The Higher Training Podcast

"It's too much (much) It's too tough (tough) He talk like this 'cause he can back it up He got a big ego"   How could I not quote Queen Bey for this one?    Is Ego something that only people with "big heads" have an issue with?    @jayne_realnutrition and I go down the rabbit hole on all things ego and crack down on misconceptions and pitfalls.   We discuss how ego can impact your body image, drin...

Let's pretend it's Monday and I got this uploaded on time...   A lot of us are returning (or have returned) back to the gym and this episodes packs a punch for those of you who want to step your training game up for the run into 2021.    I had the pleasure of chatting with @joeldowey about all things coaching and training. We get into how to choose the right coach, selecting the right exercises fo...

This very special episode is now live you big bunch of hooligans! Check it out on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Youtube and anywhere else you listen to your pods hey.  Mental health is so important, but most men don't talk about it.  These big strong men do... Myself, Aaron, Andrew and Ryan get stuck into masculinity, dealing with life-changing events and mucho more.    Ps. The first 5 people to rate t...

We're keeping it in Dundalk for this episode (cue Maxi saying c'mon d town). There's so many things to pull out of this podcast, so many golden nuggets of information and entertainment that I'm not going to bore you trying to explain it.    The podcast is live now on any major streaming platform and is available to access on the link on my bio on FB/Instagram.   Make sure to give @siobhanshawfitne...

“People don't change.' 'People change entirely,' I said. 'Look at Narcissus. He became a flower. I call that change.” ― Kamila Shamsie   If you enjoy Greek Mythology this is your jam.   If you've had dealings with narcissistic people in the past, this is most definitely your jam spread all over a freshly baked cherry scone.    I was joined by Orla Swan (@thehealthhun) in this Hellenistic escapade...

Back once again lads and ladies!   Have you ever had a niggle or slight injury that wasn't enough to warrant a trip to the physio or doctor, but stopped you from training and caused you serious hassle?   This episode is for you!   Andy (@adroitfit on IG) and I delve into training around injuries and using your training as a way to solve those small issues.    We get into his experience coaching @a...

And we're LIVE!   In this episode I speak to Jade who is a Physiotherapist based in London, who is not afraid to speak her mind on all topics around health.    Should our healthcare systems (in particular with musculoskeletal injuries) push a preventative approach? Or should we continue spending untold millions through reacting to well established and known health issues?   This alongside lower ba...

Sink or swim boiii?   Being forced into uncomfortable situations may be shit sometimes, but they help you grow.    Welcome to episode 15 of the Higher Training Podcast where we talk a whole load about uncomfortable situations and "sink or swim" moments.    Old school GAA training methods still being used nowadays to find "the tough ones" peaks it's head up. Pre-warning, Cian fucking hates the legs...

You can guess what Sky's favourite movie choice is from the title can't you?   Grimsby's favourite coach/nutritionist joined me for a very entertaining and insightful episode of the Higher Training Podcast.    Having competed in bodybuilding she has a unique perspective on "dieting" and it's toll on the body and mind.    We briefly discuss training during the menstrual cycle (that goes from 29-38...

Back once again for the renegade master! We are back for the 2nd half of this brilliant conversation with my man Paris (Wales 4th sexiest man 2013, in case you didn't know...). We continue on right where we left off on the last episode so make sure to head on back and listen to that if you happened to miss it last week.  If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, show your appreciation b...

"They know it's still going on, but they wanna switch the telly off"   This is a massive one!!   I'm joined by good pal and former Soho Gym colleague @parisetoriafitness   We talked Boxing, being a glorified cleaner AKA a "gym instructor" and we speak about our experiences at the recent Black Lives Matter protests in London.    I purposefully kept this podcast for when people stopped sharing and t...

If your childhood was filled with people saying, "D Von, get the tables". People getting thrown off a 20 ft steel cage through an announcers table, Or if you regularly saw massive grown men wear minuscule tights, it may have been a very weird childhood, or you were a big Wrestling fan back in the day!! Plenty of nostalgia in this one as we discuss what it's like to be a wrestler, the training that...

