The Fit2 Perform Podcast

with Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby Windebank
  • 5.0 (21)
  • Fitness
  • Updated weekly

Join us for candid conversations with top-performing arts industry guests, no-nonsense fitness & wellness tips, and expert advice tailored to the unique demands of performers. Whether it’s Guest Episodes featuring inspiring stories, Talk Episodes diving into relatable challenges, or Expert Episodes packed with actionable insights, there’s something here for everyone striving to thrive on and off the stage. 15+ years of experience as personal trainers and West End performers, your hosts Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby bring a uniquely entertaining and practical perspectiv to health and fitness.

  1. 308. Are Deadlifts Dangerous? The Truth Every Performer Needs to Know

    8 hr ago

    308. Are Deadlifts Dangerous? The Truth Every Performer Needs to Know

    Deadlifts have become one of the most controversial exercises in fitness. Some coaches swear by them. Others say they’re too dangerous and should be avoided completely. So who’s right? In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan explore the science behind deadlifts, injury risk, and whether performers should include them in their training. We discuss: ✅ Are deadlifts actually dangerous?✅ Why poor technique, not the exercise itself, causes most injuries✅ The difference between risk and reward in strength training✅ Why avoiding movements can actually make you more injury-prone✅ How deadlifts carry over to lifts, choreography and everyday life✅ When a deadlift is appropriate, and when another exercise might be a better choice If you’ve ever been told to avoid deadlifts because they’re “bad for your back”, this episode will help you understand the evidence and make better training decisions. 🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build strength, reduce injury risk, and perform at their best through evidence-based coaching. ⬇️ FREE RESOURCES Visit the Vault:fit-2.co.uk 📱 Follow Fit2Perform Instagram: @fit2performwestend 🎙️ About the Podcast The Fit2Perform Podcast is the health and fitness podcast for performers, bringing you meaningful, helpful, and accurate information to help you look, feel, recover, and perform at your best. #Deadlift #Deadlifts #StrengthTraining #BackPain #FitnessMyths #InjuryPrevention #Performers #MusicalTheatre #StrengthCoach #Fit2Perform #WestEnd #GymTips #ResistanceTraining #HealthyMovement #FitnessPodcast

    24 min
  2. 307. 3 Simple Ways Performers Can Lose Weight (Without Counting Calories)

    22 Jun

    307. 3 Simple Ways Performers Can Lose Weight (Without Counting Calories)

    Performers are often told that losing weight means counting every calorie, cutting out your favourite foods, and following complicated diet plans. The reality is much simpler. In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down three practical strategies that can help performers lose weight and improve body composition without obsessing over calorie tracking. We discuss: ✅ Why ultra-processed foods make fat loss harder✅ The power of meal prep and reducing decision fatigue✅ How prioritising protein can help control hunger and preserve muscle✅ Why most performers make weight loss more complicated than it needs to be✅ Simple habits that actually work in the real world Whether you’re in rehearsals, performing eight shows a week, touring, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode provides practical, evidence-based advice you can start using immediately. 🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build strength, improve energy, and stay healthy without extreme diets or unsustainable training plans. ⬇️ FREE RESOURCES Visit the Vault:fit-2.co.uk 📱 Follow Fit2Perform Instagram: @fit2performwestend 🎙️ About the Podcast The Fit2Perform Podcast is the health and fitness podcast for performers, bringing you meaningful, helpful, and accurate information to help you look, feel, and perform at your best. #WeightLoss #FatLoss #Performers #MusicalTheatre #FitnessForPerformers #Nutrition #Protein #BodyComposition #HealthyWeightLoss #Fit2Perform #WestEnd #FitnessPodcast #DietTips #FatLossTips #WeightLossAdvice

    27 min
  3. 306. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Increase The Weight (Most Gym-Goers Get This Wrong)

    15 Jun

    306. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Increase The Weight (Most Gym-Goers Get This Wrong)

