Health Oddity Podcast

The 3 hosts are reunited for a special 3rd Birthday episode. They discuss recent events, training & the last 3 years. From a chance 'lockdown' project to now releasing 156 consecutive weekly episodes each Friday speaking to the best & brightest the world has to offer. They reminisce over previous guests & topics & look to the future.

While James is on holiday (again) Paul and Peter catch up on what's been happening in their own training  plus some chat about gut health... Yummy

We talk once again with Gary Clarke who is the organiser as well as being a competitor in Britain's Disabled Strongman. This year's event is being held in Chard Somerset on August 26 & 27 It's a free event where you will get to spend time with strong, inspirational people. We hope to see you there

We are joined for the 6th time by the one & only Dan John for what is probably our most open, honest & organic conversation to date. Dan reflects on a few very challenging years, his own training & health practises, being in a better place physically than he's been for many years & the most recent Indiana Jones movie. We discuss fat loss, fermented foods, Easy Strength, Instagram influencers, the...

We are delighted to be joined by current UK's Strongest Woman & 2021 Worlds Strongest Woman - Pro Strong Woman, Becca Roberts. Becca has dealt with more setbacks, challenges & difficulties at 29 years of age than many deal with in a full lifetime - she has channelled those challenges into becoming one of the strongest women in the world & she's not stopping there. This conversation is inspiring, i...

We meet Kettlebell & Bodyweight trainer Aleks 'The Hebrew Hammer' Salkin & discuss the perfect training combination for convenience, transferability AND effectiveness - Kettlebells & Calisthenics. We talk about Aleks' online programmes & his latest book 'Tamers of the Lost Arc' - a deep dive into increasing the safety & efficiency of the Kettlebell ballistic movements. Aleks also shares his views...

Phil Maffetone returns for episode 150 and discusses his new book - B Sharp - A musical Journey for the Brain Described as 'Part Magical Mystery Tour, part personal empowerment guide', B Sharp! is a book for everyone — from those who are "amusical" to professional musicians. Unique from other music-brain books, the storytelling style of B Sharp! guides readers on a personal journey to improve the...

We are joined once again by Chris Branch from Forte Physical Health (please listen to episode 145 with Chris BEFORE this one) to unpack his recent 100 mile ultra event.  Chris is open, honest & candid as we discuss the outcome of his 100 mile attempt on what was to be the hottest day of the year in the UK. Chris lays out his learnings & his plans for the immediate future & the next 6-12 months. If...

The hosts discuss what's been going on with themselves & their clients as well as sharing learnings from recent guests. Gratitude, Step targets, calories & even the notion of 'tracking' are all discussed in this interesting debate. We don't all agree on everything but that's the whole point. There's more than one way to skin a cat (no animals were harmed in the making of this podcast).

Tom is a refreshing figure in health and fitness He doesn't take himself too seriously and has helped thousands of people all over the world improve their mobility He talks about his own struggles in his younger days when he didn't know any better and how he has overcome his injuries to become truly Flong & Sexible Tell us in the HO Facebook Group what your favourite Tom Morrison video is

Over the last nearly 3 years we've talked about health & wellness from a number of angles; strength training, aerobic training, nutrition, sleep, healthy habits, walking, community, sports performance but so far we've never talked in any length about what you put ON your body (or more specifically - your skin). The skin absorbs. If you are in any doubt about that just think about HRT gels, nicotin...

How far could you run if you REALLY had to? Would your mind or body give up first? Is Ultra Running a physical or mental challenge? How would you eat? How would you stay awake? WHY? All questions we discuss in this fascinating episode with a man on a personal mission to discover what he's really made of & if resilience can be trained. There will be a Part 2 after the event.

In this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they've been having with their clients & members including The 3,2,1 method to help with a good nights sleep. Also we talk about gratitude, recording daily wins to put us into a positive 'can do' mindset, the benefits of walking & the upcoming Flexible Steel & Strongfirst courses at Unique Results.

In this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they've been having with their clients & members including The Goldilocks Formula - doing too little, doing too much or hitting the sweet spot in the middle. Also we talk about staying on track & consistent over the summer months & having a degree of control when faced with numerous bank holidays, events, parties & celebrations.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Travis & Ted, two of the stars of 'The Summit Mentality' documentary that we discussed with its director & filmmaker Olly Loom in episode 133. Travis & Ted are two young men on a mission to help other people find purpose & meaning through physical challenge & endurance. They discuss their experience of the 'Snowdon 24' & also what they have done since & their...

We are joined all the way from Dallas, Texas by the fantastic Coach Karen Smith; Strongfirst Certified Master Instructor, Strength Coach & former gymnast. We talk about Karen's career in fitness, her development within Strongfirst & her philosophy of 'Redefining Strong' & changing the way women over 40 see the role of strength training & being strong. We also learn about Karen's recent work with a...

We are joined by Dave Adkins from 'Principle Physiotherapy'. Dave talks about the span of his Physiotherapy career, from working intensely with children at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to varied NHS work before moving into private practise. Through this vast experience Dave has developed principles to his treatment & patient care. He believes the human body is largely robust & needs to b...

Join us as we sit down with Denis Vasilev, a world-renowned kettlebell sport champion and coach. Denis shares his journey in becoming a champion and how he has continued to push the limits of what is possible in the sport. We delve into his training philosophy, his approach to competition, and the mental fortitude required to excel at the highest level. Denis also shares his insights on mindset an...

Jon Engum is a Taekwondo Grandmaster, a Strongfirst Master Instructor, author, creator & Chief Instructor of the Flexible Steel System & he joins us all the way from Fargo, North Dakota USA (the place in the movie). In this fascinating discussion we learn about Jon's Martial Arts 'origin story' his training background, his introduction & long standing collaboration with Pavel & the genesis & devel...

The 3 hosts (all in their mid 40s) discuss the principles of being 'in control' vs 'out of control' & how the importance of this balance shifts when we are in our 30s & beyond. Diet, exercise & lifestyle factors seem to respond better to more control, routine & habit as we get older & those who seem to age better & remain youthful for longer manage to strike the right balance between spontaneity &...

This week the hosts discuss persistence & slow progress. Playing the long game with regards to strength, fitness & health & touch on inevitable declining testosterone levels as we age & some practical lifestyle interventions that can be addressed BEFORE seeking medical assistance

Suzanne Keatley is a women's coach & mentor & owner/founder of Fitology Hub - a Women's Only Training Hub in London that looks to change the way women experience 'the gym'. Fitology Hub offers 1 to 1 & semi private training as well as a truly holistic approach to health through building a strong, inclusive & empathic community. Suzanne is also the host of the 'Reclaiming Yourself' podcast where sh...

Peter & Paul Minus Mary (James) talk about how long you should train a certain way and the benefits to focusing on certain movements to become stronger in all other movements

We are joined by film maker Olly Loom to discuss his first feature documentary - The Summit Mentality. The film follows three young men - Ted, Travis & Joe as they embark on a 24hr relay race up & down Mount Snowdon in Wales. In the film, each of the team explain their personal reasons for taking part & how they have been impacted by mental health issues, grief & loss & how physical challenge & re...

We are joined by returning guest, Brett Jones - Director of Education for Strongfirst to discuss his latest book 'Iron Cardio'. The inspiration & genesis of this book was the way that Brett re-trained himself following cancer & cancer treatment over the last 2 years. We discuss training minimalism, intuition vs structure & boredom. We zoom in & out of many topics & as always with Brett we almost f...