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The Voice Of Fitness Reason Podcast

Katie Bulmer-Cooke & Frank Sinclair

Cutting through the "noise" of social media and doing our best to help you make sense of the hottest topics in the world of health and fitness today. Hosted by Award Winning UK Personal Trainers Katie Bulmer-Cooke & Frank Sinclair, with a combined total of over 40+ years professional experience between them and far too many burpees to remember. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

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All Episodes

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68 : Your First 5K: From Couch to Confident Runner

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2025/10/29

You don't need to love running (yet) - you just need a plan. We'll walk you through the easiest way to start training for your first 5K, stay motivated, and actually enjoy the process. Plus, we'll share why strength and mobility work can help you run faster, feel stronger, and stay injury-free. Perfect if you've ever said, "I wish I could run, but I'm not built for it." Spoiler: you are.

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67 : How to Set Your Calories for Weight Loss...

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2025/10/22

If you’re trying to lose weight but don’t want the stress of strict diets or obsessive tracking, this one’s for you. Frank and Katie break down how to set a calorie target that actually works in real life. We cover simple formulas, practical tracking tips, and the mindset shifts that make calorie counting a tool for awareness, not anxiety. No fads, no guilt, no perfection required. Just a down-to-earth chat about how understanding your calories can help you make progress, stay sane, and still enjoy

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66 : Hydriversity Challenge : Are You Dry As A Raisin...

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2025/10/15

Water. We know, it’s the most boring drink in the world… BUT we all know it's importance and this week, we’re tackling hydration in the least dull way possible - with a quiz! Join us as we play the Hydriversity Challenge, where we bust myths, compare water to coffee, tea, and energy drinks, and even talk about what your wee colour says about your life choices. Whether you’re a proud water guzzler or you survive purely on lattes and Monster, this episode will make you laugh, learn, and maybe even sip

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65 : Is Your Phone Secretly Sabotaging Your Fitness?

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2025/10/08

In this episode, we dive into the undercover impact of our screens from endless social media scrolling to taking your phone to bed at night. Katie shares her new favourite app, Screen Zen, and we explore practical tips to reclaim your time, protect your sleep, and reduce stress. We also touch on the fascinating science from The DOSE Effect about dopamine and how it affects your motivation, recovery, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever said “I just don’t have time” or wondered why you wake up

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64 : Importance Of Strength Training Whilst Taking...

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2025/10/01

Losing weight with GLP-1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide can be life changing but if you’re not careful, you could lose more than fat. In this episode, Frank and Katie dive into why strength training, protein, and healthy habits are non-negotiables if you want to keep your muscle, protect your bones, and feel strong for the long term. Katie shares an inspiring client story of someone successfully finding their “exit strategy” — coming off the jabs while keeping the results, and breaks down exactly

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63 : The Science Of Getting Stronger, At Any Age!

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2025/09/24

In this episode Frank and Katie dive into the science of how we help clients build muscle, get stronger, and feel incredible in your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & beyond! We cover: The science of progressive overload what it is, why it works, and how to apply it without feeling overwhelmed. The FITT Principle, and how this can be used to improve your results right now. Practical tips for getting stronger safely, even if you’re completely new to weights. This episode is your reminder that it’s never too

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62 : Should Women Over 40 Give Up Cardio?

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2025/09/17

Have you seen posts online telling you to ditch cardio after 40 and just lift weights? In this episode, we unpack this popular advice and share what really matters for your health and fitness as you get older. Frank & Katie draw on over 40 years of experience coaching hundreds of women to explain: Why strength training is so powerful for women over 40 The real reason everyone is talking about “lifting heavy” right now Why cardio is still crucial for heart health, energy, and longevity How to

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61 : Caffeine, Pro's, Con's & Considerations For Your...

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2025/09/10

In this episode, we dive into the world’s most popular (and most loved) stimulant, caffeine. From the boost it gives your workouts and mood, to the jitters and sleepless nights when you overdo it, we’ll explore the real pros and cons of your daily brew. I’ll cover: How caffeine can improve performance and focus. The hidden sources of caffeine you might not expect. How much is considered safe (and what “too much” really looks like). Who might want to think about cutting back. Practical tips

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60 : How To Improve Your Metabolic Age

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2025/09/03

In this episode, we dive into the world of metabolic age — what it is, how it’s measured, and why it can be such a useful marker of health, especially once you hit your forties. Frank shares his own recent result (spoiler: he scored a metabolic age of 25 and hasn’t stopped telling people about it), and we unpack what that number really means for your long-term fitness, health, and motivation. Whether your metabolic age is younger, older, or bang on your years, this conversation will help you

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59 : AI Fitness Influencers : Are They Coming For Our...

