The Functional Fitness Podcast

With the return of the Functional Fitness Podcast - We look ahead to a very exciting first 6 months of 2024!

In this episode I speak to like g term member Jim Smith! Jim has become a true friend over the years. His loyalty is unwavering and we love having Jim in and around FFD day in day out. The next podcast might be over a few beers 🤪. Enjoy!

I’m back!! Our new segment (season 6) is called “Member spotlight”. In this series I want to chat to current members of Functional Fitness about their fitness lifetime experience including their time at FF. Episode 1 is here and I’m chatting to Molly Redford who has a wealth of sporting success prior to joining FF. I had a great time chatting with Molly and I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

Jonny and Graham sit down to discuss the age old “CrossFit is Bullsh*t” statement. We break it down to try and understand why some people still speak negatively on a methodology that has changed so many people’s lives for the better across the globe. Welcome back to the podcast, and enjoy!

In this episode we meet Robbie Leahy. Robbie has gone from being an athlete competing out of Functional Fitness to being a coach with us at FFG. We discuss competing at a young age and where future young athletes can avoid the pitfalls, dealing with the pressure and wanting to help future athletes establish a solid platform to become successful themselves. This is a good one guys, ENJOY!

Graham and Jonny chat through getting back into the gym after 2 long term COVID-19 lockdowns. We want to help you avoid the pitfalls and we give advice on things like frequency when starting back etc! Enjoy!

Jonny and Graham discuss the second lockdown and what we did differently compared to the first

In this episode we get a chance to chat with Kirsty and deep dive into her career so far. From becoming a PE teacher to transitioning into a full time CrossFit coach. We also talk competitive CrossFit and overcoming a pretty serious injury! Enjoy!

In this episode Jonny chats with Sarah about her past where she danced, fell ill for a number of months and then worked in retail management, to finding fitness again and becoming a coach with us at Functional Fitness. Join us for a really interesting discussion including diving into Sarah’s passion for working with special populations and helping people find their feet again using exercise prescription as the tool, this one is a cracker! Enjoy

In this episode I chat to Kaleem to discuss his coaching with us at FFG. We dive into his professional rugby career so far and the beginnings of coaching! Enjoy!

In this episode I get to chat with Archie Reid. He is a young CrossFit coach who has already competed in 2 weightlifting competitions. Archies numbers are phenomenal but despite that he remains humble and keen to learn! We talk about his competitions, training and coaching with The Functional Fitness Group.

In this episode we deep dive into the mind of Liam Pullar - the Lead programmer for The Functional Fitness Group. We discuss Liam’s history with Parkour, how that transfers to his skills in CrossFit, becoming the lead programmer for FFG and we also talk about his ethos for programming and touch on his stand alone programmes and who they are for. Enjoy!

In this episode I sit down with David and discuss his background, his love of running, the “Functional Fitness Run” (FF Run) programme he has put together as part of the online FF options and finally to talk about his book “DIY Outlaw”. This is a great listen guys so buckle up and prepare to want to go run right after!

Another run through of the Functional Fitness’ flagship program with Coach Liam. Enjoy

In today’s episode Jonny, Graham and Fraser discuss why tracking your scores from workouts is valuable. We look into the benefits of keeping track of your performances and why it’s a good idea whether you are a seasoned functional exerciser or brand new. Enjoy!

The easy answer is no. But of course it’s not as simple as that. Graham, Jonny and Fraser talk through the support structures at Functional Fitness that help new starts to CrossFit get started and become successful at Functional Fitness and achieve their fitness results.

Coach Liam runs through another week of madness at FFG - Enjoy the ride

Coach Liam talks is through the horrors of this weeks program! 😈

In this short episode Graham and Jonny discuss tier 3 restrictions and what they mean for their Dundee location.

This weeks programme descriptor 02/11/20. Coach Liam chats through the what’s, why’s and how’s in today’s episode

Next weeks program talk through with Coach Liam!

Coach Liam going through next weeks class program. Understand the what’s, why’s and how’s in this episode - Enjoy!

Another run down of the Functional Fitness Group class program with coach Liam

Today we talk a little about our Individualised Programming service

A deep dive into this weeks programming with coach Liam

In this new style of Episode, coach Liam takes you through the weeks programming for the week beginning 21/09/20.

In this episode Jonny and Graham discuss the return from COVID and how the first few weeks have gone

In this episode Jonny and Graham discuss the FF-Move program. What it is, who it’s for and what we are looking to get out of it.

Re-published episode on the huge changes we have made to FFD this month. We want to let you guys know all of the things we are doing to make our member’s experience better. Enjoy

Meeting Jason Grant - the owner of Rabble Dundee and JLG Fitness and Well-being. This podcast flowed from Staph’s podcast straight into Jason’s and it seemed to work! We talk all things Self development, business, coaching and loads more! Enjoy!

In part 2 of meeting Steph we look it’s Steph’s involvement with mental health, her own experiences and we talk about her own training training. There will be more from her too on this podcast so look out! 🏋️

In this episode we meet Steph Brand! Steph coaches for us at FFD CrossFit, runs her own family business, is a qualified nutritionist, Personal Trainer and has recently talked on the subject of mental health. Many talents and a lovely person. Enjoy the listen!

In part 2 of “meeting Big Fras” we discuss some of the offerings at Functional Fitness and look ahead to Team SiD (strength in Depth - competition) at the end of the year!

Fraser is our Operations manager and Lead programmer for Functional Fitness. In this episode we dive into some of our beliefs in business, Fraser’s sporting past and take a look at the programs we provide. Enjoy!

In this episode we meet Adam Sutherland - the myth, the man, the legend. Adam is hands down the biggest no bull shit man in the fitness world and when it comes to Nutrition - he pulls no punches. I enjoyed this a lot and you will too!

I hate to admit this but if you exercise regularly, you will probably pick up an injury at some stage. What would you choose - a few small “injuries” or illness later on? I know my answer. These are my thoughts on injuries and what to do if you pick them up 😊

This week we dive into a conversation with Graham McCann, my parter in the gyms. We get into how we got started, how we have been successful so far and what we are looking to do in the future. Enjoy.

Go easy on me guys 😂🤦🏼‍♂️ first timer and all that