#297 Is Motivation a Myth?
Health Oddity Podcast
In this episode we discuss the subject of motivation & how much of a part it actually plays in success. Is motivation actually a myth? & if not, what is it & how does it factor? We discuss the importance of discipline, habit, routine, environment & community. Where does willpower fit in? & how you can “make healthy the default”
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#296 Overcoming Serious Health Challenges with Stevie Shanks
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We are joined for the third time by friend of the show & force of nature Stevie Shanks from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this episode Stevie talks about his recent heart attack & subsequent triple heart bypass (including a specially reinforced rib cage for stone lifting!) his return to drumming & using that as an unconventional rehabilitation method. We also discuss the upcoming 10th Anniversary of The Donald Dinnie Day - The Gathering & Stevie’s plans for returning to strength training himself - perhaps with a slightly different focus.
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#295 How to Progress Your Training
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In this episode we discuss the various ways you can progress your training by manipulating a number of training variables, namely - frequency, volume, intensity & density. Firstly we define each term as it relates to training, give some real world examples of how they fit within a training programme then finally, we discuss the order & manner which they should be progressed from a beginners into intermediate standpoint. A practical discussion that should be of use to many - and could spark a few disagreements or debates!
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#294 Becoming Resilient, Walking Meditations & Building a Routine
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In this host catch up episode following 4 weeks of guests we discuss the recent Strongfirst Resilient course held at Unique Results, Peter’s recent development of Walking Solves - Daily Meditations & the routine James adopted on a recent family holiday & how we can take elements of it even when busier life resumes.
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#293 Chris Ryan Fitness
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We are joined from just outside NYC, USA by Chris Ryan from the Chris Ryan Fitness app to discuss all things Strength, Longevity & health & fitness for busy people with families & careers. Chris is a bundle of controlled energy & positivity. We learn about his athletic career as a Division 1 track athlete (800m), his time on NBCs STRONG as one of America’s Top 10 trainers, his life now as a 45 year old husband & dad to 3 children & how he developed, launched & continues to build his fitness app which serves users all around the world. This is an...
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#292 In Nature We Trust with Axay Shah.
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In this episode we are joined by all the way from Los Angeles, California by Axay Shah. An avid marathon runner, a passionate poet, and a lover of music. Axay enjoys life to the fullest, & is a very happy person (as you will hear). His secret? He has followed a raw food vegetarian diet for over 16 years & it has transformed his life. At 66 years of age, Axay believes that eating uncooked, plant-based foods has been the cornerstone of his health & vitality. janHe believes that the raw food lifestyle has unlocked the true potential of his body & mind. We encourage you to listen...
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#291 Because I Can with Steve Bush
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We are joined for the third time by one of our most referenced guests - Steve Bush. Steve has just passed his 6th year since having gastric surgery to change his life & has also just turned 60 years old. Steve updates us on the physical challenges he has set himself for 2026, his experience running the Disney Marathon (and riding a rollercoaster on the way round). Steve also explains how he has developed his own method of training for running events by limiting his running (and saving his knees) & how his life has changed so he now has the confidence to say YES to just about anything...
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#290 Five Rules for Life with Professor Jonathan Sackier
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We are joined for the first time (hopefully not the last) by Professor Jonathan Sackier - Surgeon, Innovator, Aviator, Health Commentator, Author & cohost of the highly entertaining ‘Join the Docs’ podcast. This fascinating conversation is as much about life as it is health. We get to know Jonathan’s background, medical career, longevity outlook & how, after an incredibly challenging life experience he was encouraged to create his own, very personal ‘Rules for Life’. We’re sure you’ll enjoy listening to this hour with him as much as we enjoyed meeting him ourselves....
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#289 How to Create a Low Cost Strength Programme at Home
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Following a listener suggestion Peter & James walk you through how to build a low cost strength training programme at home including which equipment to buy (for £200-£300 total) - what you can buy second hand & what not to. How to structure your programme, which movements & exercises to choose & some ideas of progressions as well. There will be a follow up episode to this where we will outline more principles for strength progression that can be applied universally.
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#288 - 40 Years of Consistency with Phil Earley
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We are joined from Newcastle UK by proud ‘Geordie’ & Natural Bodybuilding Champion Phil Earley. Phil turns 60 this year & has set himself the modest goal of competing at the Natural Olympia contest this November in Las Vegas USA. We discuss Phil’s introduction to strength training back when he was a teenager. His love of Kettlebells. His journey on Paul Mcllroy’s Amazing 12 transformation programme & how after nearly 40 years of training he took the plunge & entered his first Bodybuilding show! The rest - as they say, is history.
info_outlineWe are joined for a record breaking 12th visit by the fountain of knowledge AND seemingly discoverer of the fountain of youth, Dan John, all the way from Murray, Utah, USA.
We discuss Dan’s recent travels to Australia, his latest book - The Art of Coaching & the concept of ‘Game-changers’ in coaching & life. What is a coach? What are some simple ‘coaching truths’ that Dan has uncovered after over 40 years of experience.
How, as a coach (and athlete/client) do you stay focussed & avoid all the noise & distraction that threatens to derail progress.
As usual, Dan makes the complex simple (and enjoyable) & we have a lot of fun in this insightful conversation - enjoy.