Enjoy the Moment  - Interview with Lee Phillips, London’s Fittest Firefighter and Double World Champion

Lee Phillips is a firefighter, athlete, model and fitness professional who has appeared on the cover of the iconic and best-selling men’s magazine ‘Men’s Health a record 22 times internationally.
Health, fitness and sports are a massive part of his life and he combines these with working as a firefighter and model. As a professional firefighter, he is passionate about doing something positive and making a difference in the community helping others.
After joining the fire service Lee began competing in firefighter fitness competitions and is the current holder of the title ‘London’s Fittest Firefighter’ and is also a double World Champion winning gold in both ‘The Ultimate Firefighter’ and CrossFit competitions at the World Police and Firefighter Games.
Listen in to find out exactly what it takes in this enjoyable episode.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Fitness
When I first started it was about consistency and routine and then it becomes part of your lifestyle because it’s what you are used to and enjoy doing.
I’m in shape all of the time,  I hold my physique  throughout the year.
I’ve always mixed cardio and weights to achieve the results I’ve wanted.
In rugby, there is respect for those you are playing with and it is an important part of the culture.
Rugby and sports help develop skills and communication with others and I’ve always enjoyed team sports.
I like to set myself challenges which is why I compete in  competitions.
It’s vital to set goals and have a vision for the future. Otherwise, how do you know where you are going.
Unless you’ve got something to train for it can be difficult to be motivated in training.
Firefighter
I didn’t know what I wanted to do – but all my friends were going to university so I just picked something to get there and then went on to join the fire service in London because that’s where I wanted to be.
There is a great variety of levels of fitness across firefighters.
You need to be fit because you can find yourself in a position where you may need to carry your partner out of a situation.
As a firefighter being in stressful situations means you need to use the services available following challenging calls to look after your mental well-being.
If I had to choose between modelling and fighting it would be firefighting because every day is different and you have the opportunity to make a difference. 
Modelling
Andi Peters has become a friend as well as my manager.
He has lots of different businesses including the sports model agency that I’m a part of.
I do eat foods that are not good for me occasionally, it would unrealistic to say you would never eat anything you shouldn’t, the important thing is that it’s only occasionally.
I’m a brand ambassador for several different companies as I like to keep busy
I am currently very involved in Turf Games -  a functional fitness competition similar to CrossFit but is more accessible.
You take part as a team and it’s all about the tactics used as a team to complete the set workouts throughout the competition.
  
BEST MOMENTS
‘I feel fitter now than I ever have – age is definitely just a number’
‘I’m always trying to develop myself and learn new things’
‘Enjoy the moment but always have goals that you are looking forward to’
  
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Steven Sully Study Podcast
Lee Phillips Instagram
 
ABOUT THE HOST
The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships. As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life. My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful.
 
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