The Movement Link Podcast

These are the top 3 supplements that I would recommend to support training performance for anyone on a budget.

Each of these supplements is supported by a huge amount of research showing that their efficacy. Because if you’re going to buy something, I think it’s important that you’re spending your money on something that actually works. 

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Join me as I go through my worst injury and why mindset is so important, variables to consider if you want to optimise your recovery, late-night carbs, how to manage training if you're time poor and why I love big lifts. 

Some epic questions that were a lot of fun to answer! Thanks again to everyone that submitted questions for this episode. 

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How do you know when it's time to go heavier and increase the weight of an exercise? Because at some stage, you'll likely reach a point in your training where everything feels heavy (that's kind of the point!). 

So in this episode, I share a simple four-point checklist to take the guesswork out of weight increases so you can keep progressing safely and confidently. 

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When it comes to building a training split, it's important that this aligns with your goals, your lifestyle, and your ability to recover. 

In this episode, I break down exactly how to choose the right split for you, the key questions to ask before you start, and practical examples for 3, 4, and 5-day training weeks so you can train smarter, not just harder. 

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Wondering if you can still drink alcohol and make progress with fat loss? In this episode, I break down how alcohol affects your body, how it fits into a calorie deficit, and what to watch out for if you want to include it without sabotaging your goals. 

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If you've ever wondered how to actually calculate your macros, this episode is all about giving you a clear, step-by-step guide to figuring out your protein, fats, and carbs.

Now just a quick heads up that I will be throwing around some numbers, so grab a notebook and pen and let's dive in. 

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In this episode I'm looking at fasted training and fat loss - because logically, it makes a lot of sense to do your workout on an empty stomach in the hope that it will help burn more body fat. 

So I'm going to break down what fasted training is, how it works, the really important difference between fat burning and fat loss, and whether skipping breakfast before your training session is really helping your results. 

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In this episode, I’m going to give you my top tips on how to make tracking your calories easier, less stressful, and actually useful. 

I’ll also cover common mistakes, what to do if you find yourself running out of calories by 4pm, and how to use tracking as a flexible tool (rather than a rigid rulebook). 

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In this episode, I share how to go on holiday, enjoy the food, and still come home feeling good - without overthinking it or worrying about undoing all your progress. 

Because, yes, it is possible to relax, enjoy yourself, and stay on track. It just takes a few simple strategies, a little awareness, and knowing how to make it work for you. 

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There is currently an (over) abundance of protein added, high protein foods and snacks on our supermarker shelves. But do you actually need these in your diet? 

In this episode, I look specifically at protein added foods, plus the health halo effect that often comes into play with protein packed foods. And most importantly, I also go over how to figure out if all of these weird and wonderful protein added foods are a really good fit...

In this episode I go through 3 different ways to establish what your maintenance calories are, and also explain why your maintenance calories are not one set number. 

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Sports drinks and electrolyte supplements are all the hype right now, but do you actually need one in your gym bag? 

In this episode I look at general guidelines for hydration and performance, when plain water is totally fine, when sports drinks might help, and what role electrolytes really play in training and performance. 

We’ll also look at how to calculate your own fluid needs, what happens when you lose too much through sweat, a...

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the difference between adequate vs optimal protein intake. 

Now, this conversation was prompted by a recent newspaper article suggesting that protein is overrated. So I'm going to dive into what our current national healthy eating guidelines recommend, where those numbers come from, and why they might not suit everyone (especially if you’re active or have specific health or performance goal...

Smart watches and fitness trackers are great, but can you really rely on them to tell you how much you should be eating? In this episode, I dive into how accurate (or not) your calories burned data really is, and why it shouldn’t be calling the shots on your food choices. 

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In this episode I’m talking all things protein powder because, quite frankly, supplement stores aren’t always the most accurate (or… impartial) source of information. 

If I’ve done my job well, then hopefully this episode should leave you knowing the difference between a WPI and a WPC, what to look for in a good protein powder, what to avoid, and if you actually need to be including protein powder in your diet. 

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In today’s episode, I’m diving into detail on my recent Streetlifting comp - the training, the mini cut, making weight, the nutrition plan, the taper, and the final result. 

But I also want to chat about what it really taught me: why putting too much pressure on yourself can backfire, and why adaptability is important when things don't go to plan because as we know, life is always going to be there to get in the way, no matter ...

Today, I want to dive into some super simple (and often overlooked) tips to help you manage hunger in a weight loss phase. 

And I promise this episode is not just going to tell you to eat more protein and more fibre and more plants. Those things will absolutely help, but I want to give you some practical strategies around how to plan your day, build and eat your meals in a way that will help you better manage hunger and set you up f...

If you’ve ever stood in the supermarket staring at a low fat, low carb, gluten free, sugar free, taste free, all natural, organic, high protein snack wondering if any or all of those claims are true, well this week’s episode is going to break down how to actually read and understand nutrition labels without needing a science degree. 

So whether your goal is fat loss, building muscle, or you’re just wanting to understand a little mor...

You already know you should be drinking more water. But actually doing it? Well, that often seems to be the hard part.

This episode covers simple, realistic ways to drink more water without over-complicating it (some might even surprise you), because I promise that meeting your fluid intake should not be that hard. 

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