HCA Talks Health
The Health Coaches Academy podcast series, HCA Talks Health, is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. With a focus on in-depth health and wellness related subjects, the podcast series aims to bring together experts in the field of health and wellness coaching to share their insights and experiences.
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HCA Talks Health
Rethinking Health and Fitness | Josh Wood on Practical Strength for Everyday Life | HCA Talks Health
Looking to feel stronger, more energised, and confident in your body, even as life gets busier and things change?
In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we explore a refreshingly realistic approach to health and fitness, one that isn’t about chasing six-packs or punishing workouts, but about building strength that supports your life.
Our guest, Josh Wood, is a TEDx speaker, educator, and fitness expert whose journey has taken him from powerlifting and combat sports to guiding people through the wilderness, and now coaching everyday adults toward sustainable strength. After becoming a parent, Josh rethought how he trains, recovers, and builds fitness into real life and shares the simple shifts that make a lasting difference.
🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why traditional “all-or-nothing” fitness advice often fails
- How to build strength that supports your life, not competes with it
- Small, realistic actions you can take today to feel stronger and more capable
- How to stay consistent even when motivation is low or time is tight
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 From combat sports to coaching parents
03:00 Manual therapy, clinics & mindset shift
04:00 Moving fully into gym-based coaching
05:00 Passive vs active participation in health
06:00 Becoming a parent & changing priorities
07:00 Taking care of yourself to show up for family
08:00 Time, energy & minimum effective dose training
09:00 Food, steps & simple lifestyle foundations
10:00 Confidence, capacity & being a role model
11:00 Competence builds confidence
12:00 Parents knowing what to do but not doing it
13:00 Paralysis by analysis in fitness
14:00 Simplifying the first step
15:00 Walking as a starting point
16:00 Protein as a game-changer
17:00 Practical protein guidelines
18:00 Progress over perfection
19:00 Final message: one action at a time
Whether you’re a parent, juggling a busy schedule, or simply looking for a practical way to improve your health and fitness, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you start moving in the right direction today.
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