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HFM meets Simon Waterson, former marine commando who turns actors into athletes
In this episode, we speak to personal trainer Simon Waterson.
Simon is a former marine commando who turns actors into athletes.
He has effectively been James Bond’s PT for more than 25 years.
Simon has worked with Daniel Craig on all of his Bond films, and he’s also
worked with many of Hollywood’s biggest names, like Chris Evans for Captain America, Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy, and preparing Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange.
Simon has just written a new book called ‘Intelligent Fitness’ which details his experiences of working with all the big names, even revealing the specific workouts he did with each of them.
Simon tells us some of the stories of what goes on behind the scenes on the biggest blockbusters, and some of his own recollections of working with A-listers.
We also hear some fantastic advice and inspiration for listeners who might be starting their own 2022 fitness regime – Simon has plenty of tips to help you out.
Intelligent Fitness: The Smart Way to Reboot Your Body and Get in Shape by Simon Waterson is published by Michael O'Mara Books in hardback, £18.99, and available from all good bookshops.
For more great mental health, fitness, health and nutrition content, check out Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale at Holland and Barrett stores, and online at hollandandbarrett.com
Presenter: Gershon Portnoi
Producer: Andy Greening
Assistant Editor - Lucy Hembury-Gunn
Podcast artwork: Andy Greening
Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro/interlude music – Holding Anchor - Giants' Nestvia Epidemic Sound
19 Nov 2021
The Proper Blokes Club – Breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health
In this episode, we speak to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of the Proper Blokes Club, a walking group that he set up to help break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, encouraging men to be more open.
The club currently has four different London branches where men are free to come along for a walk and talk.
Our producer Andy Greening also went on a walk with the Proper Blokes Club, and we’ll hear from some of the walkers too.
To find out more about The Proper Blokes Club, visit: theproperblokesclub.co.uk
For more great mental health, fitness, health and nutrition content, check out Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale at Holland and Barrett stores, and online at hollandandbarrett.com
Presenter: Gershon PortnoiCo-presenter and Producer: Andy GreeningMusic: Epidemic Sound
Thank you to everyone involved and contributed on The Proper Blokes Club Greenwich walk
31 Aug 2021
An interview with Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead
In this episode, we interview inspirational Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead.
Richard, who has a double through-knee congenital amputation, is currently in Tokyo, where he’s aiming to win his third consecutive 200m gold.
Not only has Richard competed in the last two Paralympics, he’s also achieved all manner of extraordinary feats, including breaking the marathon world record and running 40 marathons in 40 days.
He was also awarded an MBE for his services to athletics back in 2013.
We talked to Richard about everything from his intense training, his motivational messages, to the strange rumours that he used to be a dance teacher…
Richard Whitehead is a Levitex ambassador. Levitex is a pillow and mattress company founded by James Leindhart which is dedicated to educating you on the importance of sleep posture and helping you improve it - they’re revolutionising the domestic sleep market.
Levitex works with elite athletes and sportspeople to aid their recovery and performance, as well as the NHS and local authorities to help improve posture for patients living with neurological illnesses such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and catastrophic brain injuries. To find out more about Levitex and how their pillows and mattresses could impact your life visit: www.levitex.co.uk
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Presenter: Gershon Portnoi
Producer: Andy Greening
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