, "What type of results could I get?" I go into what my answers were to both of these in the episode. I also explain why I no longer deadlift... You can get in tou...

2021-11-0217 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E11: What are your non-negotiables?Non-negotiables are those things that you have to get done regardless of whatever else is going on in your world, or those things that have to be in place for you to achieve whatever goal you are chasing. For example, - for fat loss, you absolutely, 100% have to, got to, have a calorie deficit in place for long enough to see a result. - To build a reasonable amount of muscle mass, you have to have enough training volume (sets x reps x load) in place to stimulate growth. - To do b...

2021-10-2642 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E10: No pain, no gain?A common complaint we hear from new clients is that their sessions aren't hard enough, that they aren't sweating enough or aren't sore enough after their workouts. The issue being that they have been brainwashed into thinking that in order for exercise to "work" there must be a payment in sweat and muscle ache, and anything less isn't worth doing. In this weeks podcast Calumn and I breakdown this myth and give you a better understanding of what makes a good session and how to gauge the right amount of effort to put in in order to g...

2021-10-1926 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E9 Exercise sucks for fat loss...Yup, you heard that right. Exercise sucks for fat loss. Exercise does a load of great things for your body: Building strength Adding lean mass Making you more resilient Improving your fitness Etc, etc, etc But from a calorie burning standpoint, it's pretty rubbish. So in this weeks podcast Calumn and I go over what it does well and what you need to focus on in order to see the type of results you want, along with some great tips on how to p...

2021-10-1241 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E8: How to eat better anywhere.It can be a whole lot easier and straightforward to eat according to our goals when we're at home and we have easier access to the foods that work best for us. But it can get a little more tricky once we head out and are having to eat on the road, at airports or out in restaurants, so in this weeks podcast we chat over a few ideas and tips to help you eat in line with your goals wherever you are. As always, you can get in touch with us here: Calumn here: W...

2021-10-0522 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E7: Tips for training when you're short on timeIt can be tempting to skip sessions when you're a little short on time, but more often than than not, doing anything is going to beat doing nothing. In this weeks podcast, Calumn and I go over some training tips to help you get the most out of those short sessions to help you keep moving towards your goals. If you can, please leave a rating a review wherever you get your podcasts! As always, you can get in touch with us here: Calumn here: Website - cdfitness.co.uk I...

2021-09-2839 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E6: Structure equals freedomWe often look at structure and routine as boring and things that take away from our freedom, when in actuality, they are exactly what's needed to give you more freedom in your days and weeks. In this week's podcast, Calumn and I chat over our evolving morning and evening routines, the value we've found in building more structure and routine into our days, and give you some ideas and tips on building out your own routines to help you get the best out of your days. Check it out, and leave a rating and/or a...

2021-09-2143 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E4: All or nothing doesn't workIn this week's episode, Calumn and I dispel the idea that you have to be all or nothing in order to get the results you want. Why it rarely works, why you need to build a more flexible approach, and how to reframe getting off and back on track with your training and nutrition. As always, you can get in touch with us here: Calumn here: Website - cdfitness.co.uk Instagram - www.instagram.com/calumnduthiecoaching/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/calumnduthiecoaching And you can find me here:

2021-09-0734 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie S2 E3: Everything your need to know about NEATIn this week's podcast we go into what NEAT is, why it's important and give you some simple, actionable tips to help build great daily movement habits into your lifestyle. We also go over calorie cycling/ banking to help you get the most out of your nutritional approach to better fit it around your preferences and needs, and still make great progress towards your fat loss goals. As always, you can get in touch with us here: Calumn here: Website - cdfitness.co.uk Instagram - www.instagram.com/calumnduthiecoaching/ Fa...

2021-08-3135 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 79: 9 Freaking fabulous fat loss tipsThis week we bring you 9 fabulous tips to help boost your fat loss results and help you get past any sticking points or plateaus you may be having. Some are obvious, some may not be, but all of them work well. Chances are you are already doing a few of these, but the rest might help you identify areas that need work and can guide your next steps. Check out the episode and, if you haven't already, go leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcast! You can find Calumn here: Website - cdfitness.co.uk Instagram - www...

