Push Pull Legs Podcast

In 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

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In 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

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In 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

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We 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

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This 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

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This 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

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We’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

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Stop 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

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From 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

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Can you build a world-class coaching business while the world is literally (or figuratively) on fire?

We’re stripping back the "influencer" facade to talk about what moves the needle for online coaches and personal trainers.

 

We go into the Dubai hype, calling out the "war zone" updates and the predatory marketing tactics used by business mentors during a crisis... god...

 

If you’re looking to grow your fitness YouTube channel, we share real-time data on YouTube Shorts vs. Long Form and why "front-loading" your value is a way to keep retention high.

Plus, we tackle the massive misconception that online coaching is different from in-person PT

Spoiler: if you aren't building a real relationship, your retention will always suck.

0:00 Intro and Personal Health Updates
2:23 The Salmon Incident
4:21 Dubai Realities vs. Social Media Hype
9:11 Critique of Predatory Fitness Marketing
13:44 Growing on YouTube: Shorts vs. Long Form
18:50 Content Optimisation and Front-Loading Value
21:57 Online vs. In-Person Coaching Dynamics
30:17 Funny Anecdotes: Handling Difficult Clients
34:38 Q&A: Reactive Strength Index for the General Population
40:11 Closing Thoughts and Practical Application

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