The Men's Health Podcast

Bas Rutten is a world-renowned mixed martial artist who has also made a name for himself outside the ring as an actor, host, and television personality. You may also know him for his viral YouTube video, "Street Defense". Follow Bas on Instagram: @basruttenmma Follow BJ on Instagram: @bjgaddour This podcast is brought to you by the critically acclaimed AT&T original series KINGDOM. The true-to-life MMA drama tells the story of a retired mixed martial arts fighter turned trainer struggling to keep his gym running and his family united. KINGDOM returns to AUDIENCE Network May 31st at 8pm ET/PT, available on DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse and streaming on DIRECTV NOW.

Mark is the co-host of the super popular podcast Mark Bell’s PowerCast. He’s also the patent-holding inventor of several game-changing fitness products including the Sling Shot and the Hip Circle. The topics covered include: - Mark’s days as a professional wrestler - Mark’s record-breaking powerlifting career - The Jacked and Tan lifestyle - What it means to be a “Meathead Millionaire” Follow Mark on IG: @marksmellybell Follow BJ on IG: @bjgaddour

You probably know Jen from NBC's The Biggest Loser, where she's been a trainer for the past two seasons. But did you know she was also Phoenix on American Gladiator? Her new book, "Diet Right for Your Personality Type" helps people find out just which kind of diet they should be following, tailored to the individual's lifestyle. Follow Jen on IG: @jenwiderstrom Follow BJ on IG: @bjgaddour

Gideon is the winner of the second season of Men’s Health Next Top Trainer and the creator for the Men’s Health workout DVD Riptensity. The topics covered include: - How Gideon switched from a career in finance to fitness - Winning the MH Next Top Trainer Season 2 competition - Bodyweight fat loss workouts Follow Gideon at @getfitwithgiddy Follow BJ at @bjgaddour

Andy Speer is the winner of the first ever Men’s Health Next Top Trainer in 2014 and the owner of the Soho Strength Lab in NYC. He is one of the world’s leading fitness models and training minds. He is also the creator of the Men’s Health Anarchy Workout DVD series. Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyspeer Follow BJ on Instagram: @bjgaddour

Jason Khalipa is a family man, businessman, and CrossFit athlete living in Los Gatos, CA. For the past 10 years Jason has been blazing a trail both athletically and in the business realm. From his humble beginnings behind the sales desk of a globo-gym, Jason has emerged as one of the leaders in the fitness industry, as well as one of the top athletes in CrossFit world. While his competitive CrossFit career may be in its twilight, Jason is firing on all cylinders when it comes to his two other passions: his family and his business, NC Fit. The topics covered include: - Winning the second ever CrossFit games - Building an international fitness business - His daughter Ava’s battle with leukemia - The AMRAP mentality Follow Jason on Instagram/Twitter: @jasonkhalipa Follow BJ on Instagram/Twitter: @bjgaddour

Shaun is the creator of many popular Beachbody DVD programs including the best-selling Insanity program which has helped millions of people all over the world lose weight and get back in shape. Shaun is also an incredible motivator and an accomplished choreographer. The topics covered include: - What it was like to dance with Mariah Carey and play tennis with Serena Williams? - How/when Shaun got his first big break? - The story behind the best-selling Insanity DVD - The secret to losing weight and keeping it off - Shaun’s obsession with M&M’s Follow Shaun on Instagram: @shauntfitness Follow BJ on Instagram: @bjgaddour

Jeremy is the Group Education Director for Matrix Fitness and a master trainer for ReebokONE, Dynamax Medicine Balls, and Trigger Point Performance. With 18+ years in the fitness industry Jeremy has made appearances on TV shows including The Doctors and The Rachael Ray Show, and is the host of the Men’s Health 15-Minute Workout DVD. Jeremy is also the founder of StrengthToServe.com mobilizing local fitness communities to serve local non-profits.

Phil Keoghan is the host of 10-time Emmy Award-winning show The Amazing Race on CBS. He has traveled to more than 80 counties and is an avid cyclist, loves TRX training, eating well and living a health lifestyle.

Daniel is a busy Dad who lost 100 pounds following our 21-Day MetaShred program in 2016 and completely changed his lifestyle. Now he’s inspiring others to do the same. The topics covered include: The moment Daniel decided to make a change Daniel’s advice to beginners who don’t know where to start The struggles of losing weight Daniel’s favorite weekly cheat meal How to sustain the weight loss and keep getting better And much more! Follow BJ on social media: @bjgaddour Check out the 21-Day MetaShred at www.21DayMetaShred.com Check out the all-new MetaShred Extreme at www.MetaShredExtremeDVD.com

Lou is an accomplished author, journalist, and presenter and is also the former fitness editor and fitness director for Men’s Health. He may be best known for his popular book series, "The New Rules of Lifting," but has authored and co-authored many titles in the strength training and diet categories. Topics: - What’s the secret to being a great writer? - How to boost testosterone with diet and exercise - Should men and women train differently? If yes, how so? - How to evolve your training as you age? - And much more! Follow Lou on Instagram @lou_schuler and visit his website at www.LouSchuler.com. Follow BJ on social: @bjgaddour

