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Live Train PerformTribe. Routine. Identity. Purpose. A Swiss 8 Update.Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life."These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar.In this episode, I chat with the brains behind the organisation, Adrian and Mex.We cover a lot of ground during this conversation, including:The changes to the foundational pillars of Swiss 8How the world has become...2022-05-081h 21
Live Train PerformReal Talk: What is Health, Overcoming Pain Points, Using Your Strengths - with Shaun KoberIn this episode, we catch up with S&C Head Coach Shaun Kober at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. We talk all things mindset, health and uncover some ways in which you can make some real changes in your life. Shaun is not a man to beat around the bush and that's why we loved having his real talk attitude, that is so refreshing. This is a conversation I recorded with podcast regular Lizzie Wright for her podcast Project Woman a few months ago. As always, it's a great conversation between two coaches who love to...2022-05-011h 12
Live Train PerformCoaching the Elite - with Shaun KoberShaun Kober is the strength and conditioning coach for UFC fighter Petr Yan, and the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay Thai. In this episode, we spoke about his adventure training the UFC Champion in Russia for his title fight, and his experience as a cornerman during the title fight.Think Rocky 4 training montage. Always great talking to Kobes, one of the most knowledgeable coaches around. Have a listen!I had a conversation with Adrian and Mex of Swiss 8 booked in for my podcast, so we could share what they were up...2022-04-241h 10
Live Train PerformTraining principles that apply to lifeI've learned so many amazing principles and skills from my time as a soldier, and as a coach in the fitness industry, that are relevant and transferable to all aspects of life.Last week I spoke with Marshall of Anvil Training and Development, and we briefly mentioned some of these principles.In this episode, I dive a lot deeper into what those principles are, how they relate to my coaching and training philosophy, and provide real world examples of how they apply to other areas. FITTFrequencyIntensityTimeType 2. SPRAIDSpecificityProgressive overloadRecovery AdaptationIndividualisationDetraining/revers...2021-09-2618 minLive Train PerformLive Train Perform Facebook Forum AccessThe Live Train Perform Private Facebook Forum is the place to connect with other podcast listeners and guests, and to interact with the host, Shaun Kober.Ask questions.Post relevant articles.Share memes.Create a network of like-minded people.Interact with a network of professionals in the fitness industry that Shaun has interviewed on the podcast.Coaching philosophy: If I'm not impacting my clients outside of that one hour of training time, I'm not doing my job.Training philosophy: Give people a lot of what they need, and a little of what they want.2021-09-1303 minLive Train PerformCoaches Corner: Train for life!I've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this second installment of a conversation I had with Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness, we discuss how people consider criticism as a negative thing, whereas people with a growth mindset take that criticism as feedback.We also speak on how to not just gather information, but take new information, apply it, and...2021-07-2532 minLive Train PerformCoaches Corner: Principles are few, methods are manyI've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this conversation I had with Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness, we discuss how most people that are spruiking specific methods of training or ways of eating, are typically trying to sell you something. Most great coaches are going to teach you the principles of progress, and guide you towards your own answers and me...2021-07-1832 min
Live Train PerformWhat did you do to protect your mental health through lockdowns, loss of tribe, and social connection?In this episode, I answer a question from a listener on what I did/do to protect my mental health.Journaling is a big part of the process for me, because it allows me to practice gratitude and appreciation as I reflect on the past, as well as being the first action step to setting a vision, and subsequent action steps on the path into the future.I reference a number of other podcast episodes and social media posts in this episode, which you will find below, for context.Values drive behaviours...2021-07-1123 minLive Train PerformClient Corner: Scott Donnelly on how HRV tracking impacts his daily decisions around trainingI've had some amazing conversations with both my face to face, and online clients, and thought that a lot of people would benefit from being a fly on the wall.So that's exactly what the Client Corner is about.These episodes are open and honest coaching calls between myself, and the people who trust me to guide them on their own health and fitness journey through life. I believe education drives compliance. Typically, if people know why they are doing something, they will be more inclined to buy into the process.You...2021-07-0442 minLive Train PerformClient Corner: Mark Teakle on the benefits of journaling and mindfulnessI've had some amazing conversations with both my face to face, and online clients, and thought that a lot of people would benefit from being a fly on the wall.So that's exactly what the Client Corner is about.These episodes are open and honest coaching calls between myself, and the people who trust me to guide them on their own health and fitness journey through life. I believe education drives compliance. Typically, if people know why they are doing something, they will be more inclined to buy into the process.You...2021-06-1341 min
Live Train PerformJay Pattinson on turning his life aroundIn this episode, I speak with Jay Pattinson about the journey that took him from building a life that allowed him to travel and party all over the world, to have it all come crashing down around him, to then having to rebuild his life and recreate his identity.This conversation covers a lot of ground, and we both give practical advice and actionable takeaways for the audience at pivotal moments along the way. "Living the high life"Ending up in jail in a foreign countryDealing with the ensuing mental health declineHaving to reinvent himself and s...2021-06-061h 31
Live Train PerformFormer SAS operator Mark DireenFrom a young age, Mark showed an interest in the military and in 1993, at age 18, enlisted into the Australian Regular Army.On completion of his initial employment training for the Infantry, Mark wasposted to the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR). In1997, while serving in 1 RAR as an infantry sniper, Mark applied for, and wasselected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS)Regiment.Serving in the SAS for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations,sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance...2021-05-301h 26
Live Train PerformThe Live Train Perform podcast is one year old!I launched this podcast because I wanted to to cut through the bullshit that unfortunately pervades the industry I love so much. The fitness industry has been hijacked by people who are taking advantage of people's insecurities and fears, with promises of getting you the results you want, with very little energy or effort required.Attaining results short term shows that you're motivated, and can use discipline and restriction short term to get to where you need to be. You don't need to pay someone your hard earned money to get these results.Keeping...2021-05-2315 min
Live Train PerformWeekly/Daily Training Structure with Will FodenI've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this conversation I had with Will Foden, we discuss how we recommend being "80% of the way there," all year round. So many people have the all or nothing mindset, and whilst that can be of service at different times, it shouldn't be the focus the majority of the time. A healthy organism is an adaptable or...2021-05-1927 min
Live Train PerformValue Systems with Will FodenI've had so many great conversations with friends and colleagues about what we see happening in the fitness industry, and thought to myself, "I wish we would have recorded that." ...So that's exactly what the Coaches Corner is about. In this conversation I had with Will Foden, we discuss a course he completed recently, that focused on identifying, and building out a systematized set of values that he could then action and live in line with.We both give examples of how we perceive, and utilize specific tools to ensure that we are op...2021-05-161h 10
Live Train PerformEating Disorders Explained with Kat Yiannakis: Part 1 - Diagnosis, characteristics, short and long term implicationsIn this episode, Kat and I discuss the ever growing prevalence of Eating Disorders and the impact it can have on people. Kat explains and defines the differences between Disordered eating habits and Eating Disorders. We delve into Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in depth and explore the diagnosis, the characteristics, the acute and long term effects and the impact that BED can have mentally, psychologically, socially and financially on people. We also touch on the stigma behind ED's and some of the resources available for help.Kat is an Occupational Therapist, Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, P...2021-05-1232 min
Live Train PerformCoaching Fighters with John HutchinsonJohnboy is the head boxing coach at the world renowned Tiger Muay Thai & MMA training camp based out of Phuket Thailand. He has worked with a multitude of combat sport athletes from multiple fight organisations across the globe, and has played a significant role in the development of some of the best professional fighters on the planet, most notably, the rise of Petr Yan through the ranks of the UFC, to defeating Jose Aldo to obtain the UFC bantamweight championship.In this conversation, we discuss:- Johnny's background and career in boxing- The...2021-05-0959 min
Live Train PerformIt's not just what you do, it's how you do itIn this 5 minute fitness tips episode, I give some examples of using the same exercise, but changing how you do it, to elicit different physiological response and training outcomes.The SAID principle stands for specific adaptations to imposed demands. Put simply, it means that you are going to adapt to not only what you do, but how you do it.For example, I can use a push up to build stability and mobility in the shoulder girdle, hypertrophy (muscle building), strength (magnitude of force), power and speed (rate of force) and endurance (duration of force...2021-05-0507 min
Live Train PerformClient Corner: Damian Gilbert part 4Damian is a friend, colleague and client.He served his country, and experienced the highs and lows of war that most front-line soldiers share. From being blown up in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation, to putting the pieces of his brothers back together in body bags. He suffered from debilitating mental and physical trauma whilst on deployment, however, unfortunately, the war didn't end when he returned to the United States.Damian then served on the Police Force for a few years, prior to transitioning to becoming a personal trainer. I met Damo when he...2021-05-0235 min
Live Train PerformClient Corner: Damian Gilbert part 3Damian is a friend, colleague and client.He served his country, and experienced the highs and lows of war that most front-line soldiers share. From being blown up in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation, to putting the pieces of his brothers back together in body bags. He suffered from debilitating mental and physical trauma whilst on deployment, however, unfortunately, the war didn't end when he returned to the United States.Damian then served on the Police Force for a few years, prior to transitioning to becoming a personal trainer. I met Damo when he...2021-04-2839 min
Live Train PerformClient Corner: Damian Gilbert part 2Damian is a friend, colleague and client.He served his country, and experienced the highs and lows of war that most front-line soldiers share. From being blown up in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation, to putting the pieces of his brothers back together in body bags. He suffered from debilitating mental and physical trauma whilst on deployment, however, unfortunately, the war didn't end when he returned to the United States.Damian then served on the Police Force for a few years, prior to transitioning to becoming a personal trainer. I met Damo when he...2021-04-2544 min
