Starting your fitness journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so much conflicting advice out there, it’s easy to make simple mistakes that can slow your progress, stall results, or leave you feeling frustrated. But guess what? You don’t have to make these mistakes yourself! Episode 11 of the Strength Block podcast dives into the five biggest missteps Damien and Sophie made early in their health and fitness journeys. Packed with personal anecdotes, expert insights, and a dash of humor, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for beginners and experts alike. Here’s your chance to skip the trial-and-error phase and fast-track your success. Read on for a breakdown of the key lessons from this episode and actionable tips to help you train smarter, eat better, and crush your fitness goals.

We take some time to reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was 2024. It was a hard year for everyone, but particularly difficult for small business in New Zealand. We cover some of the massive mistakes we made as business owners, what we learnt from them and what we're doing in 2025 to fix them!

Should you become a personal trainer? Is it all it appears to be? I speak on my 10 years of experience as a coach and gym owners to paint a real picture on what being a personal trainer is like.

Gain unmatched insights with our expert-led resource on 'how to program for strength.' Perfect for beginners and experienced coaches, this comprehensive guide is your path to efficient and powerful programming so that you and your clients can keep making progress in the gym.. It's time to level up your programming training!

Your “third place” is an incredibly important part of your life. It is the place that is neither your home nor your workplace, and plays a major role in your mental health. Unfortunately, they are becoming less common - but gyms are proving to be many people’s choice of “third place”.