Build Without Breaking - With Brian Keane

Paul Dermody joins me for today's Q+A format episode. It's a bounce-back fly on the wall conversation based around the questions below.    We take turns answering and then bounce back and forth to add more context to why we think or believe it is that way. Enjoy.        If you could eradicate one product/craze/fad/person from the fitness space, what would it be? 08:43     Successfully lost weight...

Jess is a blogger, fitness enthusiast and future pharmacist.  She uses her social media to promote the message of health, harmony and happiness and is consistently trying to inspire and motivate anyone she comes in contact with. In today's episode we talk about everything from mental health, getting over life lows and changing the way you see things to eating well and living a healthy lifestyle. E...

Today's episode is with a very special guest. Simon Halpin is the man who ran Marathon Des Sable alongside me in 2018. He was also with me every step of the way for our 230km run through the Arctic Circle in February of this year.   This is much more of a 'fly on the wall conversation' type of episode than a structured interview. On top of talking through Simon's Ironman triathlon experience, we g...

Jessica Gresty is an online coach, vegan advocate and female bodybuilder. She is also the co-founder of the clothing company 'bythycreator' In today's episode, we talk about everything handling social media negativity, dealing with anxiety and mental health to how switching to a vegan lifestyle has helped her build more muscle, lose more body fat and ramp up her energy levels. Enjoy. Sponsored by...

I've been given some incredible advice over years so for today's episode I've expanded on the ones that have had the biggest impact on me.   Another 'press record and talk episode. I hope it helps.       To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want 02:32     What's meant for you won't pass you 14:23     Leave your ego at the door  20:25     Don't compare your chapter 1 to someone else's...

If you're confused about whether you should or shouldn't consume dairy or milk, hopefully this short podcast helps to clear it up.  10 Question Q+A Monday-Friday on Instagram and I'll be taking the questions from there. Instagram Brian_keane_fitness

Shane is an online coach, ultra-endurance athlete and social media influencer. You may recognise his voice from episode 120-titled Shane Finn on 24 marathons in 24 days that we recorded way back in Nov 2017.   In today's episode, we are going to talk about Shanes most recent adventure, which had him, run and cycle across the whole of the USA! This is an incredible story about drive, grit and sheer...

Charlie is an online transformation coach, muscle and fitness model and social media influencer with over 210k followers on his Instagram account. He specialises in working with busy professionals between the ages of 25 and 40, who enjoy the qualities of life, whilst at the same time being able to achieve their dream physique.   Here are some of the things we talked about in today's episode.     T...

For anyone confused about calculating calorie deficits for fat loss. 10 Question Q+A Monday-Friday on Instagram and I'll be taking the questions from there. Instagram Brian_keane_fitness

Today's Q+A from my Instagram     Can protein powder make you gain weight or bloat if you're not working out regularly? 05:18       Are you HIIT workout on Instagram better than traditional hypertrophy workouts? 13:09       Not seeing results after 4 weeks on a program and I'm in a deficit and I'm very active? 17:43       Diet overhaul for weight loss. Is it best to use a PT, nutritionist or dieti...

Dr. James LaValle, is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, best selling author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist. He is the author of the most recently released book, Your Blood Never Lies, as well as his best seller, Cracking the Metabolic Code. The microbiome is one of the most complex, misunderstood systems in our bodies — yet, one of the most important. Today's episode is one...

Alex is a professional fitness model, entrepreneur and personal trainer. He is the creator of #CROCKFIT - an online fitness platform that has motivated and transformed thousands of people around the world, leading to over 350k followers on social media (including his Instagram page which has over 244k followers) For almost 10 years Alex has made it his mission to give people the tools to achieve a...

Dr. Galpin is the creator of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at CSU Fullerton, as well as their Director of Sports Performance. His Ph. D. is in Human Bioenergetics and his master's degree is in Human Movement Science.   He is also the co-author of book Unplugged: Evolve From Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness Performance and Consciousness and his studies prove that most people don't fully unde...

Nick Littlehales is the leading elite sport sleep coach to the biggest names in the sporting world, including British Cycling and Team Sky's recording-breaking cyclists, top Premiership and international football teams and players, Rugby Union and Rugby League, and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Chairman of the UK Sleep Council and a former professional golfer, he has thirty years' experience in...

Similar to the other random episodes I've recorded with Paul, I have no idea how this episode will go down as it's another 'fly on the wall' conversation where we pressed record and just talked.   This goes in a million different directions (as do all of our private talks) so I hope you enjoy the lack of structure/conversational style for today's episode.   Here are some of the topics we covered t...

Joanne is a plus-size model, best selling author, creator and businesswoman   I've known Joanne for years and this was an episode we have been planning for ages. I always get so much from our conversations and I'm so glad to be able to record this for today's podcast.   In this episode, we talk through her journey from plus-size model to the body insecurities that came from getting significantly l...

Rebecca Nolan aka tea to triceps on Instagram is a certified nutritionist with an honors degree in applied psychology. She uses her social media platform and her blog teatotriceps.wordpress.com to give out an evidence-based approach on all things nutrition, diet, and psychology. In today's episode, we talk all things diet, food, and nutrition. If you've ever been confused about any of the topics b...

  Today's episode focuses heavily on the mindset side of things. It's been three months since I ran through the Arctic and just over a year since I ran six back to back marathons in the Sahara Desert. Both of those challenges thought me so much about how to be in other areas of my life. My personal relationships, my business, and my happiness levels are the best they've ever been and I put nearly...

Siobhan is an online coach, fitness influencer and world traveler. This is her second appearance on the podcast. The first one '#135: Siobhan O'Hagan On Living A Life Of Freedom, Avoiding Fad Diets and How Putting Accountability Photos On Instagram Changed Her Life' was recorded in March 2018. In today's episode, we jumped from everything weight loss, food and training to disconnecting from ego, b...

Todays Q&A podcast jumps all around, focusing on preparing for a holiday, building muscle to what could be potentially holding you back in the bedroom.     Tips to look my best and get the 'beach body look' before a holiday? 01:41     What do you make of a 5 by 5 program for building muscle? 10:30     Binged for 3 days, how can I bounce back from this? 14:37     What happens if you eat fat in your...

Today's Q+A is geared towards nutrition, training, and supplements with a heavy fat loss focus. Enjoy       What supplements/nutrition would you recommend for someone who just started exercise? 01:18     Does having abs help with bloating? 14:54     Do you plan your workouts in a structured way or go by feel? 22:50     If fat loss has stalled, will a cheat meal help? 32:13     How can alcohol be f...

Trish Lewis (trisha.transformation on Instagram) is a 31-year-old chef who went from 26 stone (365lbs) to 19 stone (266lbs) in less than a year.   After years of self-sabotage, secret eating, and yo-yo dieting- she finally decided to get on a nutrition plan that worked for her lifestyle and slowly started to exercise more and is now inspiring thousands of people all around the country to do the sa...

Chris is a health and fitness consultant, international cover model and has a Ph. D. in oncology.  He is also the host of the great podcast shred with science that specializes in giving an evidence-based approach to all things nutrition and training. You may also recognize his voice from Episode 61: Using Your Lows To Propel Yourself Forward with Ph. D. Researcher Chris Spearman. That episode was...

Question 7: Is It Better To Do Cardio Before Or After Resistance Training? If you're not following my 10 Question Q+A Monday-Friday on Instagram stories, be sure to follow below.  Instagram: Brian_keane_fitness  

David Hartigan is the co-owner of the company Hemp Heroes. In today's podcast, we go through all the most frequently asked questions that come in about CBD Oil. This has been a game-changing supplement for me and I've talked about the benefits I've felt from using it. I've also linked up with Hemp Heroes for a 10% off code for any orders through their website.   For 10% off all hemp heroes order,...