Podcast
Building Better Bodies
Hosted by Wayne Lakin · EN
Building Better Bodies takes you inside the world of judo, jiu-jitsu, and high-performance training. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals who share their journeys, training methods, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you’re a martial artist looking to improve, a fitness enthusiast curious about combat sports, or someone who loves stories of discipline and growth, this podcast delivers practical insights and real inspiration to help you level up.
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Episodes
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Coaching Elite Athletes
Mar 200:27:06Tap to summarizeMost people think elite athletes just need motivation.They don’t.They need precision, trust, and coaching that actually understands them.In this episode, we talk about what coaching looks like at the highest level — how to build rapport over time, why athletes only respond when they trust your competence, and how understanding their experience changes everything.If you want insight into what really drives elite performance, this one’s for you.INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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Why Do We Avoid The Hard Things
Feb 2300:19:17Tap to summarizeIn This podcast I fly Solo and discuss my thoughts on why we avoid doing the hard things and why as humans we take the easy route.INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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Skye Moore - From Cheer To Platform
Jun 4, 202400:59:16Tap to summarizeIn This episode Sophie and Wayne talk to World and European Silver Medalist in Powerlifting Listen to this incredible young athlete take us through Cheerleading to Powerlifting on the World StageWe take a delve into this talented athletes so far short but super successful careerInsta: Skye MooreINSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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The One with Emma Reid - The Worlds Your Oyster
May 27, 202400:47:40Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Wayne and Sophie Chat with Emma Reid who is fresh off the plane after Emma takes probably the most talked about World Bronze Medal.We also chat the Difference between Male and Female Training and training around your menstrual cycle.Link to Follow Emmas Journey www.instagram.com/emmaclarereid INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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The One with Sophie Ellis - Sophitness
May 24, 202400:46:46Tap to summarizeIn todays Episode Wayne talks with PT Sophie EllisPT, Online Coach, Gym Managerwhere we talk about becoming a PT, Building a Brand and Being motivated to SuccedInsta, @sophitness._Web, www.sophitness-pt.comINSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
Transcribe →Q & A With Karl & Wayne
May 9, 202300:48:03Tap to summarizeIn This episode Karl and Wayne answer the questions that you asked, We have tried to answer these as honestly as we can! as always, No script, No Editing, A coffee and away we go!!INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
Transcribe →Dan Powell - Pretty Good Looking for a Blind Guy!
Apr 10, 202301:05:30Tap to summarizeToday myself and Karl have the upmost pleasure of being in the company of Dan Powell, Dan is a Paralympian in judo and today he chats about what it takes to become an elite athlete with a disability. Check him out on insta - @danpowell.ptINSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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Chelsie Giles - Living The Olympic Dream
Feb 27, 202300:55:54Tap to summarizeThis week we talk to Olympic Bronze Medalist, World number 1, European Champion and World Silver Medalist Chelsie GilesWe Sit with a coffee to catch up about the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond!!INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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Coaching the Coach - Outcome Based Coaching?
Feb 22, 202300:55:34Tap to summarizeToday Karl & Wayne grab a coffee and discuss what it takes to coach at all levels!What 3 things are important as a coach?How much does skill level matter?And if you really thought about it what would you change in your coaching?INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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Wayne Lakin - The Tables Have Turned
Feb 8, 202301:01:15Tap to summarizeThis week the tables have turned and Karl Green interviews Wayne Lakin on why he started judo and the ins and outs of his career and why he started Jiu Jitsu.From bullies to living the dream...INSTAGRAM@wayne_lakin73@bannatynetamworth
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