About this episode
Rod Penn, Capoeira instructor, filmmaker and photographer, is no stranger to Just The Fitness Tip. He took the very picture that became our podcast thumbnail.
He joins us today to talk about "The World's Strongest Unicyclist" a short film he made with co-host Jason Auld, that has been selected for the Scottish Short Film Festival and nominated for a number of awards.
The film is a constructed reality version of Jason's training and attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the heaviest overhead press with a barbell whilst riding a unicycle.
We chat about how lockdown inspired them to set a lofty goal in an effort to shake off the monotony of the year prior.
We find out what goes in to training for a world record, including Edinburgh's fitness professionals Jason worked with to achieve it.
Cece Ho, yoga instructor. Dan Scott, personal trainer and of course, our very own Michael Ulloa, nutritionist.
You can watch "The World's Strongest Unicyclist" from September 20th by heading to Rod's website: www.penn.photography
Rod tells us more about Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.
And Rod treats us to a quiz at the end of the show that asks us, is this a real athletic feat or one made up by a dictator?
You can follow Rod on Instagram: @rod_penn
Get in touch with us on Instagram: @JustTheFitnessTip @MichaelUlloaPT @JasonProUnicyclist