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2025/08/27

This week, we dive into the wild (and slightly unsettling) world of AI fitness influencers, the super-realistic, never-sweaty, always-perfect “people” popping up in your social media feed… who aren’t actually people at all. We chat about the pros (they’re consistent, cost-effective, and can be tailored to your exact audience) and the cons (no life experience, no off-days, and potentially setting even more unrealistic standards for the rest of us). We explore what this means for clients scrolling

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58 : When You’re Doing Everything Right… But the...

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2025/08/20

You’re eating well, moving regularly, staying consistent, yet the scales haven’t budged in weeks (or months). Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down why weight loss plateaus happen and share the simple science behind what might be going on. Most importantly, we give you hope that change is possible with just a few small but powerful tweaks. Expect: ✅ Honest talk about why your body might be resisting change ✅ Practical tips you can try straight away ✅ A fresh perspective to

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57 : Cottage Cheese Ice Cream & Coffee Enemas: 10...

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2025/08/13

In this laugh-out-loud episode, we dive headfirst into the weird, wild, and questionably wonderful world of 2025’s top nutrition trends, as seen on social media. From chugging apple cider vinegar, olive oil shots, coffee enemas to cottage cheese ice cream, we share our honest takes, expert insights, and a few too many giggles. Are these trends the future of health… or just viral nonsense? Tune in to find out what we loved, what we loathed, and what absolutely should not go near your digestive

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56 : Consistency: The Unsexy Secret to Long Term Success

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2025/08/06

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the least flashy but most powerful ingredient for lasting health and fitness: consistency. We chat about why us humans are naturally drawn to quick fixes, miracle hacks, and all-or-nothing plans, and how that mindset usually ends with us back at square one (possibly surrounded by biscuit crumbs). You’ll hear: What consistency really means (hint: not perfection) Why trendy fitness plans often fail real people with real lives A classic yo-yo dieting

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55 : Exercising With Cancer, Kirsty's Story

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2025/07/30

This week is very special for us as we greet our first EVER guest on the pod and what a wonderful woman she is too. Kirsty THANK YOU for sharing your story with us today. Discussed: How exercise helped Kirsty before, during and after cancer treatment Choosing appropriate movement for you Understanding fatigue The 'spoons' theory We hope it helps inspire you today!

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54 : The Truth About Protein: Do You Really Need More?

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2025/07/23

Protein is everywhere these days, in your cereal, your crisps, even your chocolate bars. But how much do you actually need? Does it help with weight loss? Should you be taking supplements? And is that “high-protein” snack actually doing you any good? In this episode, we’re busting through the protein hype and giving you the facts. We’ll chat about: How much protein the average person really needs Why it’s important (especially as you get older) Whether it helps with fat loss or

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53 : Blood Pressure – The Silent Clue to Your Health...

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2025/07/16

🩺 In this episode, we're diving into the often overlooked world of blood pressure, what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly affects your long-term health. If you're over 40 (or heading that way), checking your blood pressure might not be top of your to-do list but it really should be. High or low, your numbers can tell you a lot about what’s going on inside your body, even if you feel fine on the outside. We'll cover: What your blood pressure numbers actually mean Why it becomes more

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52 : Warm Ups & Cool Downs : All You Need to Know

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2025/07/09

We all know we should warm up and cool down… but what does that actually look like in real life? And does it really make a difference? In this episode, we're diving into what the perfect warm-up and cool-down look like (if you had all the time in the world), how to adapt when you're short on time, and what the science says about injury prevention. Whether you're lifting weights, going for a run, playing a sport, or just getting back into fitness after an injury, we’ll cover practical tips you can

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51 : Heart Rate Zones: Magic Fat Burn or Just a Guide?

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2025/07/02

You’ve seen the "fat burn zone" flash up on your watch and heard people rave about Zone 2 training but what does it all actually mean? And do you need to care? In this episode, we break down heart rate zones in simple, no nonsense terms. From the sciencey stuff behind the zones to how accurate your Apple Watch really is, we’re cutting through the noise to help you understand what matters (and what doesn’t). Perfect for beginners and anyone who just wants to feel fitter without overthinking the

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50 : Importance Of Strength Training Over 70+

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2025/06/25

We’re diving into the world of strength training for older adults. inspired by a heartwarming YouTube series where a daughter helps her elderly parents discover the life changing benefits of lifting weights. Whether you're over 70 yourself or have parents who are, this episode is packed with reasons to start now, real talk about the risks of doing nothing, and practical tips for getting started at home. 🎧 Listen in and let’s help the older generation move, lift, and live better, together. Watch

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49 : How To Lose Weight Over 40+

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2025/06/18

Struggling to lose weight over 40? Don't worry, weight loss in midlife can be tough, yes, but definitely not impossible and todays pod runs through some of our top tips as coaches working with real humans in the real world right now.

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