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“We All Have the Same 24 Hours” Is BULLSH*T (opens the original)
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Everyone has the same 24 hours…But does everyone really have the same responsibilities?Marky is back for Part 2 of his conversation on The Coach’s Lounge, and this one goes far beyond bodybuilding.From becoming a PT when his son was being born to building an online coaching business, Marky explains why simply looking good isn't enough to become a successful coach, why some new competitors need to humble themselves, and why fitness advice has to work in the real world.Things get heated when the c
I Stayed Natural Until 40… Then I Started Taking Steroids (opens the original)
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Marky James spent the majority of his bodybuilding career completely natural.He competed against assisted athletes, won shows, earned two natural pro cards in one night and built a physique so impressive that people regularly questioned whether he was really natural.Then, at around 40 years old, he made a decision he had avoided throughout his entire career:He went assisted.In Part 1 of this Coach’s Lounge conversation, Marky explains why he waited so long, why he does not regret staying natural
Kicked Out of 5 Schools… Now He Has 3 Degrees & 2 Masters (opens the original)
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He was overweight, insecure, rebellious and excluded from four or five schools.One decision by his mother may have stopped him from entering the young-offender system. Years later, he has earned three degrees, two master’s degrees and built a life centred around education, fitness, fatherhood and helping others become 1% better.In Episode 40 of The Coach’s Lounge, our guest opens up about:-Growing up overweight and struggling with self-esteem-Using bad behaviour to hide insecurity-Fitness becomi
3 Fitness Coaches Admit They Can’t Swim… Then Expose the Lazy Side of Fitness (opens the original)
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Three fitness coaches walked into a podcast studio…and admitted that none of them can confidently swim.In Episode 39 of The Coach’s Lounge, the conversation begins with hilarious swimming confessions before turning into a deeper discussion about fear, embarrassment and finally understanding why beginners experience gym anxiety.The coaches also discuss:Nearly drowning on holiday and at a waterparkWhy adults are embarrassed to learn new skillsFake muscle shirts and padded absThe “laziest” way to g
Why Do People Wait Until It's Too Late To Get Healthy? (opens the original)
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Why do so many people wait until there's a health scare, a special event or a wake-up call before they decide to change?In this episode of The Coach's Lounge, we discuss the psychology behind why people delay improving their health, fitness and lifestyle—and what finally pushes them to take action.We discuss:🏋️ Why people keep putting fitness off🧠 The psychology of procrastination🥗 Losing weight without waiting for "Monday"❤️ Why prevention is better than cure📈 Building habits that last💬 What st
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