Building Better Bodies takes you inside the world of judo, jiu-jitsu, and high-performance training. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals who share their journeys, training methods, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you’re a martial artist looking to improve, a fitness enthusiast curious about combat sports, or someone who loves stories of discipline and growth, this podcast delivers practical insights and real inspiration to help you level up.
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Coaching Elite Athletes
Most people think elite athletes just need motivation. They don’t. They need precision, trust, and coaching that actually understands them. In this episode, we talk about what coaching looks like at the highest level — how to build rapport over time, why athletes only respond when they trust your competence, and how understanding their experience changes everything. If you want insight into what…
In This podcast I fly Solo and discuss my thoughts on why we avoid doing the hard things and why as humans we take the easy route. INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
In This episode Sophie and Wayne talk to World and European Silver Medalist in Powerlifting Listen to this incredible young athlete take us through Cheerleading to Powerlifting on the World Stage We take a delve into this talented athletes so far short but super successful career Insta: Skye Moore INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
In This Episode Wayne and Sophie Chat with Emma Reid who is fresh off the plane after Emma takes probably the most talked about World Bronze Medal. We also chat the Difference between Male and Female Training and training around your menstrual cycle. Link to Follow Emmas Journey www.instagram.com/emmaclarereid INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
In todays Episode Wayne talks with PT Sophie Ellis PT, Online Coach, Gym Manager where we talk about becoming a PT, Building a Brand and Being motivated to Succed Insta, @sophitness._ Web, www.sophitness-pt.com INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
In This episode Karl and Wayne answer the questions that you asked, We have tried to answer these as honestly as we can! as always, No script, No Editing, A coffee and away we go!! INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
Today myself and Karl have the upmost pleasure of being in the company of Dan Powell, Dan is a Paralympian in judo and today he chats about what it takes to become an elite athlete with a disability. Check him out on insta - @danpowell.pt INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
This week we talk to Olympic Bronze Medalist, World number 1, European Champion and World Silver Medalist Chelsie Giles We Sit with a coffee to catch up about the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond!! INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
Today Karl & Wayne grab a coffee and discuss what it takes to coach at all levels! What 3 things are important as a coach? How much does skill level matter? And if you really thought about it what would you change in your coaching? INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth
This week the tables have turned and Karl Green interviews Wayne Lakin on why he started judo and the ins and outs of his career and why he started Jiu Jitsu. From bullies to living the dream... INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth