Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva
Episodes
How to develop your abs, shifting stubborn body fat and more.
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
@Mrbondfitness and I discuss the most effective ways to develop your abs and how to make your waist smaller. We also talk briefly about how you can sh...
The role of genetics with fat loss and muscle gain, and doing fitness the right way with Andrew Bond.
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and I bounce some ideas off in regards to a question from our audience- The role of genetics when it comes to losing body fat, gaining muscle a...
Mental Health Awareness with Brotectors.
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with my good friend- Aaron Corria who is the owner of Brotectors. Brotectors is a mental health awareness group of whom I am a proud ambassa...
Intermittent Fasting- Part 2 Feat Andrew Bond.
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas on the topic of intermittent fasting. This is a tool we both utilise most days of the week, and it has been a transfo...
How to stay in shape as you age, and the truth about supplements feat Andrew Bond.
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness expert and close friend- Andrew Bond and I exchange ideas and answer questions sent in from my podcast audience. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ...
Optimising your mind and body feat Sal Di Stefano.
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sal Di Stefano is a Co Host’ on one of the worlds leading health & fitness podcast’- Mind Pump Media. Sal has racked up over 20 years of exper...
The best ways to boost metabolism, best forms of cardio and more feat Andrew Bond.
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the course of episode 53, Andrew and I answer questions from my podcast fans. Andrew Bond Instagram: @Mrbondfitness DURING THIS EPISODE W...
New year new me featuring Andrew Bond.
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An information packed episode featuring my close friend and fitness expert Andrew Bond, we talk about Andrew' recent blog- Top tips on avoiding burnou...
Dr Nirala Jacobi, The Gut Health Expert.
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jacobi is a naturopathic physician and also a gut health expert with over 20 years experience within the realm of gut health and digestive disorder...
My Top 5 Tips For Staying In Shape Over The Xmas Period.
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT: A quick round up of what I have learnt over 50 episodes. My top 5 tips for staying in shape over the xmas period. De...
Christina Rice- Holistic wellness and mental health
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was fortunate enough to land an interview with Christina Rice who is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & gut health specialist. Christina is on...
Optimising Your Health- My interview on The Competitive Edge Podcast.
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48 of Optimise Your Body Podcast was my interview with The Competitive Edge Podcast. I had a conversation with 3 other Wbff Pro athletes- Robb...
You Are In Control Featuring Ben Coomber
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coomber is becoming a global phenomenon within the realm of Health, Fitness & Nutrition. Ben has the UK's #1 Health & Fitness Podcast Ben ...
The definition of binge eating, what to look for when hiring a PT, sleep quality and more with Andrew Bond.
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Funny trash talk back and forth The definition of binge eating Tips for improving sleep quality The pros/cons of mo...
Order Of Man With Ryan Michler
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45 has landed and boy is this a good one, Ryan is the host of 'Order Of Man' podcast and his purpose is to help motivated and ambitious men be...
Value Your Relationships
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I recently took a trip back to my homeland- Wales, United Kingdom. This was the first time I had visited home in 18 months since I moved over to Sydne...
From Tragedy To Triumph With Elle Russ
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to interview Elle Russ, who is a Writer, Health coach, and host of one of the worlds leading health/fitness podcasts- Primal Blu...
Key Tips For Building Your Hamstrings And Bum Muscles
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really getting the most out of your workouts?? Trust me I have trained thousands of people from all walks of life, and most people have weak b...
Raising Awareness For The Victims Of Recent Indonesia Earthquake
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Liam O Brien who was lucky enough to survive the recent devastating earthquake in Indonesia, he and many others had to run for their lives...
The Plant Proof Lifestyle With Simon Hill
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 of Optimise Your Body Podcast, is certainly one of my most favourite episodes to date. I interviewed Simon Hill who has his own very succes...
The truth about alcohol, & The importance of defining your version of success with Andrew Bond.
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the duration of episode 39, fitness guru Andrew Bond and I chat about the sticky situations we have found ourselves in from binge drinking ...
The importance of NEAT for fat loss, weighing scale obsessions and more, feat Andrew Bond.
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to team up with my partner in crime, and fitness expert @Mrbondfitness, we express our viewpoint on NEAT (Non-exercise activity thermogen...
An Interview With Rugby League Superstar- Anthony Minichiello
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was fortunate enough to land an interview with the highest capped, ex Sydney Roosters Rugby League Superstar Anthony Minichiello. Anthony has made t...
Gerry' Inspiring Transformation Story
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry has literally transformed his life, he was weighing 260kg and morbidly obese before he made the decision the take action because he was quite li...
Physiotherapy ins and outs with expert Tim Wright
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Tim Wright, owner of 'The Wright Physio' in Sydney Australia. Tim is an expert within his field and has lots of years of experience under ...
Mental Health Awareness Feat Sam Webb (Livinorg)
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is still a whole lot of stigma attached, when it comes to men speaking out about any mental health issues they are experiencing, ie depression, ...
Why Diet Plans Fail, the importance of tracking your Calorie intake and more
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it people seem to fail time and time again when it comes to following a diet plan? 95% of people do not succeed long term when it comes to foll...
The Gratitude Attitude
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the course of episode 32, I talk about how showing gratitude daily has transformed my life for the better. Time and time again studies have...
My Interview on The Rubens Abreu Podcast: Lifestyle, hardships, nutrition and everything Health/Fitness
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Ruben most likely compiled the best questions ever for this episode, I drop knowledge bombs on pretty much everything in terms of health/fit...
