The ECA Belfast Podcast

On this Episode, Andrew is joined by Christina McCormack. We discuss how the fitness industry as a whole is letting women down in how it treats women and their health and fitness and so Christina decided to change that. We go over her career path from starting out as a newly qualified PT to now owning her own facility, Empowered, and how she is making a real impact on her clients. If you would like to reach out to Christina to discuss any of the topics in today's episode, DM her on Instagram: @empowered_belfast. And as always any topics you'd like covered email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram: @coach.stevo and @coach__andrew

On this Episode we have Keith Bigger on to tell his story of transitioning from the military to the gym floor. How he and his wife took a chance and opened a new facility in Magherafelt during Covid and through hard work and determination turned into a thriving gym with an unbelievable culture. We talk about the laughs he and Andrew had when they first met 5 years ago as aspiring young coaches and why he loves challenging people. Plus why MJ Lennon and himself came up with Re:Con (the experience every male needs in their life), as well as discussing how men need to get better at opening up to one another. If you would like to reach out to Keith to discuss any of the topics in today's episode, DM him on Instagram: @re_academymagherafelt. And as always any topics you'd like covered email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram: @coach.stevo and @coach__andrew

Your auntie Stevo has gone and got himself hitched, so he is away living it large on his honeymoon. Andrew is flying solo on this one but not to worry as our Megan is with him to help him out. On this episode we dive into who our Megan is and how ECA just wouldn't be the same without her steering the ship. We talk about the often unseen but vital back of house work that goes into a fitness business and what to look out for when looking to hire for your business. We also talk about female health and fitness and how the industry as a whole just isn't meeting the needs of women. Between a lack of research as well as general understanding, there is more to be done! If you would like to reach out to Megan to discuss any of the topics in today's episode, DM her on Instagram: @megan__hogan As always any topics you'd like covered email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram: @coach.stevo and @coach__andrew

Are you new to the fitness industry? We know there are many questions you will have and problems you will face. In this episode we talk with Michelle McDaid, a newly qualified coach and newest member of the ECA Coaching Team. We ask her what it's like to be a new coach and to give some insight into the industry to help new professionals! If you would like to reach out to Michelle, DM her on Instagram: @michellemcdaid_coach Any topics you'd like covered email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram: @coach.stevo and @coach__andrew *Note: Darren apologises for the audio, some techy crap happened and we lost the audio from microphones. Don't worry... he will be appropriately punished.

Honesty is the best policy, especially when it comes to your 'why'. In this episode we discuss being open and honest as a client, with both yourself and your coach, about why you are in the gym and what your goals really are. For coaches we touch on why you need to get to build a great relationship with your clients to get them their best results. Any topics you'd like covered email us:[email protected] DM us on Instagram:@coach.stevo and @coach__andrew

Fitness Myths... What's the reality behind them? In this episode we go through some topics that we hear a lot about on a weekly basis. Our aim is to help you navigate a little more easily through the fitness industry without falling for some of the BS that often comes with it! Any topics you'd like covered email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram: @coach.stevo and @coach__andrew

Welcome back to the first episode of 2023 from Coach Stevo and Coach Andrew! In this episode we talk all things "New Year, New Me" and how to have a great start to 2023! Any topics/questions you'd like answered, or maybe you'd like to suggest a guest that we could have on... Contact Us at: [email protected]

Coach Stevo and Andrew are joined by the ever enlightening Phil Brady, leadership and performance coach for high performing people. They discuss the importance of being authentic to yourself and how that's difficult in the modern world of social media and the curated reality of Instagram. They also chat about the importance of being present and asking questions.   If you have any topics or questions you'd like us to cover, drop us a message on Instagram at: @coach.stevo or @coach__andrew 'There is much to do and not a lot time to do it, we must go slow'

In this episode Stevo and Andrew run through some tips and tricks on nutrition and eating well, including what to do if you can't cook and how the guys eat day to day. They also answer some common questions on nutrition, like how many calories should I be eating, should I take supplements, or the ever popular, should I cut out bread to lose weight? If you have any topics or questions you'd like us to cover, send us a message on Instagram at: @coach.stevo or @coach__andrew.

In this episode Stevo and Andrew talk about how to be a great coach and personal trainer - NOT just how to get people to move well and safely, progressive overload - but all the "Behind the scenes" stuff that goes hand in hand with being a coach.If you have any topics or questions you'd like us to cover send us a message on Instagram at: @coach.stevo or @coach__andrew