The Fit2 Perform Podcast

with Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby Windebank
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    320. Do You REALLY Need To Train To Failure?

    More pain = more gains… right? Not quite. 💀 In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan tackle one of the biggest ideas in gym culture: that a good workout means pushing every set until you physically can’t do another rep. We break down what training to failure actually means, why reps in reserve (RIR) could be a much smarter way to train, and why performers especially need to consider what their gym session is taking away from their ability to rehearse and perform. We cover: 💪 Muscular failure vs form failure🧠 Why training to failure can wreck the rest of your session📊 What the research says about failure, strength and muscle growth🔢 How to use reps in reserve (RIR)🎭 Why performers need to manage fatigue differently🏋️ When training to failure can actually be useful⚡ Why getting close to failure still matters Because the goal isn't to leave the gym absolutely destroyed. It's to create enough stimulus to get stronger, fitter and more resilient, while still being able to do your actual job. Plus, we somehow end up talking about moustaches, Nintendo's questionable history, Pokémon cards and whether GTA VI requires booking annual leave. Obviously. 🎁 FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES Head to The Vault at fit-2.co.uk 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @fit2performwestend Got a question for the podcast? Slip slide into our DMs and we might answer it in a future episode. #Fit2Perform #TrainingToFailure #StrengthTraining #Performers #MusicalTheatre #GymTips #FitnessPodcast #RepsInReserve

    320. Do You REALLY Need To Train To Failure?

  2. Sep 28

    319. 3 Ways To Get Visible Abs (Without Wasting Your Time)

    Want visible abs? Stop wasting time on gimmicks. In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down the only two things that actually determine whether you'll see your abs, and why most "ab workouts" completely miss the point. If you've been doing endless crunches, buying ab gadgets or chasing six-pack shortcuts, this episode explains what really works. In this episode we cover: ✅ The biggest factor that determines whether your abs are visible✅ Why reducing body fat isn't the only solution✅ How to build your abs like any other muscle✅ The biggest mistake people make with ab training✅ The best exercises for stronger, more visible abs✅ Why most viral ab workouts don't deliver the results they promise We also discuss: 🏃 The HYROX controversy everyone was talking about💩 What happened during the race, and who was really responsible🤯 Why someone once tried to sell New Zealand on eBay 💪 FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES Visit The Vault:fit-2.co.uk 📱 Follow us:Instagram: @fit2performwestend Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Send us a DM and it could feature in a future episode. #VisibleAbs #SixPack #FatLoss #StrengthTraining #FitnessMyths #Performers #MusicalTheatre #Fit2Perform #Nutrition #Gym

    319. 3 Ways To Get Visible Abs (Without Wasting Your Time)

  3. Sep 21

    318. 5 Audition Tips & Tricks From Hadestown Associate Choreographer

    Ever wondered what casting teams are really looking for? In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby shares the biggest lessons he's learned from sitting on the other side of the audition table as the Associate Choreographer for Hadestown. After years of auditioning himself, he's now helping cast productions and seeing first-hand what separates performers who book the job from those who don't. In this episode we cover: ✅ Why performance matters more than perfection✅ The biggest mistake performers make while learning choreography✅ Why asking questions can improve your audition✅ How to recover after making a mistake in the room✅ The importance of professionalism and attitude✅ The behaviour that could get you remembered for the wrong reasons Whether you're auditioning for the West End, a UK tour, cruise ships or drama school, these practical tips will help you walk into your next audition with more confidence. We also chat about:🎭 Bobby's worst audition ever💃 Lawrence Robb joining Strictly Come Dancing🎲 The Sydney Sweeney advertising controversy🐾 Why wombats produce cube-shaped poo 🎭 FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES Visit The Vault:fit2.co.uk 📱 Follow us:Instagram: @fit2performwestend Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Send us a DM and it could feature in a future episode. #AuditionTips #Hadestown #WestEnd #MusicalTheatre #DanceAudition #Acting #Performers #Casting #Fit2Perform #TheatreCareers #PerformingArts

    318. 5 Audition Tips & Tricks From Hadestown Associate Choreographer

  4. Sep 14

    317. The New Rules of Stretching | What Performers Should Actually Do Before a Show

    Should you stretch before a show? The answer is yes, but probably not in the way you were taught. In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan break down the new rules of stretching and explain why your approach should change depending on whether you're trying to improve flexibility or prepare your body to perform. For years, performers were told to hold long static stretches before going on stage. Then the message flipped completely and static stretching became the enemy. The reality is more nuanced. We discuss: ✅ The difference between stretching for flexibility and stretching for performance✅ Why static stretching can temporarily reduce strength and power✅ Why dynamic stretching can actually improve performance✅ What stretching really does to your muscles and nervous system✅ Why stretching does not simply "lengthen" your muscles✅ How resistance training can improve range of motion too✅ Where static stretching can still fit into a performer warm-up✅ How to tell whether a stretch is useful, or just something you've done out of habit for years The key question is simple: Why are you stretching? If your goal is to improve flexibility over time, train flexibility deliberately. If your goal is to perform right now, your warm-up needs to prepare your body to produce force, move efficiently and access the range you need without leaving you flat. Whether you're a dancer, actor, singer, musical theatre performer or anyone who relies on mobility and range of motion, this episode will help you rethink the way you warm up. Plus, we somehow end up talking about Reacher, Project Hail Mary, Lego spaceships and why turtle shells are basically external bones. 🎭 FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES Visit The Vault:fit2.co.uk 📱 FOLLOW FIT2PERFORM Instagram: @fit2performwestend Got a question for the podcast? Send us a DM and we might answer it on a future episode. #Stretching #DynamicStretching #StaticStretching #WarmUp #PerformerFitness #DanceTraining #MusicalTheatre #Mobility #Flexibility #StrengthTraining #Fit2Perform #WestEnd #PerformanceTraining

