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Many people find gyms daunting. At AKR, we make fitness fun and achievable so you can feel fitter, healthier and happier.This podcast is an extension of our mission: Energising Life, Together. We share tips, tools and strategies to help you live an energised life.
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Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
45 min
In this episode, Lynsey, Zatto and Mike chat about putting principles before methods when it comes to your health and fitness.
The team also summarise the main themes over the seasons and Zatto shares her story and how she came to be a coach at AKR.
Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
52 min
In this episode, AKR member Stevie joins Mike and Zatto to chat about his fitness journey.
Stevie shares how he always wanted to lose weight but wasn't able to. He was intimidated by gyms and found himself stuck in unhelpful eating cycles and drawn into wacky diets.
This is Stevie's story and how he turned it around.
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
36 min
In a follow on from Episode 36 about how your own brain fools you, Mike joins Lynsey and Adam to chat about how an understanding of science can help you protect yourself from misinformation and fads.
Adam also shares a little of his background and how he came to join Team AKR.
Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
46 min
In this episode, AKR member Chris joins Adam and Lynsey.
Chris chats reflects on the double-edged sword that being a highly driven person can be.
He chats about motivation, burnout and a shift from being highly goal-orientated to finding ways to enjoy the process in work, life and in fitness.
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
53 min
In this episode, Mike and Lynsey chat about the various ways your own brain fools you on a daily basis.
Learn about heuristics, biases and fallacies so you can be a better thinker and better protect yourself against misinformation, particularly in the health and fitness world.
Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
48 min
In this episode, AKR member Mhairi joins Lynsey and Matt to chat about her journey.
Listen in as Mhairi shares:
- How your 50s can be a difficult time for women.
- Giving up smoking. How she got into strength training.
- Taking up running and achieving her first half marathon aged 60.
- Dealing with injuries.
- And more!
Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
1hr 50 sec
In this episode, the team reflect on the last year (or two!) and begin to look forward to 2022.
Coach Matt also joins the podcast for the first time and shares a little of his background.
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
49 min
In this episode we answer some more listener questions. Also Fabio joins the podcast for the first time and shares a little of his background.
Look out for discussion around:
- I eat because I'm unhappy but then I'm unhappy because I eat.
- How can I stop myself feeling a bit intimidated by being around fitter people?
- How do you keep moving forward in the fitness journey?
- How do you learn to allow yourself to take a day off from the gym?
- If you could gain one skill instantly, what would it be?
Book mentioned: The Happiness Trap
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
32 min
The team wrap up Season 4 with a discussion of injuries and setbacks, sharing personal experiences and lessons you can use in your own life.
Mentioned in this episode:
Book:
- What Happy People Know by Dan Baker
"The Three Ps":
- Is it personal?
- Is it pervasive?
- Is it permanent?
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
29 min
The festive season can be a challenging time for a number of reasons. In this episode, the team chat about Christmas and what it means for your fitness.