Lucydavisfit Podcasts

We kick todays episode off with a present that Ben has bought for Lucy to decorate her side of the podcast studio! Who else is a Moana fan? Today we take a look at the trap of trying to strive for perfection and how to combat it. We also have a look at Lucy and Ben's morning routine and tips for waking up ready to kick the days ass. To shop with ou…

Why did we start working out? Like most people our journey was started due to issues around body image, but is training in the gym really the best way to combat these problems? Can being surrounded by 24/7 access to social media and influencers actually make our body image issues worse? Are we happy with our current bodies when we look at them in t…

In this episode of the podcast we take a look at the mistakes we made when we started our fitness journey, Ben had 7 day doms from the worst leg workout of his life. We also chat about strategies to wake up with energy as opposed to being tired all the time, and how to deal with being a perfectionist. Thanks to Air-Up for Sponsoring this episode, u…

To mark The Northman being released in cinemas everywhere this weekend, we sat down to chat with A list personal trainer Magnus Lygdbäck. He has a list of A list clients longer than he can remember, he has trained Gal Gadot, Alicia Vikander, James McAvoy, Ben Affleck, Alex Skarsgard, Katy Perry and Dua Lipa to name a few. The Northman with Alexande…

The UK has recently made it law that all food menus need to display calories, this complex topic has a lot of people split. Will this help with the obesity epidemic that all nations are facing? Will this make peoples relationship and unhealthy obsession over food metrics worse? In this ep Lucy and Ben also take a look at relationships and discuss n…

Join our 8 week transform challenge with 50% off use code TRANSFORM50- https://mycoach-school.com/8week-challenge Is happiness a place you can visit? there is such a big emphasis on the happiness that comes with achieving certain goals or obtaining certain things but in this episode we take a look at things that you can do to find happiness on the …

In todays episode we take a deep dive into some of your amazing questions, covering, libido while dieting, have a joke competition and answer "how much money do we make?" Get 2 Shorts for ₤24 AND 70% off on single items becoming a VIP member with our link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon Join our 8 week transform challenge with 50% off - http…

Zach Bitter is a world record setting ultra endurance legend. He set the world record running 100 miles in under 12 hours and has since gone on to shatter numerous other records around the world. He is on the podcast today to talk all things endurance running with Lucy and Ben, covering everything from world records, nutrition and the best places t…

Welcome back to the Not So Fit Couple Podcast, in this week's episode Lucy and Ben cover creepy PT's who are getting handsy during training sessions, The power of introducing the word "NO" to your vocabulary and learn about electric eels. To shop with our sponsor of todays episode use code NotSoFit5 at https://www.koro-shop.co.uk Their snacks are h…

Balancing Lifting and Running, is it even possible? For the last year we have becoming obsessed with running and now smash a weekly half marathon. Has our gym progress stalled? Have we lost all of our muscle? Obviously not, but if you listen to the common thoughts on the matter that would be the case. In this episode we go over everything you need …

Oliver Patrick is a Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of contemporary wellbeing strategies. The health and fitness industry can put far too much emphasis on the presence of abs and how much you can bench press, so in this episode we are taking a look at some of the most chronically overlook…

We are back baby, Season 4 of the Not So Fit Couple is here. In today's episode we are catching up with the madness of the last 2 months, talking sleepless and anxious nights and the use of exercise as therapy. Get 2 Shorts for ₤24 AND 70% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon…

Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon In this special one off Christmas episode we tackle the ultimate question at Christmas time. What is the ultimate festive treat? Is it celebrations? the humble quality street chocolate? Perhaps a new mince pie variation? In thi…

In the final episode of Season 3 of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast we are going over failures, setbacks and how to deal with them. If you've not been living under a rock for the last week then you'll be aware that our app was scheduled to launch on Thursday and has been slightly delayed due to some annoying technical problems. In this ep we take a l…

