Adrian McDonnell

The Business Athlete Show

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The Business Athlete Show is a weekly podcast for high-performing professionals and business owners who want to improve their physique, energy, and confidence — and perform in life and business like an athlete. Hosted by Adrian McDonnell, founder of McLifestyle Fitness, the show gives you evidence-based training, nutrition, and mindset strategies designed for busy schedules. Our mission is simple: help you optimise your body composition, improve your health, change your identity and create a body and lifestyle you’re proud of. To stay connected follow me on IG: Adrian_mclifestylefitness

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Adrian McDonnell

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#79: Stuart Coyne: Benefits of Alcohol Breaks, Losing over 15Kg of Bodyfat & Becoming a Person You can Be Proud of! 16.08.2023 59:56

Show Notes #79: On this episode: How Stuart transitioned from a burnt-out corporate professional into full time Online Fitness Coach How planning & preparation in advance will simplify, not complicate your life Why having a nutrient dense breakfast to start the day off can potentially make or break your day The most common mistakes Stuart see’s made in the gym & how to overcome them Why ge...

#78: Tom Otton – Running 250Km Through the Desert, The Power of Adventure & Building a Resilient Mindset 09.08.2023 51:27

#78: On this episode: Tom’s experience running 250Km through the desert in the Marathon Des Stables The mental models and mindset strategies Tom uses to get him through hard times A typical week of training for Tom leading up to an endurance event Why you should read less and focus on applying what you learn more to maximise your potential Plus much more! Show Links: Follow Tom on Instagram (@Tom...

#77 - Beyond Limits! Inspiring Stories from Ironman Finishers Nigel O'Brien & Mike Stephens! 02.08.2023 45:47

#77: On this episode: What a typical “Ironman Week” of training looks like Recovery methods used to train pain free Nutrition for performance – a day in the life of an ironman athlete The best and worst part of completing an ironman Advice for anyone considering doing any endurance events Show Links: Follow Nigel on Instagram (@NigelOBrien. Health&Fitness) Follow Mike on Instagram (@Schmike90)...

#76: My Bodybuilding Prep Experience (An Honest Review) 26.07.2023 47:23

#76: On this episode: My intensive bodybuilding prep experience from start to finish How I lost 15Kg in 15 weeks My calories and macros throughout the different phases Peak week nutrition and my carb load mistake Show day – and my experience stepping up on stage Lessons I learned and mistakes I made during my preparation The aftermath of stepping up on stage – my thoughts Plus much more Show Links...

#75: Calvin Hartman - Head Trainer at Legendary DeFranco’s Gym on How to Train to Move, Look & Feel Better! 19.07.2023 48:41

#75: On this Episode Calvin’s backstory and what got him into fitness How Calvin got an intern at legendary strength coach Joe DeFranco’s gym Calvin’s top 10 Joint Friendly Bang for your Buck Exercises for Building Muscle A sample workout split for a 9-5 desk worker The top 5 most butchered exercises in the gym Links: Follow Calvin (@Calvin Hartman) on Instagram Calvin’s Website Follow Adrian McDo...

#74: 5 Game-Changing Nutrition Habits for Effective Fat Loss 12.07.2023 35:57

#74: On this episode: 5 Game Changing Nutrition Habits for Effective Fat Loss The benefits of meal prepping (and best strategies) The importance of the type of food you eat (calories in and calories out are not all that matter) How I manage my cravings without consuming any extra calories Supplements for better sleep Why you should push out your morning coffee The advantages of keeping a running f...

#73: Celebrity Trainer Stephen Campolo on Fat Loss, Avoiding Weekend Binge’s and Common Training Mistakes to Avoid! 05.07.2023 45:22

73: On this Episode How "former fat kid" Stephen Campolo lost 100lbs Realistic and sustainable fat loss tips you can implement immediately Weekend warriors – how to get out of the “Monday-Friday healthy” mentality and “weekends off track” cycle. Training mistakes to avoid Rapid fire Q&A Plus much more Follow Stephen (@Stephen Campolo) on Instagram Follow Stephen on Facebook Follow Ad...

