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LTB Podcast#386 Stuart MacDonald: How to Programme For Small Groups Is it that time of the month? The point where you're scrambling around for fresh ideas for your semi-private group workouts? The same old goblet squats just aren't cutting it anymore, and both you and your clients crave something more engaging. Well, never fear! You're not alone! We've been in that "staring blankly at Excel" situation ourselves, and we're here to help! Get ready to revamp your approach to small-group programme design with this week's LTB podcast. We're diving into the archives to bring you an insightful conversation with Stuart Macdonald, who's no stranger to th...2023-03-2842 minLTB Podcast#383 Q&A w/ Gregg & Alex: Is Periodisation Worth the Hassle & Should You Block Social Media? The guys from Lift the Bar are back in full force for another Q&A. Join Stuart, Gregg, and Alex for this week’s episode of the LTB podcast as they dive into a variety of topics that will make your life as a personal trainer much easier. You can expect to learn whether you need to periodise programmes for the general population, how to determine which experts to trust, and how you can organise your time better. Spoiler Alert: Maybe you need a social media blocker! Also, on this week’s episode, Gregg condemns himself to a life...2023-03-0748 minLTB Podcast#382 Cathy MacDonald: How to Talk to People in The Gym Effective communication is vital for personal trainers, so we've invited returning guest Cathy MacDonald from The Art of Communication to join Stuart on today's episode. Together, they explore scenarios PTs encounter in the gym and share tangible actions to make your communication more effective. You'll discover how to discuss money without feeling awkward, steer people away from dangerous activities without making them defensive, and why you shouldn’t give Stuart an axe. Tune in to sharpen your communication skills and become a more effective personal trainer. Timestamps 01:28 How to communicate with new gym members...2023-02-2846 minLTB Podcast#360 Catherine Reohorn: Creating Better Content In this week’s Lift The Bar Podcast episode, Stuart welcomes returning guest Catherine Reohorn. Have you ever found yourself just posting content for the sake of it? Well...it might be time to stop! Catherine and Stuart discuss how putting out certain types of content might get you the wrong type of clients. They unpick how writing good copy and attracting the right clients go hand in hand. We then get an insight into how Catherine’s three-part writing structure helps PTs produce quantity AND quality content. If you want to refresh your perspective on content production, then this e...2022-09-2046 minLTB Podcast#359 Stuart Aitken: Your First Few Years in Personal TrainingThis week’s episode is an interview with…Stuart! The guys over at the Pro-Fit Podcast bought Stuart on to talk about all things personal training. In the episode, they quiz Stuart on the history of LTB, online training, problems PTs encounter and much, much more! Find Out More About Pro-Fit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrobinsonpt/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-pro-fit-podcast/id1458318553 Find Out More About Lift The Bar: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/? 14-Day Free Trial: https://liftthebar.thrivecart...2022-09-1351 minLTB Podcast#348 - How to Setup & Run a SeminarIn this episode of the Lift The Bar Podcast, Stuart is flying solo to talk about seminars! He outlines why Personal Trainers should run seminars, including how they can be both an effective lead generation tool and a great way to further your personal growth. He then delves into how you can pick the best topic, get people to attend and make your seminar engaging. Finally, and maybe most importantly, he talks about how to overcome public speaking anxiety. Stuart first recorded an episode on this topic nearly five years ago, so tune in to hear what has changed...2022-06-1423 minLTB Podcast#346 Stuart MacDonald: Small-Group Program DesignStuart MacDonald is the owner of True Fitness Personal Training in Solihull, England. He comes on to the podcast to discuss how he approaches programming for small-group personal training. Topics covered include: how his programming has changed since he opened his gym, what he learned from our Programme Design Mentorship, how he ensures it flows from one 4-week block to another, the specific framework he uses that you can replicate and how he went about moving his clients to a small-group model. Find Out More About Stuart: Website: https://truefitnessstudio.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aminousma20 2022-05-3140 minLTB Podcast#338 Client Retention For Personal TrainersStuart talks about how to improve your retention rates. Why retention matters for personal training businesses, how to make sense of client retention and a breakdown of Stuart's 'retention pyramid' are all covered in this episode. Find Out More About LTB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/ Website: https://liftthebar.com/ 14-Day Free Trial: https://liftthebar.thrivecart.com/ltb-membership-49/?_ga=2.38457827.131955376.1649175384-1886411879.1643910653 Client retention course: https://members.liftthebar.com/courses/client-retention/ 2022-04-0523 minLTB PodcastThe History of Personal Training (Part 2)If you've ever wondered where your career as a personal trainer came from, this 2-part podcast series produced by Lift The Bar will teach you all about the history of this incredible profession. It'll take you back to the 1800s, where you'll meet a man called Louis Durlacher, who was one of the first known personal trainers. Then, it'll take you on a whirlwind tour of the key events that have shaped the career of personal training. The occupation of personal training is a new one. It's only in the last 30 years that we've seen it become a...2022-01-0452 minLTB PodcastThe History of Personal Training (Part 1)If you've ever wondered where your career as a personal trainer came from, this 2-part podcast series produced by Lift The Bar will teach you all about the history of this incredible profession. It'll take you back to the 1800s, where you'll meet a man called Louis Durlacher, who was one of the first known personal trainers. Then, it'll take you on a whirlwind tour of the key events that have shaped the career of personal training. The occupation of personal training is a new one. It's only in the last 30 years that we've seen it become a...2022-01-0421 minLTB PodcastLift The Bar