Men’s Health: Built For Life

Paddy Pimblett joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey ahead of his interim title bout with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. We get into what’s going through his head pre-fight, lying awake thinking about finishes, cutting weight without losing your mind, why most gyms are sh*te, why he avoids 'that stupid HYROX stuff', and how many calories he can eat post-fight without blinking. Paddy also opens up about mental health, therapy, and why being tough isn’t what people think.  . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/  https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for men looking to take control of their fitness, health and life. Sharing practical science, actionable, real-world advice and incredible stories from inspiring guests, we can’t promise that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you need to go away and do that yourself.  . Join us for new episodes, every Thursday.  . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/  https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to push your body to the limit and still walk away when your values are tested? In this unfiltered conversation, elite CrossFit athlete and U.S. Army officer Chandler Smith opens up about the sacrifices behind his Games career, the discipline forged in military life, and why he made the bold choice to step back from competition in 2025. 655d4191f91b6448b98ca23267e80cddf41c26fd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CrossFit Games veteran Noah Ohlsen dives into the future of CrossFit, why even the best athletes can’t keep up with the top Hyrox competitors, and how hybrid training and Ironman racing have reshaped his approach to fitness. He also shares insights on the new World Fitness Project, lessons from over a decade at the CrossFit Games, and what’s next as he prepares for fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the Fittest Man on Earth. Now? He’s training for life. In this raw and honest sit-down, CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning opens up about what it takes to age strong, stay competitive into your late 30s and raise a family while keeping a fire lit under your training. We cover how his workouts have evolved, the movements he’ll never drop, why he still pushes himself, and what he'd do if asked to run CrossFit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you lined up all 70 million people in the UK... I’d pick you as the most likely to have a heart attack right now.” Eddie Hall, former World’s Strongest Man, record-breaking deadlifter, boxer, MMA fighter, and father, sits down with Men's Health to reveal the full story behind the strength. We talk mental health, steroids, addiction, carnivore diets, gym therapy, 12,000-calorie days, and what it really takes to lift half a ton… and walk away from it all alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From flipping tractor tyres to coaching elite athletes, Tom Kemp's journey is a masterclass in functional strength. Founder of Farm Fitness, Tom walks us through how a childhood on a working farm forged a new training philosophy - one built for performance, not aesthetics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Shephard returns to the Men’s Health cover 13 years after his first shoot – this time at 50 – to find out if he can still match the physique he built at 38. What began as a personal “Fit at 50” challenge quickly became a deeper journey into strength, resilience and consistency. Shephard shares how his training has evolved into a hybrid of calisthenics, cardio and functional strength – with a focus on longevity, not just looks. He opens up about bouncing back from serious injury, navigating motivation dips, and learning to train smarter to stay in the game. He talks candidly about the role fitness plays in managing stress, sustaining energy, and showing up better at work and home. Above all, he champions consistency as the key ingredient to long-term success, admitting that he’s still learning, still adapting, and still having fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Ten to Zen and Addicted to Anxiety, joins the Men’s Health podcast to deliver a powerful, myth-busting conversation about modern mental health – especially for men. He explains why high-functioning anxiety often hides in plain sight, how we can become unknowingly addicted to worry, and why therapy shouldn’t always feel comfortable. Drawing from decades of clinical experience – and his own upbringing during the Troubles in Northern Ireland – Owen shares insights on emotional repression, toxic resilience, and the cost of never slowing down. He also opens up about working with palliative care patients, what men get wrong about strength, and how to build a better relationship with anxiety – one grounded in awareness, not avoidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices