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A Jovial, Evidence-Based Exploration of the Week’s Biggest News in Health & Fitness. Join Bill (Former British Army PTI) & Tom (Veteran Personal Trainer) on a mission to help you get the most out of your health & fitness journey but with sprinkles of chaos along the way.
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The Fitness News #10: Junk Science Is Killing Us, ’Train Harder’ & Reformer Pilates
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Junk Science (Is misinformation killing us and what can we do about it?)
* 'Train Harder' Should you be doing more high intensity workouts or is that dangerous?
* Reformer Pilates | What is reformer pilates and why is TikTok going mad over it?
FULL SHOW NOTES
Sources Men's Health 1 Men's Health 2 Men's Health 3 Men's Health 4 'Train Harder' Study Reformer Pilates
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Jan 23, 2023
The Fitness News #9: Lucky Charms Healthier Than Steak, The Lazy Diet & Weights Improve ROM
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* The Lazy Diet & Why Apparently Its The Only Diet You'll Ever Need!
* Lifting Weights/Resistance Training To Improve Range of Motion
* Social Media Erupting After Joe Rogan Shares Post Claiming New 'Government Funded Food Pyramid' Says Lucky Charms Are Healthier Than Steak
FULL SHOW NOTES
Studies & Articles
The Tufts Food Compass Limitations of the Food Compass Nutrient Profiling System Resistance Training Induces Improvements in Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Lazy Diet
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Jan 15, 2023
The Fitness News #8: Prime Hydration Drink, Does Fake Meat Work, And Maximising Strength At Home
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Prime Hydration Drink By KSI & Logan Paul
* Does Fake Meat Work? (vegan meat replacements)
* Maximising Strength at Home or in a Rehab Situation
* Gym Chain Refuses New Members on New Years Day
This episode was recorded at the Brewdog studios. We had an awesome day there (caused havoc) and if you want to see the full video of the day including the podcast in video format, check out our Patreon to help support us and get instant access to extras!
FULL SHOW NOTES
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Train Primal - Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team
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Jan 8, 2023
The Fitness News #7: Virtual Reality, Mobility Training, Women Lifting Weights & ’Primal Training’
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Virtual Reality Fitness
* Mobility Training (Rise of the App!)
* Women Lifting Weights (Rise of the Free Weight!)
* 'Primal Training'
* Bonus trend 'shirtless nutrition advice'
FULL SHOW NOTES
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Dec 18, 2022
The Fitness News: Christmas Special 2022
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Join us for an extra special festive offering:
* Is Father Christmas Ethical?/ Have We Uncovered The Horror of 'Fantasy Island'
* Scientist Reveals The Best Way To Make Gravy
* Thai Temple Drug Raid
* Q&A
* Trying To Make Tom Laugh Game
* Amazon Gift Game
A big thank you to everyone that's tuned in this year and embraced the educational chaos that is the Chat Sh*t Get Fit Podcast. See you In 2023 for much more!
Have a Fantastic New Years.
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Dec 12, 2022
The Fitness News #6: Mushroom Power, Meta-Analysis (Gold Science?) & Thrive This Holiday Season
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Mushroom Power! (Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Jerky!)
* Are Meta-Analysis Golden Science? (New Paper Casts Doubt!)
* Thrive This Holiday Season! (Don't Fall Off The Rails!)
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies Mentioned
Mushroom Power
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Common Errors in Meta-Analyses and Meta-Regressions in Strength & Conditioning Research
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Dec 5, 2022
The Fitness News #5: Best Body Fat Scales, Fitness Testing Kids, Activity Guidelines & Decolonize Your Diet
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* At-Home Body Fat Scales: Are they even Accurate?
* Fitness Testing Kids: Is it wrong?
* Adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities guidelines: It's not looking good
* Decolonize Your Diet: Those pesky Europeans!
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies
Assessing the Reliability and Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Validity of 15 Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Devices
Fitness Testing Kids
Adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 3.3 million participants across 31 countries
WHO Guidelines
Decolonize Your Diet
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Train Primal - Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team
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Nov 28, 2022
The Fitness News #4: Water Killed Bruce Lee, Dirty Dozen List Update, Itchy Bums & Superfood Honey
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Further Investigation has researchers saying Bruce Lee Died of Over Hydration
* Dirty Dozen List Update (Foods 'riddled' with pesticides)
* 12 Reasons You Might Have An Itchy Bum & How To Fix It
* Brand New Study Looking At Honey & Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies
Honey Study
Honey Article
Podcast On Organic Vs Non-Organic
Bruce Lee Article
Dirty Dozen List Update
Itchy Bum
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Train Primal - Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team
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Nov 21, 2022
The Fitness News #3: Festive Coffee Making You Fat, Learn to Walk Properly, Feeling Safe Exercising & Infrared Saunas
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Is Festive Coffee Making You Fat?
* Feeling Safe When Exercising: Men Must Learn How To Make Women Feel Safe
* Are Infrared Saunas Magical? Are They Better Than Normal Saunas?
* & Do You Need To Learn To Walk Properly? Well, According To The 'Worlds Most Famous' Physiotherapists You Do!
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies
Infrared Sauna Main Study
2009 Study
Festive Coffee Article
Men must learn how to make women feel safe while exercising
Walking Properly
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Train Primal - Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team
Cannonball Coffee. Delicious tasting and super powerful that WILL give you a boost in the gym. You can listen to our podcast with Cannonball Coffee here to find out why we love them. If you want to help us out and get some tasty coffee, go to cannonballcoffee.co.uk and use code PRIMAL10 for 10% off.
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Nov 14, 2022
The Fitness News #2: Toxic TikTok Diet Culture, Setting Goals (With Science), Training to Failure & Counting Reps
Welcome to The Fitness News hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
* Toxic TikTok Diet Culture (We've got science on this!)
* Setting Goals (Motivation In The Gym - We've Also Got Science On This)
* Do You Need To Train To Failure - Guess What? We've Got Bloody Science On This Too!)
* And is Counting Your Reps Overrated? Well, According to a 'Top Trainer'....It Certainly Is
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies
Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
The performance and psychological effects of goal setting in sport: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Weight-normative messaging predominates on TikTok—A qualitative content analysis
TikTok Article
Gym Motivation Article
Counting Reps Article
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Train Primal - Online Personal Training With Bill & His Team
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Nov 7, 2022
The Fitness News #1: Electro Suits, Desk Bound Fat Burning, Probiotic Supplements & Long Covid!
Welcome to 'The Fitness News' hosted by Bill & Tom of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
Here's what's hot in health and fitness this week!
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Do full body electrical muscle stimulation suits (sprayed with water by your local gym PT) offer more gains?
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Will consuming loads of Activa yogurt (probiotic) pre-workout offer big performance increases in both resistance and aerobic training?
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Does a revolutionary exercise that involves lifting your heel up and down offer a future of outrageously effective desk-bound fat burning?
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Are you struggling to achieve the levels of fitness/performance you had before Covid 19? Well, 'Long Covid' might be to blame!
FULL SHOW NOTES
Articles & Studies
Effects of probiotic supplementation on performance of resistance and aerobic exercises: a systematic review
Use of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing to Evaluate Long COVID-19 Symptoms in Adults
Is high-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation a suitable tool for muscle performance improvement…
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Oct 24, 2022
So, You Want To Be Vegan?
Regardless of yes or no to wanting to be vegan, this episode will provide plenty of nutritional takeaways. This episode is not an assault/ exploration of your own morality/ ethical viewpoints but simply a guide of actionable steps to take if you were to decide to dip your toe into the world of veganism/ plant based. Bill has been a vegan for 3+ years and Tom is NOT a vegan. No echo chambers here guys so a balanced discussion.
We use our knowledge of behaviour change and own experiences to guide you through the most appropriate way of becoming a vegan if that is your wish. Spoiler alert: it will probably take a while if you want it to last and not have an health issues along the way!
We also discuss panic buying carrots, smoking aubergines (eggplant) and eating animals that have committed crimes. So don't worry plenty of chaos to keep you entertained if you have no wish of becoming vegan.
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Oct 17, 2022
Norway to Gibraltar on a Bicycle
Andy Wiltshire takes us on his journey across a continent (North Norway to Gibraltar). It's a journey full of memories - some better than others! 'The Fjords were beautiful' 'So, the police came and closed this tunnel...Because of us'
Andy was joined by his friend Robbie, both university students at the time so budget was tight but they made do and spent £2000 all in on the trip. They weren't always together though as at one stage Andy had to pop back to the UK meaning meeting Robbie back in Europe. 'I realised I don't do well being alone'
If you enjoyed hearing Andy's story you might enjoy hearing his brand new podcast 'Things We Find Interesting' The title gives it away - Andy is joined by guests to discuss anything and everything they find interesting. You can also find the podcast where Andy spoke with Robbie the other half of this trip!
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Oct 10, 2022
Injury Rehab W/ Army Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor, Michael Page
This week we are joined by Michael 'Mikey' Page a exercise rehabilitation instructor in the British Army. We talk all things rehab unpacking dos and don't's, active vs passive recovery and everything in between.
We also discuss what Tom was like as an army reserve recruit as Mikey was actually Tom's PTI during basic training. Sounds like Tom was chaotic as ever!
Find more from Mikey here
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Oct 3, 2022
Let’s Chat, Gym Pet Peeves PART 2 (Ranked)
It's finally here - the much anticipated gym pet peeves part 2. Part 1 was wayyyyy back in 2020 but if you've not heard it - check it out first to get the full pet peeve experience! We hope part 2 is just as good as part 1
Of course, we are going to rank these using our outrageously cancel worthy ranking system (won't spoil it here) but it's certainly unique. What pet peeves will be on this ranking system you might be asking? Well, below is all the ones we rank in this episode
* Shi**y Carpets (What a way to start lol...)
* Above parallel heavy squats
* Bill Gaylor (lol)
* Mixing plates on the rack (yeah sound I wanted to move 6 25kgs to get to that 10 anyway) + (needing to take pre workout to move the weights to get what you want)
* Blokes with smelly knee sleeves (said everyone in the gym around me)
* Resistance Bands
* Continuous No Reps (CrossFitter)
* The Trumper
* Men
* Sexualised behaviour between staff and clients in view of other members
* Using too muc…
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Sep 26, 2022
So, You Want To Build Muscle?
This week he help you build some serious muscle! Sounds exciting right? Well, the actual process of building muscle isn't that exciting but we do our best to give you the information and action steps needed to make this journey as easy and enjoyable as possible. We explore everything from how much and what you should eat to what sets, reps and exercises you should be doing for 'maximal gains'
By the end you'll be equipped with the knowledge to step into the gym new or old and smash some muscle building goals. As mentioned in the podcast, Tom does have a free template so if you want that, scroll down to the contact details and email us or DM him directly.
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Sep 19, 2022
British Army Physical Training Instructor - Shannon Cruikshank
Shannon Cruikshank is currently serving with the Royal Engineers in the British Army but is being used a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at a Royal Engineers training establishment (essentially delivering PT to recruits) She's wanted to be a PTI for a long time but as we explore her journey it's clear it wasn't an easy ride. A battle with mental health and alcohol, a change of cap badge and a constant battle to operate in a male dominated environment, Shannon finally got her 'crossed swords' and qualified as an Army PTI.
We of course start with establishing her top 3 gym peeves ranking them using our coveted super exclusive ranking scale. We then finish with secret questions...This was pretty wild as in Bills wisdom he asked you lot on Instagram 'without any context what would you ask this week's guest'. Great fun.
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Sep 12, 2022
So, You Want To Lose Weight?
This week we hope to give you the knowledge you need to lose weight/fat and more importantly keep it off!! The episode Is split into 3 parts, the first exploring the difference between weight and fat, why some of you struggle to lose fat more than others and what these barriers mean. We also explain why it's important to self reflect on these barriers 'you cannot change what you are not aware of'
We then get more practical with it offering numerous way to can take action to sky rocket your fat loss journey. We time and time again reinforce the point that everything with your weight loss should be done gradually though. Don't walk away from this phase and try to implement everything at once! One at a time a week at a time. Smash that task that week? Great add another! Didn't quite nail it? No problem go again and make sure you reinforce each task/ each new habit etc.
