LTB Podcast

Maggie and Claire chat about behaviour change and relevant models to support it in clients. Exploring how individual capabilities, both physical and psychological, influence a person's ability to change, as well as the importance of identifying and addressing environmental and social opportunities that either support or hinder behavior change. Members can access more on the member site including the Self Determination Theory and Behaviour Change Courses. Non members can access a 2 week free trial via the link below. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Danielle Bemmer, a seasoned personal trainer at Curious Fitness, focuses on rehabbing clients with injuries. She shares how her personal injuries shaped her empathetic and creative coaching style. Danielle discusses integrating prehab into regular workouts, emphasizing the importance of communication in rebuilding client confidence. They explore inventive rehab techniques using minimal equipment and highlight the joy of celebrating client progress. With insights on patience, accountability, and adapting training, Danielle shows how to keep clients motivated even through setbacks.

Maggie chats with personal trainer and mother Elle Brown to explore what it really means to help clients "find their movement groove" in a world that often makes that far more complicated than it needs to be. Together, they dig into: The role running has played in Elle's life and how her relationship with movement has evolved The intersection of fitness, motherhood, identity and societal expectations and how these forces shape women's experiences of movement What needs to change in the fitness industry if we want to genuinely help clients (and ourselves) in the long term The gender gap in fitness, the very recent history of women's exercise, and the systemic barriers that still shape who feels welcome in movement spaces What we can do, as PTs, to build fitness environments that feel safer, more inclusive, and more responsive to everyone's needs This episode is for anyone interested in movement beyond "exercise prescriptions" especially coaches, trainers, and women navigating movement alongside work, care, and complex lives. Books Mentioned: As promised, here are the recommended reads from the episode: Let's Get Physical - Danielle Friedman What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat - Aubrey Gordon Disobedient Bodies - Emma Dabiri Invisible Women - Caroline Criado Perez Teaching to Transgress - Bell Hooks Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Claire and Maggie dive into the realities of New Year fitness trends, exploring why January isn't always the best time for goal-setting and how to keep clients engaged beyond resolutions. They share practical strategies for client retention, marketing timing, and re-engagement, plus insights on navigating seasonal business fluctuations. Whether you're a fitness professional or just curious about industry trends, this episode offers actionable tips and fresh perspectives. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Claire chats with Tom Morgan about what actually counts as plyometric training, the benefits general-population clients gain when plyos are programmed well, what coaches get wrong about it, how to progress plyometrics and much more. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Maggie sits down with Kim from Body Image Fitness to explore what it truly means to train for joy rather than aesthetics. Kim shares how her weight‑neutral studio creates space for every body to move, belong, and thrive, free from the pressures of diet culture. Together, they unpack why fitness is best rooted in celebration, connection, and empowerment, not comparison or correction. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Claire and Maggie chat about productivity including the negatives of hustle culture as well as some practical tips for being productive when action is genuinely needed. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Claire and Maggie discussed the concept of self-sabotage, challenging its scientific validity as well as ways personal trainers can approach clients who may be exhibiting maladaptive / sabotage like behaviors. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Chris chats to Zac Fennell, owner of BA1 Hair about the importance of looking after your customers, creating a brilliant team and much more. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

Claire and Maggie dive into the challenges of working with clients who lack specific goals, emphasizing that it's okay for them to simply want to feel better. They discuss the limitations of SMART goals and how intrinsic motivation often trumps assigned targets. The duo highlights the importance of short-term, achievable goals and adapting coaching styles to match individual needs. They also explore the significance of enjoyment and adherence as markers of progress, fostering a more personalized and supportive coaching environment.