Mature Muscle Podcast

S.4 Ep.1 - The Science of Pain & Pushing Through the Pain Barrier Welcome to a new season, looking forward to some great new guests and also getting some previous guests back on. Today i'm speaking to Dr Richard Harrison, he is a pain researcher employed at the University of Reading and affiliated with the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences (SPCLS) and Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN). His research focuses predominately on pain, examining psychological processes underlying how pain is processed, as well as individual differences in the ability to modulate (or control) the experience of pain. As pain is a multi-faceted phenomenon, involving sensory, emotional, cognitive and affective dimensions, his research covers a wide breadth in an attempt to understand such a complex topic. Richard is a firm believer in the utility of inter-disciplinary research, especially when studying pain. Working together with colleagues across an array of skill sets helps improve the relevance and scope of his work, as well as reducing the risk of researching within an “echo chamber”. http://www.richaharrison.com/ Today we discuss: What pain is, and why it is such a multi-faceted phenomenon He explained what means by pain being either a body- or mind-state Why do some people feel pain so much more acutely than others How can athletes can push themselves through what many mere “mortals” can’t Which type of athletes can handle more than others. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

This isn't an episode, just an update and review of season 3, plus a few words about the upcoming Season 4. 15,000 downloads, so far and some great feedback, thanks all! I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.20 Optimal Heart Health: Coming Back Stronger After A Heart Attack Last episode in this season, and its a cracker! Today i'm joined by Dr Richard Godfrey, a lecturer in physiology at Brunel University, London. In 2007 he had a near fatal heart attack, but using his knowledge and lots of research, he managed to rebuild his health and heart function. We discuss all aspects of heart heath including, exercise, diet and lifestyle. Dr Richard Godfrey is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Human Performance at Brunel University, London - but is a physiologist by background. He lectures at every level in physiology and at level 2, 3 and Masters in Sports Coaching. He completed his PhD on ‘The exercise-induced growth hormone response in humans and its association with lactate’ in 2003 with Cranfield University. His interests extend to sports performance and increasingly to health-related aspects of exercise. As a result he has published on a wide range of issues: heat, hydration and performance, jet lag, bone health, physiology of rowing, altitude, physiology of exercise training, physiology of triathlon, detraining, cancer and exercise, sleep, immune function and education. In 2003 Richard joined the teaching team in the School of Sport and Education (now College of Health and Life Sciences) following 12 years as a physiologist at the British Olympic Medical Centre (BOMC), the British Olympic Association’s Department of Science and Medicine. During the last 7 years with the BOA he was Chief Physiologist of the BOMC and was involved in organising physiology service provision to elite sport before the home-country sports institutes, including the English Institute of Sport, were operational. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.19 - Creating A Dementia Defence Plan. With Prof. Andy Lane This episode has a focus on longevity. Today I teamed up with Professor Andy Lane to look at nutrition, exercise, sleep and social interaction and how they may be able to slow down the onset, or reduce the severity of dementia. Brain health is a subject of interest to both of us, as we both have parents suffering from some form of brain condition. Andrew Lane is a Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton. He is accredited from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for scientific support and research and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. He has authored more than 100 peer refereed journal articles and edited two books. He is a member of the Emotion regulation of others and self research network (www.erosresearch.org) investigating emotion regulation in sport and other settings. His applied work has involved a number of clients including the English Institute of Sport and the London Boxing Association working with an athlete preparing for World Championship contests. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.18 - Sugars, Sweeteners & Metabolic Damage. With Mark Bennett BSc Today I was joined by Mark Bennett, a highly qualified Nutritional Therapist. The plan was to talk about sugars and artificial sweeteners, which we did. But then we got into so much more. Sometimes it got quite technical and we went pretty deeply into chronic health conditions, food and how its eaten can affect them. We spoke specifically about the diabetes epidemic, obesity - and how it’s become such a serious global health issue. I found it fascinating, and I hope you do too. Mark Bennett Nutritional Therapist BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) mBANT CNHC Certified Gluten Practitioner Nutrigenetic Counsellor Mark is a functionally trained and qualified Nutritional Therapist, having achieved a first class honours nutritional therapy science degree. Functional medicine looks at the body as a whole and is focussed on identifying the causes of chronic disease rather than symptomatic relief. By intelligently identifying the root cause of symptoms and disease, targeted and individually tailored dietary and lifestyle interventions can be recommended to help the client achieve their health goals. Mark is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT), the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC), as well as being a registered Certified Gluten Practitioner and Nutrigenetic Counsellor. Mark runs a private clinic near Reading in Berkshire. Areas of specialism are cancer support, autoimmunity, chronic fatigue/ME and dementia. Mark regularly speaks at well being and lifestyle events and provides content for various online and real world publications/channels. Website: www.entirewellbeing.com I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.17 - Meal Prepping Tips & Tricks Today i'm joined by my buddy Phil Agostino to discuss all aspects of meal preparation. We chat about the many benefits of planning ahead; - Time saving - Reduced stress (the trauma of decision!) - Promotion of healthier eating habits - Better Macro/Micro nutrient balance - Economical, less waste - Less chance of saying "F**K IT! i'm getting a deliveroo!" - Different containers, microwave, BPA free etc - One Pot Meals and batch cooking - Better dietary consistency We hope you find this helpful. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.16 - Ice Baths & Cold Water Immersion with Prof. Greg Whyte In this episode i'm joined once more by Professor Greg Whyte OBE (Sports Science). We discuss: The concept of cold water immersion including optimum duration and temperature. What scientific evidence exists to support the idea that cold water immersion can have positive effects on the body and mind What are the main physiological changes that occur during cold water immersion that contribute to its health and performance benefits How cold water immersion impact the body's immune system and its ability to recover from physical exercise or injuries. Potential risks or drawbacks associated with cold water immersion, and how they can be mitigated. Practical recommendations or guidelines for individuals who are interested in incorporating cold water immersion into their health and fitness routines. Specific populations or conditions for which cold water immersion may be particularly beneficial or should be approached with caution. Any psychological or mental health advantages to be gained from regular cold water immersion. We should also maybe emphasise it's always important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new health or fitness regimen, including cold water immersion Find out more about Greg Whyte: Instagram @profgregw UNSTOPPABLE: https://youtu.be/rKlfKDoZUw0 The Whyte Answer http://www.thewhyteanswer.com Bean Lite - The new Bespoke Exercise & nutrition App https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bean-lite/id1299547415?mt=8 Bump it Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bump-Up-flexible-exercise-pregnancy/dp/0593077482 Achieve the Impossible http://www.achievetheimpossible.co.uk I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.15 - Nutrigenomics: Nutrition Based on Genotype - With Vicky Godfrey & Kate Scott. Vicky and Kate are both Nutritional Therapists and have started a company called DNApal. This is based on Nutrigenomics, the method of establishing optimum nutrition based on a persons genes. We spoke about : DNApal is offering my listeners 10% off their Health Packages. Visit https://dnapal.me/packages/ and use the ‘MATUREMUSCLE10’ coupon at checkout. Website: https://www.facebook.com/dnapal.me instagram: https://instagram.com/dna.pal?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNApalApp I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.14 - A Battle With Long Covid. Part 2 - With Nick Hollis & Dr Deepak Ravindran You may like to listen to Part 1: S.2/Ep.5, to understand this podcast better, but it is not essential. After nearly two years of experimenting with everything from LDN, Fluvoxamine through to eastern medicine such as acupuncture and nutritional fasting etc, Nick Hollis, adventurer, mountaineer, polar explorer and charity fund raiser brings us up to date with his findings. Also returning to the discussion is Dr Deepak Ravindran, an expert in Chronic Pain and leader of a Long Covid research team based at Readings Royal Berkshire Hospital. He gives us an update in the Covid 19 situation and gives us the science of Nicks treatment - the things that worked and the things that didn't. Nick and Deepak discus the similarity between Long Covid, Chronic Pain, ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We cover; 1. An update from Dr Ravindran and Nick over the last 2 years - Feedback from The Pain Free Mindset etc - Nicks health progress and recent Antarctic challenge, and coming challenges. 