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Not Your Average Fitness Podcast

Not Your Average Fitness Podcast

By Jorge Darkadas

A podcast that goes beyond fitness and nutrition.

Hosted by Jorge and Julia, two coaches with years of experience helping people transform their lives.

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@jdfitness_uk
@juliafischerfit
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6 crucial mistakes we made so you don't have to

Not Your Average Fitness PodcastJun 22, 2021

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6 crucial mistakes we made so you don't have to

6 crucial mistakes we made so you don't have to

Welcome to this weeks episode where we share with you our top mistakes that we have made in the past.. so you can learn from it and don't have to make them yourself! (Or even if you did you know you are not alone!)


We go deep into training philosophy and why we now have the approach that we do as well as revealing a few confessions that might take you by surprise!


Make sure to leave a review and help us settle the debate we have in the beginning, slide into the DMs and share the episode with 3 friends if you got any value from it - we appreciate you so much!


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Jun 22, 202159:52
The real reason you keep falling off track

The real reason you keep falling off track

In this episode we talk all about how to change your perspective towards your progress and results so that you are able to finally stay on track. We help you get from a "can't do" mindset into a "can do" mindset and talk about how to get out of feeling frustrated if your progress isnt quite going the way you had hoped to.

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Jun 15, 202147:40
The truth about your body image

The truth about your body image

In this episode we dive deep into the topic of body image and body transformations. 

Are they good and beneficial for our progress and results? What effect do they have mentally on us? How does social media play it's part and how to finally become comfortable in your skin whilst wearing shorts and owning it!


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Jun 08, 202155:48
Fitness trackers - the good, the bad, the ugly

Fitness trackers - the good, the bad, the ugly

In this weeks episode we are talking all things fitness devices. Are they a good and important tool on your fitness journey? Can they really help reaching your goals faster and will they really help you to improve your sleep?

Have a listen to find out and also to learn everything about what it means to listen to your body the right way.

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Jun 01, 202140:18
How to train your body, mind and spirit with Shar Weil
May 25, 202101:23:04
Flexible dieting and how sex can affect your progress

Flexible dieting and how sex can affect your progress

In this episode we are bringing you some more insight into nutrition and having a balanced diet

We cover

  • what it means to have a balanced diet
  • how to get into a healthy mindset to create a diet that fits within your lifestyle
  • what is flexible dieting and how can you benefit from it
  • clean eating ; the good, the bad and the ugly
  • why sex plays an important role in achieving your goals

and so much more!


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May 18, 202140:46
Massage guns, training splits and should you train on your period

Massage guns, training splits and should you train on your period

In this weeks episode we have another Q&A for you. We speak about  - are massage guns beneficial and should you get one - how often should you change up your training  - how much cardio you should be doing for your weight loss - should you train on your period and how to approach your menstrual cycle for your fitness journey  Make sure to connect with us and let us know what your thought are about today's episode Instagram: @juliafischerfit OR facebook.com/juliafischerfit @jdfitness_uk OR facebook.com/jdfitnesstraining
May 11, 202135:39
Relationships & how to stand in your full potential with Chris and Carina

Relationships & how to stand in your full potential with Chris and Carina

In this episode we speak with Chris and Carina from Dream Fitness about their journey into fitness. Their Eden Farm project and why they walked 100km. They also share what it means to be a couple working and living together and how to strive in all areas of life. You can find Chris & Carina on Instagram:  @chrisdreamfitness & carina.mendes_ Eden Farm: Insta: @lifesupportcharity https://www.lifesupportcharity.org/
May 04, 202101:02:14
Training VS Exercise - how to get and sustain results for good

Training VS Exercise - how to get and sustain results for good

In todays episode we are  discussing  the difference between training and exercise, what it means and how it will affect your progress.

You will discover how one will help you to not just only get better results, but also how to finally sustain them, how to set yourself up for success and get your motivation back.

We also go into what it really means to progress within your training, how to do it safely and train for long term success rather than another quick fix.

Make sure to connect with us and let us know what you thought about today's episode 

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Apr 27, 202153:16
How to heal your body & prevent injuries- with Miqueias Leone

How to heal your body & prevent injuries- with Miqueias Leone

In this episode we welcome our second guest Miqueias Leone who is an Osteopath that has worked with a wide range of individuals to help them heal their bodies and overcome injuries. In this episode we cover some of the following topics:

- What is Osteopathy

- How lockdown has  affected our bodies

- How to move better & heal our bodies

- The affect of mental health on our bodies

- Why mobility is important 

- What is the best footwear to workout in

You can find Miqueias on the follow links below:

Instagram:

@midtownwellness OR @miqueias_leone

Website: www.midtownwellness.co.uk

Apr 20, 202145:31
5 Keys points on how to return to the gym after lockdown

5 Keys points on how to return to the gym after lockdown

With this pandemic we've seen the unfortunate closure of gyms. However with the reopening of gyms around the world, lies a wide range of questions. So in this episode we've covered 5 key points to help you on the return to the gym.

P.S: This episode is helpful for anyone entering the gym for the first time or returning after a long time off. Even if you are listening post-pandemic ;)

If you have any question please reach out to us. You can find us on:

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@juliafischerfit OR facebook.com/juliafischerwellness

@jdfitness_uk OR facebook.com/jdfitnesstraining

Apr 13, 202144:03
Hitting a plateau with your progress.. How to overcome it

Hitting a plateau with your progress.. How to overcome it

In this episode we discuss plateaus and how to overcome them. As coaches we often are asked this question- what happens when you stop seeing progress, what can you do, how can you overcome this and keep progressing.

In this episode we take you through the reasons why you might have hit a plateau and how to continue to progress.

If you have any question please reach out to us. You can find us on:

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@juliafischerfit OR facebook.com/juliafischerwellness

@jdfitness_uk OR facebook.com/jdfitnesstraining

Apr 06, 202147:41
Mental health and running 100km in a day with Jack Revell

Mental health and running 100km in a day with Jack Revell

We are excited to bring you our first guest on the podcast! 

Jack has recently run 100km in on day for the charity mind, to raise money and awareness for mental health, whilst being live on the new app Clubhouse.

We brought Jack on to continue the conversation and to find out how he got the idea in the first place, how he has been affected with his mental health this past year and what he wishes to bring forward from it. Join us for an honest and open conversation about the topic and learn about what you can do if you feel like your mental health is taking a turn on you.

Find him on IG @jackwrevell and listen to his podcast The Jack Revell Show


Mar 30, 202153:24
Sex life, exercise & the best supplement for fat loss.

Sex life, exercise & the best supplement for fat loss.

In this episode we answer listener questions and discuss some of the following topics:

- The importance of investing in yourself

- Does caffeine help with fat loss

- Can you exercise before sex

- Is animal protein irreplaceable

Tune in to hear all the questions we had from you guys.

If you have any question please reach out to us. You can find us on:

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@juliafischerfit

@jdfitness_uk

Mar 23, 202158:15
Creating a better relationship with food Pt.2

Creating a better relationship with food Pt.2

In this episode we continue our discussion from our last episode regarding nutrition. In this episode we discuss the following:

- Do you need to lose water weight

- Does keto help with losing water weight

- How often does your body weight fluctuate 

- Do macronutrients matter

- The 2pm eating myth

- Bad experiences with food

- Does bread make you bloated?

If you guys have any question please reach out to us. You can find us on:

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@juliafischerfit

@jdfitness_uk 

Mar 16, 202157:06
Eating carbs & creating a healthy relationship with food

Eating carbs & creating a healthy relationship with food

In this episode we discuss some very important and interesting topics regarding nutrition that will guide you in the positive direction to improve your quality of life. In this episode we cover the following topics - What is healthy eating - Do carbs cause obesity - How to track calories - High and low calorie days - Food volume for fat loss - The importance of Macro & Micronutrients - Should you extreme cut or bulk INSTA @jdfitness_uk @juliafischerfit
Mar 09, 202101:00:47
How to determine the effectiveness of your workout

How to determine the effectiveness of your workout

In this episode we discuss the following:

- Fitness is hard, but how do you figure out what to do

- How many times per week should you train

- Does more mean better?

- How many steps per day should you really aim for

- Keeping your ego in check

- How to know if a professionals advice is worth paying attention to

- Being open minded to professional advice 

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Mar 02, 202142:16
The importance of the power of now

The importance of the power of now

Whilst it's important to know how to perform an exercise, or how to look after our nutrition; there is one huge thing we don't often focus on.. Our MINDSET! So to guide you in the right direction and how to improve on this we have dedicated a whole episode on this.

In this episode we discuss the following topics:

- Why the power of now so important & relevant to your life & fitness goals

- How you can progress in your fitness & health journey

- The differences between motivation & discipline

- When is the right time to start working on your goals

- Is it worth investing in home workout equipment

- What is the best plan to follow

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Feb 23, 202142:59
Toxic relationships & setting better boundaries

Toxic relationships & setting better boundaries

In this episode we discuss the following topics:

- The importance of monitoring what you consume, and how that impacts your life

- What content/information should coaches or "influencers" be posting to help you

- What to do when family & friends discourage you

- How to set better boundaries, and why are they important

- The importance of saying NO

- What happens when you feed squirrels dog biscuits

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Feb 17, 202142:21
How to not set yourself up for failure.

How to not set yourself up for failure.

Welcome to episode 1 of Not Your Average Fitness Podcast, with your hosts: Julia & Jorge.

In this episode we cover the following topics:

- Introduction to who we are

- Your mindset during lockdown

- Importance of looking after your mental health

- Impact of "influencers" 

- Should you be running & doing HIIT workouts during lockdown

- What is N.E.A.T.

- Why a lot of coaches don't recommend KETO diets


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Feb 15, 202156:45