Podcast Update: What's Next?A brief update on what's to come for the LTB Podcast over the next few months. As we are working on a new series of highly produced episodes, starting with the two topics of "The History of Personal Training" and "The Future of Personal Training", we'll be posting from the archive episodes each week for the next 4-6 weeks. Thanks for your continued support of the podcast. We look forward to trialling this new format with me and can't wait to hear what you think! Contact Stuart: stuart@liftthebar.com ...2021-07-2604 minLTB PodcastGym Owners Corner w/ Mark Council & Ste Whitaker: How to Have a Solid Business Partnership In today's episode, Stuart welcomes back Mark Council & his partner Ste Whitaker. Mark & Ste own a gym called Platform Performance, which they opened together in 2017. This is the third episode of the series called 'gym owners corner' where Stuart brings Mark on to discuss the realities and challenges of being a gym owner. In this episode, they discuss their business partnership. How it functions, why they think it works and some things they'd advise you to look out for in a business partner. Timestamps are below. Timestamps: [02.00] - How their gym reopening since lockdown has gone? [05.00] - T...2021-06-1444 minLTB PodcastAndy Morgan: Client Acquisition, Imposter Syndrome & Writing Blogs In today's episode, Stuart welcomes Andy Morgan. Andy is an online coach and author who lives in Japan and runs RippedBody.com and Athletebody.jp. He's been an online coach for over 9 years. Stuart and Andy discuss how he got his first few clients and how he gets them today, why it's worth creating blogs, how to create your first one and imposter syndrome. Timestamps: [02.34] - How Andy found starting as an online coach without doing any in-person coaching beforehand? [07.01] - Did he have any mentors or coaches who helped him when he first started? [10.52] - Ho...2021-01-1847 minLTB PodcastSophie Carrigill: Creating a More Inclusive World for People With Disabilities In today's episode, Stuart welcomes Sophie Carrigill. Sophie is a Team GB wheelchair athlete who has won silver medals at both the world and European stage. In the interview, they discuss what she loves about sport, what some of her biggest challenges are living in a wheelchair, the accident that led her to becoming paralysed, misconceptions around disabilities, creating a more inclusive world and more specifically, fitness industry for people who live with disabilities and much more. Timestamps: [01.36] - What Sophie loves about sport? [06.31] - What some of her biggest challenges are living in a wheelchair? [11.31] - S...2020-12-0750 minLTB PodcastAndy Morgan: Structuring Online Coaching Check-Ins & Prioritising Content Creation In today's episode, Stuart welcomes Andy Morgan. Andy is an online coach and author who lives in Japan and runs Ripped Body.com and Athletebody.jp. He's been an online coach for over 9 years. If you'd like to learn more about Andy head here. Stuart and Andy discuss how Andy's online coaching business runs. Specifically, they get into how he manages his client check-ins and how he sets expectations in place, as well as some book recommendations, why he prioritises time for content creation and much more. Timestamps: [01.35] - Why he takes Friday's away from email to...2020-11-0258 minLTB PodcastGreg Potter: How to Help Your Clients Improve Their Sleep In today's episode, Stuart welcomes Greg Potter. Greg is co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, a UK-based company that makes products designed to help athletes perform better that are simple and delicious. In addition to this role, Greg helps a range of individuals improve their health and performance, from elite athletes to CEOs to people who have mood disorders. Since he did his PhD on the topics of sleep, circadian rhythms, nutrition, and metabolism, Greg spends much of his time helping individuals sleep and eat better. Stuart and Greg discuss all things related to sleep. Low hanging pieces o...2020-10-1959 minLTB PodcastSteve Hall: Effective Online Coaching & Working With The Physique Client In today's episode, Stuart talks to Steve Hall about how to coach clients online, charging for consultations, technique and hypertrophy, managing hunger, mini cuts, business lessons, developing rapport with online clients and much more. Steve is the founder of Revive Stronger. The name was inspired by a life changing head injury Steve suffered whilst at University. After which Steve fell in love with bodybuilding as it allowed him to build up not only his physique but also confidence. Effectively he ‘Revived Stronger’ and in doing so developed a huge passion to help others do the same. Now a competitive natural...2020-08-1753 minLTB PodcastFeeling Guilty About Taking Time OffIn this short solo episode, Stuart discusses why it's so common for personal trainers to feel guilty about taking time off. During the first section, he talks through why you may feel guilty and in the second, he suggests some strategies that will help you remove the guilt you feel and enjoy the time off you have. Find Out More About LTB: Website Instagram Facebook 2020-08-0621 minLTB PodcastMolly Galbraith: Why Success Takes Time, Deep Market Research and Coaching WomenIn today's episode, Stuart talks to Molly Galbraith about entrepreneurial lessons, why success takes time, the power of a shitty first draft, conducting deep market research on your clients and clients who have left and why it's still so normal for male personal trainers to shy away from topics surrounding coaching women. Molly Galbraith is the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong, the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, and nutrition education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them—including industry-leading certification programs and coaching. Molly has been heavily involved in the fitness indus...2020-06-1556 minLTB PodcastNick Winkelman: Creating Cues, Coaching The Push-Up and Collaborating With Your ClientsIn today's episode, Stuart talks to Nick Winkelman about the power of tough to hear feedback, reflective practice, creating coaching cues with your clients, coaching the push-up using a framework called the coaching communication loop and what Nick's favourite analogy/ coaching cue is. The section on the push up is a masterclass in coaching so even if you skip ahead and listen to that I promise you'll get a tonne from this episode! Nick is the Head of Athletic Performance for the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and has just released his new book, The Language of Coaching. We at L...2020-06-0847 minLTB PodcastDanny Lennon: What is Health and Should You Start a Podcast? In today's episode, Stuart talks to Danny Lennon from Sigma Nutrition about the considerations you should have if you're thinking about starting a podcast, what he thinks has helped his podcast grow to the level it has, Danny's three-part framework for describing what is health and what he thinks about to ensure he's living a meaningful life. It gets deep at points but I wouldn't have it any other way as this was one of the most enjoyable interviews I've done in a long time! Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the...2020-06-0154 minLTB PodcastBrett Bartholomew: Burnout, Communication and Buy-In In today's episode, Stuart talks to Brett Barthomolew about burnout, where it comes from and how to spot the things that may end up with you burning yourself out, why working on your communication skills is an essential aspect of being a coach and whether or not you can build buy-in with your clients quickly. Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author of the excellent Conscious Coaching, consultant, and Founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, The Bridge Human Performance®. His experience includes working with athletes both in the team environment and private sector along with members of...2020-05-2658 minLTB PodcastHow To Decide Whether You Should PT Your Clients OutdoorsIn today's episode, Stuart welcomes on Claire Winter and Maggie Elliott to discuss whether or not you should consider training your clients outdoors (if your country allows it) whilst gyms are unavailable. They chat through how to make the decision about training outdoors, considerations for what to do if you decide you're going to do it, equipment recommendations, programming structure, whether you should use music, what to do about the weather and much more. Claire Winter is LTB's Head of Operations and Maggie Elliott runs Spark Fitness, a personal training studio based out of Prestwich, England. 2020-05-2344 minLTB PodcastNicola Hobbs: Recovering From An Eating Disorder And The Writing Process Nicola Hobbs is an author, counsellor and international yoga and meditation teacher. She has an MSc in Sport Psychology and her work is grounded in the interface of ancient wisdom and modern science, integrating the time-honoured practices of yoga, meditation and spiritual living with modern mindfulness, psychology, and mental fitness. In the episode, we discuss Nicola's journey through an eating disorder that was diagnosed when she was just 15 and then we get into all things writing. Timestamps: [02.49] - How she's finding teaching Yoga through Zoom. [04.06] - What first got Nicola interested in health, fitness and nutrition. [07.16] - Stu...2020-05-1846 minLTB PodcastCOVID-19 #8 w/ Chris Burgess - Will The Zoom Novelty Factor Start to Wear Off?Chris Burgess is the owner of Lift the Bar, an education company for Personal Trainers, and Curious Fitness, a semi-private gym in Paulton, England. Stuart and Chris discuss whether the novelty of zoom sessions will start to wear off on clients who bought into in-person PT, how to think about retention during COVID-19 and what you should do if all of yours clients have said no to doing online training. Timestamps [03.33] - Will the novelty of zoom sessions start to wear off for your clients? [06.43] - Why the question has to be "is this re...2020-04-0636 minLTB PodcastCOVID-19 #3 - You Will Get Through ThisA solo episode with Stuart covering what the coronavirus is doing to personal trainers careers and how they can innovate to get through it.2020-03-2316 minLTB PodcastCOVID-19 #2 w/ Chris Burgess - What Can Personal Trainers Do?In this episode, we have another special episode on the coronavirus. This time, I've asked Chris Burgess to come and talk about dealing with the coronavirus' effects on your business, how to handle a loss of income/ loss of clients, how to keep your head up and ensure your business comes out the other side and what your first steps should be. It's a must-listen in times like this. Stay safe, don't forget how big a role you can play in helping to support people through this and please don't suffer alone. I'm more than happy to help so...2020-03-1621 minLTB PodcastCOVID-19 #1 - What Can Personal Trainers Do?Everyone is anxious about the coronavirus just now. My goal with this episode is to: reassure you that you can come out the other side, and how to go about doing that Links Mentioned in The Episode 2-Week LTB Free Trial Yoni Freedhoff Weighty Matters COVID Newsletter Coronavirus And Isolation Paradox Article UK Govt Business Support Website Stuart email - stuart@liftthebar.com Chris Burgess Coronavirus Example Email Corona Virus - An official Curious Stance Let's start at 'worst case' It's our intention to stay open until th...2020-03-1415 minLTB PodcastDr. John Berardi - Building a Sustainable and Enjoyable Career in Health and FitnessIn today's episode, Stuart interviews Dr. John Berardi. John is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company. He's also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be changemakers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career. Over the last 15 years, he's advised Apple, Equinox and Nike as well as the San Antonio Spurs, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre. He's also been named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world...2019-10-071h 23LTB PodcastDr. Brad Dieter: Leadership, Time Management and The Future of HealthIn today's episode, Stuart welcomes back on Dr. Brad Dieter (previous #54). Brad is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and is involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. In addition to his laboratory and...2019-09-3046 minLTB PodcastFitness Industry Conversations w/ Alex - The Definition of What a Personal Trainer is & BurnoutIn today's show, we have another episode of the very originally named "fitness industry conversations with Alex Pearson". I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and feel we hit on some topics that will help a lot of people out. Namely, we talked about why personal training needs a proper definition and how to avoid burnout. If you're listening to this episode and you've got Instagram, tag us in your story showing that you're doing some professional development. We're @liftthebar! Timestamps 1.25 - Why doors frustrate the hell out of Stuart 5.32 - Why going to a d...2019-09-1645 minLTB PodcastFitness Industry Conversations w/ Alex - The WW App For Kids & Clients Who Are Really Focussed on Scale WeightIn this episode, Stuart and previous guest Alex Pearson have a conversation about the newly launched Weight Watchers (WW) app for kids and how to help clients who are overly focussed on the scales. They are going to aim to do a minimum of one of these Q&A type episodes per month so please feel free to send over any questions you have to stuart@liftthebar.com and they'll get to them next time! Topics Covered: What role PTs can play in discussing something like the WW app The positives of the WW app The pr...2019-08-2346 minLTB PodcastEdward Hall - Why and How to Use Reflective Practice in Your CoachingIn today's episode, we welcome on Edward Hall. