Coaching Confidence

Ep.38 - 2x WBFF World Champion Shaun Stafford on fitness, fat loss & COVID-19 Aug 17, 2020

Ep.38 - 2x WBFF World Champion Shaun Stafford on fitness, fat loss & COVID-19

Shaun owns 2 gyms in central london called City Athletic and talks about how its been effected by the pandemic. Plus he describes his first ever marathon, that took 9 hours and was up a mountain.

We both share our stories about how the fitness industry is changing and how our approaches to fitness have changed over the years.

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Ep. 37 - Why sleep is so important | Make it a non negotiable and sacrifice work for sleep Aug 04, 2020

Recorded from the LIVE Q@A on the Endeavour Life instagram page @endeavourlife

Founder David Birtwistle answers your questions every week LIVE! @david.birtwistle

David dives into why you should sleep according to your chronotype and work late if you can but not if you wake up early.

We also discuss how to organise your time better to be more efficient and productive.

Ep. 36 - Is a sausage roll or a sausage in a roll a better food? Plus some fitness/nutrition chat Jul 27, 2020

Recorded from the LIVE Q@A on the Endeavour Life instagram page

Founder David Birtwistle answers your questions every week LIVE!

How to lose body fat fast?

Whats the best way to keep in great shape?

Plus whats the best cheat meal?

Ep. 35 - The secret how to lose fat fast and keep it off Jul 23, 2020

A live Q&A with David Birtwistle on the Endeavour Life Instagram.

Tune in Mondays at 7pm to get your questions answered live

Ep. 34 - Ben Coomber talks about his epic body transformation and the fitness industry Jul 20, 2020

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Ep. 33 - Is Fasted Cardio necessary? How much should we sleep? LIVE Q&A with David Birtwistle Jul 10, 2020

Your fitness and nutrition questions answered LIVE on instagram by David Birtwistle
When should you workout?
Is it better to be fed or fasted for fat loss?
Can you lose fat only by walking?
How much sleep should we get?
Is the 16:8 diet good for fat loss?
Plus many more

Ep.32 - Is Intermittent Fasting the best way to lose fat? LIVE Q&A with David Birtwistle Jul 08, 2020

Recorded live on instagram and answering your questions directly.
How to lose fat quick
How to gain healthy weight
Should you take BCAA’s
How to get the right amount of protein
The best protein sources for vegetarians

#fuelthechange

Ep.31 - Let's talk about Sex with Sofia Sundari Jul 02, 2020

Sofia Sundari tells us how to get in touch with one of our basic human feelings and discusses it in an open and liberating way. Once to listen to for sure.

Sofia's website

https://sofiasundari.com/

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Ep.30 - The mental health impact of being on a reality show with Ben Bidwell Jun 21, 2020

Ben asks talks openly with David about how being on the Netflix reality dating show Too Hot To Handle has impacted his mental health

Find out what its like to gain 1M followers in a month and how that changes things.

How do people react differently and what has changed

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Ep.29 - Starting fitness in your 30's & 40's with Harvey Lawton Jun 15, 2020

Owner of The Movement Blueprint, Harvey answers your questions

1) The three best tips for beginners

2) The biggest flaws in the fitness industry

3) Thoughts on bodyweight training an HIIT

4) The issues with increasing running frequency quickly

5) Considerations for those in their 30's & 40's starting fitness

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Ep.28 Biohack your nutrition and maximise your sleep with Angela Foster Jun 04, 2020

What is biohacking?

What are the best ways to get brilliant sleep?

Why do some people not sleep very well?

The effect of caffeine on your body

How to optimise your performance

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Ep.27 Spiritual Ninja Janelle Christa | mindset, overcoming adversity and spirituality Jun 01, 2020

Spiritual Ninja Janelle Christa talks about mindset, overcoming adversity and what spirituality really is

Spiritual Ninja [ spir-i-choo-uh l Nin - juh]

VERB {action, movement, energetic}

Definition:

A no-fluff, magical badass soldier in the Army of Love
A limitless reality creator
A visionary and paradigm shifter
A dream-weaver (i.e.) someone who weaves dreams into reality
The joy in the chaos of the modern world

Synonym: Victim of an optical illusion

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Ep.26 Danielle Peazer | Dancer turned fitness influencer | Gymtimidation | Dating in Lockdown May 29, 2020

Ep.26 Danielle Peazer

Dancer turned fitness influencer | Gymtimidation | Dating in Lockdown

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EP.25 - Christy Whitman | Author & Life Coach on happiness, spirituality & designing your life May 22, 2020

Christy Whitman is an in-demand life coach, transformational leader, CEO, and founder of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a twelve-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program.

https://www.christywhitman.com/

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Ep.24 - Fitness & Nutrition Q&A | Body Confidence & Fat Loss Tips May 21, 2020

For more information check out @endeavourlife on instagram

Ep.23 - GymShark athlete Jessica Olie talks Yoga, Fitness, Building her community and effective communication in a relationship May 11, 2020

More than meets the eye. Jessica is a multiple business owner, fitness influencer and yogi with a well rounded approach to life.

