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Lift For Life with Graham and AngusIs It Worth Taking Ozempic?Graham and Angus update the latest research and views on weight loss drugs. This episode dives deep into the evolving science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). While these medications offer unprecedented results in fat loss and metabolic improvement, they also come with emerging concerns—especially around bone density, muscle loss, and long-term safety. They break down current trial data, potential risks for non-obese users, and crucial strategies to mitigate side effects through targeted nutrition, resistance training, and lifestyle changes.2025-05-0924 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Your Core Routine Isn’t Getting You AbsGraham & Angus discuss why sit-ups alone won’t burn belly fat, busting the myth of "spot reduction" with hard science. They break down studies from the University of Massachusetts, the University of Copenhagen, and ACE, all showing fat loss is systemic, not localized. They explain how real fat loss happens through a calorie deficit, cardio, full-body strength training, and lifestyle factors like sleep and stress management. They also dive into the world of performance-enhancing drugs—how they can accelerate fat loss and muscle retention, but with life-threatening health risks, so are clearly not a good idea! Th...2025-05-0219 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Train If You Hate The GymGraham and Angus discuss how to begin your strength journey from absolute zero—no gym, no gear, no problem. In this episode of Lift for Life, they break down the mindset shifts that matter most, share beginner-friendly bodyweight routines you can do anywhere, and explain how to build real strength with simple daily habits. Whether you’re nervous to start or just need a push, this one’s for you.2025-04-2522 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs Intermittent Fasting Good For Fat Loss?Graham & Angus discuss the science, benefits, and myths of intermittent fasting—from popular methods like 16:8 and OMAD to deep dives on autophagy, metabolic health, and hormone regulation. They explore how IF can support fat loss, muscle retention, and long-term wellness when done right—emphasising it's a powerful tool, not a magic fix.2025-04-1818 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Flip Your Mindset From Negative To PositiveGraham & Angus discuss how they have changed their mindset to a more positive one with the help of the gym. Angus, in particular, mentions how G-Dog used to lack ‘warmth’ when meeting new people.2025-04-1122 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs The Fitness Industry Preying On Insecurities?Graham & Angus discuss insecurities. Does the fitness industry play on people’s insecurities? In particular, Graham discusses how his own challenges became a force for personal change. Before & After photos can be misleading and encourage short-termism. Angus and explains and justifies his own marketing processes, and describes how he changes his clients’ mindset.2025-04-0429 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusBonnie Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges & ClearingGraham and Angus interview Bonnie Chan, the 55 year old CEO of Hong Kong Exchange, where she shares how weight training supports her leadership and well-being. Recently ranked the 6th most powerful woman in Asia by Forbes, Bonnie leads HKEX — the world’s fifth largest stock market, which also owns the London Metal Exchange. She explains how lifting helps her stay mentally sharp and physically strong for the demands of her global role, which involves frequent travel. The discipline of training, she says, builds resilience, supports her longevity, and enhances the clarity she brings to high-stakes decision-making. She’s also...2025-03-2840 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCan You Be Too Old To Lift Weights?Graham and Angus explore whether there’s an age limit to lifting weights and why strength training is crucial after 60. They debunk myths about aging and fitness, highlighting research-backed benefits like stronger bones, better metabolism, and reduced fall risk. Comparing weightlifting to running, they reveal why strength training is essential for longevity. Plus, they share practical tips on starting safely, from joint-friendly exercises to recovery strategies. Is it ever too late to lift? Science says no—whether you’re 30 or 60, resistance training can future-proof your health.2025-03-2118 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow And Why Runners Should Be Lifting WeightsAngus and Graham dive into the importance of weight training for runners, exploring how it enhances performance, prevents injuries, and balances the unique demands of the sport. They share insights from elite marathoners who incorporate strength training into their routines, explaining how targeted lifting can help runners achieve specific goals. Since running places significant strain on each leg individually, they discuss how strength training corrects muscular imbalances.Drawing from their own experiences, they reveal the challenges they've faced as runners and how weight training has helped them overcome obstacles.2025-03-1421 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusShould We All Be Doing Yoga?Graham and Angus discuss the benefits of yoga in a progressive overload weight training regime. They discuss how yoga developed in India, the impact of the arrival of the British in the 18th century, and the best ways to integrate it into your lifting journey. They begin the podcast by reflecting on the controversy and feedback surrounding the recent keto diet episode.2025-03-0718 