Shows
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 190 - Running a business & having a family, ft. Jess TirpkosThis week we welcome Jess, STCfit Learning Mentorship head mentor, chatting all things raising a family while running a successful business + having the freedom and lifestyle you want. https://instagram.com/jess.tirpkos This week's topics: 1. Who is the G.O.A.T. athlete? 2:54 2. Why Jess approached us 19:24 3. From Criminal Justice to the gym 28:08 4. How having a child changed things 40:47 5. Planning out your own future 57:20 Check out the Mentorship or Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions...
2023-02-121h 12
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 189 - Things you shouldn't be focusing onThis week, the boys tackle "creepy" gym interactions, to marketing spend, to periodising for powerlifters. This week's topics: 1. "Creepy" interactions in the gym 7:49 2. How to balance out a physique 32:05 3. Training approach, post PL comp? 46:41 4. Over 5 reps for S/B/D? (For a PL'er) 1:00:07 5. Dealing with client frustration 1:07:48 6. Brand, marketing, getting leads 1:18:01 Check out Standout PT & our mentorship: https://stcfitlearning.com/programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2023-02-061h 28
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 188 - This checklist will make/break your careerRunning through this checklist could alter your business' trajectory exponentially. This week's topics: 1. Self 11:27 2. Systems 39:47 3. Service 58:11 4. Sales 1:07:23 5. Skills 1:11:53 Take the Scorecard: https://stcfitlearning.com/Scorecard As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2023-01-291h 20
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 187 - How to be more than a "sessions" PTWondering what's out there, besides clocking in, clocking out for sessions, going to sleep, and repeat? Here's what, and how. This week's topics: 1. Business expansion considerations 13:48 2. Putting on a valuable client event 22:44 3. Transitioning from gen pop to niche 33:35 4. Re-evaluate your business to grow 45:20 Check out the mentorship & Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2023-01-231h 03
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 186 - Water balloons & purple toolboxesThis week the boys revisit high school shenanigans, the importance of fuses, and Ben's unexpected staffy encounter. This week's topics: 1. School pranks that went overboard 1:28 2. Having handyman skills 15:29 3. Why these holidays felt better 20:21 4. Ben's dog story (It's ok, it ends well) 33:58 5. What the year ahead looks like 42:10 Check out the mentorship & Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2023-01-1547 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 185 - Sh*t we should leave in 2022What training/nutrition/education trends should die? This week the boys "poke the bear", but also get a bit real. This week's topics: 1. Menstrual programs & sh*t flexible diets 12:47 2. Selling mindset over getting results 28:15 3. Should you S/B/D over 5 reps? 36:41 4. Business mentors with no businesses 44:50 5. Online coach with no F2F experience? 56:34 6. Our lowest point this year... 1:04:59 Check out the mentorship & Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in t...
2022-12-271h 13
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 184 - Would money influence your decisions?A bottle of wine + night time Instagram-lead Q&A. What could go wrong? (If you're seeing this, we did alright) This week's topics: 1. Should every sport just be untested? 6:05 2. Ben & Jason in life or death situations 14:23 3. Olympia - will Classic overtake Open? 29:33 4. Worst gym accidents we've seen/had 47:50 5. Trip highlights / Alternate careers? 56:11 Check out the mentorship & Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-12-181h 08
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 183 - Seeing how far we've comeThe boys recap lessons learned from the recent Penrith, NSW trip - F2F workshop, charity lift-off, and all-around good times with good people. This week's topics: 1. Unfavourable AirBnB conditions 1:04 2. F2F workshops are better 19:25 3. Our first interstate lift-off 31:04 4. Keeping the PT tools sharp 39:16 5. A place for extreme dieting 49:31 6. Exciting 2023 announcements 56:50 Check out the mentorship & Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Programs As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-12-111h 04
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 182 - So you want to be an S&C coach? ft. Durham McInnisWhat is it like coaching world-class athletes vs. gen pop, and what does it take as a coach? Tune in with special guest Durham McInnis from Core Advantage! https://instagram.com/durham.mcinnis This week's topics: 1. Working with world-class athletes 5:31 2. Why veer away from what works? 22:01 3. Cardio doesn't kill your gains 38:20 4. Having a degree / Getting into S&C 58:27 5. Velocity, running surfaces & the future 1:18:04 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-11-271h 28
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 181 - Exercise selection for physique & strengthWhat goes into procuring a selection of exercises that will ensure progress, whether that be strength or physique orientated? This week's topics: 1. How to decide which muscles to target 27:15 2. Misconception of stability / rigidity 34:19 3. Skill & the perception of difficulty 40:33 4. Hypertrophy for a strength athlete 53:01 5. Categorising your exercise choices 59:56 Secure your tickets now for Dec 2: https://stcfitlearning.com/events As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-11-201h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 180 - How to become a successful online coachConsidered going online, but don't know exactly how you'd do it? Tune in as the boys detail the steps to online success for your coaching business. This week's topics: 1. Online & F2F are different clients 7:57 2. Identify who your ideal client is 19:56 3. Speak your client's language 26:55 4. Actually pulling the trigger 40:56 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout Building an ecosystem ('Becoming bingeable'): Ep 139 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-11-1348 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 179 - What makes you a standout PTBeing a good PT is part of the job description. But how do you make a scalable business and career out of it? This week's topics: 1. Self - Mentality & values 7:45 2. Systems - Business efficiency 21:42 3. Service - Client value & retention 30:43 4. Sales - Attract clients you want 42:36 5. Skill - Be good at your job 54:22 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-10-301h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 178 - Your training & business should evolve over timeFrom the barbell to the track, weekly benders to getting a mortgage... how do you see your training and business evolving as your life progresses? This week's topics: 1. Making important life changes 10:31 2. Barbells to long-distance runs 26:28 3. Shifting training modalities 33:01 4. The responsibility of influence 42:38 5. Some projects we're cooking up 49:19 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-10-231h 07
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 177 - You're doing cardio wrong, ft. Denis & Lewi (Robur S&C)Is cardio "bad" for any specific pursuit/goal? Or are you approaching it in a sub-optimal way? Tune in with special guests Denis & Lewi from Robur Strength and Conditioning! https://instagram.com/RoburSandC This week's topics: 1. Does crossfit deserve the bad rap? 5:04 2. You can be big, strong, fit & fast 15:43 3. Genetics and PEDs in elite sports 26:53 4. Juggling strength & conditioning 32:23 5. Finding your goals & your limits 50:19 6. Want the reward or the process? 57:15 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get...
