Push Pull Legs Podcast

Tom Hall & Dan Meek

Tom Hall - Dan Meek - Fitness - Health - Coaching - Training - Nutrition - Myth Busters - Opinions are our own - Guest Opinions are their own and do not represent employers! we think...

  1. 22 May

    Why "F*** Around and Find Out" is the Best Way to Learn Lifting

    In this week’s episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom dive deep into why the "f*** around and find out" method might actually be the absolute best way of learning lifting techniques, mastering gym equipment, and building a successful business. We’re breaking down the physics of the landmine press, how to optimise coaching sheets without being a lazy online coach, and why real-world personal trainers need to start problem-solving instead of just copying YouTube videos. Plus, Tom loses his mind over the Apple Magic Mouse design, we rant about psychopaths who use external trackpads, and we brutally critique a pro chef's ranking of 31 Tesco meal deal sandwiches. (Spoiler: Pulled beef in a cold sandwich is not a 9/10. 0:00 The Infamous Apple Mouse Design 1:51 Trackpad vs. Mouse & Psycho Behaviour 3:48 Lazy Coaches & The Need for Work Ethic 6:30 The Brutal Reality of Creator Golf Matches 8:59 Equipment 101: The Magic of the Landmine 11:16 Learning Through 'Fuck Around and Find Out' 15:36 Equipment Hacks for Female Clients 20:07 Skill Acquisition in the First Week of Coaching 21:50 British Sandwich Week & Premium Meal Deals 29:05 Rating the Tesco Meal Deal Sandwich List 43:20 The Ultimate Sandwich: Roast in a Yorkshire Pudding If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

    46 min
  2. 27 Apr

    Is James Smith's Business Advice For You?

    This week, Dan tries to manage a lingering cough while Tom enters the circle of hell known as London house hunting. From useless estate agents to the controversial "gravy crumpet" video that’s dividing the internet, we cover the weird and the wonderful before diving into the serious business of coaching. Tom breaks down the rise of "Runna" culture explaining why an app will never replace a coach who understands lactate thresholds and heart rate zones, and how you can program for running without a formal "qualification. Then, Dan goes on a massive rant about personal branding after a call with a coach who was told not to share their life. We call out the "James Smith advice" that’s leaving PTs with 50k followers and zero clients. 0:00 Introduction and Golf Stories 5:37 The Frustrations of House Searching and Estate Agents 11:05 Reacting to the Viral Crumpet and Gravy Video 15:18 British Food Favourites and Topping Debates 18:05 Summer Running Trends and Coach Opportunities 19:20 Reviewing the Runna App vs. Personal Coaching 20:45 How to Program Running for Clients and Groups 28:26 The Importance of Personal Branding for Fitness Coaches 40:12 Recommendation: Exploring Substack for Fitness Content If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff the links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

    42 min
  3. 17 Apr

    From 10k Months to Michelin Star Street Food

    We’re back! After a whirlwind few weeks of travel, Tom and Dan reunite to recap the chaos. Tom shares his wild journey through Mexico from checking off a New Seven Wonder at Chichén Itzá to surviving a "Latin-style" wedding involving electrocution games and grasshopper shots (yes, really). Meanwhile, Dan breaks down the highlights from the recent Nottingham coaching event, sharing the gold nuggets from industry leaders like Rachel Henley and Jake. The Content Gap: Why waiting for "permission" is killing your growth. YouTube vs. Instagram: A raw look at Tom’s latest video stats and why long-form authority wins every time. Master’s Recap: Our take on the drama at Augusta and why pressure breaks even the best. 0:00 Introduction & UK Trip Catch Up 1:32 Tom's Mexico Trip: Houston to Merida 6:34 The Mexican Food Experience 11:15 Mexican Belly & Wild Wedding Traditions 17:10 Reviewing the Nottingham Coaching Event 21:58 Key Takeaways: Passion & Uniqueness in Content 24:20 YouTube Strategy & Performance Review 34:00 The Masters & Golf Talk If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

    39 min
  4. 27 Mar

    Dubai Mosquitoes, Mexican Tacos, and Selling the Future

    Stop selling sets and reps, start selling the future. In this episode, we’re going into the psychology of fitness sales for personal trainers and online coaches. If you’ve ever wondered why your "bespoke plans" aren't converting, it’s likely because you’re missing the emotional "why" behind the weight loss. We also get tactical on injury rehab, discussing a niche 12-week knee program that’s changing the game, and why internal hip rotation is the missing link for your golf swing (and your squats). Of course... You guessed it... We’re ranking the world’s most popular pastries, debating the best food in Mexico, and calling out the "lazy" coaching cues like "engage your core" that mean absolutely nothing to your clients. 0:00 Intro and Eating Habits 1:50 Giving Up Caffeine and Fizzy Drinks 5:44 Life in Dubai and Mosquitoes 6:40 Knee Rehab and Niche Training Programs 13:22 Hip Rotation, Golf, and Isometrics 19:28 Traveling for Food: Mexico 21:00 The World's Most Popular Pastries 30:23 Selling the Result, Not the Process 35:49 Why Coaches Need to Be Challenged 44:25 Improving Coaching Cues and Communication 50:15 PT Mistakes and Client Empowerment If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

    56 min
  5. 20 Mar

    Driving to the UK via Iraq & Biscuit Power Rankings

    From biscuit power rankings to the "death" of critical thinking in fitness, we go into why most coaches are being "spoon-fed" education and how to actually build your own training system through curiosity and lead-magnet "rabbit holes." We also tackle the massive anxiety of gym vlogging, explaining why doing the "extraordinary" is the entry price for a successful brand. Plus, we break down why standardised S&C tests often fail the general population and how to regress your testing for the client in front of you. ... & maybe something about driving through Iraq & eating custard creams... 0:00 Intro: Water spills and "Bomb" updates 2:15 Playground Politics: The reality of world leaders 4:42 The 72-Hour Drive: Dubai to the UK via Iraq & Turkey 10:10 Street View Adventures: Exploring the Russian/North Korean border 14:05 The Great Biscuit Debate: Power-ranking the Family Circle 21:30 Where to go for Coaching Education? (The "Dad" talk) 28:45 The Power of Lead Magnets: Learning for free 33:12 Critical Thinking: Combining S&C with Rehab 38:50 Gym Vlogging 101: Overcoming public anxiety 44:20 Standardized Testing: Why "Ready to Run" tests fail Gen-Pop 49:15 Testing yourself: The 12-test battery 53:30 Closing thoughts and Oscar rants If you want to work with me in ANY WAY...  Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu

    51 min

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Tom Hall - Dan Meek - Fitness - Health - Coaching - Training - Nutrition - Myth Busters - Opinions are our own - Guest Opinions are their own and do not represent employers! we think...

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