Arc Remote Coaching Radio

Today I talk about why Arc's IG has been stagnant, why I haven't made any podcast episodes in 3+ years, and what I am up to training-wise now.  The central theme is about prioritising what is important and finding balance with exercise/physical activity and everything else in life.  

In the fourth and final instalment, Pete talks with the registered psychologist who lifts, Aleesha, on anxiety, mindset coaching, and the pari then answer some questions from the IG Fans. 

Don't forget to follow Alesha on IG at @thegeekpsych 

In the third of four episodes in the series, Pete talks with Aleesha Shimeld, a registered psychologist. This episode get into coping with no progression, perceptions of diet, and goals.

In the third of four episodes in the series, Pete talks with Aleesha Shimeld, a registered psychologist. This episode get into coping with no progression, perceptions of diet, and goals.

The second of four episodes featuring psychologist Aleesha Shimeld. 

In this episode Pete and Aleesha talk about anxiety and arousal, and how these factors interplay with performance. 

In this episode, the first of four in a series, Pete talks with Aleesha Shimeld, a registered psychologist who also happens to lift. 

Pete and Aleesha discuss:

- Women in strength training

- Aleesha's experience competing in a powerlifting competition, with a remote coach (Pete) on the other side of the world, with 3 week's notice!

In this episode I talk with Todd Peut, Head Coach and player from the London Chargers Rugby League Football Club.

Todd is an Australian ex-pat, living in the UK and we talk about his experience with playing and coaching rugby league, as well as what can be done to grow the sport in an area like London. 

In this episode Pete discusses some fundamental concepts related to training to establish a common baseline of knowledge. In order to design useful training and nutrition plans, these fundamental aspects need to be understood. 

Topics covered include:

- Homeostasis and Allostasis

- Health and Fitness

- Why athletes are not good role models for health

- Stress and Stress Dosage

- General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress-Response-Adaptation

- Training is more than just muscular development

- Training effects

- The Law of Diminishing Returns

- Performance vs Fitness

Pete talks about his thoughts on mental toughness as it relates to training for fitness. 

Today's #whiteboardwednesday is on the topic on how to track training load. Thanks for the question Jared!