Smart Strength Training Podcast

Summary: In this episode I talk about rest pause sets, myo-reps, and how rest period manipulation factors into progression. This is part two of my series on time-efficient and advanced training methods, following on...

Summary: In this episode of the Smart Strength Training Podcast, I explores time-efficient strategies and advanced methods for progression, focusing on drop sets and cluster sets. I break down what drop sets actually...

In this episode, I tackle the ongoing debate around fed versus fasted training for women, cutting through the noise to look at what the research actually says. The idea that fasted training is superior for fat loss has...

In this episode, I tackle one of fitness's most overused buzzwords: functional training. I break down why labelling exercises as "functional" or "non-functional" is an oversimplification that can lead you away from...

Summary: Progressive overload sits at the heart of any good training programme, but it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness. In this episode I cut through the noise, revisit the fundamentals, and...

In this episode, I tackle one of the most common questions I get asked on social media. is there a limit to how often you can train each week, and is it possible to be doing too much? The honest answer is that it...

Summary In this episode, I break down the three main options you have at the end of a diet phase: moving into energy maintenance, going into an intentional muscle building phase, or attempting a body recomposition. Most...

Summary: Most people look for the “best” split, but training splits are simply a way to organise training so you can apply progressive overload, recover properly, and remain consistent. This episode explains how...

Summary: In this episode, I explore what actually causes strength and physique plateaus, separating true stagnation from the normal slowing of progress that comes with biological adaptation. I explain that strength...

Summary: In this episode of the Smart Strength Training podcast, I take a deep dive into cycle syncing, the idea that women should pre plan their training intensity around different phases of the menstrual cycle. While...

In this episode, I explore why anecdotes are often a poor guide for making sound health and fitness decisions, particularly in the age of social media. I unpack how simple A equals B stories are often used to sell...

Summary: Should you start lifting heavy, or is it too dangerous? In this episode, I unpack a viral claim from strength and conditioning educator Mike Boyle that adults should avoid low rep training because the risk is...

In the final episode of Smart Strength Training for 2025, I break down what really matters when training into your 40s, 50s and beyond. This episode cuts through common social media narratives around ageing, injury...

In this episode, I break down the controversy surrounding protein bars following a recent UK TV programme that claimed they are harmful. I cover why people use protein bars, the evidence behind key ingredients such as...

Summary: In this episode, I move from theory to practice and show listeners exactly how to apply the three energy systems to their cardio programming. I break down how to set up effective zone 2 work, different types of...