Coffee with Joffy

🎙️ Food addiction, diet culture, and the marketing machine that fuels it, this is what I wanted to unpack in today’s episode. So I sat down with Rory Brown, who has dedicated much of his work to helping people navigate their relationship with food in the real world.

In this conversation, we dive into the clash between diet culture and daily life, ask the tough question of whether food is truly addictive, and look at how clever mark...

🎙️With Primal coming up this weekend, I wanted to bring on the founder and one of the duo behind this amazing event to chat us through how they’ve built it and what’s to come in the future. Primal has become a staple in the UAE fitness calendar and is widely known as one of the best-run events in the region.

In this episode, I sit down with Pewts to dive into what it really takes to build unforgettable sporting events. We move past...

🎙️In this episode, I chat with Coach Aqeel about what it truly means to coach in the real world. We go beyond the textbooks and certifications to talk about the principles, challenges, and experiences that shape great coaching. Aqeel shares his approach to working with members, how he adapts to different needs, and why real-life application matters more than perfect theory.

👉 A must-listen for anyone curious about what makes an ef...

🎙️In this episode, I sit down with our Head Coach, Patrick Maye, to dive into the philosophy behind how we train at Movement Wins. We talk about the structure of our classes, what makes our coaching approach different, and why creating the right culture in the gym is just as important as the workouts themselves.

Patrick shares his insights on building a welcoming environment, the balance between performance and sustainability, and ...

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Coach Danny, who has recently qualified as a running coach, to break down the most common mistakes that hold people back from becoming faster, stronger runners. Danny shares practical insights and easy-to-apply tips that can help anyone improve their performance—whether you’re training for your first 5K or pushing for a personal best. If you’ve ever wondered what’s slowing you down and how to fi...

🎙 Feeling Doughy? 5 Non-Negotiables for Fat Loss

Just back from vacation and feeling out of shape? Haven’t trained, tracked calories, or paid attention to nutrition for a while? This episode is your post-holiday fitness reset. I’m sharing the 5 fat loss rules you can’t skip if you want to lose belly fat, drop weight, build lean muscle, and get back in shape — especially if you’re over 35.

These simple, sustainable strategies will he...

🎙️ Why Surgery Isn’t Always the Best Fix for Your Injury
At 26, I had hip surgery for FAI and a labral tear—hoping it would solve everything. It didn’t. In this episode, I share the full story: how I rushed into surgery, what I’d do differently, and why going under the knife isn’t always the best path to recovery. If you're dealing with an injury, this might make you think twice.

If you’ve been struggling with an injury bu...

🎙️ Episode: “You Don’t Need to Get Fit Before Joining the Gym”

In this episode, I tackle one of the most common things I hear when people are thinking about getting back into training:

“I just need to get fit first… then I’ll join.”

I get where it comes from, nerves, self-doubt, past experiences, but the truth is, this mindset is holding people back from making real progress. The gym should be the place you go to start your jour...

🎙 Living With Pain Is Exhausting. Let’s Make Movement Feel Safe Again
In this episode, Joff sits down with Coach Asia (@kubankajoanna) to talk about what it's really like living and training with chronic pain. From personal experience to working with dozens of women navigating long-term injuries, Asia shares why pain is so draining mentally and physically and how the right environment, mindset, and support can make all th...

🎙️ Smashing Your Next HYROX with Patrick Maye
Whether you're chasing a PB or just want to survive your first HYROX without falling apart mid-sled push, this episode is for you.

Coach Patrick breaks down how to structure your training for HYROX success covering the key differences between prepping for doubles vs singles, how to pace properly, and why most people get it wrong when it comes to balancing strength and engine wo...

🎙 Should You Track Calories or Just Eat 'Clean'? – with Coach Danny Whittam

In this episode, I sit down with Danny to dig into one of the most debated topics in nutrition: Should you track your calories or just focus on eating clean?

We cover:

• The pros and cons of tracking your food
• Why most people mess up calorie tracking (and how to avoid it)
• What “eating clean” actually means, and whether it’s enough
• How to build awaren...

In this episode of Coffee With Joffy, Coach Danny shares practical insights and guidance tailored for beginners venturing into the world of running. From choosing the right gear to understanding the importance of a mindful training progression, Coach Danny provides valuable tips to make your running journey a rewarding experience. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or looking to refine your approach, join us for a lai...

In this episode, Joffy and fitness expert Rob Pankhurst tackle realistic fitness expectations. This is from an article Precision Nutrition posted on this subject.

Podcast Topics:

1. The Fitness Industry's Image:
   • Explore the unrealistic ideals promoted by the fitness industry, from six-pack abs to flawless health.
2. Real Trade-offs in Fitness:
   • Rob discusses the actual sacrifices individuals make in the pursuit of specifi...

In this episode of the Movement Wins podcast, three experienced coaches, Joff, Keith O'Malley-Farrell from PTC, and Craig Harriman from Base 3, come together to share their personal fitness hacks and the ones they use to help their clients. 

As coaches with years of experience, they have tried and tested various techniques and approaches, and in this discussion, they highlight the ones that have worked best for them. ...

In this episode of the podcast we focus on Alzheimer's disease and the potential role that exercise and movement can play in both prevention and management of the disease. Our guest expert Nasreen will share their insights and experiences, and together we'll delve into the latest research and practical tips for staying active and healthy in the face of this challenging condition.

If you are interested in learnin...

Join, Joff Bunt and Patrick Maye in the latest episode of the Movement Wins podcast, where they discuss the top 3 reasons why getting stronger is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life.

From improving physical performance to reducing injury risk, Joff and Patrick delve into the benefits of strength training and share practical tips and advice to help you get started. Tune in to find out why strength should be a key f...

How much exercise is too much exercise?

You could argue our main role as fitness coaches is to encourage more people to exercise especially in a world dominated by obesity, heart disease, and poor health, however, as coaches we are also responsible for educating and setting out a clear structure when it comes to training volume, intensity, and frequency. 

In this episode, we discuss and layout some foundations on ...

Tom Otton is someone who I have followed through social media for the past few years and it is always inspiring seeing how much he is able to push his limits in the ultra-endurance events he has completed. Not only that, Tom is the MD for the highly successful Create Media group based here in Dubai and the middle east region. 

I wanted to find out more from Tom about how he is able to push his limits in the ultra-endurance...