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LTB Podcast

The Lift the Bar Podcast is a place where personal trainers can gain education, insight and knowledge from other personal trainers. It"s aim is to provide personal trainers with the know-how and inspiration to build the kind of career they want to build. Every week the show will feature interviews with fantastic guests who are at the top of their game in different areas specific to helping personal trainers.

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#409 Kerry Smith: Working With Older Populations

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2025/06/04

Jake chats to Kerry covering her journey into training seniors, what some of the most important aspects were for her when delivering sessions to older populations and what other trainers might need to consider if thinking about doing the same. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness...

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2025/06/04

Michelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to do the same. Michelle is currently researching the field of body image and personal training for her PhD, has an online coaching business, her own

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54:48

#407 Meet The New Hosts: Jake Weekes

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2025/05/28

In this episode we find out about the final host, Jake Weekes. Jake has worked in a variety of different roles within the fitness industry, starting out working with professional athletes before switching to general population clients. Jake has also created the Accessory Movement Course for LTB and provides mentorship support in LTB Essentials. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#406 Meet The New Hosts: Maggie Elliott

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2025/05/21

Maggie runs a community interest company focusing on joyful movement and body function over appearance as well as being involved in a number of local wellbeing projects and producing resources and supporting members in LTB. Maggie has created a weight neutral coaching course for LTB and is working on resources relating to disordered eating and working with neuro diverse clients. Find out more about her coaching experiences in this chat with Claire. Find Out More About LTB:

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56:38

#405 Meet The New Hosts: Claire Winter

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2025/05/14

Meet our 2nd new host, Claire Winter. Claire shares her thoughts on the fitness industry, including what she would change about it if she had 3 magic wishes. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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50:25

#404 Meet The New Hosts: Chris Burgess

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2025/05/07

The LTB Podcast is back with 4 new hosts. Find out more about the founder of Lift The Bar, Chris Burgess. Learn why it's so important for him that he continues to train clients, what he's learnt over his years in the fitness industry and much more. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#404 The Last LTB Podcast?

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2023/08/01

Welcome to what may be the last episode of the Lift The Bar Podcast. Stuart will soon be departing from his position at LTB, so on this episode, let's take a stroll down memory lane and hear his final thoughts. The LTB podcast may appear again soon in a different guise, so keep your eyes peeled! Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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44:35

#403 Dan Mee: Lessons Learned Going From 1-1 PT to...

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2023/07/25

Is it time for you to open a personal training facility? Before you leap into the unknown, you might want to learn from someone who has been there and done it. In this episode of the Lift The Bar podcast, Stuart talks to Daniel Mee, the owner of MeeFit. Listen to Dan's journey, from repurposing a spare changing room into a personal 121 PT area to owning a mammoth 7500 square foot facility with 5 PTs, serving over 200 dedicated members. Please tune in for a hearty dose of wisdom as Dan

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#402 Dr. Janet Withall: How to Start Working With...

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2023/07/18

Most personal trainers want to have a steady income. They also want to make a meaningful impact on their client’s lives. Focusing on one specific population of potential clients might help you do both. Can you guess who it is? It’s our mums and dads. Our grandparents and maybe even our great-grandparents! The elderly are hugely underserved by the fitness industry. So, you’re not going to have much competition. More importantly, it’s incredibly rewarding to spend your time helping people maintain

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44:18

#401 Dr Barbara Oakley: Upgrade Your Learning....

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2023/07/11

We often equate "learning" with our school days. It basically just involved being able to memory a lot of facts. But what if your capacity to learn extends far beyond that, influencing everything from your clients' results to your business's success? And…what if you could...learn to...learn more effectively? In this episode, Stuart is joined by an expert in this very field. Dr. Barbara Oakley is a distinguished educator, author, and engineering professor. Her work spans a multitude of

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36:20

#400: The career advice every personal trainer needs

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2023/07/04

Welcome to the 400th episode of the Lift the Bar podcast! To celebrate this milestone, we’ve got every staff member at LTB to share their top personal training career tip. Expect to learn the significance of setting boundaries, how to prioritise what's most important for your clients, and why you might need to take advice from your local mechanic… Timestamps 1:58- Great ideas are meaningless without action. 3:07- Find new exercise methods. 7:22- Ensure that your advice is tailored to your

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43:27

#399 Connor Heffernan: The History of Weight Training

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2023/06/27

Looking for a new protein shake...how about one made of… fish?! Welcome to an intriguing journey through the annals of the fitness industry. We delve into the genesis of progressive weight training, examine how popular exercises have transformed over the last century, and explore why understanding the past 100 years could be key to flourishing in the next five. This conversation was truly eye-opening. It's all too easy to be swept up by the "Next big thing" without recognising

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398# Dr Michael Mash: How to screen clients, pain...