We talk through the real meaning of yoga and why it's not just being bendy.

Follow her on instagram @jessicaolie

And follow me @david.birtwistle

Ep.22 - Brett Berish CEO of Sovereign Brands talks business May 09, 2020

Brett has been profiled by Forbes and Crain’s Chicago Business, among others, and was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit.

I talk to him about some unknown things from Too Hot To Handle as well as key things for starting a business and what it takes to grow it.

Ep.21 - Tim Cooper on relationships and ego May 06, 2020

Mindset Performance Coach Tim Cooper chats with me about all things mindset.

Topics include:

How ego gets in the way and how to remove it.

Relationships and dating in 2020

How Tim has personally helped me develop

Ep.20 - Mark Cuevas from Love is Blind May 03, 2020

Mark was recently on the hit Netflix show Love is Blind.

He is a group fitness trainer from Atlanta, Georgia and we had a chat about all things Netflix, dating, masculinity and friendships.

In this totally unscripted conversation we connect over shared understandings about what is really important in life.

Ep.19 - Ben Bidwell challenges masculinity and how we can remove our masks to be happier Nov 26, 2019

Questions

1) What caused you to start looking and challenging masculinity?

2) What is masculinity to you?

3) What are the problems faced by men today?

4) What masks did you wear and what about now?

5) Do men have to be perfect?

6) What do you do to become less worried by the stereotype of men?

7) What kind of man succeeds today?

8) What would you say to the typical guy who was raised in the 80's masculinity?

9) How do you think this change effects relationships and society as a whole?

Check out Ben on instagram @thenakedprofessor

Get your questions in for future episodes by hitting me up on instagram @david.birtwistle

If youre looking for Online Coaching, check out my website for more info

Ep.18 - Why ego is the enemy to success PLUS how to admit to food binges and why Nov 19, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How to avoid getting fat at christmas

Which is the best approach to food for you

Why you're not losing weight while eating healthy

Training

How you should train in winter to get the best results

How often should you be going all out in training

Is overtraining an issue

Mindset

Is it cheating to sell a photo of your feet to a stranger?

Why you should always admit to binging on food and how to do it

Why ego is the enemy of your success

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.17 - I had a milkshake poured over my head at 13 by a bully at school Nov 11, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

Why we should make small changes to our diet and not big ones

Can you eat Mcdonalds and lose fat at the same time

Is fruit what's stopping you from losing fat?

Training

How to get the most out of lifting weights

The effect of having sex on back pain

Why ego lifting is for losers

Mindset

The time i had a milkshake poured over my head by a bully

How to be confident enough to choose a career

Why men struggle to understand their emotions and how they can benefit from talking more openly

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep. 16 - Game Changers documentary review | Design your life not your job | Is HIIT for you? Nov 05, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

My thoughts on the new pro vegan documentary "Game Changers"

How much protein you should be eating to build muscle

How big and long should your surplus be?

Training

How to return to training after an injury

Is it possible to build muscle while cycling every day

Is HIIT the best way to train for the general population

Mindset

Getting through the 25 hour RedBull TimeLaps cycle race

Lifestyle by design and planning for the future

How to break a habit. How i stopped drinking.

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.15 - Khan Porter talks Crossfit, mental health and emotional awareness Oct 23, 2019

Questions

1) What does it take to be a crossfit games athlete?

2) Is it better to do crossfit or bodybuilding for general training?

3) Best advice for gym newbies

4) Is chicken and rice the best way to get in shape?

5) Is there a definition of a healthy diet?

6) What diet does he follow specifically?

7) What is his definition of mental health

8) Khans mindfulness practices

9) Toxic habits in a relationship

Ep.14 - Broken back to Berlin Marathon with Ben Tansley Oct 15, 2019

This is the first episode with a guest and it is all sorts of inspiring!

Ben broke his back in a motorcycle accident 2 years ago but that's not stopping him from completing the Berlin Marathon and inspiring thousands of people in the process.

We discuss:

How does being paralysed effect your confidence

Has his masculinity been effected by the accident

Is it possible to go raving in ibiza in a wheelchair

What drives him to constantly seek harder and harder challenges

What challenges has he got planned for the future

Check him out on instagram @tano_hg

If you liked this episode please leave a 5* review and comment, it's much appreciated

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Ep.13 - How to grow on instagram | Gaining healthy weight | Crossfit Oct 08, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How to know you're too lean it's unhealthy

How to gain healthy weight - Muscle VS fat

My thoughts on being vegetarian

Training

Is there a recommended daily step count to gain weight

Is spin a good way to lose fat

Is Crossfit a good way to get fit

Mindset

How to stop fearing weight gain

What are the difficulties faced as a PT

How to avoid social media anxiety

Plus

How to grow a social media account in 2019

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.12 - Toxic masculinity in gyms | Fast weight loss | Is olympic lifting important Oct 01, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

Do I trust Fitbits to give accurate calorie expenditure

How to lose weight very quickly

How important are protein bars

Training

Are Front Squats or Backs Squats better for legs

Is the Smith Machine worth using

Are olympic lifts essential to be good at fitness

Mindset

Is toxic masculinity still in commercial gyms

How to mentally recover from falling off the wagon

How to fit fitness into a busy life

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.11 - Intimidated by the gym? | Your strength controls everything | The fear of commitment Sep 24, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

Are all calories equal?

