CamBro Conversations

Today’s conversation is with Thomas Maw better known as TM Cycles, online coach and content creator who shares educational content on steroids and performance enhancing drugs. We dive into TM’s own fitness journey, how he shared information in this space about his own experience and research, as well as the censorship of this. The main benefits and results that can be gained from performance enhancing drugs is our next topic alongside a deeper understanding of the common potential side effects. As part of this we learn ways in which these can be limited and the importance of any user understanding the seriousness of their decision and their approach. TM covers key terminology including blasting and cruising, PCT as well as what ‘cycling’ involves. Lastly, we discuss how common use of these drugs are in the fitness industry, professional sport and the likelihood of wellness clinics administering testosterone and more in the UK. Connect with TM Cycles: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/tmcycles/ Website - https://www.tmcycles.co.uk/membership Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/tmcycles Connect with Col: Insta - www.instagram.com/col.cambro Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today’s conversation is with Jack Kavanagh, Coach, speaker and pharmacist from Ireland. He shares how we can overcome adversity both through his own experience and through positive psychology. Jack shares his background in the lead up to his life changing event, and we delve into how he dealt with this challenge and the steps he took to regain his independence. “So often we look outwardly for heroes and we forget the magic we have within ourselves." - Jack and I dive into this quote and we cover how we as individuals can move away from feeling inferior and discover our own magic and potential. Lastly, Jack shares ways we can all be proactive in looking after our health and well-being alongside lessons in positive psychology to build our resilience. Connect with Jack: Website - https://jack-kavanagh.com/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/jackkavanaghirl/ Free Strengths Survey - https://www.viacharacter.org/ Connect with Col: Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Insta - Instagram.com/col.cambro

Today’s conversation is about improving our social skills and making new friends, and we are joined by Social Skills and Relationship Coach Rob Riker. Rob helps people develop their social skills, change and build their social circles by meeting new people. We cover the loneliness epidemic that has taken hold in the modern world, the impact of who our 5 closest friends are and the pitfalls we can fall into here. Rob shares how can we meet new people and make new friends, his own experience of a new city and building friendships. We discuss the initial challenges Rob found before he changed his approach, and we list some of the events and situations where you can meet people. As part of this, Rob details some template phrases and question that we can build into our conversations. Finally, we delve into some of the key principles behind being socially savvy after I saw Rob’s viral post of 34 ways on this topic. Who needs to listen to this and improve our skillset here? Connect with Rob: Twitter - https://twitter.com/robertgriker Website - https://robriker.com/ Connect with Col: Insta - Instagram.com/col.cambro Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today’s conversation is with Alex Denney, Functional Fitness Coach as part of Be More Athlete and founder of Network 22 Alex shares his experience in his own fitness journey and coaching career including his transition via the Fitness Menopause towards a functional enjoyment of what the body can do beyond just bodybuilding. We discuss the benefits and some critiques of CrossFit programming before learning about Alex’s experiences of competing at the Turf Games We understand more about the Be More Athlete offering, the focus on quality programming and building a community With the pandemic, one of Alex’s main projects Network 22 had to take a back seat. We delve into why this had to happen, his approach for the future, and mindset around channeling his energy Lastly, we chat about Alex’s self development journey when it comes to his network and relationships including around presence, building connection, and even gratitude journaling Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexdenney/ https://www.instagram.com/network22_/ https://www.instagram.com/bemoreathlete/ 6 minute diary - https://amzn.to/2Ze2RtY Connect with Col: Insta Instagram.com/col.cambro Email list - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today's conversation is with Dr Aziz Gazipura, the world’s leading confidence expert and founder of the Center for Social Confidence. Dr. Aziz teaches people how to learn confidence so they can eliminate self-doubt, master conversations, accelerate in their careers, and create deeply fulfilling relationships. We explore how social anxiety can hold us back in our career and relationships, how we can let go of self doubt, and working on our confidence in the same way we can work on our fitness. Connect with Dr Aziz: Website - https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ Not Nice Book - https://amzn.to/36odAXC Connect with Col: Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Insta - instagram.com/col.cambro

