IntroductionIn this episode, I, Jon Bond, sit down with the remarkable Sifu Slim, a wellness educator, fitness historian, and advocate for lifelong health and vitality. Known for his holistic approach to fitness and well-being, Sifu Slim shares his profound insights on navigating the journey of ageing as an athlete.We delve into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with staying active and healthy in later years. Sifu Slim discusses the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, integrating physical activity with mental and spiritual practices, and the role of mindfulness in achieving long-term wellness.You'll discover practical tips on how to adapt your fitness routines to accommodate ageing bodies, strategies for injury prevention, and the significance of embracing a positive mindset. Sifu Slim’s philosophy emphasises the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, offering a refreshing perspective on how to thrive at any age.Whether you're an ageing athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone interested in holistic health, this episode promises to inspire and inform. Join us for an enriching conversation that challenges conventional notions of ageing and athleticism, and learn how to embark on your own journey of lifelong wellness.Tune in to gain valuable wisdom from Sifu Slim and discover how you can stay active, healthy, and joyful through every stage of life.Check out Sifu's website and social linkshttps://sifuslim.com/the-aging-athlete/https://www.facebook.com/people/Sifu-Slim-Wellness/100064197843078/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_GcsTZeMViDGt3Q5P200AAbout Storm Fitness Academy Ltd.Storm Fitness Academy is the premier provider of personal training and fitness instructor courses in Brighton, Sussex and online – we have the experience and know-how to qualify you. As the premier training provider in the area, we offer nationally accredited CIMSPA-approved fitness qualifications that ensure you meet the UK’s required standard to work in the fitness industry. If you are interested in learning with us, get in touch today.Our training is available at affordable prices, and we can arrange payment plans that you can repay interest-free over 10 months, so if you want to get started, there is no reason to delay. You can start your training as soon as we receive your deposit. As an added incentive, we offer guaranteed interviews for all academy graduates.Check out our website and social links https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/https://linktr.ee/stormfitnessacademy

Join Paul Comer, a dedicated personal trainer, natural bodybuilding enthusiast, and police officer, as he shares his expertise on building a strong and healthy physique the old-school way. In each episode, Paul delves into the time-tested methods of natural bodybuilding, emphasizing the importance of recovery with rest days and deload weeks. Discover how mastering the basics can lead to an impressive and sustainable fitness journey. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned athlete, Paul's insights and practical tips will help you achieve your goals naturally and effectively. Tune in to learn how to build a better body with simplicity and consistency.Please visit our website to get more information: https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/ 🔔Take your fitness career to the next level! Subscribe now for expert training tips, expert health guidance and exclusive premier fitness courses.https://www.youtube.com/@StormFitnessAcademyLtd/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅Important Links to Follow🔗Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/stormfitnessacademy ✅  Stay Connected With Us.👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StormFitnessAcademy?fref=ts  👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stormfitnessacademy/ 👉Website: https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/    👉Podcast Website:https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/ 📩 For Business Inquiries:  info@stormfitnessacademy.co.uk =============================🎬  Recommended Playlists👉 Training techniques and methodshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DHgkOndxmQ&list=PLx1bU_yG5Md2uREBDjlQDR7PcgCTsagm-&pp=iAQB 👉 Level 3 The principles of nutritionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPQCMpfYA_I&list=PLx1bU_yG5Md0jc3hqrh7ehmcUMV_GFkAO&pp=iAQB 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS:👉 Developing mental fitness in men, the Viking way, with Dan Gainsford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfUJC_5-51k 👉 Play to your Strengths, Work Hard, Be Authentic and TRUST THE PROCESS with Dave Hall! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkyNB33cj_s 👉 Managing grief, moving forward and finding peace in nature with Jo Meaney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZL3co2XiSA 👉 Ownership equals empowerment with Ryan French. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk6cPCaPXgM 👉 How to drop body fat and build muscle with coach and bodybuilder Luis Souza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oH-PDdZ-jc =============================✅  About Storm Fitness Academy Ltd.Storm Fitness Academy is the premier provider of personal training and fitness instructor courses in Brighton, Sussex and online – we have the experience and know-how to qualify you. As the premier training provider in the area, we offer nationally accredited CIMSPA-approved fitness qualifications that ensure you meet the UK’s required standard to work in the fitness industry. If you are interested in learning with us, get in touch today.Our training is available at affordable prices, and we can arrange payment plans that you can repay interest-free over 10 months, so if you want to get started, there is no reason to delay. You can start your training as soon as we receive your deposit. As an added incentive, we offer guaranteed interviews for all academy graduates.For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩  Email: info@stormfitnessacademy.co.uk=================================

Dan Gainsford has devoted his career to helping middle-aged men rediscover their zest for life and fitness. As the founder of the "Way of the Viking" programme, Dan operates as a coach across various fields including positivity, behaviour change, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), health, and wellbeing. His holistic coaching approach also underscores mental fitness, aiding individuals in cultivating a more positive and proactive mindset in every facet of their lives.https://way-of-the-viking.com/@gains123 on Instagram Facebook- Daniel Gainsford LinkedIn - Daniel GainsfordAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

