Strength Sessions

Do you expect a lot of yourself, your partner, your future and your life? According to a growing body of scientific research, you should. In today's episode acclaimed science journalist David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life, explains why positive expectations can set you up for positive results. Drawing on cutting edge neuroscience research, Robson breaks down why harnessing the power of your body's placebo response can give you an intrinsic advantage in challenges you face at work, in the gym, on the sporting field, in your relationships and even in your leisure time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aussie DJ duo The Stafford Brothers are known for their high-energy performances and pounding dance floor beats. In today's episode the brothers, Chris and Matt, look back on their childhood and early career, revealing the choices they had to make between sport and music, as well as detailing how they went from being local Gold Coast legends to global dance floor superstars. They also share with us their lifelong passion for boxing and explain why it's a perfect fit for their work hard-play hard attitude to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As he celebrates 20 years in the recording industry this month, music legend Pete Murray aims to write songs that endure. And that's the same approach he takes to his body, which he recently transformed via a lifestyle shake-up and a 12-week transformation program with trainers Chief Brabon and Emilie Brabon-Hames. In today's episode Murray reveals how he plans to stick around, not only as a giant of Australian music, but as a devoted family man with a new lease on life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you die? It's a question all of us ask ourselves at some point. But what if I was to tell you there are people who've died and come back who believe they know the answer. For those who've had a near-death experience, life is often never the same again. More importantly, they no longer fear death. This was the case with today's guest, Ash Perrow. In November 2016 the Sydney musician had a near-death experience after routine back surgery went horribly wrong. Before blacking out Perrow remembers a doctor saying “he doesn't have a pulse”. What happened next made Perrow re-evaluate his view of the world and his place in it and it made him assess his life and what he wants out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 2018, Adam Waterson has been the strength and conditioning coach for the LA Galaxy. As Waterson, who's a Herbalife nutritional advisor, explains to us in today's chat, it's his job to make sure some of the best footballers on the planet are in optimum physical shape before they run out on the pitch. Sounds like a dream job, right? Well, it's not without its challenges. In this episode Waterson tells us how he rose from humble beginnings in Australia's old National Soccer League to the heights of the MLS. He also takes us behind the curtain to reveal what it's like to deal with some of the egos that dominate football at the highest level and discusses the crucial role an S & C coach plays in building a winning culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Fanning always has a lot going on in his life. Since retiring from pro-surfing the three time world champion winner has done a lot. From launching and selling brewery Balter, to getting engaged and expecting his first child, and now, to working towards the conservation of sharks after that iconic shark attack moment. He wears a lot of hats, and he joins us now to talk about them all...Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffWith thanks to Mick Fanning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by a bloke who has worked in radio for 25 years, but for most of that time hid a dark secret. For any of our listeners in Queensland, chances are you’ll know Ash Bradnam. He’s one of the hosts of the Nova Brekky radio show - Ash, Kip, Luttsy and Susie O’Neill, dad of three kids and a loveable bloke who runs a lot of marathons.But Ash is also an addict. For most of his life he’s battled with alcoholism. He’s been sober for four and a half years and he now hosts a podcast about it called Addicted. Ash is breaking down boundaries and we couldn’t be more proud to share this conversation with you.Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffWith thanks to Ash Bradnam, find his podcast Addicted here: https://play.acast.com/s/addicted/b7bd718e-1dc9-48bf-9c49-45de119f02a8 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the show today we’re joined by one-half of the fellas behind Sipp Coffee, Dylan Garft. Dylan was born and raised in Byron Bay and grew up going to protests. This formed his strong beliefs about sustainability and led to his business model for Sipp - a business he formed with his best mate Luke Zocchi that has turned regular coffee on it’s head. Dylan is a dad, ultra-athlete and environmentalist and he joins us now to have a yarn…Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffAudio Producer Jake Taylor With thanks to Dylan Garft. Find out more about Sipp Instant here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’ve ever come across a video of a dad losing their shit on YouTube, chances are it’s because of Mitchell Orval. Mitch is the man behind viral sensation Angry Dad. A YouTube channel that pretty much takes the piss out of his dad who gets angry a lot. He’s also an influencer, soon-to-be dad himself, founder of Poetic Justice Beverages - and a bloke who has a very interesting take on life and health. One that you’re definitely going to want to hear… Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffAudio Producer Jake Taylor With thanks to Mitchell Orval @mitchellorval See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, we’re joined by the man behind some of Australia’s best bodies - Luke Zocchi. Luke, or Zoc as his mates call him, is the co-founder of Sipp coffee and the sculptor of Chris Hemsworth’s body in Thor. He’s released a cookbook, been a Men’s Health cover-star, and joins us now to talk about all things strength….Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffAudio Producer Jake Taylor With thanks to Luke Zocchi. Follow him on Instagram here and find out more about Sipp Instant here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the show today we’re joined by a bloke who has experienced profound shifts in his perspectives of what strength means to him. Cameron Daddo was a teenager when he made his TV debut. And almost 30 years on he’s still one of Australia’s most well respected actors, having recently joined the cast of Home and Away. Cam is a dad, a husband and a huge believer in men’s mental health and he joins us now to discuss all of it. Your hosts are Lincoln Lewis & Scott HendersonThe Executive Producer is Elissa RatliffAudio Producer Jake Taylor With thanks to Cameron Daddo. You can listen to Cam on his podcast Separate Bathrooms now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lincoln and Scott are back for Season 2 of Men's Health Australia's Strength Sessions.The new season will be released on the 3rd of April. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trent Maxwell or ‘Lifeguard Maxi’, as he is more commonly known, is the youngest ever Professional Lifeguard to work at Australia’s world-famous Bondi Beach. Maxi started lifeguarding at Bondi over 11 years ago as a 16-year-old trainee and his inspiring Lifeguard career has been well documented on Channel 10’s award winning show Bondi Rescue.In 2016 Maxi became a Firefighter for NSW Fire + Rescue, then in 2018 Maxi earned the position of Qualified Rescue Operator as part of the Heavy Rescue team at the City of Sydney Fire Station. This unique career combination see’s Maxi as a much-needed young, positive, male role model for future generations.In 2018 Maxi added the title of published Author to his credits, releasing his ‘Maxi the Lifeguard’ educational, fictional, children’s book series. In 2018 Maxi founded social enterprise ‘Live Learn Survive’ with business partner Leigh Mason with a vision to teaching life saving skills to children and young adults. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the outside, Lincoln Lewis looked to be living a charmed life. He had blazed his own path as an actor, winning a Logie Award in 2008 for his work on Home and Away. More recently, however, as new roles proved elusive and dark moods descended, the 31-year-old began to feel as though the pillars holding up his life were crumbling. Needing something solid to grab on to, Lewis accepted an MH challenge to overhaul his body in 12 weeks. What he learned along the way could be the blueprint for a transformation of your own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you haven’t heard of Todd Liubinskas yet, take a knee: he’ll be a household name in no time. Coach, business owner, charity operator and MH fitness director, Liubinskas is a force to be reckoned with. You wouldn’t expect a bloke with Liubinskas’s credentials to be a paragon of selflessness and humility. But it’s these qualities – combined with his stellar command of all matters fitness (and, yes, the fact he’s jacked) that sealed his position at the top of the Australian fitness pyramid.The ultimate nice guy of the fitness industry, Liubinskas spent 17 years exploring all that elite conditioning has to offer, before founding three fitness-focused businesses: CSP Gym, CSP Athlete Factory and Coaching Zone Five Dock.Todd's impact extends beyond the gym. He works with local youth in Sydney’s west, and with the charity Let’s Get Going, which provides mentoring for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as his most notable achievement of 2019: the creation of global running phenomenon The 440. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if the simple act of greeting a mate or congratulating an opposing player on the sporting field had the potential to threaten everything you’ve ever held dear? So it was for Nathan Charles, the only person with cystic fibrosis ever to play a contact sport at an elite level. His whole life has been about taking precautions and diminishing risk.“I always had the belief that I was, I wouldn’t say destined, but that this is what I was going to do and I wasn’t going to take no for an answer,” he says of his dream of playing professional rugby. “Ever since I could talk I wanted to be a Wallaby. It was never a sense of entitlement. It was just more of a belief that if you want something bad enough you won’t let anything get in your way. The only thing stopping you is yourself.”You’ve probably heard athletes, entrepreneurs or motivational speakers say something similar in the past. The difference with Charles is that it isn’t a hollow aphorism. In cystic fibrosis he had an obstacle that traditionally shrinks your opportunities in life. Charles wouldn’t let it. “He seems to have defied science and defied logic,” former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie once said of him. His story can inspire anyone who wants to achieve something extraordinary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WARNING - POOR AUDIO“I’m very precious with my time, which is why I’m so disciplined,” says Wahlberg, who’s surprisingly softly spoken. “I try to inspire people that there is enough time in the day to accomplish all of your goals and find that great balance.”We all have the same 24 hours in each day, but as Wahlberg identifies, how we use those hours really determines where we end up in life. From troubled teen years to the F45 investing, acting and producing legend he's become, Wahlberg now makes every second count towards building a solid future for himself, his family and those he inspires. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor, Survivor fan-favourite, and founder of mental health charity Livin', Sam Webb has created a movement that is actively (and successfully) changing the culture of modern masculinity and strength. And he's saving 1000's of lives in the process.If you or someone you know is having one of those days when everything seems a bit too much, follow the steps below to start feeling like you’re LIVIN again!Emergency Support: If you or someone you know are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000. Suicide and Crisis Support: To talk to someone RIGHT NOW contact:Lifeline 13 11 14Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800In an emergency, you can also visit your local hospital’s emergency department. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since appearing on our cover just six short months ago, actor, TAG Heuer ambassador, and Centr founder Chris Hemsworth hasn’t exactly been idle. He’s released his own health and fitness app, starred in the biggest movie of all time and rebooted another beloved ’90s franchise. So, what’s a man to do when he’s secured his position as one of the most recognisable and influential people on the planet? As Hemsworth reveals, sometimes the best way to move forward, is to take the difficult step backwards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What drives people to grow, to transform, to reinvent themselves? Two blokes, who through Men’s Health have become familiar with unlikely sources of strength, talk with guests who have experienced profound shifts in perspective, strength and well-being, either physically, mentally or emotionally.MH editor Scott Henderson and national treasure Lincoln Lewis co-host this exploration of modern masculinity and the notion of ‘strength’.As the banter flows, the lads chat to Hollywood movie stars, athletes, musicians, industry experts and extraordinary blokes on how they’ve found overcome adversity to find strength in their lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.