2022-10-101h 22
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 176 - Your message as a coach, ft. Denis & Lewi (Robur S&C)With coaching slowly but surely shifting in a new direction, how do you tackle pushing your message as a coach? And more importantly, in a way that resonates with your audience? Tune in with special guests Denis & Lewi from Robur Strength and Conditioning! https://instagram.com/RoburSandC This week's topics: 1. What training looks like in the army 15:03 2. The compression & expansion model 24:59 3. How in-depth to go with clients 35:13 4. Are we just arguing the same point? 46:42 5. The age of content creation & message 1:02:16 As always, if you have any questions...
2022-09-251h 19
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 175 - WTF is Strength Culture doing? ft. Jamie SmithHow do you / your business stand out amongst the rest? What value are you bringing with your content, and who are you speaking to? Tune in with special guest Jamie Smith from Melbourne Strength Culture! https://instagram.com/J.Smith.Culture https://instagram.com/MelbourneStrengthCulture This week's topics: 1. Just trying to do things differently 12:28 2. Look outside the industry for ideas 19:32 3. The most important quality of a PT 33:48 4. Differentiating your content & biz 37:51 5. Shift focus to progress business 1:03:04 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel...
2022-09-121h 21
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 174 - More than just a session trainerTired of being unable to step outside of your business to work ON it, instead of IN it 100% of the time? This week's topics: 1. Program printouts, spreadsheets, apps 17:10 2. Data tracking and check-ins 29:35 3. Your resources / ecosystem 36:35 4. Creating valuable, targeted content 50:18 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-09-0556 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 173 - How to blow up online, ft. Mary SaadSet up your systems to successfully go from 9-5 to fully online coaching. Tune in, with special guest Mary Saad from Snatched Fitness! https://instagram.com/SnatchedFitnessPT This week's topics: 1. Transitioning from 9-5 to online coach 5:05 2. Are your business systems ready? 16:25 3. Going online - Content, trends, trolls 25:59 4. Dial in your niche / Start saying no 44:39 5. Experiences working online / abroad 49:58 6. Importance of content quality 1:07:51 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout ...
2022-08-281h 18
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 172 - How to afford to take time off as a PTEp 172 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. 'BFS' recap - Athletic programming & Reels 10:18 2. Why PTs are scared of taking time off 23:13 3. Creating autonomy in your clients 29:28 4. How to build a resource ecosystem 40:53 5. Being able to take sick days & holidays 46:30 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-08-2256 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 171 - Sales - What the cert DIDN'T teach youEp 171 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Why PTs are scared of sales 20:30 2. The quickest way to get clients 34:06 3. Client goals & finding your niche 45:40 4. Nailing the "Wow" session 1:03:15 5. So how do I make the sale? 1:11:50 6. Content "boosts" - worth? 1:17:31 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-08-141h 21
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 170 - Troubleshooting clients check-insEp 170 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Things don't need to change weekly 20:45 2. Troubleshooting injuries 32:43 3. Do clients have to squat? 39:34 4. PT scope in hormonal fields 45:44 5. Dealing with hunger signals 57:13 Become a Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/Standout As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-08-081h 08
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 169 - Mastery over mediocrityEp 169 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Financial habits you weren't aware of 13:25 2. What really goes into buying a house 23:25 3. Our return to teaching Cert 3 & 4 33:52 4. Forming different training habits 41:23 5. Is IG the new Bodybuilding.com? 55:04 6. Algorithms, marketing & sales fads 1:00:03 Join the Coaches Collective: https://stcfitlearning.com/Collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-07-251h 12
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 168 - Getting bigger, stronger, faster ft. Karl Toce & Max GedgeThis week's special guests are coaches and TPH owners, Karl Toce & Max Gedge! https://instagram.com/PerformanceHub_Melbourne This week's topics: 1. What makes someone an athlete? 15:15 2. Training like a bodybuilder is useful 29:03 3. Why "optimal" matters for every client 40:01 4. Common mistakes with hypertrophy 57:05 5. Common mistakes with strength 1:06:28 6. Common mistakes with speed/power 1:14:52 Get your Bigger, Stronger, Faster tix: https://stcfitlearning.com/BSF As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-07-181h 27
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 167 - The 'Hot Ones' challengeThis week, the boys tackle the 'Hot Ones' hot sauce challenge! Tune in as they attempt spice levels they've never reached before, while dealing with hard-hitting questions from Amy. This week's topics: 1. Out of body / psychedelic experiences 7:40 2. How would you spend the lottery? 18:30 3. The impending doom of super babies 26:38 4. Jason's (almost) criminal record 40:29 5. Who & what influenced our lives? 48:10 6. Let's talk about "that" photoshoot 59:15 7. The best advice for new PTs 1:08:08 Join the Coaches Collective: https://STCfitLearning.com/Collective
2022-07-111h 16
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 166 - Elite athlete mentality & physicality, ft. Anthony KrznarThis week's special guest is coach, elite powerlifter and gym owner Anthony Krznar! https://instagram.com/The_Australian_Yeti This week's topics: 1. Living life with ADHD 7:06 2. Longevity as a 125kg powerlifter 20:20 3. The state of Australian powerlifting 35:48 4. Transparency around PED use 54:55 Join the Coaches Collective: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-07-111h 11
