Men’s Health: Built For Life

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Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for the men looking to take control of their fitness, health and life. Sharing practical science, actionable, real-world advice and incredible stories from inspiring guests – we can't promise you that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you need to go away and do that yourself.

  1. 23H AGO

    Tom Aikens Ripped Michelin Starred Chef: Forget Meal Prep, Do This InsteadDefault

    Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk discipline, endurance and why most blokes are overcomplicating their nutrition. . We break down how years of 14-hour kitchen shifts and knee surgery pushed him towards daily mobility work, ultramarathons and a ruthlessly consistent routine. Tom opens up about desert racing in brutal heat, fuelling without gels, and the mindset required to stay lean and strong in a high-stress profession. . Along the way, we get into why traditional meal prep might be missing the point, how to make simple protein-and-carb meals actually taste good, and why performance in the kitchen – and in life – starts with looking after your body first. . Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/ https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  2. FEB 12

    The Gym Is Non-Negotiable for My Mental Health - Here's How I Train

    Former England football turned Men's Health cover superstar, Rio Ferdinand, joins Andrew Tracey to talk through how his approach to training, health and performance has changed since retiring from football. . We break down what stopped working once the weekly match mileage disappeared, why longevity now matters more than ego, and how his training has shifted towards staying strong, mobile and pain-free. Rio opens up about balancing heavy lifting with functional movement, adapting nutrition for real life, and why consistency beats intensity when you’re juggling travel, work and family. Along the way, we get into fatherhood, mental sharpness, and what it really means to train for life – not just sport. . Host: https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  3. FEB 5

    Spencer Matthews: World Record Triathlon on 7 Continents

    Spencer Matthews joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey fresh off one of the most extreme endurance challenges ever attempted — completing seven Iron-distance triathlons on seven continents in 21 days. . We break down what that actually involved, from the brutal logistics and relentless travel to the moments where the project nearly fell apart. Spencer opens up about the Antarctic swim that haunted him for months, the safety briefing that made him question whether they should even be doing it, and the moment fear almost stopped everything. Along the way, we get into decision-making under pressure, the difference between toughness and recklessness, and why doing hard things isn’t always about bravado — especially when you’ve got a family waiting at home. . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/   Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/    Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 29

    Hybrid. Hyrox. Bodybuilding. How Should You Be Training in 2026?

    Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey cut through the noise around training in 2026. We get into hybrid training vs HYROX, why bodybuilding is having a comeback, what actually builds muscle, how hard you really need to train, and why most people are overthinking it. From strength and cardio to time-efficient training and long-term health, this is a no-nonsense look at how to train smarter, get fitter, and build muscle without letting fitness take over your life in 2026 . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/   https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/   Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 28

    Paddy Pimblett: Every Morning I was Waking up Crying – People Thought I Was Tough

    Paddy Pimblett joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey ahead of his interim title bout with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. We get into what’s going through his head pre-fight, lying awake thinking about finishes, cutting weight without losing your mind, why most gyms are sh*te, why he avoids 'that stupid HYROX stuff', and how many calories he can eat post-fight without blinking. Paddy also opens up about mental health, therapy, and why being tough isn’t what people think.  . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/  https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  6. JAN 21

    The Men's Health Built For Life Podcast with Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey

    Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for men looking to take control of their fitness, health and life. Sharing practical science, actionable, real-world advice and incredible stories from inspiring guests, we can’t promise that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you need to go away and do that yourself.  . Join us for new episodes, every Thursday.  . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/  https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/ Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Chandler Smith & The Decision That Shook the CrossFit World

    What does it take to push your body to the limit and still walk away when your values are tested? In this unfiltered conversation, elite CrossFit athlete and U.S. Army officer Chandler Smith opens up about the sacrifices behind his Games career, the discipline forged in military life, and why he made the bold choice to step back from competition in 2025. 655d4191f91b6448b98ca23267e80cddf41c26fd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    How David Gandy Got in His Best Shape at 45

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    51 min
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Men’s Health: Built For Life — with hosts Ben Shephard and Men’s Health Fitness Director Andrew Tracey — is the podcast for the men looking to take control of their fitness, health and life. Sharing practical science, actionable, real-world advice and incredible stories from inspiring guests – we can't promise you that listening to this podcast will change your life… but it will give you everything you need to go away and do that yourself.

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