The Rachel Holmes Podcast Show

How is the podcast evolving in 2020? What to expect in 2020 and how to get your nutrition back on track after Christmas.

I'd love to hear from you what are your goals, dreams and ambitions for 2020.

Did you have a great Christmas? and do you feel the need to get your nutrition back on track now...... here are 3 simple tips to get going again and motivated.

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Are you a Fitpro wanting to make more money in 2020? Listen to my motivational podcast episode where I explain how you can do JUST THAT with my top tips!

As always please leave your comments, feedback and questions and don't forget to subscribe to my Podcast!

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Calling all female Fitpro’s... are you STILL thinking/considering in fact PROCRASTINATING about how to take your classes online and create an online programme?


Do NOT WAIT to listen to this episode... and listen quickly as there is a challenge group you can join with me for FREE to get you started.

Join my Challenge group NOW on whats app here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IXVvQXmY5TiJdoP6dZG304

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It was great to have Jade on the podcast as we discuss her transition from group exercise Instructor to womens' health specialist to now taking her business online. If you teach group Exercise and are looking to grow your business listen as Jade talks about the educational route she took into Pre and Post Natal training to specialising in Menopause.


I know you will find this podcast inspiring and motivating THANKS JADE X

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Check out today's Inspiring Podcast Interview with Elaine Denton of Life Yoga Fitness who gave up a corporate job in Fitness to follow her passion and teach Yoga

 

Elaine Denton had an amazing corporate fitness job working for David Lloyd but decided to give it all up to follow her passion and teach Yoga freelance and train to become a life coach.

Elaine shares wonderful insight into the world of corporate fitness and how, after having life coaching herself, knew the freelance path was the right one for her.

Connect with Elaine on @lifeyogafit

 

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5 Reasons You Are Experiencing Midsection Weight Gain During Menopause with Rachel Holmes

In this week quickstep podcast I talk about the reason you may experience midsection weight gain during menopause and what you can do about it.

Message me on IG @RachelLHolmes please subscribe to my Podcast for more!

Direct download: midsection20520tips20weight20loss20meno20october2029.mp3
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Weightloss Tips For Menopause - Quick Tips Podcast From Rachel Holmes

In this mini tips episode I chat about weight loss during menopause and give you my 5 top tips for getting your nutrition back on track during this life phase.

Unexplained weight gain in areas you have never gained weight before and around your middle can seriously effect self confidence and self esteem and with all the diet information around it can be a total minefield.

I discuss common sense and evidence based tips to help motivate and inspire you.

To get a copy of the menopause Meal Plan head over to the Youtube channel RachelHolmes and leave a comment with your email address.

Direct download: menopause20weight20loss20pod.mp3
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Long time friend Katie Bulmer-Cooke is on the podcast this week discussing her new business POWAH.

Katie has taken a back seat (for now) from teaching and presenting fitness classes and being in front of the camera to working with influencers and celebrities behind the camera.

You may have seen her recent collaboration with Amy Childs Mum Fit programme.

Katie and I discuss the skills she has amassed while being a fitness educator and how she has put them to use in new ventures.
Baby Bobby is 9 months old and Heidi is 11 so we chat about the mam juggle and mam guilt that all working mums experience.

 

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I was so excited to have Jane Dowling of Menoandme on the podcast. As a Fitness Professional and Clinical exercise specialist I reached out to Jane to discuss the updated research on the Menopause, HRT, the Nice guidelines as managing the Menopause as a Fitness Professional and Group Exercise Instructor.


After bringing it up in my Instructor groups and on Instagram many Fit Pros are struggling with menopausal symptoms.
This is a MUST listen to podcast not only to educate and empower yourself but help and serve the women in your classes.

Follow Jane on IG @MENOANDME


Sign up for Janes newsletter Menoandme.com
and please let us know what you think and if you have any questions let's do a part 2!


Say Hi to Jane on FB https://www.facebook.com/PTBermondsey

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Do you struggle to get a good nights sleep?

Whenever I ask this at my talks, workshops and online groups; the majority of women tell me that they do NOT! Most struggle to either get to sleep or wake up regularly seeing 1am/2am/3am!

I discuss my top tips for improving sleep and if the menopause and hot sweats are keeping you up it may be time to go and see your GP.