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 165 - Developing fortitude through training, ft. Ruby FussThis week's special guest is coach & Australian Defense Force physical training instructor Ruby Fuss! https://instagram.com/RubyFuss_RFPC This week's topics: 1. Fitness & discipline in the ADF 11:35 2. Femininity in a masculine space 17:55 3. Fortitude through training 27:48 4. High performance mentality 42:52 5. "Too" healthy achieves the opposite 56:05 6. The minimum is not enough 1:07:15 Join the Coaches Collective: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-07-111h 17
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 164 - How to nail your first year as a PTEp 164 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Focusing on the wrong things 5:20 2. How to pick the best gym for you 17:30 3. Sort your finance, taxes, budgeting 23:09 4. How to add value to your service 33:08 5. The secret to getting results 42:00 6. Why you're losing clients 59:15 Consults That Close (free resource): https://STCfitLearning.com/Consults Apply for the Mentorship: https://STCfitLearning.com/Mentorship As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-06-261h 10
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 163 - How we turned our PT "jobs" into careersEp 163 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Where Ben & Jason started from 13:34 2. Qualification is not intelligence 28:29 3. Turning a PT job into a career 39:37 4. High & low points in our careers 58:15 5. Why we're excited for the future 1:06:23 Become a 1% Coach: https://STCfitLearning.com/Collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-06-131h 13
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 162 - Physique programming 101Ep 162 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Training influence on muscle structure 12:25 2. The biggest drivers of hypertrophy 25:15 3. How much volume is effective? 43:46 4. Volume distribution & frequency 55:31 5. The stimulus to fatigue ratio 1:05:53 6. How to achieve long-term results 1:12:30 Become a 1% Coach: https://STCfitLearning.com/Collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-05-301h 26
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 161 - Just the boys #3Ep 161 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Jason's Ronaldo history lesson 2:20 2. Ben's lessons from world travels 11:22 3. Maintaining a big picture vision 33:43 4. The online/'nomad' PT dream 44:37 5. The value of a team/network 50:15 Become a 1% Coach: https://STCfitLearning.com/Collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-05-151h 02
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 160 - You don't need to know everything, ft. Rawdon DuboisThis week's special guest is physique prep coach Rawdon Dubois! https://instagram.com/TheDuboisMethod This week's topics: 1. How the industry has changed 4:28 2. Push boundaries, shift dogmas 24:47 3. Being evidence-based 43:53 4. Not knowing everything 50:20 5. Depths of extreme dieting 55:53 6. Effects of social media 1:06:47 Become a 1% Coach: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-05-011h 15
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 159 - A career & life in fitness, ft. John 'Sherro' SheridanThis week's special guest is coach and owner of Burley Strength gym, John Sheridan! https://instagram.com/justSherro https://instagram.com/BurleyStrength This week's topics: 1. Importance of training environment 12:20 2. Powerlifting's barrier to entry 21:11 3. Training for a lifetime 30:05 4. Interest vs. Identity vs. Business 44:55 5. Run your business your way 1:01:46 Become a 1% Coach: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-04-171h 20
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 158 - The psychology behind excellence, ft. Ben Mayfield-Smith (Matter Athletica)This week's special guest is hypertrophy and body composition coach Ben Mayfield-Smith, of Matter Athletica! https://instagram.com/ben_mayfieldsmith_ This week's topics: 1. Importance of resilience 9:32 2. Fulfilment vs. happiness 27:03 3. Developing your passion 39:53 4. Curating your circles 59:56 5. "Why" facilitates "How" 1:09:42 Become a 1% Coach: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-04-021h 17
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 157 - Just the boys #2Ep 157 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Following the evidence (or not) 1:35 2. "Mind-muscle connection" - valid? 9:00 3. Business advice from Kim K 31:01 4. Finding a good barber 49:05 5. Business etiquette basics 59:54 6. Optimising program length 1:08:30 7. Sets, reps, load per week 1:19:18 Measuring training session success: https://stcfitlearning.com/articles/measuring-training-session-success As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-03-221h 31
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 156 - Finance for personal trainers, ft. Morgan Own (Penny Finance)This week's special guest is loan, mortgage, finance and cashflow expert / broker Morgan Owen! https://instagram.com/_pennyfinance This week's topics: 1. Manage your business like a business 15:14 2. Cashflow, book-keeping, outsourcing 31:10 3. Becoming legitimate - tax, GST and profit 44:34 4. Scaling, borrowing & investing 53:36 5. Managing debt, saving & growing 1:07:13 Become a 1% Coach: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-03-061h 22
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 155 - Comp prep for PTs, ft. Dean McKillop (Flex Success)This week's special guest is co-founder of Flex Success and comp prep coach Dean McKillop! https://instagram.com/deanmckillop https://instagram.com/flex_success This week's topics: 1. The "pre-prep" prep 8:31 2. Do you need to have competed? 33:30 3. The prep itself 42:25 4. The peaking process 56:37 5. Post-show protocols 1:06:36 Become a 1% Coach: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-02-201h 27
