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 #39 Tim Meadows Nutrition & Group Fitness Expert This episode focuses heavily on the role Nutrition plays in performing physical activities like teaching group exercise classes. Tim is an expert and has practised his craft for may years spending many hours studying and even more money investing in his own knowledge. This is a must listen for all group fitness professionals wanting to gain an insight into improving their nutrition and/or feeling frustrated with where they are right now. Nutrition is the very fuel we need to fully function in our jobs. Ignoring the importance of this element is catastrophic for your own health and well being.  In this episode you will hear the Nutrition philosophy Tim preaches along with some tips and tricks you can implement immediately using the mighty attributes of Donuts! You can check out Tims Nutrition programme on his website www.mptcoaching.co.uk and his Instagram page here https://www.instagram.com/tim_nutritioncoach/ This episode is sponsored

 #38 SOLO Random Topics - LM / Instagram / How Motivation Really Works WOW - This episode actually got me up out of my seat. Super high value random episode about the following subjects Les Mills Tribal Gathering Machester Les Mills Tribal Gathering Rhodes How to Stop caring what other people thing Instagram for business How motivation really works These subjects have constantly been coming up in my world recently particularly with instagram story question feature. I really trust you will get loads of value from this episode and leave this episode feeling fired up and ready to create impact on your day. WARNING - Lots of swear words towards the end!!!!!   Les Mills Folk - I talk in depth about the preparation for “that lunge track” in BODYPUMP 110 - I give you an insight to mindset to that “performance” - Check it out HERE  This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northern Irelands sports retail shop of the year 2018. Right now you can check out their brand new website at w

How to stop selling PT sessions and sell PT packages that actually serve your clients beyond expectation and leave you with more time and freedom in your life. Sell them what they want, give them what they need! As usual I welcome all your feedback and if you want a particular subject on these types of podcasts please send me a DM on instagram or to ricky@rickylong.com Lastly, it really helps me out when I get tagged on instagram stories with you listening to this or any other episode. To do this just screenshot the Ricky Long podcast episode you are listening to and tag me (@rickylong42) on your IG story.  Ricky x

Quick 4 tips on how to increase your engagement reach on your instagram platform. This one will be useful for anyone building their personal brand for any audience. As usual I welcome all your feedback and if you want a particular subject on these types of podcasts please send me a DM on instagram or to ricky@rickylong.com Lastly, it really helps me out when I get tagged on instagram stories with you listening to this or any other episode. To do this just screenshot the Ricky Long podcast episode you are listening to and tag me (@rickylong42) on your IG story.  Ricky x

 #37 Rory O’connor This episode I welcome my good friend Rory O’Connor onto a very raw and uncut episode around management in the fitness industry. Rory has been involved in staff development for 10 years in various areas of the fitness industry and now specialises in project management and staff development within his roles at busy Dublin City Health Clubs.  I know this episode will give a TON of value to all listeners. Please let me know your feedback and what/who you want in future episodes of my podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northern Irelands sports retail shop of the year 2018. Right now you can check out their brand new website at www.podium4sport.com we specialise in sports and fitness clothing and equipment.

BONUS MICRO CONTENT: JUMP 4.2 Jump is my 8 week lean body fitness programme designed for  Group fitness instructors frustrated at their training and nutrition Motivated fitness enthusiasts wanting to increase education People who train and are carrying more body fat than they would like. Jump has been in many different formats over the years. I won’t bore you with that. What I will tell you is the idea was born in 2011 with a small facebook groups for a “slimmers” group in the gym I worked in. We used the group to communicate with each other our nutirion and training. Once the “diet” was over the group continued. As the gym manager we used the group to help this select group of members out on a more personal touch. This group still operates today. In 2017 I made the decision to start Jump with a few trail runs. 4-5 versions later I realised that I need to up the standards to match the content I was providing Simply put I provide 15 years of experience and in order to reach more people I neede

#36 Glen McCready   Glen is a highly experienced fitness entrepreneur and currently a Master Trainer and Educator for Stages indoor cycling.   In this episode Glen and I discuss some of the intricacies of the fitness industry, the group fitness scene and how fitness professionals can increase their chance of being successful. Another great value episode for both fitness professionals and non fitness professionals. This is a very educational based episode.  Follow Glen on Instagram HERE and search for "icycle" on all other platforms to connect and follow Glen. This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northern Irelands sports retail shop of the year 2018. They are based in Belfast and specialise in home and commercial gym fit out. Right now you can check out their brand new website at www.podium4sport.com. As usual all feedback directed to ricky@rickylong.com and/or tagging on instagram stories is AMAZING!!! 