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusDo You Really Need To Track Your Workouts?Graham and Angus discuss the irony that people spend inordinate amounts of time tracking their progress at work and yet never do so in their training. Whether it’s for mental health or physical development, progress tracking is essential, as elite athletes know well. Graham describes the changes he encountered after commencing tracking - and details how he does it.2025-02-2820 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs The Keto Diet Good For Fat Loss?What is the keto diet? Why do some people think it helps them lose weight? What are the problems with it? Graham & Angus discuss the science behind what the keto diet does to your metabolism. It focusses on fat consumption at the expense of carbohydrates and proteins. Bad breath and flatulence are common side-effects, and when they finish the diet, people often put on more weight than the weight they lose on the diet.2025-02-2118 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Stick To Your New Year’s ResolutionsAngus & Graham discuss why some people don’t enjoy exercising and so give up on the New Year resolutions so quickly. They discuss how you can shift your mentality about fitness.A key obstacle to your health is sometimes your partner. Seeking out activities that you can do together can be a solution. Also, you don’t need to exhaust yourself with an intense HIIT class in the gym. Just get in there and start to move your body. It’s all about just starting and gradually beginning to enjoy the experience.2025-02-1426 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAre Glucose Monitors Good For Fat Loss?In this episode, Graham and Angus chat about Grahams latest annual medical analysis before focussing on continuous glucose monitors (CGM). What are the different types, what are the problems with them and where they can be helpful? Also what exactly is diabetes?
2025-02-0717 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHYROX - The Full Review
In this special episode, Graham and Angus dive into their very first HYROX experience, breaking down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. They describe exactly what happens in the arena, how they prepared on the day, what they ate, and how they celebrated afterwards. There are plenty of post-race reflections. It’s ideal if you don’t know what a HYROX race is or if you are debating whether to join one.
2025-01-3132 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Learn To Love Your Training RoutineAngus and Graham describe how they each came to love their respective fitness journeys. Many people exercise, run or go to the gym as a chore because they feel they need to. In reality, fitness should be a highlight of your day, a way to connect mind and body, and to feel truly alive.
Both Graham and Angus have changed their mindsets over the years. This episode describes how they did that.
2025-01-2421 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Overcome Gym AnxietyGraham and Angus discuss gym anxiety. Many people don’t know what to do in the gym, and feel self-conscious around the weights section, so default to the cardio machines. This is a big waste of a valuable resource. They detail strategies for resolving this.
Both Angus and Graham have felt this in the past, and they even quote Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s thoughts on it.
2025-01-1725 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Weight Training Makes You Feel AwesomeAngus and Graham discuss why weight training makes Graham feel so awesome. Angus was skeptical about this episode as he thought it was obvious but Graham persuaded him to do it. Graham digs into the science of dopamine, endorphins, and the mental effects of resistance training.
2025-01-1022 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Nail Your Training & Nutrition In 2025To start 2025, Angus and Graham describe their respective Christmas breaks and then give listeners advice to start the new year strong. Many people set themselves unattainable short term goals and resolutions. This is a bad idea.
Graham suggests what you can do over the first weekend of the year to get yourself on the right track.
2025-01-0327 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusJohnny Lye - Founder of Ovrload
Graham & Angus interview Johnny Lye, the 20-year-old founder of the performance-enhancing supplement company, Ovrload.
This is an extraordinary story of an 18-year-old sports enthusiast who decided not to go to university. Instead, he founded a consumer company. With self-belief, passion, and resilience he now sells hundreds of thousands of bags of Creatine/electrolyte gummies each month, under the ‘Crealyte’ brand. The team’s TikTok and Instagram marketing has become a viral sensation. 26 year old Angus & 56 year old Graham were blown away by this motivational character.
Also available on our YouTube channel.
2024-12-2745 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Survive Silly SeasonAngus & Graham get into the Christmas spirit and have some fun. They discuss Angus’ Christmas tree shopping and their annual LFL Christmas party. They also discuss how fantastic Christmas lunch is, Christmas movies, and a niche version of the Christmas story that Graham came across during his research. It seems that the Bible may have missed some critical aspects of the nativity (Luke 1:26 - 2:40).
2024-12-2021 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy We Do What We DoGraham and Angus reintroduced themselves to welcome all the new listeners who joined post the interview with Stefan Hoops, CEO of DWS last week. They review that episode and explain why they started the Lift For Life podcast.