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 154 - How to coach nutrition, ft. Lizzy Rawdah (Flex Success)This week's special guest is co-founder of Flex Success and nutrition coach Lizzy Rawdah! https://instagram.com/fs_coach_lizzy https://instagram.com/flex_success This week's topics: 1. A PT's role/scope in nutrition 9:03 2. Collaborate with your client 20:24 3. When the plan goes wrong 31:03 4. Knowledge vs. application 47:10 5. 3 keys to client success 55:50 Apply by Feb 14 for 30% off: https://stcfitlearning.com/1percent As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-02-031h 11
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 153 - Just the boys #1Ep 153 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Lessons learned in values & success 9:03 2. You need different kinds of goals 33:26 3. Get uncomfortable with your work 39:39 4. The reality of achieving "balance" 46:44 5. New perspectives for better results 58:39 Pre-register by Feb 14th for 30% off: https://stcfitlearning.com/collective As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-01-251h 07
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 152 - How you can apply athletics & why, ft. Karl Toce & Max GedgeThis week's special guests are Karl Toce & Max Gedge from The Performance Hub / Impact Performance! This week's topics: 1. Athleticism - Theory vs. tangibility 10:04 2. Levels of specificity for clients 23:01 3. How to track athletic performance 35:10 4. Athletic coaching misconceptions 45:02 5. Broader benefits of conditioning 1:10:30 6. Strong & athletic - How realistic? 1:18:33 Apply by Feb 14 for 30% off: https://stcfitlearning.com/1percent As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2022-01-131h 33
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 151 - What we want more & less of in 2022Ep 151 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Solo vs. partnered training intensity 7:04 2. Personal & business goals 20:27 3. Business highs & lows of 2021 29:08 4. Evidence, effort & credibility 52:39 5. Results over "influence" 1:01:43 Pre-register for the Portal for Feb 14th & lock in your 30% off discount for life: https://stcfitlearning.com/portal As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-12-231h 15
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 150 - WTF is an NFT? ft. Adam Milosavljevic (The Big RKN, IronDogs)This week's special guest is Standout PT graduate & NFT authority Adam Milosavljevic, a.k.a. The Big RKN / owner of IronDogs! https://twitter.com/TheBigRKN This week's topics: 1. Intro to crypto, AI & NFT's 19:45 2. The future & utility of NFT's 32:18 3. Fitness' future - NFT's, VR, AI 46:47 4. Crypto common practices 1:10:54 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-12-021h 25
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 149 - A PT's guide to prehab & rehab, ft. Karl Toce & Max GedgeThis week's special guests are Karl Toce & Max Gedge from The Performance Hub / Impact Performance! This week's topics: 1. What is prehab vs. rehab? 13:50 2. What is the PT's role in prehab/rehab? 34:31 3. Client screening considerations 55:03 4. How to systemise prehab 1:08:08 Pre-register & lock in your 30% off discount for life: https://stcfitlearning.com/1percent As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-11-251h 19
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 148 - Becoming a powerlifting coach, ft. Will CrozierThis week's special guest is Will Crozier from Nexus Performance! This week's topics: 1. When should your clients powerlift? 24:42 2. How to train for a 1RM 34:21 3. How to set up a powerlifting prep 49:56 4. What a powerlifting peak looks like 54:09 Pre-register for the 1% PT Program & lock in your 30% off discount for life: https://stcfitlearning.com/1percent As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-11-111h 14
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 147 - The 1% PTEp 147 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. What is the 1% PT? 4:40 2. Fundamentals 13:33 3. Training 21:30 4. Business 29:56 5. Wealth 37:10 6. Specialty 43:55 Pre-register for the Portal for Feb 14th & lock in your 30% off discount for life: https://stcfitlearning.com/portal As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-10-281h 03
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 146 - Find your nicheEp 146 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Why you need a niche 9:10 2. What kind of niche do you need? 16:47 3. How to select your niche 24:40 4. What to do, now that you know? 34:44 Our free Niching resource https://stcfitlearning.com/niche As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-10-1454 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 145 - Mistakes we made, that you shouldn'tEp 145 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Having a business owner mindset 6:45 2. Running a business, not working a job 17:40 3. What is a good service? 34:04 4. Getting better clients 42:25 5. Learning the right things 53:31 Standout PT enrolment now open https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt Become a Standout PT webinar https://stcfitlearning.com/products As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-09-301h 11
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 144 - The client consultationEp 144 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Rapport 22:23 2. Find the goals 29:37 3. Assess the obstacles 30:14 4. Add value 35:23 5. The close 42:18 Give your business a health check: https://stcfitlearning.com/scorecard As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-09-1656 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 143 - When do you know you're "ready"?Ep 143 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. How long before you "go online"? 7:04 2. Your scope in mental health as a PT 24:06 3. Regressing clients' nutrition plans 32:44 4. Creating great client resources 41:15 5. How to increase your prices 55:00 'Sell without the selling' Seminar: https://stcfitlearning.com/products Give your business a health check: https://stcfitlearning.com/scorecard As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-09-021h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 142 - Coaching fat loss successEp 142 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Mechanics of fat loss & dieting 7:49 2. Expectations & timeframes 18:46 3. Specificity to the goal 27:52 4. Does your client understand? 39:53 5. Creating accountability 46:58 6. Regularly review the process 49:21 Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt Upcoming 'Sales' seminar (Sep 9) details next week As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-08-191h 01
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 141 - The new world in fitnessEp 141 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. The STCfit gym 3:15 2. The 'rite of passage' has changed 22:30 3. Trend shifts & rising standards 40:30 4. Are you okay with being "okay"? 48:23 Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-08-051h 03
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 140 - Increase adherence & Get results with your clientsEp 140 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Client goal-setting 14:16 2. Timeline & planning 19:45 3. Client communication 32:26 4. Productive check-ins 45:53 5. The R.E.A.C.H. model 55:02 6. Motivational interview 1:00:35 Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-07-221h 09
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 139 - Becoming bingeableEp 139 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. What is branding? 14:28 2. Website/Leadpage 31:55 3. YouTube/IGTV 41:46 4. Articles/Blogs 46:56 5. Podcasts 49:48 6. Seminars/Workshops 56:02 7. Hero content 1:00:30 Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-07-081h 12
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 138 - Content creation 101Ep 138 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Why are you posting content? 11:32 2. How to navigate Instagram DM's 19:00 3. Posts: Value, structure, metrics 30:50 4. Stories: What, when, how often? 49:55 5. Nailing your calls-to-action 58:13 Find Your Niche: https://stcfitlearning.com/niche Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-06-241h 04
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 137 - How to program for clientsEp 137 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Understanding adaptation 18:00 2. Rep range specificity for goals 32:21 3. Effort, intensity & failure 42:28 4. Considering volume & frequency 54:10 5. How long you should rest & why 1:08:29 6. Exercise selection & order 1:13:36 7. Should tempo be considered? 1:25:35 Your First $1k Week: https://stcfitlearning.com/1k-week As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-06-101h 37
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 136 - From PT to fitness business ownerEp 136 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. The shift from PT to business owner 6:18 2. Fill your books, create your ecosystem 21:24 3. Optimise time by outsourcing / expanding 31:30 4. The value of creating products 48:08 5. At what point should you action this? 54:05 Standout PT: https://stcfitlearning.com/standout-pt Business Scorecard: https://standoutpt.scoreapp.com As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-05-271h 00
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 135 ft. Hattie Boydle - Building your image the right wayThis week's guest is Hattie Boydle from The Sports Model Project! https://instagram.com/HattieBoydle This week's topics: 1. Earning your stripes to coach online 17:46 2. Performance goals for self-image 29:57 3. Your impact > Numbers & accolades 42:26 4. Learning is great, applying is better 1:00:22 5. Hattie's advice to newer coaches 1:11:03 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-05-131h 17
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 134 - Building your first $1k weekEp 134 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. The realities when starting out 12:20 2. More followers = More business? 22:15 3. Failing a goal > Having no goal 32:53 4. Systemised client acquisition 38:36 5. Building your profile & authority 49:05 Apply now: https://STCfitLearning.com/1k-week As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-04-291h 01
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 133 - Becoming a 7 figure business ownerEp 133 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. The growth stages of a PT career 18:18 2. Managing stress and overwhelm 37:24 3. Obstacles new PTs come across 45:19 4. Why business structure is vital 52:17 5. Why you keep getting injured 56:35 STCfitLearning.com for more info As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-04-011h 04
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 132 - Communicating with clientsEp 132 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. What separates a coach VS. a trainer 11:37 2. What is coaching language? 17:20 3. Telling VS. asking your client 25:00 4. Online coaching VS. F2F coaching 49:31 STCfitLearning.com for more info As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-03-181h 06
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 131 - The fitness industry is not the problemEp 131 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Why big box gyms owe you nothing 5:53 2. Big box vs. Studio vs. Employed, etc 27:35 3. The industry is not the problem 32:54 4. The gap between you & success 47:32 5. Your skills are also your sales 55:36 STCfitLearning.com for more info As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-03-041h 08
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 130 - What every coach should be doing, but isn'tEp 130 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. One thing every PT needs to do but isn't 8:33 2. How to manage time + reduce stress 18:08 3. What would you tell yourself from 2019? 25:32 4. From zero to decent PT wage in 8 weeks? 34:06 5. How to spot a good educational course 45:41 STCfitLearning.com for more info As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-02-181h 03
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 129 - 'Be great': Technical proficiencyEp 129 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Coaching conversations 12:11 2. Exercise execution 27:40 3. Programming 32:28 4. Nutrition 51:13 5. Results tracking 57:55 6. Lifestyle tracking 1:04:10 7. Business scorecard 1:11:42 Scorecard: https://stcfitlearning.com/products As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2021-01-211h 14