We finish by discussing the results of our Instagram poll where we asked the questions
* Hardest thing about weight/…
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Sep 5, 2022
So, You Want To Start The Gym?
We unpack everything you need to know about starting the gym & even If you've been 'gyming' for a while we're pretty sure they'll be some nuggets of information that'll get you thinking. When starting the gym, remember it's ok to take 2 steps back to enable 10 steps forward.
So when starting the gym what is there to think about? We explore numerous points of concern giving you actionable steps to help you navigate said points!
* The initial goal - Why? How?
* What gear do you need?
* Expectations?
* Do you even need a 'clear cut' goal?
* What should you actually be doing? Paid or free guidance?
* Go alone or with a friend?
* Literally starting!!
By the end of this episode you'll be able to establish your why & how, select a gym and get stuck in but the knowledge to enable success for the LONG TERM. If you do need extra guidance please feel free to get in touch via the contact links below!
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Aug 29, 2022
’Cakes, Weights & TikTok’ W/ Fitfluencer Spencer Cave
This week we are joined by 'TikTok Wizard' Spencer Cave. This TIkTok 'fitfluencer' is our youngest ever guest at 19 years old & he's been on quite the transformation journey. Growing up he was deeply unhappy with his appearance/size. He was bullied and this in turn effected his mental health. He decided to take action and unfortunately in his desperation to see change he made some decisions that were less than ideal. He now shares his story and training on TikTok hoping to inspire others in his peer group and beyond to start their own health and fitness journey.
The episode also turns into a bit of an exclusive Q&A for Spencer as throughout he throws the odd gym related question at us! Does weight training stunt growth? Do you need to change gym routine every 6-8 weeks? Is my pre-workout good? Reference pre-workout - this goes on for far too long as Bill decides to analyse every detail of Spencers pre-workout!
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Aug 15, 2022
Is It Bad For You? The Fitness Industry (Finale)
In this extended finale we explore whether or not the ENTIRE Fitness Industry is bad for you. Spoiler alert - the fitness industry is a flipping mess! We asked you guys what you hate most about the fitness industry and then proceeded to rant about them for 90 minutes! (Mainly Tom lol.) A good mixture of funny and serious ones so should be a great listen!
While we do insert humour throughout the reality is is that the fitness industry is in a right state at the moment and there needs to be some action taken to put it back on track. We are dealing with peoples health at the end of the day and this should not be partaken lightly. For starters the complete lack of regulation and appallingly dated education that PTs receive. Other things we discuss are, getting 'photoshoot ready', 'detailed meal plans', 'social media pressure' and many more. We give our constructive thoughts on them all and wow...The more we go on the worse we realise things are!
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Aug 8, 2022
Is It Bad For You? HIGH VOLUME (German Volume Training Etc.)
This week we explore doing high amounts of volume in individual gym sessions AND overall training volume. More = better right? Well, we explore the latest and greatest scientific evidence and our own thoughts on high volume in the gym to see if that really is the case.
We also take a closer look at German Volume Training - a popular advanced training system involving 10 sets of 10 of an exercise (normally @60%) with a 60 second rest between sets. So quite a punchy session. We talk about our own experiences with this training system (lots of pain lol) and see what the current data says.
A lot of the conversation today revolves around recovery and your ability to recover from volume in general. Volume should be personalised and while we do explore what the data says - sometimes it's best to use the data as just a guideline and optimise from there.
As Promised - Tom Finally Pbing His Deadlift (Maybe)
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Aug 1, 2022
Chatting W/PTs: Ginger Fitness Couple - Army, CrossFit, Romance
This week we are joined by Ginger Fitness Couple (Ginge & Amber), both currently serving in the British Army with a current combined service of 35 years! Because of this we naturally discuss where the army has been and is going in terms of physical development. Is it going in the right direction? Are soldiers getting soft? It's certainly an interesting conversation. 'Back in my day'
We also go a bit more sport specific in our discussion of British Army Warrior Fitness & Sapper Warrior Fitness. This is a sport that essentially makes the British Armies current training system competitive. Think CrossFit but less technical and more 'army'. We also get a recap from Ginge, on this years Sapper Games. An annual sports competition for the Corps of Royal Engineers. We naturally focus on the Sapper Warrior Fitness portion of the Sapper Games. A 2 day event (the biggest yet!) and Ginge was the head judge!
We also knock on romances door as we discuss how these two met. One came out on top here.…
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Jul 25, 2022
Power of Mindset W/ Nicky Roger - The Mind Coach
We explore the sometimes stigmatised world of mindset & mindset training/coaching. We are not alone however! We are joined by Nicky Roger (The Mind Coach)
She is a qualified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and a qualified NLP Sports Practitioner. She is also s seasoned triathlete and runner. & has taken part in numerous races over the past 10+ years and has secured several age group wins, regional prizes and podium positions. In triathlon she qualified for Team GB at sprint distance and also secured a spot at the World Championships for the half ironman distance. In 2016 she completed UK Ironman, finishing fourth in her age group. Fast forward and she is currently hitting the trails and nurturing a dream of becoming an ultra runner!
We discuss a plethora of mind related 'stuff' and we're sure some it will sound familiar and perhaps afterwards the awareness will lead to change.
* The concept of self sabotage - Is comparison holding us back?
* "Our thoughts are main…
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Jul 18, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Alcohol (Health, Sports & Performance)
We just want to stress that this episode on alcohol is not a 'social commentary' in that we are not saying do or don't but more we explore the current data and see what the actual impacts are on your health, fitness and sports performance. You can take from it what you will and make the alcohol choices you make based on this information.
Some of the questions we answer include, how much does alcohol effect recovery, can I have a few beers the night before a gym session and how good are the current intake guidelines? We also discuss some sporting controversy in should professionals athletes (mainly footballers in this discussion) be banned from alcohol given what we know about it? This will certainly ruffle a few feathers and we'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the matter!
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Jul 11, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Concurrent Training (Is Cardio Killing Your Gains?)
We explore combining cardio/endurance training with lifting weights and wether or not the interference effect is as scary as some may have you believe 'Is Cardio Killing Your Gains?' We take you on a data driven journey from 1980-2022 unpacking all science giving you an insight to where this fear of combing weights and cardio (concurrent training) came from and if by 2022 the pendulum has shifted at all. Some would say it has swung too far.
By the end we come to a pretty solid conclusion and offer some key takeaways (context dependent) that you can use going forward to ensure you get the most out of your training. This involves taking a closer look at CrossFit - a modality that you could argue is inherently concurrent training. Is this a bad thing though? Well, it can be but we provide crucial information to aid in the navigation of the interference effect.
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Jul 4, 2022
Rory Brown: Mind, Body & Food ’Just Breathe’
This week we are joined by Rory Brown 'a man on a mission' to help people break free from binge eating and heal their relationship with mind, body and food.
Rory has been on quite a journey and we leave no stone unturned. We explore his early aspirations of wanting to become an actor to then it all coming crumbling down leading to Rory having to navigate the challenges of an eating disorder. His experiences have made him the man and practitioner he is today and this is why he believes he's so good at what he does. He's been there too.
Before his journey we naturally dive into his top 3 gym peeves. This leads us into an interesting conversation about behaviour change. Do you think this should be a part for he PT Level 3 curriculum? We certainly think so. Rory also gives us an insight into the world of breath work and mediation. Many may be dismissive at first but in this day and age where stress is a big problem these tools make sense. 'Allow yourself to feel' 'A time for self enquiry…
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Jun 20, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Stretching (Waste of Time?)
Is stretching before a workout going to help you "limber up" or is it actually detrimental to performance? Does stretching after a workout actually do anything meaningful for recovery or is it a waste of time? These are a couple of questions we will answer this week! We also dive into (much to Tom's annoyance) the apps ROMWOD & GOWOD and why they may be more harmful than you think.
We cover a lot of different contexts in this one, static before and after and separately, dynamic stretching, intensities, durations, basically any situation for stretching is analysed and we give you the information you need to make an informed decision whether or not to use them in your training.
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Jun 13, 2022
Dietitian, Renee McGregor: Sports Performance, Eating Disorders, ’More Fuel You’ & More!
Leading sports dietitian, Renee McGregor, has just released a brand new book 'More Fuel You' this book is a clear and authoritative guide to making the most of your nutrition. Renee McGregor looks at fuelling needs for sporting participation, training and competition, and analyses some popular diet options, including low-carbohydrate, vegan and intermittent fasting.
We don't just talk about the book, however! This is Chat Sh*t Get Fit after all! We establish her top nutrition-based pet peeve, explore her rise in this industry and why she has become so successful (a term she doesn't like using!) and also take a closer look at one of her specialities, eating disorders. This leads us to discuss the controversial implementation of legislation involving calories on menus.
We finish by diving into listener-submitted bonus questions/discussion points! This involves Bill informing Renee of "The Liver King" a controversial figure in the world of carnivores. Renee tackles it like a politician!…
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Jun 6, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Being Inactive/Sedentary
This we explore the topic of people who don't do much physical activity - so inactive/sedentary. There are numerous reasons (as we go into) why this might be the case and some of the stats are staggering - For example Piercy 2018 - Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and 20% of adolescents in the U.S. meet current Physical Activity Guidelines We also dive into some research on the benefits of meeting the guidelines of activity and also what these guidelines are. Now, it's all good and well us stating the obvious "move more" but what can we do to make this easier? In the second part of the podcast, we dive into action points on how to make your health and fitness journey easier, more enjoyable and most importantly consistent. By the end, you should be equipped with the knowledge and the confidence to tackle these really achievable guidelines.
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May 30, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: ”Fitness Bartending Chaos” W/ Rebecca Jorgensen
This week we are joined by Rebecca Jorgensen a health and fitness professional with over 15 years of experience. In fitness that is, not bartending chaos.
Rebecca has her Master of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a Concentration in Exercise Science as well as ACSM Certified Exercise Physiology License. Rebecca is also an Exercise is Medicine Certified Practitioner and a certified USAW Olympic Lifting coach.
As the title alludes to, however, the episode is a bit chaotic! Chaotically fun though! We of course explore her top 3 gym pet peeves and Tom pulls out a brand new ranking system. We then explore a side of her that was somewhat unexpected in that by day she's a personal trainer extraordinaire but by night she is Bartender Becca drink mixing maestro!
We finish by exploring her love of food and discussing Tom's "sh*t housery" when it comes to ordering drinks!
Get in touch or follow along with Becca's journey!
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May 23, 2022
Mental Wellbeing & Mental ill Health
This week we are joined by the incredible Danny Bourne, a mental health activist and professional who spends day in day out trying to improve mental wellbeing. Danny comes from a military background (Royal Engineer Commando Veteran) but since leaving he's been super open with his struggles and now through his brand In The Dead Ground or his more "corporate" offering CatalystDO.
We cover A LOT in this episode ranging from our thoughts on the current system to fitness marketing and mental health to the creation of barriers through our use of language. We also discuss the numerous responses sent in when we asked for your thoughts on this topic on our Instagram. Thank you so much to everyone who got in touch. It's not an easy thing to do but you've allowed us to spread your message to a much larger audience.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Hub of Hope (Find support in YOUR area)
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In The Dead Ground Website
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May 16, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Cooking Oil (Nasty Seed Oils?!)
We answer the big questions such as "is coconut oil even good for you?", "Is canola as bad as the media sometimes portrays?" and basically come to a conclusion about the various types of cooking oils and their respective levels of fat types - so saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.
We are not alone this week, however! We are joined by a familiar voice in Jaebien Rosario or as he's known on Instagram "sciencebyjae" previously MrCogfit. He is literally walking data and he has come equipped with a mammoth load of scientific literature to help us come to a conclusion as to if cooking oils are bad for you (especially PUFAs, omega 6 and canola oil!)
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May 9, 2022
Worlds Strongest Disabled Woman: Rebecca Slater
Just over 5 years ago, worlds strongest woman, Rebecca Slater was involved in a serious car accident that led to her having her right arm amputated. She was given two choices. Accept what's happened, move on with her life and try to make the best of it or let it consume her and spend the rest of her life thinking what if. Rebecca decided the former as you'll soon find out.
