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Want to look awesome, feel awesome, be AWESOME? Tune into my show Ben Coomber Radio, a UK #1 rated podcast and top 10 in the world. A show centred around you being the best version of yourself, where I interview the worlds best guests in health, fitness, mindset, career success, business, and person… read more

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February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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{SPECIAL} Why I wrote How to Live an Awesome Life - OUT NOW

January 5th, 2023

21:26

Many have asked "Ben, why did you write How to Live an Awesome Life", why haven't you written a nutrition and health book? Well my mission has always been much bigger than that, its what I have strived for personally, …

#685 - Hardest 2 Years of my Life

October 20th, 2022

1:07:23

The last 2 years have been really challenging and have seen me change as a person more than at any time in my life, from battling long covid, to having kids, to losing myself, to getting a low testosterone diagnosis, …

#684 - Knowing when to quit

October 6th, 2022

13:27

Knowing when to quit something in life is key, otherwise things sour, we get resentful, and we aren't doing things that keep us fulfilled and whole. …

#683 - Metabolism, can we increase it?

September 29th, 2022

34:59

We're often sold products to help us "increase our metabolism". Many believe they have "a slow metabolism". There are many metabolic myths, this …

#682 - Diet Culture & Motivational Quotes

September 22nd, 2022

35:00

Diet culture is a problem, but it's also misunderstood in many ways. We re-look at this important topic and evolve our thinking on it, looking at …

#681 - The Optimal Human Diet: A New Perspective

September 15th, 2022

38:50

A cool new piece of research has come out looking at the gut microbiome, bacteria, what happens when people eat different diets, and what this means …

#680 - Sleep Supplements: What the Science Says

September 8th, 2022

1:11:59

What sleep supplements are proven by science to be effective? CBD, Lavendar, 5HPT, Glycine? There is lots that is talked about online, but what's worth the money, and how effective are they? Find out in this sleep …

#679 - The 6 Life Experiences that made me an Entrepreneur

September 1st, 2022

29:59

I've been self-employed since I was 20. And up until now I've always told the story of why and how I think I ended up being an entrepreneur. But I …

#678 - Why aren't women exercising? with Jesse Lambert Harden

August 18th, 2022

1:01:35

A recent poll indicates that 47% of women have done no vigorous activity in the last year. What's more, while 37% felt that their health has gotten …

#677 - We argue about fitness marketing, Carnivore MD & whether we should delete social media

August 11th, 2022

55:59

There is A LOT online we disagree with scientifically and ethically in the world of fitness, and you could argue marketing has ruined it all. Tom and …

#676 - The Journey to Healing, Freedom & Belonging with Nicola Jane Hobbs

August 4th, 2022

38:33

Do you feel a sense of freedom in your life, healed from past trauma you've experienced, and a sense of belonging in the world and in yourself? If …

#675 - Are some PTs giving out illegal and dangerous advice?

July 28th, 2022

37:34

Social media gives free speech to all, and this is dangerous. But what is more dangerous is the standards PT training providers are equipping PTs with. Are PTs confident and credible to do their jobs after a L3 PT …

#674 - Athletic Nutrition with Dr Tom Little

July 21st, 2022

36:05

Do athletes eat differently to you and I? There is only one way to find out, bring an AWESOME expert onto the show to find out. Today I talk to Dr Tom Little, who has worked for many many pro football teams such as …

#673 - Small Changes, BIG Results with David Birtwistle

July 14th, 2022

40:44

The legend David Birtwistle is BACK on the show! He joins me to talk about the 'low hanging fruit' we have in our lives that can lead to BIG changes. In fitness, health and nutrition we can often focus on the micro, the …

#672 - Moaning about Personal Trainers & Fitness Industry Standards

July 7th, 2022

35:33

This is our part 2 pet peeves show after you answered our big social media post "what grinds your gears about the nutrition and fitness world". Today we focus the show on your comments regarding personal trainers, the …

#671 - Would you want to be famous?

June 30th, 2022

38:56

Would you want to be famous? Most we think would say yes, but I've said no, I wouldn't, not proper famous anyway. This started off as an intro topic …

#670 - Gym Culture: Pet Peeves

June 23rd, 2022

58:38

What do you hate about gym culture, or things people do in the gym? This is part 1 of a mini series with myself and Tom as we explore the things that …

#669 - Fruit & Fructose: Is it bad for us?

June 16th, 2022

37:25

Fruit, is it bad for us? Are smoothies a no no? How much sugar, and or fructose is too much? We cover fructose, fruit and sugar metabolism at length …

#668 - Calories on Menus, will it change anything?

June 9th, 2022

1:01:28

Calories on menus are now mandatory for companies with 250 staff or more, but nutritionally, and psychologically, what does this mean? Does existing …

#667 - Toxins, Fasting, and 'Nutritional Therapy'

June 6th, 2022

49:39

In the world of nutrition there are some WILD claims, they even go as far to claim they can cure cancer - dangerous ground. A recent ‘Which’ survey did secret testing on the claims of ‘nutritional therapists’, and the …

#666 - The Science of Carbs & Salt in Exercise

May 26th, 2022

39:19

Long ago carbs were bad in the world of nutrition, but many are still wary of them. Today we dive deep into carbs and salt and their use in fuelling exercise. We look at the recent sports nutrition data and how you can …

#665 - Gym & Sports Supplements: Beta Alanine & Creatine

May 19th, 2022

46:54

This week we look specifically at beta alanine and creatine after its popularity and spotlight off the back of the Joe Rogan Matt Fraser interview. …

#664 - "Think About The Positives" is BS Advice

May 12th, 2022

37:23

Anxiety is at an all time high, and advice you often hear when you are feeling anxious about the situation is "think about the positives", rather than the negatives. But we think this is bad advice. We also think …

#663 - The 7 Types of Laziness with Brian Keane

May 3rd, 2022

44:47

Friend of the show Brian Keane (online coach & best selling author) re-joins us on the podcast to open a discussion on the 7 types of laziness. This was a post of his that went viral and caught my attention, it was …

#662 - You'll go Barefoot After this Podcast with Ben Le Vesconte

April 28th, 2022

43:11

We all wear shoes, a lot, but how well is this allowing our feet to move, and how does this affect our knees, hips and back? I've been a fan of barefoot shoes for 15 years, and this show is dedicated to my love of …

#661 - Gut Health: The Latest Science with Alex Manos

April 21st, 2022

59:51

Gut health is a popular area of study, and research links it to nearly every area of health, but how has the research evolved from the 90s, into the …

#660 - British Food, Farming Standards & Pesticides

April 14th, 2022

47:18

How good is the quality of British food? It often gets a bad rap in some circles, but I feel this is unfounded, as it seems we have very high quality welfare standards. To debate this I talk to an Agronomist, Conor …

#659 - All or Nothing with Michelle Segar

April 7th, 2022

40:31

Why are so many of us all or nothing people, we either do something to the extreme, or not at all? Problem is, science doesn't support this approach, and employing flexible restraint is a key determinant of long term …

#658 - Exercise Isn't Therapy

March 28th, 2022

13:14

To some the title of this podcast will feel like a controversial statement, after all exercise makes us feel good and is even prescribed now to people with depression. But have a listen.... there is important context …

#657 - Changing Our Auto-Pilot Response with Bob Doyle

March 24th, 2022

38:42

There is much we do on auto-pilot, and if we don't choose to become aware of these responses and change them, we'll continue to get the same outcomes. Bob Doyle joins me to discuss how the law of attraction started his …

#656 - My Experience With Long Covid

March 21st, 2022

22:11

I've talked about having Long Covid on and off in parts on our long shows with Tom, but never in a succinct way. I've just written a full length …

#655 - Don't Overthink It

March 17th, 2022

41:27

When it comes to our mental health, how many of our problems can be caused by us overthinking something? It's easy to get stuck in our thoughts, the world of personal development teaches to learn, to reflect, to …

#654 - Is The Government EatWell Guide Correct?

March 10th, 2022

44:19

The UK Government and NHS have a guide for nutrition, its called the EatWell Guide. It often gets a lot of criticism in the world of health and fitness, but is this criticism well placed, surely its an evidence based …

#653 - Mental Wealth with Adnan Ebrahim

March 3rd, 2022

39:48

What does mental wealth mean? We hear mental health a lot, but it's a broad term. It's like money, we don't want to just earn it, we want to be wealthy over time. I chat to Adnan Ebrahim, a mental health advocate and …

#652 - Calling Ourselves Out

February 24th, 2022

53:35

Is success as simple as personal choice? How powerful is environment? When is showing ourselves empathy appropriate, and when is it appropriate to …

#651 - Le Mans 24 Diet & Training with Phil Hanson

February 17th, 2022

43:40

Want an insight into the diet and training of a Le Mans 24 race car winner? Well you're in for a treat as Phil Hanson from United Autosports who is the youngest driver to win the World Championship and to win the …

#650 - Rewriting Your Story with David McIntosh

February 10th, 2022

50:57

If David can do it, surely we can all rewrite our story, however pre-determined it feels? Coming from a family of poverty, with a PTSD suffering father, to a parent dying young, to growing up in an environment where …

#649 - Organic Food, Pesticides & Critical Thinking

February 3rd, 2022

39:55

Organic food is assumed to be better, but is it? What if we eat organic food and make it part of a Mediterranean approach to nutrition, is that …

#648 - Understanding Fatigue with Alex Howard

January 27th, 2022

52:42

Fatigue is complex, and there is many levels to it. You've got the initial state of being tired and worn out, then you have overwhelm and burnout, and then you have an illness state of fatigue like CFS/ME, and what many …

#647 - Make this Year YOUR Best Ever (Pt 2)

January 20th, 2022

24:36

Part 1 went deep, let's recap on some key things and then get practical. In part 2 we discuss where to start when you don't know where to start, the importance of environmental and personal boundaries, the crux we all …

#646 - Make this Year YOUR Best Ever (Pt 1)

January 13th, 2022

48:45

Want this to be your best year ever? It often feels easier said than done, so let's get under the hood and make it happen. In this 2 part show Tom and I discuss the journey to executing on a year you'll be proud to look …

#645 - It’s 2022… Scared or Excited?

January 6th, 2022

16:20

It's 2022, are you scared, or excited? The world in many ways is still a mess, but the one thing we can control is ourselves, our state, and our …

#644 - Three Lessons from 2021: Tom's Yearly Roundup

December 23rd, 2021

25:32

2021 - What a year!

....but hat has it taught us?

It's been an interesting year to say the least, but in this annual roundup, co-host Tom looks away …

#643 - Back Pain with Troy Martin

December 16th, 2021

1:02:44

Back pain affects up to 80% of adults in the UK, and is experienced by an estimated 2.5million people every day - but what is it?

This almost seems …

#642 - Getting the most from your training with Jenny Todd

December 9th, 2021

1:07:47

In this week's show, Tom brings back his coach - multiple-time champion strongwoman Jenny Todd - to talk through methods that you can use to get the …

#641 - Keep Moving Forward with John Clark

December 2nd, 2021

1:10:44

This week Tom interviews John Clark, a man who has been at the top in strongman, who has played high level rugby, who runs successful businesses, and …

#640 - Xmas weight gain anxiety

November 25th, 2021

13:46

The Xmas period is one filled with great food and time spent together, but while this is supposed to be a time of year for celebration this prospect can fill many with anxiety.

What if I gain weight?
What if this sets me …

#639 - Egoism vs Altruism - Are Humans Inherently Selfish?

November 18th, 2021

31:48

We know people that appear selfish, they do everything for themselves, and we know people that do everything for everyone else, and get to the end of the week feeling they've done nothing for themselves. One is selfish, …

#638 - When Science Doesn't Have Answers To Our Problems

November 11th, 2021

59:27

Alternative medicine is often at odds with science, but do alternative and holistic therapies fly in the face of evidence based practice, or is it …

#637 - Olympian Mindset with Amy Williams MBE

November 4th, 2021

42:00

We look up to Olympians, they are the epitome of physical feats and have the mindset to win, but how can we apply that mindset to our lives, and the …

#636 - The Conspiracy Against Carbs

October 28th, 2021

1:01:01

So many corners of the internet still believe that carbs are evil - and it can feel like the arguments are valid, like there is some conspiracy …

#635 - ReWire Your Brain with Adele Spraggon

October 21st, 2021

46:14

We all have habits we want to change, what if you could just re-wire your brain, could it be as simple as changing how your brain patterns work now, …

#634 - How to Make Difficult Decisions

October 14th, 2021

25:42

Making decisions in life is important, as adults we are constantly weighing up the pros and cons of various life moves, and in this show we give you …

#633 - Self Sabotage with Natalie Butler

October 7th, 2021

51:49

Self sabotage is common in the pursuit of goals, and for whatever reason most of us have experienced this at some point in our lives. Be it a fear of …

#632 - Optimising Our Productivity

September 30th, 2021

58:37

We all look to be more productive and efficient, so what have we learnt about being more productive as fitness people, me as a business owner, and Tom as a remote worker, both to get more done in the day, fitting work …

#631 - Mid Life Crisis with Dan Stanley

September 23rd, 2021

54:33

In everyones lives there are crisis points, and for so many big life events like having kids, losing someone close to you, or experiencing a pandemic life is shifted into perspective and you hit an inflection point. Who …

#630 - The Purpose of Fitness

September 16th, 2021

48:02

What is the purpose of fitness in our lives? We raise this question because we're told keeping fit is good for us, but what type of fitness, and how …

#629 - Is BodyBuilding Healthy with Ben Haldon

September 9th, 2021

51:18

BodyBuilding has a huge influence over the fitness industry. The very nature of it is a self-centred pursuit, and in my and Ben Haldon (my awesome guest for this show) experience it can quickly lead to body dysmorphia, …

#628 - The Simple Formula to Success

September 2nd, 2021

34:40

To be more successful with anything, could it simply be a case of delaying gratification? We see this in all areas of life, if we didn't eat that …

#627 - Avoid The Afternoon Energy Slump

August 26th, 2021

49:15

Get tired after lunch? Many of us do, but why is this, is it what we eat, what we're doing, our quality of sleep? Join us to find out as we dive into the 10 core factors that can affect how energised you are after lunch.

#626 – Muscle Loss & Metabolism

August 19th, 2021

48:02

Does your metabolism slow down as you age? Many people say it does, but not like you think, its another cultural norm we need to challenge as the …

#625 - "Everything in Moderation"

August 12th, 2021

42:52

You've heard the phrase "Everything in Moderation", but is this a helpful term, or a free pass to do whatever, whenever, justifying any action we …

#624 - Books, What I Read & Why

August 5th, 2021

53:07

Tom and I debate the purpose of learning, why we might learn from books vs audio vs video, what Tom reads and why, the stages of learning we go through in life and the purpose of these stages, the issue with fiction …

#623 - Having Uncomfortable Conversations

July 29th, 2021

1:19:01

How good are you at talking to other people about uncomfortable things? Do you often talk to yourself and challenge what you believe, making yourself feel uncomfortable? If you're not good with uncomfortable …

#622 - Stuck in a Rut? Get Unstuck

July 22nd, 2021

1:06:20

When you’re stuck in a rut, everything feels like it’s working against you, you then get negative, feel frustrated at the smallest of things, and in …

#621 - The Perfect Workout with Rachel Frances Thompson

July 15th, 2021

56:41

The movement we do, is it optimal? The way we walk, the way we bend, the way we run, and then the way we exercise? Rachel joins me to go down the …

#620 - The Mindset of Food Choice

July 8th, 2021

1:09:26

Does your weight give you anxiety? Have you gotten older and the weight you’ve gained feels like it will always be there and you’ll never lose it, …

#619 - Is Obesity Genetic?

July 1st, 2021

1:04:44

When we discuss obesity and being overweight, it often comes around to genetics and whether or not somebody is 'just naturally' heavier, and after some interesting news stories in the media recently, we wanted to …

#618 - Is Cardio Good for Fat Loss?

June 24th, 2021

54:26

Cardio isn't scientifically speaking great for fat loss due to a variety of reasons, but that doesn't mean its bad, it just needs to be used …

#617 - Humans are Lazy & Like Drugs

June 17th, 2021

52:50

Humans are naturally lazy, we seek ease, comfort and minimal expenditure for maximum return, the issue is this can be counter productive in our …

#616 - Highs & Lows of Being a World Champion with Jenny Todd

June 10th, 2021

1:09:38

In this episode Tom my co-host interviews his training coach, Jenny Todd, who is 4x England’s Strongest Woman and previous winner of Britain’s …

#615 - Fruit vs Veg

June 3rd, 2021

1:04:23

We all agree fruit and vegetables are healthy, but is one better than the other? A recent article points to vegetables being better than fruit, is …

#614 - Communication is Key

May 27th, 2021

5:53

I'm in a bit of a personal life pickle, but, as ever, there is a lesson to draw from it, so here goes..

#613 - Could Life be Better After Covid?

May 20th, 2021

53:10

What has the covid-19 pandemic taught us about our health, fitness, food, mindset, mental health, physical health, life and MORE? I'm one for …

#612 - The Halo Effect

May 13th, 2021

50:07

Tom and I delve into new research on The Halo Effect, how the generations have approached nutrition, how this feeds into how we feed our kids, how I have approached feeding my daughter, and how to positively influence …

#611 - Life Choices: I Interview my Mum

May 6th, 2021

50:30

To truly understand ourselves we must understand our past and our upbringing, and there is no better way to do this than to grill your mum on what …

#610 - Artificial Sweeteners, A Scientific Look

April 29th, 2021

1:10:17

Artificial Sweeteners have a lot of controversy around them, some saying things like "they're toxic", and "they're like poison for your brain". But what is the truth, and where have the fears around sweeteners come …

#609 - Lessons from the Gym Pt.2

April 22nd, 2021

58:29

In part 2 we delve into gym culture and what we feel needs to change, bad habits of gym goers (our pet hates), whether gyms do enough to teach people …

#608 - Lessons from the Gym Pt.1

April 15th, 2021

48:01

The gym can be a confusing place, what exercises are best, what reps are best, why are some machines hogged over others, and how do we get the …

#607 - Is Winning the Goal with Dr Josephine Perry

April 8th, 2021

49:53

In life, in sport, in the gym, is winning the goal? Dr Josephine Perry is a sports psychologist and coaches young athletes from the age of 8, right …

#606 - Building Confidence in Yourself

April 1st, 2021

44:17

Most people would say they wish they had more confidence, with many claiming some people are just naturally more confident, but is this true? Surely …

#605 - Caffeine, Performance & Redlining Workouts

March 25th, 2021

50:40

Caffeine, something 99% of us take, multiple times a day, but what is the science behind it, what is the perfect dose, how does it affect our sleep, …

#604 - Stress, How Deep Does it Go?