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 128 - Client acquisitionEp 128 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Build your profile in & out of the gym 6:10 2. Get F2F & online clients - Calls? DMs? 31:30 3. Solve the problem, nail the consult 46:08 4. Master 'closing', overcome objections 53:28 Niching resource: https://stcfitlearning.com/gifts As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-12-101h 08
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 127 - Your PT serviceEp 127 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Who is your client? 14:10 2. Assets over resources 28:40 3. Programming & trackables 39:10 4. Value: Assets & check-ins 47:59 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-12-031h 10
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 126 w. Aimee & Nat - 5 steps to total body confidenceEp 126 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Who we specialise in helping 6:40 2. The 3 biggest problems you face 11:25 3. How our 5 step method solves them 18:01 4. Feeling totally body confident 54:02 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-11-2659 minBeyond The Gym FloorEp 125 w. Aimee & Nat ft. Emily Hearn - Getting on stage isn't the answerThis week's guest is Emily Hearn! https://instagram.com/Emily.Hearnn This week's topics: 1. 0-100 mentality detriments you 8:45 2. Better metrics than bodyweight 21:22 3. Checklist before you compete 26:32 4. Do you always need a coach? 37:35 5. Pre & post competing advice 40:44 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-11-1946 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 124 ft. Max Gedge - Coaches Corner #3 - Coach people, not numbers This week's episode is episode 3 of the Coaches Corner! Featuring Max Gedge from Nexus Performance & The Performance Hub. https://instagram.com/max.strength This week's topics:1. Building client relationships 5:16 2. Subjective data & interpretations 29:57 3. Most powerful questions 51:50 4. Client education 1:00:47 5. Wearables, RHR, HRV 1:10:29 6. Auto-regulation 1:18:19 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-11-121h 33
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 123 - Your business modelEp 123 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. How to find & develop your niche 9:37 2. Systemising client management 25:29 3. Setting up business finances 33:05 4. Metrics to track & optimise 46:48 5. Considerations for programming 54:04 6. Client nutrition & education Ref (programming eps): Ep 66, 83, 107, 114 & more As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-11-051h 14
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 122 - 5 pillars to become a standout PTEp 122 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. 3 common problems every PT has 7:25 2. Mindset - Growth, values, goals 20:23 3. Model - Manage clients & business 38:18 4. Service - Your pitch, offer & niche 50:02 5. Clients - Lead gen, consult, sales 1:03:09 6. Be great - Your technical skills 1:09:00 Ref: Ep 96 ft. Dr Mel Marot - Building resilience As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-10-291h 23
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 121 ft. Chad Wesley Smith - What systems do you have in place?This week's guest is Chad Wesley Smith from Juggernat Training Systems! https://instagram.com/ChadWesleySmith https://JTSstrength.com/ This week's topics: 1. Knowledge vs experience 15:42 2. Why systems are important 30:21 3. Identifying good systems 35:54 4. Making coaching a career 43:30 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-10-2255 minBeyond The Gym FloorEp 120 w. Aimee & Nat ft. Rachel Bell - Internal work for external outcomesThis week's guest is Rachel Bell!https://instagram.com/RachelBell This week's topics: 1. The one character trait for success 9:55 2. What it takes to become a top coach 13:30 3. Freedom vs. Struggling for control 20:23 4. Mistakes many online coaches make 31:22 5. The inner work required for results 39:23 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-10-1551 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 119 - Your fat loss cheat sheetEp 119 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. How to start figuring out your deficit 9:38 2. Macro distribution within your diet 25:25 3. Reality of hunger during dieting 34:46 4. Your environment = Your success 52:47 5. Under-estimation of sleep quality 1:01:45 6. What output metrics should I track? 1:09:35 7. Adherence - What it comes down to 1:23:54 Article ref: https://medium.com/stcfit/your-fat-loss-cheat-sheet-ea5ca56ffb5a As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-10-081h 30Beyond The Gym FloorEp 118 w. Aimee & Nat - How to stop holding yourself backEp 118 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. More to mindset than people think 3:30 2. Taking back ownership and power 9:01 3. The conversation of self-perception 16:45 4. Limiting beliefs & self-expectations 25:35 5. Awareness & being with yourself 45:38 6. Emotion eating & circumstances 55:17 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-10-0100 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 117 ft. Aaron Scafi - Why coaches should have coachesThis week's guest is coach Aaron Scafi! https://instagram.com/EliteStrengthCoach This week's topics: 1. Training powerlifters vs. bodybuilders 4:28 2. Do coaches need to hire coaches? 12:17 3. Criteria when searching for a coach 38:27 4. Reaching out & creating a network 47:35 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-09-241h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 116 - Are my training sessions successful?Ep 116 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Measuring session success - Strength 6:53 2. Measuring session success - Hypertrophy 18:45 3. Gauging movement success - Strength 24:12 4. Gauging movement success - Hypertrophy 40:07 5. Modifying movements to reach 'success' 51:48 Article ref: https://medium.com/stcfit/measuring-training-session-success-ffb8a94ab202 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-09-171h 02
