The Fitness Psych Podcast

#15 How To Optimise Movement With Efficient Breathing

In the episode I'm joined by Ian Davis, A Strength and Conditioning Coach and Higher Education Lecturer in Plymouth. He is an Animal Flow Instructor and Co-Founder of ROOTS Health & Performance - new training company which introduces people, or reconnects people with the underlying foundations which promote health and performance.
- The breathing system explained
- The relationship between breathing and movement efficiency
- Managing anxiety directly through breathing
- What is efficient movement?
- Relationship between breathing and efficient movement
- Anxiety, Attention, and breathing
- How to breath correctly
 
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#psychology #movement #breathwork #anxiety #sport #fitness #exercise #health #animalflow #oxygen

Girls’ Experiences and Barriers To Physical Activity w/ Emma Cowley PhD

I am joined by @emmacowley44 who has recently completed her PhD at LJMU. Her PhD involved designing and delivering a remote physical intervention to teenage girls (@HERizonproj), that was informed by psychology and behaviour change techniques. 
 
In this episode we chat about:
Girls' barriers to physical activity 
Feminine ideals and fitness
Scope of practice / Referral pathways
Importance of female role models
Female focussed research in sport science 
I enjoyed this episode and hope you guys find it interesting too!
 

#13 Mistakes Coaches Make When Selling

In this episode I'm joined by @stu_fitprosales to chat about all things selling! Very different to the typical episode but I think fitness professionals are going to find this one useful!
We cover:
- Common mistakes coaches make when selling
- Features vs Benefits
- Handling objections
- 1-1 and Group offers
- Should you display your prices
 
And so much more!! 
 
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#sales #fitpros #selling #onlinecoaching #money #nutrition #fitness #business #marketing #fitnesscoaching #psychology #leadgen #coaches #fitnessbusiness

#12 What Drives Behaviour Change? with Dr A’Naja Newsome

Today I am joined by @anajanewsomephd, #exercise scientist, educator, entrepreneur, weight lifting coach and so much more!! Was my pleasure to welcome her on the show and we had a great conversation where we spoke about:
- What drives behaviour change?- What the process of change looks like- Setting realistic goals with clients - Coach-client relationship - Speaking the client’s language- The Importance of enjoyable exercise experiences- Psychological flexibility
 
We did a lot of geeking out in the episode and I hope you guys enjoy. If you'd like to get in contact with A'Naja or see more of what she is up to, check her out on #instagram:
@anajanewsomephd
@optimizestrength
 
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#psychology #exercise #behaviourchange #fitness #weightlifting #weightloss #strength #florida #usa #professor #goalsetting #exercisescience #nutrition #selfefficacy 

#11 Navigating the Wild Wild West (The Fitness Industry)

So excited to be back for Season Two of The Fitness Psych Podcast, where we are joined by more awesome guests!
In this episode, @the.dan.osman and I chat about our experiences navigating the fitness industry. Loved this chat and think you guys are gonna enjoy it too. We cover:- The Art Of Coaching
- Navigating Instagram
- Instagram vs Reality
- How much is enough?- What does success look like to you?- Male Self-Care
- Personal Responsibility 
 
Let us know your thoughts and tag me @thefitnesspsych_ !! 

#10 Motivational Interviewing For Fitness Professionals

In this episode, I was joined by Hugh Gilmore of Podium Psychology. He has a decade of consulting experience in elite environments, ranging from working with multiple Team GB sports including medalists from Rio and Tokyo, from British Weightlifting and British Athletics, along with supporting other world champions in non olympic sports.He is trainer in Motivational Interviewing and a Rational Emotive Behaviour Psychotherapist having trained at the Albert Ellis Institute In New York as well as being BASES accredited Performance Psychologist with the English Institute of Sport.
 
This was a great episode to finish off season 1, I think you guys are going to love it! We covered:
 
- What is Motivational Interviewing and Why Is It Useful?
- Moving through ambivalence
- Skills of MI
- The downside of praise [~28:00]
- How to give advice to clients 
- Managing client "excuses" [~49:00]
- Is client success your responsibility? [~57:00]
 
If you want to connect or learn more from Hugh:
PodiumPsychology@gmail.com
Insta @hughjohngilmore
Youtube: Podium Psychology
 
 
 
 
#motivationalinterviewing #behaviourchange #fitness #psychology #onlinecoaching

#9 Imagery And Mental Skills for Behaviour Change w/ Dr Jon Rhodes

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Jon Rhodes (@rhodespsych) to chat about all things imagery and beyond!
What is imagery and why is it important in behaviour change?
Navigating conflicting values  [~17:00]
How beliefs can impact our behaviour [~20:00]
Automatic and reflective approaches [~24:00]
Live guided imagery example [~30:00]
Shifting internal states through imagery [~38:00]
Helpful thinking for motivation [~48:00]
When to push harder or stop [~52:00]
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Website: www.imagerycoaching.com
Twitter: @RhodesPsych

#8 Working On Client Body Image

In this episode, I am joined by @shannonbeer_ - a coach who helps people be confident in their bodies, take care of their health and get the most out of life. 
In collaboration with Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, Shannon has developed Comprehensive Coaching, an iterative framework exploring the intersections of health, wellness, fitness, food and psychology.  In addition to her health coaching practice, Shannon mentors other coaches who are seeking to make a more meaningful impact in their clients’ lives.
 
In this episode we cover:
- The importance of addressing client body image
- Stable vs Unstable Self Worth
- Working on yourself as a catalyst for improvements in other areas of life
- What supporting client body image looks like in coaching
- Subjective measures of success [41:00]
- Importance of supervision as a coach [53:00]
- How to know if a coach is right for you [58:00]
 
 
@shannonbeer_
https://www.shannonlbeer.com/
 
 
 

#7 Identity Shifts & Putting Health On Autopilot

In this episode I am joined by Dr Emil (@dremilofficial), the founder of Health Evolved Academy and the face of Doctor Emil Nutrition Supplement Company. He helps high-performers and busy entrepreneurs establish long-term, sustainable habits to upgrade their fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. His mission is to help people put health on autopilot to give them more time and bandwidth to focus on the things that matter.
 
We cover loads of ground here, including:
- His journey from Medical Doctor to online fitness professional and entrepreneur
- The importance of investing in yourself
- What makes good coaching?
- The importance of identity shift in long term change [~19:00]
- Putting Health on Autopilot [28:00]
- Discussion of values [40:00]
 
I hope you guys enjoy this episode! Let me know any thoughts and comments.
 

#6 Goals vs Values For Health and Fitness Behaviours

In this episode I chat about goals and values:
- What are goals?
- How do goals work?
- My ultimate goal-setting process that allows me to achieve my goals
- The importance of values, and how to identify them
- Why we should help clients identify values
 
 
If you want to learn more about my goal-setting process or how to discover your values, message me on Twitter @ellawhitcomb_ or Instagram @thefitnesspsych_ 
 
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#fitness #values #goals #meaning #exercise #podcast #motivation #success