March 18th, 2021

59:48

Stress is in all our lives, but how deep does it go, how does it affect us, and are we aware of all the stressors in our life? Having coached for 14 years now, I've seen and worked with a lot of stressed people, and …

#603 - When Life is Difficult

March 11th, 2021

48:51

Right now, and at many points in our lives, things get difficult, and its often tough to see a way out. This podcast was spurred by a great question …

#602 - Stress Inhibiting Fat Loss

March 4th, 2021

58:21

Stress and fat loss have long been connected, some point to a direct effect, and some to an indirect effect, after all when you look at the research …

#601 - Sugar Addiction

February 25th, 2021

49:43

Is sugar addictive? People often quote their addiction as a real thing, but we don’t eat sugar, we eat food with sugar in it. So is sugar addictive - or is it the sugary foods, the tastes, the flavours, that make it …

#600 - Is Food Medicine?

February 18th, 2021

1:16:06

“Food is thy Medicine” is a famous quote, but is it true, or could it actually be a harmful phrase that alienates the nutrition industry from the …

#599 - Less Oxygen is Better with Patrick McKeown

February 11th, 2021

55:50

Breathing is something I think we all take for granted. But with stressful lives a modern reality, anxiety at an all time high, asthma being a common …

#598 - Omar Meziane - The World Cup Winning Chef

February 4th, 2021

40:04

Omar Meziane’s CV is seriously impressive. He’s worked with England Rugby, England Football, Harlequins Rugby Club, England Cricket, the Spice …

#597 - Is intentional weight loss harmful?

January 28th, 2021

2:01:10

In this marathon show, Tom interviews Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro PhD, CISSN, CHC, former Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Renaissance Periodisation Coach and Long-Term weight management specialist who now runs …

#596 - Pace : Presence : Think

January 21st, 2021

32:09

2020 - what a year. But what did you learn, discover and realise about yourself and your life? This is what I learnt, and 3 words I am taking into …

#595 - The Road to Awesome

January 14th, 2021

1:01:06

Pandemic or not, what is the road to AWESOME, the recipe for personal success? How do we break down and assess where we are at, where we want to get to, and the steps needed to get there? In this talk I get you to …

#594 - The Healthism Debate

January 7th, 2021

1:07:11

When we use the term ‘health’, or ‘healthy’, what does this actually mean? Who decides or has decided what healthy constitutes? How much body fat is …

#593 - Home Workouts with The London Fitness Guy

December 31st, 2020

42:48

If you’re working out at home, how should you structure it? How would you warm up with limited equipment? What exercises are good, and how do you …

#592 - Female Hormones & Menopause with Amanda Thebe

December 24th, 2020

54:36

We've been discussing hormones and ageing a lot recently, and the two shows myself and Tom have done recently got plenty of feedback / criticism on female hormones, especially regarding the shifts you get as you age …

#591 - Mental Health with The London Fitness Guy

December 17th, 2020

43:04

Had covid? I have, so has The London Fitness Guy, aka James Stirling. In this episode we discuss how its affected us and the effect it’s had on our lives. We discuss how it brought around crippling anxiety for James, …

#590 - Anxiety When Stopping Exercise

December 14th, 2020

19:42

Taking time off the gym can create a lot of anxiety in people: will this lead me to gain fat? Will I lose muscle? What about strength? In this short Monday show, Co-Host Tom outlines exactly what happens in your body …

#589 - The Human Zoo with Tony Riddle

December 10th, 2020

1:06:16

With 83% of people living in cities, working in offices, travelling in confined spaces, breathing polluted air, and getting less than one hour of …

#588 - Creatine, should you take it?

December 7th, 2020

26:23

Should you take creatine? Who can it benefit? What if you don't exercise? What if you do exercise, but you're not sure if it benefits the type of …

#587 – The Power of the Mind with Ariel Garten

December 3rd, 2020

42:50

How powerful are our minds, and have you realised your minds power? Negative thoughts, depression, a lack of focus, can all be linked to our minds …

#586 - What do you believe?

November 30th, 2020

20:38

Our beliefs shape our actions. The problem is, this can stop us reaching our potential. What do you believe that's holding you back? Maybe something …

#585 - Climb Your Own Mountain with Fergus Crawley

November 26th, 2020

1:00:51

Fergus Crawley has just completed an attempt at a vertical marathon, an epic record attempt coined Project Vertical - 11 days straight covering 205 miles and 26500m of elevation going up Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest …

#584 - Your Past Doesn't define You

November 23rd, 2020

55:44

WARNING - This show talks about bullying and rape. We've all got a past, some are defined more by it than others. This show shares a story from me …

#583 – Getting Old, Hormones & Gaining Weight

November 19th, 2020

47:50

“Losing weight is harder as you get older” - As you’ve aged, have you felt it’s harder to lose weight and get fit? How many times have you heard …

#582 - Coaching Jack Downer Pt 2

November 16th, 2020

14:22

I summarise my 2nd coaching consultation with World Panna Champion Jack Downer. In this short solo show I talk about my recommendation for a full …

#581 - The One Armed Wonder

November 12th, 2020

51:26

Dan Richards has one arm and is just about the most positive dude I’ve ever met. After 10 years in the army and a fateful motorbike crash Dan had his …

#580 - Solving Stress & Getting MORE Motivation

November 9th, 2020

8:54

Fancy a challenge? Do this for 1-2 weeks and I promise you'll be experiencing more positive momentum in your life, solving the stress you have …

#579 - Chasing BIG Goals

November 5th, 2020

51:17

Many of us have goals we want to achieve, sometimes BIG ambitious goals, but how do you chase them? How do you prioritise? AND importantly, what happens when it leads to negative outcomes, like becoming obsessive, or …

#578 - Practical Business Advice for Coaches & PT's

November 2nd, 2020

52:35

Running a Coaching or PT Business is hard, BUT, there is good advice around you, which I hope to add to with this interview I did on the Fitness Business Advice Podcast. Ric Moylan and Lloyd Gordon asked me these BIG …

#577 - Optimising WFH, Changing careers & Corporate Responsibility

October 29th, 2020

39:13

89% of people said they were thinking of changing careers at the moment due to lockdown and all the changes the world is experiencing right now. But how do you get the confidence and courage to take the leap and change …

#576 - Alcohol, what happens when we drink it?

October 26th, 2020

7:23

When we drink alcohol, what happens in our body? What is alcohol actually made up of, and can it hinder fat loss? Enjoy this short show with Tom, my …

#575 - I Help Panna Champion Jack Downer

October 22nd, 2020

44:06

People in elite sport always fascinate me, especially this guy, what skill, incredible. He's played with David Beckham, shot videos with F2, and works with many of the best brands in the world. I sit down with World …

#574 - Lockdown 2.0

October 19th, 2020

12:31

The way I see it, "Lockdown" in its various forms is here to stay. So, let's pretend that the next 6 months will stay the same, how can we physically and mentally get the most out of our lives, be happy, and sail …

#573 - Nutrition & Fitness Tracking OCD

October 15th, 2020

47:20

Do you use fitness or nutrition tracking apps, maybe like My Fitness Pal, but feel you have somewhat obsessive behaviour with it? That it serves its purpose, but you feel bound by it, and maybe anxious if you don't use …

#572 - Sabotaging Success

October 12th, 2020

16:59

Ever got some success with your weight, career, relationship, or something in life, only to go blow it, ruin it, and be back to square one? It's really common; losing weight and putting it back on again, getting in a …

#571 - My First 6 Months as a Dad

October 8th, 2020

36:25

What has it been like becoming a dad? How did we plan for this stage in our lives, how did we plan for the new arrival, and what have we done as a couple to maximise good sleep, stay healthy, keep fit, and enjoy the …

#570 - Running an Online vs Offline Business #askbenlive

October 5th, 2020

16:24

In an effort to mix up the content of this show I've been having some live chats with people and recording the chat, me coaching them. Helping people wade through the struggles they have, whatever the topic. This topic …

#569 - 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Podcasting

October 1st, 2020

41:15

Can you believe I’ve been podcasting 8 years now?! Crazy, seems like its only been 3-4, madness. To celebrate I thought I would reflect on the 8 …

#568 - 5 Tips for Running a Successful Coaching Business

September 28th, 2020

12:12

This podcast aims to help anyone in business, in the fitness industry, or with a coaching business. I give you my top 5 tips on building and running …

#567 - Frustrations with Nutrition, Mindset & Fitness

September 24th, 2020

1:18:23

Do you get a lot of things when it comes to fitness, nutrition and mindset, but implementing it or just making it stick long term, making it fit your lifestyle, can just be a bit of a struggle? Todays show is a recorded …

#566 - How are CIMSPA Elevating Fitness Industry Standards?

September 21st, 2020

53:19

This podcast is specific to the fitness industry. CIMSPA are our regulating body, and they have plans for industry reform, and I want to support …

#565 - Fitness Saves Lives with The Everyday Athlete

September 17th, 2020

56:22

Martyn Kelland is a postman, personal trainer, dad, and The Everyday Athlete. He’s not always been this fit, in fact fitness was always an afterthought, until running one mile set him on course to change his life, a …

#564 - How to Get out of a Rut (Feeling Stuck)

September 14th, 2020

17:01

In this #AskBenLive show I speak to Leia, a wonderful human who is struggling. She feels like she is stuck in a rut, can't get out, and is spinning …

#563 - Is Pain in your Head with Anisha Joshi

September 10th, 2020

44:03

Back pain, joint pain, just pain, is it in our heads, and if so, how could this be? In a world that is more sedentary, has an increased screen time, …

#562 - Recovery Capacity vs Fitness Level

September 7th, 2020

10:47

I've talked a lot about recovery capacity in the past, but what if you are just unfit, and don't have the capacity due to low fitness, something you've not noticed decline because of recent life events and thinking you …

#561 - Things are changing, are you?

September 3rd, 2020

25:17

Do you spend enough time in the quiet, in silence, to simply think, reflect, and allow the appropriate change to happen? I've just taken a 6 day break, and before I went into that break I had 5 key questions I wanted …

#560 - Knowing when to Quit

August 31st, 2020

14:29

When is the right time to quit something, say no, or leave an old habit that's no longer serving you? I've often found this tough as a 'doing' kinda …

#559 - Work:Life Balance & Becoming a Dad

August 27th, 2020

44:30

In this episode I get interviewed by Tommy Gentleman on how to achieve work / life balance, how it's been becoming a new dad with my time, energy and …

#558 - Struggling to find your WHY

August 24th, 2020

22:24

In the process of change, knowing your WHY is key? If you don't know you'll struggle to get to where you want to be, you won't be driven to do what's needed to get there, things will get in the way, temptation will get …

#557 - The Carnivore Diet & Ancestral Nutrition Arguments

August 20th, 2020

46:23

You’ve probably seen the rise in popularity of the carnivore diet, but, is it worth trying it, how much different is it to the paleo diet, and the …

#556 - A Day's Food: What I Eat and Why

August 17th, 2020

16:14

Food should provide for your health, both mental and physical, but also be enjoyable. How do we strike this balance? What if we're busy? What does a …

#555 - Healthy Food for Less £ with Rob Eades

August 13th, 2020

44:16

At 26 Rob Eades has achieved a lot, and has a lot of wisdom to share. After falling into being a chef at a young age by saying YES when many would …

#554 - Therapy Observations: Putting on a Brave Face

August 10th, 2020

11:23

Ever tell yourself you're OK when you're not? Ever get a text from a friend asking if you're OK and you reply "yeah awesome", when you're not? I did this ALL THE TIME, and this contributed to my recent 'breakdown', as …

#553 – DOMS, Fish Oil, Curcumin, Protein & Recovery from Exercise

August 6th, 2020

52:25

Tom and I finally get around to our final part 3 episode discussing recovery from exercise. In this show we cover the science of DOMS and what …

#552 - Why Don't Experts & Scientists Agree?

August 3rd, 2020

7:34

This is a key reason topics like nutrition are so confusing for so many people. One respected scientist says one thing, and one another, such as a …

#551 - World Champion Mindset with Johnny Nelson – Boxing Legend

July 30th, 2020

37:40

If you want an insight into the mindset of a world champion who better to speak to than Johnny Nelson who you may recognise from Sky TV, 1986-2005 cruiserweight world boxing champion, who also held the WBO title …

#550 - Therapy Observations: Being the ‘YES’ Man

July 27th, 2020

18:04

I take 18 minutes to delve into a recent therapy session I had where I reflected with my therapist on why I got to feeling frustrated and over burdened, how I now want to try deal with the mental load I have as a dad, …

#549 - Mindset Special: Stress, Control & Living Life

July 23rd, 2020

55:50

In a special episode on mindset, I speak to Leigh Currie - just an every day girl & teacher to autistic kids who I've spoken to on and off over the years on Facebook messenger, just trying to help her out. Over the …

#548 - My 7 Top Tips on Changing your Job or Career Successfully

July 20th, 2020

18:01

Lockdown seems to have got a lot of people thinking about their jobs, their career, and their overall happiness with work. After all, work is a HUGE part of life, at least a third of life if we think about a 24 hour day …

#547 - Performance Anxiety, RPE & Gym Programming

July 16th, 2020

40:18

Sleep and stress have a far bigger impact on performance than you realise. In this show Tom and I discuss some recent research on sleep, stress and your gym strength, and how this can impact your recovery time. We were …

#546 - Body Types & The Food we Eat

July 13th, 2020

8:13

Should you eat food to your body type? Aka Somatotyping. Are there clues in your body and its shape with the diet we as humans should be eating? …

#545 - Life as a Disabled Personal Trainer with Ben Clark

July 9th, 2020

56:09

What's the mindset of someone that is disabled? Find out, as I interview the amazing Ben Clark, a disabled Personal Trainer who become disabled as an …

#544 - Frustrated. Tired. Angry.

July 6th, 2020

12:01

Last week I felt frustrated, tired, angry, and to top it off exercise felt like it was taking me 2-3 days to recover from. When I woke up in the morning if felt like lifting a lead weight out of bed, it was horrible, I …

#543 - Fergus Crawley on Success, Suicide & Recovery

July 2nd, 2020

58:17

Fergus Crawley attempted to take his own life, but why? He's a successful guy, what could possibly be wrong? Once it all happened, how did he …

#542 - Things I Regret in Life, Advice to my Younger self!

June 29th, 2020

10:49

What do I regret in life? What would I say to my younger self? What would I change about my 33 year journey to date? What advice would I give to …

#541 - Getting hit by a car changed my life with JP de Villiers

June 25th, 2020

1:12:22

Major life trauma can define you, positively, or negatively. After JP got hit by a car and was left in intensive care for weeks, and to this day still limps when he walks one year on, he see's it as a blessing. In this …

#540 - Skinny Jab: Science or Scandal?

June 22nd, 2020

12:56

Seen skinny jab on social media doing the rounds? Two 'celebrities' who have openly struggled with their weight are proponents of it (aka get paid to …

#539 - Dave Birtwistle on what it means to be a Modern Man

June 18th, 2020

52:16

You might have seen David Birtwistle on TVs 'Too hot to handle', but TV aside he's a super coach, has a refreshing perspective on fitness, nutrition and life, and is passionate about discussing what it means to be a …

#538 - Developing Courage & A vision for your Life

June 15th, 2020

42:47

Courage is an important asset, if you had the courage and conviction to go out and fulfil the vision you have for you life, how much happiness would …

#537 – Martial Arts & Movies with actor Scott Adkins

June 11th, 2020

30:36

This podcast was SO much fun! I talk to movie star Scott Adkins... LEGEND. We talk about the fear he had growing up and becoming an actor, not becoming a butcher but instead a movie star despite his families wishes, …

#536 - The AWESOME Morning Challenge!

June 8th, 2020

10:29

My morning routine involves reading a list of statements, this list anchors who I am and what I want to live everyday. I want to live THE MOST …

#535 - CBD, Recovery & The Pyramid of Importance with Tom Bainbridge

June 4th, 2020

50:20

When it comes to recovery, what are the most important building blocks to have in place? Does CBD fit into this picture, seeing as lots of athletes are claiming it benefits recovery? What can CBD help with, where is the …

#534 - What to do when you’re not reaching your goals

June 1st, 2020

14:31

Today I'm having more reflections from therapy, at the age of 33, having been on a 15 year journey to date with my body, mind, relationships and career, I'm trying to reach the next level of me. Thus, my goals have …

#533 - Challenging Comfort Zones & Social Anxiety with Dave Cottrell

May 28th, 2020

58:45

How often do you challenge your comfort zone, and should you? Lockdown has spurred many interesting conversations, and today is one of those. As …

#532 - Improve your Problem Solving skills

May 25th, 2020

12:14

Moving forwards in life means we have to problem solve, but are you using the right people, are you leaning on the right relationships with others to …

#531 - Are we Addicted to Social Media with Nir Eyal

May 21st, 2020

44:04

Social media usage is at an all time high, and people say its addictive, but is it? Or are we distracted by it for other reasons? And thus, is procrastination a real or imagined problem? As an expert in behavioural …

#530 - Are you being too hard on yourself?

