David Gandy on Losing Muscle & Gaining Perspective 💪

David Gandy joins us for a raw, honest conversation about body image, masculinity, and how his approach to fitness has evolved across decades in the spotlight. From being told he was “too big” for fashion to discovering the power of training for longevity, not ego, this is Gandy like you’ve never heard him before.

We unpack why he walked away from heavy lifting, how fatherhood reshaped his priorities, and the underrated truth about what really makes men look good in a T-shirt. Plus: the nutrition mistakes most guys still make, how to stay in shape past 40, and the gym insult that nearly derailed him.

🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 – The Comment That Changed Everything
03:00 – Gandy's Take on Masculine Identity
07:00 – Sports, Competitiveness, and Childhood Confidence
10:30 – The Awkward Fat Phase & Body Recomposition
14:20 – University, Modeling Breakthrough, and Industry Misfit
18:00 – Transitioning from Sport to Gym-Based Fitness
22:00 – Evolving Training Philosophy: From Mass to Longevity
28:30 – What Gandy’s Workouts Look Like at 45
32:15 – Nutrition Misconceptions in the Modelling World
36:00 – How to Stay Big Without Eating Like a Maniac
41:00 – Intermittent Fasting, Reality vs Hype
45:00 – Performance vs Health: A Misunderstood Debate
49:00 – What Women Actually Think Looks Good
53:30 – Designing Clothes That Fit Real Men
59:00 – The Ultimate Confidence T-Shirt Formula
1:02:30 – David Gandy’s Health Philosophy
1:06:00 – The Underrated Power of Magnesium
1:09:00 – Final Reflections on Fatherhood, Fitness, and Fashion

Men's Health UK

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Host: https://www.instagram.com/theandrew.tracey/
Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/
DOP: https://www.instagram.com/alistermalcolm/

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