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The Lift the Bar Podcast is a place where personal trainers can gain education, insight and knowledge from other personal trainers.
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#474 The Coaching Trap: When Helping Gets in the Way (opens the original)
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In this episode, Maggie and Claire explore why personal trainers and coaches often fall into the role of problem-solver and how that instinct can sometimes get in the way of lasting behaviour change. They unpack the difference between "fixing" and coaching, discussing how curiosity, autonomy, and trust help clients create solutions that align with their own values and goals. Through practical examples, they share techniques for asking better questions, uncovering hidden barriers, and presenting
#473 The Motherhood Penalty: Why "Just Get Back to Moving" Isn't Enough (opens the original)
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Everyone talks about getting mums moving again postpartum, but what happens once they're back at work? In this episode, Maggie sits down with PT and mum-of-two Elle Brown to unpack the Motherhood Penalty and how it plays out in fitness spaces. They dig into the structural failings behind "busy mum" marketing, why individual PTs can't solve a systemic problem, and what real empowerment looks like when someone's stuck in a disempowering system. It's not a doom-and-gloom conversation, it's a celebr
#472 The Coaching Experience: What Clients Really Remember (opens the original)
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This episode explores how stepping into unfamiliar fitness environments can be one of the most valuable learning experiences for coaches. Claire and Maggie reflect on the difference between feeling welcomed and supported versus judged and overlooked, and what those experiences reveal about great coaching. From onboarding and communication to managing group dynamics and individual attention, they discuss practical ways fitness professionals can create spaces where every client feels seen, include
#471 What Does Evidence-Based Really Mean (opens the original)
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What does it really mean when something is described as "evidence-based"? In this episode, Claire and Maggie explore how to evaluate research and separate credible evidence from misleading claims. From peer review and study design to conflicts of interest, sample size, and the hierarchy of evidence, they break down the key factors that determine whether research can be trusted. Along the way, they discuss media misrepresentation, the difference between correlation and causation, and why curiosit
#470 You Are Not Your Ideal Client (opens the original)
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Are you marketing your personal training business to people like you... or to the people you actually want to serve? In this episode, Claire and Maggie explore a common mistake many trainers make: assuming their clients think, act, and make decisions the same way they do. They discuss how this mindset can impact marketing, communication, and pricing, often leading trainers to undervalue their services and miss opportunities to connect with their ideal audience. The conversation dives into unders
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