May 18th, 2020

13:33

There are times we need to GO GO GO, to take ACTION. But also times we need to rest, recover and get our AWESOME back. This was me this weekend, but I struggled, I struggled due to not knowing the root cause of the …

#529 - Alcohol, Friend or Foe? with Chris Williamson

May 14th, 2020

1:15:16

Alcohol, a huge part of our culture, not just in modern times, but in past times too, what TV program doesn't show everyone enjoying their drink in …

#528 - The Future of The Fitness Industry After Covid-19

May 11th, 2020

1:03:55

The future of fitness right now is looking bleak, gyms are still closed, coaches are doing the best they can training clients online, but there is a complete unknown what fitness will look like post lockdown. Especially …

#527 - Are Shoes Damaging our Feet with Galahad Clark

May 7th, 2020

42:13

We're born barefoot, then as we grow older we wear more and more types of shoes, a shoe for school, a shoe for sport, a shoe to go out, there is a …

#525 - The Lockdown Life Battle-plan

April 30th, 2020

41:42

We're deep into lockdown life now in the UK with no end in sight, and thus there are some key struggles for people. Motivation to eat well and exercise, snacking too much through boredom, balancing work with kids, …

#524 - What does living an AWESOME life mean?

April 27th, 2020

11:53

I say AWESOME a lot, but why, what does it mean to me? Many people have words and stories they live by, and part of my story is the word AWESOME. Why am I so passionate about it? Listen for 11 minutes and find out...

#523 - Negative People, Childhood Bullying & Overcoming Fear

April 23rd, 2020

21:42

I've been struggling with something recently that I've only just figured out. Hateful comments online were bringing back memories of being bullied at …

#522 - Giving away £400,000 in Nutrition Education & A Unique Offer

April 20th, 2020

7:16

In the last 3 weeks we've given away £400,000 in free education, and I want to explain why, and thank everyone that's supported it. And, off the back of that, offer a unique opportunity to study with us on this May 4th …

#521 - James Haskell on Lockdown Life & The Secret to Success

April 16th, 2020

54:35

James Haskell, the man, the myth, the legend, joins me for appearance 3 on the show, chatting about lock down life and keeping fit, his mindset now the world is in this pandemic, his transition from being a professional …

#520 - Will you lose fitness during lockdown?

April 13th, 2020

12:22

In this short Monday show Tom shares his thoughts on the current lockdown situation and what it means for your strength and fitness. Will you lose …

#519 – Anorexic & Hospitalised to GB Powerlifting Champion: Sophia Ellis

April 9th, 2020

36:37

How often do we hear the deep back story of the people we look up to? Not often online, but often on this show. In this amazing episode I delve into the life and story of Sophia Ellis, a GB Powerlifter, 2x Commonwealth …

#518 - Hypertrophy at home

April 6th, 2020

4:06

In this really short Monday show, Tom outlines a really common mistake he's seen in the home training programs that many people adopt when equipment …

#517 – Breaking Free of Food Control with Chloe Prince

April 2nd, 2020

44:12

Ready for a story of great inner strength, power and vision? Chloe Prince suffered with anorexia for 14 years after being abused at a young age. …

#516 - Can you 'boost' your immune system?

March 30th, 2020

14:57

In this quick Monday show Tom talks about the concept of boosting your immune system and explains the flaws in using that phrase, before outlining some steps that you can take right now to properly support your immunity …

#515 – Get your Sh*t together

March 26th, 2020

44:44

When we speak about mental health, is it fair to say that the language is often feminine? Why is it that the advice given typically revolves around …

#514 - Clenbuterol: The Dirty Little Fat Loss Secret

March 23rd, 2020

11:15

Ever heard of clenbuterol? It's actually a dirty little secret of the fitness industry. Many people, especially bodybuilders and people that kick …

#513 – Extreme Exercise, Extreme Results with Brian Keane (Pt.2)

March 19th, 2020

38:43

In Part 2 we delve back into Brian Keane’s history exercising, and why he now chooses to do extreme endurance events. What does running across the Sahara desert teach you? What does minus 23 degrees bring out in you? As …

#512 - The Coronavirus Battle Plan - You In?

March 16th, 2020

16:39

So Coronavirus has everyone all worked up, but its time to react.... question is, how are you going to CHOOSE to react? How should you now exercise? …

#511 – Comparison Syndrome, Anxiety & Failure with Brian Keane (Pt.1)

March 12th, 2020

36:00

Social media makes us compare ourselves to others, but this isn’t a new phenomena, we’ve always done this, its that social media has compounded its effects. Brain Keane, Irish fitness legend joins me to discuss his …

#510 - How Exercise can Stop Weight Loss & Cause Weight Gain

March 9th, 2020

22:11

Exercise is good for us, but there is an effective dose, what is that? And if we don't get the balance right, how can it negatively stop our progress, or even reverse perceived progress? I go through 4 major ways in …

#509 - Coronavirus & Supporting Your Immune System

March 5th, 2020

32:33

Coronavirus is 23x more infectious than Flu, so when people compare it to flu, is that fair, are we looking critically at this new novel virus? With any ‘potential’ epidemic, personally or widespread, it raises …

#508 - We're all Flawed

March 2nd, 2020

12:44

Does anyone enjoy dwelling on their flaws? I expect you to say no, but we spend a lot of time doing it and can get ourselves into quite the rut. I can't do A LOT of stuff, and I'm NOT a lot of things, but what am I? …

#507 - Run Through Walls with Martin Rooney

February 27th, 2020

49:01

Who is the most motivational man I’ve ever interviewed? This man, Martin Rooney. A 2nd interview has been a long time coming, and this podcast was worth the wait. We discuss personal leadership, the power and problems …

#506 - Is Nutrition Complicated? Calorie & Macro Chat

February 24th, 2020

14:22

Calories, macros, protein, it can all sound complicated, but is it? We know calories are king, but what happens with the protein, fat and carbs, and …

#505 – The 100 Unit Method with Louise Thompson

February 20th, 2020

45:23

Is perfectionism holding you back? Feel you’ve got no time to achieve the things you want to achieve? Wish you were more bold and courageous and just …

#504 - Playing the Victim of Life

February 17th, 2020

27:15

If you play the victim in life, you won't get what you want, it will always be someone else's responsibility or the fault of someone or something …

#503 - Pt 2: Vegan vs Normal Milk, UK Farming Practices & Arguing Online

February 13th, 2020

50:48

Part 1 of our conversation focused on online arguments and their facts, chemicals in food and antibiotics in milk - today in part 2 we continue the …

#502 - Wim Hof Breathing, Ice Baths & The Purpose of a Practice

February 10th, 2020

16:39

So I've recently done a few Wim Hof sessions, both the ice bath and the breathing protocols, but I won't be doing them again, why? That leads to the …

#501 - Vegan vs Normal Milk, UK Farming Practices & Arguing Online (Pt.1)

February 6th, 2020

49:58

WOW. So this episode took quite the turn, we had a listener email into the show about a Veganuary email we sent out, we thought we'd rattle on for 20-30 mins on the mic, but things quickly escalated and we only got Part …

#500 - What I've learnt from 499 shows & How to Succeed at ANYTHING!

February 3rd, 2020

44:28

500 podcasts is an iconic landmark, so I thought I would fire up the microphone and look back on all the awesome things I've learnt from my guests, …

#499 - Intermittent Fasting: Insulin, Ketones & Hunger (Part 2)

January 30th, 2020

57:22

Ben - you didn’t discuss the benefits of low insulin levels, ketones and hunger reduction in part 1?! So, we’ll now cover it in part 2, alongside …

#498 – Protein Shakes, Hypertrophy & B.S. TV Programs!

January 27th, 2020

20:25

Protein, always a hype conversation and regularly misrepresented in the media. Tom (the shows co-host) discusses protein off the back of a popular TV …

#497 - Dr Chatterjee: Change your life in 5 minutes a day

January 23rd, 2020

51:15

Lifestyle medicine is a hot topic, and Dr Rangan Chatterjee is at the forefront of this conversation. As GP, writer and coach Dr Chatterjee is perfectly placed to comment on issues we face today in modern health and how …

#496 - Got ADHD? Procrastinate on Social Media much? Let's get focused!

January 20th, 2020

12:02

So when I was younger I apparently had ADHD, and was sensitive to bright light (which tbf I still am, love a dim room lit by a fire, the bright light of a squash court freaks me out). So I get asked a lot about what I …

#495 - Intermittent Fasting: Benefits & Lies (Part 1)

January 16th, 2020

40:47

Intermittent Fasting has been around for AGES, I’ve done it off and on, and when I did first do it there was next level broscience around what it was and what it did. In this Podcast Tom and I delve into the science, …

#494 - Injury Recovery: Movement, Nutrients & Mental Health

January 13th, 2020

9:53

When you're injured, what do you do? How can you recover quicker? What do you do with yourself? How do you stay positive? In this short podcast I'll give you strategise to get back on your feet and feeling AWESOME in no …

#493 - Dr Hamed Kamali on Plant based eating, strength athletes & lifestyle medicine

January 9th, 2020

59:35

Co-host Tom interviews Dr Hamed Kamali from Medichecks. This eclectic show covers topics ranging from the pros and cons of The Game Changers movie and discussing plant based nutrition with meat eaters, to advocating …

#492 - How to make 2020 the best year of your life

January 6th, 2020

11:44

Want to make 2020 the best year of your life? Awesome, here's my short and sharp sage wisdom for a year of awesome-ness!

#491 - Is self love keeping you unhappy and overweight?

January 2nd, 2020

35:54

Self love and self care are big topics in the mental health discussion around nutrition and fitness. But as nutrition coaches and teachers we see some issues in how this is being applied. See, self-soothing isn't …

#490 - Advice for #Veganuary 2020 & what I learnt in 2019

December 30th, 2019

13:22

What did I learn in 2019? Quite a lot, but summed up into one thing, which will surprise you as I like to talk a lot about the ideas and optimisations I'm constantly making. 2020 for me is about minimal effective dose …

#489 - The Athletic Physique: Genetics vs Hard Work with Dan Tai

December 26th, 2019

31:02

Dan Tai has an AWESOME physique, but how, hard work, good genetics? If it's a mix, how much of a mix? We open up a discussion on building an athletic body and how much genetics and hard work play into building that …

#488 - Hacking our Lazy Human Nature & I win a BIG award!

December 23rd, 2019

11:16

Want to hack your laziness? Humans naturally seek comfort, safety and security, but it can be a major blocker for you reaching your goals. It could …

#487 – Fussy Eaters & Food Language: Kids Nutrition with Jenna Hope & Yasmin Alexander

December 19th, 2019

39:19

How do you feed fussy kids? Is vegan food healthy for kids? Are we using the right language around our kids and what they eat? Feeding a kid well is tough, especially if they are fussy or we eat a restricted diet …

#486 - How your Identity can Limit your Potential

December 16th, 2019

11:32

Who and what do you identify as? Who ARE you?

How you think and see yourself dictates your actions. If you identify yourself as someone living with depression, or anxiety, or IBS, or osteoarthritis does this limit your …

#485 – High Intensity Training, Female Hormones & RED-S #AskBen

December 12th, 2019

43:04

You’re training hard, feeling good and looking badass, but then you notice as a women you’ve lost your period, panic stations. What do you need to do to regain it, how will that affect not just your physical health but …

#484 - Eating on the Road working 12 hour days #AskBen

December 9th, 2019

14:32

"Working on the road working 12 hours days is tough, all there is is crap food all around me and its hard to stay in shape". Lets get stuck into this problem of food, fitness and travel while being on the road. Time for …

#483 - “Help, I can’t stay on track” I Coach an Air Hostess #AskBen

December 5th, 2019

52:02

When you’re an air hostess on call life is always in flux, you could be going to China or Milan on a moment’s notice, this means I really struggle to …

#482 - Average people can do Extraordinary things

December 2nd, 2019

12:48

Do you feel like you're really average? Not that clever, not that sporty, not that confident, not that talented? Me too. But I've achieved great things, and it's time for me to inspire you with how you can do the same...

#481 - I talk to a Dairy Farmer about Nutrition, Welfare & Veganism

November 28th, 2019

42:52

With a BIG discussion around being vegan and plant based currently there is a lot of talk around dairy, some claiming its evil, some claiming welfare standards are poor, some claiming its contributing to health issues, …

#480 - Japan: Learning from their Food & Culture

November 25th, 2019

12:18

I've recently been to Japan and WOW what an experience. No overweight people, calm but busy, weird food, slow food, everyone is grateful, such a mad …

#479 - The Game Changers (Movie) - Accurate or Propaganda?

November 21st, 2019

58:09

Everyone seems to be going vegan after watching The Game Changers movie, but how accurate is it, do the facts about it leading to better physical performance stack up? How many of the health claims in the film are …

#478 - Laughing in the Face of your Problems

November 18th, 2019

13:38

Did you listen to my Live coaching session I recently did with Tim Cooper? It was direct and that's not a coaching style thats right for everyone. …

#477 - Solving Childhood Obesity (Part 2)

November 14th, 2019

30:45

In this podcast we expand on part one, episode 471, and discuss school education and health initiatives, the healthy weight program in schools, …

#476 - Best Fats & Oils to Eat and Cook with

November 11th, 2019

11:54

When it comes to fat, what are the best ones to cook with and eat? Listen in and find out.

Got a question for the show? Send it in to bencoomber@gmail.com subject line "podcast"

#475 - Can Exercise Help Cure Cancer? with Prof. Anna Campbell (MBE)

November 7th, 2019

45:43

This week sees Prof. Anna Campbell (MBE) of CanRehab on the show to talk all things Cancer and exercise with show co-host Tom Bainbridge. They discuss the benefits of exercise and fitness during cancer recovery and …

#474 - Competition Fuelling for Crossfit & Sport Events

November 4th, 2019

19:31

If you've got a full day of competing coming up, such as a crossfit competition where it's all day, or a sporting event where you are playing …

#473 - Healthy Habits for Parents with Dan Fallon

October 31st, 2019

34:51

How do you get or stay fit and healthy as a parent? Time is tight, stress is high and sleep is often low, so how do you make it all work? Dan Fallon …

#472 - Hunger & Food: The Science of Eating

October 28th, 2019

16:45

Get hungry a lot, wondered how hunger works and what your hunger signals are actually telling you? In this short podcast we explain hunger …

#471 – Solving Childhood Obesity (Part 1)

October 24th, 2019

45:35

Did you know 53,000 take away’s in the UK exist and over 60% are within 400m of a school? Just one nugget from a new Childhood Obesity report that …

#470 – Nutrition Coaching, Empowering Change & Industry Qualifications

October 21st, 2019

29:20

As an educator, what do I believe helps people the most in the journey of change, what really makes the difference when helping others? In this episode I get interviewed by Brian Keane and we discuss my journey as a …

#469 - LIVE Coaching: I take off my mask with Tim Cooper

October 17th, 2019

58:57

I've been struggling with something for some time, so I reached out to Tim Cooper to get a personal coaching session, except I had the recorder on. I …

#468 - The Keto Diet: What, Why How (with Science)

October 14th, 2019

19:00

The Ketogenic Diet is talked about non stop, but why would you do it, what are the reasons, what are the benefits? Here is a full audio review on the …

#467 - Giving you permission to Succeed with Ben Newman

October 10th, 2019

42:01

You do know success is a choice? And today we’re going to make you realise that. Ben Newman is a Performance Coach hell bent on showing people their potential. After watching his mum die just before his 8th birthday he …

#466 - Sugar Addiction & Sugar Cravings

October 7th, 2019

13:27

Is sugar addiction a thing? Scientifically, despite what people claim, it's not, BUT, how often do we have a sweet and want more? How often do we crave sweet things? How often is it food that's on the mind? Lets take a …

#465 - Release your inner Awesome with Danny Bent

October 3rd, 2019

38:48

What does living an awesome life mean to you? Do you think you’re doing it? Do you feel confined, maybe by your job, your health, the people around you? Danny Bent runs the Awesome Project, and having come back from 9 …

#464 - Is what you believe, true?

September 30th, 2019

7:35

Are there things you do or believe in that hold you back? Would you even know if they did hold you back, are you aware of these things? Perhaps we …

#463 - Intuitive Eating Pt 2, Diet Politics & Weight Acceptance

September 26th, 2019

54:05

Intuitive eating & diet culture part 2, except today we go deeper down the rabbit hole discussing dieting politics, personal bias, why the Greek …

#462 - Fitness Influencers

September 23rd, 2019

8:08

Heard the term fitness influencer? I'm not sure I like it, if people call me one, what does that mean about me, what does that say? What does that really mean, because for me I don't ever want to be seen as someone that …

#461 - Get Motivated, Get Confident, CRUSH Life with Alan Stein Jr

September 19th, 2019

50:34

Alan Stein Jn has rubbed shoulders with legends of sport like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and motivated teams at companies like Starbucks. While …

#460 - Low Carb Meals, Fasting & Shift/Night Work

September 16th, 2019

9:38

Low carb is dead from a fat loss perspective, but what about in energy management? What about fasting? This show started its train of thought from the previous shift and night worker show, but it's widened its scope as …

#459 - Intuitive Eating, Body Positivity & Evolutionary Biology

September 12th, 2019

1:03:17

There is a strong ‘anti-diet’ movement at the moment, and that’s great, diet culture has damaged the wellbeing of many people world wide, but has it …

#458 - How to get back to 100% & realise your potential

September 9th, 2019

9:38

In life we eat a lot of sh*t sandwiches, and I hadn't fully realised that in 2017 I ate my biggest volume of sh*t sandwiches and it knocked my …

#457 – Specific Diets for Gut & Immune Issues with Carmen Sturdy

September 5th, 2019

30:09

Do you have a gut or immune issue, or know someone that has? Fancy taking 32 pills to manage it…..? Carmen Sturdy joins me on the show to discuss her …

#456 - Shift & Night Workers, Higher Risk of Disease

September 2nd, 2019

10:23

It is a stark reality that shift workers and night workers have a higher risk of disease, or 'all risk mortality' as they phrase it in health research. So, with this fact known, how can we minimise the effects and be …

#455 – Women Vs Men in the Gym with Brian Alshrue

August 29th, 2019

48:43

What is strength? Lifting heavy weights? Climbing a mountain? Being able to run a marathon? Surviving a major life event? And is it different for Men and Women? And, what differences are there in training when male or …

#454 - Feeling Tired After Lunch? 3 Quick Tips to avoid it

August 26th, 2019

10:15

The post lunch energy dip is something many get. A user wrote into the show so why not fire up the podcast and throw some ideas about. If you get the afternoon energy dip listen to this short 10 minute show on my top 3 …

#453 – Quick Food for Busy People with Chef Ian Haste

August 22nd, 2019

37:31

Do you enjoy cooking? Do you feel you eat well? Do you have kids? Got a busy job and try to exercise, trying to fit it all in? Balancing it all is tough, but don’t fear Ian Haste from Hastes Kitchen joins me to discuss …

#452 - Weights vs Group Exercise when Stressed & Anxious

August 19th, 2019

8:28

You're feeling stressed and anxious right now, what form of exercise should you do? A listener has written in asking about what she is doing compared …

#451 – Plants vs Pills with The Doctors Kitchen

August 15th, 2019

43:42

Dr Rupy Aujla is the NHS GP who started 'The Doctor's Kitchen', a project that all started with the aim to inspire his patients about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well. And I’m so pumped he …

#450 - Hit a Plateau, Lost your Mojo?

