

Men’s Health: Built For Life
Men's Health UK
Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for the 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 you that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you need to go away and do that yourself.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 44min
Chris Eubank Jr on the Fight of His Life: 'If I Lose to Conor Benn, I Retire' -
Chris Eubank Jr. speaks passionately about legacy, discipline, and his personal feud with Conor Benn. He’s driven by the need to uphold the Eubank name and refuses to let the Benn name overtake it - admitting it would “kill him” if it did.He describes his transformation into a focused, different man when preparing for war (a fight), and outlines the intense lifestyle of a clean fighter: weekly drug tests, relentless training, strict nutrition, and monastic discipline. His training involves sparring, cardio, strength work, and a heavy emphasis on sleep and recovery.Eubank opens up about his childhood as the son of Chris Eubank Sr., calling it an extraordinary but enjoyable experience. Though his father initially opposed his boxing ambitions, a conversation with Lennox Lewis helped change his father's mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 57min
Jake Dearden: Becoming a World-class Hyrox Athlete
Men's Health sat down with world-record holder, Hyrox champion and newly minted Men's Health cover start, Jake Dearden, for a podcast and Q&A filmed live at FIIT studios in London. Jake opened up about his first foray into Hyrox, and how he's subsequently sought out advice from some of the best coaches and athletes in the world, from multiple disciplines, to help him in his quest to become the fastest man on Earth in the fitness racing phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 60min
Joshua Patterson: I Ran 76 Marathons - But This Nearly Broke Me
Men’s Health sat down with Joshua Patterson – endurance athlete, mental health advocate and record-breaking fundraiser – whose extraordinary feats include running 76 marathons in 76 days. We spoke about the devastating injury to his closest friend that inspired his first challenge, the transformative power of service, and how pushing his physical limits has become a way to find healing, purpose and deeper connection – both with himself and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 49min
Billy Monger: The Incredible Story of a Double Amputee & Record-breaking Ironman
Men's Health sat down with Billy Monger – race car driver, television presenter and now record-breaking Ironman, becoming the fastest double-amputee in history to complete the iconic event at the world championships in Kona, Hawaii. We discussed Billy's accident, how he processed and overcame the hurdles he faced, and how focussing on pushing himself in order to help others helped him to find fulfilment and purpose.Billy Monger: The Race is on for Comic Relief – Special one-hour Red Nose Day documentary takes viewers inside Billy’s bid to become the youngest ever double leg amputee to complete an IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii to air on Wednesday 19 March, 9pm, BBC One and iPlayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 15min
Dr Alex Explains Why You Should Give Up Alcohol For Good
Men's Health sat down with Dr Alex George to discuss the importance of mental fitness, why we need to rethink the way we approach mental health, and the persistent stigma surrounding men opening up about their struggles. Dr Alex shares his personal experiences, insights on resilience, and how small daily habits can build long-term mental strength. His new book The Mind Manual is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 58min
The Iron Cowboy James Lawrence on Finding Your Passion to Break Through Barriers
Men's Health sat down with legendary endurance athlete, speaker and author James 'The Iron Cowboy' Lawrence to discuss performing beyond the limits of your mind, finding motivation through tapping into your 'bag of whys', the importance of community and finding passion and purpose through sport and movement.Lawrence's new book 'Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible' is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 21min
Huel Co-founder James Collier on the Dangers of Over-simplifying Nutrition
Men’s Health sat down with registered nutritionist, author and co-founder of Huel, James Collier. We discussed the complexity of the world of nutrition, why we should all think more deeply about the foods we’re eating, where they’re coming from, and the impact they have both on our bodies, and the planet, and why he thinks the term ‘ultra-processed foods’ has caused confusion for the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 18min
Ben Carpenter on How to Finally Stick to Your Diet
Men's Health sat down with seasoned trainer and viral content creator Ben Carpenter to discuss why so many people struggle to stick to their fat loss diets, where people go wrong in their training journey, and how eating more might actually be the greatest fat loss habit you're not trying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2025 • 58min
Kilian Jornet on Performance, Summiting Everest Twice in Six Days, and Running for the Love of It
Men's Health sat down with one of the most renowned endurance athletes of all time, Kilian Jornet, to talk about goal-setting, mountain running, performance and nutrition, and the time he summited Everest twice, back-to-back, without oxygen, a radio, or ropes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2025 • 39min
Tommy Fury on Injury, Losing His Identity, Internet Hate and Spiralling into Drinking
Men's Health sat down with Tommy Fury to talk about his identity as a boxer, losing his sense of purpose after injury, alcohol, fatherhood, the hate he receives online, and how he wants to be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