The Best Foods For Libido, My Ultimate Pre Sex Cocktail & The Importance Of Managing Stress
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So as requested by my instagram followers, an episode on which foods/substances to consume before you have sex for the ultimate performance. I also de...
Saturated Fat Is Good
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During episode 29 I talk about the benefits of saturated fat and fats in general for health, weight loss and building muscle. The problem is a lot of ...
Top Tips For Building Your Booty/Glutes And More
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I literally cover everything you need to know in regards to building your booty throughout the course of episode 28. Also I have some fun on this one ...
My Top 3 Tips For Increasing Testosterone Levels
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 is short and sweet. Whether guy or girl it is essential to maintain healthy testosterone levels for fat loss, building muscle and overall ...
Let Food Be Thy Medicine With Health/Nutrition Expert Soulla Chamberlain
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I was very fortunate to be able to interview Soulla Chamberlain who is a book of knowledge and the owner of Star Anise Organic Wholefoods. Soulla'...
The Contraceptive Pill & Muscle Building, How to Say No To Social Events Whilst Prepping For A Show & The Pros/Cons Of Coffee
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 has arrived and I answered some questions from my followers in regards to the contraceptive pill and its effect on building muscle. I also ...
Making Health & Fitness A Lifestyle With Fitness Model- Micky Parker
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 was an interview with Fitness Model and Bikini Competitor Micky Parker. Throughout the course of this episode Micky gives us an insight in...
CrossFit, high intensity training and why @MrBondFitness and I are not massive fans.
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
CrossFit is a topic of hot discussion nowadays and rightly so because it is very popular due to its clever business model and the fact that it is very...
MYTHS- Fat Burning, Eating frequently & Do carbs make you fat?
07 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22- I talk about the MYTHS out there in terms of the most effective way to lose fat, ie is cardio really the most effective way to lose body f...
Bodybuilder Mindset, Top Tips For Physique/Bikini Models, Binge Eating Disorder And More With IFBB Pro Physique Athlete Amy Fox
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Fox is an IFBB Pro Physique athlete, Posing Coach and also a judge for bodybuilding competitions. Amy has prepared lots of athletes for the stage ...
Binge Eating, Nutrition And Health Advice With Dietician Lyndi Cohen, The Nude Nutritionist
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed dietician and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen who is also known as @nude_nutritionist on instagram. Lyndi struggled with an extremely unhealthy...
Supplements, staying lean all year round and more with @MrBondFitness
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19: Andrew and I decided to do a completely unplanned podcast with no topic to get us going! This actually has turned out to be one of the mos...
My Top Tips For Building Your Abs
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 has landed, finally I drop my favourite tips when it comes to building an admirable mid section. There is actually a lot to it when it come...
Body Image Issues, Bigorexia And The Negative Self Image Issues Andrew And I Have Dealt With.
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the course of episode 17, Andrew and I chat about body image issues and how a lot of us are unhappy with certain parts of our body. We curr...
IIFYM- If It Fits Your Macros/Flexible Dieting. Good Or Bad For Sustainable Health/Physique?
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 featuring Fitness Expert Andrew Bond. In case you are wondering what 'IIFYM' is, it stands for 'If It Fits Your Macros'. This movement als...
Real Muscle Is Heart Featuring Owner Of Muscle Republic Apparel- Vic Gigliotti
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vic is the owner of Muscle Republic which is the biggest fitness clothing brand in Australia. This episode is extremely motivating because for Vic to ...
An Interview With My Mum!! How To Maintain A Positive Attitude Despite Living With A Life Changing illness
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My Mum has recently touched down in Sydney, Australia to visit me and enjoy a little vacation. 23 years ago my mum was diagnosed with a severe, progre...
Top Nutrition Tips, The Obesity Epidemic & More! Featuring Sal Di Stefano From MindPumpMedia.
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 Featuring Sal Di Stefano From MindPumpMedia. Now Sal is one of the hosts from the MindPumpMedia Podcast and this was the first ever podcast...
Mindset With Muscle Featuring Expert Body Transformation Coach Jamie Alderton
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: In less than four years Jamie Alderton went from a redundant contract worker to one of the top body transformation coaches in the UK, havi...
The Ego AKA Your Inner Bitch, The Benefits Of Cold Showers and The Ultimate Coffee Hit!!!
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During Episode 11 I do a solo podcast explaining how the ego (Your inner bitch) can be your best friend or your worst enemy when it comes to achieving...
How To Achieve Your Fitness Goals With Expert Personal Trainer- Sean McInroy
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 of Optimise Your Body I interview my friend and Personal Training work colleague Sean McInroy. We discuss our past experiences having perso...
How to Stay In Shape Over The Holiday Season.
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode Andrew Bond and I exchange views on how you can maintain your shape both mentally and physically over the holiday season such as X...
Aaron Corria from Brotectors
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Taboos surrounding mental health and depression are barriers that need to be broken. So on this episode I talk to Aaron Corria, the man behind Brotect...
Diet Advice from the Diet Doctor Moodi Dennaoui
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm thrilled to have talked to the Diet Doctor himself @moodidennaoui! . Founder of @Moodis_ Cafe's, CEO of @MikeTysonAcademy AUS&NZ...
Weights Over Cardio
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you have more muscle you burn more fat. Muscle is more dense than fat. People do too much cardio while not eating enough calories. You need muscl...
Why Sleep Is So Important
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all know we need sleep. We all know it's important. But we mess with our natural sleep patterns so much. Whether it be coffee, screens, or lack-of....
Creating A Healthy Relationship With Food
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Martin and Andrew talk about how their relationship with food has changed over the years. From the high protein, high supplement diet, to a ...