Day 1. In this weeks Lift For Life podcast, Graham does some role play. Angus asks him to act as if he knows nothing about the gym. Angus gets a little bit bemused about some very basic questions. We actually had to pause recording because we laughed a lot recording this episode.

We think it could be very useful for all you newbie gym Gods and Goddesses!

How does your body digest smoothies and fruit juices? Coke vs OJ?

Angus and Graham discuss the mistakes Graham used to make. It’s all about moderation, but the way sugary foods accelerate fat build up surprises Graham.

Red meat. In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus and Graham discuss red meat.

It’s a controversial topic as some say it causes cancer and some say its saturated fat content can be problematic. They add their favourite steak restaurants, and conclude that South Africa is a steak hot spot.

Graham loves lifting weights in the gym. Many of Graham’s friends and colleagues ask him to describe what his workout routine involves.

In this episode, Angus and Graham have an amusing discussion about the session that Graham most looks forward to. From the moment he gets up from his desk to head down to the gym, to the completion of the session, you will hear about the emotional and physical journey Graham undertakes, at the end of a day at the office.

Angus also decides to imitate Jeremy Clarkson, probably confusing some of our international listeners...

Graham used to warm up in the gym with cardio. This was totally counterproductive. In this week's 12 minute episode of the Lift For Life podcast, he and Angus discuss the mistakes many people make warming up and cooling down, when they run or lift weights. It is critical, not only for performance but also for injury prevention.

One in six people globally has a significant disability. In this episode, Matt, who lost an arm in an accident when he was 3 years old, explains to Graham & Angus how he manages to weight-train and play golf to a very high standard. All three train at the same gym in Fulham, West London.

This episode is uplifting, motivational and sometimes funny! Matt also talks about the positive power of social media for disabled weight-trainers and golfers.

This really is all about Lifting For Life!

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus asks Graham how the gym has impacted his confidence, how he structures his time and his social interactions. They both conclude that the gym and a focus on health/fitness, have far broader impacts than you might at first imagine.

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Angus details some surprising dopamine data regarding the effect of cold water. He and Graham discuss how powerful saunas can be in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing illness.

They also caution that different cultures have different norms regarding sauna etiquette so you should do your research before stepping in.

In this episode of the Lift For Life podcast, Graham is shocked at how many eggs Angus consumes each month, but goes into their health benefits (both yoke and white) and summarises the history of egg myths. They also discuss how Graham overcame his high cholesterol diagnosis.