
Coaching Elite Athletes
Most people think elite athletes just need motivation. They don’t. They need precision, trust, and coaching that actually understands them. In this episode, we talk about what coaching looks like at the highest level — h

Hosted by Wayne Lakin · EN · 27 episodes
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Building Better Bodies takes you inside the world of judo, jiu-jitsu, and high-performance training. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals who share their journeys, training methods, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you’re a martial artist looking to improve, a fitness enthusiast curious about combat sports, or someone who loves stories of discipline and growth, this podcast delivers practical insights and real inspiration to help you level up.
Wayne Lakin hosts Building Better Bodies, a health show with 27 episodes published.

Most people think elite athletes just need motivation. They don’t. They need precision, trust, and coaching that actually understands them. In this episode, we talk about what coaching looks like at the highest level — h

In This podcast I fly Solo and discuss my thoughts on why we avoid doing the hard things and why as humans we take the easy route. INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamworth

In This episode Sophie and Wayne talk to World and European Silver Medalist in Powerlifting Listen to this incredible young athlete take us through Cheerleading to Powerlifting on the World Stage We take a delve into thi

In This Episode Wayne and Sophie Chat with Emma Reid who is fresh off the plane after Emma takes probably the most talked about World Bronze Medal. We also chat the Difference between Male and Female Training and trainin

In todays Episode Wayne talks with PT Sophie Ellis PT, Online Coach, Gym Manager where we talk about becoming a PT, Building a Brand and Being motivated to Succed Insta, @sophitness._ Web, www.sophitness-pt.com INSTAGRAM

In This episode Karl and Wayne answer the questions that you asked, We have tried to answer these as honestly as we can! as always, No script, No Editing, A coffee and away we go!! INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatynetamw

Today myself and Karl have the upmost pleasure of being in the company of Dan Powell, Dan is a Paralympian in judo and today he chats about what it takes to become an elite athlete with a disability. Check him out on ins

This week we talk to Olympic Bronze Medalist, World number 1, European Champion and World Silver Medalist Chelsie Giles We Sit with a coffee to catch up about the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond!! INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73

Today Karl & Wayne grab a coffee and discuss what it takes to coach at all levels! What 3 things are important as a coach? How much does skill level matter? And if you really thought about it what would you change in you

This week the tables have turned and Karl Green interviews Wayne Lakin on why he started judo and the ins and outs of his career and why he started Jiu Jitsu. From bullies to living the dream... INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73

We are back, new logo, new co host but the same format... This week we get to meet the new co host Karl Green from Leicester Shootfighters. Karl is currently a Brown Belt, Awesome No Gi athlete and all round nice guy. IN

In this episode we chat with Former Team GB international Judo player, 5x British champion and U23 European medalist kelly Staddon on the effects of diet and mental well being in a weight dominated sport I enjoyed this p

In this episode we continue the theme of Coffee chats, with no script and trying to keep to 45 mins. We discuss motivation, or lack there of, how we have been coping in this lockdown and tips to get you through. Insta :

Today I am super pleased to bring an interview with my Sister the Owner / Director of Nucleus HR We discuss how to keep employees happy, what employers are facing, and the success of a business through lockdown Insta : W

In this episode we decided that we would catch up and see where the conversation goes. Its always a pleasure to chat to Matt, and remarkably we managed to keep this one under 1 hour As always please check up Matts podcas

In this episode we catch up with Nekoda on her recent injury and what this means for hr future in Judo, we talk mental health, mentors and her top 5 tips to keep you going through lock down. www.sportsaid.org.uk www.mitr

In this episode we talk to the No 1 ranked VI judo player in the world Chris Skelley, We talk deteriorating eyesight, judo, dark teenage years, Rio and beyond. Insta: @Christopher.skelly Insta: @wayne_lakin insta: @unite

This episode is slightly different as we have decided to release this on both streams, Building Better Bodies and Matt Divall's Podcast The Drop In. Matt Divall and I have been friends and colleagues for many years and h

In this episode I flew solo to talk to Team GB athletes Chelsie Giles and Nekoda Smythe-Davies about lockdown, training the 2020 / 21 Olympic Games and Mental Health in Sport. Chelsie Giles instagram.... chelsiegiles Nek

In this episode Lew and I discuss the goings on of CrossFit over the last 72 Hours, Will Crossfit Survive?? Is Castro the man for the Job?? What is the future of the CrossFit Games?? INSTAGRAM @wayne_lakin73 @bannatyneta
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