Men’s Health: Built For Life
Episodes
The Ex-Marine Who Walked 12,000 Miles To Save His Life
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Built For Life podcast Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey are joined by Paul 'The Warrior Walker' Harris, who explains how something as...
Why The Fat Comes Back After Weight-Loss Jabs
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Men’s Health: Built For Life podcast Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey sit down on the with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Jack Mosley to...
How Ben Shephard is Training For The Marathon at 51
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Men's Health: Built For Life Hosts – Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey – sit down to unpack Ben’s road back to the marathon at 51 – after be...
James Norton on Marathon Training with Type 1 Diabetes
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor James Norton joins Men’s Health and Runner’s World for a special crossover episode. Ahead of his first London Marathon, Norton breaks down w...
He Ran a Marathon From the Top of a Volcano
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey are joined by former Royal Marines Commando and expedition leader Aldo Kane to break down what ‘mental toughness’ a...
Military Cross Recipient on Masculinity, Vulnerability and Real Toughness
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former British Army soldier and Military Cross recipient Brian Wood joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk about masculinity, vulnerability and ...
PB Your 5K By Fixing Your Breathing
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing coach David ‘Jacko’ Jackson joins Andrew Tracey and Ben Shephard to explain why most of us are breathing wrong – and how fixing it cou...
At 52, Paddy McGuinness Changed His Body – This Is How
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, broadcaster and newly minted Men’s Health cover star Paddy McGuinness joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk discipline, routines an...
Jake Humphrey: ‘80% of High Performers Aren’t Happy’
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster, author and High Performance co-host Jake Humphrey joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk success, happiness and what he’s learned...
Is the Kit You Run in Really Important?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hobson and Rick Pearson of Runner’s World join Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey to discuss the meteoric surge of i...
Roger Gracie on How to Strength Train for BJJ
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brazillian jiu-jitsu legend Roger Gracie joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk legacy, longevity and why BJJ might be the most complete trainin...
Tom Aikens Ripped Michelin Starred Chef: Forget Meal Prep, Do This InsteadDefault
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk discipline, endurance and why most blokes are overcomplicating their nut...
The Gym Is Non-Negotiable for My Mental Health - Here's How I Train
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former England football turned Men's Health cover superstar, Rio Ferdinand, joins Andrew Tracey to talk through how his approach to training, health a...
Spencer Matthews: World Record Triathlon on 7 Continents
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Matthews joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey fresh off one of the most extreme endurance challenges ever attempted — completing seven Iron-...
Hybrid. Hyrox. Bodybuilding. How Should You Be Training in 2026?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey cut through the noise around training in 2026. We get into hybrid training vs HYROX, wh...
Paddy Pimblett: I’ll Move up a Weight Division and Win That Belt as Well
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Pimblett joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey ahead of his interim title bout with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. We get into what’s going through...
The Men's Health Built For Life Podcast with Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Men’s Health: Built For Life is the podcast for men looking to take control of their fitness, health and life. Sharing practical science, actionable...
Chandler Smith & The Decision That Shook the CrossFit World
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 athl...
How David Gandy Got in His Best Shape at 45
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Noah Ohlsen: Why CrossFit Games Athletes Can’t Hang with The Top Hyrox Guys
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
How And Why Rich Froning Still Trains Like a Champion at 38
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Expelled Teen to World’s Strongest Man: The Eddie Hall Story
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Why Training Outdoors Changes More Than Your Body | Men's Health UK
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From flipping tractor tyres to coaching elite athletes, Tom Kemp's journey is a masterclass in functional strength. Founder of Farm Fitness, Tom walks...
Ben Shephard: I’m Stronger at 50 Than I Was at 38
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 physiq...
Psychotherapist Owen O'Kane: Why we're addicted to anxiety
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, m...
Chris Eubank Jr on the Fight of His Life: 'If I Lose to Conor Benn, I Retire' -
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Jake Dearden: Becoming a World-class Hyrox Athlete
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Joshua Patterson: I Ran 76 Marathons - But This Nearly Broke Me
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men’s Health sat down with Joshua Patterson – endurance athlete, mental health advocate and record-breaking fundraiser – whose extraordinary fea...
Billy Monger: The Incredible Story of a Double Amputee & Record-breaking Ironman
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men's Health sat down with Billy Monger – race car driver, television presenter and now record-breaking Ironman, becoming the fastest double-amputee...
Dr Alex Explains Why You Should Give Up Alcohol For Good
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Iron Cowboy James Lawrence on Finding Your Passion to Break Through Barriers
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men's Health sat down with legendary endurance athlete, speaker and author James 'The Iron Cowboy' Lawrence to discuss performing beyond the limits of...
Huel Co-founder James Collier on the Dangers of Over-simplifying Nutrition
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men’s Health sat down with registered nutritionist, author and co-founder of Huel, James Collier. We discussed the complexity of the world of nutrit...
Ben Carpenter on How to Finally Stick to Your Diet
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kilian Jornet on Performance, Summiting Everest Twice in Six Days, and Running for the Love of It
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, perfo...
Tommy Fury on Injury, Losing His Identity, Internet Hate and Spiralling into Drinking
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Luke Evans on Henry Cavill's Rig, Training, Masculinity in Hollywood and Performing His Own Stunts
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fergus Crawley on What It REALLY Means to Be a Hybrid Athlete
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Men's Health sat down with Fergus Crawley, coach, content creator, co-founder of Omnia Performance and leading figure in the hybrid athlete movement. ...
Will Ahmed CEO of WHOOP on Wearable Tech Being the Future of Health Services
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 performan...
J.K. Simmons: On Being in The Best Shape of His Life at 69
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jo...
Tom Hopper: The Umbrella Academy Star Shares Two Decades of Fitness and Nutrition Advice
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Para-Athletes Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker and Curtis McGrath: The Paralympics, Prosthetics and Finding Freedom Through Sport
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Nile Wilson: The Lack of Support for Young Olympians, Mental Health Struggles and Redefining His Relationship With Movement
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic medallist, five-times Commonwealth Games champion and YouTuber Nile Wilson sits down with Men's Health to discuss how his mental health su...
Steve Aoki: DJ and Grammy nominated producer Steve Aoki Discusses How He Keeps on Top of His Physical and Mental Health Whilst Partying Around The World
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed international DJ and Grammy nominated producer Steve Aoki sits down with Men's Health to discuss how keeps on top of his physical and mental...
Jason Fox: Former Special Forces Operator and Adventurer Wants You To Embrace The Chaos
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special forces veteran, adventurer and television star Jason Fox is back in the studio with Men's Health to discuss the revolutionary new framework fo...
Thom Evans: Cover Model Shape For 12 Years?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this Men’s Health Squad conversation we are joined by former Scottish international rugby player and multiple Men’s Health cover model Thom Eva...
Sam Thompson: Training for Health and Confidence, ADHD, and the Importance of Male Friendships
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Men’s Health conversation with television personality, radio presenter and 2023 'I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' winner- Sam T...
George Heaton: The Fashion House Co-Founder Who's Making Fitness His Mission
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-founder of international fashion brand Represent, and April cover model, George Heaton talks to Men's Health about his mission to share his passion...
Head Strong: Ray Winstone
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'Head Strong' Hosted by John ‘Fenners’ Fendley, each episode explores a spectrum of emotions and experiences, including grief, depress...
Jake Dearden: Hyrox Master Trainer Shares How You Can Run Your Faster Race Ever
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake is a Hyrox master trainer and world record holder, so you won’t be surprised to learn that the central theme of our chat today was… Hyrox. We...
Dr. Judson Brewer: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry (And How To Stop)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jud is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, researcher and author, as well as an internationally known expert in the field of addiction. He joined us...
Jason Fox: Former Special Forces Operator, Author, Presenter and Adventurer
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adventurer, former UK Special Forces soldier, and star of the TV show “SAS: Who Dares Wins” Jason Fox. We sat down with Foxy freshly off the bac...
Simon Mundie: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation we're joined by presenter, author and sports reporter for BBC Radio for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie. Simon came on to...
Professor David Nutt: Neuropsychopharmacologist and Former Government Advisor
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nutt joins us to discuss the history of alcohol as a pro-social lubricant, its effects, whether or not there are viable alternatives, and th...
Eddie Hearn: The World's Biggest Sports Promoter Turned Cover Model
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your forties the decade to ditch the dream of a cover model physique? Eddie Hearn doesn't think so. Here's how he went from punishment runs and yo...
Ollie Marchon: Coach, Businessman, Father, Cover Model
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Athlete. Entrepreneur. All-round nice guy. Ollie Marchon is one of the best-respected coaches in the fitness industry. We sat down with our September ...
Brent Fikowski: 8 x Crossfit Games Athlete
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We covered a tonne of ground in this conversation, with Brent looking back at his personal history in Crossfit, as well as the evolution of the sport ...
Shane Orr: Coaching, Parenting, and Forging Elite Fitness with One of the World's Greatest Crossfit Coaches
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with renowned CrossFit trainer, operator of the PRVN fitness online platform, and coach (as well as husband and co-parent) to 6 x Crossfit...
Obi Vincent: Genre-defying Fitness Inspiration
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big arms. Big following. Bigger heart. Obi Vincent is a modern-day fitness phenomenon who proves that achieving your goals doesn’t have to look lik...