Fortem Training Podcast

I recently did a Tough Mudder event. It was awesome. It was a great social event, superb fun and I will definitely try and do one again. Hear more about my experience, and why getting outside of the gym and using your functional fitness is a huge part of why we train, and why we train to be functional. In this episode: - My Tough Mudder experience - Why you should get outside of the gym and use your functional fitness more often. - Why it's important to take time to completely switch off - James Acasters Classic Scrapes (Because switching off is important!) As well as talking functional fitness, in this episode I talk a lot on why it's extremely important to also take time to completely switch off from work and to completely relax. Hence, I talk about something that I've been listening to a whole lot recently. Kieran Douglas Jones Head Coach @ Fortem Training

This episode was sparked by a client interaction, which I really dig into, during the second half of this podcast, so be sure to stick around after the break to hear more about that. In this episode: - The Chimp Paradox. - Testing workouts ahead of giving them to clients. - Why consistency is better than perfection. This one kicks off with my thoughts on a brand new audiobook I have just begun listening to, and how I've implemented a few changes to how I work, and how I do things, for the better. I'm a few chapters in to The Chimp Paradox, so you'll hear a little bit about what I think so far. I also talk through a little bit about my current training; mostly consisting of testing out workouts ahead of programming them for classes and individual clients, as well as why I do this, and the benefits of testing workouts before giving them to clients. Then in the second half I dig into the client interaction on having consistency instead of chasing perfection. Hear what I think, and why for us and for the long ter

The story so far! In this episode, I; head coach Kieran Douglas Jones (@kierandouglasjones); talk through the entire Fortem Training story, from humble beginnings back in early 2016, through to present day, then on to plans for the future to finish off the episode. Throughout, there are a number of lessons and definite take homes from my experiences in starting up the brand. As well as a big insight into the personal journey I have gone through over the past 2 years of my life. Kieran Head Coach @ Fortem Training

Welcome to the first episode of the Fortem Training Podcast! A brand new show (in it's second iteration) on topics within the sphere of health and fitness! There are going to be a number of features throughout the show and throughout the episodes with guests due to feature in the coming episodes. So keep your eyes out for that. In this episode: - My experience and thoughts on weightlifting shoes - Training barefoot - Will I be competing in any comps this year? - The future of the podcast Enjoy the episode, sit back and listen/watch Kieran Head Coach @ Fortem Training