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University, UK. His research interests focus on the relational, (micro)political and emotional complexities of sport coaching. His work explores how networks of social relations influence the thoughts, feelings and (inter)actions of sport professionals, and how sense is made of experiences, relationships and the self. He is also a rugby coach and coach mentor, currently working with professional and elite coaches in various sports to support their continuing development. We discuss what Edward's father taught him and how...2019-08-2054 minLTB PodcastJosh Hillis - Coaching Nutrition in a Personal Training SettingIn today's episode, we welcome on Josh Hillis. Josh is the author of Fat Loss Happens on Monday (2013) and the upcoming Lean and Strong (2019) for OnTarget Publications. He has been writing his blog, losestubbornfat.com, since 2004. This ended up being a really cool conversation about a load of different topics mostly related to the world of coaching. We covered how he sets up nutrition coaching in a Personal Training setting, why it's ok that a lot of clients will start without any want to change their nutrition and workaholism. Timestamps 2.20 - Is Personal Training set up fo...2019-08-1351 minLTB PodcastDr Gabrielle Fundaro - A Discussion About Gut HealthIn today's episode, Stuart interviews Dr Gabrielle Fundaro. Gabrielle is a Renaissance Periodization coach who also works with her own clients. She's an expert in the area of digestive and gut health and has presented on the subject at numerous fitness conferences and seminars. In this episode, we get into all things gut health. The first 15 minutes are dry as we set the scene and give some background, but after that, we get into the topics that will be of interest to personal trainers, like the difference between food intolerance and sensitivity, how to help a client with gut...2019-06-1754 minLTB PodcastEric Cressey: Fitness Industry Success & Building up Career CapitalIn today's episode, we welcome on Eric Cressey. I can't imagine Eric will need much of an intro but just in case, he is the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities two facilities located in America. He's helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports. He's produced five books, four DVD sets and written over 500 articles which have been featured in places like Men's Health, T-Nation and ESPN. In this episode Stuart and Eric discuss: Where Eric's work ethic co...2019-05-0757 minLTB PodcastDr Quinn Henoch: What Personal Trainers Need to Know About MobilityStuart welcomes on Dr Quinn Henoch. Quinn is an internationally recognized therapist, author, presenter, and coach. In this episode, they discuss how his approach to injuries & rehab have changed since he graduated in 2013, why he doesn't like the term mobility, how he would approach correcting a hip shift in a squat and much more. Find Out More About Quinn: Instagram Website Find Out More About LTB: Website Instagram Facebook 2019-04-231h 04LTB PodcastCorey Robb: How Our Own Struggles Can Help us Become Better PTsStuart welcomes on Corey Robb from Macros Inc to discuss how our own struggles and challenges with nutrition can help us become better coaches. Topics Covered: What was the industry like back in 1998 when he started as a PT? Who were his early mentors in the industry? How he has changed his coaching style over the years to work more effectively with clients? Why and how being out of shape and struggling with his own nutrition helped him become a better coach. Do we have to experience being obese to be able to effectively e...2019-04-1944 minLTB PodcastDean Somerset: Assessments, Career Longevity & Developing a NicheStuart welcomes on Dean Somerset. Dean has been a personal trainer since 2004 who has been educating trainers for the last 10 years. He's worked with an array of clients from all kinds of backgrounds but has specifically built up a bit of a niche working with clients with injuries. In this episode, we discuss developing a niche in a commercial gym, how to accurately assess your clients and why some of Dean's clients of over 10 years have never touched a barbell. Topics Covered: How he has found making the jump from being in an employed comm...2019-04-1644 minLTB PodcastJean-Claude Vacassin: What Separates The Successful vs The Struggling PT FacilitiesStuart welcomes back on Jean-Claude Vacassin from the International Fitness Business Alliance (IFBA) and W10 Gym in London to chat about common issues gym owners face, what to do if you're struggling as a facility owner and how he thinks about staffing and pricing. Topics Covered: How involved is he in the day-to-day running of W10 nowadays? What separates great gyms from average gyms? If you're struggling as a facility owner, where should you start? He's been running the IFBA since 2016, what's been some of the big things he's learnt in that time about hel...2019-04-0948 minLTB PodcastFrom The Archive: Lisa Gimenez-CoddStuart talks with Lisa Gimenez-Codd from Optimum Health about pre and post-natal training considerations, training the pelvic floor and what Personal Trainers need to know about menopause. Find Out More About Lisa: Website Facebook Instagram Find Out More About LTB: Website Instagram Facebook 2019-03-3152 minLTB PodcastLTBP #159 - Monthly or Block Payment Plans?In this short episode, Stuart covers whether or not you should use monthly or block payment plans. How to transition across to monthly and how to work out what to charge so that you get paid holidays is also covered.2019-02-0115 minLTB PodcastLTBP #157 - 5 Tips For More Effective Personal Training ConsultationsIn this episode, Stuart covers 5 tips that will help you run more effective initial consultations. These will help you learn more about the client, improve rapport and increase