Senior Fitness Podcast

Ian Baird spent nearly two decades in professional football, making 498 appearances and scoring 145 goals for clubs including Southampton, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Hearts, and Brighton. In this episode, Ian reflects on football in the ’80s and ’90s, playing through injuries, life after the game, and the lessons he wishes he knew as a young professional. From old-school dressing rooms and legendary managers to knee replacements, boxing training, and staying active in his 60s, this is a conversation on discipline, longevity, and why looking after your body today pays dividends tomorrow.

Paul Merson’s football career brought trophies, fame, and life at the very top of the game — but behind it came battles with addiction, mental health, and finding purpose beyond football. In this episode, the Arsenal and England legend reflects on recovery, family life, fitness, aging, and the lessons he’s learned through decades in and out of the spotlight. From old-school football stories and dressing room culture to living in the moment and rebuilding life one day at a time, this is a deeply honest conversation on perspective, resilience, and what really matters.

Trevor Smith didn’t start his fitness journey with a podium finish — it started with a wake-up call from a wedding photo. In this episode, Trevor shares how he rebuilt his health, lost weight, and went from feeling unfit at 60 to competing in HYROX World Championships. From mindset shifts and morning routines to accountability, nutrition, recovery, and longevity, this is a conversation on staying competitive, building sustainable habits, and redefining what aging well can look like.

Jan Souleyman has spent a lifetime competing — from football and trail running to becoming one of Asia’s top 50+ HYROX athletes. In this episode, he shares how years of training, discipline, and staying active eventually led him to HYROX, and why the sport has become such a powerful outlet for competitiveness later in life. From race strategy and recovery to doubles racing, injury prevention, and the obsession of chasing PBs, this is a conversation on longevity, performance, and finding new ways to keep competing.

Edwin Moses never expected to become an Olympian — let alone a double Olympic gold medalist and world record holder. In this episode, he shares how a scientific approach, consistent training, and years of persistence shaped one of the most dominant careers in athletics. From starting as an unrecruited athlete to redefining how the 400m hurdles was run, Edwin talks about discipline, precision, and what it takes to improve over time. A conversation on mastery, longevity, and thinking differently.

Jason Donovan has spent over four decades performing — and continues to show up with the same energy today. In this episode, he shares how he’s stayed active, disciplined, and consistent over the years, from life on screen to performing on stage. He talks about building simple habits, staying in motion, and finding what works for your body as you get older — along with the mindset that keeps him going. A conversation on longevity, balance, and just getting on with it.

Geoffrey Booth went into his first HYROX with no real preparation — and no idea how tough it would be. Now competing in his 70s, he continues to train, improve, and show up week after week, balancing work, recovery, and the discipline it takes to keep going. In this episode, Geoffrey shares how his training has evolved over the years, what it takes to stay competitive, and why consistency matters more than anything else.

Craig Bellamy built his career on intensity — but over time, that intensity has evolved. From his days as a Premier League footballer to his role as Wales manager, this episode explores how his mindset has changed, what it takes to stay competitive, and how to keep pushing yourself as you get older.

Ross Bendix collapsed on New Year’s Day 2022 at 127kg — a moment that changed everything. Since then, he’s lost nearly 60kg and rebuilt his life through consistency, discipline, and showing up day after day. In this episode, Ross shares the reality behind his transformation, what it took to turn things around, and why it’s never too late to start again.