Julian is known as “The Quad Guy” because he has arguably the best set of quads on the planet. He is also an accomplished natural bodybuilder and an Optimum Nutrition athlete. The topics covered include: - What he learned from taking an “over-the-counter” supplement that gave him gyno at 19 years old - The metabolic damage he suffered following extreme dieting and training in his early training days - The importance of time-under-tension and the mind-muscle connection for muscle growth - How flexible dieting has changed his life - Julian’s favorite quads exercise - Julian’s go-to cheat meal - And much more! For more info: - Follow Julian on IG: @smith.julian - Visit his website at www.TheQuadGuy.com - Please like, share, rate, and subscribe to our podcast! - Order MetaShred Extreme at MetaShredExtremeDVD.com today! - Follow me on social: @bjgaddour

Bobby Maximus is the training director of Gym Jones in Salt Lake City, former UFC fighter, and one of the world's top strength coaches. His new book from Men's Health, "The Maximus Body", has thousands of ways to burn fat, add lean muscle, and build mind-bending fitness. You can follow Bobby @bobbymaximus and buy his new book at maximusbody.com.

In this episode of the SweatCast, MH fitness director BJ Gaddour interviews Mike Farr, who is better known as Silent Mike! Mike is an accomplished powerlifter with a 1603-pound total of the big 3 lifts: 590 squat, 362 bench, and 650 deadlift. Mike is also the co-host of a highly successful podcast called Mark Bell’s PowerCast. The topics covered include: - Why you don’t have to be a world record holder to benefit from powerlifting - How to boost your bench - How to build your squat - How to improve your deadlift - How to build a successful podcast - How to build a successful YouTube channel - And much more!

In this episode of the SweatCast, MH fitness director BJ Gaddour interviews the one and only Cory Gregory. Cory went from a coal miner to a cover model to a serial fitness entrepreneur. He is also a Reebok athlete who has competed in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and most recently Olympic lifting. - What it was like pitching to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the boardroom - Cory’s #SquatEveryDay and #LungeU programs - Cory’s Anabolic Fasting diet - The Muscle Trifecta: doing a bodybuilding, powerlifting, and Olympic lifting competition in the same weekend - How to fight dad bod and stay fit as a busy father - And much more!

In this episode of the SweatCast, MH fitness director BJ Gaddour interviews Kenny Santucci, also known as “Mr. Beautiful.” Kenny is a former fat kid who became a reality star on MTV and is now a CrossFit coach and Reebok athlete based in NYC. Kenny excels in endurance activities having competed in triathlons and the Ironman. The topics covered include: - What was it like being called “The Cupcake Kid” growing up? - Where did the “Mr. Beautiful” persona come from? - The pros and cons of reality TV - The relationship between the entertainment and fitness industry - Training tips for endurance athletes and CrossFitters - And much more! - Visit www.KennySantucci/net and follow him on social: IG: @kennysantucci - Please like, share, rate, and subscribe to our podcast! - Order MetaShred Extreme at MetaShredExtremeDVD.com today! - Follow me on social: @bjgaddour

In this episode of the SweatCast, Fitness Director BJ Gaddour interviews titans of the fitness industry, David Jack and Jeremy Scott. You can see Jeremy as the advanced progression fitness model in our latest MetaShred Extreme DVD. And you can see DJ in hundreds of videos on MensHealth.com. Follow David: @thedavidjack Follow Hannah: @jeremyscottfitness

41-year-old Quaz Sheikh made a goal to get his body back. In 8 weeks, he lost 15.6 pounds and now feels stronger, younger, and more energetic than he did years ago. Here, Quaz shares his road to real results. MetaShredExtremeDVD.com

In this episode of the SweatCast, MH fitness director BJ Gaddour interviews Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D, C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is the author of “Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy” and “The MAX Muscle Plan.” He is also a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles. The topics covered include: -The 3 primary mechanisms of muscle growth -Light or heavy? Low or high rep? Which is best for maximizing gainz? -The best exercises for your back, chest, shoulders, quads, arms, and calves -Blood-flow restriction training - legit or bro-science? Follow Brad on social: @bradshoenfeldphd Follow BJ on social: @bjgaddour

In this episode of the SweatCast, MH fitness director BJ Gaddour interviews Dave “The Band Man” Schmitz. Dave is a physical therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and the world’s leading expert in resistance band training. His passion is focused on helping trainers, clients, and athletes improve their body’s ability to handle momentum, gravity and ground reaction forces using elastic resistance. Dave just turned 54 but he’s got a physique that would make a 34-year old jealous. The topics covered include: -Why bands are such an effective training tool? -Dave’s favorite resistance band exercises -Dave’s favorite resistance band workouts -Training tips for the aging athlete Visit www.ResistanceBandTraining.com and follow Dave on social: FB: facebook.com/ResistanceBandTraining, IG: @dave_rbt Please like, share, rate, and subscribe to our podcast! Order MetaShred Extreme at MetaShredExtremeDVD.com today!