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 115 ft. Jarrad Kay - Set up for long-term successThis week's guest is coach Jarrad Kay! https://instagram.com/Coach.JarradKay This week's topics: 1. Nurturing your niche & going online 6:35 2. How to make coaching your career 22:17 3. Best mistakes to make as a new PT 29:50 4. Establishing authority & networks 38:14 5. Business advice & self-development 51:41 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-09-101h 19
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 114 - Programming for hypertrophy vs. strengthEp 114 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Exercise selection for muscle growth 16:27 2. Trade-offs of compound vs. isolation 25:23 3. Rationalising session/program structure 40:32 4. Programming symbiosis: Strength & hyp. 49:33 Coaches Academy: https://stcfit.lpages.co/academy As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-09-031h 08Beyond The Gym FloorEp 113 w. Aimee & Nat ft. Kayla Lee Physio - Training & dieting around your cycleThis week's guest is Kayla Lee Physio! https://instagram.com/kaylaleephysio This week's topics: 1. Living and dieting with your partner 20:09 2. Dieting around your menstrual cycle 27:41 3. Training around your menstrual cycle 41:56 4. Hormonal cravings & binge eating 51:17 5. Common dieting misconceptions 1:01:20 6. Why women should strength train 1:05:04 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-08-2700 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 112 ft. Laura Fox (Fox Physio) - Weak glutesThis week's guest is Laura Fox from Fox Physio! https://instagram.com/fox.physio This week's topics: 1. What weak glutes actually cause 5:44 2. Approaching a potential glute issue 9:55 3. Could you "out-train" an issue? 19:53 4. Be a good coach and refer out 32:41 5. Practical applications of rehab 48:19 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-08-2059 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 111 ft. Dean McKillop, Rawdon Dubois - Coaches Corner #2 - Hypertrophy specific training This week's episode is episode 2 of the Coaches Corner! Featuring Dean McKillop and Rawdon Dubois. This week's topics:1. What is hypertrophy specific training? 2:45 2. Programming & mechanisms of muscle growth 11:20 3. The relationship between volume and effort 28:57 4. Considerations for exercise / load selection 42:36 5. The role of strength for a hypertrophy athlete 54:43 6. The most common hypertrophy mistakes 1:10:18 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-08-131h 21
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 110 - How to become an elite coachEp 110 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Building mental fortitude as a PT 6:38 2. Business finances, systems & value 21:13 3. Knowing your anatomy & movement 42:37 4. Coach, don't just instruct clients 52:48 5. Fat loss, strength & hypertrophy 1:01:59 Coaches Academy: https://stcfit.lpages.co/academy As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-08-061h 18Beyond The Gym FloorEp 109 w. Aimee and Nat - Food fears & Eating to growIntroducing our first monthly episode hosted by Aimee & Nat! This week's topics: 1. Why you need to eat more, not less 8:25 2. Is dieting just inherently difficult? 17:35 3. Take the long game over the short 36:10 4. How to escape from the rabbithole 49:09 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-07-3000 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 108 ft. Dr. Chris Latella - Measuring training fatigueThis week's guest is Dr. Chris Latella! https://twitter.com/clatella1 This week's topics: 1. Definition & examples of fatigue 6:06 2. Should you chase fatigue? 22:55 3. Is it possible to over-train? 30:32 4. Are there benefits to fatigue? 45:17 Coaches Corner #2 ft. Dean McKillop & Rawdon Dubois: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/stcfit-learning-24443566557 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-07-231h 01
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 107 - Training as a beginner vs. advanced athlete, pt 2Ep 106 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Training age isn't just time based 11:09 2. Deficits for beginners vs. advanced 22:41 3. When to be specific in programming 4. How to coach a newbie vs. advanced 59:20 5. Different check-in for each client? 1:08:28 Coaches Corner #2 ft. Dean McKillop & Rawdon Dubois: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/stcfit-learning-24443566557 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-07-161h 23
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 106 - Training as a beginner vs. advanced athleteEp 106 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Volume for beginners (Physique) 7:46 2. Volume for beginners (Strength) 21:44 3. Intensity - Beginners vs. advanced 32:17 4. How much effort is effective? 44:00 5. I can't "feel" a muscle working 1:04:32 Article reference: https://medium.com/stcfit/measuring-training-session-success-ffb8a94ab202 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-07-091h 18
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 105 ft. Aimee Louise - From good to greatEp 105 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's special guest is fellow STCfit coach Aimee Louise. This week's topics: 1. Common traits of successful clients 4:58 2. How to set/reassess values vs. goals 14:47 3. Leveraging values to create success 24:06 4. Alignment / prioritisation of values 35:10 5. Values affecting behaviour / thoughts 49:01 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-07-021h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 104 - Dumb fitness trendsEp 104 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Altitude masks & waist trainers don't work 1:33 2. Bosu balls for strength, run for fat loss 7:57 3. The fallacy of cheat meals & "bro foods" 21:50 4. How your "health shake" works its magic 32:11 5. When is a calorie not worth a calorie? 36:09 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-06-2543 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 103 ft. Dr. Jordan Shallow, Will Crozier, Jamie Smith - Coaches Corner #1 - Move better, be stronger This week's episode is our revived Coaches Corner Ep 1! Featuring Dr. Jordan Shallow, Will Crozier and Jamie Smith. This week's topics:1. Is stability trainable? VS. Motor control 4:49 2. How / how much should you warm up? 18:48 3. Accepting force - Training your "brakes" 44:58 4. Stability, skill & failure in bodybuilding 58:02 5. Coaching by prioritising with a goal 1:11:25 6. Failure - Skill or strength breakdown? 1:22:18 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-06-181h 39
