Ep 5. How to Design a Training Program, Self Care Practices, Our Top 3 Training Mistakes

Steve and Luke sat down to discuss Steve's journey so far of losing over 7 stone, and what he has been challenged with, how he has overcome those challenges.Steve tried many ways to try and lose weight in the past and failed. So he shares how this time finding a professional, learning more about the ins and out of weight loss and having structure, routine and accountability has completely changed the game.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

In this episode of Thrive Talks, Christian and Luke open up about how their personal fitness journeys began as well as the path they took to get into personal training. They dive deep into the current state of modern diet culture, exploring why so many people struggle with sustainable habits, the problems with quick-fix approaches, and what a healthier approach to fitness and nutrition really looks like.Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and a few laughs along the way as the guys share what’s shaped their philosophies on training, health, and self-development.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On the latest episode of Thrive Talks, Luke & Christian sit down to unpack what it really means to do the inner work.We explore how our individual journeys — through training, self-development, and life’s challenges — have guided us toward a deeper sense of self-awareness and alignment. From confronting our own patterns and insecurities, to learning how to take full responsibility for our lives, this conversation dives into the often uncomfortable but deeply rewarding process of personal growth.If you’ve ever wondered what the inner work looks like & where to start with your own process, this episode is a powerful listen.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

We're back with an easter special! On this episode today we delve into.. - The rationale & considerations behind exercise order within a program - The reasons behind why we might program a certain superset- The problems with R.I.C.E. & the benefits of the more up-to-date method of approaching injury rehab.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On our 6th episode of Thrive Talks Luke, Christian, Nathan, & Jake sit down to talk about.. - The biggest health & fitness myths - How you should begin a diet should you want to lose weight- Our top 5 biggest reasons why you should be strength trainingIf you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On this episode Christian, Nathan & Jake sat down to discuss the following topics: - The key factors to consider when it comes to designing your own training program - How to recognise stress & overtraining in terms of both physical & mental symptoms, as well as what you can do to manage it & take care of your well-being- The 3 biggest training mistakes that we see being made by people on a regular basisIf you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On this episode, Luke, Nathan & Christian discuss how you can make your training or exercise more time-friendly, how to lose weight while still living an enjoyable social life, & what you can do to improve the quality of your sleep.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On this Valentines special episode Luke, Christian, Jake, & Nathan sit down to answer your questions. We delve into..- How we each stay motivated to take care of our physical health- How much protein we recommended eating & what to eat (if you haven't already, check out our free protein recipe book)- What you can do if you're struggling to see progress in terms of building strength or weight lossIf you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

On this episode of Thrive Talks, Luke, Christian, & new team member Jake sit down to answer your latest questions.We firstly delve into what someone who lacks confidence in a gym environment can do to move forward & overcome that fear, allowing them to make better use of the gym & get more out of their training. Next, we each brought forward an exercise that we feel is our number one exercise for building bigger & stronger glutes, before capping the episode off with a discussion around what we believe to be some of the most important traits & characteristics someone should consider when looking for a personal trainer.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!

In our first episode of Thrive Talks, Luke is joined by Christian and Nathan. During this conversation we discuss..- Our recommendations for anyone looking to get started with their fitness journey in 2025- What nutrition should look like around your training sessions and how best to get the benefits of carbohydrates and caffeine. - The concept of training frequency and discuss how often people should train, appreciating people live different lives and have different situations. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a rating & share the podcast with someone else who you think would find it valuable & enjoyable!--Interested in personal training? Head over to our website & fill in our readiness quiz today to see if you might be a good fit to work with us at Thrive!