August 12th, 2019

7:52

What do you do when you've lost your mojo for life, or hit a plateau in training, you feel like you're just spinning your wheels without an aim or true progress. Listen in, let me help.

#449 – Disordered Eating, Body Goals & Training Flexibility

August 8th, 2019

40:05

When you’ve been so focused on your body for so long, how do you safely let yourself go? How do you juggle performance vs vanity based goals, all …

#448 - Feeling Overwhelmed & Stressed?

August 5th, 2019

8:35

Are you feeling overwhelmed & stressed right now? Maybe you've got a lot on but you can't seem to focus, its all a jumble and you just feel like …

#447 – Cancer & Obesity with Cancer Research UK

August 1st, 2019

24:50

Cancer Research UK’s latest Obesity campaign has certainly got people talking, and there are some violent responses online about the direct nature of …

#446 - Do your goals scare or motivate you?

July 29th, 2019

8:04

Goal setting can be motivating, but achieving those goals can be scary. To stop this lets refine our process, lets ensure we have a big vision for ourselves and are willing to stretch ourselves, but also work every week …

#445 – The Spiritual Athlete with Richie Norton

July 25th, 2019

40:16

Can you be alpha, strong, agile, muscular, but connected, aware, flexible, in a state of flow? My awesome guest today Richie Norton believes you can, …

#444 - 5 Tips to STOP Procrastination

July 22nd, 2019

12:01

Find you procrastinate a lot? Here are my top 5 tips to stop! A quick 11 minute show :)

#443 - Being Plant Based with BOL Foods Paul Brown

July 18th, 2019

41:36

The plant-based movement is gaining traction, but why, what’s the key driver, health, sustainability, conscious living, ethics, or a bit of it all? You’ll have likely seen BOL Foods on the shelves of your supermarket, …

#442 - Business Advice for Young Coaches

July 15th, 2019

19:38

Young or starting out in the fitness industry? Then this short show should make you think differently about your career moves. Everyone focuses …

#441 – Life is Tough with Ollie Ollerton

July 11th, 2019

51:41

Life is tough, but the question is are you going to stand up and tackle it head on? Ollie Ollerton from TV’s SAS Who Dares wins and with his bestselling book “Break Point” joins me to discuss the power of the mind, …

#440 - Q&A Special: Stress, Mindset, Supplements, Performance & more

July 8th, 2019

31:50

A special Q&A where I answer 17 questions from you on health, performance, stress, mindset, supplements and more, a quick fire knowledge packed show. Enjoy.

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#439 - Q&A Special: Bodybuilding, NHS Advice & Alcohol

July 4th, 2019

53:02

When, how and why do you bodybuild? What about a male or female that doesn't look the way they want to? How do you structure it? NHS advice, when do we listen and when do we take it with a pinch of salt? How does …

#438- Hay-fever & changes as you age

July 1st, 2019

6:36

As you age things change, and I've noticed this year that a food group is making my hay fever a ton worse, so I cut it out and I feel like I've a new lease of life. As you age what are you avoiding that your body is …

#437 - Overcoming Fears, Insecurities & Lifting Yourself with Laura Biceps

June 27th, 2019

38:41

How do you lift yourself up when you feel insecure, anxious and afraid? Listen to Laura 'Biceps' Hoggins as we discuss lifting for empowerment, the journey of fitness we are all on, her journey from "life of the party" …

#436 - STOP Hoping Motivation will show up

June 24th, 2019

10:07

In search of some motivation? Stop, it won't work, your search is wasted, it's time to take one positive action that leads to another, and then over time when you are not feeling motivated you do it anyway because its …

#435 - Can the Gym Build an Elite Athlete? With Keir Wenham-Flatt

June 20th, 2019

46:39

In the world of fitness we hold gym training in high regard, but what % does gym work contribute towards the making of an elite athlete? Many have …

#434 - My Summer Training & Nutrition Plan

June 17th, 2019

8:13

It's the summer, what am I doing in the gym and with my diet for my summer goals? Find out in this short sharp podcast...

#433 – Hormone Tests, Injuries & Knowing when to QUIT

June 13th, 2019

53:16

What hormone testing kits would you buy? What about gut testing kits? Be careful, there are many bad companies about & the research is sketchy, …

#432 - How & Why I lost 5.5 stone of Body Fat

June 10th, 2019

10:59

At WellFest I went Live on Spin 1038 Radio to talk about my journey. I briefly discussed my weight loss journey and how and why it happened, then discussed why I feel so many others struggle to achieve their weight …

#431 - Life Upgrading, Purpose & Having Fun

June 6th, 2019

40:22

This was meant to be a Q&A show with myself & Tom but we ended up rambling, a lot. I read a listeners story out and it caused us to venture into a conversation around life passion, learning, why we do what we …

#430 - The Female Athlete Triad: Emotion vs Logic

June 3rd, 2019

20:34

Why do we not achieve our goals despite knowing what to do to achieve them? We know, it's obvious, it's logical, but we just can't do it. In this short podcast I read a listeners question out, a listener that is …

#429 - Steroids in Gyms with Team GB Callum Skinner & UKAD

May 30th, 2019

36:37

Steroid use in gyms has grown, and with a new UKAD report outlining the prevalence of this, why people are taking them, and the side effects, it's a conversation that needs to be revisited. I'm joined by ex Team GB …

#428 - One meat meal a day, is it the future?

May 27th, 2019

12:28

Veganuary did have an impact on me, maybe not the way everyone expected, but it did, and I'm grateful I did it. In this short podcast I update …

#427 - The Happy Hormone with Nutritionist Maria

May 23rd, 2019

44:43

Working on yourself to be happier can be tough, we see it is hippy woo woo stuff. But in a disconnected world where we spend more time on our phone and on social media than with our family, friends and doing the things …

#426 - Bulking & Cutting, A Scientific Approach

May 20th, 2019

12:20

Are you ever confused or stuck, wondering whether to bulk or cut? These are old school words for fat loss and muscle building, two of the key goals …

#425 - I've been struggling to get out of bed, Here's WHY.

May 16th, 2019

25:22

I've been struggling of recent to get out of bed, I wasn't sure why until I had a conversation with my brother that made a lot of things fall into place. Seeing as it was mental health awareness week I thought it was …

#424 - Bored people over eat more

May 13th, 2019

6:22

If you're bored you're more likely to overeat, just think about the last time you felt a bit bored at home chilling for the day, I bet you ate more …

#423 – Master your thoughts & mindset with Richard Nicholls

May 9th, 2019

53:09

The mind is a tough beast, one minute we think we’re in a good place and then the next minute we’re not, why is this? What even is the brains job, what is balance for the mind, what do our thoughts say about us and how …

#422 - Breaking BAD habits like evening snacking & drinking

May 6th, 2019

11:26

Imagine the scenario, you get in from work, you're tired, hungry, bit pissed off with work and you plough into a glass of wine or share bag of crisps, not the best when you're trying to achieve a goal or maintain a …

#421 – Our Relationship with Food with Dr Joshua Wolrich

May 2nd, 2019

47:55

How is your relationship with food, healthy? Do you see food as good and bad, are you often craving a cheat day? Dr Joshua Wolrich a training surgeon …

#420 - How I change my own life & help others

April 29th, 2019

1:08:38

This show got one of largest amount of social media tags I've ever had, an interview I did with Brian Keane on his show, so I had to re-share it on …

#419 – Performance Nutrition & Industry Qualifications

April 25th, 2019

55:37

A show of two halves, first we start by discussing the industry we are in, health & fitness, how its changing and why from the top down, …

#418 - Passion, Purpose & Life Design!

April 22nd, 2019

12:48

Are you living passionately? Do you feel you have purpose? I feel humans need passion and purpose to be truly happy, in their relationships, in their …

#417 – The Happy Pear tell Stories of Self Discovery

April 18th, 2019

46:22

What does it mean to be truly healthy, happy, strong? Stephen Flynn from the infamous Happy Pear joins me to discuss the personal journey we must go …

#416 - Mental health: The problem is bigger than we think

April 15th, 2019

10:04

Hows your mental health right now? At an event at the weekend 75% of people said they had suffered with mental health issues in the past, this then …

#415 - Habits Dictate Results with James Clear

April 11th, 2019

49:48

We all have habits, some good, some bad, and many are working to have better habits for better outcomes, but this is one step of the process, what about the issues along the way, how do we deal with them? James Clear, …

#414 - Blaming 'things' will only hold you back!

April 8th, 2019

8:44

What are you blaming that is holding you back? Give me 8 minutes of your time for this podcast and lets leave the BS at the door, it's time to make …

#413 – Obesity, Surgery & Self Sabotage with Nics Nutrition

April 4th, 2019

31:54

Once you get a BMI over 50 you classify for weight loss surgery, but should this even be an option, how does someone even get to a BMI of 50? Is it …

#412 - Research Media Spinning: How bad is it?

April 1st, 2019

13:42

When the media report research, do you often stare at it and call BS? In this solo show co-host Tom explores the difference between research findings …

#411 - Deadlifts, Movement & Pain with Dr Jordan Feigenbaum

March 28th, 2019

1:25:28

In this episode Tom interviews Medical Doctor and elite powerlifter Dr Jordan Feigenbaum. It's a fascinating discussion about pain, how it really works, and the mistakes people often make when thinking and talking about …

#410 - Five Optimisations for the Vegan Diet

March 25th, 2019

6:15

At the weekend I was at Vegan life show and spoke to over 200 people about their diet and supplement use and noticed 5 key themes that could be …

#409 - Is it ethical to kill and eat animals?

March 21st, 2019

51:05

I've avoided this topic so far mainly because it’s such an emotive one, in fact it's the main reason many become vegan, and I respect that. Although there is always another side to the story, and the argument around …

#408 - How to break bad habits

March 18th, 2019

9:47

You know that thing you keep trying to do but keep failing at? That habit you keep trying to break?? The trick is to force yourself into a new environment, then you can't NOT do it, it's impossible, and it gets done. …

#407 - What are Humans capable of with Sophie Grace Holmes

March 14th, 2019

43:58

At 4 months old you get told you’ll only live till you’re 30, so what do you do? Fight of course, after all “Without struggle you never find out who …

#406 - Super Fast Fat Loss & Diet Breaks

March 11th, 2019

12:33

Want to lose weight really fast but not sure if it's safe? It can be, but most people go about it wrong and lose muscle and rebound afterwards. This isn't where we want to be, listen to this short podcast and learn how …

#405 - Nutrition & Training for Rugby + Elite Sport Experiences

March 7th, 2019

27:58

What do I eat to support my rugby training, playing and gym work? What did I learn from a background in elite level rugby working at Hull KR and …

#404 - Meditation for people that can't meditate

March 4th, 2019

14:06

Can't meditate? Many can't, and don't want to, and I'm not going to tell you too, but I am going to talk to you about momentary meditation, about seeing things differently and allowing spacial moments that ends up being …

#403 - The Science of Cravings & Supplements for Kids

February 28th, 2019

50:38

Is there a science to cravings, why do so many of us get them and how do we deal with them? Is there one reason for a craving, or are there many and essentially how do we ensure they don’t make us eat all the cookies …

#402 - Training Anxiety & Genetic Labelling

February 25th, 2019

5:38

Two core topics in this short sharp show today.... 1. I talk about labelling yourself due to a condition you have and its negative outcomes 2. Do you get training anxiety, not being able to stick to your plan, missing a …

#401 - Lies About Food with The Angry Chef

February 21st, 2019

45:32

Our food system is full of lies, politics and half truths, in the interest of money things aren't quite what they seem, and one chef is angry about …

#400 - Eating Late at night & Speaking out!

February 18th, 2019

14:28

Do you eat late at night, or over eat when you get in from work tired? This is a problem many struggle with, and in this short sharp podcast I aim to …

#399 - Carly Rowena on Body Confidence, Diet Intuition & Parenting

February 14th, 2019

41:34

Carly is one of the most awesome fitness humans I know, why? Because of her raw, honest and fresh approach to health, fitness and mindset. I mean how many people discuss their relationships and orgasms on YouTube!? We …

#398 - It's Sunday & I'm minimising my Life!

February 11th, 2019

6:53

Ever feel like life is just a little too complicated? Well I do. Social media, your job, finances, just adulting in general, sometimes it's just all …

#397 - Is the Future of Food Vegan? Panel Debate

February 7th, 2019

1:43:44

As part of Veganuary I brought together a group of people for a discussion on the future of our food, quite simply is it vegan, and if so, why? In this discussion we introduce the panel; Aaron Cattell aka The Vegan …

#396 - Get & Stay Motivated!

February 4th, 2019

10:13

What is motivation, why does it come and go? What can you do when your motivation drops? I'm not perfect, my motivation wains, but this is what I do to fix it and why.

#395 – Drinking Unicorn Blood with Jordan Syatt

January 31st, 2019

46:21

Drink unicorn blood, be a unicorn, that’s the trademark from the legendary Jordan Syatt, personal trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk. I’m a massive fan of …

#394 - Life Hacks: Time Auditing

January 28th, 2019

10:06

Do you know how you spend your time and how that links to your life outcomes, as in, what you are actually achieving in life? Ever thought of doing a personal time sheet to test your efficiency as a human? Do it, for …

#393 - Deliciously Ella on 'Vegan' vs 'Plant Based'

January 24th, 2019

37:42

Is being vegan or plant based the future, and what's the difference? This starts off an incredible conversation with Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella, a shining light in the plant based movement with best selling books …

#392 - Strong. Powerful. Positive.

January 21st, 2019

9:35

How do you want to feel every day? Strong? Powerful? Positive? Happy? Compassionate? However you want to feel we need to take action and create …

#391- Saving the World with Zanna Van Dijk

January 17th, 2019

42:11

How can we, the collective, save the world? The stats are starting to get scary, climate change is saying our tipping point is 12 years away, meat …

#390 - Don't assume, get the data!!

January 14th, 2019

7:14

Right, this podcast started a little salty, but I cooled off as I recorded it. But, this is a problem, the world is acting far too much on …

#389 – DNA Testing: Science or Snake Oil?

January 10th, 2019

44:30

Had one of these DNA tests to optimise your diet & fitness? I have. These DNA testing kits are now everywhere and promise big things. To test athletic potential, to optimise diet, training & supplements, and …

#388 – Biohacking, self-talk & my life's purpose!

January 7th, 2019

1:13:12

Want to go deeper with me? This interview is a re-post from Steve Katasi show ‘AdapNation’. I had to re-post this show as Steve asked me things I’ve never been asked before…. 1️⃣ Where on the Spectrum is Ben Coomber - …

#387 - Picking yourself up after defeat with Sheli McCoy

January 3rd, 2019

19:30

Sheli McCoy (Crossfit Athlete, Olympic Lifter & Coach) takes to the mic in my final reflections episode (2018 Lessons Part 4). Sheli had a car crash, lost her job, and then continued to get punched in the face by …

#386 - Fake it till you make it - 2018 Life Lessons Part 3

December 31st, 2018

19:58

When your brain is saying no, should you say yes? Probably, otherwise you might miss some of life’s best opportunities. But what if it's no your …

#385 - Chloe Madeley on Anxiety, Self Doubt & Getting Outside your Comfort Zone

December 27th, 2018

42:04

Chloe Madeley, a legend in the world of fitness, has a story not often shared, her past of anxiety, self-doubt and body dysmorphia which resulted in …

#384 - Life Lessons of 2018, plans for 2019 - Part 2

December 24th, 2018

25:31

Here's part 2 of my 2018 life lessons, looking at training optimisations I've made, what I learnt from doing a photoshoot about body fat %'s, my learning this year and consumption vs action, what areas I'll be learning …

#383 - My Life Lessons of 2018 - Part 1

December 20th, 2018

23:23

2018 has been an awesome year, why? Because I planned for it to be. In this podcast I discuss my lessons of 2018, looking at my life plan, and how it's all panned out, all while looking forward to 2019. What are your …

#382 - The Habits of Success with Ben Mudge & Phil Graham

December 17th, 2018

48:26

This is a LIVE recording from SFN Expo with Ben Mudge and Phil Graham. I invite them to the stage to discuss our habits and routines that we feel …

#381 - Shift Work, Socioeconomics & Jamie Oliver

December 13th, 2018

44:32

A big Q&A show where we discuss nutrition when working shifts, sleep hacking, planning for success, where failure and growth meet to create an unbeatable mindset, how socioeconomics affect education and UK wide …

#380 - People Hacking - what is it?

December 10th, 2018

9:11

What if you could channel your brains energy to see what you want to see, and thus meet who you want to meet, all by programming your sub conscious …

#379 - From Living a Lie to Self Leadership with Chris Williamson

December 6th, 2018

51:22

Many people are living life as a lie, why? Being true to yourself then to the world is tough, a journey Chris Williamson (Model, Promoter, Podcaster) went on after appearing on series 1 of ITVs Love Island (he's also …

#378 - Caffeine: Solution or Problem?

