The Movement Link Podcast
I'm an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Sports Nutritionist, exploring the link between movement, mindset and lifestyle. Put your earbuds in, get moving, and I hope you enjoy everything this podcast has to offer.
Episodes
91 episodes
#91. How to make your next diet phase as easy as possible
When we look at how to make dieting easier, a lot of the discussion tends to be focussed on how to better manage the actual diet phase itself.However what you do BEFORE you enter a diet phase is largely going to determine how successful...
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Episode 91
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17:35
#90. What to look for in a snack bar
What makes up a good snack bar/muesli bar?If you've ever found yourself lost in the muesli bar aisle and unsure what to look for or where to start, rest assured I still feel that way sometimes with the variety of snack bars available on...
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Episode 90
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19:15
#89. Pre-workouts: what to look for and are they worth it
Always a hotly debated topic! And with so many on the market with some fancy marketing claims, how do you really know what to spend your money on?In this episode, I cover:Why we may want to take a pre-workout (expectations, ...
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Episode 89
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26:27
#88. Are frozen meals bad for you (and what to look for)
Are frozen meals really bad for you? Or do they have a place within a balanced diet?In this week's episode I answer this question, and also offer some guidelines as to what to look for when choosing frozen meals.For online coach...
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Episode 88
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10:18
#87. Caffeine, coconut water, salt tablets, and why I make my own pre-workout
Q&A episodes are definitely one of my favourite podcast formats. Thank you once again to everyone that submitted questions through the question box on my IG story.In this week’s episode I explain why I’ve started including coconut w...
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Episode 87
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22:35
#86. Why you're over-eating at night (and how to stop this)
"I just can’t stop eating at night and it’s undoing all my hard work during the day."If you have ever said this, or thought it, then this episode is for you, as I’m going to show you why you can’t stop eating at night, and also why tryi...
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Episode 86
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22:00
#85. How to break through a training plateau
To hit a plateau with your training is incredibly frustrating, particularly when you feel as though you’re putting in the hard yards, but not seeing any progress.In this episode I look at reasons why you may have hit a sticking point in...
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Episode 85
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30:32
#84. How to enjoy sweet treats without over-eating
Being able to sit down and enjoy a sweet treat without over-eating should be a normal and enjoyable part of life!However it is also something I see so many people struggle to manage without it having a negative impact on their body comp...
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Episode 84
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13:47
#83. How to navigate your way through a fat loss plateau
When it comes to fat loss, it's no doubt that plateaus are frustrating, particularly if you feel that you're putting in the effort and aren't being rewarded for your investment of time and energy.However, if you are no longer losing wei...
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Episode 83
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22:51
#82. Q&A: Favourite glute exercises, how I manage hunger when dieting & off-season progress
I always love a good Q&A episode - a huge thank you to everyone that submitted questions through the question box on my Instagram story last week.Join me as I go through my favourite glute exercises, how to manage hunger when dietin...
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Episode 82
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31:37
#81. What you need to understand if you want to build muscle
I see so many people spin their wheels when it comes to building muscle.Having some idea of what’s involved in the process of building muscle, as well as realistic expectations around timeframes can make it easier to fully invest in the...
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Episode 81
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17:35
#80. Tracking body weight: how often should you really be weighing yourself?
Although this seems like such a trivial topic, it’s amazing how many people aren’t using the scales in a way that is going to provide them with helpful information.Tune in to find out exactly what time of day you should be jumping on th...
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Episode 80
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17:21
#79. 5 common mistakes when building muscle
Building muscle is tough, like, really tough! Most of us don’t build muscle by mistake, and I don’t think anyone is at risk of going to the gym for a few weeks and suddenly waking up with too much muscle (I wish!).I see so many ...
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Episode 79
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18:57
#78. What to do if you overeat
You’ve just eaten a burger, and some chips…and a few slices of pizza…and washed it down with some ice-cream and now you’re regretting the whole situation and feeling pretty damn uncomfortable.So in this episode, I’m going to show you ho...
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Episode 78
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13:47
#77. What it’s really like to do 75HARD, with Jenny Chan
In this week’s episode I’m excited to have friend, personal trainer, photographer and business owner Jenny Chan back behind the mic.Jen has completed the 75 H...
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#76. The most important skill you can learn when it comes to nutrition
In this episode I take you through a practical skill that I genuinely believe is the most important skill you can possibly learn if you want to be successful in improving your health, your fitness or your relationship with food.In ...
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Episode 76
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8:59
#75. Fasted training: the secret to fat loss?
It’s a hotly debated topic - is fasted training the secret to fat loss, and are you setting yourself up to fail if you eat before training?Let’s find out in this week’s episode.Questions or feedback? Contact me via the links bel...
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Episode 75
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14:37
#74. Breakfast: what to do if you aren’t hungry or don’t have time
The 2 biggest barriers I see to people not eating breakfast is that they either aren’t hungry in the morning, or they’re rushing around so much they just don’t have time.So in this episode I show you how I would troubleshoot these situa...
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Episode 74
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24:29
#73. Protein powder: what to look for, are they worth it, and do you need one
In this episode I’m talking all things protein powder because, quite frankly, supplement stores aren’t always the most accurate (or… impartial) source of information.If I’ve done my job well, then hopefully this episode should leave you...
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Episode 73
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26:16
#72. What to do when you're in a calorie deficit but not losing weight
“I’m in a calorie deficit but I’m not losing weight - what am I doing wrong?” is one of the most common phrases I hear as a Sports Nutritionist. And I completely understand how frustrating this can be when, despite your best efforts, yo...
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Episode 72
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21:36
#71. Should you worry about eating after 7pm?
Let's talk about eating at night-time..For some reason, eating at night-time seems to be a contentious topic and there is a lot of information (mis-information?) out there from people telling you what you should (or should not) eat afte...
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Episode 71
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19:16
#70. Q&A: Mini-cuts, why I don't like the term 'cheat meals', and how I'm managing 3000 calories per day
Wrapping up 2024 with a Q&A episode! Thanks so much to everyone that submitted questions.Join me as I cover mini-cuts, why I don't like the term 'cheat meal,' how I'm currently managing to eat 3000 calories per day, training over th...
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Episode 70
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30:52
#69. Navigating the festive season: finding balance
One of the most common questions that comes up right now is how best to navigate Christmas functions, work parties and social engagements without completely falling off the bandwagon.Believe it or not, there can be a middle ground where...
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Episode 69
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21:16
#68. Pre-workouts: what to look for and are they worth it?
Pre-workout supplements come in so many forms! Some people swear by them, while others are happy to get by on a banana and a coffee.In this episode I break down the hype behind pre-workouts and cover:Why we may want to take ...
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Episode 68
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28:11
67. Supplements worth considering if your goal is strength, performance and/or muscle gain
The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and if a supplement claims something that is too good to be true, then it probably is!When looking for supplements, it's important to be choosing ones that have been repeatedly ...
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Episode 67
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22:10