#72: Emma Currivan & Shane Storey on Bodybuilding, Achieving Fat Loss & Avoiding Self-Sabotage 28.06.2023 1:13:00

Show Notes: #72: On this episode: · How Emma & Shane first met! · What it’s really like to diet for 8 months of the year. · An overview of the step-by-step journey of stepping up on stage · Tips for adhering to a calorie deficit and achieving fat loss · The role your mindset, self-belief and self-worth plays in getting lasting results · Plus much more Fol...

#71 - Brian Keane (Guest Appearance) - Reducing Stubborn Fat, Fixing Skinny Fat & Building Confidence 21.06.2023 48:51

This is a guest appearance of a podcast on a recent interview I did with Brian Keane On it we discussed: Working out vs training and how there is a BIG difference How to eat and train if you are skinny fat What you need to know about stubborn body fat Book recommendations Your in-built self-sabotage thermometer Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mclifestylefi...

#70: How I Lost 10Kg inside 12 Weeks for my First Ever Bodybuilding Show (4.5 Weeks Out) 14.06.2023 24:27

#70: On this episode: · Fat Loss Sprints – An underrated way to lose stubborn fat quickly! · Meal Prepping – How I manage my meals and my macros throughout the day. · Hybrid Training – What my week of training looks like and how I’ve changed things up. · Accountability – The benefits of working with a coach · Plus much more! Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitn...

#69: How to Meal Prep 1 Week of Meals in 1 Hour for Less than €3 Meal 07.06.2023 17:50

Show Notes: #69: On this episode: · How to Prep 1 Week of Meals in 1 Hour for less than €3 a Meal Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mclifestylefitness.com 1:1 Online Coaching Application Form Free Giveaways: Free 7 Day Fat Loss Accelerator Free Living Lean Recipe Cookbook Free 3 Day Training Program

#68: Mike Chadwick - How to Optimise for Pain Free Performance & Strength 31.05.2023 47:53

#68: On this episode: · Mike’s experience joining the army aged 17 · Why Mike’s a big believer in the minimal effective dose · Mike’s process for training everyone from elite athletes to busy working professionals · Underrated exercises which can help prevent injury · Plus much more Follow Mike (@CoachMikeChadwick) on Instagram Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitne...

#67: Why I Like Flexible Dieting 24.05.2023 31:52

Show Notes: #67: On this episode: · What is flexible dieting? · Common misconceptions people have about flexible dieting. · Best practices for implementing flexible dieting. · Why it can be normal for the scale not to change following a flexible diet. · How to set up your flexible dieting meal plan. · Plus much more Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFit...

#66: Q&A – How to Tone up While You Travel, Losing Stubborn Fat, Managing Low Back Pain & Nutrition for Performance vs Aesthetics 17.05.2023 58:51

Show Notes: #66: On this episode: · Best exercises for losing fat & building muscle? · How to train your biceps, how often & how long does it take to grow them? · How to not resort back to old habits after a diet? · Exercises/Stretches for low back pain? · How to balance working out with work & a young family? · How to eat healthy while travell...

#65: How I Ate, Trained & Prepared for my Photoshoot 10.05.2023 45:27

On this episode: The difference between losing weight & losing bodyfat · How to calculate your calorie deficit · Rigorous vs sustainable calorie deficit · How to stay fuller for longer while dieting · Progressive strength training – how to hit PR’s in the gym every week · Cardio – my favourite types for fat loss · Hybrid Athlete – my own style of train...

#64: 5 Ways to Lose Stubborn Fat (And How Long it Will Take You) 03.05.2023 42:32

#64: On this episode: The difference between losing weight & losing bodyfat · How to calculate your calorie deficit · Rigorous vs sustainable calorie deficit · How to stay fuller for longer while dieting · Progressive strength training – how to hit PR’s in the gym every week · Cardio – my favourite types for fat loss · Hybrid Athlete – my own style of...

