It's not uncommon for my clients to go on journeys which inspire me.Hannah Iwanejko is certainly one of those people, as much as she hates the praise. In this episode, Hannah shares her story, which very sadly involves having...

That was one of the fastest Januarys I've ever experienced?!But now the first month of the year is over, you may have just finished your dry January challenge with staying sober.But perhaps you are enjoying the benefits and want t...

Wearable health trackers are becoming more and more common.After 18 months without, I decided to get a Whoop back in December.And here is my review, along with reasons why I decided to get one, and how I'm using feedback it gives ...

After the first 2 weeks of coaching, I would say feeding back on why hunger is higher and strength is lower has been in the top 3 most common pieces of feedback I've been giving.Expect to learn the physiological and psychological reasons...

Its that time of year where it can be easy to fill a to do list with things you want to achieve or do.But we only have so many hours in a day, and in the modern world, we already have too much competing for our time and energy.In ...

To celebrate 100 episodes of In Shape Radio, I thought I'd combine some fitness and personal reflections with a new idea!In this episode, I took my 18 year old self for a beer, a gym session and a meal.Over a beer, I explain 5 thi...

On the sixth day of Christmas my body gave to me...a massive swollen belly.After days of festive fun, food and drinks, it's normal to feel like your body has completely changed both on the inside and outside.Thankfully, it's tempo...

I did a version of this episode at the end of 2024, and it is my most downloaded episode ever!So I couldn't not do another episode for 2025.In this episode I go through 12 of the best notes I made from listening to other podcasts ...

As the year end pops it's head over the horizon, it's time for some yearly reflections and goal setting sessions.Whilst bullet pointing some thoughts on a digital detox on holiday, I came up with a simple framework for reflecting:...

Last December, I was transparent about the fact I let things go a little too much.Too little movement and too many calories lead to me feeling and looking far from my best back in January.After working hard to get back to my overa...

Black Friday sales often result in buying sh*t we don't really need, or even end up using.I can also a time when people buy things in prep for making positive life changes 2026.But rather than buying a third air fryer or slick new...

I think the longevity content can sometimes go too far.I do fully believe it's important to choose your moments wisely to indulge in excess and unhealthy behaviours, to ensure you are able to fulfil a mostly healthy life. Esp...

Getting in shape for a wedding has to be one of the most common reasons prompting people sto lose fat. But unfortunately it is often done with no focus on what comes next..In this episode, I speak to Alice Rowell, one of my long-term cli...

As a coach, its such a shame when people only see exercise as a tool to lose fat.Because then the autumn and winter come around, the desired to lift, run or even just walk disappear, which leads people to being stuck in the same cycle ye...

When it comes to health and performance, there are some variables that will have way more of a positive or negative impact than others.In today's busy world, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with all of the performance focused habits...

When it comes to health and performance, there are some variables that will have way more of a positive or negative impact than others.In today's busy world, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with all of the healthy habits you see peo...

We've all heard the saying "your vibe attracts your tribe", but what benefit does it have when its the other way around?Actively seeking out people who share the same values and goals as you can make achieving them a more enjoyable and s...

Are you struggling with energy on a dialy basis? Do you feel like your health has been on the back seat for a while?You might think fat loss is the first thing you need to do to change that, but you might want to consider going through a...

Ever go into a goal with overly ambitious and often un realisitic targets?Feel like a failure as soon as you miss a couple of days and slowly but surely the wheels fall off?What if there was a way to set targets that gives you mor...

If you had told me when I was in my twenties that at 32 I would be going to yoga classes, I would probably have laughed.That's valuable exercise time that could be spent doing chest presses...However, things change, and I like to ...

What does optimal mean to me as a coach? Is it what the science says on paper? Or should we be taking a more person centred view?In this episode, I explain how I define optimal when it comes to nutrition for health and getting in shape.<...

Music makes exercising more enjoyable for most people - but did you know there's actually science behind why we often pair exercising with our favourite beats?As well as a pair of headphones, there is another item I never go to the gym w...

Losing the belly might be the fuel that gets you moving on your fitness journey.But developing a journey mindset is vital if you want to get in shape and stay in shape.Getting in shape is one thing, staying in shape is everything....

Habits, actions and behaviours can be hard to make or break as we get older due to things being deeply ingrained in our brains.When trying to make positive changes or achieve goals like getting in shape, having subtle reminders in places...

A topic with varying views, opinions and even conflicting results in the research.In this episode I explain my view on mixing things up in the gym for the type of client I work with, who typically have less than 5 years of consistent tra...