Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

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Graham Ambrose works in Finance in London and Angus Warburton has been his Personal Trainer since 2018. Graham's weight-training journey with Angus has physically transformed him, and had a profound positive impact on his career, confidence and his attitude to life. In this podcast series they discuss how lifting has transformed their lives. They rebuff fitness myths, focus on the importance of lifting for life, and interview others who have had their lives transformed by lifting. Also see @angus_warburton and @liftforlife.gdog ;Coaching Application https://jc9cc7oe7jf.typeform.com/to/feOjPDNj

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Why Your Weight Loss Diets Fail

May 16 2024 23 mins

Angus and Graham discuss ‘weight-loss diets’. Unsurprisingly they are sceptical and prefer sustainable long-term nutrition habits, rather than quick fixes. They list some very bizarre examples of diets, including the ‘God Diet’, ‘Zero Point Foods’, and delve into keto. They discuss the problems with salads, and Graham emphasises the need for nutrition education to avoi

HYROX

May 09 2024 12 mins

HYROX has been transforming group fitness since it was founded by Moritz Furste and Christian Toetzke in Hamburg, Germany in 2017. Last year 23,000 people attended the London events. There are now more than 40 ‘races’ taking place in cities across the world per year. Angus & Graham discuss the phenomenon - and Angus throws down a challenge.

How To Get Better At Running

May 02 2024 19 mins

Recorded on the day of the London marathon, Graham & Angus discuss running, and how to improve your performance. Graham also details some extreme running taking place in Japan, and highlights the regime of ultramarathon runner Jake Barraclough, who famously ran 281 miles from Rugby School in the UK to Paris ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

How To Make The Most Of Hotel Gyms

Apr 25 2024 17 mins

Graham & Angus discuss hotel gyms, how to optimise and stay on track when travelling and what do if if your hotel gym is sub-par. Graham highlights some of the best hotel gyms in the world. Angus discusses there challenges of his very long arms when using machines in hotel gyms. They also discuss how gyms are now moving into the hotel business.

How To Turn A Bad Training Session Into A Good One

Apr 18 2024 12 mins

Angus & Graham discuss how to turn around a bad training session. When you dont have a plan, things often go wrong. They also discuss an array of hacks and motivational tools.

How To Eat On The Move

Apr 11 2024 16 mins

Graham and Angus discuss how they manage their diet when travelling. Graham has challenges on business trips, especially on British Airways Business Class. He has solutions though, and discusses them. Angus talks about UK motorway service stations and how to plan ahead to ensure you don’t go off-track. Graham also discusses the content of the backpack he takes to the office each

How To Recover From Injury

Apr 04 2024 16 mins

Graham & Angus discuss sports injury rehab. Graham recently strained his elbow tendon ('Golfers Elbow’) and they discuss how he has adapted.

Is Whoop Really Worth It?

Mar 28 2024 11 mins

Graham’s Whoop experience was not as positive as he had hoped. Angus was correct, again. They discuss what happened and Graham connects the situation to the teachings of Aristotle.

Why 8-12 Week Transformations Do More Harm Than Good

Mar 21 2024 16 mins

Graham and Angus discuss the self-defeating process of short term “transformations”. It’s tempting to look for quick fixes. However finding the training programme that you love and want to do forever is the goal and what will really transform you in a sustainable way. Listen to how they managed to do this.

Fitness Accessories

Mar 14 2024 22 mins

Graham & Angus discuss their training gear. To Angus’ frustration, Graham has just bought a Whoop bracelet. They also discuss lifting shoes, socks, how to carry your phone when running, the Apple Watch and other accessories.