Episodios

  • Episode 18 - Balancing FIFO Life
    Apr 30 2025

    Today Suz sits down with one of her regular client's Nat and they discuss how to stay on track while working the FIFO life.

    Nat works on an 8 and 6 roster and she shares her lived in experiences to help you stay on track while at home and on site.

    If you have any questions regarding today's episode or would like to chat about how you can manage the FIFO life and stay on track with your training & nutrition we would love to hear from you!

    Contact us at @thefitnessessentialspodcast on Instagram

    Coach Suz!

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    39 m
  • Episode 17 - Training for Strength VS Training for Body Building
    Apr 11 2025

    Today we discuss the difference in training for someone that wants to build strength versus someone training for body building.

    This episode is designed to help you decide what option might be best for you based on your own individual goals.

    Happy Listening - Lee & Suz

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Episode 16 - What To Do When You're Lacking Motivation
    Apr 7 2025

    In this episode we discuss a common theme for a lot of people around the March period & that is MOTIVATION.

    We get it - the new year buzz has worn off and it is normal to feel a little unmotivated at this time of the year.

    So today we cover what is motivation, what to do when you are lacking motivation and how to stay on track whether you have it or not.

    If you have any questions or feedback regarding this please let us know.

    Suz & Lee

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    47 m
  • Episode 15 - Injury Prevention
    Mar 12 2025

    In this episode we cover


    How to train properly to protect yourself from injury

    Dietary influences on recovery

    & Overtraining and Recovery

    As Suz says it is much easier to prevent an injury than to manage one.

    So take a listen and see how you can help stay on top of your training, diet and recovery to optimise your performance.

    Lee and Suz

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    49 m
  • Episode 14 - Successful Weight Loss Straight From A Client
    Mar 3 2025

    In this episode I (Suz) sit down with one of my clients Danni that has successfully changed her lifestyle habits and focus on nutrition to lose her goal weight in less time than she planned.

    We delve into her weight loss journey, habits she has changed. How she managed to stick to her plan while studying, working and having a FIFO partner.

    We hope you enjoy this client focused perspective and can relate to some of the challenges and successes she has had.

    As always - please reach out if you have any questions about any of the content in this episode.

    Suz




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    56 m
  • Episode 13 - Stronger, Smarter, Pain Free: Mastering Sleep, Strength And Injury Prevention At Any Age
    Feb 21 2025

    In this episode we cover three pillars essential to optimal recovery and performance.


    Sleep - why it is so important and how to optimise it.


    Mobility and Flexibility and how important it is to keep this up as you age if you want to keep your quality of life and physical independence.


    Hit us up if you have any questions or feedback on this episode!

    Suz

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 12 - Chest Development, Suzy's Pet Peeves & Why training is SO much more than just changing shape
    Feb 17 2025

    In this episode we delve into chest development, equipment pros and cons and variations of movements you can do if and when needed.

    Suzy shares her main pet peeves when it comes to coaching and why these things can hinder your results.


    Then we finish off by chatting about the training journey and why it is so much more than just about changing shape.


    Tune in and feel free to hit us with any questions or feedback.


    Lee and Suz

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    57 m
  • Episode 11 - Gym Fails, What Movements are Better than Others & Myth Busters
    Jan 30 2025

    In this episode we go into common things we see people doing incorrectly in the gym and why they could be done differently o you can ensure you are getting the best results out of your lifts.

    We then go into a debate against each other on certain training and nutrition related topics on what is right or wrong or better than the other.

    Myths we discuss are
    - Can I eat as many calories as I like on Keto?
    - Does eating carbs at night result in higher fat stores?
    - Can 100 crunches a day slim your waist?
    - Do fat burners burn fat?

    This episode is full of laughs!

    As always if you have any questions about any of the information discussed in this episode please reach out to us on our socials!

    Lee and Suz

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    58 m
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