Tom Blackman Podcast
My podcast covers a range of topics on nutrition and training.
- Build More Muscle
- Lose More Body Fat
- In Less Time
- With Less Stress
All podcast episodes are also viewable as a video on my YouTube channel.
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Most Recent Podcasts
Weights or Cardio to Get into Shape?
When working with new clients I often get asked “is cardio or weights training best for weight loss and what should my priority be to do? My reply is always that I combine the two where possible. The thing about cardio is that most people hate it. I hate doing cardio with a vengeance and
How much does a diet plan cost?
How much should you pay for a diet plan? I’m often asked how much does a diet plan cost? The answer often surprises people, in that I counter with “how much of the work do you want to do yourself? As with most things, if you really do your own research and increase your knowledge
All Podcast Episodes
Weights or Cardio to Get into Shape?
When working with new clients I often get asked “is cardio or weights training best for weight loss and what should my priority be to do? My reply is always that I combine the two where possible. The thing about
How much does a diet plan cost?
How much should you pay for a diet plan? I’m often asked how much does a diet plan cost? The answer often surprises people, in that I counter with “how much of the work do you want to do yourself?
How To Set Fat Loss Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Are You Doing These 4 Simple Things To Make Sure You Hit Your Fat Loss Goals? Over 10 years of coaching clients in fat loss and body composition change has given me a unique insight into what works and what
Best Time To Workout If You Own Your Own Business
The ‘best’ time to workout is often different for business owners If you’re a business owner with a hectic schedule but want to build muscle and lose fat then what is the best time of the day to workout to
Do You REALLY Want to Get Shredded For Summer
I always get people saying that they want to get shredded for summer without really knowing what it is they are asking for. ‘Shredded’ in the real terms is a bodybuilding show level of condition. It’s sub 5% body fat
Do You Need a Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Build Muscle
Can you lose weight without a diet plan? Do you really need a meal planner in order to get the body you want and build more muscle? The answer to this really depends on what stage of your journey you
What is the best time to do cardio?
When should you do cardio for the most fat loss? If you are looking to maximise fat use for fuel then the best time to do cardio would be in a fasted state with low glycogen availability. This is why
Compounding your efforts for a successful Body Transformation
What is the secret to gaining muscle and losing body fat? It’s not down to one key ingredient, it’s from having many cogs working together to create a bulletproof system that supports your goal. Many diet gurus will sell a
What to do when you’ve gained weight on a Monday
Why you should expect to gain weight on a Monday and why it doesn’t mean you’ve failed on your diet Every client I have worked with over my 10+ years of coaching has, at some point text me in a
Eating in a calorie deficit and working out but not losing weight
Is your metabolism broken from dieting? People often think that their metabolism has been broken from over dieting. The phrase has been banded about all over social media by diet gurus who then proceed to push their ‘metabolism fixer’ program
How Clean Eating Every Day Can Lead To Weight Gain
Your Good Intentions For Losing Weight Can Work Against You If You Try To Eat Clean All The Time I want to challenge your idea that weight loss is dependant on eating clean. I’ll discuss how aiming for perfection actually
When Will Gyms Reopen in the UK after Lockdown
If you are itching for gyms to reopen then you are not alone Gyms have been closed since January 4th and after a month with the cases, deaths and R number coming down gym goers are starting to ask when
Reserve Calories
Give yourself an added layer of security for success on your diet with reserve calories Many diets fail because they have an ‘all or nothing’ approach. You are either eating to your calories or you are not. Eat within your
Does Eating Healthy Mean You Can’t Eat Junk Food
“Tom, how can you say you’re a nutritionist if you eat cheesecake late at night? That’s not healthy” I received this message in my Instagram inbox after a rather tongue in cheek post of a cheesecake which serves 6 people
Why your New Year’s Resolutions Always Fail
How to make sure that new year’s resolution list gets completed instead of forgotten There are 4 main reasons why new year’s resolutions fail. Every year people dream up things they want to change with their lives and every year
How to Stop Getting Fat at Xmas
Enjoy food at Xmas without it impacting your body fat levels too badly so you can start the New Year without jumping onto a restrictive fad diet Stop the cycle of getting fat at Xmas followed by crash dieting with
Is Your Weekly Weigh In Making You Fat?
If you weigh yourself weekly you might be making it harder to lose fat. This is something I have seen repeatedly in clients I work with. Here’s why. When you’re trying to lose weight it’s likely that at some point
Macros for Fat Loss
Understanding what macro splits you need for a fat loss meal plan and how to calculate them What are the best macros for fat loss? There’s many diets you can do to lose weight and the macros diet is one
6 things you can do in 24 hours to help maximise fat loss
You still need a calorie deficit but here’s 6 things that can help fat loss. All you tend to hear nowadays is ‘create a calorie deficit’ from fat loss coaches. Since it became sexy to be ‘team science’ the calorie
Can Creatine Improve Your Mental Health
Creatine is a supplement used to build muscle mass and boost athletic performance For years creatine has been used by athletes to boost their strength and power in the gym and on the track. There are thousands of research studies
9 Positive Ways to Cope With Lockdown
There is a second lockdown in the Uk due to corona virus Here are 9 ways to cope with lockdown that you can put into action within the next few days. Put these into action to come out having improved
Building Good Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle
How to make strong habits that last and minimise bad habits that stop you achieving your weight loss goals No one ever loses weight by luck. Although they may not know it, the most successful fat loss winners will have
How to Stop Your Metabolism Slowing Down When Dieting
There are 3 things that can slow down your metabolism quickly Sedentary lifestyle No resistance training Low protein intake These are contributing factors to a slow metabolism which you may be aware of. What happens though when you are not
How to Boost Your Immune System Against Cold and Viruses
How you can boost your immune system against colds and viruses this winter with these 4 cheap, everyday supplements. Immune system boosting is a hot topic at the moment mostly because of COVID-19 and Corona virus. As a result of
What is the difference between weight loss and fat loss
There is a big difference between weight loss and fat loss Weight loss is often confused with fat loss. Weight gain is often confused with fat gain. If you associate the scales with progress then this podcast will shed some
What is a calorie deficit and how do you create one?
What is a Calorie Deficit? A calorie deficit is a buzz word in the weight loss industry, at least for people who aren’t fake gurus it is. A calorie deficit is absolutely needed in order to lose weight because it’s