Build Without Breaking - With Brian Keane

This a little bit more 'real talk' than other episodes. I'm more or less speaking to the 22 year old me who would have traded everything to look like a pro fitness model, become a sponsored athlete and have a social media following.   In 2015, I got all that and had to deal with the 'real' fitness industry and my own issues with body dysmorphia that came with it. This is a pretty real and candid e...

Ep 72: Mindset With Muscle and Knowledge Bombs with Jamie Alderton (aka Grenade Jay)     Jamie is an ex army soldier turned speaker, educator and best selling author of the book Mindset with Muscle.   On top of being one of best known 'tell it how it is' people in the fitness industry, Jamie is also the creator of Grenade Fit Gyms.    On top of dropping knowledge bombs in on his social media platf...

I did a similar episode about finding your life purpose a few months ago so I'm I'm going to spend this episode talking about the four quadrants that I use personally (Health, Wealth, Love and Fulfilment) that help me make nearly every decision in my life. Hopefully it provides with you so much value as this was the episode I needed to hear 5 years ago. .   1)     What did you want to do at 14 yea...

1.      Can you recommend any books or resources for building your own workout program? 2.      Do you find slow reps more effective to build strength? 3.      What should I do if one muscle is bigger or stronger than the other? 4.      Best audiobook for lifestyle and mental health? 5.      How can I make more friends?     Book recommendations: Dale Carnegie – How to win friends and influence peo...

If you eat less than 1000kcal per day, you WILL lose weight but you will more than likely rebound back worse than were you started. If you are wondering how to get the same results (lose weight and body fat) but not f**k up you body, check out the full episode:   1.      How juice, bar or massively calorie restricted diets can ruin your metabolism. 2.      How to eat, train and supplement so you c...

All questions from Facebook Live on Brian Keane Fitness.   1) Thoughts on natural test booster supplements? 2) If you were on death row, what would be your last meal? 3) Best alcohol to take if you have IBS? 4) How many carbs should I be eating if I am trying to lose fat or cut? 5) What's your opinion on social media fake nattys?   For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and minds...

  -        Make sure your training and nutrition is geared towards your goals -        Set a goal, target, date to work towards -        If fat loss is the goal, add in finishers instead of normal cardio to push past plateaus -          Try cycling your carbs (low, medium and high days) -        Use these fat burning supplements (if needed)   For more information about everything fitness, nutritio...

1.      How to eat and train to look great for a night out (guy and girl)? 2.      Is there any exercise that burns stomach fat? 3.      How can I get rid of shin splints? 4.      Best workout for working off back fat? 5.      I have a really slow metabolism, any tips to fire it up?   For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com  to c...

  1.      What's the best supplement you'd recommend for bulking up muscle?   2.      Should I cut out carbs to lose weight?   3.      Should I cycle reps when bulking and cutting?   4.      Should I use protein even when I'm trying to lose weight?   For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com  to check out the blog or Brian's Facebo...

  1.      What is the best thing to eat after fasted cardio?   2.      How can I shrink bulk (muscular) legs?   3.      I have no problem sleeping but feel tired when I wake up, what should I do?   4.      Does HIIT cardio affect maintaining muscle mass?     Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1)     Advice for someone looking to grow a PT Facebook page?   2)     Thoughts of 5 by 5 Training?   3)     I'm getting married this year, I'm scared of the gym, can I lose weight with just cardio and low calories or should I do weights?       4)     If you were stranded on a desert island, would you eat McDonalds?   Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness...

Danny is the is the CEO of Sigma Nutrition and Performance. He has a formal scientific background in academia completing a masters in nutritional science at UCC.    As well as producing media content, Danny also works as a performance nutritionist to professional MMA fighter, professional boxers and competitive power lifters.   He also has an online coaching service that helps a wide array of clie...

Scott is a Sports nutritionist (MSc), the Director and Founder of of Food For Fitness and has featured on the cover of Men's Fitness on two separate occasions. In today's episode we talk about Scott's journey from cover model to business owner and all the nutrition and supplement myths that are in the fitness industry at the minute.   "CLA work for fat loss.. if you're a rat!"   Book recommendatio...

