The Everyday Athlete Podcast

Episode 9 - Orthotics - Are we finally seeing some updated thinking and exercise for Mental health through a different lens

Welcome to Episode 9, where we discuss the hope that Rosi's learning from a recent course will give us confidence that we are finally  seeing some updated thinking around the prescription and reasoning on the use of Orthoses,  before introducing a topic we will revisit in depth in future episodes - Seeing Exercise for Mental Health through a different lens. Please do like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues and training partners and come along to "The Everyday Athlete" Facebook group where we continue the discussions post podcast.   Pod Chat Live link: https://podchatlive.com/ [https://podchatlive.com/]

Episode 8: Considerations for training in the heatwave & How do you spot / find a good Therapist?

Welcome to Episode 8, where we discuss the key considerations when exercising in the heat as we sit in the middle of the recent UK heatwave and follow up on our discussion in episode 4 - what makes a good therapist?, with how do you go about finding one!   Please do like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues and training partners and come along to "The Everyday Athlete" Facebook group where we continue the discussions post podcast.   STA Midlands Conference link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sports-therapy-association-sta-conference-june-20th-2026-tickets-1978311242180?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbJ2VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEet07LXNQaR_pk_xKPLoX6IEwqIueI5sSSHgvbcpRZQUOGcUy2KOWwammrhNQ_aem_CpAEgVuTSszbuDvbSFmHcg [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sports-therapy-association-sta-conference-june-20th-2026-tickets-1978311242180?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbJ2VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEet07LXNQaR_pk_xKPLoX6IEwqIueI5sSSHgvbcpRZQUOGcUy2KOWwammrhNQ_aem_CpAEgVuTSszbuDvbSFmHcg]

Episode 7: The Manual Therapy debate: Should athletes & patients still get hands on treatment?

Welcome to Episode 7, where we discuss potentially the most polarising debate in the therapy world over the last decade. Traditionally, manual therapy has formed a staple part of many therapists treatment approaches. However, as our understanding of the mechanism of effect changes, its become a case of do or don't do for many. But surely we need more context, it can't be that black and white? Join Rosi and Mike as they share their thoughts on this often heated and controversial topic. Please do like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues and training partners and come along to "The Everyday Athlete" Facebook group where we continue the discussions post podcast.

Episode 6: CrossFit & HYROX: Similarities, differences, pro's, con's and general considerations

Welcome to Episode 6, where we discuss the two biggest fitness trends of the last 20 years. We chat about the history, growth, injury, preparation, reputation and controversy over the last 10-20 years and how our attitudes may have changed as time passes by. Please do like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues and training partners and come along to "The Everyday Athlete" Facebook group where we continue the discussions post podcast.

Episode 5: Supershoes, Fitness at 50 & New Years Fitness Resolutions

Welcome to Episode 5, where we discuss the rise of the Super shoe and the best way to use them along with the common mistakes runners make using them.   We chat about fitness considerations around turning 50 as Mike reaches this milestone. This will be the precursor to an upcoming series on training considerations across the ages.   Finally we discuss why so many new years resolutions fail and the key strategies people should consider to ensure they succeed.   Please do like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues and training partners and come along to "The Everyday Athlete" Facebook group where we continue the discussions post podcast.