Rebalanced

In this episode of the podcast we discuss a time when my perspective on life, health & relationships was altered.  On entering my Masters degree I was faced with completing an unfinishable exam that tested emotional intelligence, cognitive processing, reasoning & scientific knowledge.  While studying for this exam one professor made a suggestion that would help to us to prepare for the exam. I spe...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome Dr. Lorcan Daly back on to discuss all things recovery, periodisation and training goals. We explore the use of ice baths & sauna's, how to use them effectively, when they are beneficial as well as when they can be harmful to adaptation. We also discuss periodisation for the GAA athlete, how to structure your program over the different phas...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Niall O'Connor. Niall is a sports scientist, personal trainer & elite handballer who has competed at a national & inter-national level in handball, previously winning a doubles world championship. We discuss physical & mental preparation for elite sport, understanding momentum, difference between individual & team sport, controlling game...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Máirtín Óg McDonagh (@MindOverMountains). Máirtín is currently working as a life coach in the west of Ireland.  Máirtín speaks on the effect of having a successful business that crashed during the financial crisis of 2008, how this affected his own life, how goals changed his life & the benefits of challenging oneself. We discuss his roa...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Shane Rice (@CoachShaneRice) to discuss all things GAA, tactics & training an inter-county team.  Shane has a wealth of experience working in the GAA and showcases it here. We chat about the importance of having a system, structuring a training session and working on set pieces. We also discuss movement and transition on the pitch, analy...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to celebrate my 100th episode. We look at the lessons learned from the guests who've been on as well as the individual podcasts that have been recorded over the last couple of years.  We explore how different opinions are formed, why it's important not to be married to your beliefs and how different perspectives are a great way to challenge your belie...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach and PhD candidate David Nolan (@SynapsePerformance). David is currently completing his PhD on sex differences and adaptations to exercise, with a focus mostly around the female athlete. In this podcast we discuss the differences in sporting demands for male & female athletes, the effect of...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach and PhD candidate David Nolan (@SynapsePerformance). David is currently completing his PhD on sex differences and adaptations to exercise, with a focus mostly around the female athlete. In this podcast we discuss the differences in sporting demands for male & female athletes, the effect of...

In the episode of the podcast I was delighted to bring on close friend, personal trainer & coach Bryan McInerney. Bryan is one of the best coaches I've ever worked with and brings a unique perspective to the world of health & fitness. We discuss overcoming his own significant obstacles and how this has affected his approach & mindset to training. We also dive deep into self awareness, community &...

In this episode of the podcast we look at something that is very common in sporting populations - how do you manage an injury while still trying to perform in season? We discuss the main mistakes made by many athletes in season, that either cause their issues to continue flaring up, get worse or hold them back from performing their best. We explore how to manage energy expenditure better in games...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Killian Malone to speak about coaching in the GAA. Killian is a personal trainer, primary school teacher & inter-county coach. He provides his unique insight into skills development, coaching & game analysis. We speak on why it's important as a coach to build good relationships in a team sport. We also explore planning & structuring trai...

In this episode of the podcast we look at muscle tightness. Often I hear clients complain that they always feel tight, restricted & sore. Understanding the signs your body is trying to give you is huge when trying to get the best out of yourself. We discuss what is the underlying cause of tightness, how you may be contributing to it as well as what your body is trying to tell you. We also explore...

In this episode of the podcast we dive into ankle rehabilitation. If you've ever sprained an ankle before, or find it happens to you often, this episode is for you. The ankle is one of the most common injuries in field sports today. Yet I often find people making similar mistakes that can actually delay their return to play after one of these injuries. In this episode we explore different techniqu...

In this episode of the podcast we dive into ankle rehabilitation. If you've ever sprained an ankle before, or find it happens to you often, this episode is for you. The ankle is one of the most common injuries in field sports today. Yet I often find people making similar mistakes that can actually delay their return to play after one of these injuries. In this episode we explore different techniqu...

In this episode of the podcast we dive into ankle rehabilitation. If you've ever sprained an ankle before, or find it happens to you often, this episode is for you. The ankle is one of the most common injuries in field sports today. Yet I often find people making similar mistakes that can actually delay their return to play after one of these injuries. In this episode we explore different techniqu...

In this episode of the podcast we dive into ankle rehabilitation. If you've ever sprained an ankle before, or find it happens to you often, this episode is for you. The ankle is one of the most common injuries in field sports today. Yet I often find people making similar mistakes that can actually delay their return to play after one of these injuries. In this episode we explore different techniqu...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss how you can fit more mobility work into your day.  Many often lose out on the benefits of mobility training as they don't prioritise it enough. This episode actually stems off the back of a conversation I had with a client recently.  We speak on when is the best time to do your mobility sessions, why do some find it so difficult to fit it into their day, as...

In this episode of the podcast we look at warm-ups. Often a lot of athletes & teams make the same mistakes when it comes to warm-ups. Doing too much or too little, not focusing on the right things as well as including exercises not that effective and where time could be better spent. We explore are warmups important in sports, what common problems do I see with field sport athletes as well as with...

In this episode of the podcast we look at the importance of managing load during a competitive season. This is intended to help athletes of all sports get a better understanding of planning training cycles as well as when to include recovery days & weeks. We discuss why it is essential to monitor load in season for GAA players, runners & other athletes. We also assess what contributes to your week...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the transition from injury back into training within the context of getting back before competition / championship. So many of us get caught with reinjuring the same area when we get back into training. We cover why this is an issue with many athletes, what contributes to it as well as how to mitigate the risk. We also discuss different tactics to getting...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the transition from injury back into training within the context of getting back before competition / championship. So many of us get caught with reinjuring the same area when we get back into training. We cover why this is an issue with many athletes, what contributes to it as well as how to mitigate the risk. We also discuss different tactics to getting...

In this episode of the podcast I am delighted to welcome on Andrew Shevlin (@ThatGingerGuy__) a PT & nutritionist out of Manchester. We dive deep into the mindset behind managing body composition, what shifts are made before someone make consistent change as well as some of the biggest misconceptions around body composition training. Andrew discusses why he looks at client problems & barriers from...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Lorcan Daly, a PhD Candidate from the Technological University of the Shannon.  Lorcan focus has been around markers of fatigue in field sport athletes as well as recovery protocols in GAA. In this episode we dive deep into the effects of training vs games on the body, how long does it take to recover after a game, what factors affect th...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome Siobhan O'Hagan (@Siobh.ohagan) onto the podcast for a wide ranging chat around values, perspective, nutrition, training & books. We also discuss the psychology & thought patterns around dieting, weight loss, building a lifestyle & coaching. Siobhan goes into detail on her experience working as an online coach, her training at the minute an...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Dr. Colm Doody, a PhD researcher out of N.U.I Galway to chat about resilience, coping strategies & mindset. In this wide ranging conversation we explore the idea of dynamic resilience. Dr. Doody talks through his recent research project with the Irish Defence Forces where they assessed whether a structured resilience program focused on i...