Ben is a nutritionist, educator and speaker from the UK and has the UK's number 1 health and fitness podcast Ben Coomber radio (which everyone listening should check out).   Bens journey started when he was 16 years old and obese, he struggled to lose weight and suffered from IBS, ADHD, eczema, poor energy levels and had posture due to his lazy habits as a teenager   Over the last 10 years, Ben ha...

Phil Graham is a nutritionist, author and speaker from Northern Ireland. He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age if 16 and has been committed to developing his knowledge in Health, fitness and Nutrition ever since. We talk about Phil's journey from Type 1 Diabetes to top bodybuilder, business owner and author. We talk everything from health and fitness to building a morning routine, books everyo...

1)     I can't grow my biceps but I train them every day? 2)     I've started training for tension but the weights I'm lifting are lighter, will that still help me build lean muscle? 3)     What's the difference in having a protein bar VS   a protein shake after training? 4)     Will lucozade sport or sports drink after I train affect fat loss? 5)     What is the best thing to eat before a workout...

1)     How can I get a healthy balance between fitness, family, friends and a social life? 2)     If you could only train your body or your mind for the rest of your life, what would you pick? 3)     Do you think a lot of the problems our body's face can be fixed with nutrition?   With Barry from O'Sullivan Fitness   For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over t...

All questions sent in via snap chat briank019 1)     How can I boost my energy naturally? 2)     How can I build muscle and lose body fat at the same time? 3)     How long do your training sessions last for? 4)     Should you take protein before or after training if weight loss is the goal? 5)     How much water should I drink if Im using creatine?       For more information about everything fitne...

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor but I suffered with IBS, leaky gut and stomach problems for years and have all but completely fixed my problems through a few nutritional and lifestyle change (and gut healing supplements). Today's episode is everything I did over the past 18 months to heal my gut. I hope it helps.     For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head...

  As requested from the incredible feedback from Episode 42 'How To Get a Betters Nights Sleep' - this is part 2 on how I have fixed nearly two decades of terrible sleep.   1)     Blue Light Blocking Glasses 2)     White Noise Machine 3)     SAD Alarm Clock 4)     Magnesium and Taurine to relax my Central Nervous System (CNS) 5)     GABA, 5HTP and Melatonin (how to cycle them so you don't get used...

Assuming you have your training program and nutritional plan in alignment with your fat burning goals, these 6 under rated fat burners can move you to the next level.   1)     Fasted Cardio Timing 2)     Omega 3 Supplements 3)     Apple Cider Vinegar 4)     Complex Carbs (Insulin Sensitive Times) 5)     Giant Sets 6)     MCT Oil   Book Recommendations from this episode:   Minimum Fat, Maximum Musc...

Improv Q+A with O'Sullivan Fitness 1)     Thoughts on you are what you eat? 2)     Do you think the basics are overlooked in training and diet?   How being at the bottom of the wrong ladder is better than being at the top of the wrong ladder.     Book Recommendations from this episode: Poor Charlie's Almanack – Charlie Munger         For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and min...

Improve Q+A with O'Sullivan Fitness 1)     Do you think at the minute there is an under emphasis on nutrition, training or both in the fitness industry?   2)     If you could give one message or piece of advice to people around the world regarding their health, what would it be? 3)     Do you think finding and pursing your passion is the key to happiness?   Book Recommendations from this episode:...

All questions sent in via snap chat briank019   1)     What's the best way to get a define abs and lose fat at bottom of your stomach? 2)     What are the best books to read to get a positive mindset? 3)     Why are you reps so slow in all your videos, is this perfect form? 4)     I have a bad stomach and cant drink green tea or coffee, what else can I drink for fat loss? 5)     I'm interested in...

1)     How to 'hack' the weekend so you don't fall off track 2)     How to eat, train and supplement to minimize alcohol related fat gain 3)     Using sex (or any fasted cardio) the morning after to burn through alcohol in your system     For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com  to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube...