UTA50 — What 50km of Trail Running Teaches You About Yourself

What 30 Years Of Watching People Lose Weight Has Taught Us

Why do some people lose weight and keep it off… while others seem to spend their lives starting over? After more than 30 years of coaching thousands of everyday Australians, we've realised that successful weight loss has far less to do with the "perfect" diet and far more to do with the habits, mindset and behaviours that people build over time. In this episode of Between Sessions – A Health & Fitness Podcast, Justin, Michael and Wade share the biggest lessons they've learned from decades on the gym floor—not from textbooks or social media, but from watching real people succeed, struggle, fail and ultimately transform their lives. We discuss: *  Why the fastest weight loss isn't always the most successful  *  The surprising habits shared by people who keep the weight off  *  The biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight  *  Why motivation isn't nearly as important as people think  *  The role of identity in long-term success  *  Why knowledge isn't the problem—most people already know what they should be doing  *  The impact of stress, sleep and environment on our ability to make healthy choices  *  Whether modern weight-loss medications are changing the conversation around obesity  Most importantly, we ask a simple question: If losing weight was just about knowing what to eat, why is it still so difficult? Whether you're trying to lose 5kg, 30kg, or simply build healthier habits that last, this episode offers practical insights, honest conversations and a refreshing perspective from three coaches who have spent decades helping people navigate one of life's biggest health challenges. Because lasting weight loss isn't about finding a better diet... It's about becoming the kind of person who no longer needs one. 🎧 Listen now on Between Sessions – A Health & Fitness Podcast.

If We Had To Start Our Fitness Journey Again...

What if everything you knew about fitness disappeared tomorrow? No experience. No training history. No shortcuts. Just an ordinary person trying to get healthier in a world overflowing with conflicting advice, fitness influencers, diet trends, supplements, apps, and endless information. In this episode of Between Sessions – A Health & Fitness Podcast, Justin, Michael and Wade tackle a fascinating question: Knowing everything we know now, what would we do if we had to start again? Drawing on decades of combined experience helping thousands of people improve their health, the team explores: *  The fitness advice they'd completely ignore  *  The first habits they'd focus on  *  The biggest mistakes beginners make  *  What actually matters versus what people think matters  *  How environment often beats willpower  *  Why consistency wins over intensity every time  *  The lessons real members have taught them over the years  The conversation also dives into one of the most important topics in long-term health: Identity. Do healthy decisions create a healthy person, or does becoming a healthy person lead to better decisions? Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, getting back on track after time away, or looking for a simpler approach to health, this episode offers practical insights, honest reflections, and a refreshing reminder that success is usually built on mastering the basics rather than chasing perfection. Because if there's one thing we've learned after years in the fitness industry, it's this: The people who succeed aren't the ones with the perfect program. They're the ones who keep showing up. 🎧 Listen now and discover what we'd do differently if we were starting from scratch today.

UTA50 — What 50km of Trail Running Teaches You About Yourself

What happens when the body gets tired…  but the mind still has hours left to fight? In this episode of Between Sessions — A Health & Fitness Podcast, Justin reflects on his experience completing the UTA50 — a brutal 50km ultra trail race through the Blue Mountains involving relentless climbs, technical terrain, exhaustion, and mental warfare. But this conversation goes far beyond running. We explore: *  What trail running is really like for people who’ve never experienced it  *  The difference between physical pain and mental fatigue  *  How ultra-endurance events expose your thought patterns under pressure  *  Why some people’s mental “elastic band” eventually snaps during these races  *  What runners discover about themselves when there’s nowhere left to hide  *  The strange clarity, simplicity, and connection that comes from hours alone in nature  Justin also shares the lessons learned from training for the event while balancing increasing business pressures and managing two gyms — and why endurance challenges often become more about identity and mindset than fitness itself. The episode also touches on Michael’s recent medical challenges, and how difficult periods of physical uncertainty can create a similar mental battle: learning how to adapt, keep perspective, and continue moving forward when the body suddenly feels unreliable. Because eventually, every endurance challenge becomes a conversation between you and your mind. And sometimes the greatest challenge isn’t the mountain…  it’s convincing yourself to keep moving.

Training When Life Gets Busy — Identity, Energy & Doing What Matters

What happens to your training when life gets busier… new job, more responsibility, more pressure? In this episode of Between Sessions - A Health & Fitness Podcast, we move past the usual advice of “just do what you can” and explore a more powerful idea: 👉 Your identity shapes your actions - not your schedule. We dive into: *  Why defining the person you want to be is the foundation of consistency  *  How busy periods expose your real priorities  *  Why training becomes a series of constant decisions between two options  *  The role of energy, not time, as the real limiting factor *  How to maintain structure when life becomes unpredictable  Justin also shares a practical insight from preparing for the UTA50 while running two gyms, using voice memos and voice-to-text technology during workouts and runs to stay productive without sacrificing training. This episode isn’t about squeezing exercise into your day.  It’s about becoming the type of person who trains regardless of what the day looks like. Because when life gets harder, your standards matter more, not less. 🎧 Listen now on Between Sessions.

Mould Exposure, Chronic Fatigue & The Illness Doctors Miss — A Real Story

What if your home or workplace was making you sick… and no one could tell you why? In this episode of Between Sessions — A Health & Fitness Podcast, we speak with Stella and Joel, a couple who experienced both chronic and acute health issues caused by mould exposure — and the long, frustrating journey to uncover the real cause. Joel shares how his symptoms started with fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain in his early 30s, before progressing to the point where he could no longer work or function day-to-day.  Stella reveals her own experience with sudden breathing issues and autoimmune symptoms, later linked to environmental exposure — showing how mould can present very differently between individuals.  We explore: *  What mould exposure actually is and how it affects the body  *  Why symptoms are often misdiagnosed or dismissed  *  The difference between acute and chronic exposure  *  How environmental factors like water damage can impact health  *  Why some people are more susceptible than others  *  The role of exercise during illness and recovery  *  The mental and emotional toll of long-term unexplained health issues  This episode highlights an important reality: sometimes the problem isn’t your body — it’s your environment. If you’ve ever experienced unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or ongoing health issues, this conversation may change the way you think about your health. Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t getting better —  it’s being believed in the first place. 🎧 Listen now on Between Sessions.