In the current age of social media self help gurus everyone seems to be promoting procrastination and productivity hacks, but how can we cut through the noise and start to work on solutions that work for us? We've genuinely tried every "secret" method and read every productivity hack out there and today we're chatting about our favourite methods to…

In this new episode we take a look at the biomechanics behind intermittent fasting, talk fitness fads that have taken over your life at some point. Cold showers and how to tackle cravings!By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

It looks like we're well and truly on the game of thrones calendar right now and guess what? Winter is well and truly coming. It's the time of year that bro's the world over put aside their chicken and rice and start shovelling pizza upon pizza into their mouth looking for "gains" but is it really necessary? HELL NO, in this podcast we take a look …

Before this ep we told you to ask us some questions and we were overwhelmed by the amount of responses! In this ep we cover our all time book recommendations, habits that have changed our life, and Lucy gives a little update to the phonic alphabet. Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabl…

In this latest episode of the Not So Fit Couple Podcast, we sit down with friend of the show Dr Mike Banna to discuss issues such as fat shaming within the fitness industry, the obesity epidemic and our top 5 chocolate bars of all time... you know, the important stuff.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

Fergus Crawley's list of achievements is nothing short of insane. As a true hybrid athlete, he's ran ultra marathons, iron man triathlons, ran a marathon up and down the tallest mountain in the Uk. He's raised over 100 thousand pounds for mental health charities in the UK after struggling with severe depression that ultimately led to him attempting…

Anxiety and Stress are two of the most commonly faced mental health conditions, and in honour of Mental Health awareness month we are taking a look at ways in which fitness and exercise can be used to aid to combat the effects of anxiety and stress and when you should learn to give yourself a break.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In today's episode we are joined by arguably youtube's biggest fitness creator Matt Morsia. We are going to be taking a look at how Matt deals with constant questions about steroids, how he managed to transition from being a P.E. teacher to becoming one of youtube's brightest stars and crack out our very own Not So Fit Couple Podcast Natty or Not t…

Nick Butter is one of the most celebrated ultra runners on the planet. He is the first human being to ever run a marathon in every country on earth (196 to be exact) and has recently completed a 128 day run around Britain where he ran 200 marathons back to back, a large portion of which was done with a broken leg. Nick's stories don't end there, fr…

Nile Wilson is one of youtube's fastest growing stars, but before launching into youtube fame he was one of the most accomplished gymnasts in British history. Since retiring from gymnastics last year Nile has been vocal about the mistreatment and abuse he suffered while training for the olympics. In this episode we take a no holds barred look at th…

In today's episode we sit down with one of UK athletics brightest stars Asha Philip. Asha has become a household name in the sport and has gone on to win medals at every level possible, including the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021 Olympics. In todays episode we sit down and take a dive into every aspect of competing in the most recent Olympic games, and d…

Today we have the absolute privelage to sit down with one of the UK's biggest podcast hots, Mr Chris Williamson. Chris has made hundreds of podcasts on his show Modern Wisdom with guests such as Jordan Peterson, Yeonmi Park and other internationally recognised figures, so we were absolutely thrilled to invite him on. In this ep we take a deep dive …

If you've been following Lucy and Ben's instagrams for the last few months you'll have noticed that there has been a lot more cardio and running as of late. But does this mean that their gains are wasting away? In this latest episode we take a deeper look into the effects of cardio on muscle building.…

In this episode we sit down with @esgfitness, and take a look into a wealth of topics from, the health repercussions of competitive bodybuilding and a deep dive into relationship do's and don'ts.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

After the success that was Tokyo 2021 in the midst of the pandemic we sit down and take a look back over past Olympic games and highlight some of the better and worse elements of the games.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In this episode we discuss pulling yourself out of a rut, why you wont find motivation & our thoughts on plastic surgery.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In this episode we take a look at the effects of negativity bias in this increasingly connected world where negative comments can have such a detrimental effect on the mental state of all of us. In this episode we also take a look at coping mechanisms that we have developed as people who have been the subject of a lot of unwanted negative attention…

