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 steroids when they are, so what results can people honestly beleive in? We rant about steriod use in the fitness world, get jiggy with peoples calorie intakes in a sports nutrition environment, close the door on IBS, the price of fresh vegetables and nutritional value, when is the right time to start chasing your dreams, and the antioxidant benefit of deca...
Oct 23, 2014•58 min
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 clients are living proof. We talk about programming for concomitant endurance and power training in any given week, nutrition and supplementation around this, the biggest mistakes people make, a journey back from injury, suffering from an eating disorder, and achieving big things. Ch...
Oct 16, 2014•45 min
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 this relates to you being fit and healthy, how to acheive more balance in your life, why everyones goal is to be a millionnaire yet it's often a mountain too high to climb, and how to bring more happiness into your life for more friends, family, and the things that matter. Check ...
Oct 02, 2014•42 min
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 while being in incredible shape, what his diet is like and how he trains, and ultimately how all this enables him to manage his CF far better.
Aug 27, 2014•47 min
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 need to cultivate a winning physique and a successful fitness business, building a successful personal training business, the pros and cons of owning a gym, where he started his journey, how it evolved and where it took him, how to find and get the best out of hiring personal trainers, and why thinking budget means average in life.
Jul 31, 2014•1 hr 6 min
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 E, Vitamin C, magnesium, energy production, the expression of cancer, gene expression, cellular metabolism, the mitochondria, and how the science if often a confounding issue. You can find Rhonda's work at www.foundmyfitness.com and mine at www.bencoomber .com
Jul 17, 2014•51 min
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 inspiration, what fuels negativity online, how his diet changed after heart surgery, his intuitive approach to training, is there such a thing as over training, and 'what does Junior Miles say'?
Jul 03, 2014•36 min
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,
Jun 05, 2014•34 min
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 training, how to set up a diet, reverse dieting into a competition, how her training differs throughout the year, how her diet changes when coming up to a competition, and what her plans are for the future.
May 21, 2014•36 min
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 of cuppa she likes.
May 07, 2014•39 min
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 involvement in the Olympics legacy, a lesson in life and business with his fitness edge at The Gym Box London, why the fitness industry is always chasing its tale, and why we love what we do. Check Matt out at: http://www.millerthepillar.tv...
Apr 09, 2014•49 min
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 skin.
Apr 02, 2014•31 min
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 physiology behind it, how to use it, whether fasting with CBL is optimal for muscle building, if junk food is still a mainstay in the protocol, how old fat cells respond in over-feeding, and the use of caffeine post workout. Check out John's work at www.body .io
Mar 27, 2014•56 min
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 brilliant, and why it is important to ask for help. Michael has worked for major companies such as Microsoft, IBM, O2, Pizza Hut and the BBC. Visit Michael's website to find out more and enter his freebie we talk about: http://www.michaelheppell .com
Feb 27, 2014•28 min
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 rep range to train in when on a fat loss program, what to do when injury holds you back, the root cause of sweet cravings when dieting, no responders with ergogenic aids and whether to take whey protein or BCAA's.
Feb 19, 2014•26 min
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 story telling, some hard facts, some incredible knowledge, and ultimately learn off an incredibly intelligent guy. Dr Tom will also be over in the UK this spring with some talks, head over to: www.theDr .com
Feb 12, 2014•59 min
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 key announcements, then finally I talk about how myself and Ben Gray plan to reverse the issues surround diets and create a new slimming club like weight watchers with our new venture Ditch the Diet by talking to one of the women from the original pilot group.
Feb 05, 2014•46 min
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 very unlikely to get bulky lifting weights, why both cardio and HIIT are importnat, is creatine safe for women to use, and a whole host of important info for women looking to get in the best shape of their lives.
Jan 22, 2014•53 min
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 list of questions for Martin and we went off on a beautiful tanget about life, his journey with the iron, business, motivating others, warrior training, a thing called the 'Mantathlon' and loads of other cool talking points.
Jan 15, 2014•1 hr 2 min
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 cholesterol & heart disease, gut permiability, strategise for optimal health, and then explore the reasons why he wrote his new book 'Your Personal Paleo Code'. You can grab a copy of the book at: http://personalpaleocode .com
Jan 02, 2014•42 min
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 journey in the fitness industry, and what we would do differently.
Dec 28, 2013•32 min
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, inflammation, probotics, symptoms, leaky gut, gut periability, and making yourself feel AWESOME. http://www.wildeperformance .com
Dec 12, 2013•39 min
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 done it a lot in the past, so to interview Layne on this template was awesome. To see all the details of our UK tour visit: http://laynenortonuktour.co .uk
Dec 05, 2013•44 min
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 loss training programs, the pros and cons of cardio and the different types, her favorite lifts and foods, and I release my international seminar tour with Phil Learney. Rachel's links: www.rachelguy.com.au and wwwathleticfox.com...
Nov 14, 2013•1 hr
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, what people stop themselves from doing, the essence of life and the way we are moulded by society and its effect on EVERYTHING we do, identifying weakness and building stronger, what elliots 3 year goals are, and why it's important to play. Find out more on Elliott at http://www.hulsestrength.com
Oct 17, 2013•53 min
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 Alzheimers Disease, talk about vegetarianism and fasting, getting back to training after sciatica, Amennohrea and why, children and gastric band surgery, can paleo help diabetes, ketogenic fasting and fat adaptation. Links to AD research as promised: Paper 1 - Web URL info - Dr Mary PDF Review - Visit me at www.bencoomber.com - Visit Anna at www.proteinpow.c...
Oct 10, 2013•58 min
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 oil, red trousers and skinny jeans, marriage proposals and his pre game meal.
Oct 03, 2013•31 min
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 giggle. In this episode we talk about calories and the dangers of going too low with marathon training, how to train and eat in the off season for rugby when trying to gain muscle, MTC fats in alzheimers and inflammatory conditions, how to get rid of asthma, what to do if you are not gaining muscle, and what is peri workout nutrition
Sep 26, 2013•41 min
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 insanely knowledgable. He's been around a while and in that time consulted and built more bodies and supplements than most of us put together. He's one celebrity trainer who get's my respect. We talk about hollywood, Rehan's career, body composition, supplements, body building, all sorts, its action packed and I revel in Rahan's awesome humour. www.rehanj...
Sep 19, 2013•32 min
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 image, self belief, and confidence and its connotations in the fitness industry. We do eventually get to some questions, but not many, we rant for too long. Check me out at www.bencoomber .com and Anna out at www.proteinpow .com...
Sep 05, 2013•22 min