Show Notes
Magnesium from Nutri
Reishi Mushrooms from Amazon

 

As always I love to hear your feedback please leave a review/ comment and view more episodes HERE

CLICK HERE to get a free 5 day meal plan

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Steve Barrett is a Fitness Industry Legend. He started his career 30 years ago as a Gym Instructor in Wiltshire and is now Global Director of Programming For Matrix.

Steve was one of the `UK’s first “presenters” and went on to present and develop training and products for Reebok for 25 years.

In this conversation we discuss how YOU can get into working with global fitness brands.

Steve shares a wealth of tips and the exact steps you can take if you are looking to widen your horizons in the fitness industry.

If you want to work for global brands, present training and attend the biggest fitness shows in the world this is the podcast for you!

I can't wait for you to listen to this very insightful and interesting conversation!

Follow Steve On Facebook Steve Barrett
IG Steve Barrett Matrix

 

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review here

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6 Easy steps to help you to start filming workouts for your online programmes and social media.

I go through EXACTLY in step by step order what to do and how to do it without having to BUY anything just using your phone!

This question comes up week after week so here is the definitive podcast explaining how to get started...you can do this you really can!

 

As always please leave your comments/ reviews and Subscribe!

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Greg is an international speaker, consultant and international fitness presenter.

We discuss transitioning OUT of the industry and how you can take your amazing skills into the speaking, corporate and event world.

Greg shares tips and tricks and help us realise the skills we have as Group Exercise are highly rated in other industries where the pay is immensely better. If you are thinking about expanding your horizons and doing something new this is a brilliant conversation

Click here to listen on apple podcast. Subscribe and leave us a review. 

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8 steps to Stop Bloating

Do You struggle with bloating?

It’s uncomfortable and unpleasant so I have 8 Tops Tips you can try that will really help.

These tips are simple and can be even actioned the next time you eat a meal!
I would LOVE to hear if these help and if you try them out.

Connect with me on social media
Instagram @RachelLHolmes
Facebook.com/RachelHolmesFiit.

Join my next Elevate programme starting 2nd September
and get 2 Free Recipe Books

https://www.kickstartfatloss.net/product/elevate-autumn-2019-with-rachel-holmes/

Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a review!

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Richard Playfair is manager of Sweatlife film who are a video production and video marketing company for the health and fitness industry.

Richard shares his top tips on the gear you need to create professional videos for social media and his top tips and tricks for going live and presenting to camera.


Sweatlife films are on the cutting edge of virtual fitness revolution and our conversation provides interesting insight of whats to come and the future of video and fitness.

Connect with Richard here

Please leave me a review in iTunes ad I love to hear what you think.

IG @RachelLHolmes
FB.com/RachelHolmesfitness

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Amanda Vogel is a fitness writer, blogger, Instructor, presenter an social media consultant from Vancouver, Canada.

She has been involved in the industry for over 20 years and I remember reading her articles way back in IDEAfit and Shape magazine.

Amanda and I discuss how to be a better writer, social media poster and blogger and the importance of over 40 Fitpros finding their voice, brand and audience on the platforms.

Amanda discusses her current Facebook and IG strategies and we discuss tips and tricks on what’s working in PR and marketing right now.

I loved speaking with Amanda , our convo is rich and varied and we cover lot's of topics.

I know you are going to get great value from this discussion.

Please say Hi to Amanda over on IG
@Amandavogelfitness

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Join Kelly and I as we discuss community fitness and how to stay relevant and profitable with your local classes.

Kelly chats about how she mixes community class teaching with working in local clubs to provide a more solid income. Kelly started Burwell Fitness 9 years ago and teaches Fitness Pilates, Body Blitz and Clubbercise she also organises local fitness events, talks and workshops for her community and markets using social media. In a competitive area Kelly chats about creating community, the online Kick Start part of her business and how she has grown it.

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Jayne is back on the podcast this week and we talk the changing face of fitness education, flexible learning, accredited courses and how to get your mojo back after the summer break.

 

Jayne is as always straight talking and inspiring with her insightful comment and observation.

 

Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!

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I had the pleasure of talking to Fred Hoffman this week about how tech is changing the fitness industry in ways you may not even realise.

Fred is a global speaker and educator and you may remember him from presenting for the Reebok University and at Fit Pro conventions back in the day.

Fred's unique insight into global trends is fascinating and I could of spoke to him all day about the future of fitness.

Connect with Fred on Instagram here.

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10 Steps To Market Your Classes Ready For September

Gone are the days when you could put an add in the local paper, deliver flyers or put a few random posts up on Facebook and fill your classes.


