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Not Just Sets and Reps

Not Just Sets and Reps

By Mikey Lau & George Woollard

A real conversation between two personal trainers and friends covering a wide area of health, fitness and wellbeing.
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Challenging the common misconceptions about muscle growth | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Not Just Sets and RepsApr 08, 2020

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How to be more active with the ACSM's Exercise Recommendations

How to be more active with the ACSM's Exercise Recommendations

How much exercise do I really need to do? This is a common question asked by many... in this episode, we provide the scientific literature to give you evidence-based research that will help achieve your goals. An insight into our own personal current routines are also shared.

Jun 03, 202017:21
5 steps to losing body fat | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

5 steps to losing body fat | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

In this practically orientated episode, we cover simple but effective strategies to help overcome one of the UK's biggest health issues - overweight and obesity. Join us for a scientifically rich and positively practical episode!

May 24, 202021:36
Finding Your WHY: motivation, purpose and meaning | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Finding Your WHY: motivation, purpose and meaning | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

In this Exciting Episode we dive deep into what it means to be living with PURPOSE! Join us as we share our own experiences & give you practical tips to help you succeed.

May 08, 202017:37
Nutrition & Diet Advice: Special Guest | A Conversation w/ Rosie Bailey

Nutrition & Diet Advice: Special Guest | A Conversation w/ Rosie Bailey

WOW! One of the best episode's to date! Today we are joined with special guest, @fitnessbyrosieb, for a passionate discussion about all things health, nutrition, and diet! Join in for this great conversation AND to find out how special guest, Rosie, has transformed her life with her positive attitude towards life!!

May 02, 202001:00:04
How to Take Back Control: back to basics | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

How to Take Back Control: back to basics | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Are you someone that feels like you're losing and want to reclaim that control back? Join us today as we dive into another great episode, providing practical tips to help you achieve your goals! FREE RESOURCE up for grabs!! Listen in to find out more...

Apr 24, 202019:16
Thinking Ahead: the Fitness Industry after COVID-19 | A Conversation w/ Marcus Sanger

Thinking Ahead: the Fitness Industry after COVID-19 | A Conversation w/ Marcus Sanger

Today we are joined with special guest, Marcus Sanger - Master Trainer & Senior Lecturer. He has over 30 years of experience in the Fitness Industry. We discuss contemporary issues, and share insights for what may be ahead for the Fitness Industry & Personal Trainer's alike. Can VR be the new coaching method? How will technology take over our future? Join us for this very in-depth 3-way discussion.

Apr 18, 202001:13:27
Nature vs. Nurture Debate | A Conversation w/ Dawid Kowalczyk

Nature vs. Nurture Debate | A Conversation w/ Dawid Kowalczyk

What does it take to be a successful athlete? Are we the product of our nature or from nurture? Does Talent even exist? Dive deep into our 3-way discussion with Loughborough Sports Scientist, Dawid Kowalczyk.

Apr 16, 202001:21:50
Top Health & Fitness Trends for 2020: Part 2 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Top Health & Fitness Trends for 2020: Part 2 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Join us for Part 2 as we get closer to that all-important no.1 Health & Fitness Trend for 2020. Based on ACSM predictions. Enjoy!

Apr 15, 202042:46
Top Health & Fitness Trends for 2020: Part 1 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Top Health & Fitness Trends for 2020: Part 1 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

In this episode we take an insight into the Top Health & Fitness Trends for 2020. Based on ACSM predictions. Join us for this 2 part episode!

Apr 12, 202030:00
Challenging the common misconceptions about muscle growth | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Challenging the common misconceptions about muscle growth | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

This episode opens the debate to resistance training at home. What are the fundamentals of building muscle? Do we really need to always lift heavyweight? Let's discuss some practical tips to support your fitness goals.

Apr 08, 202027:14
Structuring a Daily Routine | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Structuring a Daily Routine | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

The importance of having a structure is key to many areas in life. Let's explore ways to optimize your productivity and bring clarity into your life once again.

Apr 04, 202032:16
Perspective: an outlook on COVID-19 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Perspective: an outlook on COVID-19 | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Today we talk about contemporary issues regarding COVID-19 and seek to gain perspective on the current situation. Balance is sought to be restored with an overview of mindfulness explained. Feel a loss of control – emotionally, spiritually, and financially? Join us as we discuss practical solutions that may calm the monkey in your mind.

