The Lean Body Podcast

When you have fitness goals (like getting leaner, building muscle and/or sports performance), does it matter how you schedule your training phases? Or does it really matter? How do I implement a proper running program to improve on  my longer running distances and also improve my max sprints to be ahead when training starts back?  Do you think it's a good idea to do a skills test and fitness test...

  Could you give tips on what might best to be focusing on when we are all stuck at home so we can be fit and ready to go when GAA games start back?  Why isn't fish like Hake or coley included more in nutrition plans for GAA and in general when the calories are lower than chicken and other meats yet they have a high protein content? How do you stay motivated doing individual runs? Tips for a GAA o...

This is a recent interview I did with Oisin Quinn on the GAA & GYM podcast.  Enjoy. 

New monthly raw and unedited Q+A format GAA podcast. Host: Brian Keane (Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Nutritionist) What's the best day to do legs int eh gym with GAA training on Tuesday/Thursday and match Sunday? Top 3 performance supplements for GAA players? If my goal is fat loss, will a calorie deficit negatively impact my performance? Is Crossfit good or bad to do when playing GA...

I'm trying out a new monthly raw and unedited format for the GAA Podcast. Be sure to let me know you find it on Instagram. Questions: Is swimming a good way to build up the cardio for running when back GAA training? What distance/number of sprints for GAA fitness? Is hypertrophy a 'no no' during GAA season? Thoughts on doing 400m runs the week of a football match? Can you drink and stay lean durin...

You are only as good as your last game Reset after each play - WIN Control the controllable (training, diet, sleep) Failure as feedback (where do u need to improve) Fail to plan, plan to fail  ============ GAA Lean Body Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/  GAA Lean Body Guide:  https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/

Low sex drive, poor mood, terrible recovery; these are some of the negative effects of low testosterone. If you think this is something that you need to address or if you're just looking to boost your testosterone naturally, then give today's episode a listen. 1.     Food 2.     Sleep  3.     Alcohol  4.     Overtraining and under recovery  5.     Supplements Shownotes: GAA Lean Body Program:  htt...

Primary and secondary goals How to split it based on the time of the season How to get faster or stronger Trial and error with patience or working directly with a coach or trainer   Shownotes: GAA Lean Body Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/   GAA Lean Body Guide:  https://briankeanefitness.com/gaa-lean-body-guide/

To kick off Season 3, we are talking all things food and GAA in today's episode. I go through how to design your own nutritional plan so that you can improve your performance and change your body composition.   1: Calories – how to find your calorie intake based on your gaol 2: Macros (carbs, protein and fat) and the benefits of each one 3: Best food choices in each and how to add them into your n...

Interview with Meath star and dual player Mickey 'Honeybadger' Burke. Mickey has played county for nearly 14 years and his tips on looking after yourself with nutrition, training and recovery is second to none when it comes to longevity. Reaching 94kg of muscle at his peak, he his without doubt one of the hardest working players I've ever talked to. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed recor...

Interview with eleven time all-star and four time All Ireland winner and current AFL player Cora Staunton.   We talk everything from Cora's training and nutrition in GAA/AFL to how football helped get her back on the right track after her mum's death when she was a teenager. This is an inspiring story on how you can use sport to help you deal better with any obstacles that life throws your way. He...

What's the quickest way to get match fit after coming back from an injury? Do you think development squats matter? How do I avoid burning out? What are the top 3 foods for any GAA player?

Ep 22: Interview with TJ Reid (Kilkenny Hurler)    Interview with the 2015 Hurler Of The Year, three times All-Star winner and seven times All Ireland Winner TJ Reid.    TJ is, without doubt, one of the most talented hurlers to ever grace a GAA field and this interview is absolute fire. If you have ever pucked or kicked a ball in your life, this is a must-listen!    Shownotes:  Website:  https://w...

These are an amalgamation of ideas from the previous 22 episodes. I've tried to talk through them from a fresh perspective so hopefully, you enjoy it.    Abs are not a sign that you have good core strength Your recovery is as important as your training A six-pack comes from your diet, not your training There is no 'one size fits all' with training and nutrition  Know the end goal and just work bac...

I've had all four of these misconceptions at one time or another so hopefully they help explain why they may be potentially holding you back from hitting your goals.   Weetabix is a great breakfast for GAA players You need a protein supplement  You need to lift weights to get stronger You just need to eat more carbohydrate to fuel you for games

I'm one of the fittest on my team but tend to get tired easily during games, why?  Which is better for GAA recovery ice baths or Epsom salts baths?  Is it true that ya shouldn't foam roll your IT band or is it ok to foam roll it? I was told before that I shouldn't? Tips to correct an anterior pelvic tilt as a GAA player? 

  How to balance field and gym sessions as a GAA player?  What's your opinion on the use of caffeine pills to try to boost performance in football?  How to deal with teammates who are always giving out on the pitch?  What's the major difference you see between a club player and a county player? 

  What would be the main components of fitness needed for Gaelic football?   For an injury-prone person, what is the best resource for muscle and zone-specific stretches when searching to help alleviate pain/soreness?      As a GAA player after a gym workout which would you say is better for recovery straight after: Pool Sauna Steam room Plunge pool for a minute or so (or an ice bath)

1. How can I stop people running through and pushing past me in matches? 2. Do you think supplements are essential if you want hit your peak optimal performance?  3. Thoughts on intermittent fasting for GAA players?

I was playing county minor last year and just can't get my motivation up for this season, is there anything I can do to get motivated for the season ahead?  Would training to run long distance(marathon or half marathons) help me during a year of in Gaelic football? Are lat pulldowns an okay substitute for pull-ups for GAA? Do you think it's more optimal to use complex carbs or simple sugars to car...

What training and nutrition tips would you give a young hurler or footballer?  Will having a hot bath after training and games speed up my recovery? How do I get my new manager to like and pick me for games? How can I build more muscle to play in a central position this year?

1) I play GAA and I'm super fit bit when I play midfield, I always get tired- is there anything I can do or why do you think this is happening? 2) Is HIIT on a exercise bike good to improve fitness for GAA? 3) How can I fix rounded shoulders?  Thomasoh8 snap  4) I'm 17 year old trying to break into my senior team, what are the best gym exercises to do? 5) Hi, what do you think the best routine to...

  What should I eat before and after a GAA based gym workout? What's good for flexibility Brian and how can I improve to get around the pitch quicker? My legs never seem to recover after hard training sessions/games - they always feel heavy- is there anything I can do?  I'm 17 playing full back/cornerback and I know I need to bulk up and gain some strength and size however I know I need to improve...

Getting body fat low enough (nutrition, training and supplements) Training abs AND core Understanding that nutrition is 80% of getting a six-pack (high-quality foods timed correctly) Keep your training intensity high Using the right supplements

My hamstring is really sore every time I go back training, what can I do to fix it? Kevinal90k Going back to football after a year on the beer in college, how can I get my fitness back faster? Barryshea123 How can I get over nerves before games? B_i_s_t_o Will leg extensions improve my speed/power for GAA? Peterconn01 What's the best way to get a six-pack as a GAA player?