I talk with Jamie Christian. A Professional bodybuilder and now BBC's Giant The Gladiator. We discuss his introduction to fitness right through to TV fame and also touch on the modern fascination with training to get huge. https://www.instagram.com/akathegiant/ To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https:/…

I talk with Michael Penn. Michael is a college professor and runs a YouTube Channel helping people understand mathematics better. https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelPennMath To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness or 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@MarkLewispodcast Check out …

I talk with Jeff Symons. Jeff runs a Christian charity that provides support to orphanages in areas of extreme poverty within Juarez Mexico. We discuss the challenges of helping out in that area given it is controlled by drug cartels. https://youtube.com/@kingdomawakeningpodcast https://www.kingdomawaken.com/ To support the channel, and get access …

I talk with Ellie Gosling. Ellie, along with her husnband Ian, runs Barnes Fitness. They are the organisers of many of the races I have run over the years. We discuss what goes on behind the scenes to put on events like that, what support they receive from government and local authorities and touch on Ellie's own experience as a competitive athlete…

I talk with Pete Wilcock. Pete launched the Pimp That Snack website back when going viral wasn't even a thing. As a result he was almost shut down by powerful American lawyers, had book deals and TV appearances offered up on a plate but learnt that, even Scarlett Johansson loving your work, doesn't guarantee success and riches. https://www.pimpthat…

I talk with Miles Victors. Miles sent me his 2 year weight loss video diary. It was so good I turned into a YouTube video, linked below, and had loads of you ask for more information on the man - so here it is! To support the channel, and get access to FULL versions of the Friday Podcast: ◘ https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness or 🎥 https://www.…

I talk with Stephen Bell. Stephen has a successful business, runs his own gym and mentors other fitness professional. But at 24 he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.We discuss how he found himself there and how he rebuilt his life once released. We also talk about the massive growth in online fitness and its potential impact on youngsters fixated…

I talk with Mark Stufflebeem. Mark is a retired, Naval aviator. Having flown both F-14s and F-18s, he's a TOPGUN graduate and two-time Weapons School instructor. He also spent time, working on the ground, in Afghanistan supporting special forces. Nowadays, he flys for a major airline, competes in triathlons and contends with beach volleyball jokes …

I speak with Dr Dan who has experience of working in the NHS and spent time training as a GP. We discuss the state of the nation's health and what the NHS can (and can't) do about it. This was recorded in early June. To access all podcasts, exclusive video content, and other benefits, you can become a Patreon member or start a 7 day free trail here…

I speak with Harry Thompson, who recently won his age group at the Hyrox World Championships. This pod was recorded before that event and we discuss what it's like to be training and competing at his level - and whether there is any similarity to what us "normal" folk are doing! To access all podcasts (including full length versions), exclusive vid…

To mark the 200K subs milestone, we answered your YouTube questions. This podcast is also available in video form on the Above Average YouTube channel. Please note, this is the shortened public version of the members exclusive, full length version. To access all podcasts, exclusive video content, and other benefits, you can become a Patreon member …

A conversation with Andy Blow from Precision Fuel and Hydration. Andy is an expert in dehydration, sweat and sports fuelling. We focused heavily on whether such topics are really relevant to casual athletes. Do you need to worry about electrolytes and carbohydrates if you are just doing the odd Parkrun? To contact or find out more about Precision F…

A conversation with Zac and Dan the firemen. We discuss firefighter fitness, their completion of Hyrox in full work gear and Zac's stroke he suffered last year. Their Just Giving page is here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/zachary-blackledge-1680295491329?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page%2Fzachary-blackledge-1680295491329&…

AMA (Ask me anything) with Jen. Please note,occasionally we refer to the podcast being filmed. There is a Patreon exclusive filmed version of this podcast. To access this video, and all other exclusive videos and podcasts, along with other benefits, you can become a Mark Lewis Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness…

My answer to a common question right now - "How do you find the motivation to get back into eating right and training right after a period of things not going to plan". As always, this is just how I do it and what works for me. We will all have different motivations, triggers and results, etc. Please note, this is the shortened, public version, of …

An interview with Jade Skillen. Jade is a personal trainer with a wealth of experience in all aspects of health and fitness. We spoke about training post-illness, how to deal with the psychological impact of injury preventing you from working out and the dangers of copying the extreme challenges done by some people on social media. To access all po…

An interview with Stuart Chorley. Stuart is 70 years old and raced at Hyrox last week. We had a great chat about training motivation when your best times are behind you and focusing on enjoying the journey instead of fixating on targets. A good listen for anyone that wants to be fit and healthy into their later years. To access all podcasts, exclus…

An interview with Mark Smith. Mark is currently in the middle of a weight loss and health and fitness improvement journey. Despite not being where he wants to be - just yet, he competed at Hyrox, Manchester. Enjoy! To access all podcasts, and other benefits, you can become a Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitness…

Following on from Hyrox Manchester 2023, where Mark competed in the Mens Pro, wearing a weighted vest to raise money for charity, and Jen competed in her first Womens Open, we chat about the event in full. Please note, this is the shortened, public version, of the members exclusive, full length, version. To access full length podcasts, and other be…

Mark answers members questions put to him by Jen. Note that this is the publicly available version of the podcast. For full episodes and other exclusive content, visit: https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitnessبقلم Mark Lewis

Mark & Jen chat about why the podcast has been created, and what it will look like. Note that this is the publicly available version of the podcast. For full episodes and other exclusive content, visit: https://www.patreon.com/Marklewisfitnessبقلم Mark Lewis