Unity Gym Podcast
Episodes
286 - Assessment - How & When They Are Useful
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our discussion around assessments but this time we explain how and why they can be useful and very important to include in your trai...
285 - Assessments - Do I Need To Be Assessed Before Starting a Program
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are back and are talking about Assessments this week on the Sound of Movement Podcast. Today Rad and Phil talk about how even though we recom...
284 - Balance - How We Unify Strength, Flexibility & Fitness
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wrap up the week with balanced training by explaining how we do it in the UMS and in the Gym here in Sydney. Its been a long process over the...
283 - Balance - How Athletes Prevent Injury & Improve Performance
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people with performance based goals look to Athletes as great examples of how to train. The work ethic, intensity and exercise choices that are p...
282 - Balance - What Athletes Can Teach Us
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we continue our discussion on balanced training and we have Nalesh Murti in the studio to explain what we can l...
281 - Balance - Why The Fitness Industry Is Creating Imbalanced Bodies.
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we are discussing program balance but specifically today we talk about how and why the fitness industry is ...
280 - Injury - How To Avoid The Injury Identity
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing this week's topic of Injury, Rad and Richard discuss an all too common issue with injury rehabilitation. It's known as Injury Identity. on t...
279 - Injury - When Do You Need a Rehab Program
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Rad and Richard share their injury experiences and what they believe to be some important take-home messages about reha...
278 - Injury - Micro Loading, Technique and Biomechanics
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we expand on yesterdays topic of Load management with what micro loading is and how technique and Biomechanics ...
277 - Injury - Load Management Explained
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion around Injury, today we explain what Load Management means and how understanding it can help rehabilitate or even prevent an...
276 - Injury - A Physio's Take On How To Prevent Hurting Yourself
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound of Movement Podcast we are talking about Injuries with our resident Physio and good friend Phil White. Today we share an overvi...
275 - Nutrition - How To Get Lean While Still Having Cheat Meals
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad and Richard finish the week off discussing how to approach "cheat meals" and why you can still get lean eve...
274 - Nutrition - Healthy Habits For A Healthy Body
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we continue our discussion around Nutrition and go a little deeper into the Habits we think are important for a...
273 - Nutrition - Are Calories Important For Losing Weight?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we continue our discussion around nutrition by going a little deeper around calories for fat loss and muscle ga...
272 - Nutrition - Eating For Building Muscle
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad and Richard talk about how to eat for building muscle. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are the two best w...
271 - Nutrition - What's The Best Diet For Your Goals
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound of Movement Podcast we are talking about the next step on our Health Hirarchey, Nutrition. Today specifically, getting clear on...
270 - Exercise - How To Make At Home Workouts Effective
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing this week's topic of Exercise. Today we are talking about how to make home workouts effective and how the fitness industry is doing such a s...
269 - Exercise - Modern Flexibility Training Principles
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we talk about how we approach flexibility training. When we do it, how we do it, what are some misconceptions a...
268 - Exercise - Optimise Your Performance By Balancing Your Training
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we discuss how training in a way that balances Strength, Flexibility and fitness can ultimately optimise your p...
267 - Physio Special - How To Progress Out Of Rehab
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast, Rad and Yani are joined by Phil White and Nalesh Murti to talk about how to Progress through rehab focused tra...
266 - Exercise - Why Its More Important Than Diet
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound of Movement Podcast we are discussing the fundamentals of exercise and what you have to nail to see success in the gym. We all...
265 - Motivation - Goal Setting Masterclass
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing this week's topic on Motivation and talk about how we set goals and writing programs based on our burning desires. P.S. When...
264 - Motivation - The 5 Steps To Optimal Health
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we discuss what we believe to be the 5 steps to optimal health and why. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are t...
263 - Motivation - Why People Fail To Achieve Their Goals
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking the week of talking about the topic of Motivation and why people fail to achieve their goals. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are the...
262 - Program Design - What's Better than a Coach?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's better than a Coach...5 apparently. Wrapping this week up. Yani and Phil talk about their experience with athletic performance and how having a...
261 - Program Design - The Importance Of Analysis and Feedback
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we are talking about how having feedback from a coach or coaching group like the UMS Online Coaching can be so ...
260 - Program Design - Template VS Personalised Workouts
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of movement Podcast, Yani and Phil discuss Templated VS Personalised Programs. Which are better and for who? P.S. Whenever...