2021-08-2450 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 76: The myth of willpower and make your training complement your lifestyleWillpower is often touted as the best way to achieve your goals, and certainly, it is a large component for making sure you put in the work necessary to get where you want to go. However, when it comes to making sure you don't do something it's not all that useful. For example, you need to have a certain amount of willpower to make sure you get your butt in the gym to get your training sessions done and reap the benefits, but it's less useful when you are trying your hardest to ignore the siren call of the...

2021-07-2715 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 75: NEATen up for better resultsN.E.A.T. - Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, just a fancy way of saying everything you do each day that isn't structured,d deliberate exercise plays a pretty big role in how many calories you burn each day, and therefore, a big role in creating and maintaining your calorie deficit and fat loss results. For many of us, switching to working from home has reduced our activity levels from "moderately active" to sedentary, slashing the calories we need at to maintain our weight and making it even harder to lose weight. Understanding how big an impact t...

2021-07-2019 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 74: Fat loss is simple, not easyFat loss is often marketed as being easy, just eat less and move more. But if it was that easy, everyone would be as lean as they want to be already. The truth is that there is a big disconnect between simple and easy, and the 2 often get confused. Just because something looks simple, doesn't make it easy. In today's episode I look at 5 factors that make the biggest difference for fat loss and why they aren't always as easy as you might expect. Then I give some actionable ideas for you to start making t...

2021-07-1323 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 73: 3 tips to make your progress easierThis week I share 3 tips that I think will help you flip your mindset around training and nutrition, making it that bit easier to stay on track and succeed in your efforts. Enjoy the episode! Dave

2021-07-0715 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 72: Beat minimums, make progressIt's easy to be put off by the big targets we see around training and nutrition, particularly if you are new to training or taking your first steps to improving your nutrition. So instead of stressing over these big, seemingly arbitrary targets, how about we start smaller and aim to hit or push past the minimums you can still use to make progress? In this weeks episode I go over some common "ideals" we are told to aim for in training, nutrition and recovery, and give you alternative minimums you can shoot for instead, helping y...

2021-06-2913 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 71. How to beat the fear of getting startedWe all experience a little fear or apprehension at the start of a new goal. Whether that is getting started at the gym for the first time, starting a new training block or getting started with a fat loss goal. In this week's episode I go over the main ways that fear can make itself known, and how you can beat it and get started towards the goals that matter to you. As always, I appreciate you taking the time to check out the podcast and any questions or feedback is always welcome. Hav...

2021-06-1515 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 70. The 4 S's of successssWe know that training and nutrition are essential for progress, but lack of progress often comes down to missing one of the 4 s's. In this weeks episode I go over what the 4 s's are and how each one is necessary to help you make the best progress you can with your fitness and body comp goals. Thank you for taking the time to check out the episode and, if you can, please leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great week, Dave

2021-06-0812 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 69: How to set your calories up for fat loss successFirst of all, you don't have to count calories to make great progress with your fat loss goals, but you do need a system you can use, and I give you, not one, but 2 options in the episode! But if you do want to track calories and/ or macros, you need to know where to start, (using myfitnesspal's guidelines is a recipe for disaster). In today's episode, I take you through setting up your calories, protein, carbs, and fats to give you the best chance of success. I go over why I use calorie ranges t...

2021-06-0124 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 68: The unsexy keys to progressWe often place too much value on big, one-off events and too little on the more regular, mundane events that we experience. And the same can be said for our training and nutrition journeys. We overvalue one "perfect" day of eating, and undervalue the consistent application of good enough. We overvalue the deadlift or squat PR, and undervalue the consistency of training with intensity week in and week out. We overvalue the catching up of sleep over consistently getting adequate sleep. It's time to focus in on the boring, unsexy truth, cons...

