MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

There's a hidden fat inside you, wrapping around and squeezing your organs. It's incredibly dangerous, but how do you know if you should be concerned and more importantly...how do you destroy it?Top metabolic expert Professor Jimmy Bell joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast to break down the meaning of visceral fat, why men should be concerned about it, and what they can do to get it to a healthy level in a sustainable way. In this episode, we discuss BMI, gender differences in fat distribution, beer belly and fatty livers, ageing's impact on body composition, walking vs resistance training vs HIIT vs cardio, the importance of muscle mass, the rise of weight-loss medication, and much more...Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:59 Understanding Fat03:00 Why Visceral Fat is Worrying06:11 Why BMI Isn’t Good for Measuring Fat08:12 Do Men Have More Visceral Fat Than Women?09:38 The Danger of Beer Belly & Fatty Liver12:32 How Age Impacts Body Composition16:26 Simple Way to Estimate Visceral Fat19:25 When Should We Worry About Our Visceral Fat?21:53 Sumo Wrestlers vs Supermodels28:57 Worst Habits for Visceral Fat34:35 Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle36:59 How Beneficial is Walking?37:44 Resistance Training vs Cardio41:47 12 Weeks to Destroy Visceral Fat46:25 Jimmy’s View on Weight-Loss Medicine49:52 The Importance of Muscle Mass for Longevity51:42 The Future of Disease Prevention53:23 One Message for Men54:28 Where to Find Professor BellGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-JIMMYBELLMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#visceralfat #weightloss #menshealth

The rock 'n' roll lifestyle was exactly as Justin expected...loads of booze, loads of drugs, and not much sleep. At 51 years old, has his health taken a toll?Justin Hawkins, lead singer of iconic rock band 'The Darkness' behind the smash hit 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' meets leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. Together, they break down Justin's blood test results and put his lifestyle under a magnifying glass to see which aspects of rockstar life have long-term impacts and which changes have been the most positive. In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer, testosterone, cholesterol, heart health, meeting and working with Sir Brian May, why the Spice Girls didn't like Justin, what it's really like to perform in front of a crowd, whether Justin still gets nervous when headlining an arena show, and much more...Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 Is Justin Ageing in Reverse?03:45 The Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle05:39 Stories of Meeting Famous Musicians08:03 The Experience of Being in Front of a Crowd11:50 Justin’s Blood Test Results17:40 Prostate23:40 Testosterone25:32 QRisk30:44 20 Years of Sobriety34:47 Health Goals36:32 The Wheel of Health45:28 Should We Prescribe Live Music? 50:21 How Justin Defines Success51:43 Health Goals After the Podcast52:55 Justin’s Advice for MenGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-JUSTINHAWKINSMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#justinhawkins #menshealth #prostatehealth

Mental health issues are more prevalent today than they ever have been, and the difficulty of getting men to open up is something that needs addressing urgently.In today's special episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster wants to equip you with the information behind why mental health is so dangerous, and practical ways to support those around you who are struggling.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:51 Previous Podcast Guests01:54 Mental Health Isn’t New02:26 You Need Some Stress03:15 History of Mental Health Treatment05:31 Are We Supposed to Be Happy?06:36 Does Mental Health Impact Physical Health?07:37 Who is More Vulnerable to Mental Health Issues?09:29 Sex Differences in Mental Health11:35 How to Look After Your Mental Health15:18 Importance of Health Investigation15:50 Medications for Mental Illness19:52 How to Support a Mate You’re Worried About22:04 Jeff’s Final ThoughtsGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-MENSMENTALHEALTHMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#menshealth #mentalhealth #doctor

Reverend Richard Coles has packed more into one life so far than most, but has he maintained his health along the way?Author and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast this week to delve into men's health and ageing, as well as dissect his blood test results.In this episode, we discuss Mounjaro and weight-loss, the health reality of I'm a Celeb, Richard's blood test results, his wild stint in Ibiza which led to him becoming a priest, the importance of routines like prayer and community, how men often approach grief and the limitations of it, and much more...Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Is Richard Secretly 1000 Years Old?02:06 Health Now vs 30 Years Ago03:24 Richard’s Health Rating04:06 Richard’s Weight-Loss Medication Journey09:28 Losing Weight on I’m a Celeb11:45 Richard’s Blood Test Results23:24 The Wheel of Health27:45 From Ibiza to Priesthood31:46 Why Prayer Can Be Helpful32:52 We Need Community in Modern Society34:07 Helping Others With Grief37:31 How Men Approach Grief40:38 Richard’s Purpose42:16 Health Goals42:48 One Thing Men Can Do Today43:24 Where to Find RichardFollow Richard: https://www.richardcoles.com/Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RICHARDCOLESMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#menshealth #grief #weightloss

Could your approach to running be the reason you keep getting injured or giving up?Today on MAN ALIVE, ultrarunner and founder of That’s Runnable, Tommy Lewis, joins Dr Jeff Foster to discuss men’s biggest running mistakes, what he thinks Couch to 5K gets wrong and why running for weight loss can disappoint. They also explore running for mental health, fitness-watch obsession and whether you’re wasting money on electrolytes.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Why Should Men Start Running?03:26 Biggest Mistakes Men Make With Running07:00 How to Start Running07:50 Why Runners Need Strength Training08:53 Running for Weight Loss10:58 What Couch to 5K Gets Wrong12:41 Finding Time to Exercise16:26 Running for Mental Health20:40 VO2 Max & Fitness-Data Obsession25:57 How to Improve Your Fitness27:17 Running Fast & Healthy Ageing28:55 Running Shoes & Equipment33:27 Running Without a Watch35:11 Do You Really Need Electrolytes?42:43 From Beginner to Ultrarunner44:03 Tommy’s One Message to Men46:18 Where to Find TommyGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests:https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-testFollow Tommy:https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunpt/https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunnable/Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/@man.alive.podcastListen to Man Alive:https://open.spotify.com/show/0A4wuGuqnetkeBwxPdcyqnhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-alive-with-dr-jeff-foster/id1849695640MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#manalive #menshealth #running