1% Happier & Healthier
Welcome to the 1% Happier & Healthier podcast where Ann and Sally, two working women in their 50s, explore practical tips to help you take small achievable steps towards living your best life ever. Our vision is to inspire small, sustainable changes that lead to steady progress that lead to a happier and healthier you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Episode 10 Hyrox Doubles: The Rules
Subtitle: 5 Rules & Tips You Need to Know
Episode Summary
In this bite-sized HYROX Mini Series episode, Ann and Sal break down the top 5 rules and insider tips every HYROX Doubles team needs to know — especially if you’re stepping into the arena for the first time.
Whether you’re training with your best friend, partner, or teammate, knowing these rules could save you from costly...
Want to know the secret to performing better in every area of life?
Sleep, Strength & Success with Marc Finney
In this inspiring episode, Ann and Sal sit down with Marc Finney, founder of Finney Training Systems and co-founder of Edge Athletic Performance, to talk about the three pillars that shape both performance and wellbeing — sleep, strength, and success.
With over a decade of experience...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - The Wall Ball War – 100 Reps of Reality
One throw at a time
The HYROX wall balls are the final boss: 100 reps that demand strength, endurance, and mental toughness. In this episode, we share squat-to-throw mechanics, breathing patterns, and how to break the reps into manageable sets.
🏐 Perfecting your wall ball technique
🫁 Breathing and pacing under high reps
🔥 How we trained shoulders and le...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Join the Lunge Club
Grab your bag
HYROX sandbag lunges are a leg-burning test of single-leg strength and endurance. In this episode, Sally and Ann break down lunge mechanics, how to balance under load, and ways to improve coordination when fatigue hits.
🦵 Training tips for single-leg power and balance
🎒 Sandbag placement and posture for better control
🔥 How we managed the relentless lunge dis...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Hold Tight - Farmers Carry
Walking like Tom Stoltman
The HYROX farmer’s carry is simple—but not easy. Two heavy kettlebells, 200 meters, and your grip strength on the line. This week, we talk grip endurance, posture control, and how to stop your body from swaying under fatigue.
💪 Best grip variations for training the farmer’s carry
🧍 How posture and core stability save energy
🔥 Training tips ...
🎙️ Title: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Truth About Diets and Lasting Change
✨ Subtitle: A holistic conversation with women’s health coach Nikki on emotions, somatic healing, and the 1% approach to real well-being
In this episode, Sally and An sit down with Nikki, a women’s holistic health coach, who shares her personal journey and professional philosophy on achieving long-term well-being. Nikki’s approach goes far beyond ...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Row, Row, Row, 1000 meters to go
Row smart not hard!
The 1,000 m HYROX row isn’t just about pulling harder—it’s about rhythm, breathing, and pacing. Sally and Ann dive into proper rowing form, common mistakes to avoid, and how to train your splits for the race.
🚣 Technique breakdown: legs, core, arms in sync
⌛ How to pace 1,000 m in the middle of a tough event
📈 Our personal rowing progress an...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Burpee Breakthrough – Jumping Past Limits
Ann's favourite
The HYROX burpee broad jump is infamous for spiking your heart rate and testing your mental grit over 80 meters. In this episode, we share energy-saving transitions, pacing strategies, and how to keep your jumps explosive without burning out too soon.
💥 Burpee-to-broad-jump technique explained
❤️🔥 Why this station pushes your heart rate s...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - The Rope Burn – Sled Pull Survival
Subtitle: week 3 the art of dragging 100 kilos
The HYROX sled pull is a full-body test of grip, upper-body pulling power, and grit. In this episode, Sally and Ann break down rope technique, stance, and how to use your legs—not just your arms—to survive this brutal station. We share training tips for improving grip strength, building pulling endurance, and ke...
The Ultimate Guide to Thriving: Living your best life with Cami Sophia
At 23 Cami - The Wellness Mentor We Wish We Had
Cami shares her daily habits, wellness mindset, and how she built a life she loves — at just 23.