2021-05-2613 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 67: Interview with Colin CoxThis week I have an interview with Colin Cox, a PT from Kilmacolm in Scotland. We chat about getting back to the gym, what you can do if you're not ready to make that step just yet, and various issues he sees with both training and nutrition, and his advice for dealing with them. You can find out more about Colin here: https://www.instagram.com/colincoxfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/colincoxfitness Enjoy the episode, Dave

2021-05-1822 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 65: Client questionsThis week I answer 3 client questions that will help you with your nutrition and training too. Do you need to eat before training? Why am I not seeing progress? How do I increase my protein intake? Check out the episode, and remember to leave a rating a review wherever you get your podcasts! Stay strong, Dave

2021-05-0416 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 64. What about the energy out side of the fat loss equation?In this episode, we look a some of the factors that affect the energy in side of the fat loss equation. You often see the other side of calorie balance, the factors that affect energy out (BMR, NEAT, TEF and EAT) but we don't often look at those on the other side. And I think it's important to at least be aware of them because these often act as constraints or limiting factors in our ability to make good food choices. And being aware of them allows you to find workarounds that help with your food choices...

2021-04-2815 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 64: What about the "energy in" side of thingsIn this episode we look a some of the factors that affect the energy in side of the fat loss equation. You often see the other side of calorie balance, the factors that affect energy out (BMR, NEAT, TEF and EAT) but we don't often look at those on the other side. And I think it's important to at least be aware of them because these often act as constraints or limiting factors in our ability to make good food choices. And being aware of them allows you to find workarounds that help with your food...

2021-04-2800 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 63: 5 tips for getting back to the gym (and why I won't be there on day 1)The countdown to the gyms re-opening is well and truly on! With only a few days till the gyms here in Scotland re-open you may be thinking about getting back in there and lifting heavy things again. You may also(understandably) be feeling a little anxious about it. This week I have a short episode with 5 tips to help you out. And while I won't be in there on day 1, I will be putting all of these tips to good use when I do get in there on Tuesday! Thanks for taking the time to c...

2021-04-2009 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 62: Control the controllablesWe often get caught up in focussing on the outcomes we want, which are usually out of our control, and fail to put in the effort and focus to those behaviours we can control and that will lead to those desired outcomes. Switching your focus, letting go of the outcomes and putting more effort into becoming more consistent with your behaviours will transform your results. I also go into the comparison trap, when comparison is good and where it's bad. What you should focus on when comparing your progress to others and w...

2021-04-1316 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 61. There are no short cuts...I received an email today wanting to let me know all about this amazing Japanese tea that would turn me into a fat burning machine... I have no idea how it weaseled its way out of my junk folder and into my inbox, but it did. And it highlights the issues with nutrition, fat loss and training, namely, people trying to sell you shortcuts and miracles and trying to take your cash and leave you with nothing of any real value. Your results are the average of what you do over a long time, and aren't influenced, i...

2021-04-0611 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 60: 5 nutrition myths that need to die.For episode 60 I thought it'd be fun to chat about 5 of the most common fitness myths that are still doing the rounds. I go into a bit of the history of these myths and then look at a bit of the research and common sense that debunks them. Enjoy the episode! Dave Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2021-03-3021 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 58: 5 tips to improve your home workout consistencyI'm back, just me, myself and I, after a few weeks of interviews to bring you 5 great tips to help improve your ability to be more consistent with your home workouts. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen, I hope you enjoy the episode. Dave Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (inc ompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://cr...

2021-03-1616 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 57. Interview with Yves OllivierThis week I bring you an interview with French PT and fellow tall guy, Yves Ollivier. Yves is a super smart PT that has a ton of great knowledge to share and this podcast episode is no different. You can find out more about Yves here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yvesolliviercoach/ Website - https://yves-ollivier.com/ Enjoy the episode! Dave Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://c...