As well as being the current World Strongest Disabled Woman she is also
* Britains Disabled Strongwoman 2021
* Arnold’s Sports Festival UK 2021
* WR Holder x 3
* GB Women’s Sitting Volleyball squad
So yeah an outrageous set of titles there. To follow her on this journey check out her Instagram!
It's not all be plain sailing though. She has had to battle hard to get where she is not only physically but mentally. Becca is super passionate about mental health and this led us to discuss how her mental health struggles have been far greater than her physical ones. She also offers some much-accepted advice…
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May 2, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: Elisha Scott - Female Empowerment, Mental Health & CrossFit
This week we chat with Elisha Scott, a personal trainer from Scotland (a place that doesn't exist according to Tom!) who has a good few years under her belt! This was a lot of fun but in between all the "chaos" there were some really great segments of conversation covering topics like
* Empowerment (should women lift weights?)
* Mental Health
* Social Media & fitness industry
We also explore her journey in this industry which leads us onto her exposure to the world of CrossFit something we've spoken about aplenty on this podcast! Before all that, though we start by establishing her top 3 gym pet peeves using the brand new "Society Scale" If you know you know. She comes in hard!
If you want to follow Elisha on her journey or even get in touch with her check out her Instagram here!
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Apr 25, 2022
Is It Bad For You? ”BAD” Exercises (There’s a lot?!)
This week we unpack some scientific research regarding a few different exercises that often get "stick" online 'this exercise is bad'. Normally you'll see them in videos with titles such as "5 Exercises You Must NEVER Do" or "10 dangerous exercises to avoid" as we'll go on this is a rather nocebic narrative but is it justified?
We focus on the shoulders and back with exercises such as
* Upright Row
* Behind The Neck Shoulder Press
* Good Mornings
* Sit-Ups
* Jefferson Curls
* Kipping Pull-Ups
There could be more but as we'll go into they all have things in common making them targets for attack. So join us as we discuss some listener polls, the current evidence and even touch on a recent hot topic in Mike Boyle and his comments about "orthopaedic cost"
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Apr 18, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Non-Organic Food (Nasty Chemicals?!)
There is no question that organic is more expensive than non-organic but the question on everyone's lips is why is it so and should be "biting the bullet" and going organic for our health?
Well we dive into it all
* We go into the fundamental reasons why organic is more expensive
* What some of our listeners choose and why
* We explore the "nasty chemical" that is glyphosate (spoiler alert it's not as nasty as you think) and give you the information you need including the acceptable daily intake
* We look at pesticides, in general, seeing what the current evidence says which also leads us to look at claims such as "pesticides cause autism"
* We discuss the media and its apparent biased in this conversation - essentially spreading fear and according to one meta-analysis could be causing certain low-income households to not buy certain foods as unable to afford the organic variety
* We also briefly touch on if organic is better for the environment - the conclusion may surpr…
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Apr 4, 2022
Is It Bad For You? CrossFit
This week we go "full send" into the world of CrossFit, a training system that is still fairly new especially when compared to things like weightlifting, powerlifting and bodybuilding. The question is, is CrossFit bad for you? Is CrossFit worse for you than those other training modalities mentioned? Well, we've spoken about this before but it's 2022 now and we have some much larger and much newer scientific papers (listed at the bottom!) which will hopefully allow us to come to a more solid conclusion - Is CrossFit safe?
We also give our own thoughts on the world of CrossFit - Bill being a CrossFitter himself & Tom not - so we like to think we've tackled this in a non-biased way. We look at the variety of movements in CrossFit, we talk about the difference between the sport and training modality, and we look at "self-harm" in doing too much too soon. We finish by looking at the brand "CrossFit Inc" as Tom says numerous times "I love the training hate the brand"
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Mar 28, 2022
Is It Bad For You? White Bread, Rice & Pasta (Toxic Rice?!)
This week we go full carbohydrate and explore the world of white bread, rice and pasta commonly associated with being bad, especially in comparison to their brown/wholewheat/wholegrain varieties. The question is - is there any validity to this? Well, it's not as simple as yes and no BUT there is one key difference that when looking at the research could make a big difference to your overall health going forward.
We also dive into your responses to our Instagram polls and wow, you lot really are passionate about bread, rice and pasta...We then explore the key macro/ingredient differences between the white and brown varieties to see if there's any real difference. We finish by taking a closer look at rice and the fact it contains inorganic arsenic a toxic compound. As with most things, "the poison is in the dosage" and it's not as scary as it sounds but it's worth knowing about.
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Mar 21, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: ”Meme Warfare” With Physiotherapist Alexis Léveillé
This week we chat to a physio who has weaponised memes and is taking on the world of physio in what we're calling "meme warfare" this man is Alexis Léveillé or as he's known on Instagram "nobullshitphysio". His page has been blowing up and for good reason - he is fiercely pro-science and makes sure those out there spreading misinformation are challenged but mostly using his weapon of choice - the meme.
A pretty heavy episode for sure as we explore things such as
* His journey educationally and what needs to change
* The good and bad of physio in general
* How he navigates the field to stay up to date and effective
* His red flags for "bad" research papers
* Exploring the topic of experience vs science
* Dealing with pain (Motion in lotion - obviously depends though!)
We also play a game involving ranking 4 "experts" in order of their ability to spread nonsense online!
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Mar 14, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: Former Pro Cyclist - Anthony Walsh (Roadman Cycling)
Anthony Walsh, owner of successful coaching business and podcast of the same name, Roadman Cycling. For long term listeners, you'll know we naturally start with his top 3 gym peeves and Tom pulls out the RPC scale - yeah it's been a while!
We then explore Anthony's journey from a profession in law to pro cyclist to then "hanging up the bike" pro wise and focusing on growing his coaching business and podcast Roadman Cycling.
What's really interesting is how cycling is seen as just a tool to health, happiness and longevity and that everything is looked at when it comes to Roadman Cycling coaching including something they love "biohacking" We also explore how technology has impacted coaching in the cycling space (spoiler alert it's a lot!) which naturally brings the discussion onto things like "Peloton"
We finish by attacking Anthony with some "secret questions" which involve looking at some listener submitted responses to our questions "What do you think of cyclists" & "the hardest th…
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Mar 7, 2022
Is It Bad For You? MSG & SALT
This week we tackle a couple of flavour enhancers (so make your food taste less crap) in salt and MSG. The issue is that MSG gets a bad wrap normally associated with terms such as "chemical", "manufactured" "not natural" etc and is even part of the "Chinese restaurant syndrome" thing that we do explore in this episode. We look at what MSG actually is, how it is made and look at the latest science to see if the backlash it gets is warranted.
We then look at salt something you're probably more familiar with. More than just a flavour enhancer as we do go into - the question is though how much salt is too bad for you? We know we need it but the World Health Organisation says we have too much. While we do give some tips on how to reduce salt intake and ways of telling that are having too much, Tom pulls out a whopping research paper that indicated we may need to update the guidelines?! "Mic Drop"
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Feb 28, 2022
Is It Bad For You? Artificial Sweeteners & Energy Drinks
Artificial sweeteners and energy drinks get a lot of stick as being "full of chemicals" that "rot the body" "give you cancer" basically a magnitude of undesirable health effects...The question is...are these claims backed the evidence or is it simply a case of a fear of chemicals and misinformation spreading like wildfire. Are 4-5 cans of diet coke going to mess you up? Is a can of Monster Energy going to rot your insides? Is caffeine in energy drinks more dangerous than that of coffee? We look at recommendations from various health organisations as well as the current scientific literature and by the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to tackle any "Facebook Warriors" in the future in reference to this topic.
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Feb 21, 2022
Barefoot Shoes + Toe Spacers (The Science)
This week we tackle a listener request and one that has been highly anticipated in barefoot shoes and toe spacers ! Turns out you guys really want to know what we think of barefoot shoes and toe spacers. All will be revealed and by the end, you should be able to make a more informed decision on whether they are a good fit for you. That's if you can get through all the chaos of course.
We take a closer look at the scientific evidence when it comes to barefoot shoes and toe spacers, we dive into some listener comments regarding experiences with these products and we also explore a lawsuit involving Vibram and 3.75 million dollars!
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Feb 14, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: Dr Darian Parker - Behaviour Change, Social Media & The Future of Health
Our guest this week comes equipped with some impressive academic credentials - he earned his PhD in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behaviour Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr Parker is also a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. Along with all that he has bundles of experience - 21 years in the industry to be exact...BUT what really fuels him is his desire to connect with people and build lasting relationships. Making people feel good and living a more fulfilling life.
We explore some pretty intense topics in this episode so buckle up!
* "Who is Dr Darian Parker" Action over Language
* The current state of health in society and how it looks in the future (Cue dystopian tangent)
* The current state of social media (not great) and why this led to Dr Darian Parker creating F.EM
* The concept of behaviour change and why it is SO important and something that needs to be emphas…
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Feb 7, 2022
Chatting Supplements: Crocodile Blood, Cherry Juice, HMB & Caffeine Gum/Rinse (Series Finale)
We start by looking at a "functional creamer" that Tom thinks will be the next big thing in CrossFit...We then get into the bulk of the show where we explore some "odds & sods" of the supplement world. Including
* Tart Cherry Juice
* HMB
* Caffeine Gum + Caffeine Rinse
* Crocodile Blood...No seriously... Apparently, it helps with DOMS? We'll decide...
So a mental episode that's for sure but even with its jovial facade, we did go into the papers and all the studies mentioned today or ones we've looked at will be linked down below. "Evidence-based" and all that.
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Jan 31, 2022
Chatting W/ PTs: Nutrition Masterclass
This week we chat with the fabulous Sherry Edwards as she gives us a masterclass in nutrition and why her approach is so effective.
* We naturally explore her top 3 gym peeves (nutrition-based obvs)
* We chat about how she ended up in Wales! She was born in California, raised in Thailand and ended up in "sunny" Wales.
* She gives us an insight into "Munchies & Macros", and why her approach when working with masters athletes is so effective.
* We ask her what is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to nutrition and her solution!
* She gives us her top nutrition tip
* And we finish by answering some listener questions - including "Do "superfoods" really exist or is it just excellent marketing?" and "How does food affect mood?"
As you can see this is a jam-packed episode with an abundance of takeaways regarding nutrition. If you do however find yourself needing more help, Sherry has provided a link for her "freebie download" The 7 Surprising Strategies to Increase P…
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Jan 24, 2022
British Army Fitness (A Farewell)
This week is a British Army Fitness special - mainly because on the day of recording it was Bill's final day in the army. According to our polls, many assume the army is full of physically fit individuals and that soldiers should look and perform above average...Is this really the case though?
This episode is stacked with conversation including
* Discussing the results of some Instagram polls including messages received (there were a lot!)
* Our thoughts on the new British Army fitness tests & how PT is now conducted
* Our advice for those interested in joining the forces
* What we think the future holds for fitness in the British Army
We really appreciated all the conversation this topic has gained and it was really interesting to explore some of these deeper on the podcast. If you've got any points you'd like to add or any comebacks to anything we've said please get in touch with the methods below and we'll be happy to explore further.
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Jan 17, 2022
Chatting Supplements: Nootropics AKA ”Smart Drugs”+ ”Cognitive Enhancers”
This week we "focus" on the world of Nootropics or "Smart Drugs" as they are sometimes called. These nootropics 'smart drugs' aim to improve mental capacity so improved memory, focus and alertness etc. We focus on the supplement side as opposed to the pharmaceutical side that looks to aid things like ADHD, Alzheimers etc. We explore one product in particular. Joe Rogan's favourite "ONNIT Alpha Brain". This is not a cheap supplement but it promises/advertises some pretty awesome stuff so we think it's important to establish whether it's all "placebo" or the science stacks up.
We break down the ingredients in nootropics and see what the latest research says - this involves a couple of research papers directly on the Alpha Brain supplement one even being conducted on US Army soldiers.