Topics include their friendship and how things have changed over the past 18 months, and more than 70 episodes.
2024-12-1321 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusStefan Hoops - Chief Executive of DWSGraham & Angus fly to Frankfurt to interview Stefan, the 44 year old Chief Executive of Germany’s largest asset manager, with over US$1 trillion of assets under management.
Stefan details his daily weight-training regime, his nutrition, and his passion for basketball. He emphasises the symbiosis of lifting and leadership, and how he thinks being physically strong makes him perform better in the office. Strict diary control, habit-stacking and time-management are central to his disciplined processes.
2024-12-0643 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs A Juice Cleanse A Good Idea?Angus & Graham discuss the very emotive and controversial topic of ‘juicing’, ‘juice cleanses’ and ‘juice retreats’. They struggle to find evidence as to the efficacy of these activities, but give extensive detail on their impact on the digestive system, and other bodily functions.
Nonetheless, consuming nothing other than juices for extended periods can impact a persons weight. The ‘Juice Master’, who has become quite wealthy, is highlighted.
2024-11-2914 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy We Should Be Barefoot MoreGraham & Angus discuss barefoot running and the history of training shoes. Graham wonders if his new trainers have contributed to his recent calf injury, whilst Angus questions why he was diagnosed with ‘flat feet’ when he was younger, which contributed to knee pains.
They also discuss the history of Nike, Adidas and how training shoe designs have adapted. A key conclusion is that we are all being too protective of our feet.
2024-11-2229 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusFitness Apps Vs Personal TrainersGraham & Angus discuss the disadvantages and advantages of online fitness apps, from the Nike Training Club to Strava etc. The lack of progressive overload is key, whilst community building can be a motivator.
Graham also lists some surprising, and amusing. challenges that app users have faced in recent years, including President Putin’s security entourage.
2024-11-1522 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusShould You Exercise If You Are Unwell?Angus & Graham discuss whether continuing to exercise when ill is a good idea or not. They detail studies from international medical and academic institutions which suggest that not only can exercising accelerate recovery, but maintaining a resistance training regime can prevent illness from occurring in the first place.
2024-11-0817 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Importance Of CarbsIn this week’s episode Graham & Angus discuss the vital power of carbohydrates in a weight loss and training journey. Carbs work in tandem with the other macronutrients, increasing absorption of protein and boosting metabolism.
Despite this, carbs are often demonised by some who are persuaded by corporate marketing, without reading the science.
2024-11-0113 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Steroids Are Destroying The Fitness Industry
Angus & Graham discuss how anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) have had a deeply damaging impact on the fitness industry generally and weight training specifically. They also update their HYROX training programme.
Graham describes all the different types of PEDs and their side effects such as testicular shrinkage and reduced sex drive. They discuss what Arnold Schwarzenegger said about the topic (he obviously took them himself). The growth of the heart muscle and liver damage are also discussed. Finally, Graham lists the multiple deaths that have resulted from PED usage.
2024-10-2522 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Lose More Fat
Graham & Angus discuss the power of non-exercise activity thermogenesis and multiple easy lifestyle hacks to aid fat loss.
Obesity is not just about appearance; it’s a serious medical condition that can lead to a host of devastating physical, emotional, and social consequences if not managed. Some basic health and nutrition education can help to prevent its onset.
2024-10-1823 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Power Of Positive EnergyGraham & Angus discuss how the gym is a force for positivity. Graham digs into scientific research on how positive and negative thinking affects your brain, your body and even your immune system.
They also discuss how the community in the gym always seems to be upbeat.
2024-10-1125 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Get Over A Training PlateauGraham & Angus discuss training plateau. Graham feels that he was at a plateau for a decade, making no progress and being demotivated. It is in fact quite simple to escape such situations via adapting your programme, focusing on progressive overload, improving your nutrition, focusing on your weak points, and setting new goals.
Arnold Schwarzenegger also discussed these issues and he used a training partner to help.
2024-10-0419 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy You Should Not Exercise To Burn CaloriesAngus & Graham discuss all aspects of calorie consumption vs calorie expenditure. Watching overweight people running to try and lose weight is so dispiriting. It won’t work and may just end up injuring them and cause long term démotivation. A much more successful process would be a proper study of their current diet and making small tweaks that could have an outsized impact. They can then start to slowly exercise.2024-09-2726 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusDo You Really Need Rest Days?Graham & Angus discuss the importance of rest. As regular listeners will know, this is a challenge for Graham as he loves going to the gym every day.
In addition to discussing the strategies of elite athletes, and how useful zone 2 cardio, reduced loading and mobility can be, towards the end it descends into absurdity when Angus suggests playing Hide & Seek in the gym.
2024-09-2019 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusZone 2 Cardio & RuckingGraham & Angus discuss rucking & zone 2 cardio (incline treadmill walking). Graham describes the Roman and military history behind rucking, his mistakes with Instagram purchases of equipment, and Angus sets a yet another challenge.
How to get started with incline treadmill walking is also described - as are it’s benefits vs running.
2024-09-1321 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusMobility & FlexibilityGraham & Angus discuss the difference between mobility and flexibility. Mobility is especially important prior to a training session.
Graham used to static stretch before running - which is counter-productive, but now mobilises before lifting. Graham also investigates the fascia, a vital organ in the body which many do not even know about, let alone, appreciate how to use its incredible structure.
2024-09-0619 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Beat Your Sweet Tooth
Angus & Graham discuss sweet foods and sugar cravings. They cite studies that suggest sugar cravings can stem from emotional stresses (stomach, mouth, and heart hunger).
Graham mentions the journey of the (formerly obese) actress, Rebel Wilson. Angus talks about how he was rationed sweets during childhood. Women can experience cravings as a result of their menstrual cycle.
They highlight ways to better manage nutrition in order to suppress sugar cravings; and the successes of Japanese schools.
2024-08-3020 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Optimise Your RecoveryAngus & Graham discuss rest and recovery post training. This is essential to ensure gains and reduce injury risk.
In addition to discussing their own experiences, and challenges, Graham researches elite athlete including premier league footballer recovery regimes. Elite athletes regularly train 2 or 3 times per day so understanding hydration, sleep, mobility, and nutrition is essential.
Topics include napping protocol and some surprising findings on the limitations of water and the importance of carbohydrates.
2024-08-2329 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Get Back On Track After A Holiday
Graham & Angus discuss training post holiday, and their summer holidays this year. Whilst they both tend to train at near to normal levels when away, as training has become an intrinsic part of their lives, it’s clear that this is not common. Proximity to a gym may not be a priority for all when on holiday.
So how do you ramp back up after returning home? How do you overcome guilt post an exercise lull? Graham gets very confused during his research for this episode.
2024-08-1619 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Ultimate Nutrition Hacks
Angus and Graham discuss nutrition hacks and the mistakes Graham used to make, such as salads, cappuccinos, olive oil, and carbs after 6 pm. Focus on food that is colourful and learn about macro- and micronutrients.
2024-08-0918 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Optimise Your Home WorkoutsAngus and Graham discuss home workouts, and what to do if you are on holiday in an area without a gym this summer.
Their suggestions become quite niche …
2024-08-0217 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCosmetic Surgery Vs Weight Training
Graham & Angus discuss why some people choose cosmetic surgery & hair transplants as opposed to focusing on their fitness. They come to the perhaps surprising conclusion that cosmetic surgery and weight training can be complementary.
Weight training acts to improve skin quality. Excess skin can be a problem after a major weight-loss programme. They discuss why this is and how it can be remedied.
Finally, hair loss is focussed on, with studies that suggest that Graham does not need to be concerned.
2024-07-2614 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusDo Your Genetics Impact Your Ability To Build MuscleAngus and Graham give an update on other HYROX training and then dig into the genetics of weight training.
Are some people pre-disposed to gain muscle? Why do some people find it easier to have ripped abs and others have massive biceps or legs, apparently without much effort?
By forcing Graham to do his research on the topic, Angus changes Graham’s perceptions. They also discuss performance-enhancing drugs in this context. Everyone can push themselves to their own genetic limit and not be so fixated on others.
2024-07-1920 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Become Disciplined
Angus & Graham discuss discipline. How do you stay on track when you lose control of your diary? Whilst Graham has always suggested that he is able to maintain consistency in his training regime, there are rare occasions when unexpected events and meetings occur. He describes how he adjusts for such situations.