Almost daily I am asked around training in the gym alongside group fitness classes. Here I have given you 6 of my tips to use that I follow myself and prescribe for my clients both on my private coaching and using my Jump 4.2 method for Lean Body and Healthy Mind. As usual I welcome all your feedback and if you want a particular subject on these types of podcasts please send me a DM on instagram or to ricky@rickylong.com Lastly, it really helps me out when I get tagged on instagram stories with you listening to this or any other episode. To do this just screenshot the Ricky Long podcast episode you are listening to and tag me (@rickylong42) on your IG story.  Ricky x

 #35 Jemma Jackson Jemma is an Elite level Rugby player for Ulster and Belvedere Women. Jemma has played Rugby all her life and also coaches youth rugby as well as running her own Rugby summer camps.  In this episode Jemma shares how she got into Rugby as a young girl, the problems and challenges that exist for girls in sports and how she balances her Rugby training with her Personal Training Business based out of One Fitness Portadown. You can connect with Jemma where you will also find details on her different sports coaching and PT options. FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM  This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northern Irelands sports retail shop of the year 2018. They are based in Belfast and specialise in home and commercial gym fit out. Right now you can check out their website at www.podium4sport.com.

  #34 Harry Woodall Harry is a mens physique competitor and personal trainer fresh of the stage at NABBA and PCA 2019 shows in Scotland.  Harry has been on an amazing personal journey from being fat as a child to now stepping on stage and winning in national shows. In this episode we discuss things around doing these shows and how “prep life” actually looks. We also discuss the effects these shows can have on men and females mental states both before and after. As a personal trainer Harry specialises in fat loss for the everyday person and also helps athletes prepare for physique shows and photoshoots.  You can connect with Harry on the following platforms Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HWOODPT/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harrrry.woodall/ This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northern Irelands sports retail shop of the year 2018. They are based in Belfast and specialise in home and commercial gym fit out. Right now you can check out their brand new website at www.p

This one is taken straight from my Instagram DMs as I am constantly asked about various parts of this move. Talking about common faults and solutions to execute the High Pull effectively during Bodypump sessions or in the gym. Very happy to share this podcast with Lyndsey who adds in the benefits you will achieve from performing this move well. Looking for your feedback on this one with tagging on instagram stories or via email to ricky@rickylong.com Instagram Ricky  Instagram Lyndsey

 #33 Mike Trott - Exercise Addiction Mike Trott is a Sports Science PhD Student currently doing research around mental health, exercise and addiction. Mike is also an International Trainer for Les Mills UK and lives in Dublin with his beautiful young family.  This episode is deep. We discuss in depth around exercise addiction and the effects it can have. Truly a must listen for ALL group exercise athletes The point of this episode is to spread the word around Mikes work and the research he is conducting. A personal plea from me to help Mike with this important study by completing this short 10-minute survey BEFORE July 30th 2019.  You can help here - https://angliaruskin.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/miketrottpex?fbclid=IwAR1ul2c1gvBK08OLqTSglvlt5NFno93FyHHZ89X1bkf5AgWkCA7a9uXMaKE You can follow and connect with mike on  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/trottsumo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trottsumo/ This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are Northern Irelands sports retail shop of

MICRO CONTENT TRIAL This one is taking from a private instructor group I work with around the art of using the instructor tool CRC during a class. In this episode I share with you reasons what a CRC is, Why it is so important and tools to make sure your CRC has the biggest chance of taking impact in your class.  Connect Recommend Commend I will be trialling shorter episodes as BONUS episodes like this throughout April and May. Please direct all feedback toward ricky@rickylong.com OR instagram @rickylong42 To find out more about Jump 4.2 please go HERE and get ready for the product launch on May 1st.

