Training Through Pregnancy: Twins, Lifting Weights & Breaking Fitness Myths
Damien and Sophie return to the Strength Block Podcast with a big life update — Sophie is 21 weeks pregnant with twins. In this episode, we talk honestly about pregnancy, strength training, and the outdated beliefs that still surround women lifting weights while pregnant. From navigating sickness in the first trimester to returning to training in the second, Sophie shares what it’s actually been like — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We cover: Training during pregnancy and common misco...
25 Aug 2025
Advanced Gym Training Techniques and When to Use them
Ready to smash through those frustrating plateaus and take your lifting to the next level? This episode is packed with game-changing advanced techniques that'll transform your training forever! We're diving deep into three powerhouse methods that serious lifters swear by: pause squats (the secret weapon for building explosive strength), accommodating resistance using bands and chains (because your muscles deserve a proper challenge), and strategic overload training that'll have you lifting nu...
26 May 2025
Strength Training & Life Balance: Avoid Burnout & Train Smarter
This episode explores the emotional, physical, and mental impacts of fitness, helping listeners build a better relationship with their training and avoid gym burnout.
22 Apr 2025
Starting Strength Training? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes
Discover the five crucial fitness mistakes Damien and Sophie made starting their journeys, covering carbs, supplements, training myths, and more. Join Damien and Sophie on Episode 11 of the Strength Block podcast as they share the top five mistakes they made when beginning their health and fitness journeys. From tackling common carb myths and nutrition pitfalls to breaking down the inefficiencies of bodybuilding splits, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to learn from the...
4 Feb 2025
The Wins and the Losses: Reflecting on Business in 2024
In this months episode, 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! Looking for some of the best training programs available (I might be a little biased)? The Strength Block App has everything you need to train, track and progress. App. Grab ...
1 Oct 2024
How ADHD Medication Changed my Life and Training | Pros & Cons of Adult ADHD Diagnosis & Ritalin
This is my personal journey navigating Adult ADHD with medication. Over the past couple of years, I've discovered an interesting connection between my ADHD, workout routine, and the impact medication has had on both my personal and professional life. I cover a lot of ground in this video. I tried to not ramble to much, but as you can tell by the length of the video I can not minimize the impact medication has had. It definitely isn't all sunshine and roses, there are heaps of pros and cons to...
13 Mar 2023
Private Vs. Commercial Gyms - Pros and Cons
In this weeks episode, we have a discussion on the different types of gyms, including big commercial gyms, specialty gyms such as powerlifting, olympic weightlifting and strongman gyms, and private gyms. So listen to find out about the pros and cons of private vs commercial gyms.Follow Strength Block📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nz/🖥 Website: https://www.strengthblock.co.nzFollow Sophie📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_beddoes/🖥...
2 Dec 2022
Ep#7: ADHD - Damien's Adult ADHD Diagnosis.
In this weeks episode, we delve into Damien's recent ADHD diagnosis . He's had a lot of questions about it, and has been refraining from talking about it too much as he has been processing it himself. However, he thought it was important to have a chat about it, clear up some misconceptions and begin to open up to other people about this internal battle that he finally has some closure on.Follow Strength Block📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nz/ 🖥 Website: http...
18 Nov 2022
Episode 6: Our Incorrect Perceptions of Success in Life
We had a little break but we're back! In this weeks episodes we have a chat about how the fast paced world of social media messes with our perception of success, how we are affected by confirmation bias of success and seldom notice when something has failed - all related back to Damien's extremely long journey in his career. Follow Strength Block 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nz/ 🖥 Website: https://www.strengthblock.co.nz Follow Sophie 📷 In...
22 Oct 2022
The importance of your "Third Place"
In this weeks episode we cover the concept of the "third place" - that place that is neither your work nor your home, but plays an essential role in your emotional happiness, and how these "third places" are slowly disappearing from our world. Follow Strength Block 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nz/ 🖥 Website: https://www.strengthblock.co.nz Follow Sophie 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_beddoes/ 🖥 Website: https://w...
7 Oct 2022
Own. Your. Space. Dealing with gym anxiety.
It has been quite a couple of weeks for us, but this is the first episode to be recorded out of our Strength Block Facility! Big milestone. We give you an update on that before moving onto the topic for the week - gymtimidation!We talk about how to manage being intimidated in a gym environment, learning to own your own space and that if you are a gym veteran, you need to accommodate new lifters - they have just as much right to use equipment as you!........Follow Strength Block📷 Instagr...
23 Sept 2022
Cardio, is that Spanish? And an update on Strength Block
In this weeks episode, we have a chat about whether or not you should do LISS cardio - Low intensity steady state cardio. Should everyone do LISS? And how much do you need to do?We also give an update on the opening of Strength Block, our semi private gym that's opening next week in Albany on Aucklands North Shore.Follow Strength Block📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nz/🖥 Website: https://www.strengthblock.co.nzFollow Sophie📷 Instagram: https://www....
9 Sept 2022
Adjusting your Fitness Expectations to Match your Lifestyle
In this weeks episode, we have a little update on the opening our Strength Block facility, and then focus on on todays topic - lowering your overall expectations for your fitness results based on your lifestyle, and why that is perfectly OK!Follow UsStrength BlockInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nzSophieInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sophie_beddoesWebsite: http://www.sophiebeddoespt.comDamienInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/damienliftsWebsite: http:/...
31 Aug 2022
Welcome to Strength Block!
Welcome to Strength Block! Just a little bit about ourselves and some exciting news!Follow UsStrength BlockInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/strengthblock.nzSophieInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sophie_beddoesWebsite: http://www.sophiebeddoespt.comDamienInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/damienliftsWebsite: http://www.damienlifts.co.nzLooking for some of the best training programs available (I might be a little biased)? The Strength Block App has everyt...
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