Behind The Bar

Behind The Bar

Behind The Bar podcast is hosted from Ross Thompson x 3 gym owner, global online coaching and owner of the content studio Durham. Powerful and lighthearted banter with Ross's team of coaches, his members and many more guests talking everything fitness, business, humour and everything in between...come have a laugh with us, get educated and hear some powerful stories

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May 3, 2026 61 mins

New coach Craig gives a little intro to him, who he helps and all of his views on health and fitness 

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https://getfit-rtfitness.com/barbellclub

Work with us here ^^^ in Sunderland, Durham, Consett and online 

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Ross and Dan go back to back about what The Barbell Club is all about, if you aint a member...this is a MUST listen 

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In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Howard—a busy mum, full-time professional, and absolute powerhouse—who proves that getting in shape is possible, no matter how full your life is.

After returning to the barbell club last April, Nicola has gone on to lose 13kg, rebuild her confidence, and completely transform her mindset—all while juggling kids, work, and the chaos of everyday life.

We dive into the emotional moment of lookin...

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On today’s show we have Clare Teunissen — a long-standing member of the Barbel Club with an incredible background across travel, hospitality, education and leadership development.

Clare has worked across Europe and the US, starting in hospitality at just 16 and building her way into leadership, consultancy and teaching. She now delivers training and development for hospitality companies, works in higher education, supports schools ...

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Special episode from the team behind "Maya's law" on closing the gap on child protection...HUGE eye opener of a show and are very privileged to help share their message 

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Ross, Dan and Sarah have a quick catch up 

 

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March 11, 2026 67 mins

On todays episode we have Jamie Ruddy, Hair stylist, solo traveller, strong MF all on his story from starting again

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We have coach Dan back on the mic giving is take on all things health and fitness 

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On todays show we have our incredible coach Leah...not only she is a mint coach she is also a sports therapist who has recently opened up her own clinic...top lass, class banter 

 

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On todays episode we have the incredible coach Con talking all about his journey and his up and coming crazy ventures

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On todays episode we have a nice old catch up of everything what has been going on so far this year and the events to come 

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December 31, 2025 46 mins

On todays episode we talk all things January...yep that month where you go all in on everything...take it from us who have seen so many failures over the years...we know what we are talking about 

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December 24, 2025 63 mins

In this episode we talk all about those end of year reviews, the highs, the lows and with the way you frame it...you've probably had the best year ever without even realising it 

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December 17, 2025 75 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah, Dan and our newest coach, Emily, to talk about her journey into coaching, what it’s really like being new to the role, and how she’s finding life at our Sunderland unit so far.

We also dive into the idea that “you are who you watch” — how the content we consume, the people we follow, and the voices we listen to shape our confidence, beliefs, and mindset.

It’s an honest, light-hearted convers...

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November 26, 2025 52 mins

on todays episode Coach Ross and coach Dan talk all things motivation...yep you ask for it on the daily so we give our views on all things 

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Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do 

https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/

Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the best shape of your life 

And if you wanna know how to work with us then s...

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on todays episode coach Dan gives you an in depth guide on how to crush that winter slump with some serious takeaways to match

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Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do 

https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/

Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the best shape of your life 

And if you wanna know how to work with us then simply drop us...

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This episode is NOT to be missed our amazing clients of 4 years Ciaran and Sandy 11 years give their whole take on what its like to be a client for so long 

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Click here to check out Ross and all of our results ^^^ 

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Click here to follow co-host Dan for all your daily hints and tips to help you get started 

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This is a very special episode from the incredible pair of Watson & Co photography...Luke and Emily 

Luke was a coach with us here at the Barbell Club he has done all of our fitness shoots for us, he was a guest on the very first episode 

We've watched him and Emily grow into a rising empire which they have built together...and as it is episode 100 he needed to come on and share their incredible journey together 

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October 29, 2025 61 mins

Todays episode...Sarah brings some random words to the table to bring our thoughts and meanings on them 

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Click here to check  ^^^ out all of our results and to follow Ross 

https://www.instagram.com/sarah_barbellclub/

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October 22, 2025 49 mins

On todays my self and co-host Dan talk about all of the barriers which people come across for when getting into weightlifting with some hints and tips and how to start 

 

https://www.instagram.com/ross_barbellclub/

 

Click here ^^^ to see all of our results and what we do 

 

https://www.instagram.com/dan_barbellclub/

 

Click here ^^^ to follow Dan with some daily hints and tips to get you in the best shape of your life 

 

And if yo...

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