2021-03-0931 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 55. Interview with John Wood from Tri-CoachingThis weeks interview is with John Wood from TriCoaching. John is a super smart guy who's been around swimming and triathlon for a long time, both as a competitor and coach. We chat about getting into endurance type training, how to make progress and how strength training fits into the mix, and a lot more besides. You can find out more about John here: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tri_coaching/ Website https://www.tri-coaching.co.uk/ Enjoy the episode! Dave ...

2021-02-2346 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 54: Interview with Henry PagetToday I have an interview with Henry Paget, I've been following Henry for a while no and I love his straightforward, no nonsense approach to all things training and nutrition. He gives some great advice in the episode and you can find out more about him below. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/henry_paget/ Website - https://henrypaget.com/ Enjoy the episode! Dave Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech...

2021-02-1633 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 53, Just me, myself and IAfter a couple of weeks of interviews, it's back to just me on the podcast for this week. I had a couple of questions this week, one from a climber and another about fat loss and the importance of protein. So I took the opportunity to put out a couple of answers and hopefully give you some great info to help with your goals. Dave Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2021-02-0918 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 51: Different strokes for different folks - Interview with Rob ClarkThis week I have Rob Clark of hashtagbobsgarage on. I've been following Robs social media for a while so it was great to get him on to talk a bit about his journey, owning a gym and the adjustments he's made particularly with the pandemic shutting things down again. He gives some great info on training and if you're not following him already, you can find him here: www.hashtagbobsgarage.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/robhbg_pt/ Enjoy the episode, Dave

2021-01-2639 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 50: Going into the Pain Cave - Interview with Nikki GibsonEpisode 50! Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to check out the podcast and either left a review or rating, or messaged me with feedback. It's very much appreciated and I'm looking forward to bringing more guests on and to keep bringing you the best info I can. This week I have Nikki Gibson on. Nikki is a Performance Physiologist, meaning she helps elite athletes ring the most out of their potential possible. She gives some fantastic advice on adjusting training goals and methods throughout lockdown, stress and its effects, we c...

2021-01-1940 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 49: Do hard thingsIt's easy, when times are a bit more challenging, to always default to the easy option. Choosing Netflix over a workout, takeaway over home cooked, or lazing on the sofa instead of getting out for a walk. But we know that choosing the positive options will make us feel better, even if it means a little more effort is required to make them happen. In todays episode, I talk more about that, as well as going into the idea that you need to forget about waiting for the "optimal" time to take action. The best time is n...

2021-01-1214 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 48: Lockdown, again.So, here we are, again. Back in lockdown in the UK and I'm missing the gym already! But we don't complain about things, we find solutions, right? Today I talk a bit about lockdown and how you can control a lot more than you think and use that to your advantage. From your information sources, to your schedule and more, you have a lot more that you can influence to help you cope with the latest round of lockdowns and come out the other side feeling a bit more shiny than you might have otherwise.

2021-01-0521 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 47: The goal setting episode.In todays short episode, we cover goal setting, understanding the why behind your goal, breaking them down in to short term outcomes and processes and how to measure your progress. Thank you so much for listening to this podcast over the last 9 months, I hope you have a great New Year, and I'll be back in 2021! Dave

2020-12-2910 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 46: Not the end of year we'd hoped for...Gosh darn it. The new restrictions here in the Uk, hitting on Boxing day, mean that gyms will be closing for at least 3 weeks while we try to stop the spread of this new Covid strain. It definitely comes as a blow to all of us who loved being back in the gym and able to train the way we wanted to. But we don't moan about our problems, we find solutions. So I've set up a new free training group on Facebook to provide as much as I can in the way...

2020-12-2313 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 46. Not the end of the year we'd hoped for...Gosh darn it. The new restrictions here in the Uk, hitting on Boxing day, mean that gyms will be closing for at least 3 weeks while we try to stop the spread of this new Covid strain. It definitely comes as a blow to all of us who loved being back in the gym and able to train the way we wanted to. But we don't moan about our problems, we find solutions. So I've set up a new free training group on Facebook to provide as much as I can...

