The Fit For Purpose Podcast

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By: Alex & Sarah Dick-Cleland

For the individual who trains hard, eats well and does the work but still doesn’t look or feel how they want. This podcast cuts through the noise and gives you the tools, structure and mindset shifts to actually build the body and lifestyle you’ve been chasing. Real coaching, real talk, and clear science backed advice. Just stuff that works, from coaches who live it. Whether you're wanting to build a strong & fit body, compete in Hyrox, have a run event to train for or simply want to feel good, this podcast is for you.

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How to lose body fat and maximise energy for training performance
#56
Today at 2:28 PM

Have you ever felt like you're training hard, ticking all the boxes, but your body still doesn't reflect the effort?

You shouldn't have to choose between getting leaner and performing better


The goal is to improve body composition while maintaining energy, recovery, strength, and performance

In today's episode, we break down how you can! 


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Why Your Fitness Watch Is Probably Lying To You
#55
06/15/2026

Have you ever finished a workout, looked at your watch, seen 1,200 calories burned and thought "great I've earned that pizza tonight"


Or maybe you've woken up, checked your recovery score and decided not to train because your watch told you that you're only 32% recovered.


The problem is, what if your watch is wrong?

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Discipline Isn’t Your Problem
#54
06/08/2026

You do not need more discipline.


In fact, for most people listening to this, discipline is probably the one thing you have plenty of.

You're training 4, 5, maybe 6 times a week.You're showing up to work.You're looking after your family.You're juggling responsibilities every single day.


In today's episode we lay it all out so you can stop feeling so overwhelmed with the information out there and double down on the actual things that will help you succeed long term! 

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The Difference Between Training Hard And Training Well
#53
06/01/2026

Most of you probably think more effort = more results

But a lot of you are exhausted, sore, burnt out… and still not progressing

“Training hard” and “training well” are not the same thing

In today's episode, we explain how to tell the difference and how you should train to succeed long term! 


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Lessons We Have Learnt From Building a Brand
#52
05/25/2026

People see the content, the clients, the transformations, the events… but they don’t always see what actually goes into building something people trust.

So today we wanted to talk honestly about the biggest lessons we’ve learnt building Every Move Academy

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5 traits of highly successful people on their fitness journey
#51
05/18/2026

Break down the 5 traits we see in the 1,300 clients we've worked with over the last 9 years who actually succeed long term with fitness, physique, performance and confidence.

Not just for 6 weeks, the people who genuinely transform for life! 

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Carbon Plates, Creatine & ‘Performance Hacks' That They Actually Work?
#50
05/11/2026

In today's episode we silence the noise and break down what actually works for you in adding edge to your performance!

There is a lot of noise out there with companies trying to make money off you in selling the next 'Performance Hack'

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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The Difference Between Training For Fat Loss And Training For Fitness
#49
05/04/2026

Fat loss and fitness are not the same goal... and if you train like they are, you will stay stuck in the middle and get frustrated...

In today's episode we unpack how to train and eat to achieve both! 

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How Much Running Should I Be Doing For Hyrox Training
#48
04/27/2026

If you’re training for HYROX and constantly wondering, am I running too little or am I running myself into the ground, this is for you

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10 of The Biggest Hyrox Training Mistakes
#47
04/20/2026

In today's episode we unpack the 10 biggest mistakes we see time & time again people making when it comes to their Hyrox training and working towards their next race day!

Don't be making these 10 mistakes and if you are, start applying what we mentioned to make the relevant fixes and ensure you can actually progress the way you deserve for the work you're currently putting in! 

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How To Not Lose Muscle & Strength When Training For HYROX
#46
04/13/2026

On todays episode, we break down exactly how to train for HYROX without sacrificing the body you’ve built!

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What A Progressive Hyrox Training Week Should Look Like
#45
04/06/2026

If you feel like you're training hard for Hyrox right now but constantly feeling tired, flat and that you are the problem... you're not the problem, your system is...

All explained in todays episode

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Running For Fitness VS Running For Fat Loss
#44
03/30/2026

If you’re running 3, 4 times a week thinking it’s helping you get lean… but your body’s not changing, this episode is gonna hit

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Under Fuelled, Overtrained, and Still Not Lean? Here’s What’s Actually Going Wrong
#43
03/23/2026

If you’re training 5, 6, 7 days a week… eating ‘clean’… pushing yourself hard… and still not lean… this is for you...

Because if you currently feel always tired, that you're holding body fat despite your efforts, your strength is not changing or you feel flat in the majority of sessions, it's not you that is broken... it's your system that is! 

Fully unpacked on today's episode with key takeaways! 


Hope you enjoy.

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Motivation Isn’t Your Problem, Mental Fatigue Is
#42
03/16/2026

You don’t have a motivation problem. If anything, you’ve got the opposite problem.

You’re trying to do more and more and it’s actually holding you back

Hope you enjoy.

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What Most People Get Wrong About Fat Loss and HYROX
#41
03/09/2026

Today's episode is all about how to train for Hyrox and build the body that looks like you train as hard as you already are!

The method is in the details around your food fuelling and recovery.

Making sure you train smart and approach your eating with the right mindset!

Hope you enjoy.

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Doing More Cardio... But Not Feeling Any Leaner
#40
03/02/2026

In this episode we talk about how more cardio doesn't equal more fat loss.

And in fact there are so many factors that come into play you need to manage in order to lose fat and build performance!

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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The Honest Difference Of Discipline vs. Burnout
#39
02/23/2026

In todays episode we unpack how to know if you’re being disciplined… or just slowly burning out

So you can therefore identify at what point does ‘pushing through’ stop being strength and start being self sabotage.


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How to Fuel for HYROX Without Gaining Weight
#38
02/16/2026

We speak to so many of you who are struggling to fuel your body for Hyrox and achieve an athletic body.

And striking the balance between the two is a constant issue.

In today's episode we unpack the exact strategy you need to use to do so. 

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From Struggling to Finish a 10k to the top 1.7% at Hyrox
#37
02/09/2026

In this episode we take you back to the beginning of our running journey and how we went from hating running to running a 60:17 Hyrox mixed doubles race.

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Us
#36
02/02/2026

In todays episode, we answered questions asked by you the listeners...

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Training For A Marathon But Don't Know How To Fuel
#35
01/26/2026

If you’re training for a marathon but feel constantly tired, heavy legged, or stuck second guessing what you should be eating… this episode is for you.

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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What Most Hyrox Athletes Get Wrong With Nutrition
#34
01/19/2026

You can be doing all the training, but if your fuelling’s off, you’ll never perform how you should


This is for you if you feel like you're training hard but feeling flat, inconsistent, or stuck...


Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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How To Not Feel Like You Are Dieting 365 Days Of The Year
#33
01/12/2026

Join our FREE Workshop January 18th - How To Finally Balance Fat Loss And Performance In 2026.”
For men & women who exercise a lot, but feel like their body doesn’t reflect it.

Reserve your free seat here - https://www.everymove.academy/fatlossandperformanceworkshop 

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Why You’re Motivated in the Gym but Not With Food
#32
01/05/2026

Why do you feel so disciplined in the gym, but not with your eating habits?

Let’s break it down.

Join our FREE Workshop January 18th - How To Finally Balance Fat Loss And Performance In 2026.”
For men & women who exercise a lot, but feel like their body doesn’t reflect it.

Reserve your free seat here - https://www.everymove.academy/fatlossandperformanceworkshop 

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How To Set Long Term Goals In January
#31
12/29/2025

How to Set Long-Term Goals in January (That Actually Stick)


Most men & women fall off their goals by February.


How to set up a long-term strategy that fuels real physical and mental transformation.

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Currently Feel Under Fuelled, Over Trained and Still Not Lean... Here’s Why
#30
12/22/2025

You train 5 to 6 days a week, eat clean, track your steps, sleep decently... but the body in the mirror still doesn’t match the effort you’re putting in. In fact, you feel more drained than ever.


Sound familiar? 

This one’s for you.

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5 Ways To Cut Your Calories Without It Impacting Energy/Performance
#29
12/15/2025

If you are currently trying to tone up and are struggling to balance:

Seeing fat loss resultsHaving energy to train

These 5 tips will help you!


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6 reasons Why You Are Over Snacking In The Evening
#28
12/08/2025

Feel like your evening snacking is holding you back from achieving big fitness goals?

In today's episode we unpack the 6 reasons exactly why it is happening and therefore how you can fix that! 

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Our Top 5 Recommended Supplements for HYROX Performance
#27
12/01/2025

Supplements aren’t magic... But when your training is dialled in and you’re pushing hard (especially in HYROX) these are our top 5 we believe that can give you a genuine edge

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How to Stop Hitting the F*ck It Button Every Weekend
#26
11/24/2025

You are consistent all week.

You eat well, you hit your sessions, you feel organised.

Then the weekend hits and it is like a switch flips.

You have one meal off plan - ruins everything, feel overwhelmed by your social calendar. And then you say f* it and the whole weekend goes sideways.


If this happens every week, you just need better structure and approach...

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How We Took 8 Minutes Off Our HYROX Time
#25
11/17/2025

In today's episode we reveal how we took 8 minutes off our Hyrox time in 22 months and our journey from CrossFit to Hyrox

We shared our biggest mistakes and our top 5 tips that's not just helped us perform to a higher level but 100's of our clients too! 

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Why Eating ‘Healthy’ Doesn’t Always Mean Fat Loss
#24
11/10/2025

If you’ve ever said "I eat pretty healthy, but my isn't body changing..."

Then this episode is for you.


Because here’s the truth: eating healthy doesn’t guarantee fat loss.

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The 6 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Fat Loss
#23
11/03/2025

If you’ve ever trained hard, tried to eat clean, maybe even tracked your food, and still felt like fat loss was some unsolvable mystery... this episode’s for you. Most people don’t struggle with discipline, they struggle because they are confused. Breaking down 6 of the biggest lies you've been told about fat loss and what actually works instead.

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5 Lesson's Learnt From Running Our Own Fitness Business
#22
10/27/2025

Today's episode is a little different but has been a requested topic. This is a very raw and honest episode about our 5 years growing an online fitness business

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Fasted Training Vs High Intensity Exercise
#21
10/20/2025

In this episode we speak about the impact of fasted and non fasted training to understand which is a benefit to you and how to fuel correctly

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you!

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Do You Really Need to Train 6 Days a Week?
#20
10/13/2025

Today we’re breaking down whether training 6 days a week is actually helping you, or holding you back...

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The Top 10 Fitness Industry Red Flags No One Talks About
#19
10/06/2025

Today we talk about our biggest red flags in the fitness industry and what really gets under our skin!

Make sure to like & share if you enjoyed this episode, it really helps us help as many people all over the world as possible, thank you! 

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How to Navigate Social Events Without Derailing Fat Loss
#18
09/29/2025

Today’s episode is about how to enjoy events guilt-free, without derailing your fat loss or training progress.

Enjoy!

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Losing body fat, but the scale isn't changing?
#17
09/22/2025

In today's episode we will unpack why the scale doesn’t always change the way you want, common reasons behind it and how to track your progress better for consistent motivation and success! 

Enjoy!

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