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Men’s Health: Built For Life

Men's Health UK

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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  • March 19 · 50 min

    At 52, Paddy McGuinness Changed His Body – This Is How

    Comedian, broadcaster and newly minted Men’s Health cover star Paddy McGuinness joins Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey to talk discipline, routines and what he learned from taking on the 75 Hard challenge in his fifties. After years of dipping in and out of training, Paddy explains why the simple structure of the challenge finally made things click – and how focusing on the basics helped him build momentum. He shares how committing to daily movement, reading and consistency reshaped his approach to fitness, while also sharpening his mindset and bringing a new level of discipline to his day. Along the way we get into why routines matter, how accountability can make or break a goal, and what it’s like preparing for a Men’s Health cover shoot. Paddy also reflects on learning new habits later in life, why it’s never too late to start taking your health seriously, and the surprising mental benefits that came from sticking to a simple plan. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with training – or wondered whether a structured challenge might be the push you need – this conversation is packed with relatable insights. Want to try the plan that got Paddy McGuinness into the best shape of his life at 52? We’re sharing 14-days free access to try the Men’s Health guide to how best to do 75 Hard – sign up here: https://link.menshealth.co.uk/join/signup-mens-health-podcast-paddy Want more from Men’s Health? Join the Men’s Health SQUAD for exclusive training plans, expert advice and tools to help you get stronger, faster – we’re with you every rep of the way. Visit www.menshealth.com/uk/mh-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices