The Lean Body Podcast

I've gone in a different direction with today's episode and kept it focused towards female GAA players. If you found it helpful, please share it on your social media or with your teammates. Enjoy. Undereating or overeating poor food Being afraid of direct strength work or 'getting too bulky' Worried that creatine (or any supplement) is for the lads Not taking your menstrual cycle into account Unde...

August 2022 Q+A with sports nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach Brian Keane. What advice would you off for someone who is very skillful but not very big and strong – will it eventually even out?   Should 17 year old's take creatine?   Tight calves and shins when running – doing lot of stretching and strength work but it doesn't seem to be helping?   Should I take electrolytes before a...

This full podcast is also available on my YouTube channel Brian Keane Fitness.        Gym work will slow me down 02:33     What to eat before a game instead of an overall nutritional strategy  09:45     Over or under reliance on supplements 19:10     Stretching is enough recovery  24:12     Trying to figure it all out themselves or listening to old school managers with an outdated 80/90's philosop...

We're going in slightly different direction in today's podcast and focusing on the mindset side of GAA. Deconstruct your performance Be honest about how you were feeling that day and if it affected your game Take note of the mistakes but don't let them define you Think about your reaction to what happened in the game, how can that be improved? Acknowledge your strong points that day too!     GAA F...

Solo Q+A with Brian - April 2022.      In a calorie deficit during the season, should I bump up calories the day before a game? 00:00:55   Any tips to go from carrying a bit of extra fat being an athlete? 07:13:   Plyometric plan ideas? 13:07   Do you think the rowing machine is a good exercise for GAA?   I've got a bit big doing weights and feeling slow and bulky, what should I do? 24:50   Any ad...

  Gym work and training phases based on a longer season Dealing with 'random manager advice' Supplements – too little or too many Rolling and recovery instead of sleep – active vs passive recovery Not factoring in a holiday/down time before championship – how to deload.   Want to work with me directly? Check out the GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

David O'Connor (performance doc online) is a professional Strength & Conditioning Coach & & Performance Consultant.  Through his work, he is committed to helping athletes on their journey with an educated, respectful & mindful approach to coaching which is guided by a thorough understanding of the physical & mental demands of the game at every level. With over 15 years professional experience work...

    How to calculate fats vs carbs – body re-composition – how important is it?  01:11      Running plan for preseason but I'm also trying to gain muscle, is 5k straight after the gym ok? 12:13   Skills vs athletic ability (for overall GAA performance)? 17:20   Best way to develop explosiveness? 20:57   Can I do your program and my club's program at the same time? 25:48     GAA Free eBook or downl...

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Oisin is a strength and coaching coach who runs Quinn Strength Online which is an online coaching service for all levels of GAA athletes who are looking to take their competitive training to the next level! In today's podcast. We go through his backstory into coaching, how to design your program for speed and strength and the biggest mistakes players make when trying to get fitter and faster.    I...

This month's solo Q+A with Brian.       Are protein yoghurts a good source of protein or would there be a better alternative? 00:50     Can taking 2 or 3 scoops of creatine have a better effect than taking one scoop? 08:17     Any tips for gym beginners? 16:20      How many gym sessions should I be doing in the off season? 20:16     What's the biggest mistake you made when playing GAA? :26:28   Sh...

October 2021 Q+A with Brian.         Best gym exercises for GAA Players?  00:59     How can you stay the same weight but put on muscle?  08:18     Getting back in shape from ground zero at 39, junior a, any tips? 14:51     What would your off season and preseason gym and running program look like? 21:39     Shownotes:    GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/   New...

Gary O'Daly, Gaz Gaelic Guide on Instagram is a GAA coach who specializes in helping players reach their potential and achieve their physical peak on the pitch.    Gaz is a really good friend of mine and an integral part to the day to day running of my business; so I'm delighted we got to chat all things GAA in today's episode.   Here are some of the things we talked about in this podcast:   ·    ...