December 3rd, 2018

7:05

When we're tired many of us are programmed to reach for caffeine as the solution, but is it always the solution? With the modern world we live in are …

#377 - Fitness BS with The Fitness Chef

November 29th, 2018

41:10

There is a ton of BS in the fitness industry, which makes it confusing to know what is fact from fiction. The Fitness Chef is fighting this fight with his informative Instagram posts. On the show we discuss his top 3 BS …

#376 - Do you know your personality type?

November 26th, 2018

10:19

Do you know your personality type? Over the weekend we did personality testing with a group of 12 people looking to progress themselves, their career and their business. It was fascinating, enlightening and empowering …

#375 - Will we live forever? With Gwydion of The Burgerkrieg

November 22nd, 2018

1:05:04

In this episode Co-Host Tom interviews Gwydion from the YouTube Channel, The Burgerkrieg about a slightly different health related topic - immortality. Tom asks whether immortality is genuinely possible, whether it's a …

#374 - Are qualifications important?

November 19th, 2018

6:35

Everyone thinks qualifications in life are important, but are they? Yes and no. There is huge context here, and I bring up this topic as too many people use knowledge acquisition by doing courses as a way to try and …

#373 - Advancing yourself in the Gym with Tom Bainbridge

November 15th, 2018

48:50

Want to advance what you do in the gym? This is the episode for you, we speak about training yourself, how you go about different training protocols, …

#372 - The 7 What's, 1 Who

November 12th, 2018

44:53

A while ago I had a chat with a Bird on a Bike, Sarah-Ann Lucas, who grilled me on some off script questions which included a game, the 7 what's and the 1 who, which threw me, sometimes the way in which someone probes …

#371 - Will Food be Vegan, GMO & Liquid in 2050

November 8th, 2018

48:18

What is the future of food, will it be like the Matrix, us eating a bowl of nutritionally balanced slop for all 3 meals, or maybe it will just be a few pills and a shake? Tom and I debate the future looking at GMO …

#370 - People are so Judgemental!

November 5th, 2018

9:27

Why are people so judgemental? Do you feel that judgement, does it stop you acting on things? It can be frustrating right, think of all the things you possibly stop doing due to the judgement and opinions of others. …

#369 - Lauren Armes on Fear, Success & The Business Of Wellness

November 1st, 2018

45:22

Feel fear? We all do. Want to be successful? We all do. Lauren Armes is no stranger to fear or success from a business and fitness life well trodden. …

#368 – Calorie Counting, Low Carb Diets & Dietary Anxiety (LIVE)

October 29th, 2018

11:24

I lost 5.5 stone on a low carb diet, but does that mean a low carb diet is the BEST diet to follow? I was blinded by the facts from a personally …

#367 - Rowing & Muscle Ups with Olympian Dr Cameron Nichol

October 25th, 2018

49:47

The 2012 Olympics saw Dr Cameron Nichol compete in rowing for Team GB, which spurred a transition to creating Rowing WOD, crossfits answer to …

#366 - The Third Door aka TRY F***ING HARDER!

October 22nd, 2018

13:03

I've been getting a little salty recently, and some recent musings have spurred this salty episode that will hopefully inspire some thought. What is …

#365 - Fitness Life Lessons with Ben Mudge & Tom Bainbridge

October 18th, 2018

33:49

After 10 years in the fitness industry, and on your own fitness journey, what do you learn about yourself? What have you changed? What do you know now that you didn't, and wish you did? 

I interview Ben Mudge and Tom …

#364 - Fad diets, why do we do them? With Scott Baptie & Emma Storey-Gordon

October 15th, 2018

45:26

We know fad diets don't work, but we keep doing them and expecting a different result, isn't that the definition of insanity?

Emma Storey-Gordon and …

#363 - The Lean Machines discuss 10 years of Diet, Training & Mindset

October 11th, 2018

47:50

The Lean Machines join me LIVE on the show from SFN Expo, a show where we discuss their journey in fitness, how their opinions and application of diet, training and mindset has changed over the years, whats next for …

#362 - Why do people struggle to be consistent?

October 8th, 2018

10:51

People often struggle with consistency on a diet, but why? 

In this short podcast I explore the key issues around consistency, so if you're struggling, get this downloaded, get it in your ears, take action. 

These things …

#361 - Are parents or schools to blame? With Cameron Parker

October 4th, 2018

1:06:37

Cameron Parker, a motivational speaker in schools joins me to talk motivation, education, nutrition, schooling, parenting, personal ownership, …

#360 - Animal vs Vegan Protein - Quality, Digestion & Amino Facts!

October 1st, 2018

20:01

Find assessing protein quality confusing? In this show we explore the confusing world of protein quality, quantity and sources. How can you tell if a food provides good quality protein, and what can you do if you don't …

#359 - DEBATE: Energy drinks, should they be banned?

September 27th, 2018

49:54

The UK Government are trying to ban energy drinks for Under 18s, and I agree with this move, but Tom my co-host doesn't. 

So we settle our differences, or try to over a debate. We state our cases, our theories, outline …

#358 - Failing your way to Success (Chapter 1 Cont.)

September 24th, 2018

20:49

Too many people are scared of failure, but it shapes success. In this podcast I continue my story of how I went from bad personal trainer, to AWESOME personal trainer.

I share the story where I realised I was bad, the …

#357 - Can obesity be healthy? with Emma Storey-Gordon

September 20th, 2018

47:26

This week, co-host Tom and Emma Storey-Gordon return to chat about metabolically healthy obesity. Does it really exist, is it a good thing to be …

#356 - Chapter 1: A Vision for Your Future

September 17th, 2018

12:51

What is the vision for your future? For your life? For your career? 

In this short podcast I talk about my career when I was younger by reading the Introduction to my book 'How to be an Awesome Personal Trainer'.

This …

#355 - Running away from Depression with William Pullen

September 13th, 2018

40:37

William Pullen is a running psychotherapist, yeah, I had no idea what that was either. But what ensued is one of my most enjoyable podcasts yet. I …

#354 - "Foods expensive" says the person who buys Costa Coffee daily!!

September 10th, 2018

10:40

People complain about healthy food being expensive, but is it? 

People buy a Cost Coffee everyday but complain about the cost of a gym membership, is this complaining fair, is health and fitness expensive, or is it a …

#353 - Are your 'healthy' habits damaging your health?

September 6th, 2018

49:07

What if we are damaging our health through supposed healthy habits?

Many of us are guilty of taking extreme approaches, or just taking things too …

#352 - HIIT vs LISS cardio for Fat Loss & Calorie Ceilings for Performance!

September 3rd, 2018

9:18

Confused whether HIIT or LISS cardio is best? Don't be, lets get some clarity on this short sharp show where I discuss the pros and cons of HIIT and LISS cardio so you know what to do and why so you can exercise more …

#351 - From Obese to AWESOME - 13 years of life lessons!

August 30th, 2018

1:03:04

If you could ask me ANYTHING what would it be? 

I get interviewed by Elliot Reeves (Inspired Edinburgh) on my 13 year journey to date. We discuss my …

#350 - Know someone who can't get pregnant?

August 27th, 2018

9:06

Do you know a couple that can't get pregnant? 

I've helped many couples conceive, its an area of my work that just seemed to happen in the early years. And to be honest my approach is super simple. But there are a few …

#349 - Can cannabis oil help your training? with Evan DeMarco

August 23rd, 2018

53:07

CBD or cannabidiol is a topic that's on everyone's lips at the moment. While some think it's little more than an overhyped fad, others are claiming …

#348 - Join my Private Facebook Community

August 20th, 2018

5:19

I've just created a new community called #AskBen Coomber, it's a place I'll be doing live Q&As, sharing my training and nutrition updates, and levelling with you on a more personal level and helping YOU as much as I …

#347 - Why is money a taboo topic? With Jason Graystone

August 16th, 2018

43:11

99% of people hate talking about money, why?

We have a culture of money secrecy, people scared to talk about what they earn, how much something cost, …

#346 - The ONE thing that will make you more Successful

August 13th, 2018

8:38

Do you know what it is?

The ONE thing that will make you more successful? 

It's no secret, in fact the hint is in the title.  

Apply this tip and scale …

#345 - Sonny Webster, He's One Strong MO FO!

August 9th, 2018

48:35

What does it take to be as strong as Sonny Webster? 

Join me as I interview Sonny Webster, a hugely popular man on Instagram throwing around silly …

#344 - Are you afraid to show the world how awesome you are?

August 6th, 2018

9:33

Struggle with confidence in what you do and who you are?

This needs to change, today. In todays podcast I want to discuss you and your ability to sell yourself. See, we're all sales people, whether you like it or not. 

#343 - Extreme Personality Traits & Weekend Binges

August 2nd, 2018

54:17

Do you struggle with the weekend? Eat great during the week but it all goes to pot at the weekend? Perhaps its to do with your all our nothing mentality, or perhaps your mindset, planning and reasoning needs work? 

#342 - Honesty (with yourself) is the best policy!

July 30th, 2018

5:09

Are you, honestly, being honest with yourself?

With a diet, with change, with a training program, we have to be 100% raw and honest with ourselves and …

#341 - Advice to my younger self, business failures & my 3 favourite books

July 26th, 2018

1:16:21

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? 

What books would you get yourself to read as early on in life as possible? 

Have you …

#340 - Do you procrastinate? Your life is in CHAOS!

July 23rd, 2018

10:31

Do you procrastinate? Do you lack clarity? Does it always feel like you're fighting a losing in battle in your head? 

It's time to clean your house... 

#339 - Is Bacon & Alcohol harming us?

July 19th, 2018

53:51

Have a couple of beers and people can loose their S*** when you're a 'fitness guy'. Reality is Tom and I drink a few times a week, but what is the …

#338 - Life is AWESOME Again, But God it was Tough!

July 16th, 2018

12:12

Remember podcasts 291 & 292 where I opened up about the hardest year of my life and nearly going bankrupt? Well I've 100% turned it around, I'm in a good place again, I'm giving myself a high 5! 

But how did I do it, …

#337 - Life is a Game of Poker with Mike Vacanti

July 12th, 2018

39:24

In life, are you taking your chances? Mike Vacanti bought a one way trip to NYC to apply for a job, a massive gamble, and it worked, 5 minutes later he's the personal coach to Gary VaynerChuk, BOOM!

We discuss Mike's …

#336 - Getting Strong(er) by NOT lifting heavy weights

July 9th, 2018

17:24

Can you get stronger by not lifting heavy weights? Yes, but how? I feel the strongest I have ever felt, and all my 1RM lifts have gone up in the gym, yet I'm not doing any traditional rep ranges in terms of my strength …

#335 - Career Advice for Young People (Live Talk at Kesgrave High School) 

July 5th, 2018

41:21

If I could tell my story and give young people career advice, what would I say? Well this live recording is just that. I got invited to Kesgrave high …

#334 - Hay Fever, I've solved it!!

July 2nd, 2018

6:05

Got Hay fever, me too, well, I did. I've been taking Fexofenadine and Montelukast, let me explain how this went down. Please note, this is not …

#333 - Sex Differences in Nutrition & Training with Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan

June 28th, 2018

40:30

Are there differences between men and women in their nutrition and training needs? In this episode I speak to researcher and doctorate Abbie …

#332 - #TheTruthAboutCarbs Motivation & Industry BS

June 25th, 2018

9:58

The #TruthAboutCarbs is doing the rounds, oh my days, so lets look at the research, research and science based arguments vs peoples opinions, what motivates us, and industry BS. I pack a lot into this micro show which …

#331 - Going DEEP into my Brain with The 3 Dumbbells

June 21st, 2018

57:43

If you could ask me anything, what would you ask me? This is how this show went down. The 3 Dumbbells is a London based podcast with Fred, Seb and …

#330 - The Fitness Industry is Broken, but you're NOT (A Short Poem by Dave Cottrell)

June 18th, 2018

3:09

The fitness industry is a weird place right? Don't get me wrong, it needs to change, it has to change, people are more confused and troubled than ever despite the wealth of information available, but there is light …

#329 - James Haskell on Mastering Athleticism & Sensitive Snowflake Syndrome

June 14th, 2018

43:12

James Haskell, England and Lions rugby player and top lad is BACK for his 3rd appearance on the show! Today we evolve the topic of mastering your own …

#328 - Hydration Facts & Summer Supplements

June 11th, 2018

14:09

Is your hydration optimal and do our supplement needs change in the summer? This is a key question as we enter the hot summer months. In this podcast I discuss the hydration index, beer and coffee being dehydrating, …

#327 - Data Driven Fitness with Tom Bainbridge

June 7th, 2018

30:45

When do you need more data to reach your goals? And what data do we pay attention to? In this episode Tom B and I answer one of your questions …

#326 - Three Ways to Solve Pain in your Life Quicker

June 4th, 2018

15:13

Is there pain in your life today, or has there been in the past and it took you too long to solve it and move on? Pain is an indicator, we don't …

#325 - What is the Future of Health & Fitness (EXPLICIT: Live Recording)

May 31st, 2018

46:12

The fitness industry is full of egos and narcissists, and it's not helping the industry move forward. In this frank live recording from my May 2018 …

#324 - Nutrition is confusing when you have no BS filter!

May 28th, 2018

5:39

Do we do ourselves a disservice sometimes with our learning? We follow all sorts of people online and absorb all sorts of facts daily, but do we have …

#323 - Fat Loss: The Struggle is real (Live Recording, BeFit Expo)

May 24th, 2018

47:20

Why is fat loss complicated? Or is it, really, honestly? In this candid and honest talk I freestyle on my approach to coaching clients at Be Fit Expo. I got invited to the event to present to a room of ladies on why …

#322 – Is your mobile phone a healthy part of your life?

May 21st, 2018

18:27

Today I set you 2 challenges around your mobile phone and social media use. I'm setting these challenges as I see too many people having an unhealthy relationship with social media and or social media giving them some …

#321 - Running around London with Virgin Sport & Jessica Frey

May 17th, 2018

30:15

Why would someone run, or do any exercise? Should it be fun, or just lead to an outcome, and how do we find out what really makes us tick? Virgin …

#320 - From client to coach with Chris Harrison

May 14th, 2018

32:15

When we first met Chris he was struggling to find balance in his nutrition and training, and as a result didn't feel as healthy as he believed he …

#319 - The genetics of obesity with Emma Storey Gordon

May 10th, 2018

48:12

This fascinating conversation with Emma Story Gordon explores the role that genetics have in the development of obesity in free living conditions. …

#318 - Finding balance in a noisy Fitness World with Emily Rayner

May 7th, 2018

20:12

We are joined by ex-BTN Academy student and online nutrition coach Emily Rayner to discuss her journey. Emily joined the fitness industry after improving her own mindset and fitness and taking the time to learn how to …

#317 - How Stress is Harming us with Ori Hofmekler

May 3rd, 2018

50:58

How is stress really affecting us? And what stress is the worst for us? The author of The Warrior Diet joins me on the show to discuss stress and it's dynamics, how it is really affecting us, why, and whether our …

#316 - Nutrition from a Doctor's perspective with Dr.Aileen Alexander

April 30th, 2018

20:44

There are a growing number of Doctors who are becoming aware of the power of nutrition and exercise as preventative medicine, and ex BTN student, Aileen Alexander of ThisDoctorLifts is one of them. In this short episode …

#315 - Fail at Life to Succeed at Life with Dave Cottrell

April 26th, 2018

56:07

We all need to fail at life to learn, but how much? After being bullied at school, a failed marriage, hiding behind a fake persona and a less than …

#314 - Things I regret & would change about the past

April 23rd, 2018

18:14

We all have regrets, but why? It's because we change and evolve as people, we learn to be better, to do better. Today is one of those days of …

#313 - Medicine vs Food vs Exercise with The Food Medic Dr Hazel Wallace

April 19th, 2018

41:05

Dr Hazel Wallace is back to debate food vs exercise vs medicine, where does it all fit together? Being a Doctor & health coach Hazel is in the perfect position to comment on the changes we are seeing both in the …

#312 - Focus on what you're good at!

April 16th, 2018

9:48

Are you empowering or disempowering yourself? We're all too good at being negative and holding ourselves back, well, its time to stop that. I've two …

#311 - Preventive Medicine, are we doing enough? With Dr Carl Brandt

April 12th, 2018

38:25

We often complain the NHS aren't doing enough, but are they? What preventive healthcare initiatives are happening, and how are the scientific innovators trying to effect the nations health? I debate with Dr Carl Brandt …

#310 - Being positive with Death - Hardest Year of my Life by John Chapman (Lean Machines)

April 9th, 2018

17:53

When someone dies, how do you stay positive? Should you even stay positive? John Chapman, one half of The Lean Machines is a dear friend of mine and …

#309 - Hollywood Actors, Steroids & Fluffy Fitness with Don Saladino

April 5th, 2018

41:46

What does a legend in the game do to keep things fresh? Don Saladino has been in the fitness game for 19 years, he's trained Ryan Reynolds, Hugh …

#308 - What to do when you hit burnout! (Me right now)

April 2nd, 2018

16:02

What do you do when you hit burnout, do you even know if you're burnt out? Right now I'm low, weak and feel powerless, I'm not myself, but I had to get to this place, and it's been a long time coming if I'm honest. …

#307 - Our Teeth & The Food we Eat with Dr Steven Lin

March 29th, 2018

44:50

Do our teeth reflect the health of our diet? Many years ago a book called 'Nutrition and Physical Degeneration' pointed at a change in our diet and the health of our teeth, now dentist Dr Steven Lin aims to continue …

#306 - S.A.D & Vitamin D - 10 min Solo Show

March 26th, 2018

9:52

S.A.D is a seasonal form of depression that affects 1 in 15 in the UK. Could S.A.D relate to a vitamin D deficiency? The answer is maybe, and in this …

#305 - Motivation, Relationships & Changing Identity With Tom

March 22nd, 2018

38:36

What is motivation, and how do you keep cultivating it? Is it internal, or can we create it, maybe it's just a state of energy and focus, and how do …

#304 - Personal development - Tom's perspective

March 19th, 2018

9:10

The inmates are running the asylum - Tom has a solo show! Personal development is a critical part of your growth as a practitioner, a coach, an …

#303 - Cancer Research UK join me to discuss the O_B_ S_ _Y Campaign

March 15th, 2018

27:36

After episode 301 Cancer Research UK got in touch, so this episode Cancer Research join me to discuss the facts of the O_B_ S_ _Y Campaign. What was the aim of the campaign and what data was it based on? Is obesity …

#302 - Personal Development, My Current 2018 Plan

March 12th, 2018

10:48

I believe in life we have to grow, it's what keeps us whole. We need to keep learning and growing and challenging ourselves. Whats my current plan …

#301 - OB_S_ _Y & Cancer - Is it Fat Shaming? Lets Debate!

