PT Lubbs is working to change the narrative of the fitness industry - by putting health and happiness at the centre of everything he does. Removing goals, making exercise a lifestyle, and a sports club-style atmosphere sets ADVHQ gym apart. Listen to this week&apos;s episode to find out more.

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S3 #3 - Community-based gym training, an interview with PT Lubbs

In this episode, Karlien Gerber tells me about two long distance challenges that she’s done during the past two summers. Firstly hiking Kungsleden, the 440km long trail in the north of Sweden. And, the following summer biking and hiking for 60 days in a row around Sweden and Norway. Karlien’s amazing attitude is truly inspiring, I hope you enjoy the episode

S3 #2 - The Long Distance Challenge

Keeping up exercising during winter can be tough. In this episode of the podcast Madalina Aldea shares some of her tips about how she stays motivated and explains how exercise helps her sleep, eat and feel so much better. 

S3 #1 - How to keep motivated to exercise during winter

In this episode Emma Nielsen tells me about her journey in pole dance, from entering a studio in Copenhagen on a whim, to becoming a pole dance teacher, to competing in both Denmark and UK.For me sport is not about fitness, that&apos;s just a lovely little byproduct, for me, it&apos;s about the benefits that Emma explains in this episode - friendships, loving your body for it&apos;s ability, an outlet for self-expression, and a chance to laugh and have fun!  I hope you enjoy listening to her story.

S2 #12 - Why Pole Dance?

In the penultimate episode of series 2, I speak to Yvonne Gossner from Learn Swedish Culture AB about undertaking the deeply Swedish challenge of Vasaloppet, a 90km cross country ski race from Mora to Sälen. It is the same route taken by King Gustav Vasa in 1520 when fleeing the Danes and gathering an army to revolt against Danish authorities. Along with it&apos;s historical references the race is also one of the four events that make up the Swedish Classic. (https://ensvenskklassiker.se/) Hear all about what motivated Yvonne to do Vasaloppet, the preparation for the event, and what it was really like on the day!

S2 #11 - Why Cross Country Skiing? with Yvonne Gossner

The traditional Irish sport of Gaelic Football is played all over the world, in this episode Katrina Gordon tells me how she was introduced to the sport and was hooked from the first training session despite getting injured! We talk about learning a new sport, playing for the love of playing, overcoming fear of competition and more!

S2 #10 - Why Gaelic Football?

So many people run, and for so many different reasons. In this three part special I speak to three people about why they run and what running does for them.Part One - Maria Mänty tells me about running to recover after loss, how tracking her runs allowed her to work through painful emotions and how running made her appreciate her body.Part Two - Richard Orange does barefoot running to control his ADHD, he tells me about how running enables him to be more productive at work, and be a better husband and father.Part Three - Natalija Hedén started running just 3 years ago and tells me about training for long distance events, the importance of running with others and how running makes her family proud of her.

S2 #9 - Why Running? Part 3 Running at 40

S2 #9 - Why Running? Part 2 Barefoot Running to control ADHD

S2 #9 - Why Running? Part 1 Running after loss

Belonging,  stepping out of your comfort zone, and fulfilling a childhood dream are just some of the themes covered in this episode.  Caroline Müller started to play baseball as a grown up. She tells me about initially being the only female on the team, the challenges of learning new skills and techniques, overcoming negative self talk and how being part of the team anchors her to her adopted home town of Malmö. Through personal stories the Why Exercise? podcast attempts to reveal some of those not so obvious benefits of participating in sport, and hopes to possibly even inspire one or two of you to get involved!

Series 2 #8 - Why Baseball?

Ever feeling like knocking people over on the bus?? In this episode I speak to Sussi Askler from Malmö&apos;s Crime City Rollers. She starts by explaining what Roller Derby is and how it&apos;s played. I then hear about her story  - how she got into Roller Derby to start with, about the team and importance of competition.....and she tells me how participating in roller derby keeps her using her body so she doesn&apos;t need to knock people over on the bus!This is a lovely interview that&apos;s left me searching the garage for my old roller skates!

Series 2 #7 - Why Roller Derby?

Maria Vitazka is a mum of two and former elite swimmer. She has participated in triathlons, swimruns and open water swimming.In this episode she tells me about competing as part a collegiate team in USA, being a swim coach, and how swimming effects her life.She also finished off with giving some great tips for how everyone can improve their swimming.

Series 2 #6 - Why Swimming?

A combination of athletics, acrobatics, endurance, rhythm and grace, the sport of synchronized swimming has evolved greatly over the last 100 years. In this episode, I speak to two high level swimmers, and an adult team that are all quite new to the sport. I hear about the hard work and dedication it takes to reach national level ,and see first hand just how much fun the adult team have during their Monday night training sessions. So, if you&apos;d like to hear just what it is that makes synchronized swimming so attractive and what all the participants get out of it, then listen to #5 - Why Synchronized Swimming?

Series 2 #5 - Why Synchronized Swimming?

"Padel is a party!"....in this episode I speak to 4 people about why they play padel, and the impact that it has on their lives - from learning a new sport as an adult to making new friends.The Why Exercise? podcast tells individual&apos;s stories of enhanced well-being and improved quality of life through sport and exercise. Whether you&apos;re interested in sport or looking for inspiration for ways to enhance your general well-being.....this podcast is for you!

Series 2 #4 - Why Padel?

In this episode I speak to Faith Clements, a pilates instructor, who tells me about her personal journey from severe back injury to discovering pilates as a rehabilitation method and then onto becoming an instructor herself. Faith tells me about how pilates is done and about the many benefits -  from building core strength to reducing stress to dealing with those big emotions. 

Series 2 #3 - Why Pilates?

Why Exercise? is a weekly podcast where I delve into individuals stories about how and why people participate in physical exercise and sport. I discover how it makes people feel and the difference it makes to their lives.  The podcast aims to provide an insight into all the different sports and ways of exercising that are out there, and hopes to maybe even inspire others to get involved!

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