Ever wondered if you really need protein after every workout? How many times a week should you be exercising? Or if it's actually possible to lose fat from one specific area of your body?

In this episode, I'm joined by fellow coach Diane Laing as we tackle some of the most common questions we're asked as coaches. We cut through the confusion, bust a few fitness myths and give practical, realistic advice that you can actually apply to your own health and fitness journey.

From nutrition and fat loss to motivation, consistency, strength training and foam bananas, this is an open conversation packed with tips to help you make progress without feeling overwhelmed.

Whether you're just getting started or have been on your fitness journey for years, I'm sure this episode will resonate with you.

So pop your headphones in, and join us as we answer the questions we hear time and time again.

You can find Diane on Instagram at LifeLongFitness

This episode, I’m joined by double world champion rower and triathlete Colin Wallace.

Colin grew up rowing on the River Dee in Aberdeen, competed for Team Scotland and built his life around sport. But aged 32 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after years of ignoring symptoms and hoping they’d go away.

What followed was a complete whirlwind into the world of para sport, representing Great Britain internationally, chasing Paralympic qualification and becoming a double world champion in beach sprint rowing.

We chat about living with MS, invisible disability, the mental and physical role exercise plays in his life and why saying yes to opportunities completely changed his future.

We also cover Hyrox of course.

This episode is a reminder that life doesn’t always end up looking how you expected, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be incredible.

You can find Colin on Instagram - www.instagram.com/colinjwallace

This week on Joanna: Unfiltered, I'm joined by Emily Jackson, better know as Emily in the Outdoors, a familiar face and voice in the Glasgow running community who’s inspiring thousands by keeping running real.

Emily shares her journey from joining a running club as a novice to taking on marathons and ultra races, including the brutal Devil o’ the Highlands just last weekend. We chat about the power of the running community, balancing training alongside full-time work and family life, and why strength training and yoga became game changers for her running.

The conversation also dives into the mental side of running, showing up authentically online, the highs and lows she openly shares on Instagram, and how that honesty has helped so many people relate to her. Plus, we talk messy houses, supportive husbands, creating local running groups and why running is about so much more than pace or distance.

A fun, honest and inspiring chat for runners of every level -especially those trying to juggle fitness with real life.

You can follow Emily here - https://www.instagram.com/emily_intheoutdoors/