2020-12-2200 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 45: You haven't ruined your progressSometimes I struggle with ideas for the podcast. But now and then, I'll have a chat with a client and a good idea pops into my head that I can share on here. So this week I go into a mindset shift for those days where things don't go to plan and how you can reframe it to ensure you don't just quit on the entire week. I also discuss a social media post I put up about staying clear of the extremes and finding the middle ground that works best for you as an in...

2020-12-1518 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 41: Structure = freedomWe think we like lots of freedom, at least when it comes to our work, food and training, but in reality, the more freedom we have the worse we perform. Covid and the lockdowns (sounds like a band from the 70s...) has shown that working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be, eating what we want, when we want is probably not a great idea and training without some kind of framework is only going to result in you spinning your wheels. Today I go over a few ideas to help you build a...

2020-11-1720 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 40: Ice cubes and fat lossWhat do melting ice cubes and fat loss have in common? Habits are the foundation of your success with whatever goal you have, consistent effort in the small, seemingly insignificant habits each day, add up over time. And in this weeks episode I go into 4 tips to help you build habits and have confidence that even the smallest habits, when picked well and done consistently, can add up to big results. And I also make a commitment to being more consistent with one of my own habits. If you have questions for future epi...

2020-11-1021 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 39: The good the bad and the ugly of fitness trackersThis week I had the pleasure of talking to Sara Eydmann about all things fitness tracker. Sara completed a super interesting dissertation as part of her degree looking at the impacts that fitness trackers have on our ability to self monitor exercise, their effects on self worth and self esteem and more. It was really fascinating, and I had no idea the extent of the impact they can have for some people. We also chat about the benefits and how to get the most out of them (and whether you should have one or not), an...

2020-11-0339 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 38: Eating too little for fat loss?Today we look at eating too little for body comp progress. What happens when you eat too little? Is starvation mode a thing? What really happens when your progress stalls while seemingly eating very low calorie diets? Also, protein timing and distribution for improved results and my stress warning system and how to manage stresses. You can check out https://www.mind.org.uk/ as mentioned in the show. If you have questions or topics for the podcast, get in touch at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or via Instagram Title music...

2020-10-2722 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 37: The 3 big rocks to focus on for fat lossWe tend to focus on the minutiae of fat loss, worrying more about meal timings, which diet plan is best, and what supplements are going to help most, forgetting that they don't really do much to move us closer to our goals. Instead of focussing our efforts on those, shifting your focus to the 3 areas that really push you towards your goals the most, can transform your results in a relatively short time. In today's episode I cover these 3 areas and give you simple ways to work out your plan of attack.

2020-10-2015 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 35: The #1 reason to trainFitness isn't really about 6 pack abs and a big deadlift PR, as cool as those may be. Building good training and nutrition habits now is about laying the foundation for a better quality of life as you age. Building the physical and mental resilience and ability to handle whatever physical challenges you come up against as you age helps you stay independent for longer.

2020-10-0613 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 34. What are you willing to give up for your goals?When thinking about our goals, we often take time to think about what we can do to get them, but we don't often take the time to give much thought about what we are willing to give up to achieve them. In today's episode I go into the various trade offs you might need to consider in order to get yourself to where you want to be, both from a performance standpoint and a fat loss one. Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un...

2020-09-2912 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 33. Why you should be tracking caloriesTracking calories isn't obsessive, it's data collection. We should be eating more intuitively but given the availability and ease of buying/ getting delivered hypercaloric and hyper palatable foods, our ability to eat more intuitively is limited. By tracking calories, at least for a while, we can reset our understanding of how many calories we eat and learn to eat more intuitively once again.

2020-09-2222 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 32. Fat loss workouts don't exist...Fat loss workouts don't exist. After a section in this past weekends blog post, and an Instagram post , I had a request from a follower to go into this idea a bit more deeply. So this week I covered: Why fat loss isn't a training adaptation, What training adaptations are, Why these types of workouts don't burn fat, and what they do burn, And how to choose a better route to fat loss results. As always, thank you so much for checking out the episode, and if...

