The Big Life Podcast

Health is wealth and we know all too well when we are struck by illness or injury, just how much we take our health for granted. However, there is a sinister threat that has become pervasive throughout modern society! Inflammation. It's ironic that the inflammatory response is designed to help us heal and repair our bodies from injury and illness. Yet, the same response in chronic form is associated with serious health conditions and diseases in the 21st century. In this episode, we take a closer look at inflammation and we'll be asking the questions: What is inflammation? How does the inflammatory response work and what causes it? 

Many studies show that low volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve aerobic capacity and cardio-metabolic health. Indeed, there is increasing evidence to suggest that shorter and more intense exercise may be just as good as, if not better than longer and less intense workouts such as traditional aerobic sessions. In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at the health benefits of HIIT and asking the question: Is it better than traditional cardio? 

Saturated fats and cholesterol have been slated as the big villains of modern society with claims that they are responsible for the majority of cardiovascular disease. However, more and more research on this subject is showing that this isn't actually the case! So what is the real deal here? Who should we listen to? What is fact and what is fiction? In this episode, we take a closer look at the evidence in search of the truth.