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
29 episodes
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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39:28
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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34:41
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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46:16
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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EP.11: SLEEP, REST, RECOVER
Ever felt guilty for taking a rest day? You're not alone. Sleep, rest, and recovery might not be the sexiest topics in fitness, but they're the secret weapons that can transform your health journey.We dive into the science of sleep cycl...
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Episode 11
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49:08
EP.10 Body Image: The Messy Truth About How We See Ourselves
If you enjoyed this episode please share, rate, and review! Follow us on IG @thehealthhunspodThe mirror doesn't lie—but our perception certainly can. In this raw, unfiltered conversation about body image, we peel b...
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EP.9 Soak Your Beans and Empty Your Wallet: The Wellness Grift
Share this episode and tag us!! Even if you didn’t like it! @thehealthhunspodWellness sounds like it should be a universally good thing, right? Who wouldn't want to be "well"? Yet beneath the serene Instagram aesthetics and ex...
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Episode 9
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50:02
EP.8 Nutrition Myths: The Truth Beyond the Trends
Ever wondered why nutrition advice feels like it's constantly contradicting itself? In this refreshingly honest discussion, we cut through the noise surrounding what we eat, exposing how the same basic principles of nutrition have been endlessl...
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Episode 8
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EP.7 Do You Really Need That Running Vest?
Ever stared at a cupboard full of abandoned fitness gear and wondered where you went wrong? You're not alone. The UK fitness industry is booming at £5.7 billion annually, despite economic challenges. But how much of that spending translates to ...
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