Gains & Pains

This week Colin and Scott ditch the coffee and chat over a beer and some whisky discussing why smith machines are one of the worst pieces of kit in a gym.

This week Colin and Scott talk about the first week back at the gym, how it went, how sore it was, how really really sore the days after were and reports of what large commercial gyms were like.

This week Colin and Scott discuss how they think the fitness industry will change over the next 12 to 18 months and how large commercial gyms might suffer the most.

This week we discuss the serious lack of guidance on gyms reopening plus the usual slagging of Brian, sexy chat for Kathleen and Crossfit bashing for Emma.

This week Colin and Scott discuss how to start back the gym after months of lockdown and how to ensure you don't injure yourself.

In this episode Colin and Scott try to keep it together to discuss the basis of Boris Johnson's health and fitness plan for the UK.

This week Colin and Scott talk about fitness industry snake oil salesmen who pray on people with fear inducing sales tactics and downright shocking/dangerous morals and ethics.

This week Colin and Scott discuss training to failure, when to push it and when to hold back slightly and why it plays a major role in your goals.

This week Colin and Scott discuss high rep bodyweight training after a question posed by our good friend and listener Bill "Muff" Mutch who is following some protocols of Iron Wolf. Check it out where the pros and cons are discussed.

This week Colin and Scott discuss barbell front squats and kettlebell front squats and why the easier option isn't always the best route.

This week Colin and Scott ramble on about quite a things including Julius Maddox world record bench press attempt where someone loaded a dirty bar (industry term for uneven loading), before and after photos and why most are absolute bollocks and a few other things.

This week Colin and Scott discuss why rowing can be a great alternative to running despite the price tag for a brand new Concept 2 rower.

This week Coin and Scott are joined by international movie star Kevin Guthrie who has starred in Fantastic Beasts, Sunshine on Leith and the Netflix Series The English Game. Kevin talks about his training for a lead role and his absolute hatred for the prowler sled.

This week Colin and Scott discuss Tom Stoltmans phenomenal World Atlas Stone record attempt where he sets a new world record of 286kg!!They also discuss picking the right activity for your goals why its important.

This week Colin and Scott discuss Luke Stoltmans world log press record attempt, the importance of self belief and the importance of practice.

This week Colin and Scott discuss how to adapt your training if you have a limited amount of weights. This may well be the most informative episode yet!

This week Colin and Scott discuss the World Deadlift record being broken by Thor, beating Eddie Hall's previous record of 500kg. They also discuss the rivalry between the two and their agreement to step in the boxing ring to settle their differences.

This week Colin and Scott talk about training in Lockdown and how to adapt your training to cover your whole boyd and not be limited to HIIT workouts.

We. Are. Back! At last Colin and Scott are back for a quick Covid catch up. Loads of episodes coming soon covering some lockdown health and fitness tips.

This week Colin and Scott discuss hitting plateaus in training and how to break through them using a variety of methods.