The All-Strong Podcast

We're on a hot one this week. This episode is for those of us who don't tidy up the gym when we're done with our equipment. We're talking basic gym etiquette, safety, good behaviour and accessibility. Know someone who doesn't tidy up? Send this to them to see if we can change their minds. Everyone deserves to use the gym, and there's no good reason to ruin their experience.

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Today it's just me, and I'm talking about how you can learn to appreciate your efforts and take better stock of whatever you're up to. It's hard to stop and be kind to yourself, especially when it feels selfish, but we're going to learn a few ways that you can do that and the reasons why it's important to do so.

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If you've ever heard me express an opinion on something relating to training, there's a strong chance that that opinion was inspired by one of three people: Brian Shaw, Mark Rippetoe or Andy Tsang. When I signed up to do my Level 4 in S&C, I never expected it to have quite as positive an impact on me - Andy's massive base of knowledge and ability to use passion to make you think about facts and methods in your own way is unparalleled. He knows exactly when to push and exactly when to step back and learn for yourself, so when we started chatting about the possibility of recording an episode together, I immediately got excited for the conversation ahead of me. I hope you find this chat as valuable as I did. Andy's been a huge influence on the development of my career, and I hope that bringing his words to you can help with your training, work or even just a training session or two. Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andytsang1/ The infamous ladder drill post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTMcsKZsAoX/ Want to support the show? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Allstrongpod Check out my other links linktr.ee/allstrongpod

The world has changed a lot in recent years, but we've had no help to deal with it. This year especially, we're seeing record lows in motivation levels across the board. I think I have some ideas on where it's come from and how we can deal with it moving forwards.

If you want to hear the episode I talk about from Kurtis Mitchell's Just Talking podcast, here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jFCDfSgbxFSH69iVbqqBM?si=39cadf3a02e04a12

If you want to listen to some shows about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, try these:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2twZ18KhIlqUlPpBN5kglH?si=3831d8fd19ce4f1f

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3y4ZfHldowAAQx3pTUIejA?si=739d95d90bc04b53

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In this episode, I'm at the Arches Hall in Randalstown, Northern Ireland, where I'm doing a presentation on how strength is for everyone, regardless of age, gender or otherwise. If you're just getting into training or generally interested in how widely training can help people, stick around!

If you're a member of a group who'd like me to come and present on training or strength, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the link below.

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Mindset is a word you hear thrown around a lot in fitness, and it can be a bit of a cliché in a lot of cases, but I got Jo McAlister of Reset My Stress to come on the show and talk about how mindset can be related to the unconscious mind, and through certain ways of thinking, you can alter it and make it work for you. 

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In this episode, I chat to Harvey McClurkin about how the unexpected can sometimes block the path to our goals. As we'll find out, the things which stand in our way can sometimes be quite serious, too! Never fear, though: Harvey is here to talk to us about how to keep working beyond the bad news.

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Today, I've got colleague and friend Jordan Pattison on the show to talk about the common misconceptions which many people have when it comes to training. We're covering all kinds of ground today, from what kind of advice to avoid to how you can overcome the nonsense and start making progress using your own savvy and confidence. 

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Welcome back! This episode features an old friend from school and work: Sarah Davdison. In 2021, Sarah took part in her first amateur bodybuilding competition, and she's here today to chat about what you can expect from your first prep and show if you're considering going into the sport for yourself. 

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Welcome to series 2! In this first episode of a new run, I'm here to give you a fairly disagreeable resolution to take with you into 2023. It's all about where you go for information, how valuable things are to you and how you can get real help when you need it. Trust me, I think I can change your mind. 

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This is the 10th episode of season 1 of the All-Strong Podcast, and while it's not a topical one, it's one that thanks you for your support and lets you know just how much is waiting for you in season 2. There's a ton of material still to cover, but I'd be doing a disservice if I didn't secure some guests to talk about them on the show alongside me. I'm really excited to get into all the topics you've suggested, and in case there are any on the list that don't cover your questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch and let me know what they are! Thanks so much for your support so far; I can't wait to bring you more in the next batch of episodes!

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This is definitely the most important one yet. Discipline, motivation, accountability, training consistency, coaching, responsibility, goal setting and more; everything you could need to know about hitting your targets and carrying on beyond them is in this episode. Thanks so much to my guest, Josh bates, for contributing such fantastic insight and value. 

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Recovery! A huge topic, and one that's essential for EVERYONE to learn about. What is it? What does it look like? What does it involve? I'm breaking it all down for you today while we line up guests for the next few episodes, so hopefully it's a good one to fill the gap with!

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This week it's another question from me while I think about getting together with some guests for questions that have been asked over the past while. We're talking strength training as always, but more specifically the benefits of strength training and why they're totally necessary for everyone, not just athletes. We're also touching on the basics of what you need to get stronger in the first place, and how many people try and avoid them, for whatever reason.

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Fun fact: this episode is the first one I've managed in one(ish) take!

Anyway, we're talking about reaching training plateaus, and how you can overcome them with the use of stimuli and programming. Stuck in a rut and not making any progress? Listen along to find out what you can do. It's normal to hit plateaus in the gym, but dealing with them properly will make or break whether you come out the other side and keep getting better.

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We're going after a big one today! Not only that, we're also looking at some emerging science on the topic to completely change your perception of it at the same time!

Basically, rep ranges for muscle growth are changing, and the old repetition continuum is being thrown out of the window. If you're looking to train hypertrophy, then there's some new science on the block, and I'm here to explain it to you.

Oh, and if you want to get stronger? Nothing's changed. You still have to lift heavy. Sorry! 

Thanks to Niraj Kapur from everybodyworksinsales.com for submitting this question on LinkedIn. 

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Guest alert! This week we've got the pleasure of hearing from Steve Lazars, a professional cricketer, life coach and mentor. Steve just launched a new lifestyle mentoring project called Advanced Perspective, which you'll be able to check out in this week's notes (al-strong.com). He's helped me massively when it comes to analysing the angles of my business which I could focus more on growing, and I'm sure he could do a huge amount for you too. This week's discussion is based around using fitness to shape a good lifestyle, but we also talk about the importance of (GOOD) coaching and how professionals in every industry should be respected for their knowledge and ability to enhance your life. As always, head to all-strong.com for anything you might need, and don't forget to keep submitting questions!

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This week's topic is about resting between sets. Should you really be taking longer than 30 seconds? Yes. Why? Listen along and find out. 

Notes for this episode can be found at all-strong.com/ as always - check them out if you want to go into more detail.

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We back! This week, we're building on the principles of last time, talking about stressors, General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and why pushing yourself in the gym isn't always the answer. We talk a little about recovery and handling stress too, so stick around for that!

As always, head to all-strong.com/ to read the notes and ask any questions you might have for future episodes.

Welcome to the first ever episode of the All-Strong Podcast! I'm very excited to share my passion for anatomy and physiology with you and to bring you facts and snippets of info that will help you better understand your body and your training. 

If you're new to training or feel like you want to know more about what you're doing, this episode should provide a really good guide for you in terms of learning a bit about how training like an athlete can benefit your everyday life.

If you have any questions, submit them at all-strong.com