Host Vanessa Leone speaks with fitness experts Rhys James and Jesse O’Sullivan about tracking performance and wellness metrics. Jesse, an online coach, tracks body composition, strength, sleep, and stress markers. Rhys, training for an Ironman, measures power, heart rate variability, and swim speed. They discuss the role of data in setting goals, motivation, and avoiding overtracking. Jesse highlights sleep as a key wellness metric, while Rhys emphasizes cognitive testing for future fitness trends. The episode explores the importance of individualized assessments and balancing data-driven training with movement enjoyment. They close with a call for listener engagement and future testing events.
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Fact-Checking Fitness Myths with Sarah Zakzouk
Host Vanessa Leone welcomes wellness consultant and journalist Sarah Zakzouk. Sarah shares her journey from publishing to fitness, specializing in Pilates, personal training, and wellness consulting. She discusses her passion for writing, contributing to Vogue Arabia, and launching Wellness Division. The conversation explores fitness media, social media influence, and the importance of fact-checking health information. Sarah emphasises the need for balanced fitness goals beyond aesthetics, advocating for mindful movement and individualised progress tracking. She highlights her movement therapy practices, including strength training, Pilates, swimming, and beach walks. The episode closes with an invitation for listener engagement and further discussions.
Vanessa Leone Movement Therapist 