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Real stories. Real Yorkshire honesty.
Every week Callum, Miles and Ryan sit down with people who've built careers in fitness — transformation stories, PT business building, and the honest side of the industry. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify.
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Ridge Holland on Big E, Rugby League & Life After WWE
Ridge Holland on his journey from rugby league to WWE — wrestling Big E, the highs and lows of pro wrestling, and what life looks like after the ring.
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Why In-Person Personal Training Will Be AI-Proof — Sohail Rashid
Sohail Rashid on why in-person personal training is one of the most AI-proof careers in fitness, the GLP-1 (Ozempic) boom, and what it means for the future of the industry.
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Royal Marines & Afghanistan to Personal Trainer — The Truth About This Industry
From Royal Marines service and deployment in Afghanistan to building a career as a personal trainer — an honest look at military-to-fitness transitions and the realities of this industry.
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From Council Estate to Stage with Dizzee Rascal — Now I'm a Personal Trainer
A remarkable journey — from council estate roots and performing on stage with Dizzee Rascal, to qualifying as a personal trainer and building a fitness career.
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What 90% of Blood Tests Reveal (Even When You Feel Fine)
The health markers hiding in plain sight — what routine blood tests reveal about underlying issues, and why personal trainers need to understand the bigger health picture.
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From ICU Nurse to Fitness Business: Maria's Career Change
Nurse prescriber Maria shares how she transitioned from intensive care to building a biohacking fitness business.
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From Addiction to Full-Time Boxing Coach: Pembo's Story
Raw conversation on transformation — from army and addiction to community boxing coach and fitness business owner.
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Building a Martial Arts Gym from Scratch — Ty Harrison
Ty Harrison on the story behind Sengoku Martial Arts, growing kids and adults programmes, and family-first culture.
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World-Class Dancer to Yoga Studio Owner: Laura's Story
Laura's transition from world-class competitive dancer to launching Vibe Yoga in Pontefract.
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From 46 Stone to Qualified Personal Trainer — Jack Atkinson
Jack Atkinson's raw, powerful journey battling food addiction and rebuilding confidence to qualify as a personal trainer.
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The Reality of Running Multiple Fitness Businesses
Callum and Ryan on shutting down businesses, launching new ventures, and the real rollercoaster of fitness entrepreneurship.
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British Powerlifting Champion to Bodybuilding Burnout — Sam Hincks
Decorated powerlifter and former British & World Champion Sam Hincks on pressure, burnout, and personal evolution in fitness.
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What Most PTs Get Wrong About Movement — Kim Tomlin
Biomechanics coach Kim Tomlin on movement, training for health vs aesthetics, and what most personal trainers miss.
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How Max Clark Opened His Own Boxing Gym at 18
From footballer to dedicated boxer — how Max Clark opened Clark's Boxing Academy in Normanton at just 18 years old.
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Super League Debut to Heart Surgery — Kiel's Story
Kiel opens up about adversity at every stage — Super League debut, heart surgery, and a pancreatic diagnosis. A story of resilience.
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How to Scale Your PT Business Online — with Miles
How to become an online personal trainer, find your niche, and real industry insights from Miles, a seasoned fitness professional.
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From Addiction to Personal Trainer — Marcus, Mean and Clean
Marcus's raw and honest journey through addiction, recovery, and how he built Mean and Clean around his transformation.
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Personal Trainer — Luke McCarthy
Luke McCarthy, Head Hybrid Coach at BoFitFam, on the hard lessons from his fitness career and what he'd do differently.
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How Personal Training Made Me a Better Racing Driver — Zak Meakin
How Zak Meakin bridged motorsport and fitness, and what personal training gave him as a competitive racing driver.
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How Gemma Left Her Corporate Job to Become a Personal Trainer
Gemma from Saddleworth on leaving a stable corporate career and building a PT business from scratch.
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How Running Saved Me from Addiction — Matty Bell
Matty Bell on how running became his recovery tool, and how PT Launch Lab helped him channel that into a career in fitness.
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Why I Shut Down My £500K Online PT Business — The Honest Story
Callum and Ryan on Shred Lifestyle — what it was, why it worked, and why they chose to shut it down at its peak.
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How We Scaled PT Launch Lab Courses — with Sam, Merve EdTech
Sam from Merve EdTech on the intersection of education technology and fitness, and how it changed PT Launch Lab's course delivery.
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What PureGym Looks for When Hiring Personal Trainers — Mac Livock
PureGym Regional Manager Mac Livock on career growth, what makes a great PT, and what gym employers actually look for.
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Is Becoming a Personal Trainer Still Worth It? The Honest Answer
Callum and Ryan tackle the question head-on — is the PT market saturated, can you make a real living, and is the career still worth it?
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How I Built an Online PT Business to £500K — Ryan's Full Story
Ryan goes back to the beginning — how he built an online PT business from nothing to £500K, and what he'd do differently.
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Sick of the 9–5? How to Build a Fitness Career You Actually Want
How to become an online personal trainer with full mentorship — and why escaping the rat race through fitness is more achievable than you think.
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Good Clients vs Nightmare Clients — What Every PT Needs to Know
Callum and Ryan break down the difference between great clients and difficult ones — and how to attract the right people from day one.
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Will AI Replace Personal Trainers? The Honest Answer
A genuine look at AI in personal training — where it helps, where it falls short, and why the human element will never be replaced.
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The Brutal Reality of a Personal Trainer's Working Hours
The unsociable hours, the grind, and the reality of being a PT that nobody talks about — honest takes from people who've lived it.
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Why Most Fitness Influencers Are Lying to You
Callum and Ryan on the problem with fitness influencer culture — and how to pick real role models when you're building a PT career.
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