March 8th, 2018

1:01:29

Is the most recent Cancer UK OBESITY campaign fat shaming? Tom and I look objectively at the campaign and discuss it's pros, cons, and whether it will work to create a change in dietary awareness. We then move onto …

#300 - Veganism, Business & Bollox with Matt Pritchard (TVs Dirty Sanchez)

March 1st, 2018

45:48

Matt Pritchard from TVs Dirty Sanchez is now an ultra endurance vegan athlete, but why? What changed after years of travelling the world and being …

#299 - Female Muscle & Debates about Dairy with Tom B

February 22nd, 2018

42:07

What's the deal with women not being able to build muscle as well as men? Are they really weaker in the upper body, and what can we do to combat both …

#298 - Battling Anorexia with Nicola Hobbs

February 15th, 2018

1:02:55

Do you know anyone with an eating disorder? ED's are now a growing problem in the world with social media, mis-information and societal pressure. Someone I've known for many years and been close to has battled with an …

#297 - Is Happiness a Flawed Concept? With Will Foster

February 8th, 2018

44:49

Should we be happy all the time? Thats what the self help gurus say no, that if we get it right we should be happy 24/7? In this fascinating episode …

#296 - Facebook Depression, Brain Hacks & Being an Adult with Tom B

February 1st, 2018

38:48

Did you know Facebook depression is now a thing? Social media is a modern day time phenomenon that we have to deal with daily, and for some its affecting our lives both positively, and negatively. In this episode we …

#295 Ep.3 - Eat, Train & Think like an Olympic Athlete, with British Triathlon coaches

January 25th, 2018

26:54

We all see professional athletes as unreachable; as people in a physical condition we’ll never be able to match. In fact, professional athletes are people just like us. They have just learned how to master the …

#295 Ep.2 - Is triathlon for me? Advice from British Triathlon coaches

January 25th, 2018

24:20

It’s fair to say that most of us see triathlon as a sport that requires extreme strength and endurance, involves training long hours, and needs very …

#295 Ep.1 - Master your Body & Mind with British Triathlon coaches

January 25th, 2018

23:40

Am I in good shape? Am I training too much or too little? Am I pushing too hard? Why am I so tired? We’ve all asked ourselves whether our exercise and nutrition plans are actually adding to our quality of life or …

#294 - HIIT, Pilates & Anti-Dieting with Hollie Grant

January 18th, 2018

56:47

Is Pilates and HIIT training the perfect combo to perform in the gym for optimal health and performance? What an earth is anti-dieting, and why is it empowering many women across the globe? What can you learn from …

#293 - BIG Scary Goals & Extreme Personality Traits with Brian Keane

January 11th, 2018

49:45

This show is a rocker, with fellow podcaster Brian Keane as we discuss our paths to success as people, what we now learn and why, the personality traits we have and why, why we love BIG scary goals and how it defines …

#292 - Part 2: The Hardest Year of my Life - The Lessons

January 4th, 2018

43:05

What did I learn from my experiences in 2017? How did I stay strong and positive in light of all the pain and negativity? What would I do differently …

#291 - The Hardest Year of My Life - Solo Show

December 28th, 2017

43:45

2017 was the hardest year of my life, why? I spent 9 months facing bankruptcy, I got attacked more online than I've ever done to date, I got my passion beaten out of me, I lost my ability to innovate, I realised I have …

#290 - Genetic Potential, Protein Dosing & 6 Week PT Courses

December 21st, 2017

31:32

You know our Q&A shows are awesome, right? Well this one is.... BOOM! Why? We just cover a ton, quickly, discussing our genetic potential as humans in the gym, how to change your training based on your genetic …

#289 - Calisthenics Vs Gym Training with The School of Callisthenics

December 14th, 2017

54:06

When it comes to training, what is Calisthenics? Is it better than traditional gym training, and where do the theories of strength and conditioning intersect with Calisthenics, if at all? I talk to Tim and David from …

#288 - Is your Relationship Healthy with Susan Winter

December 7th, 2017

48:45

What do you do if your partner isn't into fitness as much as you? How do you know if that relationship is the ONE? Are you someone who bickers with your partner over petty things, why is this, are we poor communicators, …

#287 - My Tony Robbins Experience & Debating Free Will

November 30th, 2017

46:15

The human brain and human emotion is a powerful area of discussion, a topic we go deep into on this episode. We open the discussion with a debate and …

#286 - Veganism, Protein & Building Muscle with Joseph Agu

November 23rd, 2017

1:00:38

Did you watch the Netflix documentary 'What the Health'? Did it get you worried? Well in this podcast episode with Joseph Agu we look at the data …

#285 - Become Super Motivated with Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump

November 16th, 2017

47:19

Is motivation this magical thing that some have and some don't? Maybe, but there is a whole system to developing the mindset to unstoppable …

#284 - Fear of Food, Fear of Failure with Tom Bainbridge

November 9th, 2017

41:37

Do you have fears around your health, food, progress and life in general? This is the episode for you. Myself and Tom discuss the issues people have around food and why, how we can start to alleviate some of the anxiety …

#283 - Being led by Ego with Lee Constantinou

November 2nd, 2017

47:01

Are your actions led by ego? This is all too common in fitness and bodybuilding. I talk to Lee about his many years in fitness, bodybuilding and competing. We cover his journey from Karate to bodybuilding, to now …

#282 - Hormones, PCOS & Weight Gain with Claire Goodwin

October 26th, 2017

40:41

Can hormones make you gain weight, or stop you from losing weight? I'm joined by PCOS Nutritionist Claire Goodwin as we discuss her background as a competitive athlete and how her weight was never a simple equation of …

#281 - How & Why Humans Behave with Food with Tom Bainbridge

October 19th, 2017

47:59

When it comes to food & nutrition, why do we do what we do? How do we know when our nutrition or our environment needs to change for a more …

#280 - Fighting, Fatherhood & Colostomy bags with Simon Herbert

October 12th, 2017

32:47

What does a new dad do when he wants to train for a fight? Train for it, that's what. Simon Herbert is a fighter, newly appointed dad, gym owner, coach and nutritionist. An expert juggler of all the above with a history …

#279 - What happened to Clean Eating Alice?

October 5th, 2017

40:10

Clean Eating Alice is now Alice Liveing, but why, what happened? In this amazing interview with Alice Liveing we uncover her recent journey of nutritional and fitness change, the journey that took her into this world of …

#278 - Building Muscle & Fitness Intuition with Tom Bainbridge

September 28th, 2017

42:01

Can we push too hard and not make progress? How much is too much? This is the problematic area of fitness, knowing whether you are doing too much, or not enough. The reality is it's very personal, but in this show we …

#277 - What do you eat in the wild? With Survivorman Les Stroud

September 21st, 2017

44:43

Want to know who the real Bear Grylls is? This man, Les Stroud. Over 70 episodes where he goes into the wild to survive on his TV show 'Survivorman' that he films himself. Les Stroud joins me on the show to discuss his …

#276 - Debating the EatWell Plate with 'The Food Medic' Hazel Wallace

September 14th, 2017

41:33

Hazel Wallace, Doctor & Trainer, aka the Food Medic joins me to discuss... In a world of lifestyle related diseases, do we appreciate BOTH the value of food and medicine? Do we need to be more aligned to have more …

#275 - Science + Trial & Error = RESULTS with Tom Bainbridge

September 7th, 2017

41:24

This week we coach someone and go into detail on a real case study discussing calorie and nutrient intake, the application of science and how real world feedback changes our approach, phobias and how to alleviate …

#274 - Strong on the outside, broken on the inside with Molly Galbraith

August 31st, 2017

44:09

Getting strong in the gym is easy, what about outside the gym? Molly Galbraith has a global movement called GIRLS GONE STRONG, and she's inspired …

#273 - The Future of Fitness with Lou Schuler

August 24th, 2017

41:37

What is the future of fitness? See, trends come and go in fitness, but principals don't, but what are these principals? What does the future hold? I …

#272 - Bad Sh*t, Oestrogen & Washing up with Tom Bainbridge

August 17th, 2017

34:44

Life throws SO much sh*t at us, but, how can it makes us stronger? How can we build greater resilience and become battle proof?

#271 - Debating Diets: Keto vs High Carb vs IF with Menno Henselmans

August 10th, 2017

37:29

What diet is best, and when? I explore this controversial topic with Menno Henselmans from Bayesain BodyBuilding, discussing high carb diets, low …

#270 - Mastering your Body(weight) with Tom Bainbridge

August 3rd, 2017

40:08

When we look to master our body, what does this actually mean? If you didn't have any weights, bands, plates, nothing, how would you exercise? And if …

#269 - Olympic Athlete to Fit Foodie with Derval O'Rourke

July 27th, 2017

36:44

When a 100m hurdle sprint athlete retires, what do they do? Turn to food, of course, but in a good way. In this episode I discuss life as a retired athlete with Derval O'Rourke (Olympian), how her life has now changed …

#268 - Mental Roadblocks - I get interviewed by Chris Dufey

July 20th, 2017

30:13

Got mental blocks that you can't break through? Perhaps it's the way you think, the way you are wired, your up bringing, and just how you feel about …

#267 - The Perfect Workout with Andy McKenzie

July 13th, 2017

37:54

What do you do in the gym, and why? What should you do as a warm up, cool down, and the bulk of the session? What can we learn from crossfit and …

#266 - New Perspectives on Hormones, Dieting, Stress & Coaching with Tom Bainbridge

July 6th, 2017

51:08

The answers are often staring us in the face, but are we being objective enough to see them. Our diet, our training, the macros we eat, the stress in our lives, its all there, we just need to see it. Tom and I conquer 3 …

#265 - Our Relationship with Food with Devyn Sisson

June 29th, 2017

29:30

Do you have a healthy relationship with food? Does food cause you anxiety? Does your beliefs around food make you not enjoy food, and do you think …

#264 - Women, get STRONG & Resilient with Aldine Preisner

June 22nd, 2017

56:27

Ladies, want 10 steps to ultimate success with your body and mind? Then this show is for you, and yes, guys can learn a TON here too. In this show I …

#263 - Fat Burners & Pro-Hormones with Tom Bainbridge

June 15th, 2017

49:15

Want to know more about some of the darker supplements in our industry, that are often used in the world of bodybuilding? Steroids, fat burners, pro-hormones, glucose disposal agents, and more are discussed in this …

#262 - Bulletproof Coffee, Changing Perspective & Supplements

June 8th, 2017

42:37

It's not often it happens on this show, but let's turn the tables where I get interviewed. This interview is one I did for a show called Zestology by …

#261 - Liquid Meals, Ghrelin & Calories with Tom Bainbridge

June 1st, 2017

53:47

Want to have a shake for breakfast, uh oh, think twice... NO seriously, should we, is it an option? Let's have a look at what the research says, …

#260 - Environmental Oestrogen's with Dr Anthony G Jay

May 25th, 2017

51:57

Should we be concerned with environmental Oestrogen? Do you know all the ways it creeps into our diet? There are 10 top offenders, and in this …

#259 - I am the best, are you? with TV's The Dogfather

May 18th, 2017

39:17

Want to know what we can learn from dogs? A lot. In this episode I talk to Graeme Hall, the Dogfather (from TV's 'Dog's behaving badly'), a dog trainer that focuses on human behaviour to get the best out of the owner, …

#258 - Plant Based Diets with Rachel Guy

May 11th, 2017

33:15

Is a plant based diet better for your health? Or for your hormones? Can meat cause cancer and other diseases? Charlotte writes into the show and asks the question, what are the benefits to vegan eating and plant based …

#257 - Opening up about Mental Health with Sanctus

May 4th, 2017

29:39

Do we talk enough about mental health? I'd say no, and James Rontledge from Sanctus agree's, a man on a mission to spread awareness of mental health after experiencing anxiety and social pressure to conform himself. As …

#256 - Your Psychological Training Profile with Christian Thibaudeau

April 27th, 2017

48:23

Are you training effectively in the gym? Perhaps your not matching your training to your psychological profile. In this fascinating episode I explore …

#255 - Tactical Life Skills with Mykel Hawke

April 20th, 2017

26:55

Want to know how to be better at life? Then listen to Mykel Hawke, a decorated U.S. soldier with a vast background in tactical survival and war. Now …

#254 - Is 2nd place good enough? With Sheli McCoy

April 13th, 2017

46:05

Is it the journey or the destination we are seeking? Philosophical right... but life is about meaning to us, ourselves, and life is actually a selfish journey, to deny this is futile. In this episode I talk to Crossfit …

#253 - IIFYM Debate, Micronutrition & Bad Injuries with Rachel Guy

April 6th, 2017

38:25

Rachel is back on the show as we discuss the differences between full fat and whole fat dairy, micro nutrition and the IIFYM debate, multi-vitamins, …

#252 - Powerlifting: The Debate Continues

March 30th, 2017

48:42

Episode 251 caused a stir all over social media, it's the show that has gotten the most attention for some time from an apparent negative perspective, so we had to do a part 2 podcast. In this podcast myself and Tom …

#251 - Powerlifting: Why you Shouldn't do it

March 23rd, 2017

10:48

Powerlifting has become very popular over recent years, but, are people doing it for the right reasons? Is it aligned with your training goals and …

#250 - Stop feeling hungry & developing Hunger for your dream!

March 16th, 2017

20:47

Another solo show, this week were talking about how to stop feeling hungry when you have lost a ton of weight, the dynamics of staying full and not …

#249 - Nutritional science & why it can fails us

March 9th, 2017

51:48

Love nutrition science? Me too, but it can fail us, how? Well the world we live in is not black and white, there are real world situations to consider and various dynamics at play, basically, everyone has their own …

#248 - Live Diet Assessment & Goal Setting

March 2nd, 2017

17:37

Want to see how I would calculate someones energy needs? Struggle with knowing when to stop training? Think you train too much, but don't get DOMS or …

#247 - Strength, Stamina & The Perfect Body with Ross Edgley

February 23rd, 2017

38:30

Can you train for strength and stamina and be optimal? A question Ross Edgley, sports scientist, athlete and legend, is always asking himself. After …

#246 - Sexual Trauma & Emotional Eating with Sam Skelly

February 16th, 2017

34:22

Why do we eat emotionally? Does it have anything to do with significance? Is our life serving us, and are we ready to break free from life's shackles to live a life of happiness and freedom? In this Episode with Sam …

#245 - Cardio, Muscle Loss, Diet & Macro's with Rachel Guy

February 9th, 2017

33:45

If you did want to lose muscle, how would you do it? I know, mad right, but this is a legitimate question. How do we then manipulate the diet and our …

#244 - Effective Gym Training with Tony Gentilcore

February 2nd, 2017

35:06

What is effective gym training? Let Tony Gentilcore tell you as we explore these questions.... How do we know if we are spending our time wisely training? What differences are there between women and men training in the …

#243 - 401 Marathons & it's affect on the body with Ben Smith

January 26th, 2017

45:57

If you did 401 marathons, how do you think it would affect your body, let alone your mind? Ben Smith, a man on a quest to find out what makes him …

#242 - Be a Badass with Joe DeFranco - 21 Years in the Strength Business

January 19th, 2017

43:14

How do you be a badass? You listen to Joe DeFranco, thats what. Joe owns one of the most famous gyms in the world, training the elite of the elite, his gym, his methods and his opinions do not get any better. Joe is a …

#241 - Aspartame, Fat Loss & Insulin with James Krieger

January 12th, 2017

35:00

Want to know the science about aspartame, fat loss, metabolism, insulin, weight management, nutrients effect on fat loss, and more? Tune in to this …

#240 - How to have more success in 2017 with Rachel Guy

January 5th, 2017

54:09

What have I learnt in 2016, and how will that improve 2017? What have I failed at? What have I succeeded at? What am I disappointed with? How will my diet and training change in 2017? What life goals have I got? What …

#239 - Being STRONG with Zanna Van Dijk

December 29th, 2016

33:45

Instagram has blown up fitness, but is it all positive? Does it paint a good enough picture of being strong, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? Zanna Van Dijk is the perfect person to talk about this …

#238 - The Future of Nutrition with Danny Lennon aka Sigma Nutrition

December 22nd, 2016

45:21

Danny Lennon, aka Sigma Nutrition, joins me on the show to discuss what does evidence based nutrition actually mean? And where does this start and stop with being our guiding star in everything nutrition and training …

#237 - Train like an Athlete with Mike Israetel

December 15th, 2016

46:17

Mike Israetel is one clever dude, and an experienced athlete, and in this episode you get the pleasure of learning from him. Mike, a professor at …

#236 - Crossfit Pt 2 - Diet & Training Concepts with Sheli McCoy

December 8th, 2016

39:30

Sheli McCoy is back on the show talking diet and training concepts in crossfit. I raise more questions on what is nutrition in the crossfit world and …

#235 - Crossfit, Good or Bad with Sheli McCoy (Pt 1)

December 7th, 2016

34:26

Sheli McCoy is a crossfit athlete with a powerful story, a story that not many know. Crossfit has got plenty of negative press over the years, but …

#234 - Obesity, Fat Loss & Honesty with Rachel Guy

November 24th, 2016

29:27

In this episode we get very honest with ourselves and our situations, the daily things we deal with as people that could hold us back, but shouldn't …

#233 - Squat Ass to Grass Baby - Training Chat with Dave Cripps

November 17th, 2016

35:41

Another training and S&C focused chat with Dave Cripps. Dave has been on the show so another dose of his training wisdom as we talk simplification in training, fundamental movements, common weakness's, where people …

#232 - Books & People I've Learnt From - Solo Show on Personal Success

November 10th, 2016

32:24

From whom have I learnt from in the last 10 years to be successful at what I do? In this episode I discuss all the people I have learnt from that has …

#231 - Our Feet, Gym Shoes & Vitamins with Rachel Guy

November 3rd, 2016

36:35

Today's show is an assortment of topics including our feet and how they move, the best gym shoes to wear, our thoughts on vibram shoes, lower body biomechanics issues, and vitamins and the stages of pregnancy and best …

#230 - Be a Fitness Unicorn with Mark Fisher

October 27th, 2016

42:19

Mark Fisher joins me on the show to discuss success in our fitness journey. We explore: - What makes us all successful within our journey - Why so …

#229 - Life's a Journey, but are you embracing it?

