Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss Dilemma
Episode 448
In the final episode of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss tackle the complex question of whether endurance athletes should fast, and if so, how to do it safely without compromising trai…
Published on 3 hours ago
Episode 2: Types of Fasting Explained - What Works and What's Just Hype
Episode 447
In part two of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss dive deep into the different types of fasting protocols available today. From time-restricted eating to extreme approaches with catchy n…
Published on 1 week ago
Episode 1: Understanding Fasting and Nutrition - The Science Behind What Happens When We Fast
Episode 446
In this first episode of our three-part fasting series, Simon Ward welcomes Dr. Jules Strauss to explore the evolutionary science behind fasting and what actually happens in our bodies when we restri…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Creatine, Brain Health, and Ageing Strong — with Dr Tommy Wood
Episode 445
In this week’s BeBattleReady podcast, Simon Ward welcomes back Dr Tommy Wood to explore one of the most researched yet misunderstood supplements - creatine. While most athletes associate it with musc…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The 70% Rule: Why Most 'Aging' Is Actually Reversible - September Podcast Summary
Episode 444
The aging athlete's journey doesn't have to mean inevitable decline. In this reflective episode, Simon and Bethany Ward revisit September's most impactful conversations, distilling key lessons from t…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Brain Health & Dementia Prevention with Dr. Tommy Wood
Episode 443
Your brain is your most valuable asset - yet most athletes spend more time maintaining their bikes than protecting their cognitive health. In this episode, Simon sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Tom…
Published on 1 month ago
Strong Bones, Strong Future — How to Stay Unbreakable
Episode 442
Strong bones are the armour that carry us through life’s battles — whether it’s racing triathlon, carrying the shopping, or keeping up with grandchildren. Yet too many athletes only notice cracks in …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
From Trauma to Triumph: Tom Page and Julia Saunders on Resilience, Recovery and Riding 19,000km
Episode 441
In this episode of the Be Battle Ready podcast, Simon is joined by Tom Page and his partner Julia Saunders. Their story begins at Ironman Hamburg, where Tom’s race — and life — changed in an instant …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Running Stronger After 50: The 4-Step Solution (Part 2) (with Bobby McGee & Matt Pendola
Episode 440
In this second part of my conversation with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola, we move beyond the challenges of ageing and dive straight into the solutions…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Running Performance After 50: Why It Declines More Than Swimming & Cycling (Part 1)
Episode 439
In this eye-opening first part of a two-part series, host Simon Ward sits down with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola to tackle a frustrating reality many …
Published on 2 months ago