The August Coaching Slump, Infrastructure Rants, & Eclipse Hype

This week on the Push Pull Legs Podcast, we're talking terrible personal trainer adverts, the realities of training in busy commercial gyms, and why coaches sometimes make training far more complicated than it needs to be. We discuss gym etiquette, equipment hogging, rest times, and the importance of designing programmes that work for real people in real-world gym environments. Away from training, we get into the chaos of Oxford Street, getting older and becoming increasingly intolerant of crowds, the ongoing battle of finding jeans that fit, and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or speech. Then comes the big debate: Our top 5 Greggs pastries. Expect some disagreements. Finally, we discuss Jordan Peters' advice on offering free coaching when starting out, building trust through value, and how to approach growing a coaching business. Plus, an update on Dan's running journey and a quick Traitors discussion to finish. Another episode covering training, coaching, business and plenty of completely unrelated nonsense.

In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, the boys, Dan and Tom, return from trips to Scotland and the golf course to break down... mentally... But why so many running coaches and online personal trainers fail endurance athletes. We explain how mastering gym strength, tendon elasticity, and progressive plyometrics bridges the massive gap between running plans and true athletic resilience. Plus, the guys debate power-up rules in social golf, dissect Scottish delicacies like macaroni pies and haggis, and argue over the ultimate top five supermarket cookie tier list! 0:00 Trip to Scotland & Scottish Delicacies 04:41 Navigating Scottish Accents 06:44 Golfing in Scotland with Power-Ups 10:49 Daniel's Golf Frustrations 13:45 Debating Top 5 Cookies 24:27 Strength and Plyometrics for Runners 38:33 Coaching Updates and Outro 📸 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

In this week’s episode, Dan and Tom reflect on an epic American road trip from Chicago down to Chattanooga. We dive into the realities of deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, the massive portion sizes, and the bizarre logistics of US tipping culture, 4-way stop signs, and banking quirks. Plus, Tom breaks down a tour of an elite Tennessee high school gym facility that puts UK professional setups to shame. Finally, the guys rank the top five retro British cakes (Carrot Cake vs. Battenberg anyone? 00:00 Introduction & American Road Trip Overview 02:35 Chicago: Architecture, Deep Dish & Italian Beef 06:33 Road Trip Fast Food & Massive Portion Sizes 11:15 US Tipping Culture, Driving Rules & Banking Quirks 15:35 Renting an SUV for the American Road Trip 17:58 St. Louis, the Ozarks & Live Music in Nashville 23:01 Chattanooga High School Football & Incredible Gym Facilities 28:23 Returning Home to the UK 30:37 Top 5 Retro British Cakes Ranked 38:03 US Supermarkets, Buc-ee's & Final Announcements Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ Join my Training & Education Community! - https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/combine-coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form, and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom dig into the harsh reality of workout programming: why lab-based exercise science often fails in real-world gyms, and how to write effective 12-week training blocks without wasting hours. Plus, the guys break down Badass Findlay's viral Greg's breakfast burrito, debate why French Contrast training doesn't require 6-minute rest periods, and rank the ultimate Top 5 British Desserts (Apple Crumble vs. Sticky Toffee Pudding). 0:00 Introduction & The Brisket Craze 2:13 Discussing the Ultimate Greg's Order 9:37 The Reality of Workout Programming 18:24 Application vs. Research in Training 25:22 Top Five British Desserts 36:35 Random Acts of Kindness & Life Updates

In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom tear into the viral Hyrox controversy, exposing the biohazard double standards in hybrid racing and calling out why fitness events need to prioritise basic sanitation over "grind mindset." Plus, the guys break down the pitfalls of lazy, automated corporate emails from personal trainers and rank the definitive top five British high-street pastry spots (Gail's vs Greg's vs Pret).

Dan and Tom break down the alarming rise of AI-powered check-ins in fitness apps... Well, the one we know... Trainerize. We discuss why removing human connection from online coaching destroys client retention, why in-person personal training is set for a massive comeback, and how AI-skeptic consumers are reacting to automated feedback. Plus, the guys debate the ultimate traditional British takeaway ranking (fish & chips vs. Chinese vs. Indian), and review Tom's wild experience blind-tasting savoury ice cream flavours like Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire Pudding... 0:00 Salsa Dancing and Life Updates 8:31 Ranking Traditional British Takeaways 22:29 Testing Strange Ice Cream Flavours 30:54 The Rise of AI in Personal Training Check-ins 38:27 Upcoming Events and Wrap-up

Tom's Mini Course is LIVE!!! LINK IS HERE - https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/athleticcoachingminicourse In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, we break down why so many personal trainers are losing their passion and getting stuck in a rut: they've stopped experimenting on themselves. We discuss why relying solely on basic "3x10" templates and MyFitnessPal tracking can create boring content, and how trying different periodisation models (such as wave loading and 5-3-1) can revitalise your coaching. Plus, the guys explore why soft skills win long-term client retention, debate the logistics of professional home organisers, and rank the ultimate top five retro British sweets! Here is the link to a priority list for the mini-course! https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/athleticcoachingminicourse 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form, and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

The boys explain why so many online fitness coaches struggle to produce consistent content: they don't know enough about real strength and conditioning. We discuss why relying on generic fat loss scripts leads to imposter syndrome, and how chatting about progressive plyometrics, athletic programming, and energy systems helps you retain clients longer and make content. Plus, the guys break down gym flooring mechanics, discuss setting boundaries with commercial gym management, expose the myth of "valuable" social media posts, and debate the ultimate childhood Walkers crisp ranking!    

In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, the boys explain why August can feel like an absolute nightmare for online fitness coaches and personal trainers. Between client holiday slumps, summer heatwaves, and radio silence on check-ins, we outline how to adapt your gym programming, retain clients without nagging them, and why taking time off as a PT is non-negotiable. Plus, the guys dive into the hassle of life admin, roast the sheep-like public behaviour during the solar eclipse, and question whether the UK's broken infrastructure means Western civilisation is officially falling apart! Look out for the EDUCATION SPRINT... Message tom on IG to be involved  

In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom return to break down the absurdities of the fitness industry. We expose the controversial overbooking policies at high-end gyms like Third Space and run through the viral list of things that irrationally annoy personal trainers, from lifting belts on lat pulldowns to atrocious gym-floor etiquette and lazy client excuses. Plus, we dive into athletic performance, reviewing the camera-based jump-testing tech (Metric Jump) for runners. Finally, we rank the top five ice cream flavours (defending salted caramel vs. chocolate brownie) and share stories from our latest UK links golf trip! 0:00 Welcome Back & Golf Banter 12:46 Third Space Gym Overbooking Controversy 21:35 What Irrationally Annoy's Personal Trainers 45:02 Top Five Ice Cream Flavours 52:09 Metric Jump Beta Testing & Outro 2 FREE Running Webinars - Strength & Plyometrics - https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/training-to-run-in-the-gym 6 Week Strength & Plyo Plan for Runners! - https://market.teambuildr.com/programs/combine-coaching/6-weeks-gym-plyo-for-running-starter-pack Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu