The dose is everything

I say AWESOME a lot, but why, what does it mean to me? Many people have words and stories they live by, and part of my story is the word AWESOME. Why am I so passionate about it? Listen for 11 minutes and find out... Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk  Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @Awes...

I've been struggling with something recently that I've only just figured out. Hateful comments online were bringing back memories of being bullied at school and my craving to be liked as a kid. In this short 20 minute podcast I explain the steps I went through to get under the skin of this problem, how I've dealt with it, and how you can work to overcome a past of bullying and negative people on a...

In the last 3 weeks we've given away £400,000 in free education, and I want to explain why, and thank everyone that's supported it. And, off the back of that, offer a unique opportunity to study with us on this May 4th Academy for only £50. If you know anyone that this podcast could be of interest to, please share. For more on the FREE Schools initiative, check social media, and for details on The...

James Haskell, the man, the myth, the legend, joins me for appearance 3 on the show, chatting about lock down life and keeping fit, his mindset now the world is in this pandemic, his transition from being a professional rugby player to his new life of DJ and MMA fighter, what he believes is the secret to success in unprecedented times, his routine now he’s a solo athlete, conjecture, modern media,...

In this short Monday show Tom shares his thoughts on the current lockdown situation and what it means for your strength and fitness. Will you lose progress, and if so, how should we think about that? This show also touches on the 'fallacy of relative privation'. This situation is not the worst thing that has ever happened, but does that mean we're not allowed to find it a struggle? A lot packed in...

How often do we hear the deep back story of the people we look up to? Not often online, but often on this show. In this amazing episode I delve into the life and story of Sophia Ellis, a GB Powerlifter, 2x Commonwealth Record Holder and all round inspiring human who once was hospitalised due to years of disordered eating. She claims 3 things saved her - a innovative intervention, a will to fight a...

In this really short Monday show, Tom outlines a really common mistake he's seen in the home training programs that many people adopt when equipment is scarce - such as now during the covid-19 self isolation period. Sure, doing squats for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off will get you tired but if your aim is to maintain muscle mass is that really the best way to get it done? Listen and find out... Us...

Ready for a story of great inner strength, power and vision? Chloe Prince suffered with anorexia for 14 years after being abused at a young age. Hospitalised and controlled, Chloe actually healed herself for the most part, seeing the life she could lead if she accepted change, decided to love herself, learn about food from an evidence based perspective, and seek control in her life aside from food...

In this quick Monday show Tom talks about the concept of boosting your immune system and explains the flaws in using that phrase, before outlining some steps that you can take right now to properly support your immunity and get your body in the best possible place for protecting you. The immune system is something that many people are talking about right now, and we want you to be informed so you...

When we speak about mental health, is it fair to say that the language is often feminine? Why is it that the advice given typically revolves around journalling, taking baths, meditating, and things that simply don't resonate with a large swathe of the male population (and a fair chunk of the female population, too!). In the world of nutrition we all know that you need to find an approach that work...

Ever heard of clenbuterol? It's actually a dirty little secret of the fitness industry. Many people, especially bodybuilders and people that kick about in those types of circles, have taken it to aid in getting SHREDDED. But, like with all these things there are downsides. Tom my co-host uses this short podcast to explain what it is, why people take it, and all the dirty little secrets not being t...

In Part 2 we delve back into Brian Keane’s history exercising, and why he now chooses to do extreme endurance events. What does running across the Sahara desert teach you? What does minus 23 degrees bring out in you? As you can tell mindset is the focus of these two shows, but why, why is this so important? And how does exercise facilitate these mindset shifts in us? Find out as we get under the s...

So Coronavirus has everyone all worked up, but its time to react.... question is, how are you going to CHOOSE to react? How should you now exercise? Eat? and think? It's time to see opportunity, not scarcity, its time for creativity, reinvention & progress, If even a small sense of worry has crept in, listen to these 15 minutes, I'll pep you up... Link to my PT Facebook Group or search 'PT Coronav...

Social media makes us compare ourselves to others, but this isn’t a new phenomena, we’ve always done this, its that social media has compounded its effects. Brain Keane, Irish fitness legend joins me to discuss his journey with crippling anxiety from comparison syndrome and how he reversed it to get to where he is today, a best-selling author, endurance adventurer and all-round LEGEND. We also dis...

Exercise is good for us, but there is an effective dose, what is that? And if we don't get the balance right, how can it negatively stop our progress, or even reverse perceived progress? I go through 4 major ways in which exercise can hinder fat loss, and physiologically cause weight gain. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.c...

Coronavirus is 23x more infectious than Flu, so when people compare it to flu, is that fair, are we looking critically at this new novel virus? With any ‘potential’ epidemic, personally or widespread, it raises necessity with ones health and people start to think differently, which raises a discussion between myself and Tom about the stages of change, our health, how to maximise immunity, bacteria...

Does anyone enjoy dwelling on their flaws? I expect you to say no, but we spend a lot of time doing it and can get ourselves into quite the rut. I can't do A LOT of stuff, and I'm NOT a lot of things, but what am I? What can I do? What am I good at? In this episode I bare all my flaws, both physical and mental, and ask you to look at yourself and your flaws, then, it's time to flip it on its head....

Who is the most motivational man I’ve ever interviewed? This man, Martin Rooney. A 2nd interview has been a long time coming, and this podcast was worth the wait. We discuss personal leadership, the power and problems with change, how to change the program playing in your brain that’s been playing since childhood, how to take so many steps closer to your goals you’ll feel like you can run through...

Calories, macros, protein, it can all sound complicated, but is it? We know calories are king, but what happens with the protein, fat and carbs, and when should we get more or less specific about them? What people NEED a more specific approach, and why? What is the upper safe limit of protein, and why are protein needs higher for fat loss than muscle building? Nicola raised a question, and here is...

Is perfectionism holding you back? Feel you’ve got no time to achieve the things you want to achieve? Wish you were more bold and courageous and just got out there more? We live in a busy world, everyone seems to be stressed and frustrated, tired and overweight, but hopefully not after today, not after this podcast as I interview the awesome Louise Thompson and explore the 100 unit method. Louise...

If you play the victim in life, you won't get what you want, it will always be someone else's responsibility or the fault of someone or something else. You want change? Good. Grab a listen to this podcast, taken from a live Q&A I did... I promise it will help.... Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk  Check Ben out on Inst...

Part 1 of our conversation focused on online arguments and their facts, chemicals in food and antibiotics in milk - today in part 2 we continue the conversation and evolve into the arguments we put forward and how to back them up, the importance of research consensus and not ONE study, why foods we can’t pronounce shouldn’t be deemed as harmful, the importance of listening to your body, why I thin...

So I've recently done a few Wim Hof sessions, both the ice bath and the breathing protocols, but I won't be doing them again, why? That leads to the question why do anything, what is the purpose of practice, after all its to solve something or be in control, right? Let's explore this topic, join me for a short podcast on breathing, ice baths and knowing when to employ a technique, or not. Use code...

WOW. So this episode took quite the turn, we had a listener email into the show about a Veganuary email we sent out, we thought we'd rattle on for 20-30 mins on the mic, but things quickly escalated and we only got Part 1 recorded in 60 minutes! We ended up debating the science of online arguments and peoples mindset, why people choose to twist the truth to support an agenda from an antibiotics in...

500 podcasts is an iconic landmark, so I thought I would fire up the microphone and look back on all the awesome things I've learnt from my guests, the most powerful things that lead to the most success for me and them, how to have the best year of your life as you move forward, and more. As ever, feel free to write into the show at bencoomber@googlemail.com Subject "Podcast" Use code FOUNDER15 to...