the chance of them signing up to your Personal Training services.2019-01-2518 minLTB PodcastLTBP #155 - Commercial Gym Lead GenerationIn this short episode, Stuart discusses principles and methods you can use to generate leads whilst working out of a commercial gym.2019-01-1821 minLTB PodcastLTBP #153 - Dan Salcumbe: Should You Have a Website as a Personal Trainer?In this episode, Stuart welcomes on Dan Salcumbe from my personal trainer website to chat about all things websites. Topics Covered: How he got started building PT websites. What makes an effective website. How to decide whether or not you should have a website. What type of situation should a PT be in to justify having a website? How easy it is to create a website. Why user experience and design should be at the top of your website priorities. Where he sees PT's going wrong when it comes to creating their websites. What kind of...2019-01-0848 minLTB PodcastLTBP #151 - 8 PT Systems For Early 2019 SuccessIn this short solo episode, Stuart runs over consultations, onboarding, session reflection, common nutrition problems, lead tracking, accounting, meetings and day/ week planning.2018-12-2828 minLTB PodcastLTBP #149 - Mike Doehla: Growing His Online Nutrition Coaching Company to 20,000 ClientsIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Mike Doehla from StrongerU online nutrition coaching. Mike started off working in an entirely different industry before deciding he would try his hand at gym ownership. This didn't quite work out, however, he realised his strengths could be used elsewhere and built up a client base of 350 people before leaving his other job and growing his company Stronger U Nutrition to working with over 20,000 clients. Topics Covered What Mike's background has been and how he started his company Stronger U. Why his client successes were crucial to gaining some initial momentum. How he...2018-12-1853 minLTB PodcastLTBP #146 - Tony Gentilcore: Laying The Foundations for a Successful Fitness CareerIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on returning guest Tony Gentilcore. Topics Covered: How his career has changed since he's had his first child. Why he still feels in-person seminars are the best place to move your career forward. What does he think has been key to his career progress. Why taking responsibility with his finances was a huge lesson for him. Why he believes that owning your own studio is not the pinnacle of being a personal trainer. Why Tony thinks working in a commercial gym is a fantastic way to get a strong start in...2018-12-0549 minLTB PodcastLTBP #141 - A Quick Ask & An Update On The LTB Personal Training CourseIn this short episode, Stuart asks everyone who listens to send a picture of where you're listening to the episode to stuart@liftthebar.com and gives an update on the LTB Personal Training course which is currently live for signups. LTB Personal Training Course Website2018-11-1206 minLTB PodcastLTBP #139 - Travis Jones: 21 Gyms in 10 Years"I've got a million and one ways to generate leads that don't include anything to do with FB ads or online marketing" - Travis Jones In this episode, Stuart welcomes on Travis Jones from Results Based Training. They chat about his journey, which contains many many unbelievable stories, lead generation strategies, referrals and selling. TJ's Instagram Roadmap to a Million Dollars FB Group2018-10-3056 minLTB PodcastLTBP #127 - Why And How To Reflect On Your WeekIn this short episode, Stuart discusses a simple tip to go about identifying what you need to work on as a personal trainer to improve the way you do things.2018-08-3114 minLTB PodcastLTBP #123 - Jon Goodman: Marketing & Generating a Second Stream of Income as a TrainerIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Jon Goodman. Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the largest collaborative blog for personal trainers, the Personal Trainer Development Center (thePTDC) and the founder of the world's first certification for online trainers, the Online Trainer Academy. He’s the author of 7 books including Ignite the Fire, Viralnomics, and the seminal textbook on online personal training. Jon has been featured in Men's Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and many more. Topics Covered: -- When Jon started as a Personal Trainer. -- How he had the confidence to go about writing a book during the early stages...2018-08-1557 minLTB PodcastLTBP #122 - Eric Helms: Advice To His Younger Self On Being A Personal TrainerIn this episode, Stuart speaks to Eric Helms from 3DMJ. The conversation is centred around Eric's experiences of being a personal trainer back in 2005-2012, what this has taught him and how it's shaped how he coaches and teaches now. Topics Covered: -- What does a day in the life of Eric Helms look like? -- How he uses social media to advance his business -- If he has always been as introspective and how he's developed this skill -- What is it like reflecting on how he was as a personal trainer in 2005 -- What...2018-08-081h 03LTB PodcastLTBP #121 - Matt Stranberg: Helping Clients Improve Their Relationship w/ Food & ExerciseIn this episode, Stuart speaks to Matt Stranberg, a registered dietitian and strength and conditioning specialist who currently is working with the Walden GOALS programme, who treat competitive athletes experiencing disordered eating behaviours. More about Matt Motivational Interviewing Book LTB 2-Week Free Trial2018-08-011h 05LTB PodcastLTBP #120 - My Client's Aren't Getting ResultsIn this episode, Stuart goes solo to discuss what to do if your clients aren't getting results. LTB Website Link to 2-Week Free Trial2018-07-2716 minLTB PodcastLTBP #118 - Rabin Das: Working With 1-2-1 Nutrition Only ClientsIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Rabin Das for an interview about how he runs his 1-2-1 nutrition-only coaching company. Topics Covered: -- How Rab has ended up working in public speaking and running his own nutrition consultancy. -- What his advice would be to someone who wants to improve their public speaking. -- How he launched his 1-2-1 nutrition coaching company. -- What he asks in his pre-consultation form before he meets a new client. -- How he works his check-in process. ...2018-07-1859 minLTB PodcastLTBP #117 - Leigh Peele: Morning Routines, Working With New Clients Online & Under-reportingIn this episode, Stuart welcomes Leigh Peele back onto the show. Topics Covered: -- How Leigh manages her time. -- How she uses a morning routine to set herself up for the day ahead. -- How she uses a meditation practice. -- How Leigh starts working with a client on an online basis. -- How to pick the right thing to start working on with a client. -- Handling a client who is underreporting. -- If she has any issues with going really low on...2018-07-111h 02LTB PodcastLTBP#116 - Alwyn Cosgrove: Getting More Clients, Email & FB Marketing and Avoiding BurnoutIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Alwyn Cosgrove. Topics Covered: Advice to a PT who is struggling to get enough clients. How to ask for referrals. How Results uses FB ads. How Results use email marketing. How to feel confident in your knowledge as a personal trainer. Switching off/ burnout. Alwyn's Free FB Group LTB 2-Week Free Trial2018-07-0356 minLTB PodcastLTBP #115 - Luka Hocevar: The Sales Process & Dealing with ObjectionsIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Luka Hocevar to discuss the sales process and dealing with objections when selling to potential clients. 