The Business Athlete Show

Want to burn more fat, build more muscle, and feel sharper every day? It might have nothing to do with your diet or training — and everything to do with your sleep. In this episode, I reveal: How poor sleep leads to fat gain (even if you're eating clean) Why your cravings and appetite spike after a bad night How muscle recovery and growth depend on deep sleep My evening and morning routine to...

🎥 8 Ways to Stay in Shape While Travelling Most people fall off track when they travel. They come back bloated, soft, and out of rhythm. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this podcast, I’m sharing the 8 exact rules I’ve used to stay lean and consistent while travelling, the same rules I give to my high-performing clients who are constantly on the move - from CEOs to working professionals. If...

Can you really lose fat and build muscle at the same time? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the exact blueprint we use with McLifestyle Fitness clients to achieve body recomposition — even if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s. Whether you’re a beginner, returning to the gym after a break, or looking to break through a fat loss plateau… this episode will show you how to finally trim belly fat while...

In this powerhouse episode of The Lifestyle Lifters Show , we sit down with Charlie Johnson – a former estate agent turned elite fitness entrepreneur. From a struggling personal trainer to coaching over 9,000 clients and scaling one of the most impactful fitness business mentorships globally, Charlie’s story is a masterclass in transformation, discipline, and high-performance leadership. 🔹What Yo...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Lifters Show , we dive deep into the world of Olympic Weightlifting with none other than Sonny Webster – Olympic lifter, coach, educator, and founder of The Lifting Zone . Sonny brings the heat with his personal journey, elite-level training insights, and the mindset it takes to rise, fall, and rise again in the world of competitive lifting. What You’ll Learn: Sonn...

In this episode, I break down the 30 high-performance habits that have helped me and my clients — optimise mindset, energy, training, nutrition, and execution . What You'll Learn: The 2-minute rule that builds unstoppable momentum The #1 high-performance question to ask when you're overwhelmed or distracted How to build a sleep routine that protects your brain and body Nutrition hacks like...

#172:  On this episode: How the Opportunity of Going on Live TV Arose for Me What it was like going live on national TV in Ireland The impact and energy behind the client photoshoot and event Why HYROX is the next big personal challenge The rollout of the McLifestyle coaching curriculum on Skool Future events, plans, and how you can be part of them Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout m...

#171: On this episode: Lengthened Partials for Hypertrophy Gains Progressive Overload: How to Get Stronger in the Gym The Optimal Amount of Volume to Build Muscle Deloads and How Often & When to Use Them Compound Lifts vs Stimulus to Fatigue Ratio The Impact Cardio has on your Gains Plus much more! Show Links: Follow ⁠Jake⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠Josh⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠ Adrian McDonnell ⁠ on...

In this episode, I break down the top 10 foods I use personally and with clients to stay lean, feel full, and support fat loss without extreme dieting. We dive into: The 3 nutritional principles that matter most for sustainable results Why protein, fiber, and fat quality change the game What I eat daily (with macros + calories) to lose belly fat Food swaps, volume eating hacks, and how to stay ful...

In this episode, I’m breaking down why 90% of people fail to get lean – and more importantly, how YOU can finally overcome these obstacles and get the body you’ve been working for. If you’ve tried cutting calories, endless cardio, and following those crazy detox diets but still can’t shed the belly fat, this episode is for you. I'll walk you through the top three mistakes that most people make...

In this bonus episode, I break down my first ever HYROX Doubles experience – from why I signed up, to how I trained, and what race day was really like. You’ll hear the truth about what surprised me, what I found easy/challenging, and what I’d do differently if I were to compete again – solo or with a teammate. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: What HYROX actually is – a hybrid race combining running, strength...

#168: On this episode: Tanner Shuck - How to Stop Training Like an Idiot & Why Society Wants You to be Fat! How Tanner transitioned from football to CrossFit to becoming a hybrid athlete Why he moved to Dubai and what makes the environment there so unique The biggest training mistakes men over 30 make Why most people overcomplicate fitness (and what to do instead) His top principles for buildi...

#167: On this episode: Ollie Rhoda - How to Build Muscle & Fix Skinny Fat Ollie's journey from struggling with his own physique to becoming a high-level coach Why most guys fail to gain muscle even when they train hard His go-to training framework and favorite exercises for aesthetics The truth about dirty bulking, cheat meals, and pre/post-workout nutrition How to fix the skinny fat look...

#166: On this episode: Simon Johnson - Building Athletic Strength & The Mindset of the Top 1% Simon's journey from in-person coach to building a 200K+ fitness business online How to train for athletic strength vs traditional bodybuilding The key principles to get stronger and move better with limited time The most common mistakes people make with nutrition and what he's changed his min...

#165: On this episode: 8 Dieting Mistakes Keeping You Fat #1: Not Planning Your Day #2: Drinking Your Calories #3: Not Tracking Your Food #4: Overeating Hyper Palatable Foods #5: Not Tracking Calories #6: Neglecting Strength Training #7: Being a Weekend Warrior #8: Having an All or Nothing Mindset Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#164:  On this episode: Why Eating too Little Screws Your Fat Loss Progress How you can Lose Weight but Increase Your Bodyfat Percentage The Impact Dieting has on your NEAT How Much of a Calorie Deficit is Necessary? What Percentage of Protein Should Come from Your Daily Calories? How to Use a Hi/Low Carb Cycling Approach How to Reverse Your Metabolism So You Can Keep the Weight Off Plus Much More...

#163: On this episode: 3 Signs You’re Losing Fat & Not Muscle Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#162: On this episode: 3 Critical Mistakes to Avoid The 3 Big Nutritional Rocks to Focus On How to Train to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Why Sleep & Stress Management are Important Managing your Mindset & Setting Expectations Realistic Fat Loss Targets to Aim For Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#161: On this episode: The 3 R’s of Recovery  The Science  & Nutrition of Recovery Active Recovery Passive Recovery Adjusting Training volume  Lifestyle Optimisation Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#160: On this episode: Mistakes to Avoid When You Want to Lose Fat #1: Change the Foods You Eat #2: Keep A Food Diary #3: Exercise - Type & Duration #4: ImplementThese 5 Habits #5: Stay Consistent Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#159: On this episode: The 4 Kinds of Running You Need to Do How to Balance Strength & Cardio My Personal Nutritional Plan (Anytime vs Peri Workout Meals) Active & Passive Recovery Tools Mindset Mastery Mistakes I Made Planning Out Your Half Marathon Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#158: On this episode: The Fastest Way to Lose 25lbs of Belly Fat in 2025 (3 Simple Steps) ✅ Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Checkout my YouTube Channel Online Coaching Application

#157: On this episode: How to Keep the Weight Off After a Diet (Say Goodbye to Yo-Yo Dieting) Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Online Coaching Application

#156: On this episode: How to Finally Get Visible Abs After 30 (With a Full Time Job)  Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Online Coaching Application

#155: On this episode: Why I Walked Away from My Teaching Career—and Never Looked Back Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram   Online Coaching Application