    317. The New Rules of Stretching | What Performers Should Actually Do Before a Show

  5. Sep 7

    316. Trunchbull’s Takeaways | How To Survive an International Tour

    203 shows. Seven months. No weeks off. And a hell of a lot learned along the way. In this episode of The Fit2Perform Podcast, Steffan is officially back from China and reflecting on what playing Miss Trunchbull on an international tour taught him about training, nutrition, recovery, professionalism and looking after yourself when you're thousands of miles from home. This isn't just a China recap. It's the stuff we'd want every performer to know before heading out on a long touring contract. We cover: 🌍 Embrace the culture you're working inInternational touring is a privilege, but expecting everything to work like it does at home is a fast route to frustration. 💪 Preparation really does matterHow strength training, smart recovery and two months of preparation helped Steffan get through 203 performances without missing a show. 📅 The people who do the life admin winTravel days, PR calls, food, rehearsals, appointments and constantly changing schedules. A little preparation makes everything easier. 🏋️ Hotel gyms require smarter programmingLimited equipment doesn't mean ineffective training. But you need to understand how to adapt when there's no barbell, no heavy weights and very few machines. 🥗 Nutrition on tour is possibleEven when you can't track everything, don't recognise half the food and spend months living out of hotels, you can still fuel performance and work towards physique goals. ❤️ Treat everyone with kindnessNot just "be a nice person". Be professional, civil and actively kind to the people around you. Especially when you're tired, homesick and living in each other's pockets. Plus, Bobby shares his experience casting Hadestown in Amsterdam, Steffan adjusts to life back in London, we talk wrestling at Wembley, and somehow discover that humans may technically have the ability to evolve venom. If you're heading out on tour, working internationally or trying to survive a demanding contract without your health falling apart, this one's for you. 🎭 FREE PERFORMER RESOURCES Visit The Vault:fit-2.co.uk 📱 FOLLOW FIT2PERFORM Instagram: @fit2performwestend Got a question for the podcast? Slip slide into our DMs and we might answer it on a future episode. #TourLife #MusicalTheatre #PerformerFitness #InternationalTour #TheatreLife #WestEnd #Fit2Perform #StrengthTraining #PerformanceNutrition #Recovery #ActorLife #DancerLife

    316. Trunchbull’s Takeaways | How To Survive an International Tour

  6. Aug 17

    315. The Performer Travel Day Toolkit

    Travel days don't have to derail your fitness, nutrition or recovery. Whether you're heading to rehearsals, touring, flying to a new contract or travelling home between jobs, the choices you make on travel days can have a huge impact on how you feel when you arrive. In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan share their complete travel day toolkit for performers, covering training, nutrition, hydration and recovery. We discuss: ✈️ How to train before a long journey🥗 What to eat before, during and after travelling💧 Hydration mistakes that leave performers feeling sluggish🚶 Why movement matters more than you think😴 How to reduce travel fatigue and recover faster🎭 Simple habits that help you arrive ready to perform If you're a touring performer, actor, dancer, singer, musician or creative professional who spends time travelling, this episode will help you stay healthy without making travel days more stressful. ⬇️ 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. #TravelDay #TourLife #MusicalTheatre #WestEnd #Performer #ActorLife #HealthyTravel #Nutrition #Fitness #Recovery #TravelTips #Fit2Perform #PerformingArts #TheatreLife #Touring

    315. The Performer Travel Day Toolkit

  7. Aug 10

    314. Theatre Etiquette: Essential Manners To Perform By

    Talent might get you the audition. Your professionalism is what gets you invited back. In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan discuss the unwritten rules of theatre etiquette and the habits that make performers a pleasure to work with, from rehearsals to the final curtain call. We discuss: ✅ Being early instead of "just on time" ✅ Respecting everyone in the building, regardless of their role ✅ Backstage etiquette that every performer should know ✅ Why preparation is one of the greatest signs of professionalism ✅ How your attitude can shape your reputation in the industry ✅ The small habits that make people want to hire you again Whether you're still training, auditioning for your first professional job, or already working in theatre, these simple habits can make a lasting impression throughout your career. 🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build not only stronger bodies, but long, sustainable careers in the performing arts. ⬇️ 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. #TheatreEtiquette #MusicalTheatre #WestEnd #Performer #Acting #Dance #TheatreLife #Auditions #Backstage #PerformingArts #Fit2Perform #ActorLife #Professionalism #StageLife #TheatrePodcast

    314. Theatre Etiquette: Essential Manners To Perform By

  8. Aug 3

    313. Francessca Daniella-Baker

    Today’s guest is the brilliant Francessca Daniella-Baker, who’s currently appearing in Disney’s Hercules in London’s West End. Francessca’s career has taken her from major UK tours to the West End and international stages, with credits including Hadestown, The Lion King, My Fair Lady, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. In this episode, we talk about:🎭 Her journey to the West End and landing roles in some of musical theatre’s biggest productions💪 What it’s like performing in Disney’s Hercules🎤 The unique demands of shows like Hadestown and The Lion King🧠 Building resilience and confidence in a competitive industry✨ The lessons she’s learned from working with some of the best creatives in theatre Whether you’re an aspiring performer, a theatre fan, or simply love hearing the stories behind the shows, this episode is packed with honesty, laughter, and insight. 🎧 Subscribe to The Fit2 Perform Podcast for weekly conversations with leading voices from the performing arts. 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? Email talk@fit-2.co.uk 📱 Follow @fit2performwestend for more clips, exclusive interviews, and performance content.

    313. Francessca Daniella-Baker
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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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    with Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby Windebank
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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