Life Beyond Fitness hosted by Austin Current

In today’s episode, I sit down with David and discuss the world of limitless knowledge sources, the dangers of information echo chambers, and the importance of finding middle ground when having discourse or debate. David also lends his advice for information consumption and creating a lens or filter for quality and useful information. David is an Osteopathy student and a trainer at JPS Health & Fitness in Melbourne, Australia. Find David on the Internet: Instagram: @d.p.barros Website:...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Fanny Tulloch. We discuss how she got into Personal Training from a background in wrestling to competing in bodybuilding, to finding her way to her practice and teaching of calisthenics, breathing, and intentional movement. We also discuss the satisfaction in producing things with quality that quantity cannot come close to and the act of quantifying things — ticking off the boxes of achievement. Fanny is a thoughtful, caring, and intelligent person who I...

In today’s episode, I continue my discussion with Lyndon and Martin from JPS Education based out of Melbourne, Australia. JPS is one of the world’s top education companies within the fitness industry, and Lyndon and Martin act as the Manager of Education Services and Education Coordinator — which is no small feat with the caliber of information these guys produce. We have a lengthy, nuanced, discussion over the pros and cons of imposter syndrome. We touch on a few other notable topics, but...

In today’s episode, I am speaking with Lyndon and Martin from JPS Education based out of Melbourne, Australia. JPS is one of the world’s top education companies within the fitness industry, and Lyndon and Martin act as the Manager of Education Services and Education Coordinator — which is no small feat with the caliber of information these guys produce. We have a lengthy, nuanced, discussion over the pros and cons of imposter syndrome. We touch on a few other notable topics, but the main...

In today’s episode, I take you through 3 concepts for discussion and thought. These concepts include achieving a goal too quickly, the concept of serendipity, and the importance of exploration in one’s personal and professional life. Find Austin on the Internet: Instagram: @austincurrent_ Website: https://www.physiquedevelopment.com If you enjoyed the episode and would like to support the podcast, I would ask for you to please head over to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and leave me a...

Today, I continue on with last week's episode with Kyle Traynor, a personal trainer turned business mentor. Kyle has taken his extensive understanding of business—specifically in the personal training space—and has created a sought after mentorship for coaches and trainers, based out of Melbourne, Australia. Steel in the Walls is Kyle’s newest course, taking coaches and trainers through an extensive 3-week course on understanding the importance of cash flow, intelligence, and setting up...

In today’s episode, I sit down and have a conversation with Kyle Traynor, a personal trainer turned business mentor. Kyle has taken his extensive understanding of business—specifically in the personal training space—and has created a sought after mentorship for coaches and trainers, based out of Melbourne, Australia. Steel in the Walls is Kyle’s newest course, taking coaches and trainers through an extensive 3-week course on understanding the importance of cash flow, intelligence, and...

Matt is back and, as usual, we covered a lot of thoughtful talking points—the incentives of being a good person, what it means to be "mindless" and focus only on experience, why some people are happy with almost nothing and some are miserable with everything, understanding the "curse" of evolutionary wiring and it's effects on our happiness, using your "toolbox" of emotions to your advantage, police brutality and protests around the US, how to be a better listener, finding your why, home...

Matt is back and, as usual, we covered a lot of thoughtful talking points—the incentives of being a good person, what it means to be "mindless" and focus only on experience, why some people are happy with almost nothing and some are miserable with everything, understanding the "curse" of evolutionary wiring and it's effects on our happiness, using your "toolbox" of emotions to your advantage, police brutality and protests around the US, how to be a better listener, finding your why, home...

In today’s episode, Danny and I sit down in-between his client sessions and chat about strategies behind creating a solid workflow, goal setting, patience, and persistence — something I admire Danny greatly for. Danny has become one of the most sought after PT’s in Australia and hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the land down under, The Fitness And Lifestyle Podcast. Find Danny on the Internet: Instagram: @djkfitness Website: https://dannykennedyfitness.com Find Austin on...

In today’s episode, I continue the conversation with two gentlemen whom I respect greatly. Our main conversation revolved around the ability to set goals and, most importantly, follow through with them. Both of these guys are some of the top fitness educators in the world and have a respected track record as personal trainers. Today, you’re going to hear Part 2 of 2. If you would like to go back and listen to Part 1, you can do so by clicking here. Find Luke on the Internet: Instagram:...

In today’s episode, I sit down with two gentlemen whom I respect greatly. Our main conversation revolved around the ability to set goals and, most importantly, follow through with them. Both of these guys are some of the top fitness educators in the world and have a respected track record as personal trainers, thinkers, and genuinely good people. Today, you’re going to hear Part 1 of 2. Find Luke on the Internet: Instagram: @_luketulloch Website: https://www.luketulloch.com Find...

In today’s episode, I take you through one of my favorite stories and lessons to look back on: the power to change. I discuss moments that changed the course of my life, forever. Find Austin on the Internet: Instagram: @austincurrent_ Website: https://www.physiquedevelopment.com If you enjoyed the episode and would like to support the podcast, I would ask for you to please head over to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and leave me a 5-star review and tell a friend about the podcast. If...

In today’s episode, I sit down and take you through an effective way of returning from a layoff from training. We talk about things to avoid, things that can help, and evidence-based tools for managing fatigue. This is a bit of a different style episode from what I normally do on this podcast, but if you enjoyed it I would love to hear from you! Find Austin on the Internet: Instagram: @austincurrent_ Website: https://www.physiquedevelopment.com If you enjoyed the episode and would...

In today’s episode, Ryan, Adam, and I continue on with our conversation from last week (Part 1). It’s one of those conversations that you have with old colleagues and friends after spending years apart. It’s a mix of reminiscing on good times, conversations, and relationships; alongside getting deeper into the subjects of application versus academia, why I am choosing to return back to get my Master’s degree, and much more. As you would have seen in the title, this is part 2 of 2. This...

In today’s episode, Ryan, Adam, and I dive into a multitude of topics. It’s one of those conversations that you have with old colleagues and friends after spending years apart. It’s a mix of reminiscing on good times, conversations, and relationships; alongside getting deeper into the subjects of application versus academia, why I am choosing to return back to get my Master’s degree, and much more. As you would have seen in the title, this is part 1 of 2. This conversation was 3 hours in...

In today’s episode, Mike and I dive into the value in building client adherence with your clients, and how other nuances within nutrition can have a bigger picture impact on one's approach toward transformation and building a healthier lifestyle. We also discuss the importance of building self-efficacy and strategies for improving client buy-in. Find Mike on the Internet: Instagram: @coach_mike_millner Mike’s New Book: https://www.personalitydietbook.com Find Austin on the...

In today’s episode, I sit down with two intelligent women who are blazing their own paths in the fitness space. Kasey and Miranda are two coaches that I highly respect and who have been spreading the education of psychology related to exercise and diet over the past 6-12 months. We discuss things like: stress as a killer of willpower, discipline without self-compassion breeding guilt, and finding a happy medium. For those who listened to the past episodes, this one is a great in-direct...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Paul and Alex and chat about what it looks like to be a coach during this time. We discuss strategies to implement, whether you are staying within striking distance of a show, or you are using this as a time to take a step back; we also discuss considerations and strategies that other coaches should be implementing to stay ahead of the curve and show up for their clients. For those of you who are coaches, please listen in as these are both guys who know...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sue and Chanel and chat about what it looks like to be a competitor during this time. We discuss strategies to implement, whether you are staying within striking distance of a show, or you are using this as a time to take a step back; we also discuss considerations and questions you should be asking your coach during this time. We end of the podcast with my favorite question: If you were to write a letter to yourself as a first-year competitor, what would...