Behind The Bar

Behind The Bar

Behind The Bar podcast is from the coaches and clients at RT Fitness Durham and Sunderland We want to share our journey with you, get you results with our our no BS approach and how we have become the number 1 transformtion facility in the North East of England

Episodes

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

And if you need any info at all just drop ...

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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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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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October 15, 2025 50 mins

Myself and co-host Dan talk all things about people in this modern world need to wake up and STOP being average 

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Click here ^^^ and check out all the results from Ross and the team 

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Click here ^^^ to follow Dan and get all your daily hints and tips 

Then if you want any info just drop any of us a message on IG 

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October 8, 2025 50 mins

Ross and co-host Dan talk all things about why community is so important in this day and age 

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Ross and co-host Dan talk all about excuses vs reality.

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August 13, 2025 44 mins

Coach Dan takes the hosting seat this weeks and gets deep with Ross 

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On this weeks episode Ross and Sarah go deep on their own content posts, gets a little ranty...but hey its all from a good place 

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On todays show we have our online client Stu who has been with us 5 months, he completed our 13 week shred and has some sick results, he talks all about how getting fit for life at his age is a MUST 

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We are back after a bit of time off the pod due to a very busy period Ross and Sarah take the mic and go balls deep on social media and how people chop and change to suit the narrative

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On todays show we have our Sunderland coach Ben Rowe who is currently training for an Ironman, this is NOT Ben's sport and is the first time he will be doing it...and with only a few short runs will he actually complete this insane mission 

 

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"Today’s guest is someone who defines what it means to show up — not just in the gym, but in life."

Jonny is a 39-year-old single parent, full-time worker, and an absolute machine in our barbell club. 

Since starting with us, he’s dropped 25kg, skyrocketed his strength, and transformed not only his body, but his mental health, his mindset, and his life.

He’s found a community, he’s found purpose, and he’s found a version of himself...

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On todays episode we have our coach Dan Breen of over 10 years talking about the state of the industry now and how we have always stuck to our guns without ever following any fads which has led us to having 3 units and a global online programme 

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April 23, 2025 54 mins

Client Vic 43 dropping 30kg super busy, making the time for her to be an absolute inspiration to all 

 

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Click here ^^^ to down load your free guide on we get clients to photoshoot levels and beyond 

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