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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Nov 24, 2023 • 16min
Graham's Favourite Day In The Gym
Graham loves lifting weights in the gym. Many of Graham’s friends and colleagues ask him to describe what his workout routine involves.
In this episode, Angus and Graham have an amusing discussion about the session that Graham most looks forward to. From the moment he gets up from his desk to head down to the gym, to the completion of the session, you will hear about the emotional and physical journey Graham undertakes, at the end of a day at the office.
Angus also decides to imitate Jeremy Clarkson, probably confusing some of our international listeners...
Nov 17, 2023 • 12min
The Importance Of A Proper Warm Up Routine
Graham used to warm up in the gym with cardio. This was totally counterproductive. In this week's 12 minute episode of the Lift For Life podcast, he and Angus discuss the mistakes many people make warming up and cooling down, when they run or lift weights. It is critical, not only for performance but also for injury prevention.
Nov 10, 2023 • 28min
Angus & Graham Interview Matt Gamble - Training With A Disability
One in six people globally has a significant disability. In this episode, Matt, who lost an arm in an accident when he was 3 years old, explains to Graham & Angus how he manages to weight-train and play golf to a very high standard. All three train at the same gym in Fulham, West London.
This episode is uplifting, motivational and sometimes funny! Matt also talks about the positive power of social media for disabled weight-trainers and golfers.
This really is all about Lifting For Life!
Nov 3, 2023 • 17min
Angus Interviews Graham About How The Gym Has Impacted His Personal And Professional Life
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus asks Graham how the gym has impacted his confidence, how he structures his time and his social interactions. They both conclude that the gym and a focus on health/fitness, have far broader impacts than you might at first imagine.
Oct 26, 2023 • 15min
Saunas And Cold Water Therapy
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus details some surprising dopamine data regarding the effect of cold water. He and Graham discuss how powerful saunas can be in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing illness.
They also caution that different cultures have different norms regarding sauna etiquette so you should do your research before stepping in.
Oct 19, 2023 • 14min
Eggs. Are They Good Or Bad For You?
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham is shocked at how many eggs Angus consumes each month, but goes into their health benefits (both yoke and white) and summarises the history of egg myths. They also discuss how Graham overcame his high cholesterol diagnosis.
Oct 12, 2023 • 10min
Weight Loss Drugs
Angus & Graham discuss the pros and cons of weight loss drugs and their impact on obesity, highlighting their potential advantages in redirecting healthcare spending and offering hope to individuals. They also explore the appeal and concerns of weight loss drugs as a convenient solution and discuss the negative impact of these drugs on natural progress, emphasizing the positive effects of weight training.
Oct 5, 2023 • 12min
Are Smart Watches Worth It?
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham and Angus discuss Whoop, the Apple Watch, Strava, Fitbit, Peloton and Swift. Graham had a few problems with Fitbit and explains how he uses his Apple Watch and Strava.
Sep 28, 2023 • 13min
The Importance Of Sleep
In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham & Angus discuss the importance of sleep for all aspects of life - both performance in the gym and long-term avoidance of chronic disease. They mention Napoleon, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan and Jason Bourne. Graham has some challenges with sleep, to Angus’ frustration. In researching this episode, however, Graham has been convinced that he needs to change.
Sep 21, 2023 • 11min
What Supplements Should You Take?
Supplements. We don’t think you need many supplements and should stick to real whole foods as your key source of macronutrients. However, it’s sometimes difficult to stay on track so there are some examples that can help you in your fitness journey. What is creatine? Graham discusses his dinner party conversations about it with a few doctors. Finally we explain why people have protein powder.