We then look at a couple of other hot ingredients that you may find in nootropic supplements including, creatine, caffeine, Lion's mane and basically any mega sounding root. We finish by giving you some ac…
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Jan 10, 2022
Chatting Supplements: BCAAs - EAAs + NOCCO
We explore the world of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) & essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation. You'll often see language such as "waste of money" or "pi*sing away your money" etc. While there is some substance behind those comments it really does come down to context. We have found some potential benefits to taking BCAA & EAAs and also have a brand new research paper that bolsters these claims! All research papers stated in the episode can be found at the bottom!
We also take another look at NOCCO. This is a beverage made popular by CrossFit - it contains BCAAs and caffeine and you'll often see CrossFitters sipping away at gyms/events. Will we get that mega sponsorship? Probably not...Tom is magic with words "tastes like piss"
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Dec 20, 2021
Chat Sh*t Get Fit - Christmas Special 2021
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit & Happy Holidays! Our final episode of 2021 is a festive one with plenty of laughs and many chaotic moments. We get a little bit merry with some alcoholic beverages, play some Christmas games such as ranking some popular festive films using our ever offensive ranking scale and we even get Cards Against Humanity out - something Bill has never been exposed to so the reactions are certainly entertaining!
We thank every single person who has tuned in at some point this year - we are so grateful for the support. This is us just having a bit of fun and we promise 2022 will kick off with more great "evidence-based" health and fitness content!
Happy Holidays & A Happy New Year
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Dec 13, 2021
Amazon Broke Our Podcast - Off The Cuff Update W/ Bill
We ran into some technical issues which meant an entire episode we recorded has been binned :( While this is frustrating this short update from Bill will hopefully keep you ticking over until our very much anticipated Christmas special. On that....This year our Christmas special will be streamed live right from our virtual studio meaning you get to chat with us live and see all the behind the scenes chaos as we record.
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Dec 6, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs: Dancer & Trainer Extraordinaire + HUGE Britain‘s Got Talent Scandal!
This week we chat to industry veteran, Luke Katt of Club K Fitness based out of Hextable, Kent. We know Luke through Bill as when Bill was based down south with the army he would often visit Luke for a sports massage!
His passion for dance has led him on a rather interesting/exciting career involving stints in Ibiza, a Les Mills Instructor/assessor and even appearing in a drag/trans dancing & singing act on Britain's Got Talent. It all got a bit scandalous though and you'll have to listen to find out what happened there!
In a more serious vein, It was great to hear Luke's thoughts on things like experience in the industry (he has bundles) in yes it can be really useful but are many out there falling foul of "this is how I've always done it". As Tom always says "science is an ever-changing sea" and it was clear Luke understood this and his thoughts were rather refreshing. We also explore his journey into opening Club K back in 2014 and hear of the struggles along the way but also hear…
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Nov 29, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Turmeric (Magic Gold?)
This week we explore turmeric - it's been around for some time and is often referred to as "magic gold" especially in regards to inflammation. Question is - is this all marketing or does the latest science back up turmeric and its many claims?
We focus on two "designer products" in Zooki - a turmeric sachet and The Turmeric Co - a turmeric shot. They both boast big claims with the latter even having a page dedicated to science. We naturally dive in and dissect the page. The things we focus on in particular are
* Inflammation
* DOMs
* Gut Inflammation
* Cholesterol Levels - Blood Lipids
* Skin Health
* Sports Performance & Physical Exercise
We then finish by taking a quick look at probiotics and gut health (a fairly new field if we're being honest) and see if those magic yoghurts you see in the supermarket (looking at you Activia) are worth the price tag!
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Nov 22, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Steroids
This week we dive into a controversial topic in anabolic steroids and PEDs in general (performance-enhancing drugs) We are also joined by a special guest in someone whos not afraid of saying they are part of this world and is currently taking clenbuterol (clen) DISCLAIMER: This guest is giving an anecdotal account of their usage and it should not be taken as professional advice in taking this substance. Consult your doctor before taking any supplement/drug/substance - we will not be held responsible for any adverse health effects after taking anything mentioned in today's episode.
Key things covered in this episode
* What are steroids and why do people take them?
* The general positives and negatives of steroids
* Use of steroids in sport giving our opinion focusing on the hot targets such as CrossFit
* Our general thoughts on this world of performance enhancers
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Nov 15, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs: Becoming a PT During Covid 19 - W/ Will Turville
Will has had quite a journey starting by completing a degree in golf coaching and performance to then moving onto retail and working his way up to general manager at Hollister - he was then fired from this role resulting in him getting a job in events management. This job required a lot of hours (Up to 100 a week!) and this paired with his desire to start PTing led to numerous issues mentally. Covid 19 comes around and the time came for him to start his journey as a Personal Trainer.
In a short space of time, he's been involved with two fitness businesses - FunkHub & BUILD. With FunkHub he learned that starting a business with a friend especially in tough times has its own unique challenges. He's now on the up and loving his new situation. If you want to follow Will on his journey or perhaps work with him? Check out his Instagram here.
We also pounce at the end with "secret questions" where Bill reveals he knows a close friend of Wills (He nearly ousted Bill early on) It could have e…
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Nov 8, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Apple Cider Vinegar + Ashwagandha
This week we explore the world of "voodoo" (as Tom calls it) and take a closer look at Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and Ashwagandha. Both apple cider vinegar and ashwagandha come with a plethora of health benefits and due to the risk of their gummy form and promotion from athletes you seem to see them all over the place physically and virtually. The question is do the claims stand up to the latest scientific evidence or is it all placebo?
The claims we focus on in today's episode are
* Weight loss/management
* Gut Health
* Heart Health
* Immunity/Immune Health
* Skin Health
* Physical Performance
* Sleep
* Memory
We use the commonly reported benefits as a guide + Goli a well-known player for these supplements has a citation page offering scientific evidence to back the numerous health-boosting claims. Spoiler alert: Bill & Tom are not impressed. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to make a more informed decision whether to buy these (sometimes expensive) supplem…
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Oct 25, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Pre-Workout
This week we get our pump on and talk all things pre-workout. We discuss our own pre-workout usage as well as some of the listeners. We then follow it up by taking a closer look at some common ingredients found in some well-known pre-workouts.
We focus on
* Beta-alanine (Tingle city)
* Caffeine
* L-Citrulline/Citrulline malate
* Taurine
* Creatine
* B-Vits
* Bonus ingredients such as ElevATP
In regards to pre-workout inclusion, it's a bit of a mixed bag on this one. An example is a creatine. It's great if taken daily with the correct dosage but if you only consume creatine in your pre-workout and only use it on heavy sessions it's actually doing nothing at all due to it needing to be taken chronically for effect.
By the end, though you should be able to make a more informed decision which pre-workout will be best for you or if you need one at all!
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Oct 18, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, FolkFit Functional Fitness - Gym Owner + Coach, Adam Pitchford
This week we sit down with Adam Pitchford - gym owner and head coach of FolkFit Functional Fitness. A fairly new CrossFit gym in the Kings Lynn, West Norfolk area. (This is Bills local gym!)
It's a great chat that naturally starts with the top 3 gym pet peeves! Buckle up - these are our strongest pet peeves to date! We then transition onto a more personal level exploring Adams past and what made him eventually take the plunge and open his very own functional fitness space. We hear the challenges he's faced along the way and the things that make it all worth it. "The light at the end of the tunnel". We are also teased about the brand new much larger space opening in November! Exciting times are ahead for Adam and the team.
We finish with some secret questions but this time with a twist. Bill hosts the Chat Sh*t Get Fit - "Which CrossFit athlete/coach said this" pop quiz that comes with its own unique twists. Anymore twists and you'd think M Night Shyamalan made the podcast!
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Oct 11, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Fat Burners (Magic Pills?!)
Normally they aren't labelled simply as "fat burners" but with names normally related to heat "Thermopure", "Complete Thermogenic" and even Bill with his latest announcement of "Primal Ash From Pompeii" (Patent pending) They'll also avoid using fat burner language and instead opt for "weight management" and "help in weight loss goals". They know there's a stigma so try to avoid using the word fat burner specifically yet when you google it these products are what come up.
In this episode, we focus on directing some key ingredients that crop up in a lot of different "fat-burning" products.
* Caffeine
* Green Tea Extract
* L-Carnitine
* Cayenne Pepper Extract
* Black Pepper
* Other Buzzwords
We look at the current scientific evidence on each of these ingredients to see if they have a significant impact on fat loss and if it's worth the £25+ for a months supply.
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Oct 4, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Omega 3/6
Both omega 3 and 6 come with a wide range of benefits and we explore them fully giving our thoughts and summarising the latest evidence. Do omega 3/6 help with cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise recovery? These are some of the things we dive into. The big question is though...Do you need to supplement extra into your diet?
We also look at the different types of omega 3 - ALA, EPA, DHA and go into why these types make all the difference when it comes to food containing "omega 3". Honestly it's all a bit crazy this week and this episode was certainly a headache to research so we hope you find some value in what we say.
Before taking a health supplement it's important you consult your doctor first in case of any underlying health issues.
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Sep 27, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, The Yoga Revolution W/ Chloe Markham
Chloe attacks the space of yoga with the mentality of lets remove barriers to yoga and make it a great experience. Whether this is utilising the guitar solos of Jimmy Hendrix or minimising the spiritual jazz that is commonly associated with yoga practice. It really is a yoga revolution.
We start by ranking her gym/yoga pet peeves and Tom once again messes with the ranking system which leads us to a backwards scale involving Feng Shui, The Force & Lord of The Rings. One job Tom - one job. We also hear how she got into the industry which involves a tale of Bali completing a 200-hour yoga certification, a fear of Koi ponds and hate of dancing!
During the secret question phase, Bill manages to get some live on-air yoga moves (Chloe made it look easy!) You can see this here. We also discuss gatekeeping in the yoga space. Throughout the episode, there were constant parallels between the yoga space and the conventional gym industry. Very interesting indeed.
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Sep 20, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Carbohydrate (Cyclic Dextrin, Maltodextrin & Dextrose)
Carbohydrate supplements, Cyclic Dextrin (Most Expensive), Maltodextrose and Dextrose (Least expensive) all have a similar goal of improving performance essentially allowing you to go harder for longer. But are all these carbohydrate supplements created equal?
We take a look at what these things actually are and then dive into the latest scientific research on carbohydrate supplements to see if there's any benefit to be had! One particular paper on swimming proved very enlightening! (Although the dose was really high!)
We also discuss if it's worth taking these carbohydrate supplements and whom they might be best suited to. Before any supplementation though you should try through your diet hence why towards the end we give some information on what your rough total daily carb intake should be.
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Sep 13, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Creatine
Creatine is naturally created in the body and you can get it from food such as red meat and some fish. Do you need to supplement creatine? Well, the fact there's a massive £££ industry would indicate that you need to supplement it to make a difference. Is that really the case?
In this episode, we answer
* What is creatine?
* Do you really need to supplement creatine?
* How much creatine do you actually need to make a difference?
* Do you need to load creatine?
* Can too much creatine at once be harmful (especially long term!)
* Is there a difference between all the different types of creatine with their varying buzz words and ranging price tags?
We also discuss what Bill takes and what his Instagram followers have as well as seeing Bill live on-air consume some creatine in the "dry scooping" fashion.
We discuss numerous products in this one but to keep it simple we'd recommend heading over to somewhere like MyProtein and buying the basic Creatine Monohydrate. As of…
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Sep 5, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Multivitamins & Friends
What are multivitamins and do even need them? For all our references today check out way down below for a list of papers and the like.
We also explore the wide range of multivitamin products available and if the difference in price is justified (Absorption rates and ingredients etc!) This involves some pretty comedic attempts at pronouncing the rather difficult "sciency" names of some of these vitamins. Here are 2 of the supplements we spoke about in this episode:
* A-Z MyProtein
* Inessa Advanced
We then take a closer look at some of the big hitters in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and the mineral Iron.
NOTE: Before taking any supplements it's important you consult your doctor/GP first to ensure there are no health issues/ medication conflicts.
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Aug 29, 2021
Chatting Supplements: Protein
Protein Is in a vast market with loads of different types whether that's animal and plant or the variety of blends or even the abundance of flavours now available.