    Most fitness advice tells you to keep increasing the weight every week. But what if that’s exactly the wrong thing to do? In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Stefan break down the five situations where increasing the weight in the gym can actually hold you back, increase your injury risk, and hurt your long-term progress. From poor sleep and high stress levels to calorie deficits and technical breakdowns, you’ll learn how to know when it’s time to push harder, and when it’s smarter to hold steady. If you’re a performer, athlete, or regular gym-goer looking to build strength safely and effectively, this episode will help you train with more confidence and better results. In this episode: ✅ Why bad sleep should change your training decisions✅ The relationship between stress and strength gains✅ Why perfect form matters before increasing load✅ The biggest mistake people make when dieting and training✅ Understanding strength ceilings and plateaus✅ How to avoid injuries while still making progress✅ The truth about progressive overload Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose body fat, improve performance, or simply stay healthy for the long term, this episode will help you understand when increasing the weight is the right move, and when it isn’t. 🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build stronger, healthier and more resilient bodies for life on stage. 🌐 Website: https://fit-2.co.uk 📱 Instagram: @fit2performwestend 📚 Free Resources: Visit The Vault on our website #Fitness #StrengthTraining #ProgressiveOverload #GymTips #MuscleBuilding #FatLoss #PersonalTrainer #FitnessPodcast #Fit2Perform #PerformerFitness #WestEnd #StrengthCoach #WorkoutTips #InjuryPrevention #GymMotivation

    22 min
  4. 305. Cupping & Muscle Scraping: Science or Scam?

    8 Jun

    305. Cupping & Muscle Scraping: Science or Scam?

    Red circles. Bruised backs. Scraping marks that look like you’ve lost a fight. Cupping and muscle scraping have become some of the most recognisable recovery treatments in sport, but do they actually work? In this episode, Bobby and Steffan dive into the science behind cupping therapy and Gua Sha (muscle scraping) after seeing both treatments widely used in hospitals and clinics during a tour of China. Together they explore: • What cupping actually does to your body• Why athletes and performers swear by it• The role of placebo in recovery• Whether muscle scraping improves recovery or performance• What the research currently says• Why elite athletes continue to use treatments with limited evidence• The difference between feeling better and performing better• Where your recovery budget is best spent They also discuss the power of placebo, performance culture in elite sport, recovery trends that refuse to die, and why visible treatments often become the most popular ones. Plus, Stefan shares some bizarre discoveries from China, Bobby falls down another skincare rabbit hole, and you finally learn the truth about the MGM lion’s famous roar. If you’ve ever wondered whether cupping, scraping, massage guns, recovery boots or the latest viral recovery trend are actually worth your time and money, this episode is for you. 🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build stronger, healthier and more resilient bodies for life on stage. 🌐 Website: https://fit-2.co.uk 📚 Free Resources (The Vault):https://fit-2.co.uk 📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fit2performwestend/ 📧 Contact:talk@fit-2.co.uk 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of The Fit2Perform Podcast:https://fit-2.co.uk #cupping #guasha #recovery #sportsrecovery #performerfitness #musicaltheatre #westend #fit2perform #sportsscience #physiotherapy #injuryprevention #athleterecovery #healthandfitness #fitnesspodcast #performance

    28 min
  5. 304. Millie Hood

    1 Jun

    304. Millie Hood

    Today’s guest is the brilliant Millie Hood, a versatile musical theatre performer, dance captain and choreographer whose career has taken her across international tours, UK theatre, and major stage productions. With standout credits including Dirty Dancing, Berlin Berlin, and Half a Sixpence, Millie has built a reputation for precision, athleticism, and incredible musicality. Alongside performing, she’s also worked creatively behind the scenes as a choreographer on both stage and commercial projects, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to build a sustainable career in theatre. In this episode, we talk about:🎭 The realities of being a dance captain💃 The physical demands of high energy shows like Dirty Dancing🩼 Her recovery journey after a serious injury🧠 The mental resilience needed to return to performance🎬 Moving between performing and choreography✨ What makes a great performer stand out in the rehearsal room Millie speaks openly and honestly about the challenges of rebuilding confidence after injury, navigating setbacks, and finding her way back to doing what she loves. Whether you’re a dancer, performer, choreographer, or simply love hearing how great shows come together, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration. 🎧 Subscribe to The Fit2 Perform Podcast for weekly conversations with leading voices in performance📩 Got a question? Email talk@fit-2.co.uk📱 Follow @fit2performwestend for more clips and behind the scenes content

    1hr 5min
  6. 303. Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy (And Why Everyone Else’s Fitness Journey Is None Of Your Business)

    25 May

    303. Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy (And Why Everyone Else’s Fitness Journey Is None Of Your Business)