Is sugar free the best way to lose fat?

Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?

Training

How important is NEAT?

Do i have to train legs?

What to do if you're intimidated by the gym

Mindset

How to change my fear of commitment

The struggle of trusting people after being hurt

How to get started on a big weight loss journey

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.10 - What is confidence? Sep 17, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How to avoid losing your condition when on holiday

What's the most important meal of the day

How to avoid yo-yo dieting

Training

Is it a good idea to do strength and cardio in the same session?

Why you're not getting results following random instagram workouts

How to know if your training is working

Mindset

What is confidence

If you see a cute women/man, should you approach them?

Should men talk about their feelings?

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.9 - Should you go Keto? | The best time to workout | How to remove self doubt Sep 10, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

Is Keto the way to go for fat loss?

What to do when you fall off the wagon

Why you regain weight after your diet

Training

My 3 lifts for life

The best time to workout

Are cardio machines a waste of time

Mindset

How you can remove self doubt

How to get out of a toxic relationship

Why I live by the words "Actions Reflect Priorities"

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.8 - Would Alex Crockford beat me in a fight? | Does Creatine effect insulin resistance | Developing your mental strength Sep 03, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

Does Creatine effect insulin resistance?

Is there a limit to protein absorption in the body

What supplements do I take and recommend

Training

How is my sciatic pain improving and how to help it

How to improve your overhead mobility

Should women lift weights

Mindset

What do i do that is just for me to improve my relationship with myself

How to create success when you have the option of failing

My top accomplishments in 2019

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.7 - Should you be tracking your food? | How much cardio should you do | My definition of happiness Aug 29, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

My best advice if you've just done a diet

How my diet and fat loss program is currently going

Should you use myfitnesspal to track your food & is it obsessive?

Training

How you should train for health & happiness

How you can listen to your body when your training to avoid injury

How much cardio you should be doing to lose fat

Mindset

The way to find a balance on life

The best way to prioritise things to achieve the most

What my definition of happiness is

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.6 - Upping your flirting skills | The low carb myth | Classes Vs Gym workouts Aug 19, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How to fit eating healthy into a busy life

Eating chocolate while on a diet

Should you cut out carbs to lose fat?

Training

The best recovery strategy for sore muscles

Classes VS Gym, which is the best way to train?

How hard do you need to train to get good results

Mindset

How to build self worth without external gratification

How to be more motivated for life

How to get better talking to people of the opposite sex

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.5 - My mindfulness practices | How nutrition impacts mental health | The most important element of Fitness Aug 13, 2019

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How does nutrition impact mental health?

How important is tracking to achieving your goals?

What is reverse dieting?

Training

How many days per week should you train

How to improve grip strength

What is the most important area of fitness to focus on

Mindset

Top tips for someone who wants to change career

My top 3 personal mindfulness practices

How to separate emotion from your goals

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep. 4 - What does it mean to be a man | Can you gain muscle without Fat? | Should women have abs? Aug 02, 2019

With the best ever audio from my podcast, it looks like i'm finally getting the hang of this haha

Todays episode covers 3 questions from each area of discussion; Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Nutrition

How should pre-diabetic individuals eat to recover after training?

Can you eat carbs after training if you're trying to lose fat?

Can you gain muscle without gaining fat?

Training

What is the best thing an obese person can do to lose weight?

How can women get lower abs and is it even possible?

What do I do on recovery days

Mindset

What does it mean to be a man to me?

How can we balance performance and aesthetic goals?

How can physical activity effect mental health

All these questions came in from the people who follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle

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Ep.3 - Advice for gym newbies | Pizza or Burger? | Biggest relationship turn off? Jul 26, 2019

Ep.3 - Advice for gym newbies | Pizza or Burger? | Biggest relationship turn off?

Mindset Topics - How to slow down and appreciate life | How do i define masculinity | Biggest turn off in a relationship

Nutrition Topics - Pizza or Burger? | Tips for diabetics | My current macros

Training Topics - Training lots but not getting results? | My current training format | Advice for gym newbies

Plus a story from my day

Ep.2 - Why I went to anger management Jul 19, 2019

In this episode i talk about:

Why i think smiling at your barista is one of the best things you can do.

Does hitting the snooze button make you a less productive person?

How I stay motivated to train regularly and how my motivation has changed over the past 10 years of training

How to prevent and reduce muscle soreness after training

My experience with anger management and vulnerability

Episode 1 - My biggest insecurities & why confidence is the most attractive quality Jul 11, 2019

The first episode of my weekly InstaLIVE Q&A where my Instagram followers ask questions and get them answered.

Today I share my biggest insecurities, what I think is attractive in a girlfriend and how I stay motivated to workout.

If you want to have your questions answered then follow me on instagram @david.birtwistle and drop me a message.

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