Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

Angus discusses his personal cryotherapy experiences. Graham runs him through the history and how it can help in your weight-training journey. Gua Sha comes up too.

Graham discusses his new, slightly terrifying, social media activity. He and Angus then go on to discuss the science behind how many calories are burnt performing cardio exercise (running, cycling, rowing etc) vs lifting weights. There are some very exciting conclusions. Graham’s pre-Angus mistakes are also discussed.

Angus and Graham ponder why they don’t seem to get ill very much. Neither of them had bad Covid symptoms when it was a thing a couple of years ago. Graham’s regular fact checking soon explains why: weight-training!

Graham & Angus discuss the pros and cons of cycling. It’s becoming more and more popular, and is a very convenient way of exercising. What are the different types and how does each impact your body differently? What can we learn from weight-training regime of iconic British cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE? Which are the best bikes? Graham also describes some embarrassing moments, cycling in London.

In this weeks episode Graham & Angus interview Stu Walton who was the Cast Trainer on the ‘Justice League’ movie and Lead Cast Trainer on the ‘Aquaman’ movie. He trained Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, amongst others. We discuss the nuances of training such movie stars and the many lessons the average gym-goer can derive from the processes.

Day 1. In this weeks Lift For Life podcast , Graham does some role play. Angus asks him to act as if he knows nothing about the gym. Angus gets a little bit bemused about some very basic questions. We actually had to pause recording because we laughed a lot recording this episode. We think it could be very useful for all you newbie gym Gods and Goddesses!

Angus and Graham discuss their Christmas morning running traditions. We encourage our listeners to start their fitness journey before New Year's Day for a more enjoyable experience.

How does your body digest smoothies and fruit juices? Coke vs OJ? Angus and Graham discuss the mistakes Graham used to make. It’s all about moderation, but the way sugary foods accelerate fat build up surprises Graham.

Red meat. In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus and Graham discuss red meat. It’s a controversial topic as some say it causes cancer and some say its saturated fat content can be problematic. They add their favourite steak restaurants, and conclude that South Africa is a steak hot spot.

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 jou...

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.

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 so...

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham & Angus discuss the new wave of weight loss drugs - how they work, what they do and their side-effects. There are clearly cases where they are very useful and they could end up helping to redirect global government healthcare spending away from treatment to prevention.

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.

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...

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.

Scale weight. Angus and Graham are considered ‘obese’. They explain why and discuss how misleading scale weight can be. What are the different types of fat? They also talk through how you should avoid being TOFI (Thin on the Outside but Fat on the Inside)!

In this episode, Angus and I respond to some listeners questions. A listener in South Africa asks about Angus’ online training vs the Nike app, and whether it’s available globally; What is our recommended gym programme?; What is our view on alcohol and what would be the impact of going to zero?; Dry January?; How do you squeeze in exercise every day if you are a parent with a busy job?

In this episode of the Life For Life podcast, Graham is solo with his Physiotherapist Ben Lombard. Angus introduced Graham to Ben in 2020 after a skiing accident in which Graham damaged his shoulder. Ben fixed that such that Graham now has no problem doing sets of over 50kg barbell overhead presses. Ben also fixed Graham’s left knee after a ski accident in which he tore ligaments in February 2023,...

This episode of the Lift For Life podcast is a bit of a summer special where Graham decides to delve into Angus’ childhood to find out what has shaped him. They discuss Angus’ difficult school-life, when he discovered weight-training and what made him move from the North of England to London. They both emphasise the importance of the people you choose to surround yourself with. Graham asks Angus w...

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus & Graham discuss holidays. Angus asks Graham to describe how he has developed OCD about weight-training and the impact this has had on the structure of his overseas holidays. They describe hacks to ensure you can be relaxed about your nutrition and alcohol consumption whilst away, and what they eat and drink when they are out for dinner toget...

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast , Angus describes his disappointment that many people give up on their body, as they enter their 40s and 50s, when they could see dramatic changes that would make them feel younger and stronger. Graham describes how he escaped his own training plateau. He also explains how weight training can reduce the risks of sarcopenia and osteoporosis, and how his...