It was awesome to be joined in this week's episode by strength coach and Chiropractor, Dr. Brandon Parker. Even though the benefits of exercise and training are well known, there is still a fear of lifting heavier, getting injured or returning from an injury. From speaking with Brandon, it was great to see how he’s trying to reduce this fear and help his clients become more confident and have more trust with their bodies.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  Where does the fear of strength training come from  What’s the cost of not performing strength training  Communicating with clients around injuries Follow Brandon via the following links:  👉 @dr.brandon.parker 👉 Brandon Parker - YouTube Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's Strength Chat I had the pleasure of chatting with a gym owner and coach, having worked with over 3,000+ clients from elite level athletes to regular gym goers, Luka Hocevar. To be able to chat with someone of Lukas knowledge and experience was awesome. He’s been there and done it and has the success stories to prove it. The content and information Luka shares you can see his passion for coaching and you can’t help but learn from him.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  What separates good versus great coaches  The importance of acting as a coach  The continuous chase to develop to be a better coach Follow Luka via the following links:  👉 @lukahocevar 👉 https://lukahocevar.com/  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined in this week's Strength Chat by a coach, researcher and writer, Tony Montgomery.  Having listened to Tony on other podcasts it was great to get the opportunity to speak with him myself. He has spoken so well about coaching and how to get the best out of clients and athletes, as well as explaining the reasoning behind why he uses the methods he does.   In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  The importance of understanding and using psychology as a coach  Doing difficult things with a purpose  The softer skills of coaching  Follow Tony via the following links:   👉 @tonymontgomeryjr  👉 https://youtube.com/@tonymontgomeryjr?si=0Kij6yW6dFvFKihG   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's episode I got the opportunity to speak with the Founder and CEO of Physmodo, Andrew Menter.   When it comes to human movement, injury and rehabilitation they can be complex topics to understand. However, with the work that Andrew is doing through Physmodo he is working hard to make these topics more accessible and user friendly for coaches and trainers to help see results with their clients and athletes.   In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  The creation of Physmodo  How Physmodo can be used by trainers and coaches with their clients and athletes  The results so far from users of Physmodo  Follow Physmodo via the following links:   👉 @physmodo  👉 https://physmodo.com/   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's Strength Chat I was joined by the creator of Autism Fitness, Eric Chessen.   We all know the physical and mental benefits the gym can have on people, however, there are still some populations where the gym environment isn’t able to meet their needs. This is where Eric has worked hard to create and adapt gym spaces for people with Autism.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  How Eric created Autism Fitness  The common mistakes he sees from other gyms and coaches when working with people with Autism  Programming and communication when working with someone with Autism  Follow Eric via the following links:   👉 @theautismfitness  👉 https://www.autismfitness.com/Home   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's episode I was joined by Personal Trainer, gym owner, businessman and published author, Vince Gabriele.  It was great to speak with someone of Vince's knowledge and experience as he provides great insights into what it takes to become successful, without sugar coating the fact that it isn’t always going to be easy.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  His journey from personal trainer to gym owner  The common struggles he sees with personal trainers running a business  How do you create success?  Follow Vince via the following links:   👉 @vgabriele71  👉 https://vincegabriele.com/   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

It was an absolute pleasure to have this guy as a guest on Strength Chat. This week I was joined by a Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer and Online Coach who has finished in the top 3 in his last 10 shows, Andrew Briggs.  With a lot of people talking about following the bodybuilding lifestyle, it’s very different to actually doing it. Andrew has been there and kept doing it. It was a great chat, going beyond what people see on social media and what it actually takes to be a bodybuilder.   In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  Life balance as a bodybuilder  The challenges that come with being a bodybuilder  Lessons learnt from competing in bodybuilder  Follow Andrew via the following links:   👉 @the_action_man_pt  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's episode I was joined by the Founder and CEO of ASENSEI, Steven Webster.  Steven has been a game-changer in the fitness industry, leading the charge in revolutionizing coaching through his cutting-edge platform that merges motion capture, coaching intelligence, and movement recognition.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  How Steven used his coaching experience to progress in the business world  The story of ASENSEI  The role technology can play on coaching  Follow Steven via the following links:   👉 Steven Webster   👉 https://asensei.com/pages/asensei-rowing   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

This week I spoke with a returning guest after an awesome last chat in Episode 288. In this episode I was joined the one and only Dean Hammond.   Deans' passion for coaching and helping his athletes and clients get results is infectious and you can’t help but learn when you speak with him. I share a lot of thoughts and philosophies with him and respect how he is trying to hold the fitness industry to a higher standard.   In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  The Catalyst Project and how it’s more than just a programme  What is an expert generalist  Why certain words and phrases have become popular in the fitness industry, but not necessarily helpful  Follow Dean via the following links:   👉 @coach_dean_hammond  👉 https://thecatalystproject.co.uk/   Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined in this week's Strength Chat by a powerlifting legend and coach, Isabella von Weissenberg.  Isabella has competed at the very top of powerlifting where she broke records and won titles. However, she also took time away from powerlifting which can be difficult for a sport that can demand so much.  It was great to chat with Isabella about her mindset and her journey in and out of powerlifting.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  Stepping away from powerlifting and her change in mindset  Lessons learned from competing at the elite level of powerlifting  How her training has changed now she is looking to compete again  Follow Isabella via the following links:   👉 @isabellavonweissenberg  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links:  👉@coach_cuthbert  👉@strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast