The Health Huns
The Messy Side of Health and Fitness!
Your favourite amateur athletes keeping it real, discussing the messy side of health and fitness
Episodes
35 episodes
EP.33 Do We Need New Year Goals?
Fresh calendars don’t change lives—clear systems do. We kick off 2026 by swapping pressure-heavy resolutions for grounded routines, starting with two big levers: self-awareness and intentional time. From keeping workouts short and consistent to...
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EP.32 Snog, Marry, Avoid - Fitness Influencer Edition
What happens when you judge fitness influencers by who you’d snog, who you’d marry, and who you’d avoid? A lot of laughs—and a surprisingly sharp filter for cutting through hype. We put big names on the playful hot seat and unpack what their co...
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EP.31 Navigating the Festivities
December doesn’t just bring twinkly lights; it brings the “super flu,” bulging calendars, and snack tables that call your name. We share a realistic, compassionate game plan for staying well through illness, navigating peak‑work weeks, and enjo...
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EP.30 Top 10 Fitness Trends We Love And Loathe
One day Rhi will get the episode number right Trend cycles promise transformation, but not all of them care about your health. We dig into the last decade of fitness with a clear lens: what actually helps you feel strong,...
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Episode 30
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EP.29 Weight-loss and identity shifts
@joshuahillsnutrition @michaelulloaptWe pull apart the glossy myths of weight loss and talk about identity, confidence, and the way the world treats you when your body changes. Training wins, colder mornings, hair shedding, and loose ski...
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EP.28 Fitness and the patriarchy
Ever walked into a gym and felt the room decide whether you belong there? We start with the everyday stuff — cold runs, reluctant 10k sign-ups, the bravery of showing up alone — and then pull the camera back to show the bigger picture shaping t...
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EP.27 Is it ok to have 'body goals'?
What if the most important progress you make never shows up on a scale? We open the door to a frank, funny, and nuanced conversation about body goals, identity, and the everyday wins that actually change how life feels. From airplane seatbelts ...
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Episode 27
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EP.26 How to level up your gym game and confidence
Think everyone at the gym knows exactly what they’re doing? Here’s a secret: most people are focused on themselves, often unsure about their own form. We dig into how to turn that insight into confidence, so you can train harder, smarter, and a...
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Ep.25 Lily Allen, Health and Fitness House of Horrors, Ghost Stories
What if the scariest thing in fitness isn’t a burpee, but a panel of blokes explaining the menstrual cycle? Our Halloween special turns the gym into a haunted house and tours every room you secretly dread: MLM pitches at the door, sleds blockin...
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Episode 25
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Ep.24 Our Top 10 Health and Fitness Icks!
If the weights floor has ever felt like a stage for the loudest person in the room, you’re not alone. We’re digging into the fitness “icks” that drain motivation and shut people out—from theatrical grunts and plate slamming to smug couples coac...
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Episode 24
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Ep.23 Leggings, Lifting, and `Laughing through the Tears - Lauren Ashley Gordon
A big thank you to Lauren for joining us for this episode. You can find Lauren on Instagram @laurenashleygordonPlease review and share this episode if you enjoyed it, it really helps us grow the pod and continue creating content for you ...
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Ep.22 Self-Sabotage and How To Overcome It
Ever feel like you’re the one standing between you and your goals? We break down self-sabotage with unflinching honesty and a lot of practical warmth—why we set giant, glittering plans we can’t sustain, how “start on Monday” thinking keeps us l...
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Episode 22
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Ep.21 HYROX
We dig into what makes a fitness community feel genuinely welcoming, where glossy events set hidden barriers, and how to build spaces that fit real lives rather than perfect images. Respect for HIROX, Ironman, and elite clubs stands alongside a...
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Episode 21
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Ep.20 Listener Q&A #2
A 20th‑episode milestone deserves a little chaos, so we opened the floor to your questions and went wherever they led—no fluff, no shame, just real talk. From normalising leaks during workouts to the eternal “Do I really need 150g of protein?” ...
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Episode 20
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Ep.19 Supplements
Hype sells. Health doesn’t need to. We invited the supplement aisle into the light and asked the only questions that matter: does it work, is it safe, and is there a simpler way to get the same benefit? Between gym stories, a fresh rowing PB, a...
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Episode 19
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EP.18 The Messy Truth About Consistency
Consistency - that magical buzzword thrown around in fitness circles as the ultimate solution to all our health and wellness struggles. But what exactly does consistency mean, and is it truly the golden ticket we're led to believe?In th...
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Ep.17 The Mysterious World of Women’s Health
Every woman knows the feeling—sitting in a doctor's office, describing debilitating symptoms, only to be dismissed with "try losing weight" or "it's just hormones." This isn't just frustrating; it's dangerous.We're pulling back the curt...
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Ep.16 Helen Anderson
Helen Anderson joins us to share her health and fitness journey, including how she transitioned from being an internet personality representing body positivity to losing weight and finding joy in fitness on her own terms.• Helen explain...
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Episode 16
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Ep.15 Fat Kid Trauma, Boxwave, and PE nightmares
Remember lining up in the school hall to be weighed in front of everyone? Or being forced to wear those ridiculous PE knickers while attempting gymnastics? The humiliation of childhood PE classes is something many of us carry well into adulthoo...
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minisode #2 - How we are preparing for our next 10k
Running a 10K doesn't have to be a high-pressure experience. Our candid conversation about Run Norwich preparation reveals the laid-back yet effective approach two everyday runners are taking toward this popular city event.We dive into ...
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Ep.14 Grifters and Jaffa Cakes
Follow us on IG : @thehealthhunspodScrolling through social media, you've likely encountered them – charismatic personalities making bold health claims, promising miraculous results, and denouncing mainstream advice. Welcome t...
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EP.13 Breaking Down Sexism in Health and Fitness: From Lionesses to Lifting Weights
Sexism in the health and fitness industry creates significant barriers, particularly for women, manifesting in everything from marketing language to funding disparities and objectification in gym spaces. We explore how these systemic issues aff...
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EP.12 Q&A Listener Special
We explore the messy side of health and fitness, addressing listener questions with honesty, humor, and practical wisdom to help you feel less alone in your journey.• Health and fitness as a lifelong journey rather than an "on or off" a...
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Episode 12
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