The Champion's Mindset
The Champion's Mindset
Leo McNeill
Achieve your success, happiness, knowledge and body-goals by developing the mindset of a champion with this fitness-focused podcast.
52. How to Train Now Gyms Are Re-Opening
In this episode of The Champion's Mindset, Leo advises you on training now gyms are re-opening after three months. Leo explains that assessing our bodies is crucial for our new routine, how have you behaved during lockdown? Have you continued to exercise or not? Hows your diet been? Have you done at least a little bit of exercise? How you answer these questions will alter how you train to begin with. Leo discusses the fear of delayed on-set muscle soreness. Leo advises you to not get over excited and overtrain, this will cause serious DOMS and stop you from training for the rest of the week.
Jul 10, 2020
7 min
51. Steroids, Should You Take Them for Sport Enhancement?
In this episode of The Champion's Mindset, Leo talks about steroids. Steroids have become a taboo within the sporting industry but why? Leo dives deep into the history of steroids talking about why they are perceived to be incredibly dangerous although being used in hospitals to treat illnesses. Leo then answers the question which is on a lot of peoples mind 'should I take steroids?'. Leo gives a non bias answer discussing the pros and cons.
Jul 3, 2020
22 min
50. Prime Time All The Time
In this episode of The Champion's Mindset, Leo talks about why its important to be in your prime all the time to increase your sporting performance. More importantly Leo also explains how to be in your prime all the time, whether its during your sport, at home or at work! Be sure to follow Leo on instagram @Leo.mcneill
Jun 28, 2020
5 min
49. What if I Cannot Do Compound Exercises?
In this episode of The Champion's Mastermind, Leo talks about compound exercises and what you should do if you cannot do them during lockdown!  Is there any point of working out if you cannot do compound exercises? After all compound exercises need to be 70% of your workout to get the most if you want to build muscle! Listen to the episode and find out...
May 27, 2020
8 min
48. Rob Reinaldo & Tom Day: Staying Mentally Healthy During Lockdown
In this episode of 'The Champion's Mindset', Leo speaks with professional Bodybuilders Rob Reinaldo and Tom day about mental health during lockdown. All three of them discuss their struggles during lockdown whilst shining light on the current COVID-19 lockdown. Advice from Leo, Rob and Tom is shared on how to stay mentally strong during a current time when most people cannot train to their full potential. It's apparent that a lot of people are struggling without their normal gym routine and it was time for some professionals to share their knowledge on how to make the most of the situation we are all in.
May 15, 2020
21 min
47. Abel James (The Fat Burning Man): How to Eat Better With 'The Wild Diet' | Outdoor Workouts and the Benefits
In this episode of The Champion's Mindset, Leo connects with Abel James (The Fat Burning Man). Abel has achieved so much in his career, to highlight a couple achievements: NYT Best Seller (The Wild Diet) and he has also been listed in the top 100 most influential people in health and fitness. Leo and Abel discuss everything about his NYT Best Seller 'The Wild Diet'. Abel dives deep into this method of dieting and explains that it will change peoples life forever, this diet has gone crazy around the world and its no surprise due to its flexibility and Abels understanding of quality products. Leo then asks Abel about his view on outdoor workouts and what he does or doesn't like about them. It turns out that Abel is a huge fan and explains why in this episode.
May 8, 2020
38 min
46. Snacking Problem Solved
In this episode of The Champion's Mindset, Leo discusses the thought process you need whilst food shopping. Do you find yourself buying ready available snacks to fill your evenings? You need to listen to this episode. Whilst food shopping have these two primary thoughts, 1. meals & 2. snacks I need to prepare/cook. Snacks are usually used to fill time during boredom but if you only have food that needs preparing your desire to snack will be diminished and you will be forced to make better choices when eating.
May 3, 2020
4 min
45. Is Your Fitness/Health Worsening During Lockdown?
In this episode of The Champion's Mastermind, Leo talks about the importance of perseverance. Leo explains that it took you longer than three weeks to get the body you have been most happy with, therefor the natural negative emotion surrounding your lack of progression during lockdown isn't true or healthy. Leo then goes onto to talking about your body and what it needs in order to have a physiological response, expressing the importance that 'weight' isn't one of them but instead 'resistance' is.
Apr 26, 2020
6 min
44. No Motivation and Loss in Productivity?
In this episode of The Champions Mindset, Leo talks about how the loss of routine during the COVID-19 pandemic caused him to lose productivity and motivation.  Leo goes on to explain the five things you need to include into your day to reclaim the productivity and motivation you once had. With the current situation of the world today, a lot of us have more hours in the day to utilise. If you want to be productive but can't find any will power this episode explains everything.
Apr 10, 2020
7 min
43. R.I.P Gym life
In this episode of The Champions Mindset, Leo talks about gyms shutting down across the uk due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Leo talks about why he thinks home workouts aren't going to work for everyone. Leo asks you to write down all the things you like about going to the gym, this will then all you to come up with a plan to implement into your new gym routine. Leo believes callisthenics at the local park will be the answer for so many people.
Mar 21, 2020
5 min
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