In this episode we cover
* What protein we personally take
* What actually is protein
* How much protein do you need and do you need to bother supplementing?
* Best time to eat protein (Can your body absorb large amounts?!)
* Exploration of the protein options out there
* Is protein supplementation dangerous?!
So it's a jam-packed episode for sure but we've left no stone unturned and come at you with our own thoughts and of course the latest scientific literature as well.
Here are some of the products we mentioned in the episode and where you can grab them! (FYI we are not sponsored by any of these guys! Much to Toms dismay) Please before you take any protein supplement make sure you see a medical professional first especially if you have a family history of kidney/liver problems.
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Aug 8, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Canadas Finest Paramedics + PT Business Owners
This week we cross the pond and chat to Canadians, Kat & Mike of Relentless Living. It was great to hear their journey into the health and fitness industry utilising their experience as first responders to help others in a similar situation. Before all that, though we dive into some really thought-provoking Pet Peeves and find out that Tom & Mike knew each other from a past Facebook group or as they described it "a cult."
Loads of great takeaways from this one as well as plenty of laughs. If you want to see some of these great moments in video format we'd highly recommend checking out our Youtube Channel.
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Aug 1, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Royal Marine to ”The Confidence Coach”
Former Royal Marine Commando Alex Gribben or as he's known online "The Confidence Coach" If you aren't aware the Royal Marines are an elite fighting force that makes up one of the fighting arms of the Royal Navy. It's an incredibly difficult part of the forces to get into but Alex stayed determined despite all the setbacks and ended up earning the coveted green beret.
Before we get into Alex's story however we tackle his top 3 gym pet peeves and these were certainly a good laugh. Amid the pet peeve chaos, we also get a tale of public toilet romance from one Mr Tom Reardon. It's just Tom being Tom.
It's a great story with plenty of laughs along the way and we here at Chat Sh*t Get Fit are big fans of Alex. If you are a man lacking confidence and feel like you could do with a solid support network/coaching then check out this link to get in touch with Alex.
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Jul 25, 2021
Chatting Snatch W/ Coach Dean Hammond
This week we are joined once again by the incredible Coach Dean Hammond as we tackle a listener request 'what's the deal with hang snatch vs full snatch coaching' They specifically mentioned 2 coaches in Richard Hill (Tricky Ricky) who coaches the hang snatch and Sonny Webster former Olympian who was infamously banned for alleged doping.
Spoiler alert they are both right and we go into detail on why that is. You'd do well to find anything in the health and fitness space that is black white so....It depends!
We also look at the power snatch as well as weightlifting in general and finally give our top tips for the snatch.
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Jul 11, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Army PT is Sh*t?, Mindset Training, Soft Tissue Therapy & Tom Has A New Cat
We sit down and chat to British Army Royal Engineer Officer Jase Glazebrook as he talks us through his very military centred gym pet peeves, his journey into the industry from starting "Be Grounded" to becoming a mindset coach at Mindset RX'd. We also dig into what he thinks of soft tissue therapy due to him being a level 5 therapist and hit him with some secret questions one of which will never hear the light of day!
Jase is a serving member of the British Army and fitness has been a key part of his life for many years. He has trained soldiers in the most demanding conditions in a range of environments around the world. He particularly enjoys participating in Crossfit and British Army Warrior Fitness as well as lots of outdoor activities such as surfing and snowboarding.
From this, he decided he wanted to offer more when it came to rehabilitating athletes. A natural progression was to be able to support his athletes through soft tissue therapy and formal mindset training. These…
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Jul 4, 2021
CBD 2: Sports & Performance - Were We Wrong All Along?
In this episode, we revisit CBD (Cannabidiol) but this time take a closer look in the context of sports and athletic performance. It starts with a Twitter debate that Bill & Tom perform in roleplay like fashion. This may or may not have pushed us to make this episode and then we take a closer look at a 2020 Review and see what the current literature says on CBD in a sporting/athletic setting. We also look at the product Beam and its sleep powder.
The main points covered are
* Pain
* Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage - Muscle Function, Soreness and Injury
* Cardiovascular (CV) & Metabolic Functions
* Illness & Infection
* Sports Performance Anxiety
* Sleep (This is where Beam comes in!)
Loads of science in this one but hopefully we've filled any gaps that were perhaps left in the first CBD episode. We are not saying it's useless and we hope that in 5-10 years time we are proved wrong but as it currently stands, the results are underwhelming and inconsistent meaning that the…
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Jun 27, 2021
Weight Training: 3 Steps To Get Started & Succeed
From a health stand point why should you do weight/resistance training? Here are our 3 steps to get started and succeed
* Establishing Your Own Personal Why (Try something new? A specific goal such as competing in a weight-based sport, or joining something like the armed forces.)
* Understanding Load Management (Not doing too much too soon, looking at the data on how much is actually required and the best way to tackle this)
* Removing The Fear of Movement (Get stuck in! If you've nailed 2, movement won't hurt you!)
This episode is aimed at beginners/novices however anyone can find value especially coaches that may find value and use some of what's been discussed going forward. Resistance training is fantastic so let's remove the barriers and get everyone in the gym young, old, male, female, other and reap the benefits that come with resistance training.
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Jun 20, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Rugby Heartbreak, CrossFit, WIT and Becoming a Gym/Business Owner
This week we chat with former semi-pro rugby player and ex London City trader Ben Chips. We hear how he rose in the rugby ranks to then having to leave it all behind for the sake of his health. He now trains/competes in CrossFit and we explore how they came about and how he's doing including getting involved with the widely known WIT
Before we get into his story we do of course tackle his top 3 gym pet peeves which is a lot of fun. We look at the usage of Nike Pro undershorts (Savile Shorts), the "back in my day" crew and those who waffle and try to relate once you mention you're a PT but don't want to take action.
Ben also tells us about his new business venture Stable where they hope to build a great fitness community in their brand new "barn" down in Surrey, England. It all sounds very exciting and we're looking forward to hopefully visiting the Stable Fit Barn once it's up and running!
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Jun 13, 2021
A Journey: Military, Fitness, Loss & Persistence W/ Coach Dean Hammond
Coach Dean Hammond joins us again but this time as the star of the show as we dig deeper into his story. From his initial step into the world of health, fitness, and performance to deploying to Iraq with his own father to joining the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, where he continues to impact lives today.
If you've listened to his previous episodes, you'll know he comes across as very passionate and driven almost "in your face" and this episode makes it all so clear why he is the man he is today. It's a truly inspiring story and we hope it resonates with a lot of people.
If you want to continue to follow Deans journey or get in touch with him, please see these links for just that
Instagram: @coach_dean_hammond
Clubhouse: @coach_dean
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Jun 6, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Train Primal Head Coach Intro + CrossFit Again......
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit, Chatting W/ PTs. This week we sit down with Dave McCallum the new Train Primal head coach. He's been a great addition to our team and we can't wait to see this community grow and flourish under his guidance.
We get to know him in this episode, hearing his hatred of mirrors and his springing disgust at over chalk usage, his journey into CrossFit including introducing Bill to the sport when they were both deployed with the Army and we also hear what he would have been doing if CrossFit wasn't a thing.
If you've got any burning questions for Dave let us know and perhaps we'll get him back on for a Q&A
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May 30, 2021
Let’s Chat, Myths: Form/Technique + Posture
Is there good and bad form/technique, good and bad posture and will this lead to more pain/more injuries. We want to stress that we are not saying that form/technique and posture does not matter.
Key things we explore in this episode,
* What do we mean by incorrect/improper form/technique
* Load management: Not good or bad form but good or bad load
* Deadlifts/lifting in general
* Manual Handling Training (Useless?)
* Posture
* Squats (Squat U is of course mentioned)
* Sport Specific movements (Kipping Pull-Ups etc)
It's a nice long one this week and it certainly needed the attention going by what we have found from various polls and discussions with people.
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May 23, 2021
1 Year Anniversary - ”Best Bits” Live Special
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit & welcome to our 1st anniversary live special. To all of those that joined us live we had a great time however if you missed that and want to watch our reactions, we have uploaded a special extended video on YouTube of the entire 2-hour recording. Find that here!
We have a great time on this episode and spent many an hour searching through the last 12 months to put something together that is hopefully entertaining! We hope the next 12 months are such as much fun and we will continue to produce educational but entertaining health and fitness content!
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May 16, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, CrossFit + James Haskell
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit, Chatting W/ PTs where this week we sit down with Irishman Tristan. He's a rugby fan and player and this Is what started his journey into health and fitness. Since then he's fallen into the world of CrossFit which we get into some depth.
We start by discussing how terrified Tom is at the thought of T rex's AKA giant chickens hunting in packs and then move onto Tristan's top 3 gym pet peeves. They may be pretty bog-standard pet peeves but if you're in the industry you'll understand his frustrations!
It was great to hear Tristan's approach to personal training especially as we got stuck into the controversial figure that is James Haskell. We sprung this on Tristan as one of our secret questions and we certainly went in-depth.
If you want to see more from Tristan (his disco pump sessions are certainly worth a follow), check out his Instagram.
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May 9, 2021
Let’s Chat, Recovering From a Stroke
Jonny is a soldier in the British Army and was only 23 when he suffered a stroke. A young fit healthy soldier and having a stroke just don't seem to add up. Regardless of what everyone was telling him and all the things that happened to him during his rehabilitation, he powered on through with pure mental grit and determination and got involved in some pretty mad physical challenges/competitions.
Here's what he's done. We are just as shocked as you!
2017 strongman comp that caused the stroke
19/11/17. Fission games qualify
04/12/16. Sarum winter throwdown
01/01/18. Marathon row
19/07/18. Wild west CrossFit competition
04/08/18. English Channel crossing attempt (Hospital readmission)
02/09/18. Stonehenge CrossFit competition
28/01/19. First means everything quals
27/03/19. BAWF (3RD)
05/05/19. Half marathon run
04/07/19. Stonehenge CrossFit competition (1st)
The month of February 2020. 1000 miles on watt bike equivalent of 34.4 miles per day
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May 2, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, Evidence-Based Practise With Physiotherapist
Hannah is an extremely knowledgeable coach who takes a compassionate evidence-based approach to coaching. As you'll hear it's like a dream come true for Tom as he finds someone who is literally him In the female form. Bill is basically the third wheel in this one!
We discuss her top 3 gym pet peeves, including bicep curling right in front of the dumbbell rack/mirror, some madness with the smith machine, and those of you who excessively scream in the gym. We then find out about her journey into becoming the amazing coach she is today and this leads to numerous rabbit holes where Tom and Hannah share their thoughts on things from pain to madness of excessive warm-ups.
We finish with our secret questions and Bill was not happy at her incredible ability to answer what were clearly jovial questions in an evidence-based intelligent format. It was a delight to have her on the podcast and we are incredibly fortunate to have someone as "switched on" as her on the Primal team.
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Apr 25, 2021
Let's Chat, Active Recovery For Recovery
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit Recovery. This week, we take a look at active recovery, which we've mentioned numerous times throughout the series. We look at it from 2 angles in active recovery straight after a bout of exercise/training and conducting active recovery on "rest days". Some pretty interesting points being addressed including how little you may actually need to do for a benefit which is something we weren't aware of going into the research of this episode.
You may have heard Tom nearly concuss himself with a massage gun and if you want to see that unfold check out our YouTube here!
Here's the rest of the recovery series if you want to hear how this stacks up to the rest!
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Apr 18, 2021
Chatting W/ PTs, ”I Hate Joe Wicks”
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit where we are launching a brand new series called "Chatting With PTs". In this series, we will chat to PTs of all backgrounds getting to them and their approach to health and fitness and of course having a bit of fun as well including asking our 3 secret questions which they will have no idea about! This leads to some great responses!
We ask Sarah her top 3 gym pet peeves, hear her story, ask her our 3 secret questions and of course address the title of the podcast "I hate Joe Wicks" In her defence, she has a lot of validity to this statement. A pretty crazy story.