This has been coming into my social media a lot recently and wanted to do a 'press record and talk' podcast for the players who need it. This episode is more of an 'advice to my younger self' style podcast so if you're looking for detailed sports nutrition or strength and conditioning, I'd probably skip this month's episode.  I hope it helps those who need it.          This happened to me and I wi...

Today's episode is a one by one breakdown on all the popular recovery methods or tools for GAA players. If you're wondering which ones work best for what and what ones are under or over rated, give the full episode a listen.          Foam rolling and myofascial release 04:55       Trigger point work 07:51       Stretching, yoga and Pilates 11:00       Compression gear 13:19       Vibration therapy...

I did an interview with Sportsjoe.ie a couple weeks ago ahead of the north returning to GAA. Today's podcast expands on some of the ideas from that interview for those who have recently returned to GAA or are returning this week.     Training load 01:55 Nutrition and food 09:27 Recovery protocols (short term) 18:36 Sleep quantity 26:05 Mindset and muscle memory 30:43       Sportsjoe.ie interview l...

March 2021 Q+A:    I'm 17 years old and play Gaelic and rugby and a lot of sources have said that I shouldn't be deadlifting. What is your opinion on this? 00:42     I'm currently trying to bulk as much as possible before the oncoming season which involves me going to the gym 5-6 times a week. I'm also trying to get fit by doing approx 3 runs a week. Do you think runs and gym sessions should be do...

    Just with lockdown people are running more on the roads, find myself shin splints and a tightness coming from the back of my calves becoming an issue any tips / stretches to prevent this? Also gyms closed, what upper body exercises should I do? 01:06       If you're inclined to struggle in the strength/anaerobic side of things, would a CrossFit style workout be suitable to help build the anaer...

How do I get match fit? I do a lot of long distance running and gym work but don't know if it will stand to me? 01:01   How do I get faster for the upcoming season? 11:52   I do a lot of running, with one long run at weekend 5 or 6 miles ,the other runs would be in the 3 to 4 miles range. Would these types of runs make me slow for GAA? 17:36   Do you think it's important to build an aerobic base b...

December and January are prime months to work on your weaknesses ahead of any new season. However, with the unusual circumstances of this year, there are a few more pitfalls or potential mistakes to look out for this December and January. If you're looking to maximize your off season, minimize your risk of injury and get the best out of the next two months, then today's episode is for you.        ...

October 2020 Q+A with Brian.    Tips for training at home with covid restrictions? 01:51   I'm looking to gain weight before next season with an emphasis on gaining strength and speed but staying as lean as possible, probably through a bulk and then a cut. How should I go about putting on as much lean muscle as possible whilst gaining as little fat as possible? 10:57    What does your mobility rou...

GAA Q+A September 2020    Tips to build short explosive speed and fitness fast. Should I do hill sprints? 00:47   No match until April, what's the best way to increase muscle mass?  09:30   How important do you think proper S+C programs are in today's game? 17:22   Still want to keep strength in the gym during the championship, what's the best split to do?  23:32   Season is over, where to start w...

August 2020 Q+A Matches now changed to Saturday evening from Sunday morning so what would you recommend as a daily meal plan for the day? Should all GAA players take creatine? Can it help performance? Playing a lot these days with a squished schedule between hurling & football (4/5 nights per week). Also are there any other supplements which can help performance & recovery with the heavy schedule...

This months questions:  We're back training football now 3 times a week plus maybe a challenge the weekend. I'm training hard but don't feel like I'm getting any fitter/I don't have energy during some football sessions. Should I be keeping carbs high on all days or only days of training/games? And what kind of carbs on rest days?  How do I stay disciplined with the nutritional plan or find one tha...

Today's episode is all about guiding you back to your peak physical fitness ahead of the season returning. I also go through the main things to AVOID when it comes to the post lockdown training, diet and nutrition. Training – how to train based on what you've been doing for the last three months. Diet – how to keep it simple and not overcomplicate it. Recovery – base this on your current fitness l...