259 - Program Design - Why Its Important To Start A Program The Right Way
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion on program design today Rad, Yani, Phil and Nalesh give us their opinion on what it means to start an exercise program the r...
258 - Program Design - The Reward for Patience & Consistency
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about program design and today we highlight a great example of the success we've had with one of our online coaching members, Tom Woo...
257 -Training Psychology - Why You Need More of What You Dislike
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing the Week Off we discuss the importance of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and doing what you need rather than what you like in yo...
256 - Training Psychology - Why Weightlifting Made Me Better At Calisthenics
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad shares his own personal story about why he chose to change the entire way he was training to move...
255 - Training Psychology - How Adaptations & Supercompensation Work
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Sound Of Movement Podcast we discuss how exactly adaptation and supercompensation fit into your training routine for Buildin...
254 - Training Psychology - Nalesh on Professional Athletes Vs You
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Athletes are looked at by many as prime examples of how we (Average Joe) should train in order to become like said Athlete. But what we m...
253 - Training Psychology - The Dangers Of Short Term Goals
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the sound of movement podcast we're discussing the fundamentals of Training Psychology and today specifically its all about the long term...
252 - Athletic Development - Why The UMS is Effective
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding this week up with Athletic Development, we have covered how "Functional movements" and exercise complexity is killing peoples gains. As well ...
251 - Athletic Development - The Role Of The Coach & Program
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your Coach there to entertain you? or train you? Today On the Sound Of Movement Podcast we discuss the role of a Coach and why it seems that work...
250 - Athletic Development - Should You Progress Movement Complexity?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion around Athletic performance, today we talk more about why movement complexity is often the wrong variable to increase and wh...
249 - Athletic Development - Physio Special
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we have Nalesh back with Phil to talk to us about more about all things rehab and injury management. P.S. Whe...
248 - Athletic Development - Functional Movements, are they Good or Bad?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast, we kick the week off with a new topic called Athletic Development. You have probably heard of the term "Funct...
247 - Injury Rehabilitation - Why Rest isnt Best & Motion is Lotion
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing off this weeks topic of Injury rehabilitation, today our discussion is around why rest isn't always best with injury rehab and why movement ...
246 - Injury Rehabilitation - How Injury Identity Affects Health & Performance
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion around Injury Rehabilitation. Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we explain the term Injury Identity and how even when w...
245 - Injury Rehabilitation - Macro Vs Micro Load & Why Technique Matters
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we continue the topic of injury rehabilitation and discuss what the difference between Macro and Micro loading ...
244 - Injury Rehabilitation - The Critical Training Principle
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we talk about one of the most critical principles in exercise and physical training that every one MUST underst...
243 - Injury Rehabilitation - Understanding Pain Science
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we start a new week and a new topic to talk about. This time it's all about injuries, but specifically to today's discussion is about Pain Scien...
242 - Assessments - Why Most Are A Waste Of Time
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude our discussion around Assessment. Specifically, we explain why most of the fitness industries assessments while intending to mean we...
241 - Physio Special - Avoid Injury and Never See A Physio
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have another Physio Special for you. Phil and Nalesh discuss the most common reasons why people seek out a physio and how best to prevent the...
240 - Assessments - What is The Leading Cause of Gym Injuries?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that boot camps, WOD's, and Gamefying workouts that emphasise competition have been trending for a while. Today on the Sound Of Movemen...
239 - Assessments - How Imbalances Effect Performance
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we are back and excited to talk about our next big topic, Assessments. Branching off of last week's subject of ...
238 - Balance - Why We Dont Include Cardio In Foundations
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing this weeks topic of balance, today we explain why we don't include Cardio in the Foundation's program. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are...
237 - Balance - Best Exercise For Health
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday we established that health and fitness can be two entirely different things, and exercise alone doesn't default to a healthy outcome. We als...
236 - Physio Special - Elite Athlete Recovery System
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion around balanced training, a huge part of your training is actually, you not training. By this, I mean your recovery. How wel...
235 - Balance - Why You Shouldnt Do What You Want.
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound Of Movement Podcast we're taking a deep dive into the many benefits of a holistic (balanced) training system. Today we discuss ...