MICRO CONTENT TRAIL I am trialing some extra podcast content to help elaborate on some common themes across my other platforms. I will aim to do one of these per week and always around 10 minutes with no edit. Please TAG me on your Instagram story if you like this during this trial period. This is how I will gauge the sustainability and value of this. Instagram @rickylong42 Daily Emails HERE  Thanks,  Ricky  

  #32 Should you be paid more to teach Group Fitness? How much should you get paid as a group fitness instructor? What should you pay your group Fitness Instructor? How valuable is it to have Group Fitness in your club? This episode is a hybrid. I jump from multiple points of view on this one.   I speak from the qualified perspective of a group fitness instructor, a club owner and a group fitness trainer of trainers.  I feel this podcast is a can of worms. Already an hour after editing I can feel more topics I wish to speak about around this subject. Watch out for follow up episodes! Should you wish to turn your passion into a business then please start thinking as a business owner would think. Otherwise you will always be frustrated and earn well below your potential. You want to teach group exercise as a career? GREAT! It will cost you time and money so make sure your business plan sees a return of investment both spiritually and financially.  This episode is sponsored by podium4sport who are a Northe

#31 Clare Rafferty - Real Achievable Female Fitness  Every now and then people come into your life that just impress you. Clare is one of those people for me. To say Clare has had her barriers to overcome is an understatement. Everything from illness, car accidents and losing her parents at a young age.  Clare now dedicates her work to helping people through a fitness journey. The value is not the end result, it is how you feel on the journey. Clare is an expert in Fitness for Women. From Ayr she is now based and working out of one of the best PT facilities in London - Third Space. She is best known for putting her clients through journeys toward photoshoots and physique modelling. Whilst it's the aesthetic looks that get the headlines it's the confidence inspiration that makes Clare a really special PT. She gives her female clients the empowerment needed to succeed in the gym and in their personal & professional lives.  In this episode we chat  fat loss,  training technique

 #30 Fitness Business Punchy episode! I focus around 3 main things -  05:00 - Nobody cares about your level 3 11:00 - 10% what happens and 90% how you react 15:00 - Fitness Business 5 Things Some Specific Fitness Business stuff, some mindset stuff and some Fitness stuff. There is also chat about how you can structure your day, week and life in order to become successful!  Thank you again to @podium4sport for your continued sponsorship. They are currently doing great deals on running trainers to get ready for the summer. Check out their pages!  Please direct any feedback to ricky@rickylong.com  AND COMPETITION TAG me on your IG stories with WHERE you listen to my podcast. The BEST one will get a FREE £50 shopping voucher to a store of your choice. 

  #29 Instagram Q&A + Calorie Deficit for FAT LOSS   Calorie Deficit / Heart Rate Monitors / Nutrition Pyramid / Social Media Anxiety / Book Recommendations / Busy V Productive Questions I have handpicked from my daily Instagram Story Q&As. High value and some swearing!   Time stamps: 4:45 - Calorie Deficit 13:45 - Heart Rate Monitors 20:01 - Nutrition Pyramid 25:30 - Social Media Anxiety  32:00 - Book Recommendations 36:00 - Busy V Productive Tasks This episode is sponsored by Podium4Sport, northern irelands sports retailer of the year who specialise in commercial and home gym equipment. Check out they website on www.podium4sport.com and IG - @podium4sport  Catch me on IG @rickylong42

 #28 Orlaith Furlong PHD in Nutrition.  Fantastic chat with Orlaith Furlong who shares her vast knowledge and mindset with nutrition.  With a PHD and Honours Degree in Nutrition and connection with mindset this episode will really help you understand how closely your mind and nutrition is linked.   We scratch the surface on several areas, go deep on a few, and a follow up episode is definitely on the cards!   Lisa McDeviit - https://instagram.com/itsme_lisadee?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1s6i1lflqw3p Eckhart Tolle - https://instagram.com/eckharttolle?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=155e2yssfy85d   Orlaith furlong - https://instagram.com/orlaithfurlong?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=quundgufwnl8   www.orlaithfurlong.com   Also check out Paul Robinson PT who does Orlaith’s Training and Programming - https://instagram.com/ptpaulrobinson?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=19q34wcwc0wxz This episode is sponsored by Podium4Sport, northern irela

 #27 Phil Barnhill - The FitFactory Larne Absolutely LOVED doing this episode and chatting with Phil.   To get the BEST experience of listening to this podcast I encourage you to check out this video on facebook.   https://www.facebook.com/FITfactoryLarne/videos/372924576834508/?t=0   It is only 1 minute long and it shows you exactly the kind of values Phil and the Fit Factory create.   “People won’t remember what you say, people won’t remember what you do, but people will always remember how you made them feel.”   Phil owns and runs his now gym studio facility in Larne Northern Ireland. In this episode we go deep into the what that exactly looks like, how he does it and what the business values are he lives and breathes. To further demonstrate this point Phil offers anyone who has been affected by mental health to come into their gym for a workout no questions asked. Check this link out - https://www.fitfactorylarne.com/mhaw   Again this episode is for anyone who is involv