2020-09-1612 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 31. The keys to making progress in the gymToday I chat a bit about the 2 key principles behind making progress in the gym and how to apply them to your training. I also cover the fast vs slow fat loss pros and cons I posted in a recent blog post to help you make the decision about which approach is right for you. "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2020-09-0827 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 30: Return of the Gym-goerI GOT BACK TO THE GYM TODAY!!!!111!1!! So I may have talked a bit about that today, I also talk about an idea from a book I've been listening to, "Lifespan" by Dr David Sinclair, and the idea of lifespan and health span, and your ability to maintain an independent, high quality of life as you age. (As well as the good news about getting started) Finally, the idea of taking no days off when creating a new habit. By doing something every day, no matter how small an action, then you are reinforcing your new habit circuitry. If you ha...

2020-09-0122 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 29. Gregor Ridley on all things runningDespite a couple of technical issues, Gregor and I chatted all things running and answered questions from the listeners regarding a few aspects of running. Mobility vs stretching Strength work for runners Progressing from a half to a full marathon And more. You can find out more about Gregor from his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorridley/ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with anyone you think may benefit! Thanks, Dave

2020-08-2538 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 28. Do you have to track calories to lose fat?Do you need to track calories in order to lose fat? I talk through why tracking is important but not essential for fat loss,a s well as the other options you have for improving your nutrition and getting the results you want. Also, should you use a support for single leg work? It depends on your preferred outcome... If you enjoy the episode, please leave me a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! And if you have questions, send them to dave@edinburgh-pt.com Title m...

2020-08-1816 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 27: Protein, calories and weighing yourself dailyToday I have 3 topics to go over: 1. Protein timing and how to best get your protein in for the best results. 2. Should you eat back your training calories? 3. Should you be weighing yourself daily/weekly or monthly. (Or at all...) If you enjoy the episode, please leave me a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! And if you have questions, send them to dave@edinburgh-pt.com

2020-08-1122 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 26. The golf fitness coach - Andrew WatsonIn today's podcast I chat with Andrew Watson, aka The Golf Fitness Coach, about golf fitness, general fitness, getting back to the gym post lockdown and the new government approach to tackling obesity. If you want to find out more about Andrew and his coaching, you can find him here - www.instagram.com/thegolffitnesscoach or visit his website here - www.thegolffitnesscoach.com Enjoy the episode! Dave If you have questions or topics for the podcast, get in touch at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or via Instagram T...

2020-08-0553 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 25. Back to the gym.This week I have 5 tips for helping you get back to the gym in the most pain free, time friendly way possible. Whether your gym has opened already, or, if like us here in Scotland, you're still waiting, these 5 tips can help make the transition back to training more smooth.

2020-07-2817 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 24. Another brick in the wallThis week I've been chatting to clients in their coaching calls, and the overriding theme has been planning and consistency. As the lockdown restrictions ease more and we have ever more pulls on our time, it's more and more important to have a plan that allows us to make the time for our health and fitness. Setting out a good plan is a key part of your health and fitness journey, allowing you to focus on what matters. Then being consistent with all the basics is what will actually get you the results you want. I...

2020-07-2114 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 23. Books and burnoutToday I have a great question from a listener about burnout, overtraining and over reaching, As well as 4 great books to check out. The books mentioned are: Quiet by Susan Cain Never Let Go by Dan John Atomic Habits by James Clear The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Hope you enjoy the episode! Dave You can work with me here www.edinburgh-pt.com/online-training

2020-07-1424 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 22. Winning the body comp lottery.What if you woke up tomorrow with the body of your dreams, whatever that may be. How long do you think you'd keep it? Instagram - www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Facebook - www.facebook.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Website - www.edinburgh-pt.com

2020-07-0711 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 21. 5 tips for beating the slumpToday I have 5 tips for beating the slump in motivation that I'm hearing about from clients at the moment. It's not unusual to find motivation slumping just now, so having some ideas on how to boost your momentum and increase your motivation to keep going is to help massively. Enjoy the episode and go leave some feedback or a review :) Dave

2020-06-3013 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 20. The secret to fat lossIs there a secret fat loss tactic we're not telling you? No. Sorry, there is no secret method that PTs are holding onto until you give us money! This weeks episode I look at the 6 factors that affect fat loss, and how you can zero in on what works best for you. Consistency, calorie balance, protein intake, carbs and fats, meal timings and supplements. What matters? What doesn't? Check it all in the episode.