Today we are join by a fellow personal trainer, Sunday Times best selling author, and old friend Mr James Smith to talk everything from drugs, social conformity, hate & how to wipe your ass.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

Does self improvement always lead to a happier life? In this episode we take a look at what it means to always be striving for self improvement in our day to day lives, especially at a time when the world has been flipped upside down for so many of us and looking after our mental health seems more important than ever.…

Get 2 Shorts for ₤29 AND 55% off on single items becoming a VIP member with my link: https://www.fabletics.co.uk/benhaldon In this very special episode we sit down with a normally silent part of the MyCoach School team, Cal our Content Manager and Photographer. In this ep we look at how to find a job you really enjoy and get the scoop on what it's …

In this episode we cover everything from how we started the MyCoach School all those years ago to how we deal with pervy guys in the gym.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In this new episode we're taking a look into the differences that exist between men and women with regards to physical training in the gym. We cover everything from hormones to controversial professional athletes. In this ep Ben also finally got himself a new pair of headphones. It only took him 3 years...…

Now that lockdown is starting to ease slightly we are starting to receive daily messages concerning new found food anxiety from people all over the world. On today's episode we are talking about how this can be combatted and letting you in on some of our own personal experiences with anxiety. If you are enjoying the new Not So Fit Couple Podcast th…

In this episode we field questions from our followers and cover everything from body dysmorphia, calling my mum live on air and the greatest debate of our generation: Standing up to wipe or sitting down.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In this weeks ep we discuss calorie counting as a tool for weight loss & the debate on should we be adding calorie labelling to menus across the UK.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

This week we sit down with Gymshark athlete and competitive bodybuilder Alex Tinlinca. Alex is a 23 year old transgender man and is one of the first openly trans competitive bodybuilders in history. In this episode we get the low down on Alex’s life story, covering his transition from female to male at an early age and his current goals and aspirat…

Today we chat to the man himself, Mr. Diren Kartal, in this podcast we cover everything from mushrooms to motivation. This was genuinely one of the most fun podcasts we've done and we're massively excited to share this sit down chat with one of our industry's most no nonsense straight talkers.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

On this weeks ep, Lucy & Ben delve into the accuracy of apple watches, Fitbits & other fitness trackers, along side how they can become a hindrance rather than a benefit to you.By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

This week we delve into the benefits and potential downfalls to either dieting method/ intervention, diet culture and how we should all be aiming to eat this way for in the long term.By Lucy Davis and Ben Haldon

This week we catch up with one of the most positive people on earth to talk about how we can create positivity in our life, how self grooming can improve self esteem & what is toxic positivity? If you are having a tough day, need a laugh and someone to put a smile on your face, look no further than this weeks ep. To join the MyCoach School hit the …

On this weeks podcast we dive into your questions from Instagram, discussing why 10k steps per day are important for both physical and mental health, how to up calories and when, plus why and how we break down plateaus. Sign up for the Back 2 The Gym 2.0 Challenge: https://mycoach-school.com/back2gym-challenge…

On this weeks podcast we dive into your questions from Instagram, discussing food avoidance to out fitness pet peeves. Back 2 gym challenge waiting list: https://mycoach-school.com/upcomingBy Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

In this weeks episode we take a look at the effects of online trolling and give our thoughts on how to overcome the negativity that can come with an increasingly digital lifestyle. Back 2 Gym waiting list: https://mycoach-school.com/upcoming

Why being thick is not only physically but also mentally a positive goal to have. 8 Week Challenge waiting list; https://mycoach-school.com/upcomingBy Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon

This week we catch up with Wolf of Wall Street star & one of Hollywoods finest, Mr Ethan Suplee to talk about his personal transformation. Ethan gives an incredibly insightful look into his fitness journey that has seen him top out at nearly 550lbs and led to him now sitting at 220lbs and looking incredible.…

What will an industry that showed year on year growth and peaking in recent years, now look like in a post covid world?By Lucy Davis & Ben Haldon