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Push Pull Legs Podcast
Hosted by Tom Hall & Dan Meek · EN
Tom Hall - Dan Meek - Fitness - Health - Coaching - Training - Nutrition - Myth Busters - Opinions are our own - Guest Opinions are their own and do not represent employers! we think...
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Stephen Bartlett vs. Alcohol, Roast Meat Rankings & Programming Flaws
2w ago00:46:06Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom tear apart the ongoing debate surrounding wearable fitness trackers like Whoop, Garmin, and the Oura Ring. We unpack the recent public backlash against Stephen Bartlett’s alcohol consumption comments and analyse whether health optimisation metrics promote positive lifestyle tracking or just state-of-the-art health anxiety. Plus, we look directly at running app strength training plans, exposing the shocking program flaws, lopsided push-pull volume, and highly questionable exercise selections designed by "expert" in-house AI. Finally, we defend the massive financial and social value of being an in-person personal trainer over an online coach, and rank the ultimate top five roast dinner meats (including an emotive defence of roast lamb). 0:00 Stephen Bartlett, Alcohol, and Public Backlash 2:56 Wearables, Whoop, and Optimising Your Life 11:39 Top Five Roast Dinner Meats 22:20 In-Person PT vs. Online Coaching 33:22 Evaluating Running App Strength Programs Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →Content Longevity for Trainers, Ranking Sandwich Casing & The Great Hat Debate
3w ago00:48:35Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, uncover a major truth bomb for online coaches and personal trainers: Do you actually like making content, or do you feel like you have to? We break down the mindset shift needed for content creation to build long-term authority, examine the trap of going viral with lazy recipe videos, and explain how to use audience data to grow your fitness coaching brand. Plus, we look at advanced lifting metrics, explaining how performance testing protocols (like the counter-movement jump) dictate programming choices for athletes. We also share wild travel stories from the Balkans, debate the aerodynamic merits of tucking your ears into your gym cap, and rank the absolute best sandwich bread casings. 0:00 Podcast Introduction and Technical Setup 1:20 The Great Hat Debate: Ears In or Out? 5:15 Travel Stories: Exploring the Balkans 11:54 Ranking the Best Breads for Sandwiches 23:24 Coaching Insights: Data and Testing Protocols 33:44 The Mindset of Content Creation for Coaches 46:06 Finding Your Niche and Longevity in Coaching If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →The Enhanced Games, Summer Gym Business Strategy, & 6 Baked Goods Ranking
4w ago00:48:33Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, Dan and Tom tackle the ultimate gym business summer survival guide. As the UK heatwaves hit, we reveal how elite online coaches and personal trainers can maximise client retention, level up their coaching programs, and out-skill the competition during the quieter... DULL summer months. We chat about the controversy surrounding the Enhanced Games, the reality of MAYBE ..." doping" in professional sports, and why every fitness enthusiast needs to understand the science of plyometrics. Plus, we debate CapCut's AI video editing tools for fitness content creators, rank the best bakery desserts, and expose Tom's absolute hatred for raisins. 0:00 Introduction and the Pastry Debate 2:22 UK Weather and Playing Golf 4:12 Dubrovnik Trip and the Champions League 7:19 Blind Ranking: Best Baked Goods 19:12 The Enhanced Games and Doping in Sports 28:02 Summer Coaching and Client Retention 35:07 AI in Video Editing and Troubleshooting 42:24 Ranking the Most Popular Coffee Orders 47:19 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →Why "F*** Around and Find Out" is the Best Way to Learn Lifting
