Intelligent Training. Holistic Health.

Francesca & James
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The health and wellness industry is only getting harder to understand, with more polarising views, major claims and 'the world's best workout' at every click. Husband and wife, James and Francesca (and occasionally their dog Forrest) are here to help you cut through the noise. Learn how to train intelligently and take a holistic approach to your health.

  1. 10/06/2025

    Red Flags, 20km Goals, and the Art of Coaching

    This week we chat about: Who can you actually trust in the fitness industry? We share the red flags to look out for, plus some of the nonsense claims we’ve experienced recently (including one at the vets). We also get into: How to find the right program for youWhat to do when your plan isn’t working Is processed food ok to consume?James’s current training split to get him to a half-marathon. The art of coaching. What it really takes, and the question you need to ask yourself: Are you ready for change? Download 4 weeks of free coaching with James and learn: How to assess where you’re at with simple nutrition tracking, photos, and measurements.Training programs you can actually follow, whether you’ve got 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week to train.The exact changes I would make to start getting you results.How to bust through plateaus when fat loss slows down.The 5 supplements worth your money(and how to use them properly).Videos of me walking through the fat loss process so you can see how it’s actually done.Why you haven't been maintaining results and the diet after the diet. https://jameseaglefitness.aweb.page/p/5a450e69-78bc-4101-b269-cb3d5060d3ea?fbclid=PAdGRleAM95mNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8QA0Qjuij9BWLM5g5_wEiFE3Txm1jiBvvdjGx0cvcI6pGyI1u84kS_VJruC_aem_pSVftGLhtnvx_5f_iJS8SA

    35 min

  2. 09/29/2025

    Comfort Zone, Change and Chasing New goals.

    In this episode, we share our journey to pick up our new puppy and what life is like with two and how we've dealt with it so far. What happens when life throws you off track and how it's inspired us to get out of our comfort zones and embark on something new. Why routine, structure and planning make all the difference and how being unconsciously comfortable is sabotaging your potential. Plus a throwback to the training plans we used to follow from fitness magazines and what we've learnt since. Download 4 weeks of free coaching with James: https://jameseaglefitness.aweb.page/p/5a450e69-78bc-4101-b269-cb3d5060d3ea?fbclid=PAdGRleAM95mNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8QA0Qjuij9BWLM5g5_wEiFE3Txm1jiBvvdjGx0cvcI6pGyI1u84kS_VJruC_aem_pSVftGLhtnvx_5f_iJS8SA How to assess where you’re at with simple nutrition tracking, photos, and measurements.Training programs you can actually follow, whether you’ve got 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week to train.The exact changes I would make to start getting you results.How to bust through plateaus when fat loss slows down.The 5 supplements worth your money(and how to use them properly).Videos of me walking through the fat loss process so you can see how it’s actually done.Why you haven't been maintaining results and the diet after the diet.

    34 min

  3. 09/22/2025

    Back in the Game. Fat Loss, Dogs & Babies.

    We are back after a rather long break. In this first episode, we're catching you up on everything that's been going on since our last podcast. Moving to a new area.Are kids on the cards?A new addition to the family. Our own training. Fat loss and how it actually works. You can also download 4 weeks of free fat loss coaching with James. You'll get:How to assess where you’re at with simple nutrition tracking, photos, and measurements.Training programs you can actually follow, whether you’ve got 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week to train.The exact changes I would make to start getting you results.How to bust through plateaus when fat loss slows down.The 5 supplements worth your money(and how to use them properly). Videos of me walking through the fat loss process so you can see how it’s actually done.Why you haven't been maintaining results and the diet after the diet.Click the link here 👇🏼https://jameseaglefitness.aweb.page/p/5a450e69-78bc-4101-b269-cb3d5060d3ea?fbclid=PAdGRleAM95mNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8QA0Qjuij9BWLM5g5_wEiFE3Txm1jiBvvdjGx0cvcI6pGyI1u84kS_VJruC_aem_pSVftGLhtnvx_5f_iJS8SA%0A

    31 min

  4. 08/21/2023

    THE ART OF INTELLIGENT RECOVERY

    In this week's episode, James and Francesca give you the ultimate recovery strategies. They explain: Why recovery is important. The 3 best things for recovery. Foods that can help recovery. Why ice baths might be ruining your recovery. We hope you have enjoyed this week's episode.  Link to ice bath blog: https://jameseaglefitness.com/ice-baths-should-you-take-the-plunge/ https://jameseaglefitness.com @jameseaglefitness https://francescaelizabethfitness.com @francesca.elizabeth.fitness

    28 min

  5. 08/14/2023

    WHAT IS THE BEST CARDIO?

    In this week's episode, James and Francesca discuss the best form of cardio. They answer the most common questions: What are the different types of cardio? What are the health benefits? How often should you do it? What are the best activities? How can I keep muscle and do cardio? They also discuss cardio for fat loss and the best nutrition to fuel your cardiovascular activity. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. A link to blogs diving into the different energy systems: https://jameseaglefitness.com/what-is-energy-system-development/ https://jameseaglefitness.com/the-aerobic-system-part-1/ https://jameseaglefitness.com/the-aerobic-system-part-2/ https://jameseaglefitness.com/the-anaerobic-glycolytic-system-part-1/ the-anaerobic-glycolytic-system-part-2 https://jameseaglefitness.com/the-phosphocreatine-system/ https://youtu.be/sDLIaI25M6k https://jameseaglefitness.com @jameseaglefitness @francesca.elizabeth.fitness

    39 min

  6. 08/07/2023

    WHY STRONG IS BETTER THAN SKINNY

    In this week's episode, James and Francesca explain why getting strong is better than getting skinny. They chat about: Why getting strong will get you lean not skinny. What the difference between strong and skinny is. Why calories and macros determine your results. What the steps are to get you strong. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. https://youtu.be/sDLIaI25M6k https://jameseaglefitness.com @jameseaglefitness @francesca.elizabeth.fitness

    16 min

  7. 07/31/2023

    THE 3 BEST FAT LOSS STRATEGIES

    In this week's episode, James and Francesca take you through the 3 best fat loss strategies. They discuss: How James lost 20 pounds in 10 weeks. Calorie counting. Diet restriction. Time restriction. What you have to sacrifice to make a fat-loss diet work. How much weight to lose per week to maintain muscle mass. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. https://youtu.be/sDLIaI25M6k https://jameseaglefitness.com @jameseaglefitness @francesca.elizabeth.fitness

    30 min

  8. 07/24/2023

    IS SOCIAL MEDIA RUINING YOUR GAINS?

    James and Francesca are back!  In their first episode after a break, they discuss whether social media is ruining your goals.  They dive into: What is the average amount of time people spend on social media? Do you scroll when you are in the gym? Do you scroll when you're at social gatherings? How scrolling makes you feel. Ways to prevent scrolling. Why we are going social media free on the weekends.

    36 min
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The health and wellness industry is only getting harder to understand, with more polarising views, major claims and 'the world's best workout' at every click. Husband and wife, James and Francesca (and occasionally their dog Forrest) are here to help you cut through the noise. Learn how to train intelligently and take a holistic approach to your health.

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