Mike Maddox

Smashing Fifty

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

Helping middle-aged men get out of a rut, get healthier, happier, and reboot their lives.

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Mike Maddox

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Cardio or weights. Which is best for weight loss? 21.06.2020 20:25

It seems to be common knowledge that the best way to lose weight is to do loads of cardio, and just pound out the miles. It seems logical, right? But what if there's a more effective way than just sweating it out on the treadmill or exercise bike? In fact, what if weight training was equally or even more effective than cardio for fat loss? With that in mind, I spoke to Personal Trainer and Nutriti...

Home gym equipment: The 3 most effective pieces you need 08.06.2020 17:55

I speak to personal Trainer and nutritionist, Anthony Bailey about the best (and most effective) pieces of gym equipment for the home. During our chat, Anthony reveals his top three pieces of equipment plus five great exercises to do with his number one piece of equipment... adjustable dumbells. You can read the overview here. www.smashingfifty.com

How often should you workout or exercise? 30.05.2020 16:23

With regards to exercise and getting fit, one of the first things you need to know is how often should you workout/exercise every week in order to maximise your gains (either muscle growth or fat loss) and minimise injury. This is especially important if you're just getting started, or if you're a little bit older (40+) when your body will require a bit of extra care. To find out the answer to thi...

How to get rid of a beer belly 10.05.2020 18:38

In this episode I speak to personal trainer and nutritionist, Anthony Bailey to discover what causes a beer belly in middle-aged men, why men specifically get a beer belly, the health implications of having one and the best exercises and diet to help you lose it. Spoiler alert... you don't have to give up beer - if you're careful! www.smashingfifty.com

How to do push-ups - the right way 23.04.2020 24:42

In this episode, I speak to personal trainer and nutritionist, Anthony Bailey about how to approach doing push-ups the right way, and more importantly, how to ensure that you balance your push-ups with pulling exercises. We also discuss more general health and fitness tips and dangers for middle-aged men. www.smashingfifty.com

Fat dad to fit dad in 90 days 26.03.2020 29:16

Tune in to the first-ever Smashing Fifty podcast to hear how a few simple words from a friend and The Body Coach completely changed this middle-aged man's outlook on life, and learn the techniques he used to make huge weight loss and completely change his life in just a few months. In January 2019 Lee Perry was an ordinary 49-year-old father of five from the UK suffering from a problem familia...