May 2200:45:49Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom dive deep into why the "f*** around and find out" method might actually be the absolute best way of learning lifting techniques, mastering gym equipment, and building a successful business. We’re breaking down the physics of the landmine press, how to optimise coaching sheets without being a lazy online coach, and why real-world personal trainers need to start problem-solving instead of just copying YouTube videos. Plus, Tom loses his mind over the Apple Magic Mouse design, we rant about psychopaths who use external trackpads, and we brutally critique a pro chef's ranking of 31 Tesco meal deal sandwiches. (Spoiler: Pulled beef in a cold sandwich is not a 9/10. 0:00 The Infamous Apple Mouse Design 1:51 Trackpad vs. Mouse & Psycho Behaviour 3:48 Lazy Coaches & The Need for Work Ethic 6:30 The Brutal Reality of Creator Golf Matches 8:59 Equipment 101: The Magic of the Landmine 11:16 Learning Through 'Fuck Around and Find Out' 15:36 Equipment Hacks for Female Clients 20:07 Skill Acquisition in the First Week of Coaching 21:50 British Sandwich Week & Premium Meal Deals 29:05 Rating the Tesco Meal Deal Sandwich List 43:20 The Ultimate Sandwich: Roast in a Yorkshire Pudding If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →The "Allergic to Work" Rant & Testing "Runna" App
May 1300:53:39Tap to summarizeWe kick off this week with some essential golf updates: Tom’s got new Darth Vader and Stormtrooper head covers, and he’s gearing up for a championship round (vlogging intentions included). Dan, meanwhile, is battling the Dubai heat and the "summer handicap" struggle. But the meat of the episode is a deep dive into the Runna app. Tom is five weeks into an advanced 5K plan and has some thoughts. The Programming Flaws, Problem Solving vs. Hand-Holding & Blind ranking the WORST JOBS... 0:00 Intro and New Golf Head Covers 1:44 Preparing for the Golf Championship Round 4:40 Summer Golf Plans and Personal Updates 5:50 Problem Solving for Business Owners 8:31 Blind Ranking: Least Desirable Jobs 16:42 Deep Dive: Using the Runna App 27:52 Critiquing App-Based Strength Training 37:21 Coaching Questions and the Resource Trap 45:22 The Current State of the Fitness Industry 51:34 Closing Recommendations and Wrap-Up Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →1.3 Million Reasons to STOP Physique Coaching
May 600:42:40Tap to summarizeThis week, Tom and Dan are back with a "heavy-hitting episode" that blends high-level coaching strategy with a healthy dose of "grinds my gears." We delve into the 1.3 million people who applied for the London Marathon and why that is a massive, untapped goldmine for online coaches. If you aren’t learning about gait, thresholds, and respiratory systems, you’re leaving money on the table. We also take a flamethrower to the content styles that need to die in 2026—from the "Corporate Man" niche call-outs to the laziness of recipe reaction reels. Chapters: 0:00 The Indian vs. Chinese Food Debate 3:13 Personal Updates and Moving Back to the UK 5:41 UK Summers and Tropical Humidity 9:33 Analysing the London Marathon Record 16:54 The Massive Potential for Running Coaches 29:00 The Problem with Coaches Seeking Handouts 31:43 Content Styles That Need to Get in the Bin 41:48 Recommendations and Outro If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →Is James Smith's Business Advice For You?
Apr 2700:41:41Tap to summarizeThis week, Dan tries to manage a lingering cough while Tom enters the circle of hell known as London house hunting. From useless estate agents to the controversial "gravy crumpet" video that’s dividing the internet, we cover the weird and the wonderful before diving into the serious business of coaching. Tom breaks down the rise of "Runna" culture explaining why an app will never replace a coach who understands lactate thresholds and heart rate zones, and how you can program for running without a formal "qualification. Then, Dan goes on a massive rant about personal branding after a call with a coach who was told not to share their life. We call out the "James Smith advice" that’s leaving PTs with 50k followers and zero clients. 0:00 Introduction and Golf Stories 5:37 The Frustrations of House Searching and Estate Agents 11:05 Reacting to the Viral Crumpet and Gravy Video 15:18 British Food Favourites and Topping Debates 18:05 Summer Running Trends and Coach Opportunities 19:20 Reviewing the Runna App vs. Personal Coaching 20:45 How to Program Running for Clients and Groups 28:26 The Importance of Personal Branding for Fitness Coaches 40:12 Recommendation: Exploring Substack for Fitness Content If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff the links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →From 10k Months to Michelin Star Street Food
Apr 1700:39:06Tap to summarizeWe’re back! After a whirlwind few weeks of travel, Tom and Dan reunite to recap the chaos. Tom shares his wild journey through Mexico from checking off a New Seven Wonder at Chichén Itzá to surviving a "Latin-style" wedding involving electrocution games and grasshopper shots (yes, really). Meanwhile, Dan breaks down the highlights from the recent Nottingham coaching event, sharing the gold nuggets from industry leaders like Rachel Henley and Jake. The Content Gap: Why waiting for "permission" is killing your growth. YouTube vs. Instagram: A raw look at Tom’s latest video stats and why long-form authority wins every time. Master’s Recap: Our take on the drama at Augusta and why pressure breaks even the best. 0:00 Introduction & UK Trip Catch Up 1:32 Tom's Mexico Trip: Houston to Merida 6:34 The Mexican Food Experience 11:15 Mexican Belly & Wild Wedding Traditions 17:10 Reviewing the Nottingham Coaching Event 21:58 Key Takeaways: Passion & Uniqueness in Content 24:20 YouTube Strategy & Performance Review 34:00 The Masters & Golf Talk If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →Dubai Mosquitoes, Mexican Tacos, and Selling the Future
Mar 2700:56:18Tap to summarizeStop selling sets and reps, start selling the future. In this episode, we’re going into the psychology of fitness sales for personal trainers and online coaches. If you’ve ever wondered why your "bespoke plans" aren't converting, it’s likely because you’re missing the emotional "why" behind the weight loss. We also get tactical on injury rehab, discussing a niche 12-week knee program that’s changing the game, and why internal hip rotation is the missing link for your golf swing (and your squats). Of course... You guessed it... We’re ranking the world’s most popular pastries, debating the best food in Mexico, and calling out the "lazy" coaching cues like "engage your core" that mean absolutely nothing to your clients. 0:00 Intro and Eating Habits 1:50 Giving Up Caffeine and Fizzy Drinks 5:44 Life in Dubai and Mosquitoes 6:40 Knee Rehab and Niche Training Programs 13:22 Hip Rotation, Golf, and Isometrics 19:28 Traveling for Food: Mexico 21:00 The World's Most Popular Pastries 30:23 Selling the Result, Not the Process 35:49 Why Coaches Need to Be Challenged 44:25 Improving Coaching Cues and Communication 50:15 PT Mistakes and Client Empowerment If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
Transcribe →Driving to the UK via Iraq & Biscuit Power Rankings
Mar 2000:51:23Tap to summarizeFrom biscuit power rankings to the "death" of critical thinking in fitness, we go into why most coaches are being "spoon-fed" education and how to actually build your own training system through curiosity and lead-magnet "rabbit holes." We also tackle the massive anxiety of gym vlogging, explaining why doing the "extraordinary" is the entry price for a successful brand. Plus, we break down why standardised S&C tests often fail the general population and how to regress your testing for the client in front of you. ... & maybe something about driving through Iraq & eating custard creams... 0:00 Intro: Water spills and "Bomb" updates 2:15 Playground Politics: The reality of world leaders 4:42 The 72-Hour Drive: Dubai to the UK via Iraq & Turkey 10:10 Street View Adventures: Exploring the Russian/North Korean border 14:05 The Great Biscuit Debate: Power-ranking the Family Circle 21:30 Where to go for Coaching Education? (The "Dad" talk) 28:45 The Power of Lead Magnets: Learning for free 33:12 Critical Thinking: Combining S&C with Rehab 38:50 Gym Vlogging 101: Overcoming public anxiety 44:20 Standardized Testing: Why "Ready to Run" tests fail Gen-Pop 49:15 Testing yourself: The 12-test battery 53:30 Closing thoughts and Oscar rants If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu
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