#63: 4 Mistakes to Avoid if You’re “Skinny Fat” & 3 Ways to Fix a “Skinny Fat” Body” 26.04.2023 35:35

#63: On this episode: What is “skinny fat?” · What causes being “skinny fat?” · 3 Ways to fix a “skinny fat” body. · Plus much more Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mclifestylefitness.com 1:1 Online Coaching Application Form Free Giveaways: The Skinny Fat Fix – Free Guide Free 7 Day Fat Loss Accelerator Free Living Lean Recipe Cookbook F...

#62: Josef Rakich: Why Keto is the Best Diet for Fat Loss & Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight 19.04.2023 54:58

#62: On this episode: • How Josef went from school dropout to multi-millionaire by following his passion • Common mistakes people make on their transformation journey • Why the keto diet might be the right fit for you • Some of the biggest misconceptions people have about keto • Josef’s preferred form of training • Building self-belief & confidence in yourself and your ability • Plus much more...

#61: New “Skinny Fat Fix” Program Launches on May 1st 17.04.2023 2:55

#61: On this Episode: My new "Skinny Fat Fix" Launches on Monday, May 1st. This program is by application only – fill out your consult form below to apply or send me a message on Instagram (@McLifestyle Fitness) for more info 😊 1:1 Online Coaching Application Form Instagram Account

#60: Should You Eat Back Your Exercise Calories? 12.04.2023 14:47

#60: On this episode: · Your treadmill/fitness tracker told you that your burned 500 calories, should you eat back those calories you burn? Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mclifestylefitness.com 1:1 Online Coaching Application Form Free Giveaways: Free 7 Day Fat Loss Accelerator Free Living Lean Recipe Cookbook Free 3 Day Training Program

#59: Mastering Your Mindset: The Key to Lasting Fat Loss Success (STOP Self-Sabotaging) 05.04.2023 41:30

#59: On this episode: · Cardio vs weights for fat loss? · Can you build muscle & burn fat at the same time? · The impact sleep (or lack of) and stress (or too much) can have on fat loss. · How to maintain your fat loss once you’ve reached your desired bodyfat %. · How to overcome limiting self-sabotaging beliefs. · Plus much more Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLif...

#58: Train Harder: The Ultimate Fat Loss Training Guide 29.03.2023 45:27

#58: On this episode: · How many sets & reps you need to do per week per body part · How often should you train each body-part? · 4 ways you can make progress in the gym & in your workout. · How to know what exercises to select for your individual goals? · How much rest should you take in between sets? · What form of cardio should you do? · Plus much mo...

#57: Eat Smarter: A Nutrition Guide for Fat Loss (My Secrets Revealed!) 22.03.2023 53:03

#57: On this episode: · How to calculate your maintenance calories (and when to adjust them) · What % of a calorie deficit should you be in? · Macronutrients: How to balance out your protein/carbs & fats? · Meal timing – what we eat is important, but what about when we eat? · Supplements for fat loss. · Plus much more Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mcli...

#56: Amelia Layng on Building up to a Half Marathon & Looking Your Best for Summer 15.03.2023 44:21

#56: On this episode: · Amelia’s nutritional philosophy which helps her stay lean year-round · Time management tips in the kitchen for busy workers · How Amelia built up from 1km to 21km and plans on running a half marathon · Hybrid training (our preferred style of training) · Plus much more Follow Amelia (@Amelialayng) on Instagram Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Websit...

#55: Q&A – How to Build Impressive Abs for Summer 2023 08.03.2023 31:53

#55: On this episode: ·  How to stay lean without being obsessive about food? ·  What to do when fat loss stalls ·  How to build impressive abs ·  What to do in the gym when there is no squat rack? Follow Adrian McDonnell (@McLifestyleFitness) on Instagram Website: www.mclifestylefitness.com  1:1 Online Coaching Application Form Free Giveaways: Free 7 Day Fat Loss Accelera...