2-Week Free LTB Trial LTB Training PT Qualification Book mentioned - Go Giver's Sell More by Bob Berg 2018-06-2954 minLTB PodcastLTBP #114 - Chad Landers: 25+ Years of 1-2-1 Personal TrainingIn this episode, Stuart speaks to Chad Landers. Topics Covered -- Differences he's seen in the industry over the last 25 years. -- Why he thinks the relationship you build with your clients is an essential foundation. -- Why he feels he's had some clients for 20+ years. -- How he broaches the line between being a trainer and becoming a therapist. -- Helping clients take responsibility outside of the gym. -- Why he's stuck with 1-2-1 training and not moved into group training. -- What he would tell himself as a younger trainer. -- His favourite book. -- W...2018-06-271h 00LTB PodcastLTBP #113 - Nick Winkelman: Creating Analogies, Managing Overwhelm & Using Social MediaIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Nick Winkelman from the IRFU. Topics Covered: - How Nick has found the process of writing his book - What he's learnt that has surprised him since starting to write the book - How we can use what Nick has learnt about attention to teach our clients better. - How to create effective analogies. - How he's got his understanding of coaching science to where it is now. - How he's combatted becoming overwhelmed by how much there is to learn when you're starting out. - How he manages...2018-06-201h 01LTB PodcastLTBP #112 - Sukh Sidhu: How to Run an Online Fitness BusinessIn this episode, Stuart chats to Sukh Sidhu from Online Fitness Business. Topics Covered: -- How Sukh is finding being a Dad alongside running a thriving business. -- What drives him to be successful. -- Going from gym owner to online trainer - how he found that transition. -- If he thinks you need to be an in-person trainer before becoming an online trainer. -- If he thinks online is as effective as offline. -- Skillsets of an effective online personal trainer. -- How personal you should be as an online trainer. -- How t...2018-06-1354 minLTB PodcastLTBP #111 - Gregg Slater: The Lift The Bar Personal Training CertificationIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Gregg Slater to discuss the new level 2, level 3 and applied LTB certification. LTB Training Website2018-06-0823 minLTB PodcastLTBP #110 - Eric Wylie: Why Coaches Still Need Their Own CoachesIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on LTB member Eric Wylie. They discuss: Where does Eric's desire for education come from? How Eric uses LTB. How he went from a job in IT to a personal trainer. How he found working in a commercial gym and in a private facility. How he's got over some the more brutal days of being a personal trainer. Why your success or failure as a trainer does not dictate your self-worth as a person. LTB 2-Week Free Trial Link Eric's FB page2018-06-0645 minLTB PodcastLTBP #109 - Neil Donald: Continuous Improvement & Extreme OwnershipIn this episode, Stuart chats to Neil Donald from the Scottish Institute of Sport. Topics covered: What Neil's role is in Scottish Sport and Strength and Conditioning. How your perception shapes your environment. Why you've got to take ownership of what's going on in your life. The importance of soft skills and how to get better at these. How to understand what drives your clients. How to look at failure so it doesn't make you feel like a failure. How Neil balances work and life to ensure he's as productive as possible. Recommended books & ways Neil fi...2018-05-301h 05LTB PodcastLTBP #108 - Michael Keeler: Feedback - Why it's so Important And How to Get More of itMichael is one of the founders of Business for Unicorns, which provides coaching, education and support to business owners. In this episode Stuart and Michael Discuss: What he's learnt from starting a podcast. What traits he sees successful business owners possess. Why we shouldn't think making money is a bad thing. Why feedback is so important. How to start getting more of it. How to change your relationship to feedback so that you can use it productively. How to give better quality feedback. Business for Unicorns Website Business for Unicorns Podcast2018-05-2346 minLTB PodcastLTBP #107 - Mike MacDonald: Self-Delusion And Cognitive BiasA slightly different episode than normal for the podcast. Stuart chats to Mike MacDonald about the topic of self-delusion and cognitive bias and what personal trainers can learn from this. Time Stamps 5.30 - Introducing the topic of self-delusion. 6.10 - Why Mike has become so interested in this topic. 10.30 - Confirmation bias. 16 - Getting round confirmation bias. 19.10 - Dunning Kruger effect 23 - the backfire effect 34.30 - post hoc fallacy 39 - confabulation Resources Mentioned Why we know what isn't so - Thomas Gilivich Think - Michael LeGault Why we make mistakes - Joseph.T Halinan You're not so smart - Da...2018-05-1652 minLTB PodcastLTBP #105 - Common Coaching Mistakes With The DeadliftIn this short episode, Stuart covers common coaching mistakes, cueing and technique for the deadlift.2018-05-0422 minLTB PodcastLTBP #102 - Jerome Bolze: Systemising The First 30-60 Days for a New ClientIn this episode, Stuart chats to Jerome from The Performance Project. They cover: - What’s new since Jerome was last on the podcast. - What changes the performance project has made in the first 30-60 days of a new client's journey. - Why they've stepped away from weekly check-ins for most clients who stay past the 60-day mark. - Why Jerome has had to step away from doing as much coaching and how he has found this. - How the performance project structures their long-term careers. - How Jerome thinks about