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 102 - RPE vs. % based trainingEp 102 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Definitions and origins of R.P.E. 3:59 2. Comparisons to 'reps in reserve' 9:04 3. Auto-regulation vs. Prescription 15:54 4. Is there flexible middle-ground? 27:20 5. How to program in 'safeguards' 38:15 Article referenced: https://medium.com/stcfit/rpe-fitspo-jargon-or-training-epiphany-a17b1e31f3c5 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-06-1146 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 101 ft. Jamie Smith - Quantifying stability This week's special guest is coach Jamie Smith! https://instagram.com/j.smith.culture This week's topics: 1. Defining flexibility, mobility & stability 7:58 2. Training stability vs. motor control 20:01 3. Motor control for gen pop vs. PL 39:44 4. Training instability vs. training a skill 49:18 5. Programming for motor control 1:03:29 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-06-041h 24
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 100 - The science behind fasted cardioEp 100 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. When should an athlete try sumo? 8:37 2. BB vs. PL - Does one get "thicker"? 15:11 3. The science behind fasted cardio 24:29 4. Why fasted cardio gets results 38:46 5. Fasted vs. fueled weight training 44:11 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-05-2853 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 99 ft. Dalton Franke - Behavioural change This week's special guest is coach Dalton Franke! https://instagram.com/daltonfranke This week's topics: 1. Why behavioural goals are more successful 11:16 2. Contemplation, action, & your values 30:40 4. The link between fitness & psychology 43:57 5. Influence of mentality outside of fitness 1:03:33 Resources: https://www.actmindfully.com.au/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5769281/ https://books.google.com.au/books?id=89iIBwAAQBAJ&lr= https://thehappinesstrap.com/ https://www.actmindfully.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Choice_Point_2.0_A_Brief_Overview_-_Russ_Harris_April_2017.pdf As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-05-211h 22
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 98 - Considerations for fatigueEp 98 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Benefits of touch and go deadlifts 10:25 2. Why your iso training feels draining 29:28 3. Favourite MacGyver'd iso exercises 39:02 4. New iso food habits / hobbies 46:08 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-05-1457 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 97 ft. Raissa Vogler - Being a female strongwomanThis week's special guest is strongwoman / coach Raissa Vogler! https://instagram.com/valkarai_strength This week's topics: 1. What is strongman / strongwoman? 6:35 2. Being a woman in a strength sport 24:55 3. Overcoming body image disorders 34:00 4. Strongman training / comp intricacies 55:02 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-05-071h 05
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 96 ft. Dr Melissa Marot - Building resilienceThis week's special guest is psychologist Dr. Melissa Marot! www.themindroom.com.au This week's topics: 1. Introduction: Who, what, and why 2:32 2. Common reactions to the pandemic 9:25 3. Perception of / shifting your identity 13:57 4. "Toxic positivity" during isolation 25:56 5. Building resilience in tough times 48:23 6. 3 helpful things you can do in iso 48:23 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-3053 min
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 95 - Why do we coach? / STCfit originsEp 95 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Revisiting the % 1RM in reference to BW 11:07 2. Adjustments made for female cycles? 23:14 3. How to sell personal training 37:40 4. When & why Ben & Jason became PT's 1:01:10 5. The beginnings of STCfit - How & why 1:19:37 6. How our 'why' has evolved 1:33:02 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-231h 41
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 94 - Maintaining the 'athlete mindset' in isoEp 94 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Is your mindset fixed or growth-based? 22:40 2. Can you / should you progress in iso? 39:50 3. Were you dependent on being in the gym? 51:58 4. Changes to training / nutrition in iso? 1:02:36 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-161h 22
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 93 - Lockdown training & nutrition Q&AEp 93 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Is the bro split a viable method? 8:11 2. Hustle mentality during lockdown 18:35 3. Recovery considerations: Rest days, steps 42:44 4. Approach to daily nutrition structure 58:33 5. Home gym equipment: Go cheap or not? 1:05:42 6: Curbing snacking while stuck at home 1:11:25 7. The value of exercise efficiency 1:23:04 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-091h 33
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 92 - Strategies for successEp 92 is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. Unprepared for the pandemic 10:44 2. Adjusting to a new lifestyle/mindset 19:27 3. Having intentional daily structure 33:49 4. Different KPI's for different people 41:01 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-021h 01
Beyond The Gym FloorEp 91.5 (Bonus) - Aus govt economic response: What it means for youEp 91.5 (Bonus) is out on all your favourite platforms! This week's topics: 1. What is 'Jobkeeper'? 4:30 2. What does this mean for PT's? 9:47 3. How can you apply, and what do you need to have ready? 21:35 4. What if I don't need this package? 28:42 As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!
2020-04-0134 min