This week I was joined by multi-sport strength athlete and coach Joey Szatmary, who has competed across CrossFit, Strongman and Weightlifting. With years of experience getting strong and helping others do the same, Joey knows that effective strength training doesn't have to leave you constantly feeling beaten up. We chatted about: 💪 What getting strong actually looks like ⚠️ The common mistakes…
This week I chatted with nutrition coach and creator of Four Weeks to the Beach, Aram Grigorian. After following Aram's content for some time, it was great to finally discuss what really drives fat loss and why so many people struggle despite working hard. This isn't about another diet. It's about understanding the principles that actually produce lasting results. In this episode, we chatted…
This week I welcomed back to Strength Chat a great coach and a top bloke, Ben Wright. Every time we chat, the conversation comes back to one thing: lasting results don't come from perfect programmes, they come from repeatable systems. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to stay consistent, overcome setbacks, and create habits that stick. We cover: ✅ Building systems that make…
This week I chatted with Dr. J’aime Goguen-Locke, powerlifter, gymnast, and Chiropractic Physician. J’aime combines her clinical background with her experience in strength sports, giving her a unique perspective on helping lifters manage pain, recover from injuries, and continue making progress. In this episode, we chatted about: 🏋️ How to make rehab efficient instead of time-consuming 🔄…
This week chatted with Dino Portelli, Head Coach at Titan Fitness Thailand, with a background in Muay Thai, bodybuilding, and military training.Dino leads by example when it comes to health and fitness. His consistency and discipline are obvious, but this conversation goes beyond motivation and explores what it really takes to keep moving forward when life gets challenging.In this episode, we…
This week chatted with Dr. Caleb Burgess, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Specialist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. One of Caleb's missions is to move away from the outdated idea that pain, injury, and rehab are black and white.Instead, he focuses on helping people better understand their situation, communicate effectively, and make progress with confidence. In this…
This week I caught up with coach, mentor, and educator Paul Oneid. A lot has changed since our last chat, making this the perfect opportunity to discuss identity, mindset, injuries, and how we move forward when life doesn't go to plan. This episode is about more than training. It's about understanding who you are when something you love is taken away from you, and how to come back stronger because…
This week I sat down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, and Co-Founder of Old Bull Athletics. Training is about far more than adding weight to the bar or improving performance in the gym. Done well, it can improve your health, confidence, resilience, and quality of life. In this episode, we discuss: 🏋️ Why training should be viewed as healthcare 🧠 Why people avoid…
This week I chatted with strength coach Chrissy Hayes. With over 10 years of experience, a background across different training styles, recovering from injuries and operations, and balancing training with motherhood, Chrissy brings a realistic and refreshing perspective to fitness. In this episode, we talk about moving away from the idea that there’s only one “right” way to train, and instead…
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with gym business consultant, gym owner, and international speaker Mark Fisher. Mark is a legend in the gym industry. He founded Mark Fisher Fitness, which was named one of Men’s Health Top 20 Gyms in America, and now helps gym owners scale their businesses, increase profits, and improve their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about what it…