The Fundamentals of Fitness
The Fundamentals of Fitness is your no-fluff, science-backed guide to getting stronger, moving better, and performing at your best — whether you're a beginner, an everyday gym-goer, or an aspiring athlete. Hosted by award-winning coach Alison Berrisford, this podcast breaks down the essentials of fitness, training, mindset, and nutrition in a way that’s smart, simple, and genuinely helpful. With real-life coaching stories, expert insights, and practical takeaways, each episode helps you understand what actually works — without jargon, gimmicks, or unrealistic expectations. RSSVERIFY
Episodes
Are you truly hungry, or just bored, stressed, or tired?
In this episode, Alison Berrisford breaks down how to tell the difference between physical and emotional hunger, why your brain craves comfort foods when stressed, and 5 simple strategies to stop eating when you’re not actually hungry — without feeling deprived.
🎯 Your action step: Track your hunger for 3 days. Write ‘P’ for physical or ‘E’ for emotional next to each meal. Awa...
Motivation won’t get you to your goals — but habits will.
In this episode, Alison Berrisford breaks down why motivation is unreliable, the science of habit formation, and how to build the discipline that creates lasting results. You’ll learn how to use simple “if-then” plans, why habits can take up to 66 days to stick, and how nearly half your daily actions can become automatic if you do this right.
🎯 Your action step: Pick one habi...
I’m Alison Berrisford — personal trainer, performance coach, and your host of The Fundamentals of Fitness. This podcast cuts through the confusion with science-backed, practical advice to help you train smarter, move better, and build strength that lasts. Whether you're a beginner or chasing performance, you’ll get real-life coaching tips, expert insight, and simple strategies that actually work. No fluff, no fads — just the fundam...
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