Synopsis
Those short podcasts are about regular people who do extraordinary things; they dream big and train smart.
Episodes
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68. He Talks About His Struggle with Depression
16/11/2021 Duration: 13minDo you remember coach Grant’s post about his struggle with depression?https://fitnesssoul.co.uk/kettlebell-coach-grant-talks-about-his-battle-with-depression/It was a true eye-opener for me. I have known Grant for years, and it has never crossed my mind he might be affected by depression. To learn more, we’ve met and chatted. You can listen to our conversation below:
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67. Dr Andrew Kirkland - A Generalist in a Specialist World - Endurance and Triathlon Coach67
24/11/2020 Duration: 59minDr Andrew Kirkland is a Lecturer in Sport at the University of Stirling. He is a leading expert in endurance performance with a track record of working with high-performance athletes and coaches.
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66. Andy Stroke of Luck - From a Stroke Survivor to Ultramarathon Runner
19/11/2020 Duration: 50minIn Feb 2017 Andy had a significant stroke. It was a cryptogenic one, with no particular reason behind it. You can say he was just unlucky. As you can imagine, it was a very traumatic and painful experience. He had to learn how to walk, and for a long time, Andy has lost the ability to do what he loves the most, ride his bike. But he didn't give up. He has managed to channel all his energy on the recovery process.And he did it! Now he describes the stroke as the best thing could ever happen to him: he is wiser, more robust, tougher, more compassionate and mentally fitter human than ever! This is his incredible story.
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65. What is Fitness Soul Bootcamp and Why You Should Join!
01/07/2020 Duration: 19minChat with Bootcamp coach Richard. Next group starts next Monday, 6th July.Fitness Soul Zootcamp – TRANSFORM your LIFE and finally reach health and fitness goals.https://fitnesssoul.co.uk/bootcamp-edinburgh/
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64. Fitness and Mental Health During the Lockdown
17/06/2020 Duration: 21minAn update about when we might reopen. Thank you to everyone who supported the Fitness Soul so far.Also about:
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63. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #6 - Wrap Up- Breathing, Body Position, Speed Play (Fartlek)
13/06/2020 Duration: 36minFun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #6 - This is a Wrap Up - Breathing, Body Position, Speed Play (Fartlek)Welcome to the last episode of the Fun Run series! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual.I recorded it as a simple experiment. I shared it with few people, and they enjoyed it so I am sharing this with you. If this is your first episode, I suggest going back to episode no1.This session is a summary of everything we have learned in the last 5 runs! We are going to go review all the elements: breathing, technique, speed and we will have a speed play too! Hope you enjoy it! I am looking forward to hearing from you.x JoannaGet connected with us!You can find me:https://www.instagram.com/joannafitnesssoul/https://www.instagram.com/fitnesssoul.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/j.e.weintritthttps://www.facebook.com/FitnessSoul/
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62. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #5 - Cadance & What's Stoping You To Go Faster.
27/05/2020 Duration: 31minWelcome to the fun run! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual. I recorded it as a simple experiment. I shared it with few people, and they enjoyed it so I am sharing this with you. The quality of this series should improve witch each next episode. If this is your first episode, I suggest going back to episode no1.This session is about speed and cadence! We are going to analyse what's stopping us from going faster, as well as get our legs to move more quickly. For the link to video and PDF go to the FUN RUN episode no1! And as mentioned start from episode 1 and do them in order.
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61. POWER & LIPSTICK SERIES - Pedaling Around The Globe with Katie Paterson, Endurance Racing, Pushing The Limits and Being a Mum
15/05/2020 Duration: 01h02minWelcome to Fitness Soul Podcast. This is Power & Lipstick series where I (Joanna Weintritt) invite inspiring women to share their story. In today's podcast, my guest is Katie Paterson. Katie is a marketing consultant endurance nutter and a Fitmama. I know Katie for over a year as she joined our Fitness Soul gang and Fitmamas classes after having a baby. In this podcast, Katie and I are going back in time a little bit and we are talking about Katie's life before the baby and her amazing journey. Four years ago, Katie and now-husband Euan, embarked on an adventure to cycle around the world. 22,000km, 31 countries, 4 continents, and 11 months later, they arrived back in the UK having powered themselves around the globe with their own two legs. Now living in Leith, with baby Archie, Katie and Euan continue to challenge themselves physically albeit a little closer to home. As well as looking after Archie, Katie has trained as a fitness instructor and hopes to start delivering FitMamas classes to mums loca
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60. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #4 - Technique - Focusing on Legs and Arms movement
12/05/2020 Duration: 27minWelcome to the fun run! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual. I recorded it as a pure experiment. I shared it with few people and they enjoyed so I am sharing this with you. The quality of this series should improve witch each next episode. If this is your first episode, I suggest going back to episode no1.This session is about technique! We are going to focus on legs and arms movement but also we will recap what we have learnt before. For the link to video and PDF go to the FUN RUN episode no1!
