Over The Falls Podcast

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Aberystwyth’s award-winning podcast with Dave Lewis,Med Rendell and Luke Dukes Jones.

  1. CrossFit Games, Hyrox & Elite Fitness | Owen Roberts on Training, PEDs & Performance

    Feb 3

    CrossFit Games, Hyrox & Elite Fitness | Owen Roberts on Training, PEDs & Performance

    In this episode, we sit down with Owen Roberts — CrossFit Games competitor, 4× Fittest Man in Wales, and 2024 Welsh Fitness Hall of Fame inductee — for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about elite fitness and modern training culture. Owen talks about his introduction to the gym, his journey through CrossFit, and the growing debate around CrossFit vs Hyrox. We also dive into big, often controversial topics including diet, weight-loss injections, steroids, and performance-enhancing drugs, exploring the realities, misconceptions, and pressures at the top level of sport. We finish by looking ahead to Owen’s future plans, mindset, and what longevity in fitness really looks like.🏋️ Highlights include: Competing at the CrossFit Games Becoming 4× Fittest Man in Wales CrossFit vs Hyrox — key differences Diet, weight loss jabs & modern fitness trends Steroids & PEDs: honest discussion Life beyond competition & future goals 📌 A must-listen for anyone interested in elite training, functional fitness, performance, and the truth behind the hype. ============================== This episode is sponsored by A1 Property in Aberystwyth. A1 Property is a family-run company based on Northgate Street in Aberystwyth, with a strong knowledge of the local area across lettings, sales, and commercial property. The company has been owned and run by Sarah & Jason Thomas since 2014 and mainly specialises in property letting, while also operating in the sales market. If you are looking for any help with your property needs, please feel free to get in touch for a no-obligation consultation. www.a1propertyuk.co.uk Call - 01970 602755 #OwenRoberts#CrossFitGames#FittestManInWales#WelshFitness#EliteAthlete #OverTheFallsPodcast#FitnessPodcast#UKPodcast

    1h 11m
  2. Life on the Front Line | Dyfed-Powys Police Sergeant Phil Woodland on Policing & Mental Health

    Jan 16

    Life on the Front Line | Dyfed-Powys Police Sergeant Phil Woodland on Policing & Mental Health

    In this episode, we’re joined by Phil Woodland, an active police sergeant with Dyfed-Powys Police, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about life in modern policing.Phil shares what motivated him to join the police, the realities of training, and some of the more interesting and challenging situations he’s faced on the job. We also talk openly about the mental toll policing can take, the importance of looking after mental health, and how fitness and physical training play a huge role in resilience, stress management, and wellbeing for officers. 🚓 Highlights include: Why Phil joined Dyfed-Powys Police Police training and preparation Real-life stories from the front line The mental health challenges of policing How fitness helps officers cope with stress and trauma Phil's personal journey on raising mental health awareness 📌 A raw, respectful, and insightful conversation that sheds light on the human side of policing. This weeks episode is sponsored by ABBA tree specialists.ABBA Tree Specialists is a family run business that prides in servicing Aberystwyth, surrounding areas and across Wales. With a breadth of experience and expertise we provide all tree, landscaping, fencing, ground works and maintenance works. The business started in 2011 when Elgan started out and has grown into a limited business in 2018, going from strength to strength. We have a variety of plant and vehicles to operate a variety of tasks and options for our customers, with the most recent purchase of our Predator stump grinder. A local business. Trusted and reliable.  Tel: 07891310642 www.abbatreespecialist.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbatreespecialists Insta: https://www.instagram.com/abbatreespecialists/ #DyfedPowysPolice #UKPolicing #PoliceMentalHealth #OverTheFallsPodcast #WelshPodcast #RealConversations

    56 min

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Aberystwyth’s award-winning podcast with Dave Lewis,Med Rendell and Luke Dukes Jones.

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