Best Podcasts for the Gym (2026)
The right podcast turns a gym session from something you endure into something you look forward to. Whether you want training advice between sets or something so gripping you forget you're on the treadmill, these 10 shows deliver. A mix of fitness-specific picks and engaging listens that just happen to work brilliantly with a barbell in your hands.
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1. Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge are four personal trainers who cut through fitness industry nonsense with humour and genuine expertise. They cover training programming, nutrition myths, and supplement science in a way that feels like hanging out with mates who actually know what they're talking about. Episodes drop daily, so you'll never run out.
2. Huberman Lab
Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explains the science behind performance, recovery, sleep, and focus with a level of detail that's genuinely useful. His episodes on training protocols, cold exposure, and nutrition give you actionable takeaways you can apply immediately. Episodes run 1-2 hours — perfect for a longer session.
3. Jocko Podcast
Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink talks discipline, leadership, and mental toughness with co-host Echo Charles. There's no better podcast for those mornings when you'd rather stay in bed than hit the squat rack. His matter-of-fact delivery and stories from military history will make you feel like skipping a set is simply not an option.
4. Iron Culture
Eric Helms and Eric Trexler dive deep into the culture and science of lifting. They cover everything from evidence-based hypertrophy training to the philosophy of why we lift in the first place. It's thoughtful, well-researched, and aimed at people who take their training seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
5. Barbell Medicine
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki are both physicians and competitive lifters, which gives them a rare ability to bridge training science and medical evidence. They break down topics like pain management, programming for intermediates, and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach. Weekly episodes keep the content fresh.
6. The Peter Attia Drive
Peter Attia is obsessed with longevity, and his deep-dive interviews with leading researchers cover exercise physiology, metabolic health, and performance in forensic detail. The episodes on zone 2 cardio, strength training for ageing, and nutrition timing are essential listening for anyone who trains with long-term health in mind.
7. 3D Muscle Journey
Five natural bodybuilding coaches — including Eric Helms, Jeff Alberts, and Alberto Nunez — discuss training, nutrition, and competition prep from a strictly evidence-based perspective. It's the go-to podcast for natural lifters who want to optimise their approach without the noise of influencer culture. New episodes drop every two weeks.
8. The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan's long-form interviews are tailor-made for long gym sessions. The fitness and health episodes — with guests like Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and David Goggins — are packed with practical training and nutrition insights. But even the comedy or science episodes make two hours on the gym floor disappear.
9. Revive Stronger
Steve Hall's podcast is a deep well of evidence-based bodybuilding and strength content. Solo episodes break down training principles like progressive overload and periodisation, while guest interviews bring in top coaches and researchers. If you're serious about building muscle naturally, this belongs in your feed.
10. Diary of a CEO
Steven Bartlett's interviews with entrepreneurs, athletes, and scientists hit differently when you're training. Guests open up about discipline, failure, and mindset in ways that fuel the kind of mental focus a hard session demands. Episodes run 1-2 hours and the production quality is consistently excellent.
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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.