Live Train PerformClient Corner: Damian Gilbert part 1Damian is a friend, colleague and client.He served his country, and experienced the highs and lows of war that most front-line soldiers share. From being blown up in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation, to putting the pieces of his brothers back together in body bags. He suffered from debilitating mental and physical trauma whilst on deployment, however, unfortunately, the war didn't end when he returned to the United States.Damian then served on the Police Force for a few years, prior to transitioning to becoming a personal trainer. I met Damo when he...2021-04-2147 min
Live Train PerformWeight cutting principles for weight class athletes with Danny Lennon of Sigma NutritionIn this episode, Danny and I discuss the similarities, and the differences between eating for health, and eating for performance.We cover a lot of ground, and relate his nutritional principles to a broad spectrum of people from general population weekend warriors, to elite athletes.Danny shares his approach to preparing professional fighters for fight camp, as well as fight week, acute weight cutting techniques, and re-hydration protocols.This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with a leader in the industry! I recommend grabbing a notepad and pen.Danny is the founder...2021-04-181h 21
Live Train PerformPaul Minter of Head-Up CharityI was introduced to Paul of Head-Up Charity by my mate Simon Moloney, who featured on the podcast recently, and told his story of being shot through the throat whilst out on task as sniper in Afghanistan, and was subsequently awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by Her Majesty The Queen. Si is one of the co-founders of the mental health charity operating out of the UK. The original founder however, has an incredible story of his own that has kick-started the movement in the UK, and is looking to tie in with the team at Swiss 8 to build a...2021-04-111h 16
Live Train PerformExamples of progressive overloadEveryone knows exercise is good for us, and increases mental and physical health and longevity...but how much is too much?Well, that depends!Every single person is going to be different, and needs to make adjustments to their own training, nutrition and lifestyle, to get the most out of the time, energy and effort they are putting in.Everyone has hit a heavy legs session that has crippled them for days, and it hurts to walk up stairs or sit on the toilet...that's a sure sign that you've done too much. 2021-04-0706 min
Live Train PerformAndrew PapAndrew "Pap" Papadopoulos is a fitness industry leader, having built, featured in, and developed a number of businesses utilising some of the tools learned during a stint in the Australian Army.His desire to pursue exploring the limits of his capabilities has pushed him in many different directions, including featuring in a TV series called "Search for hurt", which became a platform for him to build his name, his brand and his businesses within the fitness industry.Pap has worn, and does wear, a lot of different hats, and is continuing to build his fitness...2021-04-041h 27
Live Train PerformSwiss 8Swiss 8 is a proactive mental health model designed to provide the tools required to deliver high-quality content around their 8 pillars of health and wellness, to allow you to be "Better At Life."These principles are delivered straight to your phone, via the Swiss 8 app, where you can build out your daily routine via the in-built calendar.- Sleep- Nutrition- Time management- Discipline- Fitness/Movement- Personal growth- Mindfulness- MinimalismIn this episode, I chat with the brains behind the organisation...2021-03-281h 34
Live Train Perform"You and your health have to come first, because it ripples into every other area of your life" - with Simon Hall of Nourish Life Group "Real change starts within. If we want something outside of us to change; be it in life, business, income, health, love...we must first look inwards and change there first." - Simon HallSimon is a self-confessed Life Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Human Guinea Pig, Speaker, World Adventurer, Writer and Podcaster.I met Simon about two years ago at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, whilst he was going through a transitional phase of his life.From the rigors of pursuing an Olympic games appearance in gymnastics, to being part of a successful team breaking into t...2021-03-211h 23
Live Train PerformSimon Moloney CGC (Conspicuous Gallantry Cross)"I knew exactly who had shot me. That fucker got the drop on me. I could feel the bullet hole, and I was bleeding heavily. Shot through the throat...I know what that means. I've only got a few minutes left. I'm going to take out as many of them as I can, and go out with a bang." - @mo1089 I have some amazing guests lined up for the Live Train Perform podcast, one of those being this legend, whom I met at @tigermuaythai a couple of years ago.Simon Moloney was awarded the...2021-03-141h 55
Live Train PerformLuke Leaman of Muscle NerdsLuke is a heavyweight in the fitness industry, and has definitely played a part in my development as a coach. I attended his Muscle Nerds foundations course a couple of years ago in Singapore, and anyone who has been listening to the podcast for a while knows that I say often "A healthy organism is an adaptable organism."Luke's philosophy around training for health first, and utilising basic health markers like blood pressure, waking heart rate, and heart rate variability, has had a significant impact on my coaching and training philosophy over the last few years, and...2021-03-071h 12
Live Train PerformHeston Russell of Voice Of A VeteranHeston Russell is a retired Special Forces Major and the Founder of Voice Of A Veteran.In this conversation, we discuss the ramifications of the recent release of the Brereton report in Australia, and how that is affecting not only the Special Forces community, but the wider population. Heston opens up about the struggles he has faced since discharging from the Army, including starting a new business venture, trying to find his purpose in a foreign civilian environment, thoughts of taking his own life, the people that he draws inspiration from, and his new-found purpose of being...2021-02-281h 10