    Comparison is everywhere in the performing arts. Audition rooms. Rehearsal studios. Social media. The gym. In this episode, Bobby and Stefan unpack why comparing yourself to other people is one of the fastest ways to sabotage your confidence, your training, and your progress. They discuss the latest viral “boring diet” trend, why so many performers feel intimidated in the gym, and the reality that the person you’re comparing yourself to probably has a completely different goal, background, history, and set of circumstances than you. Along the way, they explore: • Why the viral “chicken, potato and broccoli” diet isn’t exactly revolutionary• Gym intimidation and how to overcome it• Why someone else’s workout tells you almost nothing about what you should be doing• The problem with comparing strength, body shape, and performance• How to focus on your own progress instead of everyone else’s• Why context matters more than numbers Plus, Bobby discovers £7 AirPods in China, Stefan goes down a fitness tracker rabbit hole, and Barry the tarantula makes an unexpected appearance. If you’ve ever felt behind, not good enough, or tempted to compare your journey to somebody else’s, this episode is for you. Want support with your training, nutrition and performance? Visit www.fit-2.co.uk and check out our free resources in The Vault. Follow us on Instagram: @Fit2PerformWestEnd Listen to more episodes of The Fit2Perform Podcast and discover practical, evidence-based advice designed specifically for performers.

    32 min
  7. 302. If We Started Again Tomorrow: The Performer Fitness Advice We Wish We’d Heard Earlier

    18 May

    302. If We Started Again Tomorrow: The Performer Fitness Advice We Wish We’d Heard Earlier

    If we had to start our performer fitness journey again from scratch tomorrow… what would we actually do differently? After years in the industry, hundreds of clients coached, countless mistakes made, and more than enough overtraining, burnout, and chaos, we sat down to answer one big question: What actually matters? In this episode, we break down the real training, nutrition, and mindset advice we wish someone had given us when we first started performing professionally. We cover:• Why consistency beats intensity every single time• The truth about training 5–6 days a week• Why performers should prioritise energy management, not just time management• The biggest nutrition mistakes performers make• Why protein and structure matter more than perfection• How social media fitness trends keep performers stuck• Why longevity and performance matter more than chasing aesthetics• The “boring basics” that actually transform your body and career We also chat about:• Last One Laughing Season 2• The new Steve Carell comedy Rooster!• Why simple training works better than fancy workouts• Infinite chess• And why “Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good” might now become a warm-up playlist staple… This episode is packed with practical advice for performers who want to feel stronger, healthier, more resilient, and less overwhelmed by the noise of the fitness industry. If you’re tired of overcomplicating health and fitness, this one’s for you. 🎭 Fit2Perform Free Resources & The VaultFit2Perform Website 📲 Follow us on Instagram@fit2performwestend

    31 min
  8. 301. Does What You Eat Really Matter?

    11 May

    301. Does What You Eat Really Matter?

    Does what you eat really matter, or is it just about how much you eat? In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down one of the most common nutrition questions performers ask: do calories matter more than food quality? The answer, as always, is… it depends. We talk about why energy intake comes first, why eating too much or too little can pull you away from your goals, and why food quality still plays a massive role in how you feel, recover, and perform. We also cover: Why “just hit your calories” is too simplisticThe difference between eating for weight change and eating for performanceWhy whole foods make achieving your goals easierHow to avoid overcomplicating nutritionWhy accountability matters when you already know what to doPlus, we answer a listener question about whether sweating means you’re working hard enough, spoiler: it doesn’t. Because yes, how much you eat matters. But what you eat still matters too. 👉 Grab our free resources: www.fit-2.co.uk👉 Follow us on Instagram: @fit2performwestend👉 Got a question? DM us, we’d love to hear from you.

    23 min
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Join us for candid conversations with top-performing arts industry guests, no-nonsense fitness & wellness tips, and expert advice tailored to the unique demands of performers. Whether it’s Guest Episodes featuring inspiring stories, Talk Episodes diving into relatable challenges, or Expert Episodes packed with actionable insights, there’s something here for everyone striving to thrive on and off the stage. 15+ years of experience as personal trainers and West End performers, your hosts Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby bring a uniquely entertaining and practical perspectiv to health and fitness.

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  • Creator
    with Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby Windebank
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Explicit
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