It’s a longer process these days so if you have zero marketing budget and feel like you are spinning wheels wasting time in social media and not getting anywhere with your promotions DO NOT MISS THIS PODCAST.


Every single Fit Pro running a business needs to re-evaluate how they are using social media for promotion and to generate new clients and customers.


I use these 10 STEPS DAILY and currently are the BEST ways to generate business for your September offerings. Take a pen and pencil and have a listen and let know what you think!


Please give the podcast a rating on iTunes and send me a message on social media I LOVE to hear from you on where you are heading in your fitness business.


Follow me on IG RachelLHolmes
Facebook.com/Rachelholmesfit

Direct download: 1020steps20to20marketing20fitness20edited.mp3
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I have only been asking Steve to come on the podcast for the last 3 years and finally this week he agreed so I nailed him asap before he changed his mind. Steve and I chat about the UK fitness industry, presenting, health clubs and of course events.

Steve and partner Ceri Hannon operate the IFS event which takes place in Blackpool every March and we discuss how the event has changes and continues to stay relevant and moving with the ever changing times.
We also discuss regional events and Steve’s predictions for the future.

Catch Steve on Facebook or IF @stevewatsonIFS

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In this episode I chat about the 5 Steps to getting back on track with your nutrition and health.


Life is SO busy and we are all spinning so many plates that our own nutrition and health habits may be slipping down the priority list.


So, if you need to get back to basics what are the foundational pieces required to get bacon track without it being overwhelming and something you will give up in a few days?

Listen to my 5 steps:

Step 1
Goals and Why Do You Want To Make Changes?

Step 2
Daily Exercise for your Mental AND Physical well being.

Step 3
Nutrition Keep It Simple.

Step 4
Sleep.

Step 5
Stress Management - Are you eating your feelings?

This is a casual podcast that I hope will motivate you to get back on track and feeling happy ad healthy.

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It was my total pleasure to have Pete on the Podcast. He is Motivational Speaker, Business Coach and Best Selling Author and has worked in gyms, corporate, created and sold multiple businesses. Pete now inspires people all around the world with mi365 with his enlightening and highly entertaining and inspiring message.

To Connect with Pete check out see:

facebook.com/mi365.me

 

 

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My conversation today is with Kim Ingleby of Energised Performance Mind Body Coaching.

Kim has built a very successful and interesting coaching business with celebrity clients and elite athletes. We talk about how to run a fitness business when you are experiencing personal issues behind the scenes, being authentic and true to yourself and your clients and turning your own difficult life situations into becoming a more well rounded and experienced coach.

We are all human and all thrive on connection and relationships and this in depth conversation drills down into how important that is for all of us.

I loved talking to Kim and I know you will love this heartfelt and very honest dialogue.

Follow Kim ON Social Media
@kimingleby

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Shelly Palmer comes back onto the podcast as the first interview was so well received and we talk about side hustle, making additional income with TROPIC, how to stay motivated when you don’t feel like doing it, morning routines, motivation and how to keep driving forward in your life and business.

 

Did you love the interview? Make sure you subscribe to the channel!

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On the podcast today is the incredible Helen Carpenter-Waters. A fitness industry veteran and maverick.

Helen and I talk about fitness education, running a community based local fitness based in the face of huge competition from health clubs and brands, what it means to be successful and have longevity in the industry.


Helen is extremely articulate and has interesting opinions and views on our evolving and changing industry.


I thoroughly enjoyed our chat and we both would love your thoughts, feedbacks opinions on the topics discussed please comment below!

 

 

 

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It was lovely to have the opportunity to sit down and chat with Shelly Palmer about her online fitness business Fabulicious and her social selling business -TROPIC.

If you have watched the rise of Tropic over the last 5 years you will have noticed lots of Fitness Professionals getting involved and for many it has moved from being a small side hustle to generate extra revenue to surpassing the income of a full time job!

Shelly breaks it all down and I really enjoyed delving into this extremely interested way of generating additional income.

Find out more about Shelly:


www.chemicalfreefairy.com

www.fabuliciousfitness.co.uk

 

Direct download: shelley20palmer20pod.mp3
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What Is WORKING ON Social media THIS WEEK for FREE - Solo Podcast Number with Rachel Holmes

Here is a short, sharp burst of energy and enthusiasm about what is WORKING and not just working but SMASHING it on SOCIAL MEDIA this week.