2. How Nick assisted his body in recovering from long covid, and post viral syndrome 3. The latest research - 2 years on which you’ve seen on long covid and heath problems associated with C19. Plus any new research in pain management and treatment. 4. A round up of the most effective evidence based techniques you would recommend for sufferers. Dr Ravindran has also written a pain management book, available HERE. There is also a link below for more information about him and his work. https://linktr.ee/DrDeepakRavindran Nick Hollis is completing the 721 Challenge. Climbing all 7 highest mountains on all continents, Crossing two poles and Rowing the Atlantic ocean. Find out more and donate to this awesome challenge at: https://bio.site/721challenge Instagram and facebook: 721challenge I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.13 - The Menopause, Exercise & HRT with Author & PT Amanda Thebe This is Part 2 of a Hormone Special. In Part 1 I looked into TRT with Expert Dave Crossland Today I chat to Amanda Thebe, a British PT and author who lives in Canada. She has written a book to help deal with the Menopause, what to expect and how to use exercise to help. The book is called "MENOPOCALYPSE" and is well worth reading (link below), especially if you're going through that challenging time and need a no-nonsense guide. Amongst other things, we chat aboout; If you'd like to find out more about Amanda, check out the links below: http://www.amandathebe.com/meno-resource WEBSITE: AmandaThebe.com Instagram | www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/amandathebex Twitter | https://twitter.com/amandathebex LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-thebe/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaThebex Podcast | www.amandathebe.com/podcast I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.12 - TRT - Testosterone Replacement Therapy with Dave Crosland This is Part 1 one of a Hormone Special (In Part 2 I will look into HRT). Today, I chat to TRT Expert Dave Crossland and we cover the following: If you'd like to find out more, you can find Dave Crosland and E Val blood analysis here; https://evalbloodanalysis.com/ On socials: https://www.facebook.com/evalbloodanalysis https://instagram.com/e_valbloodanalysis?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= https://www.tiktok.com/@eval.blood?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

In this episode I talk to Professor Greg Whyte OBE (Sports Science) and Professor Andy Lane (Psychology). We discuss ageing; how you define it - chronologically or biologically, the physiological effects and the psychological effects. We also touch on the things you can do TODAY to reduce the decline in functionality from ageing. Please join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group, and also please subscribe and share the podcast far and wide! This will really help us spread the word. Find out more about Greg Whyte: Instagram @profgregw The Whyte Answer http://www.thewhyteanswer.com Bean Lite - The new Bespoke Exercise & nutrition App https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bean-lite/id1299547415?mt=8 Bump it Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bump-Up-flexible-exercise-pregnancy/dp/0593077482 Achieve the Impossible http://www.achievetheimpossible.co.uk For more info on Prof Andy Lane: BPS Chartered Psychologist, HCPC Registered Psychologist, Fellow of BASES Director of Research Excellence Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, Health and Well-Being, University of Wolverhampton, UK, Walsall Campus, WS13BD, UK Twitter @Andylane27 http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Lane https://www.youtube.com/c/andylane27 I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S3.Ep. 10 - The AGILE Mindset: Learning From The Corporate World 50th EPISODE!! - Thanks to all of you for listening... I met Alistair Corrie after completing the 3 Peaks with my team several years ago in a record time. Alister who was in the same group - was interested to see how my team had prepared for the event. I've been working with him and his lovely wife Sue as PT clients ever since to great effect... Alister also has a company working with many big corporate entities, helping their high performers improve their mindset to get better results in their work lives. I thought there may be a great carry over to applying this mindset to people setting fitness/strength/weight loss goals and plans. This method is the AGILE Mindset, and can be very effective. Theres a great guide to setting up your own Kanban Board here: https://kanbanguides.