Best Health & Fitness Podcasts (2026)
Health podcasts used to mean vague wellness advice and supplement ads. The best ones now bring real science, proper credentials and genuinely useful information you can apply the same day. Here are 10 that are worth your time in 2026.
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1. Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford, breaks down how the brain and body actually work — then gives you specific, science-backed protocols to improve sleep, focus, exercise and more. Episodes run long (often two hours) but the depth is what makes them valuable. Two new episodes a week and consistently one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world.
2. The Peter Attia Drive
Dr. Peter Attia takes longevity seriously. Each episode is a deep conversation with a leading researcher on topics like cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, metabolic function and exercise science. The level of detail is unmatched — expect to learn things your own doctor hasn't mentioned yet.
3. ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf hosts conversations with world-class scientists, including ZOE co-founder Professor Tim Spector, about what the latest research actually says about food and health. The show is especially strong on gut health, personalised nutrition and separating evidence from food industry marketing. New episodes land weekly and the production quality is excellent.
4. FoundMyFitness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick has spent over a decade translating complex biomedical research into something non-scientists can use. She covers nutrition, ageing, exercise physiology and supplementation with a rigour that few other hosts match. If you want to understand the "why" behind health recommendations rather than just the "what," this is your show.
5. The Model Health Show
Shawn Stevenson covers nutrition, sleep, exercise and mental health with an energy that keeps you engaged without sacrificing accuracy. He brings on researchers and clinicians but keeps the conversation accessible. Over a decade of episodes and still releasing two to three times a week.
6. Maintenance Phase
Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon take popular health and wellness claims and examine whether the science actually supports them. They have covered everything from the BMI to detox diets to the wellness industry's favourite buzzwords. If you have ever suspected that a health trend sounded too good to be true, this show will confirm your instincts with receipts.
7. Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson interviews scientists, authors and thinkers across health, psychology and human performance. The guest list is strong — past episodes feature Andrew Huberman, Matthew Walker and David Goggins — and Williamson asks the follow-up questions most interviewers miss. Over a billion downloads and three episodes a week.
8. The Genius Life
Health journalist and bestselling author Max Lugavere focuses on brain health, nutrition, exercise and environmental factors that affect how you feel and perform. Episodes are typically 60 to 90 minutes and packed with actionable advice. His personal story — his mother's battle with dementia inspired his career shift — gives the show a depth that goes beyond typical health content.
9. Mind Pump
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews cut through fitness industry noise with a mix of evidence-based training advice, nutrition science and honest takes on supplements and trends. They release daily episodes and have built a reputation for calling out bad information in the fitness space. Over 2,400 episodes and a loyal following that keeps growing.
10. The Doctor's Kitchen
Dr. Rupy Aujla, a practising NHS doctor, explores how food and lifestyle choices affect health outcomes. The show covers nutritional medicine, mental wellbeing and practical approaches to cooking for better health. With over 400 episodes, it is one of the best UK-based health podcasts going and a great complement to the more US-centric shows on this list.
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Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
