Tom Hopper is an English actor known for his roles as Percival in Merlin, Billy Bones in Black Sails, Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones, Luther Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy, and most recently as Raife in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.

Tom turned 40 this year, and yet still manages to train for and play physically-demanding roles in major shows and movies. Tom joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to dissect his blood test results and to tackle the question: what does it really take to maintain a Hollywood physique in 2025? 

In this episode, we learn how Tom has taken to fatherhood, how he balances family life with acting life, what Tom eats in a normal day, how he trains on location and at home, why his blood results were off the scale, what all men can take away from Tom’s training regimes, how Tom trains differently for various acting roles, how Tom went from eating 12 Krispy Kreme doughnuts to living a clean and healthy lifestyle, and much more…

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Alex Beevis is a best-selling author (Realistic & Sustainable: A Guide To Permanent Weight Loss) and specialist fat loss expert for men over 40 years old.

Alex joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio to destroy the myths that hold men over 40 back from being the fittest they ever have been. Often middle-aged men think that they have to commit to an intensive bootcamp or an unrealistic diet to make significant health changes, but what if there were realistic and sustainable things men could do that would have lasting impact on their health and wellbeing?

In this episode, we learn how men over 40 can train for overall health, Alex’s emotional moment when he realised he needed to change, the thing men can start doing today to begin the process of focusing on their health more, what men need to focus on to avoid frailty down the line, Alex’s opinion of Bryan Johnson’s longevity efforts, and much more…

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Timestamps:

00:00 MAN ALIVE Minute

01:38 Misconceptions of Health Over 40

05:05 The First Step to Take Control of Your Health

08:00 Alex’s Oldest Clients

09:51 Thoughts on Bryan Johnson & Longevity

14:05 Top Three Ways to Reduce Belly Fat

17:11 How Important Are Running & Walking?

21:33 Being Safe While Training Over 40

23:43 Differences Between Training At 40 vs 20

26:05 Underrated Exercises for Men Over 40

28:16 Most Effective Warmups

31:32 Impact of Low Testosterone on Training

35:17 Men’s Biggest Obstacle to Getting Fitter

38:20 The Moment Men Think More About Health

43:14 Is It Ever Too Late to Take Control of Your Health?

44:40 Alex’s One Message to Men Over 40

46:14 Where to Find Alex

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Guest Links: https://alexbeevis.com

https://www.instagram.com/alex.beevis/

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Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, and author. He is known best for writing, producing, and starring in The Fast Show alongside Paul Whitehouse, as well as writing The Young Bond series which has sold over a million copies. His new book (Willie Willie Harry Stee) sends us through 1000 years of British history.

Charlie joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio and we revealed his blood test results live on the show to him. Staying healthy in the creative industries can be incredibly difficult. Writers are sedentary, touring encourages poor diet and sleep habits, filming is exhausting and intense. So what are the secrets to being both creative and healthy?

In this episode, we learn the wild story of how Charlie cured his Crohn’s Disease, the suspected medical issues of Charlie’s Fast Show characters, the intensity of filming a television series, Charlie’s reflections on ageing, how Charlie has adapted touring to fit with ageing, Charlie’s relationship with diet and alcohol, and much more…

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Jason Fox is a British television personality (SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside the Real Narcos), adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces soldier.

Jason joined leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio and we revealed his blood test results live on the show to him. Many see Jason as the epitome of male toughness, but with mental health concerns being on the rise especially for middle-aged men, what does toughness actually mean in today’s society?

In this episode, we learn the true meaning of toughness, why mindset could be more important than physical strength, Jason’s surprising blood test results, the shortfalls of food in the military, how Jason endured and overcame his mental health issues, the story behind SAS: Who Dares Wins, and much more…

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Men's Health Article: https://www.menshealth.com/uk/health/a69284196/jason-fox-low-testosterone/

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Welcome to the podcast that gets under the skin of men’s health.

Join acclaimed men's health and hormone specialist Dr Jeff Foster as he explores the medical truths behind the modern male experience in Man Alive - a podcast that blends clinical insight, candid conversations, and a good dose of humour.

Each episode features a remarkable guest, from high-performance athletes and actors like Tom Hopper and Russell Kane, to globally renowned experts like Anand Patel and Alex Beevis. Together, they discuss life, work, and wellbeing before Dr Jeff takes a unique deep dive into the guest’s personal blood test results, using them as a launchpad to unpack lifestyle, hormones, and the latest evidence-backed ways to feel and function better.

Insightful, relatable, and radically honest. Man Alive is your front-row seat to the future of men’s health.