Merry Christmas and welcome to this special Boxing Day Mailbag where the Fit Dads will open their sacks of banter. Ryan & Brad bust some myth, share some bizarre "would-you-rathers" but don't worry, underneath the nonsense, there is real value.....

We open up the listener's mailbag to answer hard hitting listener questions on fasting, supplements, hydration, raining volume vs intensity, advice for young coaches and how to balance looking good with actually performing well.

If you want an episode that feels like sitting on the sofa with mates, laughing one minute and learning something useful the next, this one's for you.

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#fitnessandlife

#BoxingDayMailbag

In this episode, Ryan and Brad talk Christmas food!

With Christmas 2025 just around the corner let's unwrap what really goes into festive foods.

From classic starters, boozy creamy liqueurs to mindlessly scranning on celebrations in the twilight zone period between Xmas and New Year, we cover the calories and nutrition facts on everything you love at Christmas.....yes, even pigs in blankets.

Eat, drink and be merry, from the Fit Dads.If you or anyone you know is affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating, please contact SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association) for education and support.

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#FestiveFoodFacts
#HolidayEatingHabits
#FitDadsAtChristmas
#SeasonalNutrition

In this week's Fit Dads Podcast, Brad and Ryan bring you a Christmas present special, our top 10 budget friendly fitness buys for the gym buff in your life.

It's basically Christmas morning for gym lovers, as we unwrap our top budget-friendly fitness buys for the lifter or runner.

From tech, gadgets, recovery gifts to helpful gym gear you'll leave this one feeling equipped. Plus we finish this one with some "spenny buys" should your budget stretch further.

Get ready to have more ideas than your bank account wants you to, and exactly the kind of list that turns a last-minute Christmas panic into “I nailed it this year.

This one’s a stocking filler....in audio form.

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#GymGearRecommendations

#FitDadCommunity

#ChristmasFitnessGifts

#WorkoutEssentials

Somehow, we've hit triple digits! And what better place to celebrate than the legendary Heist Brewery in Sheffield.

Massive shout-out to the team for letting us take over the taproom, spill our thoughts, and probably get in the way of someone’s quiet pint. Episode 100 deserved a special setting, and Heist absolutely delivered.

In this milestone episode, we take a proper look back at the road to 100. The wins, the wobbles, the episodes that surprised us, and the lessons that have reshaped how we coach, parent, train and live.

We keep things festive too, rating the best and worst Christmas foods with the kind of seriousness usually reserved for Olympic selection committees. Controversial takes incoming.

And of course, we talk about the future. Where is the Fit Dads Podcast heading now that we've broken the 100-episode barrier? Think bigger guests, bolder topics, more live shows, more community, and more honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood and everything in between.

If you’ve been with us since episode one, or if you’ve only just jumped in, this one is a proper thank you.

Here’s to the next hundred.

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#PodcastMilestone

#DadLifeCommunity

#SheffieldPodcast

#FitnessAndFatherhood

Luke Staton is back, and he’s here to INSPIRE.

If there’s one event you have to be at in 2026, it’s Inspire 2026 on the 22nd Jan at the Theatre Royal Wakefield.

Luke walks us through the wild, vulnerable, and genuinely inspiring journey that led him to take his message from small rooms to a full-blown theatre stage.

No hype. No polished superhero story. Just the truth about chasing a big dream while juggling real life.

We get into what the day will look like, why it’s built for everyday people, not business owners, and how the event is designed to leave you fired up to take action in your own life.

Luke shares stories about the people involved, from ex convicts turned multi-millionaires, to CEO’s, to the next generation of sports stars.

If you're looking for a spark, a challenge, or just proof that growth doesn’t stop when life gets busy, this episode has it.

And if you want to be in the room for Inspire 2026, we’ve got you, listeners get 10% off tickets with the code fitdadspod10, just click here --> https://lukestaton.org/home-inspire-2026-8770

Big dreams. Real people, and an opportunity to get in a room with some unreal humans.

#Inspire2026

#FitDadCommunity

#MindsetMatters

#TakeActionToday

#LiveWithPurpose

This week we sat down with Kirsty Armstrong and Sophie O'Horan from SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association) for an episode that should be essential listening for anyone who trains, parents and coaches.

Eating disorders don’t just appear in extreme cases or dramatic headlines, they often grow quietly inside environments that look “healthy,” fuelled by pressure, misunderstanding and the kind of shame that keeps people silent.

Together, we tear into the three layers of stigma that stop people getting help: the public stigma shaped by society’s assumptions, the structural stigma baked into policies like BMI-based gatekeeping, and the self-stigma that twists someone’s own view of their worth and their struggle.

The girls open up about their own struggles and discuss SYEDA’s mission with clarity and heart, supporting individuals, educating families, and reshaping the systems that make recovery harder than it needs to be.

If you’ve ever worried about a friend, a client or your own child, this episode gives you the early warning signs to look for, the communication skills that actually help, and the confidence to start a difficult conversation with compassion instead of fear.

They also break down their training resources, explain how to access support, and share real service-user stories that remind us recovery is possible, powerful and worth the effort.

This episode isn’t just informative, it’s a quiet wake-up call to build a fitness culture that lifts people up instead of pushing them over the edge.

#EatingDisorderAwareness

#RecoveryIsPossible

#MentalHealthInFitness

#SupportNotStigma

#StrongBodyStrongMind

When December rolls around, expect cold mornings, Christmas chaos, office parties, and that little voice saying "I’ll start again in January." All of which can be huge hurdles to staying sane and healthy throughout December.

This week, we’re talking about the December Fitness Gameplan to help actually enjoy the holidays, without wrecking your progress or your sanity.

The Fit Dads tackle the chaos, calories, and Christmas carnage that December brings. From the "black hole" between Christmas and New Year, energy balance, mindless eating, the power of walking more, why it’s okay to go hands-off on Christmas Day and still have fun through the festive season.

Expect laughs about panto season, Ryan's annual 10-pint challenge, matching pyjamas, and festive fish pies, but also some deep dives into loneliness, sleep quality, and why reaching out if you’re struggling could be the most important lift you make this year.

December isn't about perfection, it’s about presence, perspective, and having a plan before the tinsel hits the fan

This week, Ryan & Brad dive headfirst into the digital unknown, exploring the wild world of Artificial Intelligence and its growing influence on health, fitness, and the way we live.

Is AI & fitness a match made in heaven or nightmare waiting to happen?

AI is already in our pockets, but are the implications for our everyday life, for our fitness efforts and for our parenting.

The lads discuss deepfakes, superintelligence, and what happens when machines start to think for us , stunting learning rates and slashing creativity, what problems, opportunities and life changing developments are going to come from general AI and (possibly) superitelligent AI.

Plus, the Fit Dads tackle parenting in an AI-driven world, the effect on child development, and the question on everyone’s mind, are we embracing AI or being quietly consumed by it?

This one’s a thought-provoking blend of fascination and fear perfect for anyone curious about the future of fitness, technology, and humanity itself.

Is AI the future? Or humanities Doom?

Hear our take here.

#AIFuture #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #FitnessTech #ArtificialIntelligence #FitDadsPodcast