From biscuit power rankings to the "death" of critical thinking in fitness, we go into why most coaches are being "spoon-fed" education and how to actually build your own training system through curiosity and lead-magnet "rabbit holes."

We also tackle the massive anxiety of gym vlogging, explaining why doing the "extraordinary" is the entry price for a successful brand.

Plus, we break down why standardised S&C tests often fail the general population and how to regress your testing for the client in front of you.

... & maybe something about driving through Iraq & eating custard creams...

0:00 Intro: Water spills and "Bomb" updates 2:15 Playground Politics: The reality of world leaders 4:42 The 72-Hour Drive: Dubai to the UK via Iraq & Turkey 10:10 Street View Adventures: Exploring the Russian/North Korean border 14:05 The Great Biscuit Debate: Power-ranking the Family Circle 21:30 Where to go for Coaching Education? (The "Dad" talk) 28:45 The Power of Lead Magnets: Learning for free 33:12 Critical Thinking: Combining S&C with Rehab 38:50 Gym Vlogging 101: Overcoming public anxiety 44:20 Standardized Testing: Why "Ready to Run" tests fail Gen-Pop 49:15 Testing yourself: The 12-test battery 53:30 Closing thoughts and Oscar rants If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education. 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhall.coach/ 💪 Join our Coaching Training & Education Group TODAY! (3 Days FOR FREE) https://the-combine-coaching-community.circle.so/Combine%20Coaching Work with me 121 Online - Submit this form and we can chat! https://d3rcg1r4wve.typeform.com/to/wUbqRewu