Lift For Life with Graham and Angus
Graham Ambrose and Angus Warburton
Graham Ambrose works in Finance in London and Angus Warburton has been his Personal Trainer since 2018. Graham's weight-training journey with Angus has physically transformed him, and had a profound positive impact on his career, confidence and his attitude to life. In this podcast series they discuss how lifting has transformed their lives. They rebuff fitness myths, focus on the importance of lifting for life, and interview others who have had their lives transformed by lifting. Also see @angus_warburton and @liftforlife.gdog ;Coaching Application https://jc9cc7oe7jf.typeform.com/to/feOjPDNj
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May 2, 2024 • 19min
How To Get Better At Running
Recorded 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.
Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
How To Make The Most Of Hotel Gyms
Graham & 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.
Apr 18, 2024 • 13min
How To Turn A Bad Training Session Into A Good One
Angus & 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.
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
How To Eat On The Move
Graham 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.
Apr 5, 2024 • 16min
How To Recover From Injury
Graham & Angus discuss sports injury rehab. Graham recently strained his elbow tendon ('Golfers Elbow’) and they discuss how he has adapted.
Mar 28, 2024 • 11min
Is 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.
Mar 22, 2024 • 16min
Why 8-12 Week Transformations Do More Harm Than Good
Graham 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.
Mar 14, 2024 • 22min
Fitness Accessories
Graham & 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.
Mar 8, 2024 • 13min
Group Gym Classes
Angus & Graham debate group gym classes. How dangerous can they be? How can you better prepare yourself for them? What are the aspects?
Mar 1, 2024 • 21min
Creatine, Protein Shakes, and Other Supplements
Graham & 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.
