Mind Set Game Podcast

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game Podcast, I sat down with Dave Readle who was one of the psychologists for British Cycling. Before going to work for British Cycling, Dave was shot putter but due to injury he had to give it up and became a PE teacher.  During his time as a 20 stone shot putter, Dave went to University in the USA competing against the likes of Carl Myerscough, Myles Hoffa and Christian Cantwell. Unfortunately, Dave ruptured his pectoral muscle off the bone at the trials for the Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002. Dave meet Dr Steve Peters author of the Chimp Paradox at the Manchester Velodrome one Friday evening after school while during some athletics training and has Dave was moaning about his teaching job was told: "this is something you will do for the rest of your life". Dave asked how he could get into working in elite sport. Psychologist of British cycling at London 2012 and competed at Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014. For more information about Dave connect with him on Facebook

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game podcast, I sat down with Steve McNamara to talk about his background as to why he got into mindset/mindfulness, Steve says mindset is powerful, but how can it help to mellow down your emotions? What tips would you recommend for dealing with anger? Mindset/mindfulness isn't for everyone but you should try something at least once, you should leave no stone unturned to improving yourself and finally using the gym to relieve stress and anger.  For more information about Steve connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game Podcast, I sat down with Mario Tomic who is a youtube sensation and in his own words was once a fat-skinny nerd and now he has become a ripped nerd. We talked about his nomadic lifestyle and how it came about? What limiting factors are there to this type of lifestyle, what effect does this lifestyle have on his training, does changing countries on such a regular basis have an impact on his nutrition and macros? How do you stop getting distracted and sharpen your focus? But can that not be difficult when you are moving from place to place? And finally Mario has done a few free seminars recently, I asked him the question "Are there going to be any more in the pipeline?"   For more information about Mario visit shockingfit.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connec

Renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown who was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko. From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26, experiencing immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principals of the Buteyko Method, Patrick remains asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish. In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well-being and fitness. “My mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation”. Since 2015, Patrick has been training Notre Dame e

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game podcast, I sat down with Celeste Rains-Turk who is the founder of Celestial fit. Celeste is a badass online fitness coach changing lives every day by emphasising fitness, health, wellness, self-love and self-confidence building strategies. For more information about Celeste visit www.celestial.fit and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game podcast, I sat down with James Krieger who is the founder of Weightology. He is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology.  In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.   For more information about James visit weightology.net connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Emma began the MedicinalKitchen concept as a consequence of her own journey to health, overcoming the consequences of permanent spine and nerve damage and a diagnosis of breast cancer. She has battled through eating disorders and 7 stone weight loss and she wished to use it as a platform to show people that eating healthy can be enjoyable, uncomplicated and easily incorporated into a busy lifestyle such as her own. She also hoped that those following would take positivity and realise they could take some control back for themselves in their fight for health insight of whatever condition they may have by manipulating their food and fitness to have a positive impact. Emotional and mental health are equally as important as the physical. Following her appointment as a trustee for the mental health charity State of Mind in Sport, she wrote a recipe book dedicated to improving symptoms associated with stress, depression and anxiety. "My aim is to promote everyday health and a nourishing lifestyle that can be susta

Dr Christine Selby who is a licensed psychologist, sports psychologist and eating disorder specialist in private practice with Selby Psychological Services located in Bangor, Maine. She is also an Assistant Professor of psychology at Husson University.   For more information about Christine connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram      

Andy Lane is a Professor of Sports Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton. Prof Lane has provided self-help material for runners at the London Marathon including 5 tips on how to use strategies such as if-then planning on Five audio files. Given the worldwide popularity of soccer and pressures associated with winning, Prof Lane is regularly asked for comment on TV, radio, website and newspapers. For example, he worked with Adidas on videos with Glenn Hoddle and Mathew LeTissier on penalty taking. He has led high profile research projects such as “Can you compete under pressure?" a BBC Lab UK-led project fronted by former Olympian Michael Johnson. For more information about Andy visit www.winninglane.com and connect with him on Facebook , and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram T 

Greg Whyte is currently a Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University and Director of Performance at the Centre for Health and Human Performance in London. Greg's former roles include Director of Research for the British Olympic Association (BOA) and Director of Science & Research for the English Institute of Sport (EIS). He is more well-known in the UK for his involvement in Comic/Sports Relief, since 2006 Greg has applied his sports science work to assist various celebrities in completing some of the toughest challenges.  For more information about Greg visit www.gregwhyte.com and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Ben has been involved in fitness training in one form or another for many years. When it comes to fitness he likes to keep things varied, interesting and more importantly, fun! He believes in practising what he preaches. That’s where TRX® Training comes in. He has used these pieces of kit for years and now you can too. Because you use your own body weight you can make it as hard or as easy as you like. For more information about Ben visit www.s3fitness.co.uk and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram