The Sean McGuinness Podcast

We all want to know how to increase our motivation to engage in and stick to our fat loss habits, right? In this episode, we look at the psychological phenomenon known as self-efficacy which is tied closely to our motivation, as well as also our resilience to stick to our fat loss habits. We look at the theory of self-efficacy and how we can adjust our training and nutrition plan to take advantage...

In this episode, we continue the series by looking at the most common fat loss mistakes people make. We look at the mistake of eating less food when trying to lose fat and the importance of food volume when you are trying to stay in a calorie deficit. We look at why it's so important to create a food routine on a daily basis, how to create your own and the mistakes people make when trying to eat a...

In this episode, we look at some of the most common fat loss mistakes I see people make. We look at how to use the scale as your friend instead of foe, realistic fat loss targets, behavioural change, maintaining happiness and the right mindset to have to reach your goals and much more. Enjoy!

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with one of my long-term coaching clients - Emma Brady. Over the years Emma (like too many people) has followed every quick fix /diet/ juice cleanse under the sun and has paid hundreds of dollars for plans only to be left in a worse position after. Fast forward to today Emma is now the leanest she has been through the sustainable approach we set out. We d...

In this episode I look at the top hacks I use with all my clients to have them performing at their best all day long. We first look through the simple habits you can add into your morning routine to hit the ground running in the morning, to keeping your energy peaking (and stress at bay) throughout the day and then being able to switch off and wind down in the evening to achieve maximal rest and r...

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with a former mentor and boss - Damien Maher. Damien is a world class personal trainer and coach with over 20 years experience. We talk about the evolution of his training methodology, the psychology of transformations, the methodology of getting people motivated to change, achieving life changing transformations and everything in between. Enjoy!

In today’s episode we sit down with Dr Dean St Mart. Dean holds a Double 1st Class Honours degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from National University of Ireland Maynooth and hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Fluorescence Spectroscopy.  From Dean’s background of pharmaceutical design and then eventual move into functional medicine and health, we talk about the two most fr...

In episode 50 of the podcast, I chat with a friend and colleague Graeme Morris. Graeme holds a degree in Human Movement with Honours in Exercise Physiology and a Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning. We chat about the difference and similarities in training modalities between professional athletes and general population clients. We also discuss thoughts around training, isometrics, warm-ups...

In this episode, I am delighted to sit down with Dr. Melissa Davis. Melissa holds a Ph. D. in Neurobiology and Behavior. She has 10 years of research experience and has earned awards for teaching, scholarship, and excellence in research. In this episode, we look at the science of behavioural change in regard fat loss, mistakes to avoid, the truth around motivation, and the nuts and bolts of effect...

In this episode we welcome the duo from the Hyperformance Podcast - Oscar & Angus Bradley. In this episode we talk everything training related. We talk (with embarrassment) about all the training mistakes we have made in the past and our current thoughts on training today. We advise on what makes a good program, what training mistakes to avoid, training for fat loss and performance and much much m...

In this episode, we take a different look into obesity and fat gain. We debunk the myths that obesity is down to pure laziness and gluttony. Instead, we look at the psychological and physiological mechanisms at play that can force people into a spiral of weight gain and also what we recommend to do to break this cycle. Enjoy.

In today's we have an interesting delve into the 'health at every debate'. We look at some of the other (often overlooked) factors that we can use to measure the status of our health and predict our risk of disease - outside of the number on the scale and our BMI. We also look at the surprising truth around how looking healthy doesn't always equal being healthy!

In today’s episode we are joined by world- renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown. We discuss the multitude of health problems steaming from mouth breathing and our inability to breath properly. We look at how proper breathing can halt snoring, improve sleep, help our anxiety, increase overall performance and quality of life among many other factors. We discuss the simple tips...

In today's episode, we tear apart the notion that "everyone should eat 1200 calories for weight loss". We look at the mental and physical aspects that prevent people from losing weight when they follow this advice as well as showing you how to put together a nutrition plan that allows you to enjoy life, get results, and maintain those results forever. This one is not to be missed. Enjoy!

In this episode, we look at self-control - a topic the large majority of people wish they had more of. We look at 5 simple ways that will indirectly increase your self-control and ones that I use successfully with all my weight loss clients. This episode is guaranteed to help. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the main methods around training to create your ideal body. We dispel training myths, tell you what to avoid, look at the different training modalities, and give you the secrets to create an effective plan (whether at home or in the gym) to burn and tone up in 2021. Enjoy!

With it being the new year and the fact that most resolutions only last 3 weeks...we cover the major mistakes I see people make when beginning a fat loss plan. We chat about the basics of behavioral change, how to use this to your advantage, and how it all feeds into creating a sustainable plan that you can stick to long term and achieve a world-class body transformation. Enjoy!

In this episode, I am joined by my colleague George Accari to ask me some of the most popular weight loss questions around. We delve into losing stubborn fat, diets that are right for you, maintaining your weight loss, weight loss plateaus, and my thoughts around Christmas weight gain. Enjoy!

In this episode, we look at creating a flexible nutrition plan that allows you to include the foods and drinks you enjoy and still enables you to achieve your fat loss goals. In fact, having a flexible approach to nutrition has been seen to be more consistent in the long term compared to a rigid approach and also sets you up perfectly for keeping that weight off long term. This is definitely an ar...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down in the studio with Andrew David & George Accari. Andrew and George are friends of mine and colleagues in the fitness industry. We talk shop on everything fitness, life, social media, conspiracies, sugar babies, and everything else in between. You are all in for a treat with this one - enjoy!

In this weeks episode we sit down with Mark Roper. Mark is a coach, functional nutrition consultant and educator. Mark works primarily with high end executives in London so we chat about the challenges his clients face in regards their stress, sleep, food choices and training, how approaches with this demographic may differ slightly from the general population approach to fat loss, our approach to...

Today we sit down with Dr. Fergus Connolly - who is one of the leading figures in the human optimization and human performance field. He is the only coach to have full-time roles in every major professional sport around the world as well as spreading his knowledge to other fields having worked with the military and multiple businesses. In today's episode, we look at the trait similarities between...

In this episode, we sit down with a very special guest - Dr. Fionnula McHale. Dr. Fionnula McHale is a medical doctor graduating from Trinity College who now uses that knowledge in that field of functional medicine. We had a fantastic chat about how we should approach mental health, mistakes people constantly make with their mental health, aspects of the gym we all need to focus on, the scientific...

In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of eating fewer calories but more food. These tips and tricks are consistently done by those who lose fat and keep it off forever. We talk about how to implement this concept into your plan today - to leave you fuller and more satiated and increase your chance of success. Enjoy!

In today’s episode, we look at the common food comparison pictures we see on social media. We also look at what to do when you feel like giving up and throwing the towel in. We look at how common this thought process is and the methods I use with clients to keep them on track when they feel like giving up. I have no doubt this episode will significantly help you in pursuit of your goals!