Mar 31, 202033:24
Dealing with self-isolation: overcoming boredom | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Dealing with self-isolation: overcoming boredom | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

In this episode, we address the importance of mental well-being and our overall health. In current times it is important to first recognise where we stand in society, and how to offer potential solutions to manage anxiety. Feel like you’re getting bored at home? Give this insightful episode a listen...

Mar 28, 202028:22
How to prevent putting on the pounds | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

How to prevent putting on the pounds | A Health, Fitness and Well-being Podcast

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss practical tips that you can apply TODAY! Weight management is KEY during this period of self-isolation. Struggle to stop snacking? Struggling to find ideas for home workouts? We provide solutions to your problems.

Mar 26, 202026:14
#6: How to lose weight and own 2020 with a good habit | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#6: How to lose weight and own 2020 with a good habit | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Welcome back and it's that time of the year again. New year's resolutioners, let's get you off to a strong start and reach your goals. 

Jan 24, 202026:17
#5: How to manage fatigue and recover properly to maximise gains | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#5: How to manage fatigue and recover properly to maximise gains | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Sorry it's been a while. As Christmas is getting closer, we've been extremely busy getting everything ready for it. Nevertheless, here's another episode on flexibility, fatigue and recovery. Knowing how to programme and manage these principles will  greatly increase your gains that you are working so hard to get. Remember, muscle isn't made in one session but within the recovery. So give this a listen and see what you can achieve!!

Dec 18, 201954:49
#4: FIT AND FESTIVE: Avoid putting on the pounds over Christmas | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#4: FIT AND FESTIVE: Avoid putting on the pounds over Christmas | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Hi guys,  this is going to be a short and sweet episode covering some tips and tricks on staying healthy over the festive season. We'll touch on the topics of physical activity, nutrition, sleep and hydration. Christmas is a time to indulge and celebrate, but it is important to maintain balance and be mindful over this period.

Dec 03, 201915:26
#3: Structure your sessions properly and get more results | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#3: Structure your sessions properly and get more results | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Based off some feedback, we've adapted our podcast to meet your needs. Our podcasts will now focus more on techniques you can apply and understand. It's only going to get better each week! Today's topic of discussion is how to get the most out of your sessions. After all, you are giving yourself time to train and be a better version of yourself every time you set foot into the gym. Let's help you make the most of it. We will discuss components of a session and how to absolutely kill it.

Nov 25, 201940:11
#2b: Obesity and Nutrition | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#2b: Obesity and Nutrition | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

This is a follow-up to our previous podcast regarding obesity and nutrition. We provide the solutions and the evidence-based research to support our concepts and ideas. In this part, you'll get a further analysis of the current situation with obesity as well as psychological factors associated with it. We will also give you some top tips and advice to maximise your nutritional gains. 


Nov 18, 201931:56
#2a: Obesity and Nutrition | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#2a: Obesity and Nutrition | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Hi guys, today in our conversational part one of our podcast about obesity and nutrition, we'll solely focus on the problem of obesity and its impact. In our next podcast (which will be released in a few days), we'll look at the evidence-based research behind it and give you guys some tips and tricks on hitting those macros, or just having a healthy balanced eating habit. Stay tuned.


Mikey's Instagram: @mikeyylau

George's Instagram: @georgewfit

Nov 14, 201917:06
#1b: Training Splits and Programming | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#1b: Training Splits and Programming | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Part 2 and a follow up of our previous podcast regarding training splits and programming. We talk about specific research articles in this one providing you the evidence-based information for your training sessions.  Stay tuned for more content that you can use to give yourselves the best possible workouts for you. 

Nov 10, 201922:33
#1a: Training Splits and Programming | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

#1a: Training Splits and Programming | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast

Welcome to another episode of Not Just Sets and Reps. Today's topics of discussion are regarding training splits and programming for the short to medium-term. We will start releasing content in two categories. One will be in the form of a conversation, and the other will be a follow-up from the conversation and it's packed full of evidence-based research to help you get the most out of your workouts. 

Nov 07, 201916:47
Introduction | Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Podcast
Oct 31, 201928:06