2020-06-2329 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 19. The addition mindsetWhat if, instead of constantly trying to make yourself less in the pursuit of improved body composition aka fat loss, you aimed to give yourself, and become, more? More food whilst maintaining a calorie deficit. More strength and resilience instead of sweating calories off? More sleep and recovery time to make everything that bit easier. It's time to get out of the idea that you have to make yourself less. If you have questions or topics for the podcast, get in touch at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or via Instagram Title music - "Metalmania" K...

2020-06-1622 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 18. Why I no longer give meal plans, and other things I've changed my mind onI had 3 great questions from a listener this week so I answered those in this weeks podcast. What have I changed my mind on in the last 5 years? How has my training changed as I've gotten older, and how do I see it changing going forward? What are my thought on the use of straps, belts etc in training? If you have questions or topics for the podcast, get in touch at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or via Instagram Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin Ma...

2020-06-0927 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 17. Prepping and portion control for better results.Why you need to prep your meals, how to start and questions to ask to get the best out of your meals. Also, how to beat portion control issues when you're serving up your meals, and why removing options can be one of the best tools you can use to improve your training and nutrition. If you have topics or questions, email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or DM me at www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining For online training enquiries, go here

2020-06-0222 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 16. Do you need fasted cardio for fat loss??This week we talk about protein needs, why you need it and where to get the best sources. Do you need fasted cardio for better fat loss? And what it's actually good for. And why you need to forget about training for strength at the moment, and what you should be focussing on instead. If you have topics or questions, email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or DM me at www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining For online training enquiries, go here Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2020-05-2620 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 15. Interview with Calumn Duthie from CDFitnesscoachingToday I have something a little different, instead of me chatting the whole episode, I got Calumn from CDFitnesscoaching to come on and chat (remotely, of course) about his approach and give his thoughts on a few topics. He gave some fantastic answers and I know you'll get loads from this episode. You can find Calumn at CDFitnesscoaching.co.uk His social media links are: Instagram Facebook If you have topics or questions, email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or D...

2020-05-1943 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 14. What's the best training split for your goals?This week I chat a bit about managing stress and when to adjust your training accordingly. What is the best training split for you to use, and managing expectations when it comes to fat loss and muscle building. If you have topics or questions, email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or DM me at www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining For online training enquiries, go here Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2020-05-1222 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 13. Creating a new normalWith fat loss, there is no going back to eating normally. Eating normally is what got you to the point of wanting to go on a fat loss diet in the first place. Instead, you need to learn the skills, knowledge and habits that allow you to build a new normal. A sustainable and enjoyable approach that gets you a great result and allows you to keep it. Other topics covered this week include training for your age, and some tips on beating the six week lockdown slump! You can submit topics or questions for f...

2020-05-0518 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 12. Simple, effective and sustainableAfter doing a couple of Instagram lives with a couple of PT friends, I chat about the common issues we/re seeing from clients and how we are trying to help with routine, motivation and more. I also talk a bit about our tendency to overcomplicate things and how that puts a roadblock in our way, stopping us from making progress. If you have any questions, shoot me a message at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or head over to Instagram and message me there. If you would like your free copy of my home w...

2020-04-2815 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 11. Filling in the gapsHow to make the most out of your training and balance your approach for better full body results. Movement categories I speak about in the episode: 1. Horz push 2. Horz pull 3. Squat 4. Hinge 5. Vert push 6. Vert pull 7. Sl squat 8.SL hinge 9. 1 arm press 10. 1 arm row Link to the blog post is here Also, the 80-20 approach to your diet to help build in more flexibility to your nutrition. If yo...

