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 promoting, and is there more to the story? By objectively delving into the topic with as little bias as possible, it very quickly looks a lot more nuanced and fascinating than most probably realise... It's always a pleasure having Emma on the show, so we hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
Sep 20, 2018•47 min
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 book is an autobiography of my work career, with life, business and coaching lessons intertwined into the story. And so this podcast focuses today on vision, tenacity and hard work, the backbone of anyone successful... My book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OvVreO...
Sep 17, 2018•13 min
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 delve into Will's journey into his job, explore the power that movement has in giving people emotional momentum, we share stories that have empowered ourselves, and we breech the core topic of "can running help combat depression", and if so, how, and why? Find Will here: http://williampullenpsychotherapist .com...
Sep 13, 2018•41 min
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 case that we don't value the cost of things that make us fit and healthy, but wouldn't blink twice at paying £4.50 for a pint of beer or glass of wine? Lets get objective, as what we value is key here.
Sep 10, 2018•11 min
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 far. In fitness we need to aim for balance, but how many people are truly living with balance, rather oscillating from one extreme to the next. Training with weights, dieting, our mindset & environment, our beliefs, injury risk, movement, pain, we discuss it all after a listener writes into the show with quite a story, and me and Tom share ours.......
Sep 06, 2018•49 min
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 effectively, which leads into the topic of calories and human performance! Want your question answered on the show? Email: bencoomber@gmail.com with the subject line 'Podcast'
Sep 03, 2018•9 min
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 ego, my view of myself, the world as I see it, my career, why I've made selfish choices, prioritising, blocks to success, my legacy, negatives of social media, advice to my younger self, and more. This interview was filmed 1-2-1, face to face, hard questions were asked. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording.
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min
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 key things I believe to be fundamental in preparing the body to give life and carry that life. A short podcast on my top tips for getting pregnant and bringing a healthy life into the world
Aug 27, 2018•9 min
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 it will help everything from sleep to cancer - but what's the truth? In this show co-host Tom chats to Evan DeMarco of Omax nutrition about what CBD is, how it works and what it can be used for in the general public. What's its interaction with inflammation, recovery and performance as well as the upcoming research on more clinical issues....
Aug 23, 2018•53 min
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 can. I'll also be uploading my seminars and I've already uploaded my talk '25 Reason's you're not losing body fat', my favourite talk to deliver. All free. Hit this link to join, be warned, massive value inside: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bencoombercommunity/...
Aug 20, 2018•5 min
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, or what something is really worth. Yet we all want more?! I welcome Jason Graystone onto the show (Tier One Trading) as we talk about his journey to financial freedom, investing, and why some peoples perception of money is holding them back. Jason's website: https://jasongraystone.com Note: This show is not financial advice, but opinion....
Aug 16, 2018•43 min
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 up your success at ANYTHING in life. Enjoy. And if you've feedback for the show, hit me up on social :)
Aug 13, 2018•9 min
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 weights all over the place, we discuss his journey into olympic weightlifting, what made him great, the steps he took to reach the world stage, his diet, his philosophy on being the best, and where he's heading now. Watch out for Part 2 as we go deeper into his training methodologies. Check Sonny out at: http://www.sonnywebster .com...
Aug 09, 2018•49 min
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. We're selling ideas, ideals, beliefs, values, products, services, methods, nowhere can you avoid selling yourself. So today it's time to get comfortable with that and go out and tell the world how awesome you are!!
Aug 06, 2018•10 min
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? Ultimately, are you getting the results you want right now? Join us as we go deep into the reasons people binge, stall & hold themselves back. This is all off the back of some recent teaching we're doing & 2 very poignant listener questions. Our teaching systems: https://btn .a...
Aug 02, 2018•54 min
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 what we've done to get the outcome we've got, otherwise we bulls*** ourselves, and that never leads to positively moving forward, its just leads to frustration and anger.
Jul 30, 2018•5 min
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 learnt from your failures, or are you wallowing in them letting them define your future actions in a negative way? Mark Whittle interviewed me on my failures, how I feel they've defined me, who inspires me, events that have shaped me, and more. Enjoy, link to the Take Flight Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/take-fl1ght/id1339336927 ?...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 16 min
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...
Jul 23, 2018•11 min
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 safe or healthy level of alcohol consumption? What about processed meats that have been linked to cancer? In this episode we talk about the ACTUAL REAL RESEARCH when it comes to alcohol & bacon and its impact on cancer and other diseases. + tangents on health, lifestyle, personal choice, and the internet in navigating your fitness journey....
Jul 19, 2018•54 min
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, and what have the last 6 months been like after those 2 podcasts I did? And what does the future have in store for me?
Jul 16, 2018•12 min
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 life gambles, what stops others from taking big risks, fear, his $150,000 fitness poker stunt, our love of Jordan B Perterson, the future of fitness, and re-grouping after failure. A not to be missed show. I'd Highly recommend some of Mike's blogs: http://www.ontheregimen .com...
Jul 12, 2018•39 min
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 training, why is this? A short show with Andy McKenzie in support to quickly explore this topic on getting strong!
Jul 09, 2018•17 min
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 School in Ipswich to give a talk to 14-16 year olds. I wanted to inspire them with my journey, what I'd learnt, the pros and cons of uni, the career ready mindset that guarantees success, what holds most people back, and much more. I hope this talk inspires many. Please share with other young people. ideo also available on YouTube & FB....
Jul 05, 2018•41 min
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 medical advice, just me solving my hay fever, feel free to do as you please with this advice and solving your own hay fever.
Jul 02, 2018•6 min
Are there differences between men and women in their nutrition and training needs? In this episode I speak to researcher and doctorate Abbie Smith-Ryan from University of North Carolina, as we delve into macronutrients, HIIT training, supplements, stress, fasting, misinformation on the internet, and the different approaches one might take whether male or female in all the above scenarios. Enjoy. Find Abbie all over the internet by having a good google, but she loves twitter @asmithryan...
Jun 28, 2018•41 min
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 is a clip from my interview on the Health Hackers show, which you can find here for the full interview: https://www.healthhackers.uk/episode-list/2018/2/25/ep-12-ben -coomber
Jun 25, 2018•10 min
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 Mat, and this is the recording as they dive deep into my professional background, my favourite books, top podcasts, my values as a coach, my tough year going bankrupt, views on coaching and change, my daily routines, being vulnerable, and why I've done what I've done in my career to date. Check out The 3 Dumbbells Podcast for more of Seb, Mat and Fred...
Jun 21, 2018•58 min
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 everywhere, you just need to know where to find it, and to know that right now you are enough. Today's isn't about me, Dave Cottrell is back, with 90 second video about the fitness industry, enjoy...
Jun 18, 2018•3 min
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 athleticism, why so many young men are not achieving their goals, the benefits of expertise and having a plan, but following the plan. We then have a MASSIVE moan about social media, the purpose of it, and the people on it, and how we can get more from it. James on da Internet: http://www.jameshaskell .com...
Jun 14, 2018•43 min
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, minerals in our water, electrolytes, the best filters, and lastly a few tweaks with our supplements in the summer months. Yve-Bio filter I discussed: https://amzn.to /2Hp3Qwd Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk...
Jun 11, 2018•14 min