professional development. - What he's...2018-04-1853 minLTB PodcastLTBP #99 - Tony Cottenden: Challenges with Implementing Semi-Private PTIn this episode, Stuart chats to Tony Cottenden about how has found the last year since he was last on the podcast. We chat about: The difference between how Tony runs his 1-2-1 and semi-private personal training What has he learnt about semi-private from a coaching and programming standpoint What does a typical semi-private PT session look like Why periods of imbalance and maintenance are essential when running your business. How important Tony feels it is to have a supportive partner. What were the initial costs involved in opening and renovating the shed. How he balances running h...2018-04-0449 minLTB PodcastLTBP #98 - Alex Pearson: Motivational Interviewing Practical Examples & Uses for Personal TrainersThis is a follow-up to #78 where Stuart and Alex discuss the more in-depth uses of Motivational Interviewing when working with personal training clients. Topics Covered: -- What is ambivalence and why it is useful for us as personal trainers to know. -- What is change talk. -- Why the amount of change talk that you hear can positively affect a clients chance of changing a behaviour. -- What is sustain talk. -- How to encourage more change talk in clients. -- How to start using some of this information and integrate it into your coaching. -- When and ho...2018-03-281h 07LTB PodcastLTBP #95 - Common Coaching Mistakes With The SquatIn this short episode, Stuart runs through 7 common mistakes we personal trainers make when coaching the squat.2018-03-0921 minLTB PodcastLTBP #91 - Steps You Can Take to Avoid BurnoutIn this short episode, Stuart discusses steps you can take to avoid burnout.2018-02-1619 minLTB PodcastLTBP #89 - Carla Robertson: Balancing Family & a Thriving PT BusinessStuart welcomes on Carla Robertson to discuss how Carla manages her business & family life. Topics covered: - Getting started in the industry. - Managing family life and a thriving business. - What Carla feels are the differences between 1-2-1 and group training. - Her client checkins process – how these work? - Why she feels professional development has been the key to her progress. - Community building. - Why regular posting in her FB groups is something she now doesn't do at all.2018-02-0734 minLTB PodcastLTBP #87 - Under-appreciated Skills Needed to be an Effective PTIn this episode, Stuart goes into some under-appreciated skills needed to be an effective personal trainer.2018-01-2727 minLTB PodcastLTBP #86 - Steve Bradley: Building & Managing Online Group Training With 3,000 ClientsStuart chats to Steve Bradley from The Fitness Guy about how he built up his online group training business. We cover: What does Steve's typical day look like nowadays? Does he still get the same buzz and meaning from his job now it's transitioned to fully online? How did the fitness guy start? How he started the 10 week lean and learn without actually having the whole thing planned. How he uses meal plans within his online coaching. Managing the systems behind working with 200 people every 10 weeks. How he uses transformation photos. Why he involves his children in his ma...2018-01-241h 11LTB PodcastLTBP #84 - One Year On + £300 CompetitionIn this short episode, Stuart runs through what the plans for the podcast are in terms of growth and explains how to enter the podcast competition. Competition starts on the 15th of January 2018 and closes at 5pm GMT on the 21st of January 2018.2018-01-1508 minLTB PodcastLTBP #83 - Lucy Sewell: Vulnerability, Putting Yourself Out There & Mental HealthIn this episode, Stuart chats to Lucy Sewell. They cover: - How to start sharing more of you on social media - Can you share too much? - How to come up content ideas. - The importance of mental health and what to do if you're having one of those days. - How Lucy works with clients and how this changed over the years.2018-01-1053 minLTB PodcastLTBP #82 - Thomas Plummer: Social Media, Goal Setting & Advice for New CoachesIn this episode, Stuart welcomes on Thomas Plummer for a wide-ranging conversation.2018-01-031h 00LTB PodcastLTBP #81 - 6 PT Systems to Set-Up for Early 2018 SuccessIn this episode, Stuart runs through 6 Personal Training systems that will help you have a successful start to 2018.2017-12-2918 minLTB PodcastLTBP #78 - Alex Pearson: Motivational InterviewingIn this episode with Alex Pearson, Stuart and Alex discuss motivational interviewing. We get into what it is and how you can use it in your coaching as a personal trainer.2017-12-1353 minLTB PodcastLTBP #74 - Client Insights With Sarah MillerIn the second instalment of client insights, I speak to one of my 1-2-1 personal training clients about her experiences with gyms, how she's got to a place of being content with where she is at and what personal trainers could do differently with their marketing. I'd love to know what you think of this episode so please feel free to email me at stuart@liftthebar.com!2017-11-2232 minLTB PodcastLTBP #68 - Krista Scott-Dixon: Teaching Resiliency & Self Awareness When CoachingKrista Scott-Dixon from Precision Nutrition joins Stuart for an in-person interview to discuss all things coaching.2017-10-111h 03LTB PodcastLTBP #47 - On Air Coaching w/ LTB Member Toby Firth: Lead GenerationIn this short trial episode, Stuart chats to LTB member Toby Firth about what he's been actioning since being in the LTB essentials lead generation group.2017-06-2637 minLTB PodcastLTBP #39 - Tony Cottenden: Career Transition & Running A PT Business From A ShedTony Cottenden has been a member of LTB since basically day one of the company starting. In this interview, Stuart and Tony chat about how he transitioned from one job to full-time PT, and how he's now making more money doing what he does now as well all the lessons learnt along the way.2017-05-2553 minLTB PodcastLTBP #38 - Mark Fisher Interview: Unconditional Positive Regard, What It Means To Be Your Best Self & Making Learning StickMark Fisher joins Stuart for an interview on the podcast today. Alongside discussing how Mark got into the industry and why he feels this has shaped his career, we also discuss: - The importance of mirroring your clients and how to do this - What unconditional positive regard means and why this is so essential for trainers to grasp - How to get feedback on something you want to get better at and where to start if you've no idea what you should be getting better at - How to approach...2017-05-2253 minLTB PodcastLTBP #37 - Jerome Bolze: Mentors, Building Up Your Client Base & Getting ResultsJerome Bolze, of The Performance Project, joins Stuart on this episode of the LTB Podcast to chat about how he started as a trainer, how he asked other coaches for advice early on in his career to help him move forwards, building systems and much more!2017-05-1852 minLTB PodcastLTBP #36 - James Krieger: Research, Insulin, NEAT & Intermittent FastingOn episode 36 of the LTB Podcast, Stuart interviews James Krieger from weightology.com. They cover: How important is it that personal trainers understand or read the research? Could personal trainers do a better job when it comes to sharing research? Explaining his insulin series in a simple format + some of those myths broken down? What is NEAT? Why is it important we understand this? What happens to your metabolism as weight loss occurs? What can we do to ensure NEAT doesn’t decrease when dieting? Ho...2017-05-1551 minLTB PodcastLTBP #33 - Jonny Stephens - NYC Conference Take-homes, Community Building & High FivesIn this episode of the podcast, we interview Jonny Stephens from the LTB gym. Jonny was over in New York with Stuart for the LTB conference so we chat in depth about this and what we learnt, what it was like being at Mark Fisher Fitness and how the LTB gym have gone about building community.2017-05-0542 minLTB PodcastLTBP #31 - Jonathon Mummert - What Do We Need To Know About The Menstrual Cycle?In this episode of the LTB podcast, Stuart chats to LTB staff member Jonathon Mummert. Jonathon knows the menstrual cycle inside out and we get into what it is that we as PT's need to know about this topic, which is one I don't think is talked about enough!2017-04-2554 minLTB PodcastLTBP #30 - Chris Burgess - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome & Hiring StaffFor Chris's 2nd time on the podcast, Chris and Stuart chat about how to hire a second trainer and how he handles feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome.2017-04-2236 minLTB PodcastLTBP #29 - Alex Gibilaro - How The LTB Gym Handles Programming & NutritionIn this episode, Stuart chats to Alex Gibilaro from the LTB gym side of things. They chat in depth about programming and working with a new client.2017-04-1944 minLTB PodcastLTBP #28 - Alwyn Cosgrove - Rethinking Sales, Business & Lead Generation for Personal TrainersIn episode 28 of the LTB Podcast, Stuart chats to Alwyn Cosgrove from Results Fitness in California. Alongside discussing his why for what he does, Alwyn tells us: - How we need to rethink the way we think about asking our clients for money - What lifetime customer value (LCV) is and what this means to us trainers - Why he feels Results Fitness has done as well as it has - Why knowing your businesses core values is so important and how you can make a start to creating these2017-04-1357 minLTB PodcastLTBP #27 - Nick Winkelman Interview: The Art & Science of CoachingIn this episode of the LTB podcast, Stuart speaks to Nick Winkelman, head of athletic performance at the IRFU. They cover: Work: life balance, Overwhelm, What can we take from Nick’s research and understanding about cueing, Explicit vs implicit learning, Retention of learning for clients, Autonomy supportive vs dictatorship coaching, Reflective practice - what this is and how we can use it to become better coaches2017-04-1054 minLTB PodcastLTBP #26 - Q&A with Gregg & Alex: Nutrition Coaching, Binge Eating & Work: Life BalanceStuart welcomes previous guests Alex Pearson and Gregg Slater onto the show to have a Q&A based off of questions we received in the LTB private FB group. Alongside nutrition coaching, we touch on: evening binge eating solutions, work: life balance, what to do when you think about giving up and finding your niche work: life balance what to do when you think about giving up finding your niche. Fancy having your question asked next time we do one of these? Email me @ stuart@l...2017-04-081h 18LTB PodcastLTBP #25 - Client Insights: Laura Shepherd - 100lbs Off & CountingIn this episode, Stuart chats to one of the members of the gym he's based out of, Laura Shepherd, about her weight loss journey so far. We touch on: - where Laura has come from and where she is now - how she felt on day one of the joining the gym - how she feels she's managing to keep her weight off - what she struggles with most - her advice to the world of personal trainers out there and much more!2017-04-0528 minLTB PodcastLTBP #24 - Leigh Peele Interview: Thoughts on Self-Esteem, Self Awareness & Client EducationCoach, author and podcast host, Leigh Peele comes onto the LTB podcast for an interview with Stuart. They discuss: 8.30 - What does Leigh think separates the people who last in the industry. 15.20 - How to not let failure ruin things. 20 - Explanation of self-esteem and tips on improving this. 40 - Balancing working on self-awareness with clients in terms of scope of practice. 50 - Teaching clients about critical thinking. 51 - The importance of the beginner's mindset. 55.30 - Messages to the world of personal training....2017-04-031h 00LTB PodcastLTBP #23 - Book Review: Tools of Titans with Ross StewartAnother experimental episode! In this one, Stuart and previous guest Ross Stewart (from #7) discuss what they enjoyed about the book "tools of titans" by Tim Ferris. Alongside rating the book, we cover: - The laziness manifesto - Thoughts on meditation - Saying no - The spotlight effect and loads more!2017-03-301h 03LTB PodcastLTBP #21 - Jean-Claude Vacassin Interview: New Trainer Advice, Service Standards & How to Build up a Client BaseIn episode 21, Stuart speaks to W10 owner, Jean-Claude Vacassin. Within the interview, JC covers: 4.20 - How he built a client base in private gym he worked in previous to W10 10.30 - why has he lasted in the industry 10+ years 15.20 - how would a commercial gym get feedback from other coaches in order to improve? 24 - why is he such a proponent of high standards (every single thing I do says I give a shit or I don’t) 27.10 - how does W10 structure referrals 32.40 - common advice th...2017-03-2247 minLTB PodcastLTBP #20 - Will Levy Interview: The Truth About Being a Personal TrainerIn this episode, we speak to Will Levy from Melbourne Strength and Conditioning (MSC) in Australia. Here's a breakdown of what Stuart & Will discuss: 5.30 - how Will is finding running a gym 9.30 - who do MSC work with 13 - why has MSC hit the ground running in terms of profitability 17 - how did Will get up to the stage of building up a waiting list 25 - what’s a widespread message that Will wishes wasn’t as common 30.30 - how do we improve the standard of the indu...2017-03-161h 14