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Stronger Without
Stronger Without is a podcast for anyone ready to remove what no longer serves them and rebuild what truly matters.
Hosted by Adam Hugill, an ex-Army Officer, adventurer, and performance coach, this show cuts through the noise of modern life with raw solo episodes and honest conversations.
No fake positivity. Just the hard truths, lived wisdom, and proven systems that help you reclaim your structure, strength, clarity, and connection.
Episodes blend personal story, timeless philosophy, and high-performance habits to guide men through life’s second act with intention, discipline, and truth.
Stronger Without isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more by living with less.
Stronger Without
From Fed Up to Fit: My Midlife Reset
In this episode, I break down the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that helped me reclaim my strength, structure, and sanity in midlife. If you're tired of the drift physically, mentally, or emotionally this one’s for you.
Want to go deeper? Here’s how to take the next step:
▶️ Join the next Stronger Without Weekend in Purbeck
A one-day reset for men ready to reconnect with nature, brotherhood, and their own potential. No phones. No booze. Just presence.
👉 strongerwithout.uk/events/purbecks
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🧭 Apply for Private Coaching
One-to-one coaching for men ready to lead themselves again — in body, work, and life.
👉 strongerwithout.uk/coaching
00:00 - Introduction & Overview
00:41 - Stronger Without Reset Event Announcement
02:22 - Substack Post: My Midlife Fitness Journey
03:40 - Why Fitness Isn’t Just Exercise
05:05 - My Background: PT, Army, & Sports Science
06:25 - Hitting Rock Bottom: 97kg & Obese
07:35 - Confidence, Clothing, & Social Anxiety
08:59 - Why Midlife Fitness Matters
09:48 - Motivation: Kids, Hills & Healthspan
10:58 - Story Time: From Childhood to Army Life
11:57 - Post-Army: 18 Months Cycling Around the World
13:16 - The Power of Food as Fuel
14:22 - Understanding Diet, Not “Going on a Diet”
15:52 - The Macronutrient Misinformation Era
16:59 - Tracking My Food Changed Everything
18:12 - MacroFactor vs MyFitnessPal
18:50 - From 97kg to 80kg: The Transformation
20:23 - Four Key Habits That Changed My Life
22:24 - Give Yourself a Fitness Goal That Scares You
24:00 - My Marathon Training Plan & New Forest Goal
25:20 - Weight Loss Results: Confidence, Sleep & Health
27:17 - Final Advice: Seven Tips for Midlife Fitness
30:08 - Coaching & Accountability Offers
31:50 - Measure What Matters (Beyond Just Weight)
32:28 - Outro & How to Get Involved