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59. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #3 - Sprint - Disocover your 5th speed, and Running & Menstrual Cycle
06/05/2020 Duration: 29minFUN RUN Session 3Welcome to the fun run! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual. I recorded it as a pure experiment. I shared it with few people and they enjoyed so I am sharing this with you. The quality of this series should improve witch each next episode. This session is about sprinting! You will be going as fast as possible! I also talk about running & menstrual cycle at the end of this run.
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58. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #2 - Breathing Through The Nose
04/05/2020 Duration: 40minFUN RUN Session 2Welcome to the fun run! Welcome to the fun run! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual. I recorded it as a pure experiment. I shared it with few people and they enjoyed so I am sharing this with you. The quality of this series improves witch each next episode. Here is the text of PDF. I mention in the recording.This is a running workout to spice up your run. FUN RUN Session 2Welcome to fun run! Today’s outdoor workout is combination of running, drills and few body weightexercises.What you will need for the workout:- The Smartphone or mp3 player and headphones- Running clothes and shoes- I will ask you to find a bench, tree or stone you can use for a workout but don’t worry if you can’tfind it.Workout Options:15 ish minutes – I am new to running30 ish minutes - I runIf you need a longer session, play the workout twice!Exercises:Walking Lunges *Triceps Dips on the bench, grass or stone *Tree Push Ups
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57. Fun Run - Running Workout with Joanna #1 - Windy Run, Discovering 5 speeds of running.
04/05/2020 Duration: 35minFUN RUN Session 1Welcome to the fun run! Welcome to the fun run! This is a running workout series which you can take for your run to have a little bit structure and do something different than usual. I recorded it as a pure experiment. I shared it with few people and they enjoyed so I am sharing this with you. The quality of this series improves witch each next episode. This is a running workout to spice up your run. Here is the text of PDF. I mention in the recording.Today’s outdoor workout is a combination of running, drills and few body weightexercises.What you will need for the workout:- Running clothes and shoes- I will ask you to find a bench, tree or stone you can use- your phone and heaadphonesWorkout Options:15 minutes – I am new to running30 minutes - I runIf you need a longer session, play the workout twice!Exercises:Heel to BumWalking LungesTriceps DipsStretches:Forward BendQuad StretchTriceps StretchCalf StretchIf you don’t know what those exercises are, check this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
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56. POWER & LIPSTICK SERIES: Fasting and Our Relationship with Food, Joanna talks with Dr. Barbara Kuske
01/05/2020 Duration: 54minRecently I have been fasting for 3 days, but I wouldn't be able to do it well if not my friend Barbara, who has guided me through it.I wanted to record a podcast with Barbara for a really long time! Barbara is a doctor who works for NHS with patients clinically and in research, she specialises in Rheumatology. Barbara has been fasting for many years. She has an interest in nutrition and lifestyle modifications in health and disease. She is currently finishing her degree as Fasting Therapist.Recording a podcast was totally out of Barbara's comfort zone but after a few months (or years
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55. Running 101 - Everything You Should Know About Running - Best Training, Form and Injury Prevention
19/04/2020 Duration: 10minA great starting point for anyone who would like to start running or get their running to the next level. https://stelmachowski.live/
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54. Centurion Olympics as a new way of looking at the fitness and performance training.
10/04/2020 Duration: 18minFitness Soul coaches discuss the idea of CENTURIONS OLYMPICS. What movements and skills will you need when you are 100? Why do we ask you to squat with the kettlebell?
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53. Have you ever seen 300+ women jumping to the North Sea?
09/03/2020 Duration: 06minInternational Womens Day Sunrise Swim in Portobello, Edinburgh with Donna Giffen. To celebrate women, all we have achieved and strive towards all we still need to achieve.Watch the video on https://youtu.be/PyoGzupQe7E
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52. Can they run 6km every 4 hours for 48 hours? Taking on David Goggins Challenge.
07/03/2020 Duration: 08minTwo coaches from Fitness Soul take on 6/4/48 David Goggins Challenge.Can they run 6km every 4 hours for 48 hours?
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51. The Beginnings of Zumba in Edinburgh; how it all started 10 years ago. Zumba Stories.
27/02/2020 Duration: 09minIt is the 10th anniversary of Zumba in Edinburgh.We are meeting with Joanna Weintritt, who was first Zumba instructor teaching in the town. That's her story.
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50. Zoë Longford - a figure ice skater who is on the mission to help a thousand women.
31/01/2020 Duration: 33minA figure ice skater, founder of The Zoë Rose Movement. She helps women feel confident and empowered through fitness.We talk about: - what it takes to become good in ice skating- do the ice-skaters strength train?- why Zoe decided to become a personal trainer- how is she helping women
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49. Periodised strength training programme for triathletes - Strong Club
04/01/2020 Duration: 03minMost runners struggle with a weak core, lazy glutes and niggling injuries.We help you to get stronger, improve your movement quality and eat better so you can feel physically and mentally strong & achieve all your goals.https://fitnesssoul.co.uk/strong-club/