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Apr 11, 2021
Let’s Chat, Kinesiology & The Magic Tape For Recovery
This week we take a look brief look at kinesiology & applied kinesiology (Banana testing as Bill calls it) and then take a deep dive into the magic tape known as Kinesio tape. There is a whopping 1100+ studies on this tape on PubMed so plenty to look at. The problem is the lack of quality. We've done our best to find the best quality data we can to ensure you aren't being led astray. We want you to think of this statement. "Marketing over medicine". This stuff has been around since the 70s yet only became mainstream after exposure at the 2012 London Olympics. If it was so amazing why did it take so long to appear? Let's find out.
As mentioned at the start of the podcast the video footage of the intro is certainly worth watching. Head over to our YouTube Linked Here to subscribe and get the full context to the madness that sometimes ensues.
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Apr 4, 2021
Let’s Chat, Cupping & Acupuncture For Recovery
This week in the recovery series we explore the "ancient" medicine of cupping and acupuncture. Both have been around for some time and we've seen them used on many occasion. Especially in regards to cupping where we see high profile athletes such as Michael Phelps the most decorated Olympian of all time partake in the service. We come onto the various reasons why for top athletes there may be some benefit. Our friend placebo is often mentioned in this episode. Remember you can listen to a full episode on placebo and nocebo here.
So what are cupping and acupuncture? The NHS in the UK classes both CAM (Complimentary and alternative medicines.
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
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Mar 28, 2021
Let’s Chat, Chiropractors For Recovery
We want to make it absolutely clear that this is in no way a dig at ALL chiropractors. As we do mention numerous times on the podcast we believe there are two types. Evidence-based chiropractors such as Michael Ray of Barbell Medicine and then the standard chiro you see all over YouTube who follows the method of subluxation.
As you'll hear we do have boatloads of science (Scroll down for a list of studies) in regards to this topic and even with such a high volume of data we believe that things will probably not change. A chiropractor is going to get more response from someone with the sounds of cracks and ragging you about the table than talking to you and giving you action points enabling self-efficacy. Social media/ YouTube isn't helping either basically turning these guys and girls into online celebrities. ASMR springs to mind where you'll find entire videos of cracks to elicit an ASMR response. Placebo is massive here. Listen to our episode all about placebo and nocebo to hear how…
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Mar 21, 2021
Let’s Chat, Sleep For Recovery (Top Sleep Tips From Coach Dean)
This week we are once again joined by the fantastic Coach Dean Hammond. He wrote an article on our website late last year all about sleep so it made sense to get him on this weeks episode. It's great us telling you all about the importance of sleep with big bits of data etc but what will really make the difference is real solid actionable steps. Coach Dean lays out his 4 step action plan for a better nights sleep.
We are all aware that sleep is important and that the more we get the better we tend to feel? Well, on a recent Instagram poll by Bill (Which is mainly physically active people) the results were somewhat concerning! 75% said they get 0-7 hours a sleep a night and 25% said they get 8+ hours. 88% said they are on their phone right before bed and 12% are not. Even we fall into the higher percentages so we are not "sleep saints" by any means. However, after listening to Deans action plan I think we will all make a conscious effort to improve sleep in both quality and duration!…
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Mar 14, 2021
Let’s Chat, Placebo & Nocebo
If you're a long term listener you'll know that we constantly mention both placebo and nocebo and how powerful they can be so we decided it's time we fully explored the topic. While we have a bit of fun (Nothing New) this is a very important topic and as Tom states, in the end, it can be incredibly powerful and damaging.
If you're new here and the idea of placebo and nocebo is alien then let us quickly explain. Placebo. An example we've often used is one in our recovery series. A lot of data we look at refers to a perceived feeling. So when they ask someone for example "did massage improve your DOMs" they are more likely to say yes over the group who had nothing done. If someone says this massage is going to help with soreness you're automatically invested in that result regardless if it's true or not. (We are not saying massage is placebo by the way.) Nocebo. So we are looking at the complete opposite here. Once again not saying this is true but if in the same study they said this ma…
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Mar 7, 2021
Let’s Chat, Compression Gear For Recovery
This week we explore the world of compression garments and if you go with what our Instagram polls were saying there's not a lot of belief in their effectiveness. We can see why though as putting on a pair of "tight trousers" as Bill put in the episode won't fill you with promise. We wanted to find out if there is a case for compression garments and we also take a look at the scientific space looking compression garments. You know those big tube things you see athletes wear on their legs. Example being "MyoAir"
We also compare compression to massage using that same whopping meta-analysis we looked at in the previous recovery episode. The results were certainly interesting but don't expect it to outdo massage in this paper as we did mention last time that massage came out on top in pretty much everything. However does massage beat compression in terms of ease, money and time?
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Feb 28, 2021
Let’s Chat, Coffee/Caffeine W/ Cannonball Coffee
We look at the potential health benefits of both coffee & caffeine and take a real good look at the science. There's A LOT! Scroll to the bottom for a ton of studies! We are joined by a special guest in Duncan of Cannonball Coffee a UK based coffee company that holds the title of selling the UK's strongest coffee. This is in terms of caffeine not taste! Here's a little more on them. Cannonball roasts the most caffeinated coffee in the UK. Hand-roasted from speciality beans - it tastes great and helps you get sh*t done. Their coffee is really popular with people who are into fitness and optimising performance. As well as coffee, they sell natural nootropics and powdered greens - more stuff to help you have an awesome morning. Duncan launched the brand in March 2018 after leaving the Artillery. They recently shipped their 10,000th website order.
We were super excited when Duncan approached us as this is a topic that deserves exploring especially when we look at the potential benefits. I…
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Feb 21, 2021
Let’s Chat, Massage For Recovery
We'll be taking a closer look at the various methods of massage such as,
* Sports Massage
* Deep Tissue
* Relaxation
* Percussions Guns (Theragun etc)
* EMS Devices (Power Dot, Compex etc)
We've got some pretty large banks of data to explore as well which do tend to support massage in certain aspects. It's important that we explain these fully however as the "devil is in the detail". We also hear about Andys wide range of percussion guns including homemade ones involving a jigsaw power tool and a squash ball. Sounds super safe. Bill also brings out his PowerDot which he explains was purchased on the back of Josh Bridges using one. (Bill got CrossFitted)
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Feb 14, 2021
Let’s Chat, Herbalife W/ Former Distributor
We have finally released our Herbalife special. If you've been with us a while or recently smashed through our back catalogue then you may be aware that Tom as a special place in hell for Herbalife. We were always going to do a special but what made now the right time was that we found out a good friend of ours use to be part of the Herbalife business. Although we know our fair share on Herbalife having someone on the podcast who could fill in the blanks of an inside man made it all the better.
Kes was a great guest offering us the inside information we wanted and also giving us his thought process throughout his journey with Herbalife. He also had to tackle some pretty punchy listener questions such as "how many products have you sold that have destroyed someone's relationship with food" He was a great sport though and really dived into the questions and gave us complete honesty. A fantastic guest.
If you or anybody you know has been involved with Herbalife get in touch and tell us…
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Feb 7, 2021
Let’s Chat, CBD (Cannabidiol) For Recovery
CBD belongs to a class of chemicals called cannabinoids. Most famous? THC (the main active ingredient in weed) - THC can cause
* Analgesia (pain relief)
* Relaxation
* Euphoria
* Anxiety
* Paranoia
* Sleepiness
* Short term memory loss
* Dizziness
* Confusion
* Reduced coordination
* slurred speech
A big selling point is that CBD "supposedly" offers some of the positive effects of THC such as pain relief and relaxation without the negative stuff. Basically, people see CBD as a safe mild non-intoxicating alternative to THC and weed.
A reason we wanted to tackle this topic is due to numerous "notable" athletes promoting CBD related products. There is a lot of money to be made! (approx 25 billion dollars by 2027 according to some) so, of course, notable individuals wanna get in on it. Should you listen to them?
The claims we tackle are
* Anxiety
* Pain/Inflammation
* Epilepsy
* Cancer
* Sports/Drug Testing
Some pretty big buzz words there and it's rea…
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Jan 31, 2021
Let’s Chat, Ice Baths/Cryotherapy For Recovery
Recently we've seen a few posts dotted about with a picture of Sir Mo Farah in an ice bath. These posts then follow the theme of bashing ice baths. In one case going down the reduction in hypertrophy route which is quite comical when you think of Mo and his goals anyway. We decided to fully explore this topic which includes cryotherapy in general.
The main talking points are application in acute recovery, general population recovery and the science behind ice baths and reducing muscle growth. The latter is an important talking point as this is where people usually go when wanting to dismiss ice baths as a means of recovery. As you'll hear us repeat time and time again. It's all about the context.
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Jan 24, 2021
Let’s Chat, W/ Ski Erg WORLD RECORD Holder Colleen Drummond PART 2
This week we are joined once again by special guest world record holder Colleen Drummond. Last time we spoke to her she was about to take on some more Ski Erg world records so this time we catch up and see how she got on. Spoiler alert she smashed it! She nearly didn't complete the records due to a serious health implication soon before the event. The fact she finished makes it even more impressive.
We also dive into a listener Q&A where a lot of the questions revolve around her work as a police officer and there seems to be a theme with her and naked members of the public. We won't spoil that bit. More exciting though is Colleen finally revealing to us her next challenge. Sickening. Sickening is all that we can say on the matter. Can't wait to follow her journey on this next monumental challenge.
If you missed part 1 you can find it here!
You can keep up to date on her journey by following her Instagram. @keepfitkiwi
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Jan 17, 2021
Let’s Chat, Foam Rolling For Recovery
We start by talking about what a foam roller actually is and of course, being 3 blokes it all gets a bit silly and crude and I'm sure you can wonder why. We also talk about its applications as a warm-up tool as Bill starts by saying how the only time he uses one is for some small mobility gains. A lot of the data we discuss also tends to sway towards using a foam roller for warming up rather than a recovery tool.
We also look at the big ones such as DOMs (muscle soreness) and injury prevention and there are quite a few pieces of data on foam rolling being beneficial for DOMs however as we discuss and I'm sure you can imagine pain/soreness can be quite subjective so getting accurate results can prove challenging.
If you've listened to episode 1 of this series you may hear some familiar themes/points being made example being the difference it using one or not won't be night and day. So if you do use one currently, know anyone who does or does not and thinks they're pointless then this…
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Jan 10, 2021
Let’s Chat, Stretching For Recovery
Welcome to the first episode in our brand new recovery series. In this first episode, we explore stretching for recovery mainly looking at static stretching and after exercise. Before going into this episode we discussed how stretching after exercise just seems to be "one of those things" that people do. All 3 of us are from a military background and we know that it's normal for after a physical training session you conduct a "cooldown" which involves stretching. We wanted to find out if this is necessary or as we kind of conclude is a "session filler".
We start by looking at a fairly new piece of evidence which explores the intensity of stretching. Past papers have often looked at frequency and volume of stretching but often neglect the intensity (Low & High) so this data was interesting to explore. Spoiler alert but it comes down to time. If you have the time to stretch off after a workout and you want to then yeah go for it it's not going to cause you any harm and if done to a low…
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Jan 3, 2021
Let’s Chat, Top Tips for Health & Fitness in 2021
We know how hard it's going to be given our current situation but we will do our best! We also give you an update on what we've been doing over the holiday period and how we've been coping through the numerous lockdowns plaguing the nation.
The main focus tips wise is all about goal setting and ensuring you are not overarching and are realistic in these complex times. Basically, keep it simple, perhaps even daily. Bill also gets a bit passionate about "not giving a fu*k" what people think and surrounding yourself with the right people. Essentially remove any toxicity from your life. We finish up the episode by giving you a teaser of what's to come in the next few months including getting world record holder Colleen Drummond back on the podcast to see how she got on with her new record attempts back in December. You can listen to part 1 here.
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Dec 13, 2020
Christmas Special 2020
Welcome back to Chat Sh*t Get Fit and welcome to our 2020 Christmas special. It's been a long year for all of us and we hope we've provided you with some entertainment over the last 9 months or so. Thank you so much for all the support and we are truly humbled by all the kind words that have come in. We are taking a short break now and will be back with you in the new year. We hope to bring you bigger and better content in 2021 with plenty more series and plenty more guests.
So let's round up the year together with a few beverages a few laughs and just generally a bloody good time.
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Dec 6, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Slimming Clubs (Weight Watcher & Slimming World)
Welcome back to another Let's Chat, Diets. This week we explore the widely popular (Especially in the female demographic) slimming clubs. There are various ones out there but we decide to focus on a couple of big hitters in Weight Watchers and Slimming World. Pretty similar, however, there are a few key differences. We have no affiliations with any of these companies and are coming in as complete neutrals. Everything we say is based on our extensive research and from actual members.
Breaking down today's episode we start with Weight Watchers
* Pricing. Value for money?
* The famous point system. A lot of discussion in this one as we try to determine if it's more positive or negative! Bill compares it to Tetris and Tom comes in with the convenience side of things. We also discuss the potential to become trapped by the said point system and if it really educates on food choices. "Food is no longer fuel but points"
* Workshop Community. We absolutely love the community aspect and…
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Nov 29, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: 12 TOP TIPS for Weight Loss From the NHS
This week we explore 12 top tips from the UK's National Health Service (NHS). If you're from the UK and search "weight loss tips" odds are that one of the top hits will be these very 12 top tips so we thought it was crucial that dive in and take a closer look. It's all fairly positive but we still get in-depth on all the points to ensure you fully understand and if there are any caveats.
The top tips covered are
* Do not skip breakfast "Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry."
* Eat regular meals "Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar."
* Eat plenty of fruit and veg "Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre – 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals."
* Get mo…
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Nov 22, 2020
Let’s Chat, W/ Ski Erg WORLD RECORD Holder Colleen Drummond
We are joined by Colleen Drummond As if holding 2 Ski Erg world records wasn't enough. December 12/13th she is going a step further and is going for 3 world records.
The records she currently holds are
* Female 40-49 Longest Continuous Ski - 17 hours
* Female 40-49 Quickest 100,000 meters - 08:57:44
Absolutely incredible. If you've ever been on one of these things you know how truly horrendous they can be. Even then 17 hours of any sustained activity is a big ask but the fact it was on a ski erg makes it even more impressive! So what crazy records is she going after now?
* Exceed 191,000 meters in 24 hours
* Beat her own record of 17 continuous hours.
* Beat the overall continuous record held by Nathanael Gey, France (34:41:26) She's rounding up to 36 hours because why not! (She hasn't even mentioned this until now so we were shocked!)
Naturally, we want to know how she even got into all this in the first place and her journey through the records up until this point. We…
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Nov 15, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Slimming Shakes & Meal Replacements
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Diets! This week we tackle some controversial stuff in slimming shakes and meal replacements! We focus on two different products. Slimfast for the slimming shakes and Huel for the meal replacements. We are in no way receiving anything from these companies and are giving our own thoughts and opinions. Reason for choice is that Slimfast seems to be dominating the slimming shake market and Huel is something that both Bill & Andy use so can give a good account on what it's all about.
In this episode, we begin with the "birth" of slimming shakes/meal replacements and then dive into the contents of these products, if it's worth the money and explore the applications for them. There will be a lot of individual factors that will determine if these products are right for you and those around you but that's what we hope to clear up! For example, some of you may have never even heard of Huel! As with most things nutrition education is key.
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Nov 8, 2020
Let’s Chat, CROSSFIT 2020
Welcome back to the main show of Chat Sh*t Get Fit where we tackle hot topics and listener requests. This week we got a request from fellow solider Jasons who's been getting into his CrossFit but is still baffled to why there is so much stigma/hate surrounding it. We set out to put things straight and we also cover the very different looking 2020 CrossFit games.
We start by giving our thoughts on this year's games and discuss the dominance of Matt Fraser & Tia Clair Toomey. Two outstanding athletes but In Andys opinion, their dominance made it boring. Be interesting to hear everyone else's thoughts on that. We also talk about that horrendous final workout "Atalanta"
* For Time (Wearing weighted vest, M - 20Ibs, F - 14Ibs)
* 1-mile run
* 100 Handstand pushups
* 200 Pistols
* 300 Pull-ups
* 1-mile run
Yeah absolutely ruthless. If we look at the hands of the athletes you can really see the grit and determination required. Andy made a good point that later in the episode how…
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Nov 1, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Mediterranean
This week we tackle the Mediterranean diet in what is a very positive episode which is pretty unusual for this series! We are joined by a very special guest in one of our cousins across the pond. Jaebien AKA Mr Cogfit on Instagram joins us from stateside to give us his thoughts and expert knowledge on the topic. He causes quite the storm on social media so he fits right into our setup!
As with all our diets episode, we break down various claims made by diets and see if there is any benefit to going on this diet & vice versa. Claims include
* Weight loss
* Heart health
* Cancer
* Alzheimer's/dementia
* Type 2 diabetes
* Sporting performance
* Socioeconomic factors
This diet was a breath of fresh air compared to recent weeks and we struggled to find much negative with it. We also came equipped with some solid data to back up our points (especially Jaebien!) These can found down below! Spoiler alert there is a lot of studies! No blagging on this podcast...Unless it's one…
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Oct 25, 2020
Let’s Chat, MYTHS: Season Finale Roundup?!
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Myths. We are here at seasons end and in this episode, we round up with some stragglers we have missed. We may revisit this series in the future but for now, are wrapping things up. We are not alone this week however as we are joined once again by Coach Dean Hammon. It's great to have him back on the show as if you can remember we had him on back in an episode all about Skinny Jab, Juice Plus & Boom Bod!
It's great to have him back again as the knowledge this guy has is unbelievable. Him also being squaddie helps when we come out with some outrageous comments! He also has COVID this time so that made for some interesting initial conversation.
We have a lot of fun in this rather long season finale but also offer some really great insight into some myths. Here are the myths (or not) in this weeks episode. Anything in quotation marks is an Instagram submitted myth!
* Exercise machines work just as well as free weights
* Treadmill running vs road running…
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Oct 18, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: KETO
Normally people go on the keto diet in order to lose weight. We are not the diets biggest fans but as with all these diets, the key to success is sustainability so if you can sustain the Keto long term then fantastic. We make sure to cover it all though so you have all the information you need about the Keto diet. All studies referenced can be seen down below.
Starting at the beginning the Keto diet is one that was initially medically used in order to treat children with epilepsy. Classically the diet was 90% fats, 6% protein, 4% carbs but the more modern variation is 75% fat, 15-20% protein and 5-10% carbs. So, a high-fat low carb diet. This puts the body into something called KETOSIS which is when the body uses fat instead of carbs for fuel.
Weight Loss. So the body is burning fat instead of carbs so we are burning all our fat right? This is incorrect. Your body will burn whatever you put into it for fuel but in terms of fat loss, the only way this is achieved is by achieving a con…
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Oct 11, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: AGE, Kids & Exercise
This is the second part in a two-parter about age. First, we explored the "oldies" and now it's the turn of the youngsters. We tend to focus on resistance training/lifting as this is where a lot of the myths stem from "You'll stunt your growth!" To really summarise there is no evidence to suggest detrimentally physically effecting your child in regards to exercise IF it's done under supervision/safely. Side note. What are your thoughts on animal jeans? You can guess who brought this topic up!
Growth plates are where we begin as that's where the stunting growth thing comes about. Damage your plates you won't grow? However, as we establish lifting weight does not inherently damage growth plates and that any type of injury can cause this. We know that "younger" growth plates are more susceptible to damage however when we explore resistance training we actually have data that shows this type of training actually REDUCES the risk of fracture so the complete opposite of what these myth saye…
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Oct 4, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Paleo ”Caveman Diet”
This week we explore the "manly" sounding paleo diet commonly referred to as the "caveman diet". It's a diet that makes some healthy recommendations and does have a pretty good foundation however once again it's questionable claims put us off. So what can you eat on this diet?
* Foods that can be hunted or fished (Meat & fish. Meat preferably grass-fed of wild game)
* Gathered such as eggs, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices
What can you not eat? (Stay tuned as Tom has found some evidence to suggest some of what "you can't eat" was perhaps eaten by "cavemen"!)
* Grains including wheat
* Dairy
* Refined sugar
* potatoes
* Anything processed or with added salt
* Alcohol
While there is no official "paleo diet" it tends to be low carb and high protein. Our main issue is that with its restrictive nature it's going to have some sustainability issues. With any diet, the key to long term success is that it's sustainable. There is no point doing a diet losing…
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Sep 27, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: AGE, ”I’m Getting Old”
We've all heard it "I'm getting old" "I'm too old for any of that" etc etc. While there is evidence to suggest a decline it can be mitigated if individuals take action and in some cases, this mitigation can get to a point where other factors cause improvement with age.
We break down today's episode into multiple parts. First up was exploring the impacts of age on strength, power & mass. We discuss type 2 muscle fibres, the peak age for elite athletes and something that can affect us all with age, sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is an age-related deterioration in skeletal muscle. Once again if individuals take action as we discuss on the pod then you can mitigate its effects and as the data suggests "older pop" can get similar % of strength gains compared to "younger pop" when participating in a resistance program. The worst thing you can do in terms of sarcopenia is giving up and let it get worse. Take action, keep active and keep on top of diet and you'll reap the benefits going forward.
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Sep 20, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: The Alkaline Diet
The alkaline diet is something that you may not have heard of but the main premise of this diet is simple. Cut out acidic foods and eat more alkaline ones. One theory is that excess acid turns to fat and other theories include helping with chronic diseases. We tombstone all of these claims pretty quickly.
When they talk acidic foods they are talking about
* Meat
* Dairy
* Poultry
* Eggs
* Fish
* Grains
* Processed foods
* alcohol
So a pretty large amount of food to cut out. Alkaline foods on the other end are
* Fruits
* Vegetables
* Nuts
* Legumes
So as we discuss in the podcast, on the surface they do make some very healthy suggestions however education must follow as to when cutting large food groups out you need to make sure you won't have any nutritional deficiencies
In regards to all the theory on an alkaline diet helping with chronic diseases such as cancer we go in study heavy and essentially put those to bed. There is no justification for promoting…
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Sep 13, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: Warming Up Before Exercise
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Myths! In this episode, we talk about warming up before exercise. Just want to clarify we are not saying warming up is a myth just that there is some myth around certain types of warmups for certain exercises/movements. However, the discussion takes off and gets slightly heated and we move more towards how a lot of warm-up "rituals" are all personal and it comes down to ensuring your head is in a good place to train.
We mentioned quite a few studies but as you'll tell from Andys passion it doesn't matter what the studies say as if you feel ready and mentally prepared because you've done warmup XYZ "I know I will perform better regardless of what studies say".
A large part of the episode is spent discussing static & dynamic stretching. Key points were that data suggests static stretching could reduce power input in certain movements. We also talked about time efficiency. For example, if you've only got 30 minutes and you're doing squats there is no need to…
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Sep 6, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM)
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Diets. In this episode, we discuss If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM). The core premise of this diet is simple. You are given numbers to hit in terms of fats, protein and carbs and as long as you hit them you are following the diet. Sound appealing right? Eat whatever you want and as long as "it fits your macros" you're in the green.
This is where it gets a bit questionable. If people just throw things like micronutrients out the window and as Tom says on the episode "smash a few protein shakes and then eat chocolate and pizza" yes you're hitting your macros but at what health cost? As we always say EDUCATION is crucial.
We discuss one of the big names and that is the popular https://www.iifym.com/. The problem is they draw you in with calculating your macros for free however if you want the further advice (that we think is crucial) then it's going to cost. The language used is important and websites like these follow the trend of big bright colours, loads of…
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Aug 30, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: Toning Muscle
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Myths! In this episode, we explore muscle "toning". We establish early doors that the word toning is very subjective and essentially nonsensical.
