In this episode Chris has a chat with Lori Shaw from RP Strength. Lori is the Chief Recipe Developer and is also the awesome host of their Youtube cooking show as well as a co-host on the RP podcast. In todays episode find out how Lori started her journey with RP Strength and how she thrived in times of great adversity through her diagnosis of canc…

In this episode Chris and Reanne discuss powerlifting coaching on game day with the brilliant Lyle Mcdonald and go into detail about the preparation and art of coaching. Lyle is an incredibly intelligent, witty and experienced coach that absolutely loves learning and discovering more about the human body and what it is capable of. He is the author …

In this episode Chris and Reanne interview Nick Shaw, the CEO and founder of RP Strength . Find out how Nick started RP strength and how he started working with elite athletes such as; Rich Froning, Mattie Rodgers and Annie Thorisdottir as well as the fundamentals on how to optimise your performance. We also discuss mental discipline and how that c…

Today The Heavy Metal Strength Coach welcomes Kate Quinn from Heavy Metal Therapy to discuss her baby, the peer support collective Heavy Metal Therapy. We chat about the importance of heavy metal in her own life. We chat about the current research about heavy metal and discuss why some people may gravitate towards metal. We dabble in musical recomm…

In this episode Chris chats with the incredibly talented Lawrence Farncombe aka Strength Coach Farncombe. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Farncombe has worked with an incredible roster of athletes and is known for building his athletes technique that create incredible results. Having coached many International, European and Nation…

In today's episode, The Heavy Metal Strength Coach is joined by Jason Leenaarts. Jason is a coach, gym owner, podcaster, proud father, and husband. In the episode, we discussed everything coaching and podcasting and how his varied past has led him to where he is today. Jason candidly talks about his history of drug addiction, abuse, and therapy, an…

In this episode Chris and Reanne chat to the inspiring Robynne Smith and James Lockley. After the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown Robynne and James decided to raise money for a charity called C.A.L.M (Campaign Against Living Miserably). C.A.L.M's mission is to prevent suicide and offer support to those who need it the most. Tune into this episod…

In this episode Chris and Reanne interview Alan Thrall. Owner of Untamed Strength, based in Sacramento California, Alan talks about his defiant journey from the Marine Corps into strength training, building a business and an awesome Youtube channel! Be sure to check out his YouTube channel via https://www.youtube.com/user/athrall7 and his Instagram…

In this episode Chris catches up with Dr Paul Rimmer. A fitness consultant dabbling in the areas such as physiology, blood testing, nutrition and coaching mentorship. To learn more about his performance clinics visit @be_better_with_nexus and to keep up to date about all of his awesome educational events visit https://www.traperformanceeducation.co…

In this episode Chris and Reanne interview the incredibly talented psychologist Dr Lisa Lewis. Find out the fundamentals of building a strong, resilient and healthy mind within personal and coaching settings, and discover what daily habits will help you through some of today's testing times. Dr Lewis has worked with a variety of clients and as a re…

In this episode Chris and Reanne catch up about their personal experiences during the COVID-19 crisis and how it has affected their coaching practise with clients. Tune in to find out how they are continuing their vision of helping their clients stay healthy and strong and what COVID-19 has taught them.…

Dean Somerset is an amazing personal trainer based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He has an incredible amount of knowledge about the body and works with clients varying from; post-surgical joint rehabilitation, neural impairments, spinal cord injuries, cancer patients, elite runners... the list goes on! It's clear that this guy is awesome and knows a…

In this episode Reanne and Chris interview Boston based personal trainer and writer, Tony Gentilcore. Aside from his love of deadlifts and cheese, Tony also loves helping people lift heavy things, move better and build a strong mind. He also articles for some of the industry leading magazines and websites too! Find out where his journey started in …

In this episode Chris interviews Andy Wilson from Andy's Man Club. Originally founded by Luke and Elaine, Andy helped build the Leeds group and continue to help them achieve their mission. Andy's Man Club is a talking group who's mission is to stop men from taking their own lives. Find out how Andy's Man Club started and how supporting one another …

In this episode find out what the studies reveal for both Crossfit and Powerlifting injury rates. We also delve into training preparation and how to minimise your risk of injury to improve the longevity in your training.

In this episode Chris breaks down the process for handling clients on their competition day, as well as providing tips on how to keep your head in a good place! Reanne talks about her first experience at powerlifting and how it differs from Crossfit.

Welcome to the new and revised podcast! In this episode Chris Kershaw (The Heavy Metal Strength Coach) talks about his journey from bodybuilding to powerlifting and his passion for personal training.

Trying to lose weight can be frustrating to say the least, today I will help you reframe your thoughts to see your previous setbacks as opportunites to learn and grow. Simply by learning how to let go.

In today’s episode find out what weekly actions you can take to destroy the rest of 2018!

Find out the impact stress has on our bodies, where stress can stem from and how to reduce it.

In this short amd sharp episode, learn the controllables needed to maximise your progress and chase excellence every single day.

What are habits? Can you change them? ... tune into today's epsiode to find out and discover the true power habits have on your fitness and health progress.

In today's episode find put the true power of your mind and learn what causes us to feel and act in a certain way depending on our thought process.

Sometimes in order to keep pushing forward, reflecting back on where you started can ignite the fire! In todays espisode I take you back to where I started to help you understand that we are all capable of becoming everything we aspire to be, physically and mentally.

In today's episode find out how you can reboost your motivation and disciple by getting in touch with your why. Why do you want to lose weight? Why do you want to be healthier? We all have a why, but do you really know how important yours is to you?

Today I interview one of my awesome collegues Reiss Silva, boxing is his thing, strength and conditioning is his craft and mindset is his medicine. In this episode you will find out how awesome this guy is and how to take a leaf from his book to ensure you succeed physically and mentally.

Are you really maximising those daily controllables to optimise your progress, do you even know what they are? If not don't sweat it because in today's episode I take you through what to master and why.

Do your peers and family members lift you up or try and bring you down? In this episode find out how to deal with a negative Nancy and surround yourself with positive Polly's.

It's all about a calorie deficit right? Hmm not really. Today I dicuss the importance of good quality food choices within a calorie deficit.

Mindset... you may sigh at that word but it could be the difference between you achieving or failing to reach your goals. In this episode, I discuss the impact mindset can have on your results.

Juice plus, Huel, 1,000 calorie diets .... you’ve heard about them! Today’s episode talks about the impact these diets have on you and how to get out of the vicious yo-yo dieting circle.

A questions asked many, many times... today I try and clear it up as much as possible for you!

This very first episode covers the female cycle and how your moods and training can be affected. Ladies listen closely! Grab a pen or email me if you want to make sure the information sticks in!