The More Than Muscle Podcast

The Dark Side Of Fitness Influencers

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:49:16 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti speak about a growing problem with fitness influencers and social media.

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11 Years Strong - 1 Month In: Building The Gym We’ve Always Wanted!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:06:21 GMT

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Christmas, Fitness & Letting Go! (Without losing progress)

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:14:51 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti end the season discussing Christmas! The worry of eating too much, will it scupper your progress and what to do. They share their opinion on how to enjoy the festive period too!

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Cardio or Weights First? The Real Answer!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:26:51 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti discuss a common question asked! Should you cardio or weights first?

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Training Load

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:18:10 GMT

RPE, RIR, % & Rep Spreads

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The Energy Drink Craze!

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:35:34 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti discuss energy drinks. Why they are a cause for concern and how they may be linked to mental health and anxiety growth.

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Training With Common Niggles

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:59:17 GMT

Move Well, Don’t Stop Moving

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Smarter Not Softer - Training When You’re Over 40!

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:12:36 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti discuss training over your 40s

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Why FADs Aren’t Enough - Strength Over Shortcuts

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:23:36 GMT

In this episode Andy & Nat discuss why FAD’s aren’t the answer and debunk some of the most common ones. They even discuss a hot topic right now within the weight loss scene - GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic & Monjaro.

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Barriers To Participation

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:19:25 GMT

Andy & Nat discuss topics relating to barriers to participation.

The aim is to help people who are struggling to get started understand how they can get going.

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Women & Weightlifting

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:32:18 GMT

In this episode Andy & Hatti discuss the benefits for women when conducting and participating in weight lifting. They speak about how to get started, how to lead and inspire as well as all the health benefits associated with it.

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Hyrox, High Performance Coaching & Australia with Steven Collins

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:34:40 GMT

This week it was great to catch up with our good friend and Steven Collins. He's a strength and conditioning coach helping ambitious men and women unlock their true potential and optimise their body through his online training system. We discussed what is takes to be a high performing client and how to get in the top 10 leaderboard for Hyrox (which Stevens client has just done- pretty impressive) He's a London boy living in Australia and we love to tease him about his new Australian twang!

You can find Steven on Instagram @stevencollinstraining and Youtube @stevencollins7722

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Winning Mentality with Boxer Alfie Clegg

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:43:12 GMT

This week we're on the road! We took the podcast to Alfie Cleggs boxing gym based in Guildford. Alfie is a flyweight professional boxer with an impressive amount of wins under his belt! We discuss how being bullied brought Alfie to boxing, what it takes to stay focused and how to build a winners mentality. Alfies story is a real inspiration and we hope you enjoy!

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Women in Sport with Hatti Fowler

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:42:52 GMT

Meet Hatti Fowler, rugby player, sport enthusiast and More Than Muscles newest coach! This week we're discussing women in sport. We loved picking Hatti's brains about this topic as it's something she's super passionate about. We also delved in to Hatti's past struggles as an athlete and how she feels about the current education system when it comes to sports.

As always, we love to hear your feedback and questions. Please email them to: hello@morethanmuscle.co.uk

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Wealth and Fitness

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:36:57 GMT

We're in the mist of a cost of living crisis so we thought it would be great idea to talk wealth and fitness. In todays episode we discuss how much our money is effecting us getting fit and how this can have an impact on the next generation. We've also got a new segment of client of the week where we're sharing our client wins- real people who inspire us!

If you have a question about your health and fitness, please send it to hello@morethanmuscle.co.uk

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Jonny Becker, The Coaches Chef

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:21:09 GMT

This week we welcome Jonny Becker to the podcast! He's the coaches chef! He teams up with coaches and provides meals to their clients helping them achieve their goals. We discuss eating healthy on a budget and how society is expected to keep up with the ever-changing diet advice and trends! Bon appétit

Follow Jonny @thecoachschef

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Despina Pilides | Pre & Postnatal PT, Online Coach & Andys Sister

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:41 GMT

This week we welcome Despina Pilides (or 'B') to the podcast! She's and experienced PT who is also educated in pre and postnatal training and is living her best life in the south of France....she also so happens to be Andy's younger sister! @despinapilides_pt

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Dietary Restrictions, Plant-Based and Ramadan

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:39:06 GMT

This week were talking (from the kitchen) about dietary restrictions. What motivates people to eat the way they do? Is it choice, expectation, environment, religion etc? In Max's coffee corner this week we also discuss instant coffee and how it's actually made. Follow us @maxdoddfitness @ptnatsilvester @ptandypilides

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Client Q&A!

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:23:28 GMT

It's season 2 Q&A week! We've got Annie back in with us to discuss some of your questions. Can you be body positive and still want weight loss? Is steady state cardio or interval training better for fat loss? Should you train hungover? Will Nat keep ordering extra hot coffees? It's all in this episode for you to enjoy.

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Body Image, Anxiety and Depression

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:46:00 GMT

This week we delve in to the subject of mental illness. We talk open and honestly about our experiences with anxiety and how it had an impact on our body image. Follow your hosts: @maxdoddfitness @ptandypilides @ptnatsilvester

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Diren Kartal

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:27:52 GMT

Today we welcome personal trainer, online coach and friend Diren Kartal to the podcast! We discuss what we've learnt from failing and what makes a great coach! You can find Diren at @diren.kartal

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Overtraining, Powerlifting and our new coach Annabel

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:38:14 GMT

We've finally got her on the podcast! This week we welcome our new coach at More Than Muscle, Annabel! We're talking about Annabel's powerlifting, how overtraining can impact your body and strength training for women. Follow Annabel @annabelslifting

If you have any questions for us please email info@morethanmuscle.co.uk

Your hosts: @maxdoddfitness @ptnatsilvester @ptandypilides

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Supplements, Protein Shakes and Vitamin Deficiencies

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:51:32 GMT

When and why should you take supplements? We tackle this subject in this weeks podcast. Everything from post-workout protein shakes to pre-workout fuel, creatine dosage to B vitamin deficiencies.

If you have any questions, please email info@morethanmuscle.co.uk

Your hosts: @maxdoddfitness @ptnatsilvester @ptandypilides @morethanmuscleltd

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Harvey Ubhi, Physiotherapy, Back Crackin' & Dancing Pecs

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:53:15 GMT

This week we welcome Harvey Ubhi on to the Podcast. His company Sky Therapy have helped hundreds of people reduce pain, improve mobility and restore performance. Their clients include the likes of social media influencers such as KSI and professional athletes such as Viddal Riley. We discuss the most common injuries and how to prevent them.

Harvey @skytherapy.rehab

Your Hosts

Max @maxdoddfitness

Andy @ptandypilides

Nat @ptnatsilvester

@morethanmuscleltd

For personal training contact https://www.morethanmuscle.co.uk

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Anti-Ageing Fitness, The Menopause and Improving Bone Density

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:39:08 GMT

We're here to discuss ageing and how it can impact your health and fitness! What should we be looking out for and at what age? We also discuss perimenopause, osteoporosis and if we can offset any age related issues our bodies face. In Max's coffee corner he explains the difference between Arabica and robusta coffee.

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Exercises for better sex, booty bands and pre-workout drug use.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:06:49 GMT

Sex, drugs and rock n roll. Does a sex ban really increase sports performance? Are drugs really being used as a pre workout? How many drinks does it actually take for Nat to get drunk. The questions you've always wanted answered are right here on this episode. Also more of Max's coffee corner where he's talking coffee freshness.

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@maxdoddfitness

@ptandypilides

@ptnatsilvster

Your Team @morethanmuscleltd

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New Year Resolutions, Goal Setting & The Vegan Police

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:07:24 GMT

Welcome to season 2! It's January and naturally it's the time we set new goals for the year, a tonne of those being health and fitness related! We're here to help you set a goal you can actually achieve and also understand how to measure your progress. This episode also includes some elite coffee knowledge from Max, some awful David Attenborough impressions (mainly from Andy) and an actual vegan police helicopter. Enjoy!

@morethanmuscleltd

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@maxdoddfitness @ptnatsilvester @ptandypilides

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What Is Success?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:25:51 GMT

How do you measure success when training? How do you measure progress? We discuss the best ways we track progress and measure success with our clients.

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Online Coach Ali Setirekli

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:30 GMT

This week we welcome online personal trainer Ali Setirekli (Big Ali) to the podcast. We discuss female weight training, building a business in lockdown and a tonne of football!

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Men's vs Women's Training

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:45:36 GMT

Should men and women be training differently to one another? And which gender-related strengths can we use to our advantage when it comes to our next workout? We discuss all on this weeks podcast.

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Mental Toughness

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:00:02 GMT

Are we working hard enough to achieve the results we want? On this weeks episode Max, Andy and Nat discuss mental toughness and how we can best utilise it when training. Whether its for a sport of just keeping fit, we all believe there needs to be an element of toughness and drive coming from somewhere.

