MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

There's a hidden fat inside you, wrapping around and squeezing your organs. It's incredibly dangerous, but how do you know if you should be concerned and more importantly...how do you destroy it?
Top metabolic expert Professor Jimmy Bell joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast to break down the meaning of visceral fat, why men should be concerned about it, and what they can do to get it to a healthy level in a sustainable way.
In this episode, we discuss BMI, gender differences in fat distribution, beer belly and fatty livers, ageing's impact on body composition, walking vs resistance training vs HIIT vs cardio, the importance of muscle mass, the rise of weight-loss medication, and much more...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Understanding Fat
03:00 Why Visceral Fat is Worrying
06:11 Why BMI Isn’t Good for Measuring Fat
08:12 Do Men Have More Visceral Fat Than Women?
09:38 The Danger of Beer Belly & Fatty Liver
12:32 How Age Impacts Body Composition
16:26 Simple Way to Estimate Visceral Fat
19:25 When Should We Worry About Our Visceral Fat?
21:53 Sumo Wrestlers vs Supermodels
28:57 Worst Habits for Visceral Fat
34:35 Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
36:59 How Beneficial is Walking?
37:44 Resistance Training vs Cardio
41:47 12 Weeks to Destroy Visceral Fat
46:25 Jimmy’s View on Weight-Loss Medicine
49:52 The Importance of Muscle Mass for Longevity
51:42 The Future of Disease Prevention
53:23 One Message for Men
54:28 Where to Find Professor Bell
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#visceralfat #weightloss #menshealth

The rock 'n' roll lifestyle was exactly as Justin expected...loads of booze, loads of drugs, and not much sleep. At 51 years old, has his health taken a toll?
Justin Hawkins, lead singer of iconic rock band 'The Darkness' behind the smash hit 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' meets leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. Together, they break down Justin's blood test results and put his lifestyle under a magnifying glass to see which aspects of rockstar life have long-term impacts and which changes have been the most positive.
In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer, testosterone, cholesterol, heart health, meeting and working with Sir Brian May, why the Spice Girls didn't like Justin, what it's really like to perform in front of a crowd, whether Justin still gets nervous when headlining an arena show, and much more...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Is Justin Ageing in Reverse?
03:45 The Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle
05:39 Stories of Meeting Famous Musicians
08:03 The Experience of Being in Front of a Crowd
11:50 Justin’s Blood Test Results
17:40 Prostate
23:40 Testosterone
25:32 QRisk
30:44 20 Years of Sobriety
34:47 Health Goals
36:32 The Wheel of Health
45:28 Should We Prescribe Live Music?
50:21 How Justin Defines Success
51:43 Health Goals After the Podcast
52:55 Justin’s Advice for Men
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#justinhawkins #menshealth #prostatehealth

Mental health issues are more prevalent today than they ever have been, and the difficulty of getting men to open up is something that needs addressing urgently.
In today's special episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster wants to equip you with the information behind why mental health is so dangerous, and practical ways to support those around you who are struggling.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Previous Podcast Guests
01:54 Mental Health Isn’t New
02:26 You Need Some Stress
03:15 History of Mental Health Treatment
05:31 Are We Supposed to Be Happy?
06:36 Does Mental Health Impact Physical Health?
07:37 Who is More Vulnerable to Mental Health Issues?
09:29 Sex Differences in Mental Health
11:35 How to Look After Your Mental Health
15:18 Importance of Health Investigation
15:50 Medications for Mental Illness
19:52 How to Support a Mate You’re Worried About
22:04 Jeff’s Final Thoughts
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#menshealth #mentalhealth #doctor

Reverend Richard Coles has packed more into one life so far than most, but has he maintained his health along the way?
Author and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast this week to delve into men's health and ageing, as well as dissect his blood test results.
In this episode, we discuss Mounjaro and weight-loss, the health reality of I'm a Celeb, Richard's blood test results, his wild stint in Ibiza which led to him becoming a priest, the importance of routines like prayer and community, how men often approach grief and the limitations of it, and much more...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Is Richard Secretly 1000 Years Old?
02:06 Health Now vs 30 Years Ago
03:24 Richard’s Health Rating
04:06 Richard’s Weight-Loss Medication Journey
09:28 Losing Weight on I’m a Celeb
11:45 Richard’s Blood Test Results
23:24 The Wheel of Health
27:45 From Ibiza to Priesthood
31:46 Why Prayer Can Be Helpful
32:52 We Need Community in Modern Society
34:07 Helping Others With Grief
37:31 How Men Approach Grief
40:38 Richard’s Purpose
42:16 Health Goals
42:48 One Thing Men Can Do Today
43:24 Where to Find Richard
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#menshealth #grief #weightloss

Could your approach to running be the reason you keep getting injured or giving up?

Today on MAN ALIVE, ultrarunner and founder of That’s Runnable, Tommy Lewis, joins Dr Jeff Foster to discuss men’s biggest running mistakes, what he thinks Couch to 5K gets wrong and why running for weight loss can disappoint. They also explore running for mental health, fitness-watch obsession and whether you’re wasting money on electrolytes.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Why Should Men Start Running?

03:26 Biggest Mistakes Men Make With Running

07:00 How to Start Running

07:50 Why Runners Need Strength Training

08:53 Running for Weight Loss

10:58 What Couch to 5K Gets Wrong

12:41 Finding Time to Exercise

16:26 Running for Mental Health

20:40 VO2 Max & Fitness-Data Obsession

25:57 How to Improve Your Fitness

27:17 Running Fast & Healthy Ageing

28:55 Running Shoes & Equipment

33:27 Running Without a Watch

35:11 Do You Really Need Electrolytes?

42:43 From Beginner to Ultrarunner

44:03 Tommy’s One Message to Men

46:18 Where to Find Tommy

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