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2023/06/20

Navigating client discomfort is a common challenge in the life of a personal trainer. Whether the pain emerges at the start of a session, during an exercise, or the next day, it can often lead to a cloud of uncertainty. Trainers may question whether the exercises they've prescribed are the root cause of the issue and how best to alleviate it. "Could the deadlifts from yesterday's session be to blame? Was their form too flexed? Perhaps more foam rolling might help?" In this episode, Stuart

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397# Solo: How to Get Your Next Client

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2023/06/13

Let’s be real. All personal trainers need clients, and this episode will help you get your next one. Plain and simple. In under 20 minutes you’ll learn about six sources of potential clients you can exploit to grow your business, how to write compelling messages and offers that will win our former clients back and why Stuart might be going yachting… Timestamps 1:00- Where is my next client going to come from: A framework 2:11- Strategy 1: Family & Friends 5:00- Strategy 2:

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41:37

#396 Gregg Slater: How to Programme For Hypertrophy

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2023/06/06

We're hitting rewind and revisiting a pivotal episode from 2020, honing in on a fundamental element of personal training - facilitating client muscle growth. Join Stuart and Gregg as they dissect the blend of science and art that underpins effective muscle development. Expect to learn about how to the apply the principles of hypertrophy to create client programs which stimulate muscle growth effectively for the general population. Beyond the programs, this episode also emphasizes

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#395 Mark Council: The Power of Local Business...

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2023/05/30

Navigating lead generation in the fitness industry has become increasingly complex. The days of launching a Facebook ad and watching a flood of new leads come in are long past. In this episode, Stuart brings Mark Council back to the Lift the Bar podcast. They delve into how Mark has started created links with other local businesses to make his lead generation more diverse and consistent. Expect to learn about how to effectively assess the costs tied to offline marketing, how to design mutually

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#394 Lauren Colenso-Semple: Menstrual Cycle...

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2023/05/23

Training female clients often raises a lot of questions for coaches. Do the training requirements for female clients differ from those of male clients? What about the menstrual cycle? Should that affect your decisions? Should we design female training programs differently because of it? In this episode, Stuart teams up with Lauren Conselo-Semple to address these questions. They delve into the most recent research surrounding training strategies for female clients and athletes. If you need to

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36:26

#393 Katie Hughes: Moving From 1-1 to Semi-Private...

LTB Podcast ·

2023/05/16

You can read countless articles about semi-private personal training, but nothing compares to insights from someone who's been through it all. Our guest of the day, Katie Hughes, has successfully created a bustling semi-private personal training business right from her back garden. Join Stuart as he delves into Katie's journey, uncovering why she chose semi-private training, how she transformed her garage, and what she charges. Tune in to discover how to transition from one-on-one

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#392 Helen Rothwell: Building a PT Business Working...

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2023/05/09

Are you a personal trainer not focused on the latest fitness trends or helping clients achieve athletic milestones like running faster, jumping higher, or hitting a double bodyweight back squat? Perhaps you're more passionate about enhancing someone's daily life by enabling them to move easily, confidently climb stairs, or walk unaided. If that resonates with you, you're not alone! Today's Lift The Bar Podcast guest is Helen Rothwell, a personal trainer specialising in programs tailored for

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#391 Jenny Rearick: Strategies for Powerful Seminars...

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2023/05/02

Are you a fitness professional eager to share your knowledge, attract new clients, and earn money? It's time to think about running a seminar! But wait... What if nobody shows up? What if you only end up confusing everyone? And what if you mess up in front of all those potential clients? In this episode of the Lift the Bar Podcast, Stuart welcomes back communication coach Jenny Rearick to discuss how you can confidently get started with delivering seminars and presentations in the fitness

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