They also talk about how top global executives begin and maintain their training regimes, how habit stacking can help, and how time spent training can end up being additive to the rest of the day. Jamie Dimon, Jeff Bezos and Nacy Pelosi come up. The more...2024-07-1221 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Nail Your Training From The BeginningGraham & Angus discuss how highly successful people can begin their gym journey. Many senior executives are unhealthy and overweight. This makes them reluctant to start a fitness journey as they are used to being in an environment where they are ’the master of the universe’. But they need to change.
Being physically strong is highly complimentary and indeed synergistic with a successful business career. Longevity trumps ego.
They also discuss what to wear in the gym, including the best trainers for lifting heavy weights - and which clothes to avoid!
2024-07-0523 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy You Need To Ditch The ScalesGraham & Angus discuss how you should avoid weighing yourself and instead focus on how you look in the mirror - and how that changes - during your fitness journey. They get excited about Graham’s weight gains. Calorie deficit, lift weights, combine with some conditioning or zone 2 cardio, rinse and repeat. Graham looks into the history of weighing scales, which results in some amusing conclusions. Also readings from body fat machines are discussed, and Angus & Graham’s birth county, Lancashire crops up.
2024-06-2817 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs It Safe For Teenagers To Lift Weights?Graham and Angus update listeners with their HYROX training and then dig deep into the subject of children/teenagers' weight training.
Does it stunt growth? What is the background to the myths associated with the topic?
They discuss medical and university studies on how weight training can impact the bodies of pre- and post-pubescent adolescents. The link between competitive sports and weight training is focussed on, but also correlations between bullying and fitness. Graham discusses his personal experiences with bullying at school.
2024-06-2123 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusDealing With Body DysmorphiaGraham & Angus discuss muscle dysmorphia. Symptoms vary from the benign (which Angus suggests Graham has!) to the deeply serious. They discuss how parents of teenagers can watch for warning signs, how Angus experienced it in his own youth, and how to encourage a healthy relationship with weight-training and fitness.
Focussing on building strength is very empowering, and it is also an essential component of maintaining mobility as we age, but, as ever the 80/20 rule should be adhered to.
2024-06-1415 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusBuilding The UK’s #1 Bespoke Nutrition Brand with Caspar Rose
Angus & Graham interview Caspar Rose, Chief Executive of Fresh Fitness Food and discuss how the company delivers chef-designed, fresh, pre-cooked meals to peoples houses and offices daily that match individualised calorie and macro-nutrient goals. True to the 80/20 rule that the pair espouse, FFF allows people to optimise their daily nutrition. Health, fitness and muscle growth targets can be achieved, leaving the other 20% more flexible. They talk about the complexities of the kitchen & logistics, the history of the company, its ESG goals, including helping the homeless. They touch on Caspar’s personal journey and life as an entrepreneur in London ov...2024-06-0753 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Pick Your Personal TrainerGraham describes how he founds Angus, what lessons he derives from that process and what red flags to look for when choosing a PT. PTs need to take control and educate the client. The client often does not know best. Angus describes how he became a PT and gained his own knowledge. Graham also asks Angus what he looks for in a client!2024-05-3127 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Best Meal Prep ServiceAngus & Graham discuss the Lift For Life podcast’s new sponsorship agreement with Fresh Fitness Food.
They explain how this pre-prepared food delivery company helps them both control their macronutrient and calorie intake each day, taking the estimation out of both breakfast and lunchtimes. It also tastes incredibly good and changes every day.
You can’t out-train a bad diet so this episode is about more than an advert. Graham describes how much nutrition has mattered to his training journey and transformation.
2024-05-2414 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Your Weight Loss Diets FailAngus and Graham discuss ‘weight-loss diets’. Unsurprisingly they are sceptical and prefer sustainable long-term nutrition habits, rather than quick fixes.
They list some very bizarre examples of diets, including the ‘God Diet’, ‘Zero Point Foods’, and delve into keto. They discuss the problems with salads, and Graham emphasises the need for nutrition education to avoid profiteering corporations..
2024-05-1723 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHYROXHYROX has been transforming group fitness since it was founded by Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke in Hamburg, Germany in 2017. Last year 23,000 people attended the London events. There are now more than 40 ‘races’ taking place in cities across the world per year. Angus & Graham discuss the phenomenon - and Angus throws down a challenge.