October 24th, 2016

14:09

Life's a Journey, but are we embracing it's potential?  Are you embracing your potential?  Lifes too short not too..... solo show for Podcast 229, …

#228 - Diabetes Health & Performance with Phil Graham

October 13th, 2016

50:26

I invite Phil Graham for a 2nd interview on the podcast and this time we discuss diabetes, something that is very close to Phil's heart. In this interview we discuss the differences between type 1 and 2 diabetes, how to …

#227 - Perfect Body, Perfect Mind with Jamie Alderton aka Grenade Jay

October 6th, 2016

47:10

We are all capable of great things, but we have to choose to be great. Jamie is someone I disliked many years ago in fitness, but his teachings and where he is at these days impresses me daily, his mindset, his …

#226 - The Pursuit of Perfection with Paul McGregor

September 29th, 2016

30:06

Are you seeking perfection? Is it a healthy or unhealthy habit you have? Where do we draw the line with what is healthy, and what is not? Being vein is a good thing, but there is a limit, how do we find this personal …

#225 - Biceps Win Races with Hunter McIntyre

September 22nd, 2016

48:50

Who is Hunter McIntyre? A legend from the OCR world, set to take the world obstacle course world by storm again this year as he looks to win the world championship. Hunter is a charismatic and passionate athlete, …

#224 - Food Testing & A Farewell...

September 19th, 2016

9:45

This week I chit chat over food intolerance testing and their accuracy and have a farewell to make... 

#223 - The Perfect Body Fat % with Rachel Guy

September 15th, 2016

33:16

What is the perfect body fat %, or is there one? The body has many ways of showing you what is the ideal, but how many of us are listening to the cues. But we need to, its paramount. In this episode we go off on many …

#222 - Effort vs Reward

September 12th, 2016

11:05

Do you get out what you put in? We continue the conversation that Gaye and Stephanie started weeks ago about growing old, your body changing, and the …

#221 - Metabolic Adaptation with Layne Norton

September 8th, 2016

40:18

What role does the metabolism have in fat loss, a huge amount, but what individual variations are there, what do we need to be aware of? What is …

#220 - Superfoods, do they exist?

September 5th, 2016

6:48

Do superfoods exist, arguments are for and against, but who is correct, and what advice does this elicit for our future nutrition? 

#219 - Environment Breeds Success

September 1st, 2016

12:24

Are you giving yourself the chance to be successful? I answer a question from an ex youth athlete on why she can't break the cycle to get back into …

#218 - Farting & The Gut

August 29th, 2016

6:39

Do you fart? We all do, but some more than others. How do we know when its just normal, and when its due to intolerances and sensitivities in our …

#217 - Toxins, the Gut & Hypnotherapy with Jaclyn Dunne

August 25th, 2016

35:08

How does our environment interact with us on many levels? Are we aware of all the things that can contribute to optimal health? I speak to Jaclyn …

#216 - Fat Loss & Hyper-mobility

August 22nd, 2016

10:02

How does someone with hyper-mobility need to exercise? Does anything change with nutrition? What about supplements? Its a different case, let's discuss the approach... 

#215 - Fear of Success with Stephen Aish

August 18th, 2016

39:14

Why do we fear success, and is fear a barrier to so much in our life? My guest Stephen Aish looks at why we feel guilt, and pain, and how to look around these debilitating emotions. How can simple mindset shifts start …

#214 - Cover Model Body at age 50!

August 15th, 2016

9:22

How do you want to look when you get old? How much of it is in our control? There is an element of ageing gracefully, but also pushing to look …

#213 - Injury, Metabolism & Performance with Rachel Guy

August 11th, 2016

35:11

An injury focused show and its impact on the body and mind, looking at the metabolism and training load, how it will affect performance, strategies …

#212 - HELP, I'm not getting results!

August 8th, 2016

10:04

What do you do when you're not getting results? You're putting in all this effort, all this training, all this time, and you're not seeing the …

#211 - What to do before having kids with Rachel Guy

August 4th, 2016

45:53

Thinking about having kids one day? There are things to consider, especially from a health and training point of view. This show is mainly for the ladies, but the men will always learn something here - cause you have a …

#210 - Lose Fat or Build Muscle first?

August 1st, 2016

8:51

When your training & eating for your goals, which for many is to build muscle and lose body fat, what should you do first, lose the fat first, …

#209 - The Unbeatable Mind with Ex U.S. Navy Seal Mark Divine

July 28th, 2016

47:16

How do you develop an unbeatable mindset? Learn from Ex U.S Navy Seal Mark Divine who finished #1 in his class, has toured Iraq, written 2 books, …

#208 - Liquid Nutrition: Shakes, Smoothies & Milk

July 25th, 2016

8:35

A quick show on liquid nutrition and its place in our diet, where does it fit in, does it fit in, and how should / could it fit into our daily …

#207 - Supplement Research - Why, how, what!

July 21st, 2016

51:00

A podcast all about supplements. What to take, why you would take it, in what environment, for what goals, for what purpose, and in what dosages. …

#206 - Nutrition Careers & Education

July 18th, 2016

11:12

In this episode I talk about nutrition as a career and the education paths you can take, comparing taking the dietician route, the nutritionist …

#205 - Is Gym Training Sustainable?

July 14th, 2016

12:09

Is training in the gym sustainable long term? Is it healthy, does it have meaning, purpose, and give us enough emotionally and physically? I discuss the various reasons we go to the gym, it's purpose, and whether it's …

#204 - Training & Nutrition when getting older

July 11th, 2016

9:41

Getting older, and things getting harder? Yep, I'm sure you're not alone. In this episode I help a user navigate getting older and the steps you …

#203 - Chronic Fatigue with Alex Manos

July 7th, 2016

53:42

Chronic Fatigue is an end stage of acute long term stress, so are you at risk? Are you already suffering with the signs? What are the signs? In this episode I talk to functional medicine practitioner Alex Manos on the …

#202 - Fat Loss AND Performance with Carb Cycling

July 4th, 2016

8:20

Want to lose body fat and maintain performance? What if you play sport and you are in or pre season? Is carb cycling just for body builders, or can the average man and woman do it? In this short episode we quickly …

#201 - Mindful Binge Eating & Calories with Rachel Guy

June 30th, 2016

41:56

Do you mindfully binge eat? Why is this? You know you're doing it, but you can't stop, yet you still get annoyed at the outcome. In this episode we …

#200 - Negativity in Health & Fitness

June 27th, 2016

9:56

Do you think the fitness industry is negative at times? I do. And it makes you question what the industry was first set up to create, better, healthier people right? Well it often doesn't feel like that, but I think we …

#199 - The Neuroscience of Change with Nicola Buckley

June 23rd, 2016

45:20

What if you have everything but you're still not happy? Get to the top of the corporate ladder, have a 6 figure salary, have the house, the car, the …

#198 - Sports Nutrition - How to optimise your body

June 20th, 2016

10:23

In this short 10 minute show I talk through how to optimise your body, recovery and performance. Drawing on calories and our total daily energy expenditure for optimal output. Get to grips with this simple concept, and …

#197 - Extreme Races, Alcohol & BBC Special Forces Hell Week with David Hellard

June 16th, 2016

47:03

Team BMF obstacle racer and ultra marathon runner David Hellard joins me on the show to talk about his accidental stumble into running, why he runs …

#196 - You choose, but will you?

June 13th, 2016

10:08

In this short new podcast format I rant on happiness, and whether you are going to choose to take it or not. Many of us have self-sabotaging habits, …

#195 - The Sleep Expert PT 2 - Nick Littlehales

June 9th, 2016

51:39

We talk everything sleep in an awesome 2 part episode. In part 2 we cover sleep hacks, gadgets you can use, areas you haven't considered for sleep …

#194 - The Sleep Expert PT 1 - Nick Littlehales

June 6th, 2016

53:05

We talk everything sleep in an awesome 2 part episode. In part 1 we cover Nick's history and journey as a sleep coach, the environments he's worked in, some real life examples of sleep optimisation at the elite level, …

#193 - The Truth About Bodybuilding - PT 2 with Jon Mills

June 2nd, 2016

27:29

Part 2: In this two part interview I discuss a 16 week prep with bodybuilder Jon Mills. The highs, the lows, his journey, what he ate, how he trained, how it affected his personal life, how it affected his libido, …

#192 - The Truth About Bodybuilding - PT 1 with Jon Mills

May 30th, 2016

29:19

Part 1: In this two part interview I discuss a 16 week prep with bodybuilder Jon Mills. The highs, the lows, his journey, what he ate, how he trained, how it affected his personal life, how it affected his libido, …

#191 - Dieting, Shake Diets, Mindset & lots of Honesty - I get Interviewed

May 26th, 2016

54:40

In this podcast episode it's my turn to get quizzed. In anticipation of Scotland's yearly fitness event SFN, Neil Maclean grabs me for an interview …

#190 - TV Star Anna Williamson on Pressure, Anxiety & Mental Health

May 19th, 2016

25:31

Is life now like TV? Social media gives everyone an insight into your life, but is this causing, in some cases, more harm than good? More and more people live life like a celebrity, all their personal info, movements …

#189 - Confessions Pt 2 - More real talk about the past & Future!

May 12th, 2016

44:27

My second confessions podcast journeying my last 10 years in the fitness industry, except today I talk just as much about the future, as I do the past. I recap on some thoughts and comments that arose from part 1, my …

#188 - Gym Training, Carbs & DOMS with Rachel Guy

May 5th, 2016

50:26

It's a round the houses show with a ton of content as we
discuss; training in the gym from personal experience, the art and
science of bodybuilding, ensuring you are eating enough, being
superman, the mindset around your …

#187 - Seek Optimal Health with Yuri Elkaim

April 28th, 2016

40:14

If you don't seek optimal health, what else do you seek? Yuri
Elkaim is the perfect man to tell this story, living life as a
successful athlete, yet it …

#186 - Kids Nutrition with Jennifer Bulcock

April 21st, 2016

45:21

What should we feed our kids, and where are the root issues? Should we give our kids sweets, how do we get kids to eat their greens, and do we need a …

#185 - Female Health, Strength & Pregnancy with Jessie Mundell

April 14th, 2016

33:51

What happens before and after pregnancy, and how should women think about their health? We open up a conversation for the ladies - but also don't …

#184 - Boobs, Group Training & Life Musings with Rachel Guy

April 7th, 2016

40:59

A mash up show of lots of your questions, including what to do when your boobs are big and managing them physically, working on your posture, group training and the benefits, where to start with learning about nutrition …

#182 - My Confession pt 1 - 10 Years of Learning & Change

March 24th, 2016

48:42

I've made mistakes & failed, a lot, let me share my last 10 years with you in a VERY honest, raw and upfront show, explaining my path, how I …

#181 - Hard Work Trumps Talent!

March 17th, 2016

37:59

We get on a rant about working hard over being talented, a mis diagnosed problem in modern society where most problems can be overcome by simple hard work. Rachel Guy and I also discuss leadership within your own life …

#179 - Pre Workout Nutrition & Gym Motivation!

March 3rd, 2016

29:33

Today we discuss pre workout nutrition when training early in the morning, and how to get motivation back when it slips in the gym. We also delve …

#178 - Building Muscle with Brad Schoenfeld

February 25th, 2016

38:03

Brad Schoenfeld joins me on the show to answer the question, how do you build the maximum amount of muscle possible, naturally? Along with answering this key question we look at training techniques, training variation, …

#177 - Is Fitness Your Identity?

February 18th, 2016

56:32

Does fitness define you? If it does, this is how to break free from the affliction. I am all for fitness and sport being part of your life, but it's not your life, unless you are a professional athlete, which still has …

#176 - Adventure, Success, Passion & Health, You Can Have It All with Pat Divilly

February 11th, 2016

48:02

What if I said you could have it all? Everything you ever dreamed of... would you believe me? Join me with coach Pat Divilly, a master of coaching …

#175 - The Perfect Body is Unachievable - with Rachel Guy

February 4th, 2016

37:05

After myself and Rachel rant about the evolution of unqualified fitness professionals and coaches online, we then move into another thought provoking …

#174 - Eric Helms on IIFYM, BodyBuilding & Powerlifting

January 28th, 2016

50:08

Want a scientific and specific approach to your training and nutrition but at the same time as balance in your life? Learn from someone who juggles a PhD, competing, and living life to the max, with body building and …

#173 - The Meaning of Life with Rachel Guy

January 21st, 2016

57:51

What is the meaning of life? What is our purpose on this planet? Are you happy where you are right now? Do you live with passion in your purpose? In this episode we cover diversification of your education, how to manage …

#172 - Paralympic Wheelchair Player Dan Highcock on Nutrition, Training & Mindset

January 14th, 2016

42:16

If you couldn't use your legs fully, what sport would you do? Dan Highcock got shown wheelchair basketball at an early age and hasn't looked back …

#171 - Knowledge, Courses, Fitness & Nutrition - Step into My World

January 7th, 2016

43:11

Unhappy with your job? Ever thought of being in the fitness industry? In this episode we talk about 3 key factors, 1. How to get into the health and fitness industry and what courses to do, 2. What to do if you don't …

#170 - Mike Dolce on MMA, Fight Sports & High Performance

December 31st, 2015

46:22

Mike Dolce coaches some of the top MMA and UFC Athletes in the world, he's the go to man. In this podcast episode we discuss his journey into the …

#169 - HARD WORK & The state of the Fitness Industry with Rachel Guy

December 24th, 2015

41:51

Are you ready for hard work? Many Aren't. So we put the ball in your court with some tough love while discussing the state of the fitness industry right now and how I hope it changes in 2016 towards the purpose in which …

#168 - Working on your weakness with Rachel Guy

December 17th, 2015

36:15

We think we're ready to work on our weaknesses, but are we? Really? In this episode we go on a right ole ramble from one users question, looking at …

#167 - Protein Overfeeding, Fasting & Ketosis with Dr Jacob Wilson

December 10th, 2015

43:41

Dr Jacob Wilson is back on the show to chat about nutrition. Last time he was on the show we talked about training and what goes down in his lab, and …

#166 - Are you ready to be AWESOME with Rachel Guy

December 3rd, 2015

51:12

The world of fitness is changing, question is, are you going to change with it? Since myself and Rachel have been coaches, much has changed, our goals, our plans, our education, our journey, and we have changed and …

#165 - Real Life Real Talk with Jason Ferruggia

November 26th, 2015

46:48

Jason Ferruggia joins me on the show to get real with why and how we do things in life. Why do we train the way we do, why we eat the way we do, why training 3 days a week is best, why eating 'clean' is best but life is …

#164 - Is Our Food Safe? with Rachel Guy

November 19th, 2015

51:31

Food toxicity, vulnerability, and responsibility are the focus of this weeks show alongside an epic ramble from myself on how our approach to our own …

#161 - Eating lots is EASY & Other Rants with Rachel Guy

October 29th, 2015

52:25

A show with a million directions today, including discussing on the obese man that lives inside me, calorific foods, the importance of having a busy …

#160 - How to recover from burnout with Ollie Pryce

October 22nd, 2015

44:01

Ollie hit rock bottom during a career in semi-pro rugby while running a night club, burning the wick at both ends, training hard, playing hard, and trying to earn money all at the same time. This lead him to adrenal …

#159 - Raped, Bulimic & legless, yet still positive with George Bryant

October 15th, 2015

1:07:45

George Bryant has been through more in his life than most. Raped at a young age, developed eating disorders, enrolled into the military and got so …

#158 - What to do when all else fails with Rachel Guy

October 8th, 2015

43:27

What do you do when you're not reaching your goals? Do you have a plan B? Do you know how to quantify your goals into the situations you are facing? Do you know when enough is enough and you need the help of a coach? …

#157 - Get more motivation & willpower - with Michelle Segar

October 1st, 2015

45:23

How do you get more willpower and motivation? What stops us from sticking to our plans, and do the things we need to to be successful? What is …

#156 - Does weight loss damage us? with Rachel Guy

September 24th, 2015

44:07

Losing weight is great, but does it leave us with permanent damage both physically and mentally? Rachel Guy and I delve into the mental side of losing weight, how you can look at yourself differently, feel different, …

#155 - Movement, pain & ART with Tom Feeney

September 17th, 2015

37:39

Any idea what ART is and how it can affect your movement & pain? In this episode I am joined by Tom Feeney as we discuss why people are in pain, treatments available to people, the benefit of taking time to …

#154 - Are you Happy? with Rachel Guy

September 10th, 2015

34:19

If we're not happy, is any of this health and fitness talk relevant? We can talk about any theory or technique, but if our mind and mental well-being is not sound, then nothing is worth it, the mind must come before …

#153 - Building Muscle with The Muscle Prof Dr Jacob Wilson

September 3rd, 2015

46:55

Dr Jacob Wilson joins me to discuss the science of building muscle. In this episode we talk about his journey, what the science says about building muscle, whether to include strength work in your hypertrophy training, …

#152 - I NEED Coffee... RANT Special with Rachel Guy

August 27th, 2015

47:35

Myself and the Fox get railed by a ton of topics and rant for 45 minutes solid, including fake tan use, my favorite decaf coffee at the moment, …

