Real Talk Fitness with ANPT

About Real Talk Fitness with ANPT

Welcome to Real Talk Fitness with ANPT, your go-to podcast for honest and relatable conversations about fitness, nutrition, and finding balance in a busy life. Hosted by Ashleigh Cumins, owner of Ashleigh Newburn Personal Training (ANPT) and a busy mum of two energetic boys, this podcast is all about making fitness work for your life. With experience as a fitness model, CrossFit competitor, and powerlifter, Ashleigh brings a unique perspective to the table, sharing both the highs and challenges of her own fitness journey. She knows firsthand how personal fitness goals can be and understands the demands of juggling work, family, and self-care. Whether you’re striving to build strength, improve body composition, or simply feel better in your own skin, Ashleigh cuts through the noise to offer practical advice, motivation, and tools to help you succeed. Expect real talk about everything from workout tips and nutrition strategies to mindset, hormones, and even how to include your family in the process. If you’re ready to take the overwhelm out of fitness and create a healthier, stronger, and more balanced version of yourself, this podcast is for you. Tune in for actionable tips, expert insights, and a dose of inspiration to keep you moving forward—no matter where you are on your journey. Web: https://www.ashleighnewburnspt.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshnewburnPT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anpt_15/

Publisher

Ashleigh Cumins

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2024

Latest episode

6 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Why HYROX Simulations Alone Won’t Make You Faster

   Think doing more HYROX simulations will automatically make you faster? Not quite. One of the biggest mistakes I see in HYROX training is treating every workout like a race. Running into sleds, burpees, lunges and wall balls definitely feels specific — but constantly testing your fitness isn’t the same as actually building it. In this episode, I break down the science of what really makes you faster at HYROX and why our HYROX program separates training into different areas: 🏃 Zone 2 running — building your aerobic engine and ability to recover. ⚡ Running intervals — improving speed, VO₂ max, lactate threshold and your ability to hold faster paces. 🏋️ HYROX skill training — improving station efficiency, transitions, pacing and your ability to run under fatigue. We also dive into energy systems, running economy, compromised running, fatigue and why smashing yourself with simulations every week can actually take away from the quality training you need to improve. A HYROX simulation can show you where your fitness is right now. Good programming is what actually changes it. If you’re training for HYROX and wondering why you're working incredibly hard but your times aren't getting faster, this episode will help you understand what might be missing. Because the goal isn't just to get better at surviving HYROX workouts. The goal is to become a faster, stronger and more efficient HYROX athlete.

2. 

   6 Sept 2026

   “I Want a More Toned Butt” — Understanding How Muscle Growth Actually Works

   “I want bigger glutes.” “I want a more toned butt.” “I don’t want to get bulky — I just want more shape.” But what does that actually mean, and how does your body create that change? In this episode, we break muscle growth down in simple terms so you can understand what’s actually happening when you train. We cover primary and secondary movers, how different muscles work together during exercises, why your glutes need enough stimulus to grow, and why simply “feeling the burn” doesn’t necessarily mean you’re building muscle. We also dive into the nutrition side — protein, calories, carbohydrates and why eating enough matters if your goal is to change the size and shape of a muscle. Plus, we unpack what people really mean when they say they want to look “toned,” the difference between building muscle and losing body fat, progressive overload, recovery, and why doing endless glute exercises isn’t necessarily going to give you better results. If you’ve ever wondered why your body isn’t changing despite training consistently, this episode will help you understand the why behind your training so you can stop chasing random exercises and start training with purpose. 🎧 Your body doesn’t understand “I want a bigger butt” — it understands the stimulus you give it.

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Understanding Allied Health & Building Your Health and Fitness Team

   Ever had pain, an injury or something going on with your body and thought… who am I actually supposed to see? A physio? Exercise physiologist? Dietitian? Psychologist? Podiatrist? GP? Massage therapist? Or can your personal trainer help? In this episode, I break down the world of allied health in simple terms so you can understand what different health professionals actually do, where their roles overlap, and how they can support your fitness journey. We dive into the difference between rehab and training, where a PT’s scope starts and stops, when pain needs further investigation, why simply resting isn’t always rehabilitation, and how tissue tolerance and progressive loading fit into getting you back to doing what you love. We also talk about why good coaches and health professionals should work together rather than compete with each other, and why the goal shouldn’t be to make you feel broken or dependent on treatment — it should be to help you become more capable, confident and independent. Whether you're dealing with an injury, managing a health condition, returning to exercise or simply confused about who you should see, this episode will help you better understand your options. Your health and fitness journey is a team effort — but the key is knowing who you need, when you need them, and why.

Who has been a guest on Real Talk Fitness with ANPT

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• Bec Miller
• Monique
• Lisa
• Nicholette
• Caeley

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4.8 / 5

6 ratings

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