2020-04-2117 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 10. Comparison is the thief of joyWhen is comparison a useful tool? And when can it mess you up? Also, should you adjust your calories down while in the lockdown period? What other factors do you need to take into consideration? And a great rule of thumb for your protein intake. You can get in touch with questions or topics you want me to cover in future episodes here Facebook Instagram Edinburgh-pt.com

2020-04-1413 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 9. How often should you change your workouts??How often should you change your training sessions? How can you improve your adherence to your plan? Today I cover this and how you can adjust your training plan to suit your personality and get the most out of it. I also explore ways for you to make bodyweight and light weight training more intense and get the best out of it. Finally, I talk a bit about the idea that structure = freedom, and how routine and structure is more important now than ever before. If you have any questions, shoot me a...

2020-04-0720 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 8. Mastering your home workoutsWhat you need to do to improve your home workout experience and a mindset shift to help you deal with the lockdown period and get the best out of the next few weeks or months. If you have any questions, shoot me a message at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or head over to Instagram and message me there. If you would like your free copy of my home workout guide, you can get that here For online training enquiries, contact me here Title m...

2020-03-3113 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 7. Will I lose all my gains during the lockdown??Will you lose your muscle and strength during the Covid 19 lockdown? How should you build your meal plans? What do I do if I don't want to workout? With the weirdest period of our collective memories in progress, I answer the above questions to help you make better choices about training and nutrition over the next few weeks. If you have any questions, shoot me a message at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or head over to Instagram and message me there. If you would like your free copy of my h...

2020-03-2413 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 6. How to make progress during the Corona quarantine. Mindset, diet, training and more!We are going through uncertain times, with a lot of things out of our control, you may be feeling that you are stuck or struggling with your diet, training and everything else. Well I have good news! You have more control than you think. In todays episode I talk about what you have control over, the dietary changes you may need to make, how to change your training and all the homebased workout ideas you can use to continue to make progress over the next few weeks. The home workouts I am going to do o...

2020-03-1815 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 5. Motivation comes last, and my 3 go to supplements for health, performance and body composition.I'm on holiday this week! So before I left I recorded a short episode to discuss motivation and the 3 supplements I have no issue recommending for improved health and body comp results. You can find out more about any supplement you might be considering at examine.com If you have questions or topics for the podcast, your can email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or message me on Instagram Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2020-03-1013 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 4. Don't be a gym douche, beat overthinking and the key to fat loss diets.This week I cover 6 tips for being a better gym goer, how to spot correctly, getting over overthinking and the common principle behind fat loss diets. Answering a couple of questions from listeners and a topic I discussed with a client last week. If you have questions or topics for the podcast, your can email me at dave@edinburgh-pt.com or message me on Instagram Title music - "Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2020-03-0319 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 3. Fat loss vs weight loss, can you target fat loss and getting abzToday's episode covers fat loss vs weight loss, targetting fat loss, the best time to train and abs. Thanks for checking out the episode and I hope to hear from you soon! If you have any questions, you can get in touch via - email: dave@edinburgh-pt.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Or my website: www.edinburgh-pt.com

2020-02-2518 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie 2. Motivation, working 9-5, and celebrate your wins!Today I answer a couple of questions from listeners and cover some stuff from client conversations over the last few days. You can get in touch by email: dave@edinburgh-pt.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Or Facebook: www.facebook.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Website: www.edinburgh-pt.com Thanks for checking out the episode, hope to hear from you soon.

2020-02-1815 min

The BIG fitness podcast with Dave Ballantine and Calumn Duthie Episode 1: The origin storyIn this first episode, I chat about what I want to achieve with the podcast, a brief history of how I got into training and PT and answer a couple of questions from clients. You can get in touch by email: dave@edinburgh-pt.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Or Facebook: www.facebook.com/daveballantinepersonaltraining Website: www.edinburgh-pt.com Thanks for checking out the episode, hope to hear from you soon.

2020-02-1313 min