5 Best Fitness Podcasts to Inspire you in the Gym

Need a little extra motivation in the gym? Then you should consider a podcast for your next session. We love to train with a bit of music in the background but sometimes it just doesn't inspire us. So why not switch to an awesome podcast that will have you motivated and educated throughout your session? 

We have dived deep into our podcast collection and pulled out the favourites that we know will inspire you in your next session. These podcasts are suitable for any fitness lover. Whether you’re a qualified personal trainer or gym instructor or just love to live a healthy lifestyle, anyone can take away a podcast from this list.

If you’re looking for the best gym podcasts in 2022, then look no further than this blog for the best inspiring fitness podcasts. 

5 Best Fitness Podcasts to Inspire you in the Gym

1. Found My Fitness

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Rated 4.8/5 on Apple Podcasts

Are you looking for a podcast to learn while you work out? Then Found My Fitness could be the one for you! The amazing Dr Rhonda Patrick deep dives into everything health, nutrition, science, age and fitness.

She offers her listeners a space to learn about how to improve their quality of life! She discusses topics like building muscle, Omega-3 benefits, the myths of covid, exercise for Parkinson's disease and so much more!

Dr Rhonda Patrick has a wonderful way of making complex scientific subjects easy to understand and how to apply them to everyday life. Her fantastic career has led her to make groundbreaking discoveries and publish a variety of her work.

She is now on a mission to help people make changes to their health with a practical, on-hand approach. This podcast will give you the education you never knew you needed. Packed full of data, great guests and useful information to make positive changes in your life, you can work out with motivation and knowledge.

This is a perfect podcast for those sweaty sessions on the stair master or a long walk on your rest day. This is also a great podcast for gym instructors or personal trainers looking to expand their knowledge to better help their clients.

2. Fit & Fearless

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Rated 4.8/5 on Apple Podcasts

This is an oldie but a goodie. If you haven't found the Fit & Fearless podcast yet, it could be the perfect gym partner. Recorded a few years back, this hot-in-demand podcast talks all about fitness and body confidence.

Featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, this podcast is presented by the personal trainers and bloggers Tally Rye, Vicky Spence and Zanna van Dijk. They dive deep into subjects like sleep, the power of sport, grief and exercise, personal training and so much more!

Even though this podcast is from 2020, everyone is desperate for it to return. Until it does, you have a huge range of episodes to get stuck into. 

This is the perfect podcast for those who are new to the fitness industry, love the gym and want to learn more or just those who need a good old gym motivation boost. 

One of the reasons why we love this podcast so much is because it is made by women who boost other women up! Because that's what the gym should be about, supporting each other on an amazing journey to health and fitness. 

 3. Not Another Fitness Podcast

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Rated 5/5 on Apple Podcasts

Looking for a podcast from coaches about the world of fitness and nutrition? Then these could be the people for you. Presented by Amy Ramshead and Andy Scraggs, this podcast delves into their world, sharing thoughts on fitness and nutrition to help educate others. 

This is a great podcast to listen to learn more about the fitness industry. From gym hacks to bulking to weight loss to personal training, they cover all bases with a lot of laughs along the way.

So whether you’re after some new techniques, want to hear all the rants of coaches or need some advice on the gym, they have it all for you. We love this one, it's real and honest and a refreshing podcast from fellow fitness professionals.

4. Feel Better Live More, Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Rated 4.7/5 on Apple Podcast

Feeling a little run down, struggling with your mental health, or just wanting to learn more about your body? Then this could be the podcast for you. 

Dr Rangan Chatterjee has over 20 years of experience as a GP and has published 4 fantastic books. With a wealth of experience, he is on a mission to debunk health myths, and interview health professionals and personalities to break down how we eat, sleep, move and relax.

His podcast subjects vary from strength training to disease to confidence tips, there is an episode for every type of listener. Boost your knowledge and motivation with this brilliant, informational podcast.

This is the perfect podcast if you want an easy way to learn more, and keep you motivated throughout your workout. You will be inspired to live your best, healthy life after a podcast! This is a favourite of the FIT family.

5. Running for Real

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Rated 4.7/5 on Apple Podcasts

Hosted by the legendary marathon runner Tina Muir, this podcast is unlike any other fitness podcast. It’s about inspiring and sharing conversations about the love for running to encourage others.

This podcast discusses all things running. From how it can help our environment, and uplift communities to how running can create the truest version of ourselves, it covers all bases. Tina Muir talks to many wonderful guests about running, giving you a sneak peek at how running has changed lives all over the world. 

One of our favourite things about this podcast is the Together Run sections. This is where Tina runs with you. She checks in our your mental health, does body scans, runs in nature and chats with you. Think of it as a running partner in your ear. It's the ultimate running motivation!

This podcast is the perfect push for your next run in a gym or out in nature. You might not be able to run again without it!

We love each one of these podcasts, they are tried and tested. From information to inspiration, they can be the perfect partners for your next gym session. 

Give them a try now and again when you need that extra boost. They can also be great companions on a dog walk, a long drive or even a trip to the shops. However you listen to them, we hope they give you that boost of confidence and healthy inspiration that you’re craving.

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