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kanban-Guide-2020-07.pdf Please leave some feedback, good or bad - on how you found this episode. Helpful, informative or just a load of corporate flannel - tell us! You can find out more about Alistair here: https://corriepartnership.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-corrie https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-corrie I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.9 - YouTube Creator: Mark Lewis In this episode I chat to successful YouTube creator Mark Lewis. Mark produces great content about fitness, competing in events and is as a self confessed better than average athlete. I recently competed in Hyrox competition in the NEC (winning the 50-59 Pairs) and was advised to watch a video of Marks with tips about the competition. I did, and thought he’d be a great guest for MM. We talk about: How he got started, Training philosophy, We touch on how important it is to be a generalist rather than a specialist when it comes to exercise and our thoughts on nutrition and the obesity epidemic and how we’re struggling to get people moving To find out more about mark see the links below: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkLewisfitness https://www.marklewis.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/marklewispics/ I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.8 - Progress Goals, Coaching, and Beginner Priorities Today I'm joined by two experienced coaches; James Parker an ex-army PTI and bootcamp maestro who now owns and operates two facilities in the South East of England, and Josh Bell, a successful online coach who is developing his own rehab programming, and operates the Progress Project. We discuss motivation, progress goals, the current gym climate, post covid. We also dive into beginners priorities in regard to training and nutrition, training intensity and goal setting to improve consistency. You can find more about James & Unleashed Performance: https://unleashedperformance.co.uk/pages/our-mission On facebook at unleashed performance Josh can be found on Facebook and Instagram: joshbellfitness/@joshbellfitness I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.7 - Tips For A Healthy Gut with Jo Terzaki Today I speak to Giovanna (or Jo) Terzaki. She is a Greek national, but is currently based in Dallas, Texas. She is a qualified Dietician with a Master of Science Degree in Public Health and Epidemiology and works as a consultant in a US hospital specialising in Gut Health. We chat about general gut health, leaky gut, inflammation, trigger foods and Pro & Pre-biotics. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info. I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

The Muture Muscle Podcast S.3 Ep.6 - Q & A Reunited with my good friend Phil Agostino. In this episode we dive into a Q & A which is always fun, we cover amongst much more; I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.5 - The Psychology of Motivation & Managing Emotions with Sally McGinn Sally McGinn is a sports psychologist who works with individuals and teams including the GB Women's lacrosse, the GB Wheelchair Rugby team and a major league Rugby Team. She works with people struggling with motivation and performance, helps people improve focus and concentration, those needing help managing emotions. We talk about the crossover to general health and fitness, those struggling with training, nutrition and motivation. Find out more about Sally: https://www.mindodyssey.co.uk/about Twitter: @SMMindodyssey.co.uk Insta: Sallymcginn17 Web: https://www.mindodyssey.co.uk I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.4 - INTERVIEW: IFBB Bodybuilding Pro Ryan Baptiste In this episode I interview Ryan Baptiste, great talked about how he got into bodybuilding through modelling, how he approaches competitions and what he thinks of todays mass monsters, compared to the pioneer physiques of old such as Frank Zane, etc. You can contact Ryan: Instagram: @ryanjohnbaptiste or @Just_believe_fitness Web: www.just-believe-fitness.com I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the links highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

S.3 Ep.3: Interview with Sleep Scientist - Dr Sophie Bostock In this fascinating episode, I interview Dr Sophie Bostock about sleep, optimal sleep hours, how regular poor sleep directly affects you, what sleep Hygiene is, the effects of meditation, and what happens in the brain physiologically during sleep. Plus some listeners questions around: sleep apnoea/snoring, REM Sleep, the importance and function of dreams. Founder & Sleep Evangelist Dr Sophie Bostock Web: TheSleepScientist.com @drsophiebostock Online video course for police: police, staff and volunteers can find out more and access the programme here: https://oscarkilo.org.uk/new-better-sleep-toolkit-launched/ We hope you enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the links highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here. Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.