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Gym Hacks; Shoulder pain, Busy gyms and pre-workout snacks

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:25:07 GMT

We're talking gym hacks! From everything to easing shoulder pain and rehabbing injuries to increasing squat depth and pre workout nutrition. We hope you can take these pointers forward to help you get the best out of your future training sessions.

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Dietitian & Therapist Rachel Anne Hobbs

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:19:54 GMT

We welcome another guest speaker on to the podcast this week, Rachel Anne Hobbs, a clinically trained dietitian and certified therapist. Her mission is to help individuals restore their relationship with food and reconnect to their bodies. We discuss with Rachel the best approach to take when it comes to nourishing your body and if we will ever find the perfect work/life balance. We also find out the best food to cook for date night and also our ultimate meal! You can find Rachel at @rachelannehobbs or www.rachelannehobbs.com. You can find us at @maxdoddfitness @ptandypilides @ptnatsilvester or www.morethanmuscle.co.uk.

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Q&A | Social Life, Veganism and The Ultimate Exercise!

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:29 GMT

This week is all about you! For this episode we're answering the questions you've asked us! we discuss Max's reasons behind going vegan and where a social life should fit within a healthy lifestyle? We also discuss our past and how it's shaped our present.

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Ep. 08 Transgender In Sport

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:50:25 GMT

This week we're talking transgender in sports and what it takes to participate in a professional sport as a transitioning man or women.

Is there a genetic advantage to all sports and should we be adding more gender categories to sporting events?

As always, If you enjoyed listening download and subscribe! We'll see you next week.

@maxdoddfitness

@ptnatsilvester

@ptandypilides

@morethanmuscleltd

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Ep. 07 Marathon Prep

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:53:06 GMT

Marathons, what really motivates people to actually take part in them? We discuss Max's experience with training for the Brighton marathon and also discuss ways in which you can best prepare for a long distance event too!

Alongside marathons we also touch upon running as a choice of exercise and why it is deemed as an ideal option for weightless.

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@maxdoddfitness

@ptnatsilvester

@ptandypilides

And More Than Muscle

@morethanmuscleltd

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Ep. 06 Dangers of the fitness Industry

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:55:23 GMT

Steroids, bikini competitions, online workout plans and six packs; we're getting our teeth into the dangers of the fitness industry and what exactly can we trust nowadays? Has Instagram really screwed up our body image and how can you have the best approach to your health and fitness?

Give us a follow

@maxdoddfitness

@ptnatsilvester

@ptandypilides

@morethanmuscleltd

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Ep. 05 Olympic Weightlifting Coach Katey Byrd

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:08 GMT

This week we welcome Katey Byrd, Olympic weightlifting coach (and Nat's weightlifting coach)!

Katey talks us through what it really takes to win medals at British, English and Irish Championships. We also discuss the impact of training at such a young age and how can training for performance help with aesthetics?

@katey.byrd

@ptandypilides

@ptnatsilvester

@maxdoddfitness

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Ep. 04 Obesity

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:57 GMT

This week we tackle the topic of obesity. In the UK three quarters of people aged between 45 – 74 are obese or overweight.

But where lies the problem in our understanding of health? We discuss the sugar tax, calories on menus and how accurate is the BMI calculator!

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Ep. 03 Health and Fitness Myths

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:38 GMT

Is walking 10,000 steps a day the hallmark of health? Can you turn muscle into fat? Will weight training damage your joints?

We're back with another episode and we're here to talk about health and fitness myths! A topic we love to hate!

Why are such myths believed and why are there so many pf them when it comes to your health and fitness?

Have a listen and get ready to take in the cold-hard facts!

@maxdoddfitness

@ptnatsilvester

@ptandypilides

@morethanmuscleltd

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Ep. 02 Genetics

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:14 GMT

We're back with episode 2 where we discuss what role our genetics play in fat loss, sport, muscle mass and our body composition.

Can we combat genetic disadvantages or should we just settle with the hand we've been dealt? Also, is it right to lean on genetics as an excuse?

In this episode we build our dream gym and Max's mediation is back with a game of 'Who's most likely too?'

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Ep. 01 Gym Anxiety

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:38 GMT

Welcome to our first episode of The More Than Muscle podcast.

Does working out at home give you the same results?

Has lockdown made us less social and unable to deal with crowds?

In this episode we discuss gym anxiety and delve deeper in to our experiences with this. We also go on to discuss our most embarrassing moments we've had in the gym (believe me, we all have them!)

We also touch on a very important question 'would you rather fart every time you squat or scream "light weight baby" on every rep!?'

Finally, don't miss Max's mediation (attempt) with Andy and Nat.

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