Podcasts by SPC

Happy New Year! from 2022-01-04T16:00

2022 is here and the team are back in full for the first time in a while! We share our thoughts on the past 12 months, whats to come for 2022 and our top tips for staying the course in 2022! 

How to avoid the festive bulge from 2021-11-12T14:00

In this short episode, Nathan and Tom discuss a few tips you can employ when indulging the festive food and drink. Christmas tends to be a hard time of year to stick to a training or nutritional...

Introducing the newest members of the SPC Coaching Team from 2021-09-19T14:00

In the latest episode of the SPC podcast we introduce the newest members of the coaching team Harry Coates and Jake Diserens!

What supplements are worth taking and why? from 2021-03-15T08:00

This week we delve deeper into what supplements the SPC team take and why; Which ones are worth the money and what role do they play in improving training and recovery. Full link to the Ultimate...

Strength and Conditioning at the professional level, with Emily Cain from 2021-03-01T11:00

This week we are joined by Emily Cain, Researcher & Physical Performance coach at the FA. Emily's interview is one of a series of educational podcasts recorded last year with performanc...

Lockdown 3.0 catch-up from 2021-02-25T09:00

After another extended lockdown and an incredibly busy few months, the team are back with a quick update on whats been going on, what we have planned and a look to the post lockdown landscape fo...

Lockdown 2.0 from 2020-11-23T14:00

We're back with a bang in the latest episode of the SPC podcast! After several months away from the mic's we got together to update you all on what life has been like since emerging fr...

2020 update....We're back! from 2020-08-13T11:00

The SPC team are back with an update on all things SPC since reopening post Covid-19 lockdown. What the response of our members has been like, what changes we have made and what plans we have mo...

It's time to trust the process from 2020-07-06T16:00

What does trust the process mean? Patience, tenacity, an understanding of expectations or a realisation that most things worth having don't come easily. Arguably its all the above, or rathe...

Part two with Strength and Conditioning coach James McLagan from 2020-06-28T19:00

...Part 2 of our conversation with Jim about his role at Ampthill Rugby Club. In this episode we discuss Jim's start with the club, challenges and opportunities he has faced and how he desi...

Welcome to the Performance Podcast! from 2020-06-18T07:00

The first episode in the performance podcast series brought to you by SPC! 

This week we kick the series off with Jim McLagan! Jim has a BA in Physical Education & Sports Coaching ...

The SPC Trio are BACK! from 2020-06-02T16:00

This week the original cast of the SPC podcast are back! Today we answer talk about our plans coming out of Covid-19, what we have been up to and much more. We are building to an exciting announ...

From Soldier to Gym Owner with Murray Hambro from 2020-05-18T22:00

This week Nathan and Tom spend some time with friend and former colleague Murray Hambro. After a decade in the armed forces which included several tours, Murray transitioned into the health and ...

Lockdown Episode 8: Covid, Coaching and the future of fitness with Allan Reid. from 2020-04-30T09:00

Today we are joined by friend and coach, Allan Reid. We crossed paths with Allan back in 2015 and since then we have continued to stay in touch as our careers have grown. Allan has a wealth of k...

Lockdown episode 7: An inside look at COVID-19 with frontline worker, Emma. from 2020-04-20T10:00

Today we are lucky to sit down and talk with NHS staff and respiratory physiotherapist Emma. Emma is a client at SPC and is on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis. Dealing with the most vulnera...

Lockdown Episode 6: Resilience&Growth with Aarran Racine and Alex Parsons from 2020-04-17T10:00

In this episode we sit down with Aarran Racine and Alex Parsons about life as professional football players and their transition away from the game. Both Alex and Aarran have participated in the...

Lockdown Episode 5: Sometimes you have to call it how you see it! from 2020-04-14T11:00

This one is a bit different this week.....Rhys joins the team for an honest and frank conversation about whats been getting under the skin of the SPC Coaches since being in lockdown.... If you l...