Dave Hall is a seasoned coach and educator in the field of sports. He imparts his knowledge on the essential qualities that young individuals can cultivate to succeed both in athletic pursuits and in their personal lives. Through his extensive experience, he provides insights into how these qualities can enhance performance, foster personal growth, and help young athletes achieve their aspirations in various aspects of life.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, we chat with Adam Hayes, AKA DJ Wheels. Adam is a DJ, sportsperson, sports coach, and disability awareness speaker. He uses his rich life experience and the many challenges he has overcome as a teaching opportunity, giving others the tools that they need in order to avoid letting their disability be an obstacle. https://www.instagram.com/djwheelsofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/djwheelsofficialhttps://amzn.eu/d/7pc9Eg6Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, Jon Bond and George Horlock answer the following questions:What is the best training method for fat loss?Can you train too much?Is fat loss 80% Nutrition?Do we need to eat organic?How can you monitor someone's mental health progress?What do you do to stay positive?If I have run my own business do I need to do your fitness business course?What options are there for personal trainers once they qualify?If you have any questions you would like answered in the next Q&A episode then please add them in the comments.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I chat with Jo Meaney, who shares her experience of how she managed her grief after losing her father and stepfather. Her passion for movement and how she uses it to manage her mental health inspires us all. Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I chat with Ryan French, fitness coach, former professional boxer, and combat infantryman in the British military. Ryan brings a unique blend of discipline, resilience, and expertise to the world of fitness coaching. With a proven track record of success and a genuine passion for helping others thrive, Ryan is poised to continue making a lasting difference in the world of fitness and beyond.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I chat with Luis Souza. Luis qualified with Storm Fitness Academy as a personal trainer in 2017 and, since then, has been a passionate bodybuilding competitor and working as a full-time personal trainer and online coach. Luis gives some mandatory advice for anyone who wants to drop body fat and build muscle in the safest and most efficient way.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, Enzo Manco, who has worked in the fitness industry for the past two decades, talks about how important it is to be positive, connect with others, and encourage challenge in a safe and friendly environment.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I chat with Jo Meaney, who, after finishing her outdoor education degree, went on to qualify as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. Since then she has been building her exercise tribe with several BTS classes such as body combat, body pump and body balance. She is very passionate about exercise and the impact it has on mental health. Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I had a conversation with Cathy Servante, who has been working as a counsellor for 15 years and has also qualified as a level 3 personal trainer with Storm Fitness Academy. During our chat, we discussed the positive impact that walking, talking, human connection, and nature can have on our mental health, and shared our personal experiences related to it.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, George Horlock discusses why the fitness industry has become overcomplicated. He offers practical advice for those who want to improve their health and fitness with a simplified approach.Are you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, I chat with Dean Hammond. Dean is a retired footballer who previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Leyton Orient, Colchester United, Leicester City and Southampton. Dean came to Storm Fitness Academy after he retired from professional football, where we helped him gain his fitness qualifications and build his own fitness business.  However, it has not been easy for Dean to fill the void that was left after he retired from football. I hope you find some inspiration as Dean generously shares his experiences and vulnerabilities with us.TAKE THE NEXT STEPAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, professional footballer Aarran Racine discusses how this month he plans to retire from professional football and use his fitness qualifications to help young footballers build the strength and conditioning foundation they need to excel in football.TAKE THE NEXT STEPAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, George Horlock from George Horlock Coaching discusses his experience with severe anxiety and how he overcame it. TAKE THE NEXT STEPAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

Today's episode is part 2 of a 2017 interview I did with Ben Coomber, Aka, Mr AWESOME. Ben is a Coach, Speaker and #1 Bestselling Author of 'How to Live an Awesome Life'. Ben started his Awesome Life journey 18 years ago after his own physical transformation. At age 18 he was obese, unhappy, unfulfilled, and wanted change. Fast forward to now, and he is living in great health and abundance, with a true sense of freedom. He's an award-winning coach, #1 rated podcaster, public speaker, entrepreneur, and director of Awesome Supplements and The BTN Academy, has travelled the world, and a Dad to 2 girls.

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2017 interview I did with Ben Coomber, Aka, Mr AWESOME. Ben is a Coach, Speaker and #1 Bestselling Author of 'How to Live an Awesome Life'. Ben started his Awesome Life journey 18 years ago after his own physical transformation. At age 18 he was obese, unhappy, unfulfilled, and wanted change. Fast forward to now, and he is living in great health and abundance, with a true sense of freedom. He's an award-winning coach, #1 rated podcaster, public speaker, entrepreneur, and director of Awesome Supplements and The BTN Academy, has travelled the world, and a Dad to 2 girls.

In this episode, George Horlock from George Horlock Coaching discusses avoiding consuming excess calories at Christmas or any time of the year.TAKE THE NEXT STEPAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, George Horlock from George Horlock Coaching discusses how he remains calm and avoids becoming overwhelmed in a fast-paced world, taking the rough with the smooth and not being fooled by social media.TAKE THE NEXT STEPAre you passionate about health and fitness?Would you like to make your passion your profession?Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support?If you answered yes to any of those questions, follow steps 1-3 below:Step 1Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Podcast.https://www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/podcast/Step 2Visit our website and check out our courses.Step 3If you need some fitness career advice or some help choosing the right course for you, then fill out the form via the link, and Jon Bond, the lead tutor and director of Storm Fitness Academy, will get back to you.www.stormfitnessacademy.co.uk/contact/