In most cases, we find that the word toning is a marketing word used to attract mainly women. Workouts like "Bums and tums toning session" are most definitely aimed at some women. Do these workouts do what they say? Do they "tone"? It depends. We go into all of that on the episode and also in the follow-up blog post on our website chatshitgetfit.com
Although we are not fans of the term toning it's clear that it may work to get people up and moving. To some, it's a happy, safe word that may motivate you to exercise. Example being 2 workouts the same and achieve the same goals. "Get toned abs with this great workout!" Get shredded six-pack abs with this workout!" The language used will sell the workout to a different audience. As you'll hear in the episode even Domyos and the NHS are guilty of using this terminolog…
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Aug 23, 2020
Let’s Chat, Gym Pet Peeves/Bugbears
We have a few of our own pet peeves/bugbears but the majority are listener submitted. Some seem very simple on the surface however after discussion the ranking we give them may surprise you. We split all the pet peeves into 3 different tiers. Tier 1 being the really bad ones and tier 3 not really bothering us. In the actual episode, we use a more "creative" ranking system but we'll let you hear that for yourselves. Down below are all the pet peeves we discuss and the ranking we gave them.
TIER 1
* Pesty/creepy men
* Wearing high waisted bottoms (Andy was going hard at it and then Tom said he does it. Brilliant.)
* Clips on the smith machine
* Cleaning kit (Present-day COVID)
* Not putting kit/weights away
* Loud screaming/grunting
* Tom Reardon (Yes our Tom Reardon. Cheers Mikey for the submission)
TIER 2
* Wrong use of lifting belts
* Senior/older persons "Back in my day I would have done XYX. Back in my day, I looked like that etc etc.)
* Cleaning kit (pre-COV…
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Aug 16, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Very Low Calorie Diets
Welcome back to Let's Chat, Diets! In this episode, we discuss very-low-calorie diets (VLCD - 800 calories or fewer per day). IMPORTANT: This diet should only be done under medical supervision. Bare that in mind going into the episode. The reason for this episode coming out now is that on social media we came across an advert for "Lose a Stone in 21 Days with Michael Mosley" Now the premise of the program is looking at the health of the volunteers due to lockdown and aiding in shifting weight gained. Now we're not saying he (Dr Mosley) doesn't know what he's doing however when you see big adverts saying Dr says Lose a stone in 21 days by going on XYZ calories a day without much-supporting information accompanying said advert then you're running the risk of impressionable members of the public getting excited and going for it.
We don't just discuss this program though as we explore social media misinterpretation as a whole and why it's so damaging and driving those onto these diets in…
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Aug 9, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: Exercise on an Empty Stomach
We explore whether training/exercising on an empty stomach/fasted state is a good or bad thing. It's not as simple as it sounds and we find it's very individualised/complicated!
We begin by going into the realms of "The Diets" by discussing intermittent fasting. Tom has done this previously so he tells us of his experiences and how he felt from not only a training standpoint but losing weight and the convenience factors.
This took us onto a claim that those training while fasted/empty stomach like to make. Because we are training with low glycogen stores our body is forced to tap into our fat stores for energy. So while this is true yes, as long as you're in a consistent calorie deficit you will lose fat regardless of training fasted or not. Not only that but from a performance standpoint, you will most likely perform worse than if you had eaten before.
However what if you can't exercise after eating for at least 2 hours because it makes you feel sick etc and you simply don't have t…
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Aug 2, 2020
Let’s Chat, Gyms Now OPEN & UK Obesity Drive
In the UK gyms have largely reopened and one our hosts Tom has been back to work in a commercial gym so he has all the details of what to expect and what we can expect going forwards. We also all give our advice for those getting back into the gym after perhaps many months away. Let's be honest most would have been simply walking/running and maybe had access to a few dumbbells etc so If you go back to the gym and try to do the volume you did before....Well, you'll be in for a surprise not only doing it but the next day as well!
The second part of the show we tackle some more hot news in the UK's newly announced obesity drive. Bill gives us all the new proposals and initially there's lot of back and forth between Bill and Andy and their thoughts. Tom finally jumps in with a full mag and unleashes socioeconomics again. We also discuss the controversy of the governments eat out the scheme. Going to need that on a t-shirt soon! Here are the proposals that we discuss
* No junk food adve…
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Jul 26, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Carnivore
Welcome back to let's chat diets! In this episode, we talk everything carnivore diet. It would have been great to get a guest on board who is a carnivore but it proved quite difficult as a large proportion of the vocal carnivores are either absolute zealots or will refuse to remove the tunnel vision and have a logical discussion. We assure you though that we did our best to look at both sides of the coin and we certainly came prepared with multiple solid studies to get into.
As well as Toms craziness (this week it went to a new level) we focus on breaking down certain claims made by carnivores.
* Weight loss ("Insulin Spikes")
* Better Heart Health (Saturated fat)
* Lower inflammation
* Plants are bad (Antinutrients)
* Don't need fibre
* Sugar is toxic
* Pesticides
* Environmental impact
We go in study heavy on this one BUT as you'll find out studies are sometimes very misleading. Bill brings up 3 whopping studies showing no link between high levels of saturated fat…
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Jul 19, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: CrossFit WILL Injure You + DEEP Squats = BAD Knees
CrossFit will injure you. There have been so many links over the years in regards to doing CrossFit will injure you more than traditional training modalities. Tom even mentions that it's become a meme over the years. While we do have our thoughts on why injuries tend to occur in CrossFit we also have some studies (listed down below) that show that per 1000 hours CrossFit isn't that bad! One of the studies even shows the injury rate at a ridiculously low level. What this study did say though and it's something we all agreed on is that in that first year of training is when most of the injuries are tending to happen. Doing too much too soon. Not learning the basic movement patterns. Essentially be over-excited and not being sensible with your training. THIS is what is going to injure you.
Deep squats = bad knees. This is something that stemmed back from 50s/60s with a Dr Karl Klein. Interestingly Bill started with giving what the consensus was in terms of Dr Klein's findings (which is d…
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Jul 12, 2020
Let’s Chat, Diets: Vegan
Welcome to a brand new series. The Diets. We start with a bang and in this weeks episode, we go into everything Vegan. Controversial with lots of information out there so we are not alone this week as we are joined by Mark from @strongtobeuseful who is a vegan himself and is quite vocal on the topic on social media. Most importantly is the way in which he is vocal and that is approachable. Because of this, we think it was perfect to get him involved.
It's a complicated topic and it takes us over 2 hours to finish up (we could have gone longer!). We cover everything from the ethical side to the common misconceptions associated with going vegan, the socioeconomic argument and our own thoughts and opinions. Some of it isn't opinion though as we do bring in some really good studies to solidify certain points. Important to note that it's a 50/50 split on this episode in terms of vegan and not. No echo chambers here!
If you are vegan, thinking of going vegan or even maybe despise veganism…
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Jul 5, 2020
Let’s Chat, BCAA Supplementation
In this weeks episode, we take on a listener request and talk everything BCAA and the rise of the BCAA canned drink. This is a supplement that has taken some stick over the years and from the studies we've seen it's for a good reason. BUT we have found some rather interesting studies. Tom found a whopping meta-analysis that actually shows that BCAA supplementation can offer a "large" decrease in DOMS. (Delayed onset muscle soreness) We get into the nitty-gritty of that study on the episode!
The drinks. Kes, who sent the request in was really interested in the drink NOCCO. NOCCO is a caffeinated, sugar-free beverage that contains BCAA. Bill and Andy absolutely love NOCCO and are happy to pay the £2 a can for it. Tom (who's not a cross fitter) isn't so keen and isn't convinced the drink is worth the price tag. Although we say a lot of good about NOCCO we are also offering reasons why perhaps your money is best spent elsewhere.
It's a great topic of discussion and amongst all the chaos…
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Jun 28, 2020
Let’s Chat, Myths: Running & Bad Knees + Caffeine Dehydrates
This week we introduce a brand new series. Let's Chat, Myths. This series will contain all the common myths in the health & fitness industry and we will give our take on their legitimacy and come at you with some study backed info. This series is going to be alongside another sub-series all about diets so each week will alternate between the 2 to keep things fresh. Don't worry the main show with hot topics will still be going on so if anything new comes up or any of you listeners out there want to hear us discuss something then send us a message on our socials and we will be happy to do an episode.
In this first episode of "The Myths," we tackle "Running is bad for your knees" and "Caffeine dehydrates you" Before we recorded this episode I did some Instagram polls asking about running in particular. One of them stood out to me and that was "Do you think too much running can cause knee pain" and we discuss a study in the episode (The Ultra Study) which debunks that claim. Tom was surpr…
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Jun 21, 2020
Let’s Chat, Skinny Jab, Juice Plus & Boombod
In this weeks episode, we are joined by Royal Army Physical Training Corps instructor Coach Dean Hammond. He's got years of experience in the industry and he was pretty vocal about Skinny Jab on social media so it made sense to get him on this week. So this week we discuss Skinny Jab, Juice plus and Boombod. In the mix of all these products we also discuss weight/fat loss as a whole and how we as an industry need to change the language used and work harder to get the right information out there.
Skinny Jab has been blowing up on socials recently due to certain Z list celebs like Gemma Collins promoting it to their huge following. We look at what this product actually is. We break it down scientifically but also dive into the ethical side of the product and the morality of these certain celebs endorsing it when they have such a susceptible following.
Juice Plus has been around for a while now and it's probably known more for it's "multi-level marketing". We all know that person who ap…
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Jun 14, 2020
Let’s Chat, Fitness Apps
In this weeks episode, we dive into fitness apps + Birds aren't real. No seriously. Tom reveals all and we all know he takes his research very seriously! Back to the apps, there is an abundance of them on the app store but we take a closer look at 4 main categories. Running/cycling, recovery, nutrition tracking and sleep tracking. We take particular attention to the apps, STRAVA, GOWOD, ROMWOD, My Fitness Pal and Sleep Cycle.
Before this episode, Bill put up some polls on his Instagram asking questions such as "Do you use an app to track your sleep". He got a fantastic response and on average received 75 responses on each question. Thanks to all those who got involved!
Especially when it comes to the segment on recovery apps, Tom comes in with his studies and there's a real lengthy discussion into stretching & using tools such as foam rollers and the like for recovery, mobility and "reducing doms" you certainly won't find an echo chamber here! We hope we've covered most of it but if…
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Jun 8, 2020
Let’s Chat, WTF is the OYO NOVA GYM
In this weeks episode, we explore the super-duper space-age wonder that is the "OYO NOVA GYM" It's the successor to the "OYO GYM" and promises a gym in your hands that you can take anywhere. As of now, it holds the record for being the highest funded fitness product on Kickstarter, ever! If you're coming into this episode thinking we're going to blow smoke up its arse then you are sorely mistaken! As usual, Tom dives into all the studies giving us the details on this "NASA" product, while Andy tells us that it's basically "space rubber". Bill tries to keep things on track but with a product as mental as this one it's a tough ask. Down below are a few links to products we mention and to the official product Kickstarter so you can take a look for yourselves. Oh and a message to Elon Musk, next time you fire something into space, please send the NOVA GYM with it as that's where it truly belongs
OYO NOVA GYM: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oyo/oyo-nova-gym?ref=f1o7w9&utm_medium=refe…
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May 31, 2020
Let’s Chat, Fat but Fit or Slim and Sedentary
Different types of fat? (Subcutaneous and visceral) Different types of health? (Mental, physical, performance) There is a lot to get into and we go from sumo wrestlers to fat Roman gladiators to just your everyday office worker who on the outside looks great but all that inactivity is causing chaos on the inside! With studies coming out of Toms arse, Andy struggling to decide what side of the fence he's on and Bill happily stirring the pot it's your standard episode of Chat Sh*t Get Fit! If you take anything away from this, fat or thin get out and exercise!
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May 24, 2020
Let’s Chat, Fitness Trackers
What are fitness trackers? Different types of fitness tracker? Why would you want a fitness tracker? What type of fitness tracker is best for different situations? We explore all of this, giving recommendations along the way. (Are apple watches any good?) As well as all the geeky stuff we also address Andy's obsession with TomTom and Tom's desire to put his tracker in strange places.
It gets pretty mad at times, so strap in, enjoy the pod and hopefully, you'll learn all about fitness trackers.
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May 17, 2020
Let’s Chat, Covid & Fitness
In this very first episode we discuss the impact Covid has had on ourselves but also the fitness industry as a whole but essentially this is an introduction to the 3 of us. Hold on as we learn the ropes to this podcast malarkey and we hope you enjoy this very first episode of Chat Sh*t Get Fit.
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