NEW ZEALAND fitness and lifestyle podcast

Strength Block THE Podcast is a fortnightly podcast hosted by damien and sophie rabaud - new zealand based gym owners and personal trainers.

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A unique perspective on NZ Fitness Industry - and everything else in between.

Welcome to the Strength Block Podcast, hosted by husband and wife duo Damien and Sophie Rabaud. Our podcast covers a wide range of fitness topics, as well as anything we find interesting. Whether you’re looking for workout tips, strength training advice, or just want to hear Damien go in-depth on a topic that his ADHD has caused him to fixate on, this is the perfect place for you! We strive to make our content accessible and informative while keeping it light-hearted and full of personality. So come join us as we dive into all things fitness, health and wellness! And be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode of the Strength Block Podcast - we’ll give you plenty of motivation to get up and move!

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Meet Your Hosts

  • Sophie Rabaud

    OWNER | PERSONAL TRAINER

    With an extensive career as a makeup artist privately and in the film and TV industry (you might even catch her as a background extra on Shortland Street), Sophie matches her prowess with bronzer with her knowledge as a personal trainer. Her down to earth approach to health and fitness is a breath of fresh air in an industry that can be extremely superficial - she’s also the only person on the planet that can rein Damien in when he goes off on a tangent.

  • Damien rabaud

    OWNER | STRENGTH COACH

    With over 10 years experience in the industry, Damien is incredibly knowledgable in strength and conditioning. With a heavy focus on empowering people to get strong to help manage their mental health, Damien’s main goal is to make training accessible for everyone. His ADHD can cause him to go on long rants that are sometimes informative but always entertaining.

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