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Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

by Graham Ambrose and Angus Warburton

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Why You Keep Starting Again (and How to Change That!)

October 15, 2026 · 29 min

You join a gym, train hard for a few weeks, then work, travel or life gets in the way and you feel back at square one. In this episode, Graham and Angus explore how to break that cycle by setting realistic goals, building a routine you can…
How to Change Your ‘Bad’ Habits

October 8, 2026 · 25 min

Graham explains how bad habits get stronger with repetition. Angus’ reaction means that this episode becomes quite comical. The basal ganglia help familiar behaviours become automatic, so the more often you respond to stress by scrolling…
Are Run Clubs the New Dating Apps?

October 1, 2026 · 19 min

Run clubs are booming, and it’s not really about the running. You get fitter, spend time outdoors, meet new people and have the motivation of a community around you. And you don’t need to be a serious runner. Fitness is easier when it’s…
Different Types of Gyms (and How to Pick Yours!)

September 24, 2026 · 31 min

Choosing the right gym matters more than people think. From luxury health clubs and hardcore bodybuilding gyms to CrossFit boxes, hotel gyms, community centres, boutique studios, 24-hour chains and some frankly bizarre concepts, there is…
Why You’re Not Getting Stronger

September 17, 2026 · 28 min

Muscles don’t grow simply because you train hard. Growth requires the right training stimulus and enough recovery to adapt. Poor technique, inadequate range of motion, rushing reps and failing to progressively overload can mean the target…

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How Weight Training Changes Your Brain

September 10, 2026 · 24 min

Weight training isn’t just good for your muscles, it’s good for your brain too. Angus and Graham discuss their reading on the topic, both have experiences of Alzheimer’s in their friends and family so it resonates. Resistance exercise…
How To Get Back On Track After The Summer

September 3, 2026 · 37 min

“The Fresh Start Effect”. September is the best month of the year to kickstart your training, and research from Wharton Business School underscores this. Angus & Graham discuss what they did this summer, how they are planning the train in…
Why Your Body Is Not Changing

August 27, 2026 · 19 min

For years Graham didn’t understand why his body did t change despite all the cardio and gym sessions he did. Now he knows why. He & Angus discuss the dilemma of the “recreational gym goer” who sees exercise as a chore and wastes their…
Should You Hire A Coach?

August 20, 2026 · 31 min

Graham and Angus discuss what a coach does. Whether it’s for weight training or other life skills, a coach can be transformative. Graham describes how Angus helped him at the beginning of their relationship, and how that help has morphed…
Why You Can't Stop Snacking

August 13, 2026 · 30 min

Why do many people snack during the day? Graham & Angus dive into this surprisingly complex topic. The food industry loves snacking so does all it can to create foods that make you crave more. Being thoughtful about what is stored in your…
The Death Of Common Sense In Fitness

August 6, 2026 · 27 min

Angus & Graham discuss how innovation has replaced basic knowledge in fitness. People now seek out the latest fad, from wearables to walking backwards on treadmills in trying to improve body composition and fitness. In fact following the…
Is Social Media Making Us Miserable?

July 30, 2026 · 24 min

Graham and Angus discuss how they curate their own social media feeds. Your own social media reflects your own consumption. It should inspire and educate. If it doesn’t, it’s your poor management of it. Understanding how to spot…

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About the show

Graham Ambrose works in Finance in London and Angus Warburton has been his Personal Trainer since 2018. Graham's weight-training journey with Angus has physically transformed him, and had a profound positive impact on his career, confidence and his attitude to life. In this podcast series they discuss how lifting has transformed their lives. They rebuff fitness myths, focus on the importance of lifting for life, and interview others who have had their lives transformed by lifting. Also see @angus_warburton and @liftforlife.gdog ;Coaching Application https://jc9cc7oe7jf.typeform.com/to/feOjPDNj