Today's conversation is with Ross McGaffney, the owner of Commando X Fit which is one of the top facilities in Scotland. We discuss owning and upgrading a Fitness Facility during a Pandemic. We explore Ross' military background, his mindset, the origins of Commando X Fit Gym and the principles the gym holds for its members. In the backdrop of lockdowns and the pandemic, we learn about the challenges faced including cash flow, member engagement, as well as the responsibility and duty of care Ross felt for members. During this challenging period, Commando continued to upgrade and we learn about the changes that have occurred to further add value to the members. Lastly, we touch on the 24 hour Charity challenge that Ross and gym affiliate partner David Hatt will be taking part in on the 8th January to support Crookston Community Group. You can also find out how to get a discounted day pass to try the gym. Connect with Ross: Insta -  https://www.instagram.com/commando_x_fit/ Charity - https://www.gofundme.com/f/24-hour-fitness-challenge?sharetype=teams&member=7248486&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet Commando X Fit address - 8 Lorne Rd, Hillington, Glasgow G52 4HG Connect with Col: Insta - Instagram.com/col.cambro Email - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today's conversation is all about Vitamin D, why we need it as humans and athletes, as well as what dosage we require. We are joined by Dr Dan Owens PHD of Liverpool John Moores University to discuss. Dan shares his background in Vitamin D research as well the application of his research and studies in the sporting world in Rugby Union, Rugby League and Football.  Initially, we explore the history of Vitamin D alongside the risk factors that lead to deficiencies especially in the UK.  We cover the recent discussions around ethnicity and Vitamin D and touch briefly how this relates to Covid19.  Importantly, Dan shares the 4 key areas where Vitamin D intake impacts both performance as an athlete and general health including our immune systems, muscle recovery, heart adaptations, and bone health. Last, we cover effective dosages and sources for Vitamin D, whether we should adjust it during the year as well as the impact of sunbeds. Get NuUNutrition Vitamin D 4,000IU and Use COL5 to save - http://nuunutrition.com/?aff=6 Connect with Dr Dan: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-owens-phd-9361373a/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dan_owie?lang=en ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Owens Connect with Col: Insta - Instagram.com/col.cambro Join Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today's conversation is with Ed Latimore, Former professional boxer, physics graduate, competitive chess player, full time author and thought leader on sobriety, discipline, and forgiveness. We explore a number of areas including how Ed has developed discipline to achieve in multiple areas of his life, his decision to go sober and the four key areas of focus that made this choice easier. Ed is well known as a thought leader on Twitter and someone who crafts impactful content, so he shares some of the principles behind the art of successful communication and writing. Lastly, we discuss two lessons from two of Ed's books "Not caring what other people think is a Superpower" and "Sober letters to my drunk self" . Connect with Ed: Website - https://edlatimore.com Insta - https://www.instagram.com/EdLatimore/ Connect with Col: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro

Today’s conversation is with Chris Mota, Coach at Unit 4 CrossFit in Glasgow. We delve into an Athlete’s hierarchy of needs and how we can review these different needs to make a functional diagnosis on how we can improve training performance as well as prevent injuries or other challenges. Chris discusses some of the common pains and complaints including lower back and knee which often come from an imbalance of strength across the body. We cover 3 common imbalances including left to right pressing, single leg strength and upright pulling. Within each of these, Chris shares tests you can do to identify any imbalances, movements you can introduce to improve them, and some general guidelines for how strong you should be on certain movements versus others. Lastly, we look at how to adjust programming to tackle these issues and how you can take action moving forward. Connect with Chris: www.instagram.com/coachchrismota/ www.instagram.com/painfreeperformanceco/ Connect with Col: Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Insta - Instagram.com/col.cambro

Today, the guest is me. as I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram. These include my 2021 goals, biggest lesson of 2020, my ideal date, and current training split.  I hope you all enjoy this one and the plan is to have a solo episode every 10-15 episodes if there is a topic I can add value on. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Join my Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: Musclefood and CAMBRO for £5 off - http://tidd.ly/4992134b MyProtein and MPCOL for 37% off - http://bit.ly/MyProteinCol