In this uplifting and energizing episode, Ann and Sally sit down with Cami, a 23-year-old podcaster, influencer, and wellness enthusiast who’s redefining what it means to live your best life—inside and out.
Cami’s ...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Pushing Limits – The Sled Push Showdown
Week 2 moving mountains (well… sleds)
Last week, Sally and Ann took on their first HYROX station — the SkiErg — and discovered how deceptively tough it can be. This week, they’re moving down the course to one of the most notorious stations of all: the sled push.
At first glance, it’s “just pushing weight across the floor,” but anyone who’s tri...
1% Happier and Healthier 100% Hyrox - Pulling Power - Ski Erg Secrets Unlocked
Week 1 finding our rhythm
This week Sally and Ann tackle their first HYROX station: the SkiErg. At first glance it looks like a simple machine — two handles, a flywheel, and a pulling motion. But within minutes, it demands full-body coordination, explosive power, and serious cardiovascular endurance.
The SkiErg mimics the double-pole movement ...
🎙 Episode 1 – The Road to Birmingham Begins
Welcome to the very first episode of the 1% Happier & Healthier Podcast 100% Hyrox series — where you'll hear, Ann and Sally, taking on an extraordinary challenge.
You’ll be joining us for a 12-week rollercoaster as we prepare for our very first Hyrox competition in Birmingham. Until Friday, we never thought we’d get tickets… but then the opportunity dropped into our lap...
Could crystals be the answer to living your best life?
A conversation with Crystal Therapist Alison on how crystals helped her find her purpose—and how she now helps others.
Join Ann and Sally as they sit down with Alison, a certified Crystal Therapist, Reiki Master, and accredited crystal course teacher. In this episode, Alison shares how her personal healing journey—sparked by a breakdown—led her to the transformative power of ...
Is Pilates the answer to everything?
Pilates, Purpose & Passing It On: Karen’s 25-Year Wellness Journey
In this uplifting episode, Ann and Sally chat with Karen – a seasoned Pilates teacher with over 25 years of experience – as she reflects on her remarkable journey in the world of movement and wellbeing.
Karen shares how a single magazine article sparked a life-changing decision at a career crossroads. With courage ...
How One Breath Can Change Your Life
Timeseekers: From Overwhelmed to Empowered — Jess & Jen’s Story
What if just one breath — one intentional pause — could begin to shift everything?
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jess and Jen, the heart-centered founders of Timeseekers Wellness, to explore how two busy women juggling full-time jobs and family life found their way back to themselves through simple daily ...
Happiness over Hustle - Aaron's journey to inclusive fitness
In this inspiring episode, Ann and Sally chat with Aaron – a former GB swimmer, Ironman competitor, and dedicated fitness specialist.
Aaron opens up about his journey, from struggling in school and finding confidence in swimming, to discovering gym culture and ultimately launching his own inclusive gym space. His approach welcomes people of all ages and fitness leve...
Ann and Sally Reflect on Their Year So Far
In this episode, Ann and Sally take a moment to check in and reflect on how their year is shaping up. They share their progress toward their goals, the challenges they’ve encountered along the way, and what’s coming up next. It’s a candid conversation about the power of making small, consistent steps toward living your best life and being 1% happier and healthier every day.
Join them as they...
Ann and Sally Talk to Liz from I Cook You Serve (scroll down for recipes)
In this inspiring episode, Liz from I Cook You Serve shares her journey of turning frustration into action. When she couldn't find quick, healthy meal options for her children, Liz decided to create a business that serves her local community with home-cooked, nutritious meals. Today, Liz serves hundreds of customers of all ages, providing th...
A Journey with Owen Jones of Your Life Compass
In this inspiring episode, Owen Jones shares his incredible journey—from waking up on the side of a dual carriageway in the Midlands to becoming an author, ultra runner, and public speaker. Owen reveals that while waking up on the roadside was a pivotal moment in his life, it wasn't the moment that made him stop drinking. That transformation came later, and Owen of...
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