#311 Why should kids do sports? with Cha...

What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More

In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More

In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More

What's the fastest growing sport in America? It's good for your mind, body and soul. If you guessed pickleball, you're right. And if you've never played the game, it's time to pick up a paddle and reap the benefits of this amazing sport. Today's guest is Jeff Kline, Director of S ... Show More

<p>We all know how important it is to build strength for health and resilience. But if your main sport is running, what exactly do you need in the gym? Learn the 7 most important areas to cover and how to get it done with today's special guest, hybrid athlete and coach Alec Bleni ... Show More

<p>Arnold spent the weekend at Oktoberfest, and came away with an important question: how many of you want to be fit and healthy just to be fit and healthy? That&#39;s the not mission, and it&#39;s time to see the bigger picture to ensure good health and more life enjoyment. You& ... Show More

My patients and readers tell me that one of the biggest obstacles they face on their path towards better health is lack of support. I always say that getting healthy is a team sport, and unfortunately, many of us are lacking the positive encouragement and supportive relationships ... Show More

In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. With growing concerns over childhood obesity, limited opportunities for physical activity in school, decreased outdoor playtime, and reduced sports participation, the lack of physical ... Show More

<p>Everyone has a sport they love—whether it’s playing, watching, or just talking about it! In this episode, Jessica and Emily share their favorite sports and explain why they enjoy them so much. From the fast-paced strategy of tennis to the relaxing freedom of swimming, they dis ... Show More

Today I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Helen Hall back to the podcast. Helen is a movement therapist, a running coach, a pain expert and one of the best coaches in any modality that I have ever come across. She has had a lifelong passion for analysing posture and movement, ... Show More

The Free Form Fitness team talks about marathon and half-marathon training mistakes Episode 2210: Biggest Marathon, Half-Marathon Training Mistakes by the Free Form Fitness Team on Practicing For Long Runs The vision behind Free Form Fitness is to create a fitness company that is ... Show More