#151 - Recipes, ideas & kitchen creativity with Fitter Food

August 20th, 2015

43:22

Fitter Food, aka Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden the authors of 'The Paleo Primer' join me on the show for food related chat. We discuss Matt and Keris personal journeys in the fitness and health world, what we are …

#149 - Dieting, Metabolism & Will Power with Dr Jade Teta

August 6th, 2015

52:00

Dr Jade and I delve into the world of not being able to lose weight. Why this might be, how our metabolsim plays a key role, and how the regulation …

#148 - STEROIDS Pt 3 - The final word with Dave Crossland

July 30th, 2015

1:09:28

Dave joins me on the show for the final time to discuss post cycle therapy (PCT), insulin use, synthol, the difference with taking high dose …

#147 - Saggy butts & Bingo wings with Rachel Guy

July 23rd, 2015

39:01

Rachel and I get stuck straight into your questions this week, no messing about as we discuss fine tuning the body of someone who is very young, the fine line between getting toned, building muscle, and losing fat and …

#146 - Everyone has an opinion these days

July 16th, 2015

44:10

Everyone has an opinion these days, but who is really in a position to talk? This is the best way, thats the best way, weight training is best, cardio is best, zumba is best, when did we lose the ability to read the …

#145 - Elite level coaching & Rugby S&C with Dave Cripps

July 9th, 2015

54:25

Dave Cripps, ex Leicester Tigers Rugby S&C coach joins me to discuss how to be an incredible coach, what it takes to understand people, what happens in the elite level rugby world, how to manage clients, the …

#144 - Deal with the past, live in the present, see the future

July 2nd, 2015

42:02

This episode took a turn, we got on to a rant, and it never stopped. We now live in a world clouded by the past, always looking to the future, and never living for the moment. In this episdoe I share my recent …

#143 - Modern day medicine with Aidan Goggins

June 24th, 2015

40:29

Health Delusion author Aidan Goggins is on the show as we discuss his journey into the field of nutrition, his struggle with auto-immune issues, what …

#142 - Mike Matthews on Training, Diet & Supplements

June 18th, 2015

1:00:00

I ask the question of Mike "whats the best..." on many subjects on this podcast, including training to get in great shape, food, supplements that are needed and not needed, why he's chosen this path in the fitness …

#141 - Man Vs Food legend Adam Richman

June 11th, 2015

22:22

Legend Adam Richman is on the show to talk food, Man Vs Food style. We discuss what he's up to right now, his regime leading up to and following a …

#140 - Fat loss training & cravings with Rachel Guy

June 4th, 2015

45:03

Rachel & I hit you with a BIG Q&A show discussing why and how you train for fat loss and what variables you need to consider, whether cravings are a legitimate thing and whether they can be changed, how to …

#139 - Ultra endurance athlete Luke Tyburski

May 28th, 2015

53:20

Adventure racing mad man Luke Tyburski is on the show as we discuss his background and rationale behind all the crazy events he does, how he fuels for such events, what important supplements he takes to aid him, what …

#137 - Steroids debate part 2 with Dave Crosland

May 14th, 2015

59:58

Dave Crosland is back on the show for part 2 as we delve into the world of steroids. In Part 2 we talk about the difference between oral and injectable steroids, whether steroids are appropriate for the average gym …

#136 - Steroids - No holds barred with Dave Crosland

May 7th, 2015

1:01:04

The steroids debate is a strong one, in this no holds barred interview I ask Dave Crosland, one of the UK's leading voices on steroid use and abuse, …

#135 - Bodybuilding splits vs training for specificity with Rachel Guy

April 30th, 2015

38:39

This week we delve into the world of training for a purpose. The body building split has been around for donkeys years, and everyone is doing it, but is it enabling you to reach your goals? I also ramble about dog food …

#134 - Body image & depression - Pt 2 with Gary Turner

April 23rd, 2015

57:40

We expand on podcast 131 and delve deeper into body image and depression. Gary Turner is back as we ask the questions, where does a faulty body image …

#133 - Clean Eating & Internet Gurus with Rachel Guy

April 16th, 2015

1:00:34

Rachel and I wage in on the clean eating debate and look at the evolution of clean eating, and whether it has been a negative or positive influence …

#132 - Supplement science with Examine.com

April 9th, 2015

48:20

Kamal Patel joins me to discuss the fitness industry and it's wrath of bogus supplementation. What should people be taking, why, how, where the …

#131 - Depression & Mental Health with Gary Turner & Will Barton

April 2nd, 2015

1:07:15

Depression gets the better of many people, in this show we explore the root causes of shifts in your mental health and answer many questions you will have. I talk to Will Barton a personal trainer from Manchester who …

#130 - Paul Chek on your Inner Self

March 26th, 2015

55:49

Paul Chek was the reason I got into the fitness industry, and now I have the honor of interviewing him. As a young and impressionable person wanting …

#128 - Fear, injury & progression with Jon Goodman

March 12th, 2015

43:15

I am joined by Personal Trainer Development Centre owner Jon Goodman, a man of many talents and life stories. In this episode I talk to Jon about fear, progression in life with your goals, his journey in fitness, how he …

#127 - Alcohol, flexible dieting & 1500 calorie diets with Rachel Guy

March 5th, 2015

58:28

Rachel & I are back with a Q&A packed show on your hot topics discussing alcohol consumption and balance, the importance of knowing how to be …

#125 - I'm in therapy & I reverse arthritis with Rachel Guy

February 19th, 2015

56:27

I've gone into therapy, and in this episode I tell you why alongisde getting to your questions. We talk about mental strength and the many aspects of it, reversing rheumatoid arthritis via diet alone, why it's important …

#124 - Dan John on keeping things simple

February 12th, 2015

32:32

I've been a big fan of Dan John ever since reading his book 'Never Let Go'. In this episode I chat to Dan about training simplicity, why his methods …

#123 - Diet confusion & plateaus with Rachel Guy

February 5th, 2015

59:20

Dieting, aka fat loss can be tough and confusing, lets end that confusion and work out what to do when you are not losing weight, have stubborn areas of fat or skin you want to work on, are stuck on a low calorie diet …

#122 - High intensity exercise with Dr McGuff

January 29th, 2015

55:39

Dr McGuff joins me on the show to talk about high intensity training and myokines. As an emergency room doctor and exercise researcher Doug expands …

#120 - Eating more, BCAA's + other Q&A with Rachel Guy

January 15th, 2015

48:57

A Q&A packed show with myself and Rachel Guy, this week we discuss the importance of eating more for optimal performance and how to do this, the use of BCAA's and whether they have any strength or performance …

#119 - Self confidence for success with Rachel Guy

January 8th, 2015

50:07

This was meant to be a big Q&A show, BUT Rachel and I took the show on a completely unplanned tangent and delved deep into the world of personal confidence, our drive and motives to do things, the influence of our …

#118 - I get personal + get you focused & motivated for 2015

January 1st, 2015

49:00

A me and the microphone show once again, this week focusing on the year ahead. I address focus, drive, motivation, goal setting, vision, values, and how to contextualise all this for more success in your life. I also …

#117 - How to set up a diet - Back to basics!

December 25th, 2014

34:45

When it comes to BIG change, where do we start? If we have a lot of weight to lose, a big journey to embark on, where do we start? Do we start with …

#116 - Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting with Ben Esgro

December 18th, 2014

1:07:46

Ben Esgro is todays special guest as we dive into the world of training periodisation. For years body part splits have been the norm, but should we …

#114 - Pain & movement with Perry Nickelston

December 4th, 2014

1:22:37

The man behind Stop Chasing Pain, Perry Nickleston, joins me to talk about movement, pain, stability, and why we live for years with the same issues we've always had. We talk about Perry's journey, what 'Stop Chasing …

#113 - An insight into my Mindset, I'm Interviewed by Will Foster

November 27th, 2014

48:17

The podcast gets a change of pace this week with me being interviewed by Will Foster, The Happiness Coach. Will delves into everything that I do, my story, my journey, my opinions on various different areas of health, …

#112 - Agressive dieting problems + Q&A with Rachel Guy

November 20th, 2014

49:27

Aggressive dieting is the top topic this week as me and Rachel Guy grace your ears again for another bonza Q&A style episode. We also talk about testosterone supplements, menstrual cycles, when coaching is …

#111 - Psychology of change with Kori Propst

November 13th, 2014

1:00:00

Why can't we change? What holds us back? We know what to do, but we just can't quite do it. Kori Propst joins me on the show to talk about the …

#109 - Paleo vs Bodybuilding with Nate Miyaki

October 30th, 2014

36:35

Nake Miyaki is this weeks special guest as we discuss the many areas of health, performance and bodybuilding that are hotly debated. We discuss Nate's work and history in the industry, his methods as a coach, what he …

#108 Steroids, who's actually natural? + Q&A with Rachel Guy

October 23rd, 2014

57:33

Steroids in the fitness industry is a big problem, it's more widespread than people realise, and many coaches are claiming they are not using …

#107 - Marathons AND Powerlifting with Alex Viana

October 16th, 2014

44:44

A common argument in the fitness world is that you cannot train for endurance and power / strength at the same time. Alex Viana is my special guest on podcast 107, a man showing you that it can be done as he and his …

#105 - Minimalism, could it help us?

October 2nd, 2014

42:17

The Minimalist's are my special guest today, two men preeching a movement of streamlining your life so only the important things are in it. We discuss what Minimalism is, how the movement came about in Ryan's world, how …

#100 - No Excuses, Ben Mudge on Cystic Fibrosis

August 27th, 2014

47:16

Cystic Fibrosis is today's talking point as I talk to Ben Mudge, a CF sufferer who has defied the odds and become a personal trainer and physique competitor. We talk about Cystic Fibrosis, what it is, how he manages CF …

#96 - Fitness Business, Owning a Gym & A Success Mindset with Mark Coles

July 31st, 2014

1:05:46

Mark Coles of M10 Fitness in Nottingham is this weeks guest. Mark and I go deep into the world of personal and client psychology, the mindset you …

#94 - Rhonda Patrick Phd talks Micronutrient Research

July 17th, 2014

51:08

Rhonda Patrick Phd joins me on the show for a knowledge heavy episode on micronutrients and there role in health and disease. We talk about vitamin …

#92 - CT Fletcher RAW & uncensored

July 3rd, 2014

35:49

CT Fletcher joins me on the show for an uncensored, raw and honest show on his journey in the world of weight lifting. We talk about his past, what motivates him, his opinions on the world of fitness today, his …

#88 - Improve your bench press & coeliac disease with Ali Jawad

June 5th, 2014

33:36

Ali Jawad is today's special guest, an inspirational guy with bags of knowlege and humour. Ali is the world record bench press champion in his weight class,

#86 - Female dieting & Bikini Competitions with Serene Husseini

May 21st, 2014

36:19

Serene Husseini is my special guest this week. Serene is a gym owner and contest prep coach. Serene and I talk about the issues with female dieting, the dangers of low calorie diets, whether to do cardio or HIIT …

#84 - Fitness Degrees, Science & Coaching with Emma Storey-Gordon

May 7th, 2014

39:29

Emma Storey-Gordon is this weeks special guest, we talk about what training she personally does, how she operates as a coach, what got her into the industry, what is fitness to her, her degree in fitness, and what kind …

#80 - TV's Matt Miller

April 9th, 2014

48:51

Matt Miller is today's special guest. Matt is the hit of UK TV series 'Fat Fighters', and an all round hero in the fitness industry. Matt and I talk about his journey over from California, what fitness means to him, his …

#79 - Paleo & the gut Q&A with Rachel Guy

April 2nd, 2014

31:25

Me and Rachel are back with a Q&A packed show, we talk about changes in bowel movements when you change your diet to be healthier, what to eat when on an endurance challenge like the 3 peaks and how to fill lose …

#78 - John Kiefer on Carb Back-Loading

March 27th, 2014

55:38

John Kiefer is today's special guest on the podcast, we talk everything Carb Back-Loading. We explore the merits of CBL, what it is, the proposed …

#74 - Michael Heppell - Success coach

February 27th, 2014

28:11

Michael Heppell is today's special guest. We talk about success and how to cultivate it, what is holding you back, the mindset of being someone …

#73 - Anna's last show - hot topics

February 19th, 2014

26:04

Today is mine and Anna's last show together, before we say goodbye to Anna as she heads off to carry on her Kapowcast we hit a massive Q&A. We talk about my coffee addiction, or lack of now I am caffeine free, what …

#72 - Dr Tom O'Bryan - Gut Health

February 12th, 2014

59:09

Dr Tom O'Bryan is this weeks special guest and it's an incredible show. We go deep into gut health, Dr Tom's personal journey and why he got so interested in Gluten, disease, optimal health and toxicity. Enjoy some …

#71 - Surviving Cancer

February 5th, 2014

45:54

Today's show is a big mix of topics, first I talk to a cancer survivor and learn how diet played a key role in beating his cancer, then I make a few …

#69 - Female training with Rachel Guy

January 22nd, 2014

53:07

Rachel Guy is back on the show, another one for the ladies. Today we talk about training to stay small and lean while weight training, why women are …

#68 - Martin Rooney on success & life

January 15th, 2014

1:02:12

Martin Rooney is this weeks special guest. I had this show all planned out and that crazy ass dude turned it all on it's head, in a good way. I had a …

#66 - Chris Kresser on disease & the gut

January 2nd, 2014

42:08

Chris Kresser is this weeks special guest. I have been a big fan of Chris's work for some time, blending nutrition and medical science together to help people on a very specific level. In this episode we talk about …

#65 - Lessons in Business, taking risks and an hour for your dream!

December 28th, 2013

31:38

This show is our Xmas present to you, we take the podcast off in a tangent and talk about some random topics, largely mine and Anna's business's and how we have developed and grown them and what we have learnt on the …

#63 - Wilde Performance on the gut

December 12th, 2013

38:35

It's a gut and optimal health special today with guests Wilde Performance. Cliff and Martha share their stories on what got them so interested in the gut via their personal circumstances. We talk the gut, food, …

#62 - Layne Norton on PHAT Training

December 5th, 2013

44:00

Layne Norton is back on the show for part 2 ahead of releasing our UK tour dates. I talk to Layne about his PHAT model of training for increasing performance and body composition. I am a big fan of PHAT training having …

#59 - Rachel Guy - Female fat loss & Training!

November 14th, 2013

1:00:07

Special guest Rachel Guy aka the Athletic Fox is on todays show for a female focused show. We talk about her journey, why she does what she does, the differences in eating for fat loss and muscle in gain in women, fat …

#55 - You are the Story you tell yourself, with Elliot Hulse

October 17th, 2013

52:59

Elliott Hulse is todays special guest. Me and Elliott take a trip down the rabbit whole and go metaphysical. We talk about, what the mind can do, …

#54 - Diet Adherence, Chronic Cardio & Fitness industry ranting

October 10th, 2013

57:30

A kick-ass episode with me and Anna in full force on your questions. We rant about the fitness industry, re-visit the use of coconut oil in …

#53 - James haskell is back!

October 3rd, 2013

31:20

England rugby star James Haskell is back on Ben Coomber Radio. We have a laugh and chat about freezing your leg, James new diet, eating for recovery, individualised nutrition, his top 3 supplements, benefits of coconut …

#52 - Asthma, MTC Fat & Alzheimers and Inflammation

September 26th, 2013

41:28

We are one year old, episode 52, WooooHOooo! Me and Anna celebrate with a hip hip HORAAH and then get our teeth stuck into your questions and have a …

#51 - Rehan Jalali - Celebrity trainer

September 19th, 2013

32:17

Special guest Rehan Jalali is on the show. Rehan is a trainer to the stars in Hollywood, but also one of the industries more credible guys and …

#49 - Body Image & Cultivating Self-Worth with Anna Sward

September 5th, 2013

22:14

Me and Anna are back with an action packed show. Although we intended for this to be a big Q&A show we pick up on a good topic that is important to us both and ended up discussing for a while, the importance of body …

#48 - Layne Norton talks Nutrition, Female Dieting & Metabolic Damage

August 29th, 2013

1:12:33

Want to know what Layne Norton thinks of poor coaching, nutrition and metabolism? Layne Norton is my special guest this week. I am a huge fan of …

#45 - John Meadows talks BodyBuilding Training & Nutrition

August 8th, 2013

1:05:21

Big fan of todays guest, I speak to John Meadows aka 'The Mountain Dog'. We talk about his growth in the sport of body building, his story, then we talk training, nutrition, suppplements, recovery and all the things a …

#43 - Andy McKenzie (IronMac) Talks Strength & Fitness BS

July 25th, 2013

1:02:03

Today I talk to special guest Andy McKenzie, aka Iron Mac Fitness. Pre warning, this is an explicit show. Andy is a strength coach that I highly respect and love his take and perspective on training and life. We talk …

#41 - Phil Graham on Diabetes, Pro Body Building & Mindset

July 11th, 2013

51:14

During a trip to Northern Ireland I collar Phil Graham, competitive body builder, for an hours nutrition, health and fitness chat. Phil was a …

#39 - James Haskell (England Rugby Player) on Training & Nutrition

June 27th, 2013

55:17

Special guest James Haskell, England rugby star joins me on the show. This show is knowledge and banter packed, me and James chat about his rugby career, what it takes to be a rugby player in the modern game, the …

#36 - Scott Baptie on Balancing Life & Abs

June 6th, 2013

1:02:08

Special guest Scott Baptie is in the house, a humble yet knowledgable scottish tone and a man defintely with better abs than me. Me and scott talk about his journey in the fitness industry and as a fitness model, …

#35 - James Clear on being AWESOME!

May 30th, 2013

53:59

Special guest James Clear joins me on the show. James is an all American baseball pro, coach, photographer, entrepreneur, and all round awesome dude. We talk about pro sport in america, tackling your goals in life like …

#1 - My 1st ever show.... Welcome!

October 2nd, 2012

11:05

Welcome to Ben Coomber Radio, the UK's #1 rated Health & Fitness podcast. Now as I write this I am currently recording show #303, so the show has …

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