Episode 11 - Ciaran "Casey" Byrne    I am joined by current Louth and St Mochtas GFC player @ciaranbyrne.    It's great to get chatting to someone you haven't seen in years isn't it? On this episode, I got to chat with someone who was an integral part of my 2nd year Health & Fitness project (I taught him how to bench press, very badly). The same person also moved all the way to Australia to be a p...

Episode 10 - Mikey Drennan On this episode, I'm joined by Mikey Drennan. Mikey is a former Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Shamrock Rovers footballer and he came on today to talk a little bit about his journey in football and his journey with depression. We chat about what it was like as a young fella heading over to England on his lonesome, what the future may hold for the league of Ireland and we al...

Episode 9 - Denise Goff This episode I'm joined by my former Soho Gym colleague Denise. Denise is a professional dancer and barre instructor based in London. Having moved over to London at 18 she's performed in a wide array of shows and has been honing her craft as a Barre instructor since 2018. We discuss our time working at Soho Gym in Covent Garden, what Barre is all about and we delve into how...

Episode 8 - Chloe Stevens This episode I am joined by Chloe who is a musculoskeletal and Women's health physiotherapist along with being an online coach. She's also studying to become a nutritionist. We have a great wee chat about having a holistic approach to coaching, Women's health and raving just to name a few of the tangents we go off on! Stick the headphones on, get out for a walk and give i...

Episode 7 - The Health Hun On this episode, I am joined by Orla Swan (@thehealthhun) who is a Nutritionist and Scientist from Dublin. We discuss her journey to becoming a nutritionist, IBS, binge-eating disorder and we touch a little on alcohol and weight loss. Plenty of tangents, plenty of golden nuggets of info, and plenty of craic! I hope you enjoy this one amigos.

This was a big one for me, first combat athlete on the podcast and the first time that both people on the podcast had their nips out (or anyone to be fair). Double whammy!! We had a good chat about his style of training, early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons and the role of strength in the sport. I hope you enjoy the podcast amigos!

Chloe Brennan - Episode 5 This episode I’ve been lucky enough to be joined by Chloe Brennan, England’s reigning strongest woman. Competing in the lightweight category she has also recently placed 4th at the Arnold Classic, an amazing feat for a 24-year-old. We had a very interesting chat about her early days in strongwoman, why women should do strength training and how it doesn’t make you bulky. W...

On this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 we have @chrissiemacfitness 2 PT’s from the small village of Knockbridge featuring on this one so as you’d expect, there’s plenty of craic to be had. I chat to her about her path to becoming a pt and why it’s important to make training enjoyable for clients. The importance of balance is a common theme in this one.  

On this episode I’m joined by Miranda AKA @thebodyweightbitch who is a boxing and flow instructor and the founder of @thebitchclinic. This one went deep! Expect the conversation to flow through topics including mental health, her recent visit to the @Budokonacademy and more as we go down the rabbit hole. Please give us a rating and review on Apple podcasts as this would really help us reach more p...

Today we have Mark McCourt AKA @Theguywhodidntsettle on the podcast for a chat about his story of injury which led him on the path to becoming a mobility and strength coach. We speak about influences, the power of daily practice and how helping others be successful can help you become a success also. Please give us a rating and review on Apple podcasts as this would really help us reach more peopl...

Today I got chatting to Kyle from Biofitness (@biofitness88) who is a health and life coach based in Dundalk, Ireland. We talk about his journey from Glasgow to Australia all the way to the Town and discuss a whole load of topics including NEAT, simulation theory and the drinking culture of Ireland. Plenty of rambling and storytelling going on in this one but the big question is, who’s accent is h...

Hello listeners! Welcome to the Higher Training Podcast brought to you from Darren McGuinness aka Coach Pig. On this platform, we aim to speak to people from all walks of life and backgrounds and take lessons from each of their experiences that they have encountered along the way on their journey while also having a bit of craic. Whether it be fitness, music, business, or art, related and you are...