2024-05-1012 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Get Better At RunningRecorded on the day of the London marathon, Graham & Angus discuss running, and how to improve your performance. Graham also details some extreme running taking place in Japan, and highlights the regime of ultramarathon runner Jake Barraclough, who famously ran 281 miles from Rugby School in the UK to Paris ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
2024-05-0319 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Make The Most Of Hotel GymsGraham & Angus discuss hotel gyms, how to optimise and stay on track when travelling and what do if if your hotel gym is sub-par. Graham highlights some of the best hotel gyms in the world. Angus discusses there challenges of his very long arms when using machines in hotel gyms. They also discuss how gyms are now moving into the hotel business.
2024-04-2617 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Turn A Bad Training Session Into A Good OneAngus & Graham discuss how to turn around a bad training session. When you dont have a plan, things often go wrong. They also discuss an array of hacks and motivational tools.
2024-04-1912 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Eat On The MoveGraham and Angus discuss how they manage their diet when travelling. Graham has challenges on business trips, especially on British Airways Business Class. He has solutions though, and discusses them.
Angus talks about UK motorway service stations and how to plan ahead to ensure you don’t go off-track. Graham also discusses the content of the backpack he takes to the office each day, and Japanese breakfasts.
2024-04-1216 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Recover From InjuryGraham & Angus discuss sports injury rehab. Graham recently strained his elbow tendon ('Golfers Elbow’) and they discuss how he has adapted.
2024-04-0516 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow To Recover From InjuryGraham & Angus discuss sports injury rehab. Graham recently strained his elbow tendon ('Golfers Elbow’) and they discuss how he has adapted.
2024-04-0511 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIs Whoop Really Worth It?Graham’s Whoop experience was not as positive as he had hoped. Angus was correct, again. They discuss what happened and Graham connects the situation to the teachings of Aristotle.
2024-03-2911 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy 8-12 Week Transformations Do More Harm Than GoodGraham and Angus discuss the self-defeating process of short term “transformations”. It’s tempting to look for quick fixes. However finding the training programme that you love and want to do forever is the goal and what will really transform you in a sustainable way. Listen to how they managed to do this.
2024-03-2216 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusFitness AccessoriesGraham & Angus discuss their training gear. To Angus’ frustration, Graham has just bought a Whoop bracelet. They also discuss lifting shoes, socks, how to carry your phone when running, the Apple Watch and other accessories.
2024-03-1522 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGroup Gym ClassesAngus & Graham debate group gym classes. How dangerous can they be? How can you better prepare yourself for them? What are the aspects?2024-03-0813 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCreatine, Protein Shakes, and Other SupplementsGraham & Angus discuss the advantages of supplements for training, what they use and what the medical community says about their use. Angus explains how his skin has reacted badly to some varieties of protein, and Graham gives tips to enhance your biceps and deltoids.
2024-03-0120 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGraham’s Annual Medical AssessmentAngus asks Graham to explain why he has an annual BUPA medical assessment, what it involves and what the trends and conclusions have been. To Angus’ great amusement, they discover that, in some aspects, G-dog is ’normal’ and not ’superior'.2024-02-2317 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCryotherapy - What Is It And What Are Its Benefits?Angus discusses his personal cryotherapy experiences. Graham runs him through the history and how it can help in your weight-training journey. Gua Sha comes up too.2024-02-1612 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCalorie Burn - Cardio vs LiftingGraham discusses his new, slightly terrifying, social media activity. He and Angus then go on to discuss the science behind how many calories are burnt performing cardio exercise (running, cycling, rowing etc) vs lifting weights. There are some very exciting conclusions. Graham’s pre-Angus mistakes are also discussed.
2024-02-0817 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusMuscles & ImmunityAngus and Graham ponder why they don’t seem to get ill very much. Neither of them had bad Covid symptoms when it was a thing a couple of years ago.
Graham’s regular fact checking soon explains why: weight-training!
2024-02-0210 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusCycling. What Does It Do To Your Body?Graham & Angus discuss the pros and cons of cycling. It’s becoming more and more popular, and is a very convenient way of exercising.
What are the different types and how does each impact your body differently? What can we learn from weight-training regime of iconic British cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE? Which are the best bikes?
Graham also describes some embarrassing moments, cycling in London.
2024-01-2614 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusHow Movie Stars Train - With Stu WaltonIn this weeks episode Graham & Angus interview Stu Walton who was the Cast Trainer on the ‘Justice League’ movie and Lead Cast Trainer on the ‘Aquaman’ movie.
He trained Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, amongst others. We discuss the nuances of training such movie stars and the many lessons the average gym-goer can derive from the processes.2024-01-1941 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusIt’s January. Where On Earth Do You Start?Day 1. In this weeks Lift For Life podcast, Graham does some role play. Angus asks him to act as if he knows nothing about the gym. Angus gets a little bit bemused about some very basic questions. We actually had to pause recording because we laughed a lot recording this episode.
We think it could be very useful for all you newbie gym Gods and Goddesses!
2024-01-1227 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusChristmas Special Episode With Angus And GrahamAngus and Graham discuss their Christmas morning running traditions. We encourage our listeners to start their fitness journey before New Year's Day for a more enjoyable experience.2023-12-1510 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGraham & Angus Debate Fruit Sugar And Refined SugarHow does your body digest smoothies and fruit juices? Coke vs OJ?
Angus and Graham discuss the mistakes Graham used to make. It’s all about moderation, but the way sugary foods accelerate fat build up surprises Graham.2023-12-0810 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusRed MeatRed meat. In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus and Graham discuss red meat.
It’s a controversial topic as some say it causes cancer and some say its saturated fat content can be problematic. They add their favourite steak restaurants, and conclude that South Africa is a steak hot spot.
2023-12-0112 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGraham's Favourite Day In The GymGraham loves lifting weights in the gym. Many of Graham’s friends and colleagues ask him to describe what his workout routine involves.
In this episode, Angus and Graham have an amusing discussion about the session that Graham most looks forward to. From the moment he gets up from his desk to head down to the gym, to the completion of the session, you will hear about the emotional and physical journey Graham undertakes, at the end of a day at the office.
Angus also decides to imitate Jeremy Clarkson, probably confusing some of our in...2023-11-2415 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Importance Of A Proper Warm Up RoutineGraham used to warm up in the gym with cardio. This was totally counterproductive. In this week's 12 minute episode of the Lift For Life podcast, he and Angus discuss the mistakes many people make warming up and cooling down, when they run or lift weights. It is critical, not only for performance but also for injury prevention.2023-11-1712 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAngus & Graham the importance of a proper warm up routineGraham used to warm up in the gym with cardio. This was totally counterproductive. In this week's 12 minute episode of the Lift For Life podcast, he and Angus discuss the mistakes many people make warming up and cooling down, when they run or lift weights. It is critical, not only for performance but also for injury prevention.2023-11-1712 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAngus & Graham Interview Matt Gamble - Training With A DisabilityOne in six people globally has a significant disability. In this episode, Matt, who lost an arm in an accident when he was 3 years old, explains to Graham & Angus how he manages to weight-train and play golf to a very high standard. All three train at the same gym in Fulham, West London.
This episode is uplifting, motivational and sometimes funny! Matt also talks about the positive power of social media for disabled weight-trainers and golfers.
This really is all about Lifting For Life!
2023-11-1027 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAngus Interviews Graham About How The Gym Has Impacted His Personal And Professional LifeIn this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus asks Graham how the gym has impacted his confidence, how he structures his time and his social interactions. They both conclude that the gym and a focus on health/fitness, have far broader impacts than you might at first imagine.
2023-11-0317 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusSaunas And Cold Water TherapyIn this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus details some surprising dopamine data regarding the effect of cold water. He and Graham discuss how powerful saunas can be in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing illness.
They also caution that different cultures have different norms regarding sauna etiquette so you should do your research before stepping in.
2023-10-2615 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusEggs. Are They Good Or Bad For You?In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham is shocked at how many eggs Angus consumes each month, but goes into their health benefits (both yoke and white) and summarises the history of egg myths. They also discuss how Graham overcame his high cholesterol diagnosis.
2023-10-1913 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWeight Loss DrugsIn this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham & Angus discuss the new wave of weight loss drugs - how they work, what they do and their side-effects. There are clearly cases where they are very useful and they could end up helping to redirect global government healthcare spending away from treatment to prevention.
2023-10-1310 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAre Smart Watches Worth It?In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham and Angus discuss Whoop, the Apple Watch, Strava, Fitbit, Peloton and Swift. Graham had a few problems with Fitbit and explains how he uses his Apple Watch and Strava.
2023-10-0611 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusThe Importance Of Sleep
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham & Angus discuss the importance of sleep for all aspects of life - both performance in the gym and long-term avoidance of chronic disease. They mention Napoleon, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan and Jason Bourne. Graham has some challenges with sleep, to Angus’ frustration. In researching this episode, however, Graham has been convinced that he needs to change.
2023-09-2913 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhat Supplements Should You Take?Supplements. We don’t think you need many supplements and should stick to real whole foods as your key source of macronutrients. However, it’s sometimes difficult to stay on track so there are some examples that can help you in your fitness journey. What is creatine? Graham discusses his dinner party conversations about it with a few doctors. Finally we explain why people have protein powder.
2023-09-2210 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAngus And Graham Discuss The Absurdity That They Have Been Diagnosed As ‘Obese'Scale weight. Angus and Graham are considered ‘obese’. They explain why and discuss how misleading scale weight can be. What are the different types of fat? They also talk through how you should avoid being TOFI (Thin on the Outside but Fat on the Inside)!2023-09-1508 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGraham & Angus Answer Questions That They Have Received From Listeners Of The First 8 Episodes.In this episode, Angus and I respond to some listeners questions. A listener in South Africa asks about Angus’ online training vs the Nike app, and whether it’s available globally; What is our recommended gym programme?; What is our view on alcohol and what would be the impact of going to zero?; Dry January?; How do you squeeze in exercise every day if you are a parent with a busy job?2023-09-0820 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusGraham Interviews His Long-Standing Physiotherapist, Ben LombardIn this episode of the Life For Life podcast, Graham is solo with his Physiotherapist Ben Lombard. Angus introduced Graham to Ben in 2020 after a skiing accident in which Graham damaged his shoulder. Ben fixed that such that Graham now has no problem doing sets of over 50kg barbell overhead presses. Ben also fixed Graham’s left knee after a ski accident in which he tore ligaments in February 2023, compounding a long-standing snapped ACL. Calf injuries from running and hamstring injuries from waterskiing are other Ben fixes. They discuss rehab processes, some quite surprising.
2023-09-0119 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusAngus’ Childhood, Troubles At School, And How The Gym Changed His MindsetThis episode of the Lift For Life podcast is a bit of a summer special where Graham decides to delve into Angus’ childhood to find out what has shaped him. They discuss Angus’ difficult school-life, when he discovered weight-training and what made him move from the North of England to London. They both emphasise the importance of the people you choose to surround yourself with. Graham asks Angus what he thought when he first met him.
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2023-08-1814 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Weight Training Will Change Your LifeIn this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus describes his disappointment that many people give up on their body, as they enter their 40s and 50s, when they could see dramatic changes that would make them feel younger and stronger. Graham describes how he escaped his own training plateau. He also explains how weight training can reduce the risks of sarcopenia and osteoporosis, and how his own regime has made him better at his job.
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2023-08-0414 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusDo You Need To Sweat To Get In Shape?In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus describes Graham’s 'G-Dog' 6 day split training regime. They describe what Graham previously got wrong and discuss how a Chelsea footballer has created a problem for Graham.
Most people Graham and Angus know run to stay healthy, so they explain how to get better at running, and some of running’s surprising side-effects.
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2023-07-2709 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy Running Isn't Getting You ResultsIn this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham explains how, after years of running and going to the gym, he discovered that weight-training could dramatically change his body and make him look and feel younger. Angus explains how he helped dispel some of the most silly myths about nutrition and diet, that Graham had previously believed.
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2023-07-2012 minLift For Life with Graham and AngusWhy We Started This PodcastGraham works in finance in London. Angus is his 25 year old Personal Trainer. In this first episode of the 'Lift For Life' podcast, they each explain why they are doing this, how they met and how they hope to change the perception of weight-training.
They both passionately believe that lifting weights for life can benefit the mind as well as the body and have major impacts on longevity. They also want to have fun.
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The Angus Warburton Podcast'Happiness Is All About Continuing To Grow' With Graham AmbroseWelcome to the Angus Warbuton podcast! Today, we're excited to have Graham Ambrose on the show. Join us for an insightful discussion with Graham, as he shares the impact of his fitness journey on his personal and professional growth, and how building mental and physical calluses has helped him succeed in all areas of life. Graham is a managing director at a global investment bank. His investment banking career spans 32 years, during which time he spent 8 years living and working in Singapore and Hong Kong. He was born in Wigan Lancashire and lived in Chorley b...2023-02-1545 min