Lockdown Episode 4: Are you wearing a mask? from 2020-04-10T09:00

Are you wearing the mask you want to wear? Have you spent the majority of your life fitting into what other people want you to do? 

In this podcast we discuss the fundamentals of psycho...

Lockdown Episode 3: Why everyone should be doing YOGA - from the athlete to the everyman from 2020-04-08T11:00

This week Michelle and Tom chat with SPC's resident yoga instructor Annette about the physical and mental benefits of yoga and why if you aren't doing it once a week, you could be putt...

Lockdown episode 2: Self Discovery Through Self Discipline from 2020-04-03T10:00

Is discipline necessary? Is It overrated? How do you achieve it and what if anything could you learn about yourself if you can introduce some control into your life.

In the second episo...

Lockdown episode 1 from 2020-03-28T12:00

This was the audio from our first video podcast recorded on ZOOM - to see the video and get the full experience then head over to the blog posts on our website to check out the link!

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You NEED to hear this! from 2020-03-09T16:00

What holds you back ? Time, availability, money, access, kids, work, life?.....or are they just stories you tell yourself that keep you from making positive changes to your life and health?  In ...

Introducing Performance Coach and PT, Rhys from 2020-02-18T11:00

This week, Michelle and Tom speak to the new addition to the SPC team, Rhys Gillings. Rhys has a wealth of experience and is currently...

How to optimise your routines from 2020-02-02T00:00

Having a morning routine isn’t a magic pill and certainly won’t fix everything but it can set the tone for the whole day. Nathan and Tom discuss a simple effective routine for both the morning a...

How to make results with only 3 days per week from 2020-01-26T19:00

Can you make progress on 3 days a week? Make changes, see results? If so how would you do it? Today we sit down and discuss what your options are and how you could optimise our nutrition and tra...

We're back! Season 2 Episode 1 talking 2020 goals and resolutions! from 2020-01-09T12:00

We're back ! A few weeks off enjoying the festive season but now well into 2020! Today the team talk about everything going on at SPC and how important goal setting and sticking to your res...

Are these foods slowing your progress? from 2019-12-15T10:00

You might be surprised by this weeks episode! Tom and Nathan discuss some household dietary staples that may be slowing your progress! 

from 2019-11-05T07:00

Tom, Nathan, Michell talk about the number one thing people often overlook when approaching their training! What it is and how you can use it to catapult your results!

SPC Coach Aarran Racine to the podcast community. Aarran has been coaching at SPC for ...

7 Fat loss myths you need to know! from 2019-09-29T18:00

She's back; This week Michelle joins the team to discuss 7 fat loss myths! We all want to burn more fat but often we fall into a few common traps that are more 'bro science' than ...

Coaches Corner from 2019-09-21T17:00

A completely random conversation between Tom and Nathan recorded on a late Sunday evening. Not one to take notes from but certainly a more relaxed and we hope enjoyable listen nonetheless. 

Accountability and Mindset from 2019-09-15T20:00

The last in the beginners guide to fat loss series. Tom and Nathan sit down in this episode and discuss accountability; what it means, why is it important, how to set your foundations and when t...

Training for beginners from 2019-09-08T17:00

The second instalment of the beginners guide to fat loss - coaches Tom and Nathan sit down and talk training. How to organise your program, what movements to do, resistance training versus cardi...

Nutrition 101 from 2019-08-30T15:00

Tom, Nathan and Michelle sit down and discuss nutrition for beginners. Following on from our first episode on a beginners guide to fat loss, this is the next instalment in our series on starting...

Beginners Guide to Fat Loss from 2019-08-21T13:00

The first podcast from SPC - Today we sit down to discuss the basic fundamentals of fat loss touching on the article published last week. Listen

Beginners Guide to Fat Loss from 2019-08-21T13:00

The first podcast from SPC - Today we sit down to discuss the basic fundamentals of fat loss touching on the article published last week.