Podcast
Health Oddity Podcast
Hosted by Peter Lant · EN
The show that strips away the jargon and hype surrounding all things health and fitness to help you live a long, strong and energetic life.
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#303 Standards over Goals
1w ago00:42:18Tap to summarizeIn this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss what they've taken from recent episodes including the idea of building self belief through action & finding clarity through action as well. James shares what he learned recently at a Fitness Business Summit around standards, culture & structure when developing a business & a team & how we can apply the same thinking to us as individuals.
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#302 Action Builds Belief with Ben Bradbury
2w ago01:07:22Tap to summarizeWe are joined for the first time by Strongfirst Elite instructor Ben Bradbury from Surrey UK. Christian, Coach, Student of Strength & recent lifter of the iconic & historic Dinnie Stones in Potarch, Scotland. Ben is also a BJJ Black Belt & the owner of Complete Fitness. This is a wide ranging & fascinating conversion with a humble, polite & thoughtful strength professional which may increase your own belief in what is possible for you!
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#301 Common Objections to Sensible Health Advice
3w ago00:39:55Tap to summarizePeter & James catch up about recent events & conversations surrounding Health Oddity including breaking news about Britain's Disabled Strongman 2026, the importance of purpose, structure & routine & common objections to sensible health advice.
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#300 Dan John
4w ago01:12:39Tap to summarizeWe are joined for the 12th time by 'friend of the show', global strength training icon & bestselling author Dan John all the way from Utah USA. We discuss Beowulf, The Odyssey, the return of Ted Lasso & training the youth athlete. We learn how Dan is seemingly de-ageing himself as he approaches 70 & how his training focus has evolved over the years. This is a warm & insightful catch up with a man who has been with us since the genesis of Health Oddity & continues to be an inspiration & friend.
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#299 What is Health? with Dr Kyle Hulsebus
May 2101:03:54Tap to summarizeWe are joined by Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a Health & Human Potential Specialist, author & third-generation chiropractor based in Northern Illinois. Kyle's work redefines health as an internal state & integrates purpose, performance & well-being for longevity & impact. We discuss travel, philosophy, ball room dancing & why purpose may be the missing health metric. An interesting & inspiring conversation with a fascinating man on a mission to spread true health far & wide.
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#298 Integrated Strength with James Crozier
May 1400:49:06Tap to summarizeWe are joined by James Crozier from J.C Performance Coaching, a competitive Strongman & Powerlifter with 25 years of coaching experience in the world of strength sports. This is an honest & wide reaching discussion around training strength for the long haul, the importance of structure, consistency & sustainability, mental health & James' coaching philosophy informed through his vast personal experience & history of working with athletes & general population clients.
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#297 Is Motivation a Myth?
May 700:48:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss the subject of motivation & how much of a part it actually plays in success. Is motivation actually a myth? & if not, what is it & how does it factor? We discuss the importance of discipline, habit, routine, environment & community. Where does willpower fit in? & how you can "make healthy the default"
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#296 Overcoming Serious Health Challenges with Stevie Shanks
Apr 3001:01:26Tap to summarizeWe are joined for the third time by friend of the show & force of nature Stevie Shanks from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this episode Stevie talks about his recent heart attack & subsequent triple heart bypass (including a specially reinforced rib cage for stone lifting!) his return to drumming & using that as an unconventional rehabilitation method. We also discuss the upcoming 10th Anniversary of The Donald Dinnie Day - The Gathering & Stevie's plans for returning to strength training himself - perhaps with a slightly different focus.
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#295 How to Progress Your Training
Apr 2300:35:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss the various ways you can progress your training by manipulating a number of training variables, namely - frequency, volume, intensity & density. Firstly we define each term as it relates to training, give some real world examples of how they fit within a training programme then finally, we discuss the order & manner which they should be progressed from a beginners into intermediate standpoint. A practical discussion that should be of use to many - and could spark a few disagreements or debates!
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#294 Becoming Resilient, Walking Meditations & Building a Routine
Apr 1600:57:20Tap to summarizeIn this host catch up episode following 4 weeks of guests we discuss the recent Strongfirst Resilient course held at Unique Results, Peter's recent development of Walking Solves - Daily Meditations & the routine James adopted on a recent family holiday & how we can take elements of it even when busier life resumes.
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