234 - Balance - How The Fitness Industry Has Let You Down
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking the week off, We have Yani, Rad, and Phil discussing their take on the fitness industry and how its influencing people to go down an uneven pa...
233 - Nutrition - How Protein Affects Recovery
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not optimizing recovery, you're robbing yourself of performance. Today we discuss the importance of eating right but more specifically why s...
232 - Nutrition - Intermittent Fasting, Gut Health and Performance
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing off this week's Topic around Nutrition. Today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we tell you our thoughts and experiences with Intermitt...
231 - Nutrition - The 5 Laws of A Great Diet
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Sound of Movement, we fill you in on our 5 Laws of a great diet and talk more about how Inflammation comes into the picture ...
230- Nutrition - The Most Effective Diet For Performance
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're covering Nutrition and the eating habits we recommend for people seeking a new diet for better health and performance. P.S. Whenever ...
229 - Physio Monday - How To Approach Injuries In the New Year
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking the week off we have Phil in the studio for Physio Monday discussing what the best approach for injuries both acute and chronic in the new yea...
228 - Exercise Habits - 5 Key Elements To Getting Strong, Flexibile and Fit
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Sound Of Movement Podcast, we went deep on why our balanced training methods reduce injury risk and enhance performance more than any...
227 - Exercise Habits - Why a Balanced Approach To Training Boosts Performance
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad, Yani and Phill discuss how approaching training with balance in mind can aid in preventing injur...
226 - Exercise Habits - Why Imbalances Lead To Mediocre Results
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the Sound of Movement Podcast The table is finally full. We have Yani, Rad, Phil and (New Unity Gym Manager) Will all here Talking the imprta...
225 - Exercise Habits - Goal Setting and What Comes Next?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed we wrapped things up a little different last year. Much by popular demand, we ended the year with our famous goal setting podcast...
224 - Physio Monday - The Critical Difference Between Tendinopathy and Acute Injury Managment
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We'd like to thank everyone for tuning in to the show in 2020 it was a tough year for everyone and truly appreciate your support. This year will be bi...
223 - Motivation - Our Top 3 Tools For Repogramming Your Thoughts
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing 2020 off with one of our best shows yet. Continuing on the topic of powerful thoughts and mindset. Today we pass on our top 3 tools for repr...
222 - Motivation - How To Design A Fitness Strategy To Ensure Hitting Your Goals in 2021.
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about goal setting and creating a strategy for hitting your goals in 2021. Remember, if at any time from 12th to 24th Dec...
221 - Motivation - Why Thoughts Lead To Behaviors and Results
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we Talk about how what we believe and think impacts our behaviors and ultimatley our results in the gym. Success comes down to not just our phys...
220 - Motivation - Why People Fail To Achieve Their Movement Goals
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get stuck Motivation and why its so important for Success in the gym. Whether your goals are around physic or movement if you motivation ...
219 - Skills Masterclass - How To Unleash Your Press To Handstand
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wraping up the week about skills mastery, today on the Sound of Movement Podcast we talk about what's required to Master the Press to Handstand. The P...
218 - Skills Masterclass - How To Unlock Your Handstand
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following our discussion on how to achieve the perfect Pull Up and Strict Muscle up today we talk about unlocking the Handstand as one of your skills....
217 - Skills Masterclass - How To Nail Your First Strict Muscle Up
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today it's all about the Muscle Up and what the best way to achieve your first STRICT muscle up is. Remember, if at any time from 12th to 24th Decemb...
216 - Skills Masterclass - How to Achieve The Perfect Pull Up
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our talk about Skills mastery, today its all about How to achieve the perfect Pull Up. P.S. This epic Christmas offer comes with a 14 Day ...
215 - Skills Masterclass - How To Fit More Stretching Into Your Routine
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss how our members are getting such great results with their flexibility and how we fit stretching into our routines for maximum efficie...
214 - How To Design Better Programs - Double Down On Your Weak Links
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on from yesterdays discussion "should women train differently to men", Today we talk about designing programs based around individual goals...
213 - How To Design Better Programs - Should Women Train Differently To Men?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of our female tribe members from the UMS Online Coaching group recently asked if we would consider creating a supplementary course for women to ge...
212 - How To Design Better Programs - The Ultimate Program Split
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different Training Program splits so which one is best for you? In todays Episode on Sound of Movement Podcast we tell you what you nee...