With the whole world saying organic reach is dead I have put to the test a few tips and tricks and I want to share my results with you ….. and they are AWESOME…. PLUS the best thing is…….. its all totally FREE the only thing you need is TIME and you to be you.

Have you signed up for my podcast please let me know if these short enthusiastic podcasts are motivating and inspiring.

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Today I chat with Katie Bulmer-Cooke.

It’s 11 weeks after having baby Bobby we talk about social media, how to leverage local influencers to promote your fitness busines, Instagram v facebook, which platform has the most traction and her new business Powah.

Katie was a finalist on the The Apprentice and has created multiple business and brands in the fitness industry over the 15 years.

Always great to chat with katie and you can say HI to her on the the following:

IG https://www.instagram.com/katiebulmercooke/
FB https://www.facebook.com/katiebulmercooke/

Don’t forget to leave us a comment and a review in iTunes.

Direct download: katie20bulmer20business20pod.mp3
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Im excited for you to listen to my conversation with Ceri Hannon as we discuss where Health Clubs, Gyms and Boutique studios are headed and the challenges they face in todays highly competitive fitness market.

 
And where does this leave the local community Instructors?
 
Actually, In great place.
Ceri is a global power house in Group Exercise. His concepts and programmes run worldwide through Virgin Active Clubs and his 30 year plus experience in the industry brings a wealth of knowledge and insight.
 
If you teach for a club or run your own classes in the community you will take away interesting ideas for your teaching and business from this interview. Find Ceri on Instagram Ceri.Hannan 
 
Have a listen and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my Podcast;
Direct download: ceri20business20pod20edited.mp3
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Paul Mort is a legend in the Fitness Industry.


From PT, To Multi location Bootcamp Owner, to supplement company owner, one of the worlds first online fat loss programme creator, to business mentor, to business programme creator and SOOOOOOO MUCH MORE in between.


Paul was an early adopter on social media, email marketing, event organisation and business coaching.


His personal up’s and downs have been well documented on social media so today, I wanted to talk to Paul strictly about business. How his business has changed and evolved, his day to day looks like, his time management and new projects.


Paul and I have been friends for a long time and I love talking to him, he always makes me laugh - i could tell you SOOOO many funny stories like the time he invited people to a business meet up at my house without telling me… Drunk and disorderly days and nights in Spain.
Enjoy 🙂

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Special Guest Lucy Wyndham-Read

 

Rachel Chats to Lucy about business building as a Lifestyle and Fitness Influencer, TV Fitness  Presenter & YouTube Expert.

Lucy has been involved in the Health & Fitness industry for over 20 years, and now in her mid-forties, she has a wealth of experience in what works and how to get results. She has a YouTube Channel with over  740k subscribers and 80Million views, as well as appearing frequently on TV channels such as Sky News, BBC1,  Channel 4 and Channel 5.

She is the Fitness Expert for The Sun Newspaper and  Woman & Home alongside her own column in Feel Good You Magazine and often appears in publications such as ELLE, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Red, OK, You, Stylist and many more.

As an influencer on social media and a content creator, she has worked on campaigns with brands such as Suzuki, Max Factor, Twitter, TedTalks, Boots, Cancer Research and FitBit.

 

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Jaynes Podcast club

I chat with Jayne about how she runs a very financially successful fitness business and how she operates in a different way to many people. As always this is a very real and honest conversation with what genuinely works on a day to day basis, what marketing efforts bring value and how Jayne views social media in 2019.

It’s a really insightful business building conversation and I know you will really enjoy this.

Connect with Jayne on
Instagram @groupxtraining
Facebook Jayne Nicholls

Connect with me
Instagram RachelLHolmes
Facebook.com/RachelHolmesFit

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I talk to Greg Sellar and discusses how overwhelm, self limiting beliefs, changing a negative mindset when faced with obstacles and reframing stressful situations can change your life on a daily basis.
Greg recently relocated to LA from Sydney and previously the UK and how he had to change his own thinking and thought patterns to make the best of a challenging situation.


Greg discusses “Life Hacks” tips and strategies and how to go after your goals without getting paralysed by procrastination and fear.
Life Hack is Gregs new online programme and he is looking for 20 people to go through the Life Hack programme with him.
We talked about morning routines - what the experts do and say and how to stay motivated in a world full of distractions.
Greg is a great friend of mine who I admire greatly. He always has wise words and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Follow Greg On Social
Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/greg.sellar
Insta Gregsellar
Website Gregsellar.com

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