Men’s Health: Built For Life

Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for 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 that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you nee...

What does it take to push your body to the limit and still walk away when your values are tested? In this unfiltered conversation, elite CrossFit athlete and U.S. Army officer Chandler Smith opens up about the sacrifices behind his Games career, the discipline forged in military life, and why he made the bold choice to step back from competition in 2025. 655d4191f91b6448b98ca23267e80cddf41c26fd Le...

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CrossFit Games veteran Noah Ohlsen dives into the future of CrossFit, why even the best athletes can’t keep up with the top Hyrox competitors, and how hybrid training and Ironman racing have reshaped his approach to fitness. He also shares insights on the new World Fitness Project, lessons from over a decade at the CrossFit Games, and what’s next as he prepares for fatherhood. Learn more about you...

He was the Fittest Man on Earth. Now? He’s training for life. In this raw and honest sit-down, CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning opens up about what it takes to age strong, stay competitive into your late 30s and raise a family while keeping a fire lit under your training. We cover how his workouts have evolved, the movements he’ll never drop, why he still pushes himself, and what he'd do if as...

“If you lined up all 70 million people in the UK... I’d pick you as the most likely to have a heart attack right now.” Eddie Hall, former World’s Strongest Man, record-breaking deadlifter, boxer, MMA fighter, and father, sits down with Men's Health to reveal the full story behind the strength. We talk mental health, steroids, addiction, carnivore diets, gym therapy, 12,000-calorie days, and what i...

From flipping tractor tyres to coaching elite athletes, Tom Kemp's journey is a masterclass in functional strength. Founder of Farm Fitness, Tom walks us through how a childhood on a working farm forged a new training philosophy - one built for performance, not aesthetics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Shephard returns to the Men’s Health cover 13 years after his first shoot – this time at 50 – to find out if he can still match the physique he built at 38. What began as a personal “Fit at 50” challenge quickly became a deeper journey into strength, resilience and consistency. Shephard shares how his training has evolved into a hybrid of calisthenics, cardio and functional strength – with a f...

Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Ten to Zen and Addicted to Anxiety, joins the Men’s Health podcast to deliver a powerful, myth-busting conversation about modern mental health – especially for men. He explains why high-functioning anxiety often hides in plain sight, how we can become unknowingly addicted to worry, and why therapy shouldn’t always feel comfortable. Drawing fro...

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 dr...

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 fas...

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 an...

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 fulf...

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. Lea...

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 availab...

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...

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

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

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

Men's Health sat down with actor and singer Luke Evans to talk about his unique perspective on masculinity, his thoughts on being regularly cast as a straight leading man in Hollywood, the rigours of stunt work, and how being cast alongside Henry Cavill motivated him to start hitting the gym harder. Luke's book 'Boy From the Valleys' is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Men's Health sat down with Fergus Crawley, coach, content creator, co-founder of Omnia Performance and leading figure in the hybrid athlete movement. Fergus laid out terms, properly defining what a 'hybrid athlete' really is, as well as what it isn't, addressing the criticisms and hype along the way. We spoke about his history in powerlifting, the impressive hybrid feats he's performed since enter...

Men's Health sat down with Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of health and fitness wearable teach brand WHOOP. Will explains how a passion for performance and a curiosity around measuring recovery led him to develop the first generation of WHOOP bands, why the minimalist, display-free design is so integral to the brand, how AI is influencing fitness wearables, and a future he sees- with WHOOP's metr...

Men's Health sat down with the 69-year-old Oscar-winner who has embodied some iconic characters, ahead of his latest turn starring alongside Dwayne Johnson as a jacked Santa Claus in 'Red One'. J.K. reflects on his various weight loss (and gain) journeys across the course of his career, how his physicality helps to support his roles and screen presence, and how a healthy lifestyle contributes to s...

Men's Health sat down with star of Netflix's Umbrella Academy, Tom Hopper, to discuss how he built his impressive physique. Tom reflects on the days he had to work out in secret during drama school, details his journey to bulking up for his most demanding action roles, and shares the key ingredients to his success – both in the gym and the kitchen. He also reveals the various methods he's experime...

MH sat down with para-athletes Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker and Curtis McGrath in Paris as part of BUPA’s ‘Picture of Health’ campaign. We discussed their backgrounds and entry into parasport, the possibility of running the Paralympics and Olympics concurrently to boost visibility, the need for oversight to support developing nations with prosthetic technologies, and their advice for young, aspiring para...