211 - How To Design Better Programs - The Key Principle To Strength Development
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A great program periodises many different variables that include how you load and expose your body to different stimulus. And all are important. But t...
210 - How To Design Better Programs - Why Sweat Sessions Suck
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone can burn a few calories by moving their bodies more. But not many understand how to periodise a program that actually delivers on all three key...
209 - Atheletic Performance - The Critical Role Of Your Coach
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Todays episode of thesound of movement podcast we discuss the critical role of a coach and what some are getting very wrong. P.S. Have you joined...
208 - Atheletic Performance - The Fastest Path To Strength
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rad and I dive deeper into the series on athletic performance by revealing the fastest (and slowest) ways to strength. You can watch todays epis...
207 - Athletic Performance - Are Functional Movements Better
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rad and I dive deeper into the series on athletic performance and discuss whether "Functional" Movments are better.. You can watch todays episod...
206 - Shattered Ego - What I Had To Overcome To Get Here
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today In this episode we talk about how ego affects the way you train and share some of our humbling experiences that changed our training approach fo...
205 - Assessment - Is It Best To Train As A Generalist or a Specialist??
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we were asked the question "is it better to train like a specialist or generalist?" In todays Episode of Sound of Movement Podcast, we discus...
204 - Assessment - How We Design Results Based Programs
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on from the last episode about assessments, Rad and Yani discuss what we consider important when building a program based around results. ...
203 - Assessment - How To Assess For Imbalances
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding where your weak links is critical for reducing injury and exceling in performance. In this Episode of the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad ...
202 - Athletic Performance - The Critical Difference Between Training and Competition
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rad and Richard dug deeper into the series on athletic performance by discussing the critical difference between training and competition. You c...
201 - Athletic Performance - Why Coordination Is The Limiting Factor
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard and I kicked off a new series on athletic performance as we discuss how to become a better athlete by using progressive overload, not mu...
200 - Injuries - Why Motion is Lotion
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard and I wrap up the series on injury rehab by answering a great question from the mastermind tribe … plus … share why we believe that ...
199 - Injuries - How To Change Your Mindset For A Better Recovery
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard and I continued the series on injury rehab by diving deep into the concept of injury identity and discussing how to overcome one. You ca...
198 - Injuries - Rehabilitation & Load Management
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard and I kicked off a new series on injury rehab and load management by discussing three key topics … pain science, load management and m...
197 - Balance - How We Unify Strength & Flexibility For Best Results
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The UMS has been a culmination of what we have learnt training ourselves and other people for over a decade. Forged by strength and conditioning princ...
196 - Balance - Results Driven Programs Should Be Holistic and Balanced By Design
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does a well designed workout program look like? We believe that balance is an important factor and should be one of the key principles addressed ...
195 - Balance - Why Doing What You Like Instead of What You Need Fails.
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Training for many people is based largely around what is comfortable, familiar or fun. Training around what they like rather than what they need. In t...
194 - Balance - What It Means to Train As a Generalist
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad and Richard discuss how the fitness industry pushes people to train in one direction, leading to an unbalan...
193 - Nutrition - Why People Rebound From Diets
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More than 90% of people that undertake a diet to lose weight fail and rebound to only put back the weight lost and then some. In todays episode of the...
192 - Nutrition - Best Way To Start A Diet
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode Yani and Rad talk about their methods of starting someone off on a new "diet" or nutrition plan and the points to consider for best ...
191 - Nutrition - Finding A Tribe That Supports You
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode of the Sound of Movement Podcast Rad and Richard explain why its important to surround yourself with people that support your goals ...
190 - Nutrition - Why People Fail with Diets
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode Rad and Richard talk about the reasons why people often fail with dieting and share an insight to what a balanced foundation in nutr...
189 - Nutrition - Best Diet Revealed
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diets by nature have an expiry date. Whereas health management is a lifestyle commitment. Until people adopt the notion that health is about learning ...
188 - Exercise - The Most Efficient At Home Workout (No Equipment)
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up our series on how to create a healthy exercise habit we revealed exactly how we deployed the same strength and conditioning principles fro...
187 - Exercise - Revealing The Most Efficient Workout
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Unify Movement System (UMS) taught at Unity Gym (and online) is the most efficient workout. Combined with our programming periodisation model and...